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Diplomatic talks are taking place in Pakistan as foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia attempt to mediate an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entering its second month. Iran has rejected the U.S.-proposed peace plan and accused Washington of planning a ground attack while publicly pursuing diplomacy. The conflict continues to escalate with 3,500 additional U.S. Marines deployed to the region and Israel announcing expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare once-in-a-century swell is battering Sydney's coastline, creating dangerous surf conditions. At least nine people required rescue yesterday, including a lifeguard whose jet ski was washed onto rocks. Ferry services have resumed and beaches are expected to reopen by this afternoon as conditions improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A driver deliberately crashed a vehicle into the front of a shop in Glenroy, north of Melbourne's CBD, before setting the car alight. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the business sustained significant damage. Police are investigating the ram raid incident and no arrests have been made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of Americans have participated in 'No Kings' protests across more than 3,000 rallies in major cities including Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Philadelphia, demonstrating against the Trump administration's policies. Protesters are voicing opposition to mass deportation agendas, handling of the war with Iran, and rising fuel prices amid cost of living pressures. The protests have attracted international support with crowds gathering in Italy and Germany, while the White House has labelled them 'Trump therapy derangement sessions'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria announces free public transport for the month of April as petrol prices approach $3 per litre and over 100 petrol stations across the state run out of fuel. The Victorian Premier is meeting with the Prime Minister and other state leaders to discuss a national response to the fuel crisis, which has also led to increased fuel hoarding and a 50% spike in fuel thefts in some areas. The free public transport initiative, covering trains, trams and buses from Tuesday, aims to ease pressure on fuel supply and reduce costs for struggling commuters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's taken almost a month, but the Prime Minister has today announced a plan to tackle the fuel crisis. The Federal Government will begin underwriting fuel and fertiliser imports, potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars, as it tries to soften supply risks brought on by the Iran war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarkets are under pressure to offer better value this Easter as Australians tighten their budgets. Cost of living pressures are forcing families to rethink what goes in the trolley, but some traditions remain strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus Taylor arguably has the hardest job in politics, leading a depleted opposition against a dominant Labor government and a resurgent One Nation. The new Liberal leader sat down with 7NEWS to discuss the fuel crisis, immigration and the budget, also opening up on a painful time in his younger years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of Australian sport's biggest names have joined forces to beat medication discrimination. Fighting injuries themselves, they're backing a campaign by the Legalised Cannabis Party to stamp out prescription drug stigma in the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney's coastline has been smashed by wild conditions, huge dangerous swells rolling in, putting on a spectacular show and despite the warnings, surfers were out hunting the ultimate ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quirky home that's been a wizard's castle for the last 40 years tonight has a new ruler. With some intense interest, the property at Logan, south of Brisbane, sold at auction today for a king's ransom. HandingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world waits to see if Iran will agree to a U.S.-backed peace plan, Israel has vowed to escalate the war further. It attacked key nuclear and missile facilities in Tehran, but in an act of retaliation, American soldiers then came under fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American golf legend Tiger Woods has been freed from a Florida prison cell where he spent eight hours after crashing his car again while high on drugs. It happened not far from his mansion and while he wasn't hurt, the fallout from yet another scandal will be incredibly damaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master Builders has revealed the questions you need to ask on Weekend Sunrise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Blackburn has warned we're yet to experience the full weight of the shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Sandilands turned up the drama as he began an $85 million legal fight over his sacking after an on-air bust-up with co-host Jackie O. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney is getting smashed as we go to air tonight, and things are getting worse by the minute. Damaging winds are being felt from here all the way to the Victoria border, and dangerous surf is pounding the coast all the way north to Coffs Harbour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With fuel prices across Sydney still biting, drivers are looking for the smartest ways to make every tank go further. From how you drive to what you put in your car, a few simple changes can go a long way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The building industry is warning that we are on the cusp of another construction crisis, like the one seen during the COVID pandemic. The war is driving up material, logistics and transport costs, which is impacting new home builds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four adorable fluffballs are getting ready to meet their fans at Melbourne Zoo. Australia's only snow leopard cubs are growing in size and confidence proving to be a handful during health checks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 40th anniversary of the Russell Street bombing marks Melbourne's first terrorist attack, where a car bomb killed 21-year-old Constable Angela Taylor and injured 21 others outside police headquarters on 27 March 1986. The memorial service brought together two families connected by police tragedies, as the parents of Senior Constable Vadim de Waart, murdered in Porepunkah last year, consoled Angela Taylor's mother. The bombing, carried out by two men motivated by hatred of police, permanently changed policing in Victoria but did not break the force's resolve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL legend Wendell Sailor has been cleared of assualt charges over a drunken rampage in 2024. A judge dismissed the case against him on mental health grounds, finding the football great was suffering depression at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Water levels on Sydney's North Shore have been stabilised after a major rupture at a West Ryde pumping station. But there were more water woes today when a fire hydrant burst, with questions now over Sydney's ageing pipes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unsung Melbourne footy hero is on a marathon goal-kicking mission. He has just hit quarter time in a cold and windy 24-hour campaign for charity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health bosses have admitted they will never know the exact source of a deadly mould outbreak at one of Sydney's biggest hospitals. A 7NEWS investigation uncovered the deaths of two patients from Royal Prince Alfred's transplant ward, and today a new report exposed the extent of that cluster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has again delayed striking Iran's energy infrastructure, insisting Tehran is begging to make a deal. He's extended the window for talks into next month as thousands more US troops are due to arrive in the Middle East tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is facing fresh humiliation, losing a title she has held for nearly forty years. York City Council unanimously removing its highest honour, over her links to Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne-born US television host Savannah Guthrie says she fears her mother was kidnapped because of her celebrity status. It has been almost two months since the 84-year-old vanished from her Arizona home, in a disappearance that has mystified investigators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney faces a severe fuel crisis with 59 service stations empty, over 200 without diesel, and more than 300 with limited unleaded supplies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Sandilands turned up the drama as he began an $85 million legal fight over his sacking after an on-air bust-up with co-host Jackie O. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra oil shipments are on their way to Geelong to help Victoria’s only refinery increase fuel production. Petrol stations interstate are introducing purchase limits to curb demand but the Premier is confident our supply will hold up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne is shivering through a bitter winter blast that has sent temperatures plunging and triggered hundreds of emergency calls for help. Wild icy conditions forced dozens of flights to be cancelled, and dumped snow on the ski fields months ahead of schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Birdsville Big Red Bash, an outback music festival on the edge of the Simpson Desert, has been cancelled due to flooding at the site. Organisers were unable to find an alternative location for the iconic event. The majority of this year's line-up have committed to perform at the 2027 festival, with ticket holders offered refunds, transfers to next year, or transfers to this year's Mundi Mundi Bash in Broken Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than one in four children across Australia have stopped playing contact sports due to parental concerns about head injuries and concussion. The trend has extended beyond contact sports, with some parents now restricting their children's participation in non-contact activities and outdoor play. Experts warn this protective approach may be excessive and could negatively affect children's physical and mental wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian researchers tracked more than 11,000 women over 23 years and discovered that middle-aged women who engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week can halve their risk of early death. The long-term study found these active women were significantly less likely to pass away before reaching their mid-70s compared to those who remained inactive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 5 million Australians have used dating apps to find love, with 54% reporting long-term relationships from these platforms. However, Australians lost approximately $28 million to dating scams last year, with fraudsters using tactics like love bombing and fabricated emergencies to extract money from vulnerable users. Safety measures include keeping conversations on dating apps, reverse image searching profile photos, limiting personal information sharing, and never sending money or identity documents to online matches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 declined approximately two-thirds of 1% following a weak lead from Wall Street, where the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell almost 2.5% amid mixed headlines on US-Iran peace talks. Despite the daily losses, the Australian index remains on track for its first positive week since conflict began nearly a month ago, with the energy sector leading gains while mining, technology and communications sectors face pressure. The Australian dollar has suffered its worst week since April of last year, falling roughly 2% to sit around 68.8 US cents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A skeleton discovered beneath a Dutch church may be the remains of Charles de Batz-Castelmore, the real-life 17th-century French musketeer who inspired the fictional character D'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers. The soldier was killed in battle in 1673, and scientists are planning DNA tests to confirm the identity of the remains found in the Netherlands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in a New York court facing narco-terrorism charges. The judge refused to dismiss the case against the dictator, while protesters gathered outside the courthouse. U.S. President Donald Trump suggested additional charges may be filed, including claims about Venezuelan prisoners being released into the United States, though no evidence supports this assertion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender athletes from competing in women's events following a two-year review that identified clear advantages in strength, power and endurance. The decision takes immediate effect and has been welcomed by many top female athletes. The ruling establishes guidelines for Brisbane 2032, seeking to prevent controversies similar to those experienced in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Ferguson has been unanimously stripped of her Freedom of the City of York title, an honour bestowed upon her in 1987. York City Council voted to remove the title due to ongoing reputational damage caused by her association with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal through her former husband, Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew lost the same honour in 2022 after settling with his late accuser, Virginia Giuffre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US television host Savannah Guthrie has revealed the agonising guilt she feels over her mother Nancy's abduction, fearing the 84-year-old was targeted because of her daughter's fame. Fifty-four days after her mother's disappearance, Guthrie believes it was a kidnap for ransom, with two Bitcoin demand notes sent to American news organisations. Despite a $1 million reward, police remain no closer to finding Nancy, and Guthrie is speaking out to prevent the trail from going cold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians lodged more than 3,400 complaints about private health insurers, with HCF receiving the highest number of complaints from dissatisfied customers. The majority of grievances involved claims being underpaid or denied entirely, while other customers faced difficulties cancelling their cover or obtaining refunds after switching providers. The watchdog has revealed the insurance companies with the highest complaint rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A construction site at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney likely caused a fatal aspergillus mould outbreak that killed three patients and left another in intensive care four months later. A New South Wales Health committee investigation found that testing and cleaning audits at the hospital failed to meet delivery standards. The aspergillus spores were probably aerosolised from construction work and travelled to a balcony area where patients were exposed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five people have been charged over the abduction and murder of 45-year-old mother Kim Tran in Sydney nearly a year ago. Police allege a kill crew was hired to murder her husband, but when he failed to appear, they kidnapped Kim Tran instead, shooting her and burning her body in a car. An 8-year-old boy was assaulted with a baseball bat during the attack, and four other men already face charges in connection with the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A German warhead manufacturer TDW and Australia's Department of Defence have signed a letter of intent to produce high-tech cruise missiles in Australia. The agreement was witnessed by both nations' defence ministers at Amberley Air Base in Queensland, where German military officials also inspected Australia's new autonomous Ghost Bat fighter jets. The Ghost Bat aircraft are scheduled to join the RAAF's arsenal in the coming years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne police are commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Russell Street Police Complex car bombing that killed 21-year-old Constable Angela Taylor and injured 21 others. A special ceremony is being held to honour Constable Taylor's memory, with her loved ones and many of those affected by the 1986 attack in attendance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six months have passed since four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from his family homestead near Yunta, South Australia, on AFL grand final night. His grandmother Shannon Murray remains hopeful the preschooler will be found, while his other grandparent Josie Murray has released a statement through her lawyer confirming cooperation with solicitors. The boy vanished without a trace from the rural property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NRL star and Wallaby Wendell Sailor has had assault charges dismissed on mental health grounds at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court. The 51-year-old pleaded guilty to three charges, including resisting arrest in Wollongong and hindering police at a Sydney bar, but Magistrate Jennifer Atkinson dismissed all charges under Section 14 of the Mental Health Act. A doctor's report revealed Sailor was using alcohol to cope with his mother's death and the breakdown of his nearly 30-year marriage, with the court finding his alcohol-related incidents were linked to mental health struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio host Kyle Sandilands has fronted the Federal Court in a legal battle with his former employer, the Australian Radio Network, after his $100 million contract was terminated following an on-air argument with co-host Jackie O. Sandilands is seeking $85 million in damages, with his legal team arguing that his behaviour was consistent with his 25-year career and was covered under his contract. The case will return to court next month, with the judge to determine whether ARN's grievances over Sandilands' entire career or just the specific 20-minute argument can be considered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.