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Victorian teachers are threatening strike action at the start of term two after rejecting the Premier's offer of a 17 per cent pay rise over four years. The Australian Education Union is demanding a 35 per cent increase, citing cost of living pressures and claiming Victorian teachers are the lowest paid in the country. The threatened action follows a major strike weeks earlier that closed around 500 public schools and saw 35,000 teachers and support staff march through Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has issued new threats to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding compliance with ceasefire terms as Iran maintains a near-total blockade of the waterway. The fragile Middle East ceasefire faces potential collapse as Israel continues bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while disputes persist over whether Lebanon is included in the agreement. Iran's new Supreme Leader has vowed to avenge his father's death and indicated a new phase of management for the Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks in Pakistan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Singapore to secure Australia's petrol supply during a global fuel crisis, with 55% of Australian petrol coming from Singapore's Jurong Island refining hub. In exchange, Australia will guarantee liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Singapore for its electricity system. The two Prime Ministers are signing a good faith agreement to continue fuel shipments without export controls, with each country committing to alert the other of any potential supply changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott advocates for Australian military involvement alongside the US in operations against Iran, suggesting the country risks appearing weak without participation. Defence Minister Mark responds that Australia has already provided defensive support including Wedgetail aircraft to the UAE, but emphasises this is not Australia's war and the focus should be on maintaining the ceasefire. The debate centres on whether Australia should expand its military commitment beyond current defensive measures, with discussion of national interests, the Straits of Hormuz, and defence spending levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melania Trump issued a rare solo public statement from the White House denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The First Lady described allegations linking her to Epstein as lies and part of a politically motivated smear campaign, rejecting what she called mean-spirited attempts to defame her reputation. The statement came after details of relationships emerged in the Epstein files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An allegedly stolen white Audi sparked a 13-hour police pursuit across the Gold Coast, beginning when the vehicle was taken from a Highland Park home at 8:30am. The chase culminated at a Carrara service station where the alleged thief was refuelling when police approached, leading to a dramatic escape that saw the petrol pump dragged along with the vehicle. The suspect was eventually arrested in Oxenford and faces serious charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Angok, an immigration detainee convicted of a serious assault against a 14-year-old girl in 2017, escaped custody during a hospital transfer from Villawood Detention Centre to Bankstown Hospital on Wednesday morning. A major manhunt is underway across Sydney's west, involving New South Wales Police, Border Force and the Australian Federal Police. Angok was scheduled to be deported from Australia and is considered a dangerous offender.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, threatening to resume military attacks if they don't comply with demands that Iran never possess nuclear weapons and maintain open access to the waterway. The strait is currently effectively closed with only a handful of ships passing through since a ceasefire began, though Iran has indicated willingness to discuss the waterway's management in direct talks scheduled for Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's built a muesli empire but Carolyn Creswell was almost undone by a piece of steak. The Melbourne businesswoman choked and almost died at a dinner party in 2024. Her husband called Triple-0 and the entire ordeal was captured on security video. Now, Creswell has been reunited with the emergency workers who saved her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flu puffer that could stop people getting seriously sick may be on the horizon. Australian scientists say their breakthrough experimental treatment could prevent severe influenza and bacterial pneumonia, the deadliest complication of the flu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On top of all the worries around fertiliser and fuel, NSW farmers are now getting nervous they're on the verge of a drought. More than half the state is on alert, with forecasters all but confirming a hot, dry El Niño later this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artemis II crew is preparing for re-entry to Earth following their historic lunar flyby mission aboard the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts, including Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman, shared their experiences of living in the cramped capsule with their moon mascot Rise, describing the moment Earth disappeared behind the moon. The spacecraft is scheduled to splash down off California on Saturday after entering the atmosphere near Hawaii, marking a critical test of NASA's capability to safely return humans from lunar missions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metro West - connecting Parramatta and the CBD - might still be years away, but 7NEWS has had a sneak peek at what some of the new stations will look like. At more than $500 million each, they don't come cheap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's highest-ranking military officer is warning America's war effort is leaving Australia exposed in our own backyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is about to touch down in Singapore, where he's hoping to strike a deal to secure more petrol from Australia’s biggest supplier. In a further boost for our fuel stocks, local refineries will receive new support to import extra shipments. #auspolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took just hours before Donald Trump's Middle East ceasefire was severely tested by an enormous Israeli bombing campaign in Lebanon. Iran insists that violates the deal, the US says it doesn't, with the Strait of Hormuz and Australian lives in the balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman has allegedly smashed her uncle's skull with a pink-handled hammer as he lay helpless in a hospital bed at RPA, claiming he'd stolen her brother's ashes. She's accused of smuggling the weapon onto the ward, hidden in a bundle of clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media users are being warned to stay alert, with scammers now posing as buyers on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of houses under the new first home buyer scheme has jumped by 6.7 per cent in six months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A million-dollar reward has been offered after the suspicious death of a young woman over two decades ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parts of New South Wales are having significant dry spells, with some isolated areas likely to be declared 'in drought' in the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is on his way to Singapore this afternoon, preparing for high-stakes talks over the supply of fuel for Australia, looking to strike a new deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A male pedestrian aged in his 70s has been struck by a truck on Forest Road at Bexley in Sydney's south. Police have closed off the area to gather evidence, and drivers are being warned to avoid the location.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new exhibition has opened at Buckingham Palace, showcasing the outfits of Queen Elizabeth II. It tells the story of her ascension to the throne through the garments and gowns that defined her seven-decade reign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney's night-life hotspots could be forced to keep the noise down to the level of a dishwasher, under a plan from Lord Mayor Clover Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney's night-life hotspots could be forced to keep the noise down to the level of a dishwasher, under a plan from Lord Mayor Clover Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The woman who sold the drugs that killed 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry will spend 15 years behind bars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-term study has found older adults with stronger cognitive abilities are more content, positive and happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne researchers have developed an experimental flu treatment that could protect against both severe influenza and deadly pneumonia complications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designs have been unveiled for stations along the new Metro West line, giving millions of Sydneysiders their first glimpse into the future of the city's public transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is fighting for life after he was attacked in his bed at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Police say early this morning a woman known to him entered the hospital carrying a hammer in her handbag and bashed him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fragile ceasefire deal in the Middle East is hanging by a thread, hours after it came into effect. A furious Iran claims Israel has broken the agreement by launching a series of deadly attacks in Lebanon and has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has warned that if there is no deal, the shooting will start stronger than before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In breaking news, there's an urgent search underway for an immigration detainee who escaped from custody in Western Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artemis II spacecraft completes a successful flyby of the Moon, sparking debate about whether space exploration is worthwhile given pressing terrestrial issues. Sydney's Mayor Clover Moore proposes strict noise restrictions limiting CBD venues to 50 decibels after midnight, raising concerns about the city's nightlife recovery. A viral online discussion examines public transport etiquette, questioning whether passengers should wait for others to disembark before boarding trains and elevators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne researchers have developed an experimental synthetic drug called LAT-9997 that could protect against severe influenza and deadly pneumonia complications. The small protein peptide is inhaled directly into the lungs like an asthma puffer, and in early mice trials, just two doses dramatically reduced lung damage and helped prevent bacterial pneumonia by slowing viral spread and strengthening the lung's protective lining. Human clinical trials are the next step, with the goal of eventually developing an at-home inhaler for early flu treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckingham Palace is hosting an exhibition showcasing Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe from her seven-decade reign, featuring over 4,000 items including her coronation dress, military garments, accessories, jewellery, and tiaras. The coronation gown features embroidered emblems of the Commonwealth realms including wattles, silver ferns, and proteas, reflecting the Queen's personal involvement in wardrobe design. The exhibition, titled 'Queen Elizabeth II Fashion and Style', represents the largest garment collection of any female British sovereign and took two years to curate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Singapore and Malaysia to secure bilateral fuel security agreements with Australia's critical fuel suppliers. The government has activated new fuel security powers, providing support to Ampol's Lytton refinery and Viva's Geelong refinery to purchase additional oil shipments on the spot market. Singapore supplies 55% of Australia's petrol and 15% of its diesel, while Australia provides Singapore with significant LNG supplies in a mutually beneficial arrangement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL's Gather Round begins in Adelaide tonight with the Crows taking on Carlton in a sold-out blockbuster match. Heavy rain this morning forced Fremantle's captain's run indoors, where players signed autographs for fans who travelled from across the country. Over a quarter of a million footy fans have descended on Adelaide for the event, with the free Footy Festival at Elder Park featuring skill tests and activities for visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17-year-old Brisbane boy landed on a cactus while fleeing from police in Brisbane's south, sustaining at least 30 cactus thorns but only minor injuries. Police allege the teenager and his 16-year-old companion were responsible for a string of break-ins and car thefts before being tracked down with the help of a police helicopter. The boy is now facing a range of charges and will appear in Brisbane Children's Court next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has been shot dead in a targeted attack at the Whitehorse Square apartment complex in Box Hill, Melbourne. The victim activated a lift alarm after being shot during an argument around 1:50am, prompting firefighters to respond first before his death in the building. Homicide detectives are investigating using CCTV footage from the building's corridors, lifts and lobby, while the gunman remains at large with police believed to know his identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has reportedly discussed withdrawing from NATO, the key treaty that has been a pillar of Western security for decades. The NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with the US administration following Trump's tweet criticising NATO's absence when needed and referencing Greenland. Despite pressure from Trump, no European partners have contributed troops to the war on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ceasefire agreement in the Middle East faces collapse within 24 hours of its announcement after Israel launched strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 200 people including civilians. Iran claims the strikes violated the ceasefire and has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, while the US disputes Iran's claims and insists Lebanon was never part of the deal. Tehran and Washington are scheduled to send negotiators to Pakistan in three days if the fragile ceasefire holds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 63-year-old man is in critical condition on life support after allegedly being repeatedly beaten over the head with a hammer while in his hospital bed at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney just after midnight. A woman, believed to be his niece, allegedly bypassed security to access his ward and carry out the attack. She was arrested at the scene and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man in his 20s was fatally shot on the 11th floor of a high-rise apartment building on Whitehorse Road in Box Hill during the early hours of the morning, between 1 and 2am. Residents were evacuated for approximately four hours in rainy conditions while Homicide Squad detectives investigated the scene. Police have released very few official details about the shooting in the busy inner-eastern Melbourne suburb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ceasefire announcement between America and Iran has caused global oil prices to plunge approximately 8% to $94 per barrel, raising hopes for relief from record high petrol prices in Australia. Regular unleaded petrol has reached approximately $2.50 per litre, with the NRMA expressing optimism that price reductions could begin soon, though the full effects may take months as ships navigate through the Strait of Hormuz. The Prime Minister is travelling to Singapore to secure fuel supply arrangements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ceasefire in the Middle East faces immediate challenges as Iran and the United States issue conflicting statements about the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reports the strait has been closed in response to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the White House rejects these claims and insists the waterway remains open. Negotiations between the parties are scheduled to begin in Pakistan, with talks expected to continue privately over the next two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly gun battle has erupted on the streets of Istanbul, with three men opening fire in a suspected terror attack. It all unfolded outside the Israeli consulate, with authorities believing one of the gunmen has links to Islamic State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artemis II crew is making calls to family and undergoing last medical checks before they hurtle back to Earth. Their history-making journey might be coming to an end but the images they've captured are reshaping what we know about the lunar surface.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in six months, Sydney's train network has missed its target for services running on time, with faults now the leading cause of delays. 7NEWS can reveal the slowest lines as the NSW government unveils a new weapon in its rail repair plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie O claims her axing from KIIS FM has left her distressed and humiliated, according to new court documents. The radio host repeatedly complained to her bosses about verbal attacks from Kyle Sandilands, with listeners comparing it to an “abusive relationship”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.