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Three-year-old Augie rang the bell at the Blues versus North Melbourne game to celebrate being cancer-free for a year. The emotional moment occurred during the Good Friday appeal in front of 45,000 people at Marvel Stadium. Augie was joined by his family and siblings for the tribute to his bravery and the work of oncologists and support staff at the children's hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show enters its third day, with gates opening to expected crowds of tens of thousands following Good Friday's attendance of 80,000 visitors. The show bag pavilion features 430 different show bags, with 88 options priced under $10, including popular items like the Capybara bag with bunny ears. Activities planned for the day include animal encounters with sheep, lambs, and Darren the donkey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Airport anticipates over one million passengers during the holiday period, with international travel demand up nearly 5% compared to last year while domestic travel holds steady. Queensland's hotel industry reports its worst downturn in years, with some destinations experiencing a 30% decline in bookings as high fuel costs deter road trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's Good Friday Appeal has raised a record-breaking $25,268,485 for the Royal Children's Hospital in its 95th year, bringing the total amount raised since inception to over half a billion dollars. The fundraising effort included street collections by volunteers, a house auction in Melbourne's West that generated over $1.2 million, and phone room donations coordinated by CFA volunteers. Despite cost of living pressures, Victorians demonstrated significant generosity to support sick children and their families at the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tropical low is developing off the coast of Papua New Guinea in the Solomon Sea, with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kilometres per hour. The Weather Bureau expects it to intensify into a cyclone by tomorrow morning and continue moving southwest towards the Queensland coast. The system is not forecast to impact Queensland towns during the Easter period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Reptile Park is celebrating Easter with a collection of recently born baby animals, including koala joeys emerging from pouches, a young potoroo named Jinx, and Tiny Tim, an Indian star tortoise. The park offers hands-on encounters with wildlife during the Easter school holidays, featuring an obstacle course and opportunities for visitors to meet baby farm animals. Indian star tortoises like Tiny Tim grow to approximately 5 kilograms and can live up to 80 years, drinking water through their nostrils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian police conducted a two-night operation in Ballarat targeting car thieves and high-risk driving, utilising local officers, the dog squad, and air wing units. The operation resulted in 12 arrests, including two 18-year-olds charged after being spotted in an allegedly stolen Subaru. Police seized four stolen vehicles and issued five infringement notices for traffic offences during the crackdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high-speed police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle crossed from New South Wales into Queensland at approximately 1.45am. The driver fled into a second stolen vehicle and remains at large after police terminated the chase for safety reasons. One police officer was injured during the incident and was transported to hospital in stable condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wife-carrying Outback Championship returns to Roma's Easter in the Country Festival in Queensland, featuring an obstacle course where competitors navigate hay bales and water buckets while carrying their partner. Competitors Georgia Nicholls and Thomas DeSanto demonstrate the unique upside-down carrying technique, with the winning couple receiving the wife or partner's weight in 4X beer as their prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully launched four astronauts on a 10-day journey to the Moon, marking the first human spaceflight to lunar orbit in more than 50 years. The crew completed two Earth orbits before preparing for the translunar injection manoeuvre, which accelerates the spacecraft from 25,000 to 40,000 kilometres per hour to break Earth's orbit. Minor technical issues including a toilet malfunction and a Microsoft Outlook software problem were resolved during the early phase of the mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths and Ritchies are facing supplier requests for price increases due to rising fuel costs and operational expenses. Under the grocery code of conduct, price reviews could take between four to thirteen weeks to implement, with fuel levies particularly affecting fresh produce. Retailers are attempting to maintain competitive pricing despite cost pressures, with the situation dependent on how long fuel prices remain elevated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has imposed a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, affecting Australia's $1.6 billion pharmaceutical exports to the US. Health Minister Mark Butler and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor discuss the impact on Australian exporters like CSL, while confirming the tariffs won't affect domestic PBS medicine prices. The government is also exploring options to lower fuel standards to increase fuel imports amid ongoing global supply concerns, with over 700 service stations currently out of fuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has imposed a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, affecting Australia's $1.6 billion pharmaceutical exports to the US. Health Minister Mark Butler and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor discuss the impact on Australian exporters like CSL, while confirming the tariffs won't affect domestic PBS medicine prices. The government is also exploring options to lower fuel standards to increase fuel imports amid ongoing global supply concerns, with over 700 service stations currently out of fuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Davis, a 75-year-old Gold Coast grandmother, is breaking world records in athletics after starting her competitive running career at age 64. She competes in multiple disciplines including sprinting, hurdles, javelin and long jump, and is currently training for the 200-metre hurdles. Davis credits running with keeping her fit, preventing cognitive decline, and bringing her joy, while encouraging others to take up the sport for longevity and health benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister delivered a rare primetime television address to the nation, pledging to shield Australia from economic pressures caused by an international war and warning of tough times ahead. The address has drawn criticism over crisis management, with debate emerging about potential fuel supply issues and whether the government's messaging will cause public panic or encourage conservation. Energy expert John Blackburn emphasises the need for collective national response rather than political division during the crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Weldon presents a three-course Easter menu featuring Queensland banana prawns with garlic butter, slow-cooked lamb shoulder with tahini yoghurt and herb salad, and hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches with spiced caramel. The lamb shoulder requires four to five hours of cooking at 140 degrees, making it ideal for preparing ahead. The dessert transforms leftover hot cross buns into a creative treat with salted caramel ice cream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to address Americans with an update on military operations involving Iran, following speculation about a potential withdrawal from the Middle East. Financial markets have reacted to reports that Trump may scale back U.S. operations, though Iran has denied claims that it requested a ceasefire. The situation creates significant uncertainty for global supply chains and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for international oil transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.