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Matthew Grutter, a South African national, has been deported from Australia after Immigration Minister Tony Burke revoked his visa following his participation in a neo-Nazi rally outside New South Wales Parliament. Grutter, who had been living in Australia for three years, arrived in Johannesburg with his family and expressed anger over the decision, claiming he was detained for six hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gunman shot at a home on Henderson Road in Pooraka, Adelaide's north, prompting a police manhunt. Officers were called to the scene just before 5am after residents reported hearing loud bangs and discovered a bullet hole in the property. Detectives are currently investigating the shooting incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people died in a collision between a car and motorbike in Mentone, southeast of Melbourne's CBD, just after 9pm. A male motorbike rider and a female car passenger were fatally injured after being taken to hospital, while the female motorbike passenger remains in hospital with serious injuries. Police are appealing for CCTV or dash cam footage from witnesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 30-year-old e-bike rider, believed to be a delivery driver, was killed after colliding with a garbage truck at the intersection of George Street and Little Regent Street in Ultimo, Sydney CBD around 6am. The crash occurred near Central Station in one of Sydney's busiest areas, causing major traffic disruptions with George Street westbound completely locked down. Police crash scene investigators and detectives are examining the scene of the fatal accident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-one workers were hospitalised following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a pork factory in Melbourne's west. The incident occurred around lunchtime, forcing dozens of employees to evacuate the building after a meat preservation unit malfunctioned. All affected workers are now recovering from the mass poisoning event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From July next year, businesses will be required to register their sender IDs with the government when communicating with customers via text message. This new requirement aims to help consumers more easily identify legitimate organisations and distinguish them from scam messages, providing enhanced protection for Australian consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence Department is undergoing its largest restructure in 50 years, consolidating three major defence agencies into one independent body called the Defence Delivery Agency, effective 1st July 2027. The new agency will have autonomous control over the defence budget to prevent cost overruns and project delays. The Defence Minister has also announced that a Chinese naval task group currently in the Philippine Sea is being monitored as it approaches Australian waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a safety warning for weight loss medications including Ozempic after receiving 72 reports of suicidal ideation and four reports of suicide attempts. Doctors must now assess mental health risks before prescribing these medications, while Monjaro has been found to reduce the effectiveness of some oral contraceptives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stage one of the Coomera Connector has opened to traffic in Queensland, providing a four-kilometre section of road between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Up to 57,000 drivers are expected to use this new route daily as part of the $3.4 billion infrastructure project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 18-year-old Sydney teenager has gone missing after being swept away by rough surf conditions at South West Rocks on the New South Wales mid-north coast. The student was on a trip with friends celebrating the end of school when the incident occurred. Search and rescue efforts are underway as the boy's mother has travelled to the area awaiting news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is investing almost $30 million to establish an AI Safety Institute, which will open in 2026. The institute is part of efforts to prevent AI-related child abuse content being created and distributed online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents Emma Mason and Mia Bannister, who lost children to online bullying, share their perspectives on Australia's upcoming social media ban. The mothers believe the legislation comes too late for their own children but could prevent future tragedies. The law came into effect on December 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Police have mapped the home addresses of more than 1,000 young people aged 14 to 24 as part of a crackdown on youth crime. The operation aims to better understand what drives youth involvement in gang crime. More than 350 people have been charged so far under this initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a long-range forecast predicting warmer-than-average temperatures across large parts of Australia from December through February, with little reprieve expected during evenings. The forecast indicates an equal chance of above or below average rainfall for southern states and the east coast, while bushfire threats are heightened for New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia due to dry and hot conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian fixed broadband speeds have surpassed mobile internet for the first time following major NBN service upgrades in September. More than 12,000 Australians are upgrading to faster NBN plans weekly, with providers reporting fewer complaints and improved customer satisfaction. End-of-year sales offer potential savings of $500 annually for households switching plans, though smartphone deals require careful consideration of 24-month contract commitments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy snowfall has blanketed parts of the United States as approximately 85 million Americans travel home after Thanksgiving, with 73 million using roads. The severe weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruptions including car accidents, jackknifed trucks, and over 800 flight cancellations, particularly affecting the East Coast where the first major snowstorms of the season are moving through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Energy Market Operator is warning that New South Wales may face blackouts from 2027 if the Eraring power station closes as scheduled. The report indicates that while renewable energy and transmission infrastructure are adequate, grid system security and synchronous condensers are not being installed quickly enough. Origin Energy may need to keep the coal-fired power station operating for an additional two years to prevent power shortages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 20-year-old L-plater has been charged following a dangerous pursuit through Sydney's west on Saturday night. The driver allegedly ploughed a black Audi into multiple parked cars at Quakers Hill and was hospitalised under police guard. He faces multiple charges including harbouring stolen goods and will appear in court today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A midair collision between two light aircraft during formation aerobatics near Wedderburn aerodrome in Sydney's southwest resulted in the death of experienced pilot Eddie Seve. The two Vans RV7 aircraft were part of a four-plane formation flying group when they collided whilst coming in to land, with one plane crashing into nearby bushland while the second pilot, Ollie Geraghty, managed to land safely despite the collision. The tragedy has deeply affected the close-knit aviation community at the airfield, marking another serious incident at the same aerodrome following a hangar crash in May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A devastating apartment tower fire in Hong Kong has claimed 146 lives with 150 people still missing. Three individuals have been charged with manslaughter and eight others arrested on suspicion of corruption in connection with the fire that engulfed seven buildings. Mourners have formed kilometre-long queues along a nearby canal to lay flowers in tribute to the victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fatal car crash occurred in Sydney's northwest when a Mitsubishi Lancer struck the back of a tipper truck on Lane Cove Road at North Ryde after 1am. The male passenger died at the scene, while the driver and female passenger were trapped before being hospitalised in serious but stable condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chemical factory fire in North St Mary's, Sydney's west, has created a dangerous inferno with explosions sending flaming debris 150 metres into the air. The volatile blaze hurled burning tyres and barrels towards nearby homes, with residents feeling ground tremors and intense heat from over 100 metres away. Toxic black smoke continues billowing from the facility, prompting authorities to urge local residents to remain indoors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Child care centres across Australia will be required to close early for five days annually to conduct mandatory child safety training for staff. The new measures respond to a 52 per cent increase in complaints about behaviour and abuse at child care centres last year. Additional regulations include installing CCTV cameras in centres and implementing tighter vetting processes to address systemic issues in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Queensland faces another day of severe thunderstorm activity after destructive weather brought record-breaking hailstones, damaging winds and widespread power outages. The largest hailstone ever recorded in the region fell during yesterday's storms, while thousands on Bribie Island remain without electricity. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney operates under a total fire ban with extreme fire danger conditions, despite experiencing destructive flash storms that killed a 76-year-old man and disrupted transport networks across New South Wales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joondalup City Councillor Nides Jones attempted to claim a beer purchased at Adelaide strip club Crazy Horse Review as a ratepayer-funded travel expense. Jones claimed he unknowingly entered the venue while looking for a bar near his hotel during a conference trip, quickly leaving after realising the nature of the establishment. The council has rejected the expense claim and ordered Jones to complete ethics training and submit a written reflection within 30 days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Batik Air flight bound for Bali was forced to return to Melbourne after experiencing engine failure during takeoff. The aircraft circled for an hour to burn off fuel before making a safe emergency landing, with passengers reporting the plane remained unusually low during the incident. Engineers are investigating the cause while passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspected firebombing occurred on Stevens Street in Yarraville, west of Melbourne's CBD, at 2:30am when someone deliberately set two cars alight in a front yard, causing the fire to spread to a double-storey weatherboard house. A young family of four, including two adults and two children, safely evacuated and were checked by paramedics before staying with family and friends. Police detectives are investigating the incident as a deliberate arson attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration has instructed its embassy in Canberra to gather data on migrant crime in Australia. The U.S. Department of State claims mass migration undermines the stability of American allies and is seeking information on human rights implications and public safety impacts of mass migration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the $157 million Louvre heist, including two men aged 38 and 49 and two women aged 31 and 30, all from Paris. French authorities believe this group includes the final alleged member of the four-person gang that physically broke into the museum and stole priceless jewels. The stolen jewels remain unrecovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has announced significant changes to the 2026 national census, scheduled for Tuesday, August 11. New questions will include sex recorded at birth, current gender identity, sexual orientation, and transportation methods including bike and e-bike usage for commuting. Australians will also be able to list up to four cultural heritages, with the first results to be released in June 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales is experiencing its most dangerous bushfire conditions in years, with catastrophic fire risk declared for the lower central west plains near Forbes, Dubbo and Parkes. Sydney faces extreme fire conditions with temperatures reaching 37 degrees in the west, while strong winds threaten to intensify existing fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wore a burka into the Senate chamber while attempting to pass legislation banning face coverings, causing the Senate to suspend for one and a half hours. The stunt drew widespread condemnation from senators across all parties including the Greens, Labour, Coalition and crossbench, who voted to suspend Hanson. This identical protest tactic was previously used by Hanson in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reggae legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81 following a battle with pneumonia. He was renowned for iconic songs including 'Many Rivers to Cross' and his cover of 'I Can See Clearly Now', which was featured in the film Cool Runnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in the leg at a reserve in Ross Hill, Sydney's northwest. The accused handed himself into police, while authorities continue searching for another alleged attacker who may have information about the incident. The stabbing occurred after school hours, with several students witnessing the attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A volcano in Ethiopia's northeastern region has erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of smoke 14 kilometres into the air. The smoke drifted across the Red Sea towards Yemen, though no injuries have been reported from this rare geological event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland teachers are conducting their second strike of the year, with approximately 50,000 educators walking off the job in a dispute with the state government over wages and conditions. The industrial action has resulted in cancelled exams, camps and end-of-year concerts, though school campuses will remain open for families requiring childcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra politicians have been warned to shut their blinds and power down their phones during a visit from senior Chinese officials. The chairman of China's National People's Congress is meeting with the Prime Minister following a parliamentary dinner, with politicians allegedly receiving secret emails advising them to avoid Wi-Fi due to heightened hacking fears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated potential progress in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine following weekend negotiations in Geneva between Ukrainian and U.S. officials. The discussions focused on revising a U.S.-proposed peace plan that Ukraine and European allies previously considered too favourable toward Russia. President Zelensky's negotiators are returning to brief him on the revised proposal, while Trump has set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to finalise their position on the plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A riot erupted at a juvenile detention centre in Perth involving approximately six teenagers who armed themselves with poles and climbed onto the roof. The young offenders hurled bricks at officers below while smashing windows and damaging air conditioning units. The state's Corrective Services Minister condemned the disturbance as unacceptable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas and Virgin Australia have banned the use of portable power banks on all domestic and international flights due to safety concerns following recent onboard fires. Virgin's ban takes effect December 1st, while Qantas implements the restriction from December 15th. The airlines cite the significant fire risk posed by these devices, which contain approximately ten times more energy than mobile phones and can fill aircraft cabins with smoke within seconds when they malfunction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, forcing politicians, delegates and journalists to evacuate. Brazilian officials confirmed the fire has been extinguished with no injuries reported, while Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen and other Australian delegates are safe and accounted for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more than 8000 Aussies prepare to descend on Bali for Schoolies there's a renewed push to warn travellers about the dangers of drinking abroad. For more, Professor of Nursing Ally Hutton joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 87-year-old man with dementia was subdued with capsicum spray by police at a Sydney nursing home after he wielded a sharp metal pole and threatened to hurt people. An internal review has been launched into the incident, though the Police Assistant Commissioner described the officer's response as reasonable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 24-year-old woman crashed her white sedan into a road profiling machine at speed on Walters Road in Blacktown at around 1am, narrowly missing road workers by metres. The woman's car became wedged underneath the machine but she escaped relatively unscathed, though she refused a blood alcohol test when police arrived at the scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the brutal murders of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson in Mexico. The brothers were on holiday in the seaside town of Baja when they were shot dead alongside their American friend. The woman was found guilty of instigating the violent attack by telling her boyfriend she was interested in the tyres on the surfers' truck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evacuations are underway in Brazil after a fire broke out inside the venue hosting the UN's COP30 climate talks. Videos on social media show people fleeing from the pavilion while emergency crews respond to the scene. All members of the Australian delegation have been accounted for following the incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 29-year-old Queensland man is fighting for life after being struck by a ute in a hit-and-run crash near Logan, south of Brisbane, just after 8pm. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries to his head, chest, pelvis and leg. The driver initially fled the scene but later contacted triple zero, and no charges have been laid yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas and Virgin Australia are implementing new restrictions on portable power banks from December 15th. Passengers will no longer be able to use portable batteries during flights and must rely on in-seat power ports to charge devices. Power banks can still be packed but must be under 100 watts capacity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's set to be the next superstar in the AFL after being picked as the number 1 draft pick for 2025. The 18-year-old will be heading to West Coast and comes from a footy family with his two brothers and sister also play at the top level. For more, Willem Duursma joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first storm of the season has arrived far earlier than expected as the Northern Territory braces itself for a Category 2 system to make landfall this weekend. For more, Senior Meteorologist Angus Hines joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.