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The Cockburn Community Men's Shed in Western Australia has been crowned the National Shed of the Year, beating out 1,200 other groups across the country. Representative Mike Murphy detailed their award-winning community work, which ranges from building equipment for local schools to supporting international health initiatives.
Cooladdi, a tiny Queensland town with a population of just two, is up for sale for a mere $400,000. The package includes a roadhouse, pub, post office, and residence, offering a unique opportunity for buyers looking for an outback tree change.
University of Queensland hypersonics expert Dr. Chris James breaks down the perilous return of the Artemis II mission, detailing how the spacecraft withstands 3,000°C temperatures and speeds of 40,000km/h. They explored the mechanics of atmospheric braking, ablative heat shield technology, and the final splashdown off the coast of San Diego.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas discussed the infectious energy taking over Adelaide ahead of the AFL's Gather Round. He revealed his direct influence in scheduling Fremantle for the Friday night blockbuster to attract Western Australian fans, and fiercely defends his state's right to keep hosting the marquee event.
Drive.com.au's James Ward breaks down the urgent recall affecting 13,000 new Toyota Hilux models due to a power steering failure linked to bullbars and LED lights. The segment also explores the controversial idea of taxing heavy electric vehicles and large trucks based on their weight and the driver's postcode.
The government is debating a per-kilometre road user charge for electric and hybrid vehicles to compensate for lost fuel excise revenue as EV adoption skyrockets. The segment also touched on listener frustrations regarding speed cameras and explored the unclear costs of public EV charging stations.
Legal expert Tom Percy KC broke down the impending war crimes trial of former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, detailing the legal hurdles of prosecuting decades-old allegations without physical evidence. The segment also explores the challenges of jury selection and highlights the ongoing public support for Roberts-Smith from high-profile figures like Gina Rinehart.
US Correspondent Kurt Klein breaks down the chaotic fallout of Donald Trump extending his military deadline on Iran by two weeks. The delay, mocked by critics as "Taco Tuesday," comes as everyday Americans face a 30% surge in gas prices, and the president's approval rating plunges to 36%.
Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo joined 6PR Breakfast to discuss the remarkable achievement.
Yousuf Mohammed Associate Professor at UQ’s School of Pharmacy and Scientific Advisor with the Australian Sunscreen Council joined 6PR Breakfast to provide the full details.
Recent clinical trials across Australia have unveiled a significant advancement in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease - a highly accurate blood test known as P-tau217.
The Finance Report with Evan Lucas, Thursday April 2, 2026
