PM Anthony Albanese announces immediate push for tougher gun laws

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the media to condemn the "act of pure evil" committed at Bondi Beach, describing it as a targeted anti-Semitic terror attack on the first day of Hanukkah. He announced plans to immediately propose tougher national gun laws.

How the Sunshine Coast community is rallying behind a veteran’s mission

Peter Kennedy believes the Sunshine Coast hinterland is small enough that no one should ever have to walk alone. Hear how his Veterans Wellbeing Foundation is rallying the local community to provide "hand ups, not handouts," from paid-forward coffees to thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts.

$3,500 Solar Rebate: How renters can save hundreds without a rent hike

Queensland’s new solar scheme promises to slash power bills, but tenants are rightly worried it could lead to a loophole for rent increases. Carla Bignasca asked REIQ’s Antonia Mercorella if the government's strict eligibility rules are enough to stop landlords from taking the cash and raising th…

Official: The Bruce Highway voted deadliest and most hated road in Australia

It is the news Queenslanders know all too well, but now the rest of the nation agrees: the Bruce Highway has officially been named Australia’s worst road. Smart’s Loralei Blaine joined the show and revealed the shocking stats behind the vote and why drivers from every state dread this specific st…

How a prisoner is taking on betting giants from inside his jail cell

From behind bars, a disgraced financial planner is launching a landmark lawsuit against the betting giants he claims fuelled his $3 million theft. Tim Costello joined Carla Bignasca to explain why this "line in the sand" moment could finally expose the industry's predatory tactics to the public.

Could switching off algorithms be the "softer landing" Australian teens need on social media?

The national ban on social media for under-16s is officially here, but activist Chanel Contos warned that age limits alone won't stop the flood of harmful content waiting for teens. 

Australia’s ‘tobacco moment’: Why experts want legal action against big food brands

San Francisco has launched a landmark lawsuit against food giants for the health costs of ultra-processed foods, creating a precedent that paediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher calls Australia’s "tobacco moment." She joined Carla Bignasca to explain why our government must stop prioritising profit…

Aussies leading the Hollywood charge and the shock Hugh Jackman snub

From Jacob Elordi’s double nomination to Rose Byrne’s comedy nod, Australian talent is dominating this awards season like never before. Movie analyst Shane Bassett joined Carla Bignasca to predict our biggest winners and weigh in on why Hugh Jackman was left off the list.

Why the 16+ Social Media Ban could actually put Aussie teens at greater risk

As the federal government’s under-16 social media ban kicks in, IT specialist Shaun Rowland warned that forcing kids to "fake" their age could actually strip away existing safety protections. Listen in to find out why a blanket ban might make the internet more dangerous for teenagers, not safer.

What happened when Oprah Winfrey crashed a Brisbane 80th birthday party

The viral videos captured the shock, but what happened after Oprah Winfrey walked into a private high tea at Southbank? Guest Nicci Hope shared the surreal details of sharing cake with the global superstar and revealed what Oprah is actually like in person.