Jessica Mauboy returns to Australian Idol 20 years after her iconic 2006 audition as a 16-year-old from Darwin, this time serving as a mentor and guest judge to the show's top 30 contestants. The multi-platinum artist recently performed at Mighty Hoopla festival at Bondi Beach, whilst balancing motherhood to her one-year-old daughter Mia and running her skincare brand Desert Rose. Mauboy reflects on overcoming self-doubt as a young performer and shares insights on mentoring the next generation of Australian artists.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

Jessica Mauboy returns to Australian Idol after 20 years

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A mandatory smart meter rollout is underway across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, scheduled to complete by November 2030. The digital electricity meters can be read remotely and will be installed free of charge during the mandatory rollout period, with customers maintaining choice of electricity plans for two years after installation. Time-of-use pricing may suit households that can shift electricity consumption to daytime hours when the grid has excess capacity, though flat-rate pricing options should remain available.

Smart meter rollout promises lower electricity bills

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The federal government has released the business case for a high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, reducing travel time to one hour. The $55 billion first stage is planned as part of an 1,800-kilometre network connecting Brisbane to Melbourne, with a final investment decision scheduled for 2028. The project is expected to generate $250 billion in economic activity, create 99,000 jobs, and enable 160,000 new homes, with private sector investment required for construction.

High-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle moves forward

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The Trump family has partnered with Altus Property Group to develop a 335-metre hotel tower on Queensland's Gold Coast, potentially becoming Australia's tallest skyscraper. The $1.5 billion project would dominate the Glitter Strip skyline, though the development application has not yet been formally lodged with the Gold Coast City Council. Community reaction to the proposed Trump-branded hotel remains divided, with some supporting the investment while others express concerns about association with the Trump name.

Trump tower could become Australia's tallest building

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Jessica Mauboy returns to Australian Idol after 20 years

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