Labor Open To ‘Other Ideas’ On Hate Speech Laws & $3 Billion Fix For Sydney’s ‘Poo Balls’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is making a last-ditch bid for bipartisan support for sweeping hate speech laws; New research has found people living with depression are facing a major gap in treatment options; Billions of dollars will be spent over the next decade to upgrade Sydney’s sewerage netw…

Greenland, Iran & The Trump Diplomatic Playbook Unpacked

Can you buy... a country?  US President Donald Trump has made very clear his intention to acquire Greenland, despite it not being for sale. So what happens next? And is this just another chapter in what's turning out to be a pretty chaotic diplomatic playbook from the Trump Administration?  And …

Sussan Ley’s Coalition Blocks New Hate Crime & Gun Control Measures

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says Labor’s proposed hate crime and gun control reforms are “unsalvageable”; Police in Canberra have discovered 11 explosive devices along footpaths in the city’s north-west; The United States has announced the creation of a technocratic Palestinian body to help govern…

Trump's Greenland Takeover Threats Intensify & The ADHD & Alcohol Link You Need To Know

In the spirit of "New Year, New Me," many of us are re-examining our relationship with alcohol. But for women with undiagnosed or under-treated ADHD, that end-of-day glass of wine is often about more than just relaxing; it's self-medicating a brain that never quite switches off.  We speak to an A…

Tom Silvagni Launches Rape Conviction Appeal & KPop Stars BTS Are Coming To Australia

Tom Silvagni, who was convicted of rape late last year, has filed an application for leave to appeal the conviction; The hundred-year-old Bondi Beach footbridge two gunmen used in December’s terror attack may be removed for a permanent memorial commemorating the victims; Former West Wing Actor Timo…

This Is Why You (And Everyone You Know) Is Obsessed With Heated Rivalry

A horny hockey drama has become the internet’s new obsession...but, why? Together with the AFL's first openly bi player Mitch Brown & Sexologist Lisa Torney we investigate the impact Heated Rivalry has for real-life queer athletes and the straight women who are lusting after the fictional leads.  …

Rudd’s Resignation as Australia’s US Ambassador & Hate Groups Crackdown

The Federal Government has unveiled a major crackdown on hate groups alongside the announcement of a national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi terror attack; Kevin Rudd is finishing up his stint as Australia’s Ambassador to the US a year early, with the government confirming he’ll step …

The Iran Protests Explained & A Golden Globe Aussie Snub

Iran is facing its most dangerous uprising in years as anti-government protests have turned deadly across the country.  Plus, we celebrate Rose Byrne’s first Globe and unpack the wins, the misses, & the best red carpet looks from the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. And in headlines today, Parliament's …

Bondi Hero Diagnosed With Cancer & Cheaper Access to Weight Loss Drug

NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, the heroic police officer who confronted and killed the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker has been diagnosed with cancer; A Victorian bushfire appeal has been launched, with premier Jacinta Allan calling for public donations to support affected communities; Australia…

“Rate Hikes, International Law Under Fire & AI Colleagues” Experts Reveal 2026 Forecast

From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026? We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year.  And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after …