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BREAKING: Point of Law crowned 2026 Melbourne Cup winner
BREAKING: Point of Law crowned 2026 Melbourne Cup winner episode artwork
Today at 4:27 AM

Zahrann and Juja Kibo took out the rest of the podium

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BREAKING: RBA raises cash rate to 18-year high; And Robbie Williams hits the stage at Flemington
BREAKING: RBA raises cash rate to 18-year high; And Robbie Williams hits the stage at Flemington episode artwork
Today at 3:41 AM

BREAKING: RBA raises cash rate to 18-year high; And Robbie Williams hits the stage at Flemington

 

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David Jones closures loom + Melbourne Cup scratching shock
David Jones closures loom + Melbourne Cup scratching shock episode artwork
Today at 12:45 AM

David Jones could shut 16 stores, while Chris Waller loses Asterix for 'the race that stops the nation'.

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Melbourne Cup countdown on as punters prepare to splash
Melbourne Cup countdown on as punters prepare to splash episode artwork
Yesterday at 10:53 PM

The favourites are firming ahead of today's race at Flemington, with millions expected to be wagered.

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Major shake-up planned for Australia's school system
Major shake-up planned for Australia's school system episode artwork
Yesterday at 8:20 PM

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Coast junior Phoenix Crossland a shock inclusion in NZ Rugby League World Cup squad
Coast junior Phoenix Crossland a shock inclusion in NZ Rugby League World Cup squad episode artwork
Yesterday at 7:41 PM

New Zealand are in semi final action against Tonga in Newcastle this weekend.

Image: NRL.com

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Households brace for fifth cash rate hike of the year
Households brace for fifth cash rate hike of the year episode artwork
Yesterday at 6:13 PM

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Addo-Carr returns second negative drug test; Qld Premier defends Fitzroy after croc sighting; And Robbie Williams visits Flemington
Addo-Carr returns second negative drug test; Qld Premier defends Fitzroy after croc sighting; And Robbie Williams visits Flemington episode artwork
Yesterday at 7:02 AM

Addo-Carr returns second negative drug test; Qld Premier defends Fitzroy after croc sighting; And Robbie Williams visits Flemington

 

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Labor slides in Newspoll + Westpac warns on rates
Labor slides in Newspoll + Westpac warns on rates episode artwork
Last Sunday at 11:52 PM

One Nation edges ahead, while Westpac forecasts a sharp property drop.

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Voters turn on the Treasurer amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis
Voters turn on the Treasurer amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis episode artwork
Last Sunday at 8:22 PM

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Central Coast median home values fall more than 9% in a year
Central Coast median home values fall more than 9% in a year episode artwork
Last Sunday at 7:31 PM

Also - the Mariners men's side share the points on the road against Melbourne Victory. 

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National home prices falling at fastest pace in decades
National home prices falling at fastest pace in decades episode artwork
Last Sunday at 6:18 PM

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Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed in South Australia
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed in South Australia episode artwork
Last Saturday at 5:46 AM

Plus, two people have died in a crash on the NSW far north coast.

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Erin Patterson is only the second woman in Australia to receive a life sentence without parole
Erin Patterson is only the second woman in Australia to receive a life sentence without parole episode artwork
Last Saturday at 2:04 AM

Plus, Australia needs 288 runs on the final day to beat South Africa.

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Triple premiership coach announces new career move
Triple premiership coach announces new career move episode artwork
Last Friday at 11:03 PM

Brisbane Lions triple premiership coach Chris Fagan has locked in his future at a new club, in a freshly created Director of Coaching role.  

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Death row inmate deeply hurt by "incompetence" of botched execution
Death row inmate deeply hurt by "incompetence" of botched execution episode artwork
Last Friday at 8:55 PM

Christa Pike has made her first public comments since her failed execution in Tennessee, saying she's deeply hurt by the "incompetence' surrounding the September 30 event.  

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Concerns for Aussies caught up in deadly train crash
Concerns for Aussies caught up in deadly train crash episode artwork
Last Friday at 6:58 PM

Two Australians remain unaccounted for following this week's high-speed rail crash in Spain, with the government providing consular assistance to their families. 

 

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BREAKING: Erin Patterson will never walk free after appeal loss
BREAKING: Erin Patterson will never walk free after appeal loss episode artwork
Last Thursday at 11:23 PM

Victoria’s highest court has resentenced the convicted triple murderer to life without parole.

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Patrick Stewart dies after dementia battle + Labor faces poaching claims
Patrick Stewart dies after dementia battle + Labor faces poaching claims episode artwork
Last Thursday at 10:00 PM

Hollywood mourns the veteran actor.

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BREAKING: Wyong MP David Harris announces retirement plans
BREAKING: Wyong MP David Harris announces retirement plans episode artwork
Last Thursday at 9:36 PM

Also - we've heard from the Mariners women's coach on their unbeaten start to the season. 

Image: Facebook 

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Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86 episode artwork
Last Thursday at 8:23 PM

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The Libs name their candidate to run for The Entrance in the NSW Election
The Libs name their candidate to run for The Entrance in the NSW Election episode artwork
Last Thursday at 7:07 PM

Also - a warning from the Police Minister for the Central Coast ahead of Halloween tomorrow.

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Mushroom killer Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeals court
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeals court episode artwork
Last Thursday at 6:20 PM

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Teen charged with terrorism offences in NT
Teen charged with terrorism offences in NT episode artwork
Last Thursday at 1:36 AM

Police claim investigators uncovered violent content and 3D-printed gun plans. 

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All major banks tip November rate hike as inflation jumps
All major banks tip November rate hike as inflation jumps episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 8:21 PM

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Police investigate alleged theft of 300 chickens from Peats Ridge poultry farm
Police investigate alleged theft of 300 chickens from Peats Ridge poultry farm episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 7:32 PM

Also - we've heard from Coast product Ethan Strange as he prepares for a possible Kangaroos debut in Rugby League World Cup action this weekend. 

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Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain
Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 6:17 PM

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Opposition says Aussies desperately need hope - another jump in inflation
Opposition says Aussies desperately need hope - another jump in inflation episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 5:21 AM

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BREAKING: Inflation surge puts rates back in focus
BREAKING: Inflation surge puts rates back in focus episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 12:49 AM

A stronger-than-expected September rise has added pressure before the RBA meets.

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Albanese under fire over grant + Israel election deadlocked
Albanese under fire over grant + Israel election deadlocked episode artwork
10/27/2026

The Opposition claims Parliament was misled + neither Israeli bloc secures a majority.

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Man charged over allegedly false Bondi terror attack injury claim
Man charged over allegedly false Bondi terror attack injury claim episode artwork
10/27/2026

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Independent review of Westpac Chopper workplace safety and culture released
Independent review of Westpac Chopper workplace safety and culture released episode artwork
10/27/2026

Also - council takes a tentative step forward on the redevelopment of former Old Sydney Town site at Somersby. 

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Hundreds of Qantas ground staff walk off the job
Hundreds of Qantas ground staff walk off the job episode artwork
10/27/2026

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BREAKING: Greg Lynn loses bail bid ahead of retrial
BREAKING: Greg Lynn loses bail bid ahead of retrial episode artwork
10/27/2026

He’s awaiting a new trial over Carol Clay’s alleged 2020 murder.

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4.9 earthquake rattles homes south of Adelaide
4.9 earthquake rattles homes south of Adelaide episode artwork
10/26/2026

Residents reported several seconds of shaking, rumbling and rattling windows.

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A proposal to bring in tougher new testing rules for Australian sunscreens
A proposal to bring in tougher new testing rules for Australian sunscreens episode artwork
10/26/2026

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Police issue public appeal for info on classic car stolen during ChromeFest
Police issue public appeal for info on classic car stolen during ChromeFest episode artwork
10/26/2026

Also - development of the former Old Sydney Town site on the agenda at tonight's council meeting. 

Image: Tuggerah Lakes Police District Facebook page 

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Australia's cyber spy agency sounds the alarm on AI-powered attacks
Australia's cyber spy agency sounds the alarm on AI-powered attacks episode artwork
10/26/2026

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Parliament pauses to support Helen Haines
Parliament pauses to support Helen Haines episode artwork
10/25/2026

Anthony Albanese shares a call for a gentler political path. 

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Bullet found on Victorian minister’s car
Bullet found on Victorian minister’s car episode artwork
10/25/2026

Police are investigating after a marked bullet was allegedly left on Paul Edbrooke’s car.

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