Mark Meredith has spent 38 years as a NSW police officer delivering some of the toughest news imaginable - death messages. In this episode, he reveals how officers handle that task before sharing a personal story that changed his life forever. Check out fortemaustralia.org.au For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A major change is coming to the way Australians access adult content online. From December, anyone wanting to view porn will have to prove they’re over 18 — not on adult sites, but at the search engine level. What does that mean for your Google account, your privacy, and your options for getting around it? We ask Professor Lisa Given from RMIT. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home and Away star Jessica Redmayne opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her mum, Christine, to dementia. From the first signs of change to the long years of care, Jessica shares her deeply personal journey of love, resilience, and grief — and why she’s determined to raise awareness about a condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than five years after Ivan Milat’s death, questions still linger. Was Australia’s most infamous serial killer responsible for more than seven murders — and did he act alone? We speak with news.com.au’s Cydonee Mardon, who covered Milat’s trial, about the chilling evidence, the push for a parliamentary inquiry, and why some of his relatives still claim he was innocent. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold spent seven years serving inside the palace, working for Charles (now King), Camilla, William, Kate, and Harry. In this episode, Grant reveals what Harry and William were like when they were younger and shares a wild story about Prince Philip. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold spent seven years serving inside the palace, working for Charles (now King), Camilla, William, Kate, and Harry. In this episode, Grant lifts the lid on life behind closed doors — from what Camilla is really like, to whether those bizarre rumours about ironed shoelaces and travelling toilet seats are true. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a major decision about their future after a challenging couple of years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home invasions are rising across Victoria, sparking fierce debate over whether self-defence laws go far enough. In this episode, criminologist Dr. Xanthe Mallett explains what the law allows, while Victorian dad Ben Mansfield shares the terrifying night two armed intruders broke into his family home For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFL star Izak Rankine has been suspended after a homophobic slur, the fourth such incident in the league in just two years. But what’s it really like to be gay in Aussie rules? Michael O’Donnell quit the game as a teenager because he didn’t see a place for himself. Years later, he returned, won premierships, and even stopped a match to call out abuse. In this episode, he shares his story and what needs to change in footy. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re joined by Ben Nash from Pivot Wealth to unpack the new rules of money. From property and super to shares and savings, Ben breaks down what actually works for young Australians who want to get ahead — and how to avoid the traps that leave so many feeling stuck. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Harrison held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill — 2.4 kilometres. In this episode, he opens up about the first time he pulled the trigger, the week he spent behind his rifle without moving, and the hidden truths of life as a sniper. He also shares how PTSD ended his 23-year military career and why he still says he’d do it all again. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I chat to news.com.au’s Kathy McCabe about the Netflix movie that’s taken the world by storm -smashing streaming records, topping music charts, and inspiring a global fan frenzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sussexes have signed a new deal with the streaming giant after widespread reports their partnership was being axed - but has it really helped them save face?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine — but Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, hasn’t been invited. I speak to Dr Matthew Sussex from ANU about how the summit came together, what each leader wants, and why it could be more about optics than ending the war. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Even in prison, Malka Leifer is making headlines. The former Melbourne school principal, jailed for sexually abusing her students, has been at the centre of fresh controversy — from whispers of a secret relationship with another high-profile inmate to a serious incident that landed her in solitary confinement. In this episode, journalist Rohan Smith from news.com.au takes us inside the exclusives he’s broken and reveals what life is really like for one of Australia’s most notorious prisoners. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On August 31, “Australia First” rallies are set to sweep the nation, promoted as peaceful, feared as divisive. I speak to news.com.au’s Frank Chung about what we know, what we don’t, and why police are on alert. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 2015, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trip to Australia spiralled into chaos — a fight in a Queensland mansion that left Depp with part of his finger missing, a public showdown with Barnaby Joyce over their illegally smuggled dogs, and Amber’s dad caught bringing meat into the country. A new book spills all the wild details. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An alleged Chinese spy has been charged in Canberra — the first case of its kind in Australia. We break down what happened, speak to the journalist following the story, and hear from ASIO’s boss about the secret espionage operations stopped in their tracks. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re going to go behind palace walls to cover the big news of the week - including bombshell new claims about Prince Andrew in an explosive new book, Prince Harry’s devastation at having to step back from one of his major passion projects, and the announcement of another royal wedding. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are so many women freezing at work while the blokes are in T-shirts? News.com.au journalist Eleanor Wicklund joins Andrew Bucklow to unpack the gender temperature gap and explains how office air con was designed for men in suits. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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