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  Swell Sculpture Festival's final day at Currumbin 20.09.2026 1min

  The Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach showcases more than 100 large-scale artworks on the sand, including 'Blind Progress' by a Gold Coast artist at Elephant Rock. Sunday marks the final day of the festival, where visitors can view and purchase the artworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Roosters crush Sharks as Sam Walker eyes finals return 20.09.2026

  The Sydney Roosters demolished the Cronulla Sharks 46-10 in an NRL semi-final, advancing to a preliminary final against the Dolphins. Halfback Sam Walker is expected to make a miraculous return for the preliminary final after veteran Daly Cherry-Evans starred in the 36-point victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Lions storm into fourth straight grand final 20.09.2026

  The Brisbane Lions have advanced to their fourth consecutive AFL grand final with a nine-point victory over Hawthorn at the MCG. A controversial late holding-the-ball free kick to co-captain Hugh McCluggage sealed the preliminary final win in dramatic fashion. Brisbane will face Fremantle in Saturday's decider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Wheelie bin circus act takes Sydney Fringe Festival by storm 20.09.2026 3min

  The Trash Test Dummies are a slapstick circus performance at Sydney Fringe Festival featuring acrobatic stunts and comedy routines performed with wheelie bins. The act combines physical circus skills with clowning and appeals to primary school-aged audiences and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australia's ultimate pie eating championship hits Sydney 20.09.2026 3min

  Sydney's Coogee is hosting Australia's ultimate pie eating championship. The competition has run for over 20 years and features three divisions: public, legends, and professionals. Australian competitive eating champion James Webb aims to break the current world record of 24 pies in 10 minutes by consuming 30 pies, having just set Australia's first Guinness World Record for eating by consuming 1.3kg of strawberries in 60 seconds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Smoked eel fried rice for National Fried Rice Day 19.09.2026 2min

  Malaysian-Australian chef Junda Khoo demonstrates how to prepare restaurant-quality fried rice featuring smoked eel and Chinese sausage. The technique emphasises using overnight refrigerated rice to achieve proper texture, fully cooking ingredients to remove moisture, and incorporating smoked proteins like eel, trout or salmon for a rich, savoury flavour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  News reporter becomes pancake restaurant mogul 19.09.2026 5min

  Former Seven News Adelaide reporter Mitchell Sariovski purchased the original Pancake Kitchen and has expanded the South Australian institution from one location to five restaurants, with plans for two more by year's end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Raising kids in the age of AI 19.09.2026 4min

  Four in five Australian children between the ages of 10 and 17 are now using AI bots, prompting concerns from experts about children's critical thinking skills. Digital wellbeing expert Yasmin London advocates for a strength-based approach focused on building AI literacy and human capability rather than simply blocking technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sorrento shark attack victim remembered by family 19.09.2026 2min

  63-year-old Greg O'Neill was killed by a suspected 5m great white shark while swimming with a friend just metres offshore at Sorrento Beach, Western Australia. Family and friends gathered at the beach to pay tribute to the devoted father and husband, describing him as a generous, witty ocean lover and passionate swimmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australia's UN Security Council bid 19.09.2026 2min

  Australia is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, having previously held the position in 2013-2014 under Prime Minister Julia Gillard. A recent decision by Australia to decline joining the UK, France, Canada and Denmark in pushing for sanctions on goods from the Israeli-controlled West Bank may impact its bid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump bans major news outlets from White House 19.09.2026 2min

  President Donald Trump has banned reporters from CNN, MSN and Politico from White House grounds after accusing these outlets of reporting fake news. The move has sparked concerns about press freedom and constitutional rights, with journalists describing it as autocratic behaviour that threatens democracy's watchdog role. Similar incidents of media exclusion have also occurred in Australia, with One Nation blocking certain outlets from press conferences in Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Albanese meets Tim Cook as AI concerns grow 19.09.2026 2min

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple chairman Tim Cook in New York to discuss social media bans, parental controls and artificial intelligence. The conversation explores growing concerns about AI's impact on creativity, cognitive skills and increasing dependency, particularly among younger generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Southeast Australia faces hottest September day in years 19.09.2026 1min

  Parts of southeastern Australia are experiencing their hottest September day since 2023, with temperatures reaching 27C to 28C across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart. Temperatures are 6C to 12C degrees above average for this time of year. The hot weather is expected to drop on Monday and Tuesday before rising again towards the following weekend, in what's being called a spring roller coaster pattern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump announces new AI force 19.09.2026 1min

  Donald Trump has announced plans to form an AI force, comparing artificial intelligence to the next industrial revolution. The initiative comes amid growing pressure to regulate the AI industry and follows Google's revelation that its Gemini AI model was behind the hacking of three separate companies. Trump stated only high IQ individuals need apply and mentioned potentially renaming the technology to 'superior', 'supreme' or 'extreme intelligence'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  John Farnham misses tribute concert; fatal stabbing; tributes for shark attack victim 19.09.2026 8min

  John Farnham's family announces he will not attend his tribute concert at Rod Laver Arena due to deteriorating health, requiring continuous oxygen, wheelchair mobility and 24-hour nursing care. A man has been charged with domestic violence murder over the stabbing of an elderly woman in a Bondi Beach unit. Friends and family have paid tribute to swimmer Greg O'Neill who was killed in a shark attack off Perth. Authorities are in the process of tracking down the Great White issuing a kill order for the first time in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  John Farnham unable to attend tribute concert 19.09.2026 1min

  John Farnham will not attend his tribute concert at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne tonight due to deteriorating health. His family has revealed he now requires continuous oxygen support, uses a wheelchair for mobility, and receives 24-hour nursing care at home. The sold-out tribute concert features over 120 artists including Keith Urban, Hugh Jackman and Celine Dion, with proceeds benefiting Head and Neck Cancer Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Gold Coast bushfire brought under control after backburning 18.09.2026 1min

  A bushfire in Wongawollan, west of Coomera on the Gold Coast, escalated from a modest blaze to one of the state's most significant fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Gabba cricket pitch to relocate for 2032 Olympics 18.09.2026

  The Gabba cricket pitch in Brisbane will be relocated across the city to the new Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park during preparations for the 2032 Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Fatal shark attack at Perth beach 18.09.2026

  A man in his 60s was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming in shallow water at Sorrento Beach near Perth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teenage girl hospitalised after Sydney car crash 18.09.2026

  A 16-year-old girl was ejected from a Kia hatchback and hospitalised following a collision with a Mercedes in Minchinbury around 11pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.