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  Teen dies in five-storey fall in Surry Hills 06.10.2026

  A 17-year-old has died after falling five storeys from an older building on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills. The teenager was exploring the building with friends when the accident occurred. Two friends who witnessed the fall have been treated for shock, and police do not consider the incident suspicious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Coalition pledges biggest migration cuts in Australian history 06.10.2026 1m

  The Coalition has announced plans to reduce Australia's net overseas migration intake to 100,000 over the first two years, eventually settling at 160,000, marking what they claim would be the largest migration cuts in Australian history. One Nation is proposing even stricter measures with net negative migration for three years before a target of 130,000, while Labor aims for 225,000 by 2028. Business groups, including the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, have criticised all parties' proposals, warning the cuts could slow economic growth and create skill shortages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Aussie tourists face deportation after Bali nightclub brawl 06.10.2026 1m

  A violent brawl erupted outside Motel Mexicola nightclub in Seminyak, Bali, on Thursday involving Australian tourists. Footage shows a shirtless Australian man repeatedly punching security guards and attempting to climb a wall to re-enter the club. Balinese authorities are investigating the incident and searching for those involved, warning that Australians who misbehave could face deportation from the tourist destination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sydney teen dies in five-storey fall 06.10.2026 7m

  A 17-year-old has died after falling five storeys from a building on Elizabeth Street in Surrey Hills, Sydney. The incident is being treated as accidental with two friends present at the time. Meanwhile, police are investigating after at least two cars were firebombed in Melbourne's northwest, with flames spreading to an attached home, and President Donald Trump faces backlash for controversial comments suggesting Iran could target major US cities including Los Angeles and San Diego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Melbourne crime spree offenders were out on bail 06.10.2026 1m

  Multiple people charged over recent crimes in Melbourne were out on bail at the time of their alleged offences. Six teenagers in a stolen car were arrested on the Monash Freeway after a crime spree and police chase, with one 16-year-old offender on bail at the time. Separately, a 38-year-old man on bail allegedly stabbed a woman in her 50s on a tram in South Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Investigation into Six Seasons mental health retreat 06.10.2026 4m

  There are more concerning revelations tonight about the Six Seasons Retreat near Margaret River. 7News has learned one former client took his own life just days after checking out of the treatment facility he went to for help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Australian soldier killed in Northern Territory training accident 06.10.2026 2m

  An Australian soldier and young father of two has been killed in a training drill tragedy at a remote facility in the Northern Territory. Brendan Hannam was in a vehicle which rolled, injuring five other troops who were flown to hospital in Darwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Best-selling author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 06.10.2026 1m

  Lord Jeffrey Archer, best-selling British author of Kane and Abel and former Conservative MP, has died aged 86 at his home between writing sessions. His final book, Adam and Eve, will be released tomorrow. Archer's life included a successful writing career that began to pay off debts, a political scandal that forced his resignation from Parliament under Margaret Thatcher, and a two-year prison sentence for perjury and perverting the course of justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Russia accused of plague cover-up after lab death 06.10.2026 1m

  A 28-year-old laboratory worker, Darya Shipilova, has died in Siberia with authorities suspecting plague as the cause of death, though Russia's health watchdog claims she died from pneumonia of unknown aetiology. The incident at an anti-plague institute has resulted in more than 200 people and five hospitals being placed under strict three-week quarantine, with unconfirmed reports suggesting she dropped a test tube carrying the disease. The Kremlin is downplaying the incident whilst international officials monitor the situation closely, noting that plague has been absent from Europe for more than 50 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Soldier killed in Top End training accident; Logan murder investigation; Wood dumped 06.10.2026 8m

  The Australian Defence Force has called it a 'tragic accident'. The death of a soldier while training at a remote practice area in the Top End. Police are investigating a suspected murder at a Logan unit complex after a man's body was found during a welfare check. Big brands are turning their backs on Sam Wood as the fitness influencer prepares to face court over domestic violence charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Cathy Freeman calls Brisbane Olympics 'Australia's Games' 06.10.2026 1m

  Sydney 2000 champion Cathy Freeman says it would be un-Australian for us all not to get behind the Brisbane Olympics. She's joined organisers from Queensland, hoping to convince the rest of the country they're our Games too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Aussie retirees swap suburbs for cheaper life overseas 06.10.2026 1m

  Retirees are selling up and swapping the suburbs for a simpler, cheaper lifestyle overseas. This year's Global Retirement Index has been revealed, with new destinations where seniors can enjoy their golden years for less. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Grant Stevens named SA Governor; road carnage; teen’s shock admission 06.10.2026 8m

  Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has been named as South Australia’s next Governor. A horrific long weekend on Adelaide roads has sparked urgent calls for motorists to stop taking risks behind the wheel. There’s been a stunning eleventh-hour confession by a teenager accused of stabbing her own father to death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Freeway arrest; tram stabbing; One Nation ad controversy 06.10.2026 9m

  Tactical police have pulled off a dramatic arrest in the middle of the Monash Freeway, stopping traffic to arrest six young men. An innocent woman is in hospital tonight after she was allegedly stabbed on a tram in South Melbourne. One Nation has just launched a provocative new election ad featuring a suicide bomber and a home invader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  October 7 vigil row; Australian soldier killed; migration fight 06.10.2026 8m

  A new Middle East war of words has broken out in Sydney as plans go ahead for a pro Palestinian vigil on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel. The Australian Defence Force has called it a tragic accident. The death of a soldier while training at a remote practice area in the Top End. The Coalition has promised to deliver the biggest cuts to migration in Australia's history as it steps up its fight against One Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tambi the giraffe embarks on cross-country move 06.10.2026

  One-year-old giraffe Tambi is relocating from Melbourne Zoo to Perth Zoo as part of a breeding program. The journey will take two to three days across the Nullarbor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Rare Apple-1 computer could fetch million dollars 06.10.2026

  A rare functioning Apple-1 computer signed by Steve Wozniak and accompanied by a signed letter from Steve Jobs is expected to sell for more than a million dollars at a Bonhams auction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Queenslander shortlisted for Snoop Dogg's ice cream taster job 06.10.2026 1m

  American rapper Snoop Dogg is searching for an international ice cream taste tester for his brand Dr. Bombay, offering US$10,000 per month to travel and sample ice cream worldwide. Hervey Bay local Cameron Thomas, who specialises in rolled ice cream, has made it to the top 50 finalists out of 350,000 applicants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Judith Lucy reveals breast cancer diagnosis 06.10.2026

  Australian comedian Judith Lucy has announced she has breast cancer and will undergo a double mastectomy. The 58-year-old says the cancer was caught early and is relatively non-aggressive. She is urging women to maintain regular breast screening appointments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ASX rises as tech sector pulls back 06.10.2026 1m

  The ASX 200 rose 0.6 per cent in its third consecutive day of gains, following positive movements on Wall Street where the Nasdaq set a new closing record. Technology was the worst performing sector, declining almost three per cent, while real estate rebounded strongly after three sessions of losses. Consumer sentiment slumped following the RBA's recent rate hike, with growing concerns about employment and rising fuel prices. This market update is sponsored by CommSec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.