7News Just In

Epizódy

• 
  Expert urges RBA governor to blame government spending for rate hikes 22.09.2026 1min

  Economic director at Compare the Market has written an open letter to Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock ahead of next week's RBA meeting, where an 88% chance exists of a fourth rate hike this year bringing the cash rate to 4.6%. The letter argues that inflation is being driven by government spending in the Cabinet Room rather than consumer activity, with government spending as a share of GDP currently at 26.8%, the highest level since 1986. Pressure mounts on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to reduce government spending as money markets anticipate the rate increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Lachie Neal ruled out of grand final 22.09.2026 2min

  Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neal has been ruled out of the AFL grand final after the tribunal upheld his one-game ban for an intentional strike during the match against Hawthorn. The tribunal hearing lasted over four hours, with chair Jeff Gleeson KC determining the incident was an intentional strike to the guts of Jack Ginevan. The Lions are considering their options for a potential appeal to the AFL, though no decision has been confirmed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Boy fights for life after Sydney shooting 22.09.2026 1min

  An 11-year-old boy remains on life support after being shot in Sydney's North West on Monday. Police are searching for a teenager who fled the scene with the gun and investigating the incident, which has revealed the boy's family has alleged links to underworld activity, including his father's drug convictions and his grandfather's murder in a gangland hit over two decades ago. Authorities are struggling to gather information as no witnesses have come forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Teen thugs attack Gold Coast security guard, Lachie Neale ruled out of AFL Grand Final 22.09.2026 7min

  A Gold Coast security guard remains in serious condition after being attacked by teenage offenders at Westfield Coomera shopping centre, with police hunting the group who fled to the nearby train station. An 11-year-old boy fights for life in Sydney's northwest after being shot in his mother's home, with witnesses on the run and family refusing to cooperate with police investigating possible links to organised crime. Former police officer Beau Lamar Condon returns to court for day three of his double murder trial over the deaths of TV presenter Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Security guard hospitalised after teen attack at Coomera Westfield 22.09.2026 1min

  A 65-year-old security guard remains in serious condition at Gold Coast University Hospital after being assaulted by a group of teenagers at Coomera Westfield shopping centre. The attack occurred just before 7pm, with the victim being punched and knocked to the ground, hitting his head on concrete. Police are reviewing security footage and searching for the group of teenagers, who are believed to have fled via the nearby Coomera train station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Kylie Minogue rehearses at MCG for grand final 22.09.2026

  Kylie Minogue rehearsed at the MCG for Saturday's season finale performance, where she will perform a 20-minute set featuring up to nine of her biggest hits. She will be joined by G Flip and footy legend Mike Brady, who will perform his classic 'Up There Cazaly'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  WA schools ban smart glasses over privacy fears 22.09.2026 2min

  Western Australian state schools will ban smart glasses from classrooms starting next term due to privacy and security concerns. The wearable technology, which includes hidden cameras and speakers, has tripled in usage over the past year with affordable models now available at retailers like Kmart for under $100. The ban applies to students, parents and teachers, with concerns about unauthorised recording of teachers and potential misuse of the built-in audio features during classes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Fremantle braces for grand final; AI nations showdown; Smart glasses school ban 22.09.2026 9min

  Fremantle prepares for its biggest event since the America's Cup as 40,000 Fremantle Dockers fans are expected to fill the city for the AFL Grand Final. A showdown on artificial intelligence is looming in New York, with the United Nations divided over how to tackle the technology and Australia joining 21 other countries, calling for stronger rules and protections to ensure AI remains under human control. WA public schools announce a ban on smart glasses from next term due to privacy and security concerns, as the wearable camera technology becomes increasingly popular and accessible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Three teens rob Thornley service station on moped 22.09.2026 2min

  Three teenagers wearing balaclavas robbed a 7-Eleven store in Thornley, stealing multiple items before fleeing on a moped they had parked in the doorway. The brazen daylight robbery was captured on video by a witness, with the offenders showing no concern about being recorded. Armadale detectives are investigating the incident, which has sparked community concerns about juvenile crime and calls for stricter measures, with similar incidents reported in nearby suburbs including Rivervale and Riverton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Gus Lamont case continues; Aus's first deepfake pornography prosecution; Teenage stabbing 22.09.2026 9min

  Gus Lamont's family plans to search eagle nests on their outback property nearly a year after the four-year-old's disappearance from Oak Park Station near Yunta, while his grandmother pleads with police to stop treating her as a suspect. In Australia's first deepfake pornography prosecution, a teenage victim delivered a powerful court statement against William Yates, who created sexualised images of his then 17-year-old classmate. A 15-year-old girl is being charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing another teen at Ferryden Park. The violent confrontation witnessed by young children left the 16-year-old victim bleeding on a footpath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Police officer claims self-defence in double shooting trial 22.09.2026 2min

  A murder trial has heard a police officer's defence claim that two fatal shootings were accidental and occurred in self-defence. The accused allegedly disguised himself as an Uber rider to collect belongings from his ex-partner's home, where a struggle resulted in two deaths. The bodies were later disposed of near Goulburn, with the accused allegedly referencing a Taylor Swift song about hiding evidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Teen terror plot foiled; dismissed concerns on accused rapist doctor; Briber behind bars 22.09.2026 8min

  Counter-terrorism police in Maryborough have disrupted an alleged terror plot by a 14-year-old boy who was planning imminent attacks on multiple locations, including a school. The state government has dismissed concerns about an accused rapist doctor with no restrictions on his medical licence, with Dr. Safara Roth is accused of molesting a patient inside a Logan Home medical clinic, and despite being charged with six counts of rape last week, there has been no immediate action to stop him practising. A Red Bank Plains man is tonight behind bars, accused of trying to bribe police investigating the suspected murder of his wife in Bangladesh with Federal police stating the man wanted his name removed from police records. He has been charged with bribing a foreign public official.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Nick Daicos breaks Brownlow record; Driver's fatal car hit confusion; Corruption commission 22.09.2026 8min

  Nick Daicos wins the 2024 Brownlow Medal with a record-breaking 47 votes, the highest tally in AFL history, surpassing previous records and drawing comparisons to Gary Ablett Jr. A driver who fatally struck a grandmother in Frankston says he didn't stop because he thought he'd hit a pothole with the 55-year-old told police he only realised what happened when he heard it on the news hours later. The long-awaited Royal Commission into corruption on Victoria's big build begins tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Weight loss drugs now delivered to your door 22.09.2026 1min

  Eli Lilly has launched LillyDirect, an online service allowing Australians to have weight loss drugs like Mounjaro delivered to their homes after uploading a doctor's prescription. The initiative aims to reduce costs and improve access for patients, as two-thirds of Australian adults are overweight or obese, conditions linked to more than 200 illnesses and 13 types of cancer. Medical professionals have raised concerns about safety risks and the removal of face-to-face pharmacy checks in the care process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Child fights for life after shooting; Mother charged for stabbing children; AI showdown 22.09.2026 9min

  An 11-year-old boy is fighting for life after being shot in the face inside a Norwest apartment, with witnesses fleeing the scene and are currently on the run from police. A mother has been charged with the murder of her five-year-old son and the attempted murder of his two siblings, the 42-year-old is accused of stabbing the three children before turning the knife on herself inside the family car in the Blue Mountains on Sunday. A showdown on artificial intelligence is looming in New York with the United Nations divided over how to tackle the technology, with Australia joining 21 other countries calling for stronger rules and protections to ensure AI remains under human control, going against the US and China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Driver allegedly six times over limit after Northern Beaches crash 22.09.2026 1min

  A 31-year-old driver was arrested on the Northern Beaches after allegedly recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.28, nearly six times the legal limit, following a crash into parked cars on Oatway Parade in North Manly. The man repeatedly denied driving despite being pulled from the driver's seat of his Mazda 3, with police finding a wad of cash in his pocket and an empty whiskey bottle in the passenger seat. His licence was suspended and he will face court at a later date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Super for housing debate splits Coalition 22.09.2026 1min

  Opposition MP Andrew Bragg has called for debate on allowing Australians to use their superannuation to help with home ownership, despite this not being official Coalition policy. The proposal comes as mortgage holders brace for another expected interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank, with One Nation already proposing similar super laws. Finance experts warn that using superannuation as collateral for home loans could leave Australians vulnerable to housing price shocks and negatively impact retirement incomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Western Sydney metro expansion plans revealed 22.09.2026 1min

  The NSW Government is considering dozens of new metro stations across Western Sydney, including locations in Schofields, Marsden Park, Bidwell, Emerton, Bradfield South, Maryland, Pondicherry, Oran Park and potentially Macarthur. The proposed extensions would connect the Western Sydney Airport Metro Line to Tallawong and expand the airport line in the south-west. The Opposition is urging the government to proceed with the projects, while the Premier remains cautious about the cost, with existing metro lines already exceeding $70 billion in taxpayer expenditure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Australia leads UN push for AI control 22.09.2026 2min

  Australia has joined 21 other countries at the United Nations calling for stronger regulations to ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control. The middle power nations are challenging the US and China, who are locked in an AI arms race and want the technology unshackled. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working alongside European leaders to push for global guardrails, while Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for an historic White House meeting this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• 
  Boy fights for life after Norwest shooting 22.09.2026 3min

  An 11-year-old boy is fighting for life in Sydney's Children's Hospital at Westmead after being shot in the face inside a bedroom at his mother's Norwest apartment. Police are searching for at least two witnesses who fled the scene, including an 18-year-old man previously shot in Greenacre, while others refuse to cooperate with investigators. Detectives are examining possible links between the apartment and organised crime, with the victim's family having previous connections to criminal activity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.