7News Just In
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7News Just In is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news from Australia. Each episode covers the top stories and breaking news from across the country. Produced by LiSTNR, this podcast offers a concise update for listeners seeking to stay informed on current events in Australia.
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Fremantle braces for grand final; AI nations showdown; Smart glasses school ban 22.09.2026 9นาทีFremantle 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 2นาทีThree 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 9นาทีGus 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 2นาทีA 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 8นาทีCounter-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 8นาทีNick 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 1นาทีEli 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 9นาทีAn 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 1นาทีA 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 1นาทีOpposition 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 1นาทีThe 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 2นาทีAustralia 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 3นาทีAn 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. -
Prince Harry plans Diana documentary amid royal rift 22.09.2026 1นาทีPrince Harry is believed to be in talks about a new documentary celebrating the life of his mother, Princess Diana. The film will mark the 30th anniversary of her death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Royal Commission into Big Build corruption begins 22.09.2026 1นาทีThe long-awaited Royal Commission into corruption on Victoria's big build begins tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Nick Daicos breaks Brownlow record with 47 votes 22.09.2026 2นาทีNick Daicos has won the Brownlow Medal with a record-breaking 47 votes, surpassing the previous all-time single-season voting record and drawing comparisons to Gary Ablett Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Brisbane man charged over alleged bribery in Bangladesh murder case 22.09.2026 1นาทีA Brisbane man, Awlad Hossain, has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police and charged with bribing a foreign public official after allegedly transferring approximately $90,000 to contacts in Bangladesh. The charges relate to an ongoing investigation into the suspected murder of his estranged wife, dual Australian-Bangladeshi woman Rehana Parvin, whose body was found in Bangladesh in 2024. This marks the first time the AFP has charged an individual with foreign bribery for personal advantage, carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Superannuation use as mortgage collateral divides parties 22.09.2026 2นาทีShadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg has proposed allowing Australians to use their superannuation as collateral or an offset against home loans, marking a shift from the Coalition's previous policy of allowing first-home buyers to withdraw super for deposits. The proposal has divided the major parties, with Labor opposing the plan while the Coalition signals openness to giving Australians more choice with their retirement savings. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has flagged concerns about inflation risks as major lenders increase rates in anticipation of another cash rate hike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Trans-Tasman crime blitz nets 1,200 arrests 22.09.2026A coordinated trans-Tasman police operation conducted between 14-18 September resulted in more than 1,200 arrests across Australia and New Zealand. Authorities seized 16 kilograms of heroin, 254 kilograms of methamphetamine, 11 kilograms of cocaine, firearms, and over $2 million in cash. The week-long crackdown targeted drug trafficking networks and organised crime operating between the two nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Templestowe mansion destroyed in major blaze 22.09.2026A two-storey mansion on Church Street in Templestowe was destroyed by fire just after 6pm, with firefighting crews taking more than two hours to bring the blaze under control. The property was wrapped in scaffolding and believed to be vacant at the time of the fire. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.