Episodes

  • Simple Easter recipes with barramundi and apple cake

    Simple Easter recipes with barramundi and apple cake
    Mar 26 2026
    Food editor Amanda Cordoni from House and Garden magazine demonstrates two Easter recipes: a whole barramundi stuffed with basil pesto, lime and butter, served with charred pineapple, and an upside-down apple and quince pancake with mascarpone. The recipes are designed to be simple and achievable for home cooks hosting Easter gatherings, with minimal preparation time and maximum visual impact.

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    4 mins
  • Simple money-saving tips for tough times

    Simple money-saving tips for tough times
    Mar 26 2026
    Financial adviser Ben Nash discusses strategies for Australians facing rising interest rates, petrol prices and cost of living pressures. High-interest savings accounts now offer rates up to 5.4%, whilst mortgage holders can save thousands by comparing rates and negotiating better deals. Simple changes like timing fuel purchases using price tracking apps, auditing insurance policies and cancelling unused subscriptions can help reduce household expenses.

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    5 mins
  • Making restaurant-quality nasi goreng at home

    Making restaurant-quality nasi goreng at home
    Mar 20 2026
    Nasi goreng, a sought-after Indonesian fried rice dish, can be easily prepared at home using induction cooking instead of traditional gas flames. Chef Junda Khoo from Hojak Restaurants demonstrates the technique of achieving 'wok hay' (breath of the wok) by using day-old jasmine rice, pre-cooked prawns, sambal chilli paste, and keeping ingredients as dry as possible throughout the cooking process. The dish is finished with sweet soy sauce, fried shallots, and topped with a crispy-edged fried egg.

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    5 mins
  • PM confronted by protesters at Sydney mosque

    PM confronted by protesters at Sydney mosque
    Mar 20 2026
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were jostled and jeered by protesters at Nakimba Mosque in Western Sydney. The group of men shouted 'shame' and 'disgrace' over the war in Gaza, forcing the Prime Minister into a rushed departure. The politicians were attending prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.

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    1 min
  • Young Thor actor Dakota Goyo reflects on Marvel debut

    Young Thor actor Dakota Goyo reflects on Marvel debut
    Mar 20 2026
    Dakota Goyo, who played young Thor in the 2011 Marvel film, reflects on his experience working on the blockbuster 15 years after its release. The now-grown actor discusses landing the role without an audition after filming Real Steel, working with Anthony Hopkins, and receiving valuable acting advice from Hugh Jackman. Goyo confirms he is actively pursuing his acting career despite online rumours of retirement, and shares how his early experiences on major film sets shaped his passion for the industry.

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    4 mins
  • Cyclone Narelle makes landfall in far north Queensland

    Cyclone Narelle makes landfall in far north Queensland
    Mar 20 2026
    Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall approximately 50 kilometres north of Coen in far north Queensland as a Category 4 system at 7am Queensland time. The cyclone has brought down trees, caused storm surge erosion in Cairns' northern beaches, and prompted evacuations to emergency shelters in Coen, a remote community of about 400 residents. Emergency alerts have been issued for towns including Aurukun and Weipa as the system continues tracking across Cape York Peninsula.

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    2 mins
  • Maria Venuti celebrates 85th birthday after stroke recovery

    Maria Venuti celebrates 85th birthday after stroke recovery
    Mar 18 2026
    Maria Venuti, the beloved Australian entertainer known for her work as a singer, actress, cabaret performer and TV personality, celebrates her 85th birthday. The milestone comes nearly 10 years after she suffered a devastating stroke in 2016 following an intruder incident at her Sydney home, which left her in a coma. Despite the life-altering ordeal, Venuti continues to maintain her spirit and has even returned to performing, reprising her role in Fat Pizza after the stroke.

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    5 mins
  • Shazzie Denia reveals her secret life as a medium

    Shazzie Denia reveals her secret life as a medium
    Mar 17 2026
    Shazzie Denia, a media producer and wife of Gold Logie winner Grant Denyer, has written a memoir revealing her lifelong connection to the spirit world that she previously kept hidden. After completing certification with a medium school in Canada, she experienced an overwhelming influx of 400 spirits over four days seeking to connect with their loved ones, prompting her to document their messages. The book explores her journey from suppressing her abilities due to Catholic schooling and journalism career aspirations to embracing them after witnessing similar gifts in her daughters and receiving persistent messages from a deceased close friend.

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    6 mins