Western Sydney construction stalls amid soaring costs

Kyle Sandilands settles for $15 million after KISS FM sacking

Radio broadcaster Kyle Sandilands has reached a $15 million settlement with ARN over three years following his dismissal from KISS FM, significantly less than his initial $80 million claim. The agreement, signed at his eastern suburbs home, includes a new role potentially in streaming rather than traditional radio. His former co-host Jackie O Henderson continues her separate $80 million legal action against ARN, with court proceedings scheduled for Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hanson targets Albanese government in press club address

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is preparing to address the National Press Club in what could be a defining moment of her political career. Recent polling shows her as preferred prime minister, with her party's Fire the Liar campaign raising nearly $4.5 million in grassroots donations. The speech will test her ability to outline detailed policies and funding mechanisms as she challenges the Albanese government. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

FBI foils terror plot targeting Trump's UFC event

The FBI has disrupted a terror plot targeting Donald Trump's UFC event at the White House, which was attended by up to 100,000 people celebrating his 80th birthday. A vigilant mother alerted authorities after noticing her son's suspicious behaviour, including researching Washington DC locations and purchasing firearms. Five suspects are in custody, with the alleged plot involving drones carrying explosives and snipers positioned to target fleeing crowds, though authorities believe more suspects remain at large. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Childcare workers secure extended pay rise deal

The Australian Labor government has extended its wage increase commitment for childcare workers, preventing potential strike action. The original two-year deal providing a 15% pay rise for early educators expires in December. The extended agreement continues the $3.6 billion funding commitment for another two years and now includes family daycare and in-home childcare sectors. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

FBI foils alleged White House UFC attack plot

The FBI has disrupted an alleged plot to attack Donald Trump's UFC event at the White House after a mother alerted authorities about her son's suspicious behaviour. Five people are in custody, including Tyson Proper who faces charges including conspiracy to attack the United States, with the alleged plan involving drones carrying explosives and positioned snipers. Three teenagers face court in Queensland after an alleged machete crime spree across 11 properties from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, while Kununurra in far north-western Australia grapples with youth crime involving children as young as 10 stealing cars. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.