Interest rates held at 4.35%; double murder trial; giant pine tree collapses

Kids' yoga classes bring calm through play

Yoga Budz in Lidcombe offers children's yoga classes where young participants are encouraged to move freely, make silly shapes, and explore their bodies without pressure for perfection. Instructor Deedee Connor teaches kids meditation and yoga poses through playful, unstructured sessions across multiple Sydney locations including Yarra Community Centre and Darling Quarter Precinct. Parents report the classes help with children's calmness and have transformative effects on family life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Queensland families targeted in youth crime spree; rates on hold; new charges for Griffith

Two separate incidents highlight Queensland's youth crime crisis: a Townsville mother's two-month-old baby was taken during a car theft by a group of teenagers and young adults, later found safe, while on the Gold Coast a family was violently attacked when teenagers attempted to steal their car with children inside. Seven offenders were arrested in Townsville, including a 14-year-old girl, with some being repeat offenders recently released from detention. Both families are questioning whether the government's tough-on-crime approach is effectively addressing the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Interest rates held at 4.35%; double murder trial; giant pine tree collapses

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate on hold at 4.35% after three consecutive increases, providing temporary relief to South Australian borrowers. However, RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns that inflation remains too high and further rate rises have not been ruled out, with banks divided on predictions for future movements. The government is also considering whether to extend the fuel excise cut beyond June 30. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Queensland families targeted in youth crime spree; rates on hold; new charges for Griffith

Two separate incidents highlight Queensland's youth crime crisis: a Townsville mother's two-month-old baby was taken during a car theft by a group of teenagers and young adults, later found safe, while on the Gold Coast a family was violently attacked when teenagers attempted to steal their car with children inside. Seven offenders were arrested in Townsville, including a 14-year-old girl, with some being repeat offenders recently released from detention. Both families are questioning whether the government's tough-on-crime approach is effectively addressing the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

New prostate cancer testing guidelines for all Australian men

Australian men of all ages will soon be able to request blood tests for prostate cancer under new early detection guidelines expected within weeks. The changes mean doctors should not refuse a PSA test to any man who requests one, regardless of age or risk profile. More than 26,000 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, with ten dying from the disease every day. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.