Abortion bill passes upper house; driver bashed; fatal highway crash

Early inheritance access eases financial grief

Coping with the loss of a loved one is challenging enough but more families are finding the cost pressure that comes with it is compounding their grief. Now there's a new way to unlock access to inheritance months earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Record $130 million boost for NSW national parks

The NSW government has announced a record $130 million investment in the state's 900 national parks and reserves. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

AI drones to patrol Sydney beaches for sharks

Drones powered by artificial intelligence could be the key to keeping Sydney's swimmers safe from sharks. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Andy Burnham poised to challenge Starmer for leadership

Britain is back in political limbo tonight, waiting for the moment the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is marched out of Downing Street. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bird flu reaches Australia with two positive cases

We're being told we should now be alarmed about bird flu in Australia, with two birds testing positive to the deadly disease. Both have been found in Western Australia, with our state government offering help to contain the emergency. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.