Derryn Hinch, the 'Human Headline', dies at 82

Derryn Hinch, the 'Human Headline', dies at 82

Derryn Hinch, the journalist, broadcaster and former Victorian senator known as the 'Human Headline', has died at age 82. Born in New Zealand in 1944, Hinch became a prominent talkback radio host in Melbourne, served time in jail three times for contempt of court while campaigning against paedophile priests, and was elected to the Senate in 2016 as an independent for the Justice Party. He underwent a liver transplant in 2010 after battling liver cancer and was open about his past struggles with alcohol consumption during his radio career. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Accused Charlie Kirk killer allegedly confessed to roommate

Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of killing American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and allegedly confessed to the shooting in text messages sent to his ex-roommate and former romantic partner, Lance Twiggs. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ammunition explodes in Cobram gun shop fire

A gun shop in Cobram, Victoria caught fire, with ammunition exploding throughout the blaze as firefighters worked to extinguish it. Locals were warned to stay away from the New South Wales-Victorian border business during the incident. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but no injuries were reported. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

US and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire ends

The United States military has struck over 170 Iranian targets in two days, focusing on strategic areas near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on US military bases in Gulf nations. The escalation coincides with the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader, with Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire over despite indicating Iran has expressed interest in negotiations. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has steeply declined as mediators work to bring both sides back to the negotiating table. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Taylor warns of 'eternity of pain' under One Nation

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has launched a scathing attack on One Nation, claiming the party's policies would 'send us broke' and warning of an 'eternity of pain' under a One Nation government. The criticism marks a significant shift from Taylor's previous openness to a preference deal, as the Liberals and Nationals trail One Nation in recent polling. Pauline Hanson has responded by expressing disappointment with Taylor's comments, stating the Liberals are not her enemy and claiming they have been quietly adopting One Nation policies. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.