Bureau forecasts dry, warm winter for Australia

Chef revives wild 1970s cookbook recipes

Professional chef Toby Wilson recreates vintage recipes from 1970s cookbooks, including dishes like baked bean cheesecake, ham and pineapple dip, and jellied salmon mousse. Wilson prepares a chicken cobbler topped with a cheese and mustard scone instead of a traditional puff pastry lid. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rural farmer's mental health battle highlights bush crisis

Rural NSW farmer George Henderson shares his battle with mental health and the challenges of accessing support in remote areas, where suicide rates are twice as high as in major cities. Supported by his wife Alanna, George eventually sought help after years of struggling in silence, a journey that took three years of treatment to reach recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bureau forecasts dry, warm winter for Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts below-average rainfall for much of southern, central and eastern Australia during winter (June to August), with warmer than average daytime temperatures expected across most of the country despite typical cold fronts and snow events. Western Australia is currently experiencing an unusually deep low-pressure system described as a once-in-five-year storm, with wind gusts reaching 110 kilometres per hour and rainfall up to 50 millimetres, with severe weather conditions expected to continue. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Miracle cave rescue in Laos saves four villagers

Expert Arnold Dix discusses the four villagers who were trapped in a cave in Laos for more than a week and miraculously crawled to freedom after international rescue teams successfully lowered water levels using pumping equipment. The survivors escaped when monsoon rains temporarily eased, allowing them to navigate claustrophobic conditions and reach safety. Two people remain missing, and rescue efforts are continuing as teams balance the urgency of finding survivors with the safety risks facing rescuers. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Former Geelong star Bryan Cousins diagnosed with MND

Former Geelong AFL player Bryan Cousins has revealed he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease a year ago, after experiencing difficulty during a run along the beach. The announcement comes days after Neil Danaher lost his 13-year battle with MND. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.