Property prices plummet as auction clearance rates crash

Australia pledges $2 million for Venezuela earthquake relief

The Australian federal government has pledged $2 million in support for Venezuela following two deadly earthquakes that killed nearly 2,000 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Unclaimed lottery tickets worth $154 million

Twelve unclaimed major lottery prizes across Australia total $154 million, with varying claim deadlines by state. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Prince Harry considers 24-hour UK visit amid security concerns

Prince Harry is reportedly considering a brief 24-hour visit to the UK to see King Charles after security concerns disrupted plans for a family trip. The Duke of Sussex's private security team has raised serious concerns about bringing his children, Archie and Lilibet, who have not seen their grandfather since the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Harry's spokesperson initially confirmed the family would visit with a range of planned engagements, but the trip was thrown into doubt less than 24 hours later following a Home Office security decision. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hugh Bonneville's first Australian visit for Private Lives

Hugh Bonneville, renowned for his role as the Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey, will make his first-ever trip to Australia in February to star in Noël Coward's classic play Private Lives at the Theatre Royal Sydney. The actor will perform alongside Australian four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune in the comedy about relationships and marriage. The limited season production marks a significant theatrical event, with Bonneville expressing excitement about finally visiting Australia after previous opportunities fell through. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Asylum seeker boat intercepted off far north Queensland

A boat carrying approximately twelve asylum seekers, believed to be Chinese nationals, has been intercepted by Australian Border Force and Queensland Police off the coast of Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland. The people on board have been taken into custody as part of a possible people smuggling operation. According to the Refugee Council of Australia, this is among twelve boats that have arrived in Australia since at least April. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.