Queensland fights federal disaster funding cuts

Kim Kardashian snubs F1 legend at Monaco Grand Prix

Kim Kardashian attended her first Formula One race as Lewis Hamilton's partner at the Monaco Grand Prix, accompanied by her sister Khloe. The reality TV star sparked controversy among F1 fans when she appeared to snub former race driver and Sky F1 commentator Martin Brundle during his traditional pre-race grid walk. Other A-list celebrities at the event included Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Olivia Wilde, and Donald Trump Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Big Freeze 12 honours Neale Danaher's legacy

The Big Freeze 12 event takes place at the MCG to raise funds for motor neurone disease research, following the recent passing of AFL legend Neale Danaher. Luke Danaher, Neale's son, discusses his family's commitment to continuing his father's 'play on' legacy and fighting MND. The event includes the signature ice slide challenge and follows a moving tribute at the Carlton-Essendon match the previous night. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Aussies break world record for largest barbecue lesson

359 barbecue enthusiasts gathered at Zestini Farm on Sydney's Central Coast with chef Jamie Gannon to break the Guinness World Record for the world's largest barbecue lesson. The event, dubbed the Big Barbie, took three months to organise and raised funds for food relief charity OzHarvest, surpassing the previous 2017 record set in Kansas City. The entire event was powered off-grid using solar energy from cars, with no diesel generators, serving prawns, sausages and vegetarian options to participants. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tedesco turns chef after Origin heroics

James Tedesco reflects on the Blues' Game 1 Origin victory and acknowledges the team needs to improve for Game 2. The NSW captain participated in a promotional event making the Parmy Burger at KFC, discussing his strict diet regime and upcoming return to Origin camp. Tedesco credits Nathan Cleary's second-half performance as crucial to securing the win despite the team not playing at their best. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Property prices fall but renters face steep increases

Australian property markets are experiencing declining clearance rates and falling house prices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, while growth has slowed in Perth and Brisbane from 15-20% to 10-15%. Ray White's Chief Economist Nerida Connersby warns that government housing tax reforms designed to calm price growth may discourage property investment, potentially driving rental increases of up to 30% as seen in Melbourne over the past five years. The core issue remains a critical shortage of housing supply, with the government's target of 1.2 million homes over five years never having been achieved, and builders focusing on large four-bedroom homes rather than the single-person dwellings needed for Australia's changing household demographics. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.