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Vigils held across the globe to honour those gunned down in the horrific attack on Bondi Beach.

In this compelling discussion, on-location reporter provides gripping eyewitness accounts of the recent attack at Bondi Beach, describing the chaos and bravery among bystanders. Meanwhile, a live reporter offers updates from hospitals and police briefings, detailing casualty figures and investigation developments. The podcast emphasizes the urgent calls for heightened security and unity from the Jewish community, while government officials pledge a robust response to combat rising antisemitism. The impact of the attack resonates nationally, invoking international reactions and necessitating urgent dialogue.

The nation's health ministers will enter the final meeting of the year with their Federal counterpart, armed with figures which show there are currently 3-thousand aged-care patients languishing in public hospitals.

Calls for action as Australia records the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979.

A defiant tone from Australia's early teens as the nation's world-first social media ban comes into force.

As pressure mounts on Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells over her use of taxpayers money to attend sporting events and fly her family across the country - details emerge about other MPs doing the same thing.

Experts warn of a fierce bushfire season ahead as dozens of homes destroyed in New South Wales and Tasmania.

Lucy Cooper, an ABC reporter, highlights the alarming plight of PALM Scheme workers in Australia. Susan Pino and Wayne Levy share their heart-wrenching experiences of low pay and exploitation, with Levy lamenting the struggle to support his family. Dr. Kaya Barry reveals visa cancellations leading to legal limbo for many workers. Paul Matum discusses local efforts in Leighton to provide support for these disengaged workers. The conversation exposes a system in dire need of reform and more protection for vulnerable laborers.

Angela Wapier, a national technology reporter, dives into Meta's controversial decision to delete accounts for under-16s, highlighting teen reactions and the ongoing age-checking challenges. Samantha Dick discusses the Telecommunications Ombudsman's push for more power to address tech complaints, revealing frustrating cases where users were locked out of accounts. Daniel Mercer presents encouraging findings from the Australian Energy Market Commission, suggesting a potential dip in electricity prices thanks to increased reliance on renewables.

Vladimir Putin issues a blunt warning 'he doesn't want war with Europe but if it comes - Russia's ready'.