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7News Just In

7News Just In

LiSTNR 1000 Episodes Sep 12, 2026

7News Just In is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news from Australia. Each episode covers the top stories and breaking news from across the country. Produced by LiSTNR, this podcast offers a concise update for listeners seeking to stay informed on current events in Australia.

Episodes

Bug Hunt enlists Aussies to combat invasive species
Bug Hunt enlists Aussies to combat invasive species Sep 12, 2026 345 A new national project called Bug Hunt encourages Australians to photograph and upload insects and other invertebrates to help scientists detect invasive species, which are driving over 80 per cent of Australia's most vulnerable native plants and animals towards extinction. The initiative uses the free iNaturalist app, where artificial intelligence and human experts identify species.See omnystudio
Middle-aged women drinking more alcohol than previous generations
Middle-aged women drinking more alcohol than previous generations Sep 12, 2026 242 In a concerning trend, middle-aged women are drinking more than previous generations and their younger counterparts. Founder of Sober Curious Reset Susannah Myerson gave up drinking at 36 after recognising alcohol's impact on her relationships and wellbeing. Her peer-led program addresses "grey area drinking" – the space between casual drinking and problem drinking, where high-functioning women us
Knights end finals drought amid bunker controversy
Knights end finals drought amid bunker controversy Sep 11, 2026 45 The Newcastle Knights have defeated the South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-10 in an NRL elimination final, securing their first finals victory in three years. The match was marred by controversy when the bunker overturned a try that would have given Souths the lead in the second half.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nutritionist rates trendy health foods worth buying
Nutritionist rates trendy health foods worth buying Sep 11, 2026 186 Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo rates five trendy health foods on their actual nutritional value and cost-effectiveness, including beans, extra virgin olive oil, Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, and avocado. She provides scores out of 10 for each item, explaining their health benefits and potential drawbacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aged care bed crisis leaves elderly stranded in hospitals
Aged care bed crisis leaves elderly stranded in hospitals Sep 11, 2026 388 Australia faces a critical shortage of aged care beds, leaving over 3600 elderly Australians stuck in hospital beds while awaiting appropriate residential care facilities. The federal government's upcoming funding increase for aged care placements falls below inflation and wage growth rates, effectively creating a funding cut that will impact vulnerable older Australians and care workers. See omny
Fremantle storms into first prelim final in 11 years
Fremantle storms into first prelim final in 11 years Sep 11, 2026 36 Fremantle has defeated Geelong by 14 points in an AFL semi-final, with ruckman Luke Jackson starring in the victory. The Dockers have advanced to their first preliminary final in 11 years and will face Sydney at the SCG for a place in the grand final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI expert warns of extinction risk within a decade
AI expert warns of extinction risk within a decade Sep 11, 2026 409 Nobel Prize winner and 'godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton warns that superintelligent artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity, with researchers estimating at least a 10 per cent chance of human extinction within a decade. The warning follows the resignation of Jacob Coxon from Anthropic and OpenAI, who accused both companies of racing irresponsibly towards superintelligence.
Two charged over deadly mistaken identity shooting
Two charged over deadly mistaken identity shooting Sep 11, 2026 31 Two men have been charged over the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Joshua Macdonald in a driveway in Sydney's west last Wednesday. An 18-year-old faces murder charges after police discovered a drone containing evidence linking him to the mistaken identity killing, while a 19-year-old has been charged with participating in a criminal group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/11 conspiracies insult victims 25 years on
9/11 conspiracies insult victims 25 years on Sep 11, 2026 414 America marks 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3000 people when hijacked passenger jets struck the World Trade Center and other targets. The New York Memorial Museum now confronts a troubling trend of social media conspiracy theories claiming the attacks didn't happen or were a government hoax, particularly among the 100 million Americans born after 2001. See om
Man charged with murder in Queensland
Man charged with murder in Queensland Sep 11, 2026 25 A 53-year-old man has been found dead in Townsville, Queensland, with a 47-year-old man charged with his murder. Paramedics attempted CPR after finding the victim unconscious on Friday afternoon, but were unable to revive him. The two men are understood to have known each other, with the accused due to face court today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
French chef's lavender eggs Benedict
French chef's lavender eggs Benedict Sep 11, 2026 186 French Chef Clement Chauvin demonstrates how to make eggs Benedict with a lavender-infused hollandaise sauce on a croissant. The dish features egg yolks, vinegar reduction with tarragon, clarified butter infused with lavender, jambon blanc ham and poached eggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering 9/11; Sydney shooting charges; Optus network outage
Remembering 9/11; Sydney shooting charges; Optus network outage Sep 11, 2026 519 America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3000 people when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and crashed in Pennsylvania. Two people in connection to a deadly mistaken identity shooting in Sydney's west have been charged. An investigation has been launched into an Optus outage that left triple-0 callers struggling to reach em

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