As regional tensions rise, Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner explained why "jumping ship" on your Middle East transit could be a costly mistake for your wallet.

Discover the strategic reason why waiting for the airline to move first is your best bet for a full refund and how to navigate the current surge in airfares.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a surprise, low-key return to Australian soil, swapping private jets for a commercial Qantas flight to kick off a whirlwind four-day tour.

While the couple is visiting children’s hospitals and supporting veterans, critics are questioning the "commercial" nature of the trip and their continued use of royal titles.

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After a tragic accident left her husband paralysed from the neck down, Maryanne Harris refused to accept a "grim" future and hunted the globe for a solution. 

Discover how their groundbreaking robotic exoskeleton is now helping Australians "rewire" their brains to regain independence and walk again.

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After a modest pub meal turned into a subsidised feast for a friend’s luxury order, one listener is demanding that the "50/50 split" be officially banned. 

Join the Afternoon's jury as they deliberate whether this is a harmless social convention or a calculated friendship ambush.

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High fuel prices are driving a massive 130% surge in second-hand EV sales, but is this a permanent shift or just a knee-jerk reaction?

Drive.com.au’s James Ward broke down why the used market is exploding and which iconic Aussie vehicles are still refusing to go electric.

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That iconic green triangle with the gold kangaroo is supposed to signal support for local farmers, but a massive legal loophole is leaving a sour taste in the mouths of Australian producers.

Agronomist Judy Plath joined Carla to reveal how supermarkets can legally claim a product is "91% Australian" even when the star ingredient is imported from overseas—by simply topping it up with local tap water.

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Leigh Gilbert shared the raw, moving story of her father, who survived the horrors of the Thai-Burma Railway and remained a defiant voice for veterans until his death at 94.

Discover how a new AI-enhanced documentary is bringing his experiences to life for a new generation while his daughter seeks the peace he never found.

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From "doom scrolling" in bed to answering emails at midnight, Professor Jason Kovacic reveals how our high-pressure digital habits are physically damaging our arteries and causing a spike in heart disease among 30-somethings.

Discover the "heart-brain axis" and the simple lifestyle shift that could save your life before stress takes its ultimate toll.

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