Leaving an abusive relationship can feel like an impossible legal and financial minefield for survivors seeking safety.

Family law expert Breanna Farrell breaks down the powerful new 12-month police directions that bypass the court system entirely to provide immediate protection when it's needed most.

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It is being hailed as the biggest breakthrough in depression treatment in 80 years, but financial barriers are keeping it out of reach for everyday Australians.

UNSW Professor of Psychiatry Colleen Loo explained how a "revolutionary" medical ketamine rollout is leaving vulnerable patients behind due to a lack of Medicare funding.

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Continuous Call Team host Mark Levy didn’t hold back on his fears for State of Origin Game One, taking aim at referee Ashley Klein's recent whistle-happy form.

Hear why Levy is begging the match officials to stay out of the way and let a classic, free-flowing footy slugfest take centre stage.

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From Neighbours teen heartthrob to acting opposite Russell Crowe, Daniel Macpherson has survived it all—including a fractured pelvis and a wonky nose.

He joined Carla to reveal the extreme, real-life injuries he suffered while filming his brutal new MMA movie, Beast.

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Think retirement means slowing down for a quiet cup of tea?

Meet 75-year-old great-grandmother Jacky Hudson, a vision-impaired lawn bowler who just got selected to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games.

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When a Brisbane man's wife threatens divorce after he tries to skip her best friend's milestone birthday for the State of Origin, he takes his grievance straight to Carla's Court.

Listen to the Afternoons jury clash over whether a 40th birthday dinner takes precedence over the ultimate Queensland football ritual, or if this scheduling mishap is grounds for a total boycott.

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The Royal Commission has heard a tragic, second-by-second timeline of the surprise shooting, leaving security agencies under immense pressure over how the gunmen slipped through the cracks.

Listen to Nine News reporter Damian Ryan break down the chilling evidence and explain why the inquiry is about to go behind closed doors.

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The art of manual driving is shifting into reverse, with new sales of stick shifts plummeting to just 1.6% across Australia.

Carla and FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber dive into whether the classic manual gearbox is completely dead, or if it still holds a vital place for young Aussies entering regional trades.

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