Sunrise

The Artful Dodger is a global hit Disney Plus series inspired by Oliver Twist, set in the fictional Australian colony of Port Victory in the 1850s. The show follows former pickpocket Jack Dawkins who reinvented himself as a surgeon, featuring a largely Australian cast including Susie Porter, Maya Mitchell and Lucy Rose Leonard. The second season was filmed in Sydney's inner west, with elaborate period costumes, sets and props recreating 19th century colonial Australia.

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A tropical low is building off Queensland's north coast with a low chance of developing into a cyclone this week. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that millions of Queenslanders should prepare for several days of widespread heavy rain, thunderstorms and potential flash flooding, with some areas expected to receive more than 90 millimetres. The severe weather is forecast to intensify from Thursday through the weekend, particularly affecting western, northern and southeastern parts of the state.

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The 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership season launches with team captains gathering in Sydney. Brisbane Broncos face significant roster changes with Payne Haas transferring to the Rabbitohs and Adam Reynolds announcing his retirement at season's end. The defending premiers prepare for the World Club Challenge in the UK while dealing with key player departures and injury concerns.

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Buckingham Palace has issued an unprecedented statement saying the King is prepared to support police investigating Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police are examining allegations including potential sex trafficking to Andrew's Royal Lodge mansion and the possible sharing of confidential information with Epstein during Andrew's time as trade envoy. The palace's willingness to cooperate, potentially including handing over documents and diaries, marks a significant shift in the royal family's handling of the scandal.

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Thousands of protesters clashed with police across Australian cities during demonstrations against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, with the most violent scenes occurring in Sydney. Dozens were arrested and several police officers were injured as crowds refused to disperse after being asked to relocate from Town Hall to Hyde Park. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defended police actions, revealing that 7,000 Jewish mourners were in the city simultaneously, requiring police to prevent the groups from converging.

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Two hostel workers in Laos received fines of only $185 each for destroying evidence related to the methanol poisoning deaths of Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles. The families discovered the court verdict through a group chat with other victims' families rather than being notified by Australian authorities. Additionally, a party room for the Greens in Parliament House has blown out from a $500,000 budget to $2.2 million, with Senate President Sue Lyons declining to take responsibility for approving the cost increase.

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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy features several viral moments, including Swiss snowboarder Jonas Hassler's discovery of exceptional tiramisu in the athletes' village that's constantly sold out. American downhill skier Breezy Johnson broke her gold medal just five hours after winning, prompting warnings to other athletes about celebrating too vigorously. Germany's luge team has been training in Italian hand gestures to communicate with locals during the Games.

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Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old missing woman, is the subject of a kidnapping investigation with a ransom demand of eight million Australian dollars in Bitcoin, due by 11 a.m. Arizona time. Investigators are working to authenticate a ransom note sent to a local TV station while conducting searches including a septic tank on the property. Former FBI agent Mike Harrigan discusses the challenges of verifying ransom demands and the difficult decision families face about whether to pay kidnappers.

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Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo serves as an important cultural and spiritual site for locals, where traditional ceremonies and family events take place. Visitors can participate in traditional prayer rituals involving specific bowing sequences, coin offerings, and wish-making customs. The shrine visit is part of a broader exploration of Japanese destinations, including Harajuku's fashion district, showcasing both historical and contemporary aspects of Japanese culture.

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Today FM breakfast hosts Nathan, Roy and Emma are competing in a massive tug-of-war competition at CommBank Stadium featuring 18 players per side and a 70-metre rope. The best-of-three contest between Team Nathan (the Dragons) and Team Emma (the Doggies) includes celebrity participants such as Commando Steve, Matty J, and NRL legends James Graham and Matt Cooper, with the winning team receiving a trip to Vegas.

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