Sunrise

One Nation has surged to 26% in recent polling, surpassing the former coalition on 19%, while Labor leads with 34%. The party has teased a significant announcement involving potential defections from coalition MPs. The political discussion covers rising inflation, interest rates, energy policy debates between coal power and renewables, and cost of living pressures, with tensions mounting over potential Liberal leadership changes.

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The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony is taking place in Los Angeles with several Australian artists nominated across multiple categories. Melbourne punk band Amyl and the Sniffers are nominated for Best Rock Performance, while Tame Impala and Rufus Du Sol compete against each other in the Dance Electronic category. Australian K-pop star Rosé's collaboration with Bruno Mars is nominated for Song of the Year alongside Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish.

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Sam Mac celebrates his 10-year anniversary with Sunrise by taking on viewer-selected challenges, starting with riding a velomobile through Darling Harbour.

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Heart Health Month is being celebrated with Red Feb, a campaign raising awareness for cardiovascular disease. Our Sunrise segment features a pull-up competition on the Gold Coast with participants from Brotherhood Gold Coast, including contestants Curtis and Martin, and a surprise appearance by the Cash Cow mascot. Curtis wins the competition with an impressive performance and receives prizes including Krispy Kreme doughnuts and a personal training voucher from AlphaFit.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed a large military flotilla to the Middle East, larger than the one used in Venezuela, as tensions escalate with Iran. Neighbouring countries including Qatar, Egypt and Turkey are attempting to coordinate diplomatic talks between Trump's special representative Steve Witkoff and Iran later this week. Iran has warned it will retaliate and escalate if attacked, raising concerns about a potential regional war and questions about what happens if military strikes proceed.

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Medical misinformation and AI-generated health content are spreading rapidly across social media platforms, with fake doctors and misleading health advice reaching millions of viewers. Leading Australian medical organisations, including the Australian Medical Association and the College of General Practitioners, are warning that false information about vaccines, pregnancy, and treatments is undermining decades of medical science and putting lives at risk. Doctors report spending increasing amounts of clinic time reassuring patients about fake health claims, while diseases like measles are beginning to re-emerge due to vaccine hesitancy.

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New Epstein files reveal Prince Andrew maintained contact with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein after 2010, contradicting his previous statements. The three million documents include emails showing Andrew sent Christmas cards featuring his daughters to Epstein in 2011 and 2012, and requested meetings with Epstein's associates. Australian figures including former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Catherine Keating, daughter of former PM Paul Keating, are also named in the files, though Rudd denies ever meeting Epstein.

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A new food trend transforms potato chips into gourmet snacks by loading them with cold cuts, cheeses, and various sauces. Known as 'charcuterie chippies' or 'chippy boys', these creations range from Italian antipasto-style combinations with prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano to vegetarian options with roasted garlic tomatoes and whipped ricotta, and even sweet versions featuring melted peanut butter and chocolate. The trend offers portable, customisable snacks suitable for picnics and casual dining.

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A Queensland government rebate scheme offering up to $500 for e-bikes and e-scooters resulted in approximately $374,000 being spent on illegal devices. Hundreds of Queenslanders used the rebates to purchase e-bikes and scooters that exceeded the legal maximum speed limit of 25 kilometres per hour. The scheme was designed to encourage active transport among locals.

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Bondi Beach hosted a paddle-out tribute for 12-year-old Nico Antic, who died in a shark attack at Nielsen Park. The North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club, where Nico was an active member of the Nippers program, organised the memorial gathering. Family, friends, schoolmates, and rugby club members came together to honour the boy whose life was tragically cut short.

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