Tensions near Australia are at an all-time high with China’s military buildup and US warnings of an imminent Taiwan invasion. Australia faces calls from American allies to boost defence spending ahead of Albanese’s first meeting with Trump at the G7 later this month.

For more, Liberal Senator James Paterson joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland is already a top destination, but the state government is launching a new 20-year, $80 billion plan to make it number one again. The strategy includes boosting national parks and securing direct flights from India. Premier David Crisafulli unveils the blueprint today to supercharge Sunshine State tourism.

For more, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you checked your smoke alarm? Nearly half of homes affected by fire in NSW last year had none working. With winter here and fire risks rising, the state government is launching a new safety campaign, with firefighters going door-to-door to spread the word.

For more, New South Wales Fire and Rescue Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunrise is joined by Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek and Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce to discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese standing firm against the US Trump administration and rejecting calls to increase defence spending amid US warnings about the threat posed by China.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunrise is joined by Health Minister Mark Butler and Liberal Senator Jane Hume to discuss the Coalition going into clean up mode, taxing sugary drinks and Liberal MP Tim Wilson's policy push for kids to get a side hustle.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As winter begins Sunday, Australia braces for extremes—from southern cold fronts to warmer northern temps—as meteorologists watch shifting patterns.

For more, Senior Meteorologist from the Bureau of Meteorology Dean Narramore joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunrise is joined by commentator, Cath Webber and Luke Bona, from the "Bona-fide" Podcast to discuss a fresh push to tax sugary drinks, less young people reportedly vaping and national scone day.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another twist in Trump's tariff fight: an appeals court has ruled the tariffs can stay, overturning a previous block.

For more, former White House spokesperson Pete Seat joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health authorities are urging Australians to get vaccinated ahead of a winter ‘triple virus surge’—flu, RSV, and COVID cases are rising. Queensland is also seeing a sharp spike in whooping cough.

For more, the Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health Services Paul Griffin joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with 30 offences after allegedly firing shots into a home in Kingaroy, Queensland. He fled, sparking a major manhunt and lockdown. 

For more, Superintendent Doug McDonald joins.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.