Aussies are bracing for a wet and wild summer as heavy rain and flash flooding hit the East Coast on day one. The forecast predicts severe thunderstorms, above-average rainfall, and scorching temperatures with warm nights across much of the country.

For more, Meteorologist Angus Hines joins.

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After nearly five decades, Victoria Police are closer than ever to solving Melbourne's infamous Easey Street murder case. Final steps are being taken to extradite the long-time suspect, giving the victims' families renewed hope for closure after years of delays.

For more, former Victoria Police Detective, Charlie Bezzina joins.

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A Brisbane artist is seeking help after thieves stole $10,000 worth of artwork in a break-in on Sunday morning. It’s the third such attempt in three weeks, with the thieves bypassing security by breaking the door’s hinges.

For more, gallery owner Michelle Sparks joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Employment Minister Murray Watt and Nationals MP, Barnaby Joyce to discuss pubs boycotting Australia Day and gas industry leaders urging the government to tackle supply shortages.

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The Qld Government introduces its landmark Making Queensland Safer Laws but reveals it will put more stress on the state’s youth prison system.

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The family of murdered mum Alicia Schiller is outraged after her killer is granted leave for IVF treatment. Schiller, serving 16 years for a 2014 stabbing, could have a child raised in prison until age five. Victoria's Opposition seeks to overturn the decision.

For more, the Criminal Justice Spokesperson for the Australian Lawyers Alliance, Greg Barns SC, joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Education Minister Jason Clare and Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to discuss how Australia’s new legislation restricting social media access for under-16s will work.

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Thanks to a quick-thinking driver, 33 school students were safely evacuated after their school bus exploded into flames. Also onboard was 11-year-old, Evie CLydesdale, who kept her cool and helped younger students to escape the blaze.

For more, Evie and her parents Victoria and Damien join.

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Sunrise is joined by the host of Triple M Nightshift, Luke Bona and commentator, Cath Webber to discuss the impact of new social media restrictions and Queensland's tough stance on youth crime.

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Convicted murderer Alicia Schiller, serving a 16-year sentence, has been granted permission to leave a Victorian prison for IVF treatment. She will cover all costs, and if successful, the child will be raised in prison.

For more, partner at the major law firm Thomson Geer, Justin Quill joins.

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