Sunrise

Hundreds of walkie-talkies have exploded across Lebanon a day after scores of pagers used by Hezbollah militants were detonated simultaneously, killing a dozen people. 

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It's lucky seals aren't on a humpback whale's menu after a bewildered little chap found himself in a giant marine mammal's mouth. 

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A pensioner who went missing during a trek for a 'free pint' at the UK's most remote pub, has been found. 

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles is expected to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Cairns following a price tag exposing the true cost of fixing the Bruce Highway. 

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A Melbourne teenager will front court after a stabbing attack sent a Chapel Street nightclub into chaos. A 31-year-old club-goer was allegedly ambushed and stabbed multiple times by two men at a popular venue, Revolver.

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The AFL Grand Final is just one game away for either the Sydney Swans or Port Adelaide as they prepare to clash at the SCG tomorrow night. After dominating all season long the 'Swannies' go in as the favourite. But with Captain Callum Mills ruled out with a hamstring injury coach John Longmire faces a tough call

For more, Swans forward Will Hayward joins.

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Australia's best junior spellers have been crowned in the fourth annual Kids News Prime Minister's Spelling Bee! From over 70,000 school students who registered, three champions have achieved spelling supremacy! Including our next guest whose next challenge is prepping for his big meeting with Albo. 

For more, 13-year-old Aditya Paul from Sydney joins. 

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In the United States, the Federal Reserve has announced a supersized cut, slashing interest rates by half a percentage point. It's a similar situation in the UK where they're preparing to welcome a second-rate cut this year. Meanwhile, here in Australia, we're yet to see any relief since the current rate hike cycle began.

For more, CNN News Anchor, Richard Quest joins.

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Sunrise is joined by the founding director of Western Sydney Women, Amanda Rose, and Perth Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas to discuss the Productivity Commission's new childcare recommendations, unhappy Aussie workers and an iconic food storage company going bankrupt. 

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As this Friday's showdown between the Swans and Port Adelaide edges closer, Power fans have begun making their way to the SCG. But with ticket and transport prices sky high, some fans like our next guest have decided to embark on a 24-hour journey to save some cash and hopefully see their team and book a spot in the Grand Final.

For more, Lee McEwan joins. 


 

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