They started as a treatment for diabetes, but GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become the most talked-about drugs in modern medicine.

With two-thirds of Australians now living with obesity, the shift from lifestyle-only messaging to pharmaceutical solutions is accelerating, but is it just a new form of diet culture, or a genuine medical breakthrough?

Today, we get rare access to one of the original pioneers of the science. Professor Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Advisor at Novo Nordisk, joins us to answer your questions. 

Plus, Lotte addresses the headlines regarding side effects and why the FDA recently removed a major warning from the label.

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• Anthony Albanese tells Australians to go about our lives but only buy the fuel and diesel needed
• The WA government has declared emergency powers allowing them to force fuel companies to share details on the supply chain
• Donald Trump has attended the US Supreme Court to hear arguments about birthright citizenship as he posts about Iran asking for a ceasefire
• Jackie O's friend and podcast co-host Gemma O'Neil has defended her decision to withdraw from the public eye

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• Anthony Albanese will address the nation on the fuel crisis amidst the conflict in the middle east
• Donald Trump says the US could end Iran war 'in two to three weeks'
•  King Charles and Queen Camilla won't be able to meet Epstein survivors on their upcoming US trip. Nor will they be meeting with Prince Harry whilst there. 
• Vegas showgirl sues Taylor Swift over album branding
• Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat bars in Europe chocolate heist

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If you could press play on Australia, what would you hear?

This week, the National Film and Sound Archive has added nine more iconic sounds to its permanent collection, and they range from the deeply moving to the flat-out hilarious.

We’re unpacking the 2026 inductees, including the viral 'succulent Chinese meal' arrest, Missy Higgins’ breakout hit ‘Scar’, and the pedestrian crossing 'beep' that ended up in a Billie Eilish song.

Plus, we look back at the powerful 2015 Australian of the Year speech by Rosie Batty and the jingle that ensured no Aussie would ever forget the number 1300 655 506.

Claire Murphy joins us to travel through the sonic history of the country and find out what really makes a sound 'quintessentially Australian'.

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• An inquest will reconstruct the final moment of fugitive Dezi Freeman's life
• Fuel prices may not drop before the Easter long weekend
• A giant Trans flag has been unfurled in Brisbane to protest state government restrictions to gender affirming health care
• Tiger Woods told police he was looking at his phone prior to Friday's crash
• Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not be attending the royal family Easter gathering on Sunday

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• Radio icon Jackie O Henderson has launched an $82 million dollar legal battle against ARN following the shock termination of her landmark contract.
• The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a major win for shoppers by banning surcharge fees on debit and credit cards starting this October.
• The Fair Work Commission has officially abolished "junior" pay rates for young adults working in retail, fast food, and pharmacies. 
• Celine Dion has announced her first concert series since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.

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With the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran dragging on, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and Australian petrol pumps. As the Prime Minister unveils a National Fuel Security Plan to stop the panic buying, we look at why the fuel excise has been halved and what it actually means for your hip pocket.

Plus, with Victoria and Tasmania introducing free public transport while other states hold out, we’re joined by political analyst Amy Remeikis to unpack the federal government's relief strategy and why some states are refusing to come to the party.

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• Locals in Walwa are wondering if one of them turned in fugitive police killer Dezi Freeman 
• Donald Trump has threatened to obliterate Iran's power structure after they called the US peace deal "unrealistic"
• Researchers say data shows vaping causes cancer
• The makers of Euphoria show Eric Dane's last role in new trailer

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• Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by police at a property in Victoria’s north-east, after seven months on the run.

• National Cabinet has agreed on a new plan to boost fuel security across Australia, with all states and territories on board.

• Principals and school leaders are facing rising threats, physical violence and bullying, with more than half seriously contemplating leaving their roles.

• Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son is following in his footsteps, winning his first bodybuilding competition.

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Technological advances rarely arrive without trade-offs, and now our smartphones are back under the microscope with claims they are fundamentally changing the way we fall in love. 

From 'phubbing' your partner to forming attachment-style bonds with your device, we investigate how constant notifications might be interfering with our ability to form deep human connections. 

We speak with psychologist Carly Dober and sex-and-relationship therapist Lisa Torney to find out if your phone is acting like a 'significant other' and how we can stay intimately connected in a digital world.

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• Free nationwide public transport to be discussed at today's National Cabinet
• Iran says it is ready to respond to a US ground attack as Washington dispatched thousands of Marines to the region
• Aussie Sam Kerr has shrugged off the Matildas defeat in the Asian Cup to score for English side Chelsea
• Brittany Spears has reportedly remained sober since her DUI arrest earlier this month
• Friends star Lisa Kudrow has admitted she’s only now catching up on the show
• There are reports icon Kylie Minogue will star at the 2026 AFL Grand Final

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• Lisa Torney, Sex & Relationship Counsellor  

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• Anthony Albanese has hit back at Donald Trump, after the US President took a swipe at Australia and a string of allies, for not getting more involved in the war against Iran.

• Drivers could see petrol costs reduced by 26c a litre, under a coalition proposal to halve the fuel excise as the Middle East conflict drags on.
• Jackie O Henderson could be dragged into a bitter legal battle, brought by her former co-host Kyle Sandilands over his record $100 million radio contract dispute. 

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  Taylor Swift has made her first public appearance this year, attending the iHeart Radio Music Awards with fiancé, Travis Kelce.

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From a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction to a humanoid robot making an appearance at the White House, the internet moves so fast that if you blink, you’ve missed half of it.

This week, we’re unpacking the three tech stories you need to be across. We look at the Los Angeles jury that found Meta and Google liable for millions in damages, marking a massive win in the fight against app features designed to hook minors. 

Plus, we’re stepping inside the White House where Melania Trump has welcomed a human-shaped AI guest to pitch the future of 'robot teachers'. 

And, why has OpenAI suddenly pulled the plug on its viral video-generation tool, Sora? We’re joined by futurist Mark Pesce to unpack it all. 

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• The IOC has banned trans women from competing in female Olympic events from 2028
• Panic fuel buying is about price rises not shortage fears
• Cyclone Narelle has strengthened to a category 4 as it tracks towards the WA coast today
• Kyle Sandilands will make his first court appearance today to fight his contract termination
• Prince William says he's considering dumping his beard in favour of a moustache

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• A U.S. jury has ordered Google and Meta to pay $4.3 million after finding them liable for social media addiction

• PM Anthony Albanese has called a second emergency meeting with state leaders to manage the growing fuel crisis
• Australia’s medical regulator is planning a major shake-up of sunscreen rules
• Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded a key to the city

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We’ve only just cooled down from the steamy fourth season of Bridgerton, but the next lead has officially been confirmed, and it’s a major departure from the original books.

As speculation reaches a fever pitch, we’re indulging in everything we know about the much-anticipated fifth season.

Today, we sit down with Grace Rouvray from the Watch Party podcast to unpack the reveal of Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, exploring the internet’s reaction to the gender-swap and why the show decided to skip over Eloise for now.

Plus, we investigate the future of Lady Whistledown and whether we’ll be waiting years for the next chapter of the ton to drop on Netflix

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• Aussies bracing for supermarket shock as experts warn grocery prices will rise slowly as diesel shortages hit the supply chain
• US Today Show host Savannah Guthrie has given her first interview since the abduction of her mother
• OpenAI is shutting down Sora, the app users used to create deep fakes of public figures
• An Iranian official says the US 15 point peace plan is still being considered
• Australia's Foreign Minister has warned Israel against occupying Lebanon

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