Moving into a care facility was once considered the only option for many ageing Australians. But there's new technology helping people stay in their homes for longer and for as little as a few hundred dollars. For more, Casey Treloar reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

It's a condition that affects one in five Australians with specialists noticing an alarming rise in children. Dry eyes can dramatically affect quality of life but now we can tell you about a new generation of treatments. For more, Katrina Blowers reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

An Australian doctor has invented a revolutionary device to detect cancer cells in real-time. The tiny wand magnifies rogue cells helping detect potentially deadly tumours sometimes weeks ahead of traditional methods. For more, Jackie Quist reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Shingles is a debilitating condition that strikes down a third of Australians at some point in their lifetime and the cost of the vaccine puts it out of reach for many. But now the program is being expanded so those most at risk can get it for free. For more, Jasmin Teurlings reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Aged care homes are going upmarket, offering residents high-tech protection and a lavish lifestyle in their twilight years. These luxury options are increasing and new laws will see residents paying more. For more, Alice Murray reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Australian defence personnel have teamed up with American, Japanese and other defence forces training for naval warfare. On Sydney Harbour, squads practised boarding exercises designed to capture weapons of mass destruction. For more, Taylor Aiken reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

You could almost set your clock by it with Sydney petrol prices shooting up again right in time for the start of the school holidays tomorrow. And new NRMA analysis has revealed the record amount Sydney servos are making from fuel. For more, Jodi Lee reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

China is pleading with Australia not to ban the sale of its electric vehicles as President Biden is proposing in the United States. Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS, Beijing's Ambassador in Canberra has batted away security concerns over software claiming 'they're just cars'. For more, Mark Riley reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

It's been one month since the hot coffee attack on a baby in a Brisbane park. 7NEWS sat down with the infant's parents who've issued a fresh plea for answers. For more, Michael Hammond reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Suburbs across Sydney's west and southwest have joined the million-dollar property club. For more, Paul Kadak reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

There was pandemonium in the studio of US talk show queen Kelly Clarkson when the entire audience was gifted a trip to Queensland. The Bluey-inspired giveaway was reminiscent of a famous moment on the Oprah Winfrey show. For more, Rachel Baxter reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A trip to the Gold Coast isn't complete without the thrill of a visit to a theme park. Wet 'n' Wild have marked a special milestone celebrating 40 years of fun. For more, Mel Wightman reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

The Premier has declared his government won't be returning to the negotiating table with the embattled Star Casino. The state had been in talks with the gambling giant over tax deferrals when they hit a stalemate over executive bonuses. For more, Rosanna Kingsun reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Melbourne's flatlining property market is opening up new opportunities for investors. While some are deserting the state in protest at higher land taxes, others say now is the time to snap up a bargain. For more, Jackie Quist reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

The shopping centre stabbing death of a Melton teenager has prompted a revenge attack on an innocent family's home. Vandals targeted the wrong address on the eve of an emotional memorial for the 16-year-old victim. For more, Tyra Stowers reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

A Perth father has been found guilty of shocking sex crimes. Adam Lusk drugged and raped multiple women, including teenagers. The FIFO worker used the internet to trap his victims, but his own sadistic recordings became the evidence that convicted him. For more, Lucy Murray reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The cost of living continues to bite and almost 9 out of 10 Aussies say the cost of food and groceries is a cause of stress. Consumer Advocate Choice has found West Australians shopping at Coles and Woolworths are slugged an extra dollar at the checkout, compared with the rest of the country. For more, James Carmody reports. See omnystudio.com/list…

A new facility to house Western Australia's hardest juvenile offenders has been locked in, and it's set to cost taxpayers more than a hundred million dollars. The new centre will be built next door to Banksia Hill and will replace the controversial Unit 18, but there's no date on when. For more, Geof Parry reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

Vladimir Putin has sent a strong warning to the West that he's willing to unleash nuclear war. The Russian President is considering changing the rules around when and against whom Russia can use its nuclear arsenal. For more, Joel Dry reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

A musical about former NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has opened at Sydney's Fringe Festival. The satirical performance claims to celebrate the life of one of our most popular leaders and mourn her sudden fall from grace. For more, Amy Clements reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Now to the work being done by a remarkable team of people to protect and treat Sydney's most cherished wildlife. A special animal hospital at Camden which is run by Sydney University has just been given a big funding boost so its care can go further. For more, Jodi Lee reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In front of a single coffin holding his 2 young sons, a devastated father has told mourners of his undying love for brothers, Ben and Russell Smith. With the boys' mother in custody on murder charges, Nick Smith has remembered his sons' always having fun adventures, and how all of them were best friends. For more, Taylor Aiken reports. See omnystud…

Police from NSW are now helping in the effort to find the remains of the missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. It's a mystery that has eluded authorities since February the mother vanishing after leaving her home for a morning run. Now, a brand new search is underway in the hope of finding her body. For more, Jordy Wright reports. See omnystudio.…

From the Harbour Bridge to Byron Bay and beyond, NSW has always been a simple sell to holidaymakers, but finding staff to show them around is starting to get tough. Now there's a new pitch to school leavers to think beyond construction and mining and consider a career in tourism. For more, Paul Kadak reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

A Sydney lawyer has been convicted of assault for kneeing a police officer in the groin at last year's Vivid Festival. The officers' bodycam recorded the drunken moments before the low blow as police tried to organise her a lift home. For more, Leonie Ryan reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Four teenagers have been arrested following break-ins and a high-speed police chase through Sydney's south. The ute was stolen in Maroubra, but its quick-thinking owner was able to track the thieves and guide the police. For more, Andrew Denney reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

After years of training, some special four-legged friends were celebrated. Assistance dogs help provide life-changing support. For more, Francesca De Nuccio reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

The wait for apartment owners in a troubled Shenton Park development may soon be over. After nearly five years of delays and claims the construction was shoddy, move-in day is finally just a few weeks away. For more, Geof Parry reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

No script and no vape. That will be the rule in Western Australia with the State Government vowing to override new federal laws restricting sales at pharmacies. But now, 7NEWS found the illegal product still easy to buy elsewhere near the Health Minister's office. For more, James Carmody reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The City of Rockingham has backflipped on its decision to delay its Australia Day celebrations. Fireworks will return to January 26 after a public vote in favour of the date. For more, Nick Overall reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Australians are out of pocket more than ever before when it comes to seeing a specialist doctor. Medicare funding for specialist fees is now at the lowest rate on record as some patients turn to fundraising to fill the gap. For more, Rosanna Kingsun reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Brisbane has taken the title of the country's hardest housing market to break into. For more, Queensland property editor, Anna McGraw reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

The Premier is defending regional Labor MPs accused of sleep-walking to the election by a party insider. Labor has yet to field candidates in nine electorates while the Greens have revealed the 10 seats it plans to win. For more, Marlina Whop reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Teen thieves have teed off on a wild crime spree smashing up restaurants and a supermarket with a golf club. The pair destroyed kilograms of meat.. and caused thousands of dollars in damages. For more, Jackie Quist reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Australia is watching on as the US mulls a ban on Chinese-made Electric vehicles with fears the vehicles could be weaponised in a war. Analysts agree, saying the cars could be remotely controlled to cause chaos on our streets. For more, Amelia Brace reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A man who organised a fundraiser for the family of grieving Ballarat woman, Hannah McGuire, has admitted he stole the money to fuel his gambling addiction. A magistrate has described the theft as one of the most self-indulgent acts of greed she's ever dealt with in court. For more, Rochelle Brown reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

The detective in charge of the bungled investigation into the death of Josh Warneke in Broome has confessed that he lost control of the interview. A man ended up wrongly jailed for five years, while the killer remained free. For more, Lucy Murray reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The RBA decision is salt in the wound for Western Australian families already juggling bills and struggling to keep the lights on. New figures from Synergy show debt is surging and more households are needing help to avoid having their power cut off. For more, Francesca De Nuccio reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Two dogs have attacked women in a Perth park. A passing Uber driver stopped to save them as residents reported harrowing screams for help. For more, Nick Overall reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flew in and out of Perth, spending about 12 hours here to inspect a Metronet project that's on track. Recent polls suggest his Government's popularity has veered off course, but Labor says it is full steam ahead. For more, Geof Parry reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A single mother of two from Melbourne's north is under arrest in Turkey accused of leading an Australian terror cell for a Kurdish national group. She was arrested trying to fly home from Istanbul. Now, her friends fear she'll never get a fair trial. For more, Paul Dowsley reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

She's an Olympic gold medallist and a champion hurdler, but what you may not know about our very own Sally Pearson is that she has also set the world record for the egg and spoon race. For more, Mel Wightman reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Four thugs have rammed a Runcorn tobacconist and torched it in an act of pure destruction. They didn't steal anything leaving former police fearing these attacks could spiral out of control. For more, Jackie Quist reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

A boost to Queensland's neonatal services will see an extra 10 special care cots in the south-east. The new unit at Logan Hospital comes off the back of claims of staff shortages which the Health Minister has denied. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

There's a push for food labelling laws to be changed so we know whether Australian companies own our favourite products. New figures show most Aussies are trying to support homegrown but many end up confused. For more, Katrina Blowers reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

Israeli air strikes have pounded Lebanon, delivering its deadliest day since the latest Middle East conflict broke out last October. The death toll now is approaching 500 following a relentless barrage that Israel says was aimed at Hezbollah targets. For more, Joel Dry reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A survey has revealed adults aren't the only ones struggling with the cost of living. A quarter of year 12 students say they're feeling the pinch. It's adding to an already stressful life, as they get ready to sit the HSC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

An inquiry will be launched into Saturday's big bushfire on the Northern Beaches after a routine hazard burn spread out of control leaving locals trapped. Firefighters were still mopping up today as the race to fireproof the city fringe ramps up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts

New South Wales students are set to be banned from using school-issued email addresses to access social media like Tiktok. It follows a 7NEWS campaign fighting for parents to receive more support in the battle against cyberbullying. For more, Taylor Aiken reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Donald Trump has declared that if he loses November's presidential election he won't try again. And if the most recent polls are right his hopes of winning back the White House, are slipping through his fingers. For more, Tim Lester reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por 7NEWS Podcasts