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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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    Health insurance premiums jump 4.41% in biggest hike

    Australian health insurance premiums are increasing by an average of 4.41%, the largest rise in nearly a decade. Gold policyholders will pay approximately $167 more for singles and $330 more for families annually, with major providers like NIB implementing increases up to 5.47%. Australians earning over $101,000 without private health insurance face a Medicare levy surcharge of $1,010, while basic hospital policies cost around $977, making coverage financially advantageous for many despite the premium increases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

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    Crackdown on dodgy immigration agents begins

    New laws targeting unethical migration agents commence today, introducing stricter oversight and enhanced continuing professional development requirements. The regulations respond to cases of agents supplying false information and exploiting vulnerable clients, with 14 registered migration agents sanctioned this year after the Department of Home Affairs tripled funding to the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). The changes limit daily training classes from 10 to six and require more interactive education, while less than 1% of agents have been sanctioned overall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

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    Jackie O sues ARN for $82 million

    Jackie O is suing her former employer ARN for unfair contract termination, seeking $82.25 million in compensation. The lawsuit follows a similar action by her ex-co-host Kyle Sandilands just one week earlier, with Jackie citing psychosocial health and safety issues and bullying in the workplace. ARN has stated they will challenge both lawsuits from their former radio stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

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    Shark nets removed early across NSW beaches

    Shark nets have been removed from New South Wales beaches one month earlier than usual, just before the Easter long weekend. The decision follows a summer that recorded the highest number of shark attacks in January for the past decade. Alternative mitigation strategies include acoustic receivers that track bull sharks through buoys at beaches like Vaucluse and Balmoral, providing data on shark seasonality and activity patterns, particularly during weather events and murky water conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

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    Trump's oil ultimatum and health insurance surge

    US President Donald Trump declares America will no longer assist countries with oil supply issues if they didn't support the US regarding Iran, as 20% of global oil supplies remain blocked behind the Strait of Hormuz due to US-Iran tensions. Australian private health insurance premiums increase by 4.41% from today, the largest rise in nearly a decade, with one in four Australians considering abandoning their coverage. The Australian Government launches Medicare Mental Health Check-In, a free service without GP referral requirements for people experiencing mild to moderate psychological distress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

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    Small businesses to raise prices after RBA scraps surcharges

    The Reserve Bank of Australia has scrapped surcharge payments on card transactions, but small businesses warn they will pass these costs onto consumers through higher prices. Small business owners report struggling with mounting expenses including fees, taxes, payday super payments, minimum wage increases, and the abolition of junior award rates. The debate centres on whether banks making record profits should absorb transaction processing costs, or whether small businesses and consumers will bear the burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

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    Childcare safety overhaul after landmark report

    A landmark report into Australia's childcare sector has revealed significant failures in child protection systems, identifying major loopholes that child predators have exploited to access children. The report contains 23 recommendations aimed at strengthening fundamental safeguards that currently provide a false sense of security. The government has indicated it will actively consider all recommendations and work with opposition parties in a bipartisan effort to improve childcare safety standards across the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

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    Trump tells allies to get their own oil

    US President Donald Trump has criticised allies including Australia in a social media post about oil independence and military support, stating the United States won't help countries that weren't there for America. Australian Housing Minister Claire O'Neill responds that the government wants to see de-escalation of the Iran conflict and a clear timeline for resolution, while Shadow Attorney General Michaelia Cash emphasises Australia needs stronger fuel security and clarity on the government's response to US requests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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