A Fast Train From Sydney to Melbourne: Will It Actually Happen? 24/10/25

We put Nova radio hosts Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel to the test with a rapid-fire quiz covering the biggest headlines of 2025 — from viral sports moments to showbiz shake-ups and weird global firsts. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

news.com.au’s Bronte Coy chats to royal author Robert Jobson about the scandals rocking the monarchy. From Andrew and Epstein to the theft of royal jewels, the bitter Charles-William-Harry split, and the secrets behind palace walls that could threaten the future of the Crown. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two decades on air, Jonesy & Amanda reveal the moments that shaped them, including the risky bets, the deep regrets, the chaos, the laughs, and yes… the day they drank each other’s blood. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket tragic and Half-Arsed History host Riley Knight joins us to revisit the three most controversial moments in Ashes history — from Dennis Lillee’s infamous metal bat stunt to Jonny Bairstow’s explosive stumping. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Erin Patterson was found guilty over the mushroom murders, jurors said the evidence spoke for itself. But what exactly did they see? In this episode, we speak with writer Greg Haddrick, who followed the case closely to unpack the most shocking moments from the trial and the evidence that sealed Erin’s fate. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Swans champ and Telstra ambassador Isaac Heeney told us he would answer any question we had for him, no matter how unhinged. Trust us, we really pushed the limits. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drag superstar Trinity the Tuck spills all, from working with Taylor Swift to making her wild new Tubi movie Slay. She also dishes on what she really thinks of Australia’s biggest personalities. There's no filter, but it's all fun. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s been dreaming of a fast train from Sydney to Melbourne for decades - but will it ever leave the station? We speak to Professor Christopher Pettit from UNSW to find out how likely high-speed rail really is, and when we might finally get on track. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was reportedly attacked by a drone, journalist Yusuf Omar was on board — alongside Greta Thunberg. In this episode, he relives the chaos at sea, the moment their vessel caught fire, and reveals what Greta is really like when the cameras aren’t rolling. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half-Arsed History host Riley Knight joins us to talk about some of history’s strangest deaths — from a politician who died while doing the deed to a Viking bitten by a severed head. Honestly, you couldn’t make this stuff up. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.