The Politician Who Died Mid-Shag and Other Strange Deaths 10/10/25

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.

Mark Meredith has spent 38 years as a NSW police officer delivering some of the toughest news imaginable - death messages. In this episode, he reveals how officers handle that task before sharing a personal story that changed his life forever. Check out fortemaustralia.org.au For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major change is coming to the way Australians access adult content online. From December, anyone wanting to view porn will have to prove they’re over 18 — not on adult sites, but at the search engine level. What does that mean for your Google account, your privacy, and your options for getting around it? We ask Professor Lisa Given from RMIT. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home and Away star Jessica Redmayne opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her mum, Christine, to dementia. From the first signs of change to the long years of care, Jessica shares her deeply personal journey of love, resilience, and grief — and why she’s determined to raise awareness about a condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than five years after Ivan Milat’s death, questions still linger. Was Australia’s most infamous serial killer responsible for more than seven murders — and did he act alone? We speak with news.com.au’s Cydonee Mardon, who covered Milat’s trial, about the chilling evidence, the push for a parliamentary inquiry, and why some of his relatives still claim he was innocent. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold spent seven years serving inside the palace, working for Charles (now King), Camilla, William, Kate, and Harry. In this episode, Grant reveals what Harry and William were like when they were younger and shares a wild story about Prince Philip. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold spent seven years serving inside the palace, working for Charles (now King), Camilla, William, Kate, and Harry. In this episode, Grant lifts the lid on life behind closed doors — from what Camilla is really like, to whether those bizarre rumours about ironed shoelaces and travelling toilet seats are true. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a major decision about their future after a challenging couple of years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.