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Teenagers on high-powered e-bikes have damaged sporting facilities across Brisbane, tearing up netball courts used by hundreds of girls for training and games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father Nonso Okahana, known as Father O, performed a viral halftime dance routine at a basketball game in Tennessee, recreating the iconic Deadpool choreography to NSYNC's music, complete with splits. The dance originated over a year ago as part of a rivalry between two Catholic schools in his diocese, where he and another priest planned a dance-off. The performance, filmed in his cassock, has gained international attention and caught the eye of one of NSYNC's backup dancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Wankernomics, a comedy movement satirising overused corporate jargon and workplace culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Lane, affectionately known as the Lanky Yank, became the highest paid personality on Australian television during the height of his career. His son PJ Lane has created a musical variety spectacular titled 'I Love Your Faces' to honour his father's legacy, featuring showgirls, recreations of The Don Lane Show studio audience, and personal family stories. The production has received standing ovations and connects audiences with a style of entertainment from television's golden era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Beaton is a professional sculptor from New Zealand who creates breathtaking art using aluminium foil as her primary medium. Her work includes commissions ranging from small sculptures to a three-storey concrete structure for the Bellagio Casino, and she has worked on major Hollywood productions including three years on The Hobbit films at Weta Workshop. Beaton's foil sculpting techniques went viral on TikTok after she demonstrated how accessible and affordable the art form is, using materials readily available in any kitchen cupboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith Ward, a 22-year-old New Zealand-born, Australian-raised dancer, has become the first Kiwi and third Aussie to join the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad. After completing her rookie season, she returns home to Perth during the off-season and announces her plans to audition for a second season with the iconic cheerleading team. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders gained renewed global attention through the Netflix series 'America's Sweethearts', which showcases the rigorous audition process and demanding lifestyle of the world-famous squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise Scott returns to solo stand-up comedy after more than a decade, performing a show that draws on her experience battling breast cancer and filming Mother and Son whilst undergoing chemotherapy. The veteran comedian discusses the challenges of brain fog from post-cancer medication letrozole, accidentally drinking hand sanitiser on set, and her recent Logie nomination. Her first performance takes place at the Sydney Opera House in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Porter rose to fame as a child actress in the 1991 film Curly Sue and appeared in Parenthood alongside Steve Martin. After transitioning from acting to pursue her passion for music, she performed on Broadway in productions including Footloose and A Chorus Line before winning the tenth season of The Voice America in 2016. She is currently working on a new album, 35 years after her breakout film role, and maintains connections with former co-stars including Jim Belushi and mentor Christina Aguilera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew has been removed from Royal Lodge and relocated to Wood Farm Cottage at Sandringham, with plans to move to Marsh Farm in early April. A formal police complaint has been filed regarding allegations of a second woman being trafficked to a royal residence. Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, has closed down amid allegations of financial impropriety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitness expert Sam Wood discusses effective strategies for maintaining exercise goals beyond January, emphasising the importance of starting small with achievable targets rather than overwhelming commitments. Wood recommends walking, resistance training and increased protein consumption as foundational elements, noting that brief 10-minute walks throughout the day can be as effective as longer single sessions. Strength training builds lean muscle that transforms the body into a fat-burning machine, with fitness success being measured more by how one feels rather than appearance alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grammy Awards red carpet showcased bold fashion statements from music's biggest stars, with standout looks ranging from sophisticated black and white ensembles to daring avant-garde designs. Chapel Rowan made headlines with a controversial skirt-and-prosthetic ensemble, while Miley Cyrus blended rock star edge with high fashion in Celine by Michael Ryder. Heidi Klum's restrictive latex bodycon dress limited her mobility, and male attendees including Benson Boone in custom Giorgio Armani brought varied levels of sartorial risk to the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped at knifepoint from her bedroom at age 14 in 2002 by a religious extremist, sparking one of America's most high-profile missing persons investigations. After 270 days held captive in plain sight, she was found alive, her rescue aided by her nine-year-old sister Mary Catherine's crucial memory of the kidnapper. More than 20 years later, Smart has released a Netflix documentary reclaiming her narrative, using her experience to advocate for abuse survivors and challenge harmful myths surrounding sexual assault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Peck is an acclaimed pianist, music director and vocal coach who has worked with Broadway stars Kristen Chenoweth and Skylar Astin, Paramore's Hayley Williams, and Billie Eilish for her 2024 Oscars performance. He has also coached Amy Poehler, Katherine Hahn and Rashida Jones as part of the Something Something Singers for Christmas performances, and prepared David Hasselhoff for his London West End debut in 9 to 5. Peck provides vocal warm-ups and cool-downs for major tours and award shows, including all 50 of Hayley Williams' performances on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian author Kathy Lette discusses her latest novel 'The Sisterhood Rule', released today, which explores the complex relationship between two sisters torn apart when one has an affair with the other's husband. The book combines humour with themes of female solidarity, featuring rules for sisterhood including loyalty, support and never letting a man come between sisters. Lette, who has written over 20 books since her 1979 debut 'Puberty Blues', divides her time between London and Australia and emphasises the strength of female friendships and sisterly bonds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Epstein files reveal emails from Sarah Ferguson congratulating Jeffrey Epstein on the birth of his son 15 years ago, despite claims of cutting ties with him. Savannah Guthrie's mother has disappeared from her Arizona home, with authorities now treating it as a crime scene rather than a missing persons case. The 2026 Grammy Awards featured musicians wearing pins and speaking out in support of immigrants, while Cher mistakenly announced 'Luther Vandross' instead of Kendrick Lamar and Scissor's song 'Luther' for Record of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.