The big low over the big red heart
Australia is bracing for its biggest rains in decades as a massive monsoonal low over central Australia threatens to dump up to 30 centimetres of rain across the country’s red heart — cutting off roads and towns in South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales. After one of the driest summers in a century and multiple major bushfires, the shift to autumn brings flash flooding warnings across Victoria and beyond.
Downgrading relations with the disgraced former Royal Priince
In Canberra, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes world headlines by becoming the first Commonwealth leader to back moves to strip Prince Andrew of his succession rights — though many note deeper questions about the monarchy itself and the balance between Australia’s republican ambitions and its royal ties.
Trump Tower on the Gold Coast: spare us the cliche
Meanwhile, U.S. headlines ripple across the Pacific: Donald Trump reintroduces 15% tariffs amid a swirl of controversies linking him once again to the Epstein saga. And in unlikely real-estate news, plans for a $1.5 billion Trump Tower on the Gold Coast raise eyebrows — the developer behind the deal has a questionable track record, renewing questions about the Trump brand’s global footprint.
A new non-American social media platform
We talk about the Australian-Palestinian invented Upscrolled, a new social platform challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance.
Songs played on RTHK 3
Bumpy - Nan’s the Word
Kylie Auldist - One Time Offer
Glenys Rae Virus - One Heartache per Annum
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