Many common treatments for back pain aren’t working, a new study has found, prompting urgent calls to find relief for the one in five Australians who are suffering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A southwest Sydney family is urging people to stay on top of their health after their sister Helen Bettison died unexpectedly at work aged just 44, leaving behind three children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A day after his call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump spoke to Ukraine's leader the first time they have talked since that fiery clash at the White House. President Trump has made an unexpected request as he works towards a ceasefire deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Australia’s home security market is booming, with plenty of discounts and deals to help stop crooks in their tracks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Flood ravaged towns in North Queensland are once again on edge, after another day of relentless rain. Records were broken overnight as anxious residents prepare for the possibility of round two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

An experiment with digital arrival cards has gone so well with Aussie travellers, that it is now being rolled out on more flights. The online version is set to replace the yellow paper cards that passengers fill out when they touch down in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A new campaign is on to make dental care more affordable for older Australians. Every year thousands of seniors need hospital treatment for basic problems triggering a fresh push to make oral health a national priority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Two sacked nurses from Bankstown Hospital have finally faced court for allegedly threatening Israeli patients in an online rant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A close-knit Melbourne family has been torn apart by a scammer from within. He preyed on his own relatives tricking them into transferring their life savings before gambling the entire fortune away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A convicted child sex offender has been run out of a country SA town by a group of angry mums and dads. Damien Bell is a parolee staying at a house within eyesight of a Port Pirie primary school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Anxiety affects 40% of Australians and for some it can be crippling. Queensland researchers are hoping to unlock the genetics that cause the disorder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

An inquest has heard Lillie told a friend she didn't feel safe around Paul Tyson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Israel's military says it's continuing its attacks on Gaza, following a wave of overnight airstrikes that killed more than 400 Palestinians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Ukraine agreed to a US-backed 30-day ceasefire a week ago, but Russia has yet to sign. A high-stakes phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could be a turning point, with the White House remaining optimistic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

The two Presidents spoke for more than 90 minutes about a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Melbourne's Irish pubs are bursting at the seams with St Patrick's Day celebrations in full swing. The festivities are bittersweet at one of the city's favourite venues which will close its doors for good tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze has condemned a chaotic courtside battle between adults at an under-eights game. Parents, coaches and referees were lashing out, sparking calls for a crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Police in Melbourne have launched a manhunt for an arsonist after attacking a small business, our reporter Teegan Dolling is on the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

For the second time in a week, Malcolm Turnbull has triggered a political outcry by calling the AUKUS pact a 'terrible deal'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Malcolm Turnbull has triggered a political outcry for the second time in a week, calling the AUKUS pact a 'terrible deal'. The former prime minister hit out as doubts over whether Australia will bank on the nuclear submarines deal grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

An old-fashioned scrapbook combined with new age social media triggered an emotional reunion between a former patient and her nurse. Stacey Mallett was determined to finally thank a woman who was so kind to her as she battled cancer more than 30 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The safety of workers building the M6 tunnel is in the spotlight after more than a dozen were diagnosed with silicosis, a devastating and incurable lung disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Prices on life-changing medicines for women are about to be slashed, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars a year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Australian teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has broken the 20-second barrier for the 200 metres during the Queensland Athletics championships in Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

7NEWS can reveal the PM is considering sending a small contingent of Australian troops to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A Chinese ambassador has called the warships stalking Australia's coast a "gesture of friendliness," insisting the unannounced live-fire drills were nothing to worry about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A special bank scheme is helping students and families cut the cost of education. The program offers free cash for savvy savers to help take the pain out of paying for school essentials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

South-East Queenslanders are set to be hit with higher electricity prices. We could all be paying an extra $120 a year, right as rebates run out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

As Australia faces a critical shortage of doctors, primary care experts say the solution could be reforming university admissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A rescue mission to save two astronauts stranded in space has ended before it even began. They've been up there for more than 9 months, but the wait will continue after the launch was scrubbed moments before blast off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

The rain has eased, with rivers and creeks receding. The Cyclone Alfred emergency is over, and now the focus is on recovery, with a big cleanup underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, but experts are warning the virus remains an active threat, and Australia is still not ready for the next major health crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Explosions and fire erupted from a fuel tanker after it was rammed by a container ship in the North Sea. The crash took place off East Yorkshire in northern England. A huge rescue operation saved 37 crew members, although one person is still missing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A mammoth clean-up mission is underway across south-east Queensland, and the focus now shifted to recovering from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Donald Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada by doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25 percent to 50 percent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Finder research reveals the top frequent flyer credit cards, with big banks offering bonus points to attract new customers. Meanwhile, a new study shows that over 40% of Australians are using credit cards to earn travel points, although not everyone is managing their debt responsibly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The state's dairy farmers claim they are losing thousands of dollars a day to keep South Australia’s milk supply flowing. They are blaming a once-in-a-generation drought and are pleading for the government to ramp up financial support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A leading risk consultant says the astonishing shotgun incident at Avalon demonstrates the need for a major review of Australia's airport security. As a 17-year-old faces charges, the Albanese government has ordered airports to find and fix security gaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

There’s a new twist in the ongoing battle to save Star casinos in Sydney and Queensland, as American gaming giant Bally steps in with an 11th-hour offer, though the deal comes with a catch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

NAPLAN testing kicks off this week and there is a push to tackle Australia's maths crisis. One new initiative is changing the way maths teachers are trained to make the subject much easier for students to understand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

You should never sit an exam on an empty stomach - you may have heard it but is it true? Now, Adelaide researchers have found a link between eating breakfast and NAPLAN results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

The family of a Western Sydney businessman assassinated in front of his young son claims his killer's sentence is just a slap on the wrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

Melbourne firefighters are warning faulty and expired equipment is putting lives at risk. They have slammed a decision by Fire Rescue Victoria to spend $30 million on consultants while 60 per cent of their truck fleet is out of date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

As potholes get worse, furious drivers are demanding action as roads are carved up by buses and extra cars around the southwest Metro line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

The minister in charge of Victoria’s bail laws is under pressure to quit her post as she battles a housing crisis in her other portfolio. Sonya Kilkenny promised action on bail laws ‘very soon’ while the premier held talks with Victoria’s new top cop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The King has made a symbolic visit to a British warship in the North Sea. In full navy uniform, he told the crew the world has become increasingly uncertain, and their role has never been more important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, every cent counts and 7NEWS has uncovered millions of dollars in unclaimed cash. From Lotto wins to forgotten super, there is money hiding in plain sight and it's ready to be claimed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

EXCLUSIVE: There has been a senseless vandal attack and bizarre theft at a Modbury North childcare centre. A man has been captured on camera destroying a child's play area and it has left staff and parents devastated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

South East Queensland is on alert and locking down, as Cyclone Alfred creeps closer to the coast. Millions of residents are being told to stay home or plan to evacuate if they're at risk of flooding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts

A 39-year-old Adelaide mother has been jailed for sex crimes against a 14-year-old schoolboy. A District Court judge told the fitness model her behaviour was ‘breathtakingly brazen’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af 7NEWS Podcasts