Headlines: 91-year-old kills one, injures two others in car crash

A 91-year-old woman has killed one person and injured two others in a car crash in outer eastern Melbourne this afternoon.
Hamas has agreed to release 10 of the hostages it took on 7 October 2023, as a new round of ceasefire negotiations with Israel continues.
The Queensland Maroons delivered a convincing victory over the NSW Blues to win the 2025 men’s State of Origin series.
Today’s good news: The first malaria treatment safe for babies to take has been approved for use.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From the Daily Os. I'm Sam Kazlowski.

Speaker 2 (00:07):
I'm Lucy Tassel.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's Thursday, the tenth of July. Here's what's making headlines
this evening.

Speaker 2 (00:14):
A ninety one year old woman has killed one person
and injured two others in a car crash in out
of eastern Melbourne this afternoon. Victoria Police said it was
investigating the crash, which was not believed to be intentional.
One of those injured was a young boy aged around
two to three, with police describing his injuries as life threatening.
Superintendent Justin Goldsmith told media on Thursday afternoon that the

(00:38):
woman drove onto a footpath for forty to fifty meters
before striking The group of people then drove through a
fence into a nearby park, stopping just in front of
a playground. The driver was described as sustaining minor injuries
but was taken to hospital for assessment. Goldsmith said fourteen
people have been killed in road accidents in Victoria in

(00:59):
the last days during school holidays in the state.

Speaker 1 (01:05):
Hamas has agreed to release ten of the hostages it
took on the seventh of October twenty twenty three as
a new round of ceasefire negotiations with Israel continues. The group,
which Australia lists as a terrorist organization, said it was
still seeking quote genuine guarantees for a permanent ceasefire from
Israel in Gaza. It comes amid a visit by Israeli

(01:26):
Prime Minister Benjamin Netnahu to the US, which is involved
in ceasefire negotiations. President Donald Trump and other US officials
have suggested a short term ceasefire could be agreed in
the coming days, but Hamas has accused Israel of holding
up negotiations. Overnight, the US applied sanctions to a United
Nations official representing the occupied Palestinian territory of Francesca Albanesi

(01:50):
due to comments she made in support of the International
Criminal Court. In November twenty twenty four, the court issued
arrest warrants for netna who his former defense minister, and
a Hamas leader who Israel has since killed, on charges
of crimes against humanity. US Secretary of State Mark Arrubio
said Alberanizi was running a quote campaign of political and

(02:11):
economic warfare against the United States and Israel.

Speaker 2 (02:16):
Now over to the world of sport, the Queensland Maroons
delivered a convincing victory over the New South Wales Blues
to win the twenty twenty five men's State of Origin series.
Last night. The Maroons, led by captain Cameron Munster, days
after his father's death, racked up twenty unanswered points in
the first half. Meanwhile, the lineup for the Wimbledon semifinals

(02:37):
is set. In the women's competition, world number one Arena
Sablenka will play thirteenth seed Anna Anisimova, while former number
one Egashfontek is taking on unseeded Belinda Benchic. In the
men's competition, Novak Djokovic is facing down world number one
Jarnik Sinna on the path to his elusive record breaking

(02:58):
twenty fifth major title. Defending champion Carlos Alcoraz will need
to defeat fifth seed Tommy Fritz to secure his sport
at the Big Dance. In football, Pari sanjer Man proved
Real Madrid aren't unstoppable with a four nil victory at
the FIFA Club World Cup semi finals. Spanish players are
having better luck in the Women's Euros, topping their group

(03:19):
with one match left to play. Bright and early tomorrow
morning our time. If you liked this sport news and
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pop the link in the show notes.

Speaker 1 (03:31):
And some good news for your Thursday afternoon. The first
malaria treatment safe for babies to take has been approved
for use. Malaria is a mosquito born illness that can
be deadly if left untreated. The new medication was developed
by the company Novatus and is expected to be rolled
out in eight countries in Africa, where the disease is
particularly widespread, very soon. These countries, which include Kenya, Nigeria,

(03:55):
and Uganda, account for almost half of all malaria cases
worldwid wide. Children under the age of five make up
the majority of deaths from malaria in Africa, a statistic
that is expected to change now that there is a
safe medication available for them to take. Nevada said it
would make the medication free in most cases to increase

(04:15):
access in areas where malaria is endemic. The company's CEO
said the treatment will ensure even the smallest and most
vulnerable can finally receive the care that they deserve.

Speaker 2 (04:26):
That's the latest from the Daily Oos newsroom. If you're
looking for something else to listen to, you can check
out today's deep dive on the royal prank call that's
making headlines more than twelve years after it happened.

Speaker 1 (04:37):
Will Jacks tomorrow morning with another d dive, but until then,
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Speaker 2 (04:58):
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