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New budget subscription plan to rival major streaming network

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Paramount Plus is set to introduce a new budget plan that will be half the price of its more premium plan.

It’s ad-supported plan will cost just $5 dollars per month in the U.S and be called the ‘essential plan’, available on June 7th.

Forking out $10 for the commercial-free plan includes both local and national news coverage with CBSN and CBS live, whereas the new essential plan only includes national news.

This new tier will replace an older $6 option that was carried over when the service rebranded from CBS All Access.

Both plans include access, to tens of thousands of TV episodes and movies, but premium tier subscribers will only see ads on live TV programming and a handful of series.

Streaming wars: Latest streaming service to go down under

The latest major network to take on Netflix will soon expand to Australasia.

ViacomCBS Australia and New Zealand announced its digital streaming network Paramount+ will launch in Australia this year.

When Paramount+ comes to Australia in august this year, it will be replacing Network 10’s existing subscription offering with ViacomCBS confirming that 10 All Access will rebrand in August upon Paramount+ launch.

It’s a bid to take on global giants Netflix and Stan, that dominate the Australian market.

Its global video subscription service will  feature locally produced content as well as major shows and movies from Paramount pictures.

Two years ago the ViacomCBS merger joined the power of Paramount Pictures and the TV talents of CBS, creating a single media powerhouse.

Paramount Plus is already available in the US, Canada, Latin America and Nordic countries.

Beverley McGarvey, Chief Content Officer & Executive Vice President, ViacomCBS Australia & New Zealand, said the company is “poised to become as powerful a player in streaming as we are in television.”

“By leveraging the iconic Paramount brand, leading edge infrastructure, along with an incredible super-sized pipeline of must-see content, Paramount+ will deliver an exceptional consumer entertainment experience,” she said.

The service will be priced at $8.99 per month and subscribers will have access to more than 20,000 episodes and blockbuster movies throughout the year. This is cheaper than basic subscriptions in Australia for Netflix ($10.99), Stan ($10), Disney+ ($11.99) and Foxtel Now ($25).

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Markets shrug as Trump tariffs take effect

Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.

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Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.

Investors are largely unfazed as U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs officially come into effect. The administration has introduced a blanket 15 percent levy on imports, initially set at 10 percent under temporary regulations, but markets have responded with little drama. Analysts suggest traders have grown accustomed to tariff announcements, limiting any immediate shock to equities.

While the headline policy shift is significant, experts argue the real concern lies elsewhere. Ongoing uncertainty around global trade policy and the potential for further measures is keeping investors cautious. Rather than reacting to the current rate, markets appear more focused on what could come next.

Inflation pressures also remain firmly on the radar, as higher import costs could feed into consumer prices over time. For now, however, the broader market landscape looks largely unchanged, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach.


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Savannah Guthrie family offers $1 million reward in search for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.

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Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.

The family of US television host Savannah Guthrie is offering a staggering $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was last seen on January 31 after being dropped off at her home near Tucson, Arizona, before she was reported missing the following day.

Authorities, including the FBI, have been investigating the disappearance, previously raising the reward to $100,000 as the search intensified. Investigators have now obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near Nancy’s home, believed to be linked to a suspect captured in doorbell camera footage before her suspected abduction.

Savannah shared a heartbreaking message as the desperate search continues, with her family urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has gripped the nation as officials pursue every possible lead.

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Albanese evacuated from Lodge due to security threat

Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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– Prime Minister Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge due to a security threat.
– Australian Federal Police confirmed no current threat to public safety.

Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra due to a security threat.Federal police relocated the Prime Minister to a secure location around 6 pm.

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A comprehensive search of the protection establishment is ongoing.

The Australian Federal Police confirmed there is no current threat to public safety.

An Australian Federal Police spokesperson said they were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property, near Parliament House.

“A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located,” a statement said.

“There is no current threat to the community or public safety.

The scene at The Lodge. Photo Credit: Lexie Jeuniewic

“Further information will be provided at an appropriate time.”

This incident follows a recent event where a man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, while Mr Trump and his wife Melania were in Washington.

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Prime Minister Albanese’s evacuation highlights ongoing security concerns. Authorities are increasing vigilance in light of recent events involving high-profile figures.

Coordination between federal and local agencies remains crucial to ensure safety and security protocols are effectively executed.

Earlier in the day, Albanese recorded an hour-long interview with journalist Karl Stefanovic at The Lodge.

Last week, Mr Albanese urged Australians to “turn the temperature down” following a major defence event in Canberra that was disrupted by police-investigated incidents. 

Hundreds of attendees at the ADM Congress were evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered.  The bomb squad was then deployed to the scene. 

During another address, a rock was thrown through a hotel window causing a scramble for the exits. 

The evacuation of The Lodge comes amid heightened concerns about threats directed at elected officials across Australia.


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