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How the Coalition split ruptures conservative politics

22 Jan 2026

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For a second time since the election the Coalition has split. The Nationals walked out after a number of its senators crossed the floor to vote agai...

Life for a Bondi survivor weeks after the attack

21 Jan 2026

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Jessica Chapnik Kahn was there at Bondi on December 14th, shielding her daughter as shots were fired into a Jewish festival, killing 15 people.More t...

What caused the surge in shark attacks?

20 Jan 2026

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It’s a busy time of the year at Australian beaches, but a stretch of the NSW coast has been shut down after a surge in shark attacks. A cluster of...

Can Europe stop Trump from taking Greenland?

19 Jan 2026

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Greenland is one of Donald Trump’s biggest obsessions right now.If you don’t like his dream of the US taking over the self-governed island, which...

Was the doomed hate speech law really that bad?

18 Jan 2026

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Federal parliament returns early today and the prime minister has removed a racial vilification offence from Labor’s proposed hate speech laws and ...

How Stephen Miller is shaping Trump’s agenda

15 Jan 2026

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He’s known for relentlessly and ruthlessly pursuing Donald Trump’s agenda and for playing a big part in shaping it. Now, with the extraordinary ...

Is Trump about to strike Iran to 'help' protesters?

14 Jan 2026

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Donald Trump says “help is on its way” for the Iranians who have taken to the streets in the biggest uprising against the regime since the 1979 I...

The boycott that killed Adelaide Writers’ Week

13 Jan 2026

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This year’s Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled following a debacle that involved a boycott by more than 180 participants, board members qu...

Why Kevin Rudd quit as our man in Trump’s America

13 Jan 2026

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The former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will finish up his posting as Australia's ambassador to the United States a year earlier than expected.He’s re...

Inside Iran’s crackdown as protests escalate

12 Jan 2026

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Violent anti-government protests in Iran have entered a third week, with fears more than 500 people have been killed and thousands more arrested as t...

Why the PM finally called an antisemitism inquiry

09 Jan 2026

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More than three weeks since the Bondi terror attack, the federal government has announced a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion.Si...

How a Minneapolis ICE raid turned deadly

08 Jan 2026

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As the Trump administration focuses on its actions abroad, political tension is escalating at home.An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has...

Why Trump wants to take over Greenland

07 Jan 2026

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Greenland’s sovereignty could be under threat, after the White House declared using the US military to take control of the island is ‘always an o...

Where is next for Trump after Venezuela?

06 Jan 2026

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The deposed Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, has appeared in a New York court, facing charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy and conspiracy to im...

Is Trump’s capture of Venezuela's president legal?

05 Jan 2026

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After a dramatic US military operation capping off months of escalating tensions, the former president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro is now in a New Y...

2025 Picks: Why we need to move beyond BMI

01 Jan 2026

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BMI, or body mass index, has long been used as a simple calculation to determine if someone is underweight, a ‘healthy’ weight or obese.But when ...

2025 Picks: Do we need laws to stop AI taking your job?

31 Dec 2025

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Could artificial intelligence be key to improving Australia’s living standards?A Productivity Commission report suggests the roll out of the techno...

2025 Picks: How China became a green energy superpower

30 Dec 2025

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In the month of April, China installed more solar power than Australia ever has. China is also now home to half of the world’s wind power and half...

2025 Picks: The productivity problem with car washing

29 Dec 2025

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Why have so many hand car wash services replaced automatic machines?It has to do with immigration policies and there are implications for Australia’...

2025 Picks: Why energy giants want to control solar batteries

28 Dec 2025

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It was a decision driven by spite for Sydney man Peter Anderson. He was determined to buy a solar battery for his home so he could take money away f...

Sarah Ferguson on interviewing Jacinda Ardern

25 Dec 2025

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Sarah Ferguson's interviews illuminate the biggest issues of our times and reveal insights from the most interesting people in public life.How did sh...

Leigh Sales on humanity’s best stories

24 Dec 2025

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Some stories are best told first-hand by those at the centre of the action. It's how the ABC's Australian Story has brought us so many compelling pe...

Matt Bevan on the players in Trump’s orbit

23 Dec 2025

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The US President Donald Trump has surrounded himself with colourful and controversial characters. From Steve Witkoff, who once bought Trump a sandwi...

Stephanie March on Gaza, autocracy and elephants

22 Dec 2025

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ABC foreign correspondent Stephanie March has explored the tensions between elephant tourism in Botswana and the destruction the creatures bring to l...

Alan Kohler on robots and the future of work

21 Dec 2025

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The continuing rise of artificial intelligence was one of the big stories of 2025. But how long until humanoid robots, with an AI brain, step into th...

Is Bondi the start of a new era of terror?

18 Dec 2025

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What actually works to prevent terrorist attacks and is Australia up to challenge in a complex threat environment?The Prime Minister says new laws to...

Albanese’s 'wicked' antisemitism problem

17 Dec 2025

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Catastrophe has a way of shaping leaders. Winston Churchill during World War Two, George Bush during 9/11 and Scott Morrison during the Black Summer ...

Everything we know about the Bondi shooters

16 Dec 2025

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Who could do such a thing? It’s the question Australians are asking after Sunday’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach.How did they radicalise? Who did ...

Jewish leaders’ call to action after the Bondi massacre

15 Dec 2025

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Sydney’s Jewish community is in shock after Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.It was an act of terrorism that Jewish leaders long feared. So, i...

The Bondi terrorist attack targeting Jewish people

14 Dec 2025

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The terrorist attack targeting Jewish people at Bondi is the worst mass shooting in Australia since the Port Arthur massacre.Sixteen are dead and man...

Will the Netflix-Warner Bros deal kill the movies?

11 Dec 2025

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Streaming giant Netflix is battling Paramount for control of the historic Warner Bros studio, which includes HBO and a treasure trove of film and TV ...

Why Anika Wells’ travel costs don’t fly with taxpayers

10 Dec 2025

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Imagine being able to claim thousands and thousands of dollars in expenses so your family can join you on work trips, or to fly business class to New...

Which houses will survive this bushfire season?

09 Dec 2025

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In the first week of summer, dozens of homes have been destroyed in bushfires; at Dolphin Sands in Tasmania, on the New South Wales Central Coast, an...

The e-bike problem on our roads (and footpaths)

08 Dec 2025

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They’re a cheaper and convenient alternative to driving a car, but some e-bike riders are causing massive headaches for other road users and police...

The reality of the teen social media ban

07 Dec 2025

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Parents and teens are preparing for life cut off from social media when Australia’s world first ban for under-16s officially starts on Thursday. T...

Is Trump about to go to war with Venezuela?

04 Dec 2025

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The United States has deployed 15,000 troops and sent warships to the Caribbean in the biggest military build-up there since the Cuban Missile Crisis...

Can farmers take on transmission towers and win?

03 Dec 2025

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Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway with new poles, wires and transmission towers planned across the country.But some farmers ...

What new lending rules mean for property prices

02 Dec 2025

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Australian property is now more expensive than ever and soaring mortgage debt has the financial regulator hitting the brakes on risky lending.But cou...

Is Ukraine any closer to a deal with Putin?

01 Dec 2025

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In a flurry of peace talks over the last week, Ukrainian officials have been desperately trying to avoid an unjust deal with Russia being imposed on ...

The overdose risk that forced a vitamin B6 crackdown

30 Nov 2025

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Every day millions of Australians take vitamin supplements, hoping for a health boost. But there’s been a sharp rise in people suffering numbness,...

Is Trump losing control of himself?

27 Nov 2025

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Donald Trump has called a female journalist piggy, labelled another insubordinate and demanded Democratic politicians be arrested, even suggesting th...

How the Saudi crown prince inspires Trump

26 Nov 2025

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For many years the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a pariah on the world stage, but the US president is bringing him back into the fold. ...

Is the $96m BOM website really that bad?

25 Nov 2025

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Australians are all pretty invested in the weather and the Bureau of Meteorology is our go-to source of forecasts and information. So, people notice...

Why are some Triple Zero calls still failing?

24 Nov 2025

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The devastating Optus outage that was linked to three deaths revealed we can’t always trust we can get through when we call Triple Zero.More than t...

Adam Spencer on the CSIRO job cuts

23 Nov 2025

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Our peak scientific body, the CSIRO, has made extraordinary discoveries and invented everyday wonders like Aerogard, plastic banknotes and WiFi. But...

The secret US plan to end Putin’s war

20 Nov 2025

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There’s a secret US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, but it reportedly asks a lot of the country that’s been invaded by Russia. Media reports...

How Donald Trump lost control of the Epstein files

19 Nov 2025

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The remaining Epstein files are finally set to be released after a vote in US Congress and a shift in the US President’s position. Despite dismiss...

The coloured sand that sparked an asbestos scare

18 Nov 2025

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Asbestos is highly carcinogenic, is banned and can’t be imported in Australia. But in the last week it’s been found in various children’s colo...

What polling reveals about voters and net zero

17 Nov 2025

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The Liberals and Nationals have now officially dumped the net zero emission target from their climate and energy policy. It keeps the Coalition toge...

Are Trump’s tariffs wrecking the US economy?

16 Nov 2025

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Donald Trump’s been all over the place with his tariffs, but the US is now bringing in billions of dollars in revenue from them.Months since the ta...

Should neo-Nazis be banned from protesting?

13 Nov 2025

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How is it that a neo-Nazi rally targeting Jewish people was allowed to take place on the steps of the New South Wales parliament? Why is it that the...

What was the point of the longest US shutdown?

12 Nov 2025

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More than one million workers sent home or working without pay, the poorest Americans left hungry and travel plans thrown into chaos.The longest gove...

Did the BBC mislead viewers about Trump?

11 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyDonald Trump wants to sue a media organisation - again. Thi...

What’s the catch with three hours of free power?

10 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThree hours of free electricity sounds pretty good to many A...

Why crypto ATMs are a scammer’s best friend

09 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyYou may have noticed a crypto ATM in the corner of a shoppin...

Are AI stocks a bubble ready to burst?

06 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyChip making giant Nvidia’s value hit $5 trillion US last w...

Could killing net zero save the Coalition?

05 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThe Coalition’s climate policies have been under review si...

How Zohran Mamdani won over New York

04 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyZohran Mamdani is a young, Muslim, Democratic socialist who’...

Alan Kohler on why we need 117,000 more tradies

03 Nov 2025

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We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThere’s been hope of a November interest rate cut to coinc...

Is China building missiles with our critical minerals?

02 Nov 2025

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Vast reserves of Australian critical minerals will be mined, processed and exported under a deal the prime minister has struck with US President Dona...

How Melbourne became the 'crime capital'

30 Oct 2025

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Home invasions, stabbing attacks and carjackings.A wave of serious and violent crimes in Victoria have sparked concern about safety in the state. Bu...

Sarah Ferguson takes on 'testy' Kamala Harris

29 Oct 2025

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Kamala Harris is back on your screens.The former vice-president is out spruiking her memoir 107 Days, which unpacks her 2024 race for the US presiden...

Why more of us are raiding super for dental care

28 Oct 2025

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The cost of medical treatments and dental work in Australia can be exorbitant. So it’s no wonder more people are accessing their superannuation fu...

Who wins when Trump meets China’s Xi Jinping?

27 Oct 2025

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Donald Trump is on the move and throwing his weight around in Asia.But will the US president have the upper hand when he sits down with Chinese Presi...

How childcare became a hunting ground

26 Oct 2025

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Warning: This story contains distressing themes including discussion of child sexual abuse. ABC journalist Adele Ferguson has spent months investiga...

Why Trump’s deportations are set to surge

23 Oct 2025

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Ahead of his election Donald Trump promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. The surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in...

Why Prince Andrew’s still a prince living in a mansion

22 Oct 2025

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He’s decided he won’t call himself a duke anymore, but Prince Andrew is still a prince, living in a 30 bedroom mansion on the grounds of Windsor ...

The verdict on Trump’s talks with Albanese (and Kevin Rudd)

21 Oct 2025

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Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump went pretty smoothly, with AUKUS, a minerals deal and the Australia-US relationship all receiving stro...

Is Barnaby Joyce One Nation’s next leader?

20 Oct 2025

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Could Barnaby Joyce end up leading Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party?It might be exactly what the MP has his eyes on as talk of his defection from ...

Can an AI chatbot make a good therapist?

19 Oct 2025

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AI chatbots have come a long way and can be pretty helpful.But do they make good therapists? More young people are turning to chatbots to seek perso...

The trouble with Elon Musk’s trillion dollar pay deal

16 Oct 2025

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Tesla boss Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire after his net worth surpassed $500 billion this month. But is there a problem wit...

How Hamas 'outfoxed' Netanyahu to keep power

15 Oct 2025

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Just days ago, Donald Trump declared we were in the midst of the historic dawn of a new Middle East.But already the peace plan is in doubt, with the ...

Why Chalmers caved on his super tax for the rich

14 Oct 2025

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Why did the government cave to pressure over its superannuation tax changes for the richest Australians? The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed two...

Can Trump’s peace hold now the hostages are free?

13 Oct 2025

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Donald Trump says the war is over.And with the US president now in the Middle East to continue peace talks, there is great hope he’s right.Today, J...

How much is Trump profiting from the presidency?

12 Oct 2025

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We all know Donald Trump is wealthy, but how much richer has he become since returning to the White House at the start of the year? That’s a quest...

Will Trump’s hostage deal end the war in Gaza?

09 Oct 2025

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Has US President Donald Trump actually brought an end to the war in Gaza?After months of negotiations there’s been a breakthrough, with Hamas agree...

How Dezi Freeman sparked a sovereign citizen gun ban

08 Oct 2025

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It’s been more than six weeks since Dezi Freeman allegedly shot and killed two police officers in Victoria and there’s still been no sight of him...

Why Trump keeps blowing up Venezuelan boats

07 Oct 2025

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Donald Trump says America is in armed conflict with drug cartels.The US President has ordered the military to strike “narco-terrorists” in boats ...

Could Andrew Hastie be Australia’s Nigel Farage?

06 Oct 2025

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Andrew Hastie has been seen as leadership material ever since he entered the parliament a decade ago.But are his right-wing beliefs, which have broug...

The betting firms profiting from crime

05 Oct 2025

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What happens if a financial planner takes your savings and gambles them away? They could go to jail, but you won’t be getting your money back. The...

A Harvard professor on Taylor Swift’s new album

02 Oct 2025

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Last time she released a new album, more than two million copies were sold or downloaded in the first week.But can Taylor Swift beat that number agai...

The melatonin overdose risk

01 Oct 2025

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Melatonin supplements have gained huge traction in the last few years because they can help bring on a good night’s sleep. But is it really safe, ...

Could Trump and Netanyahu's peace plan work?

30 Sep 2025

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to a new plan for peace in Gaza.The leaders were in furious agreement that the proposal, which will s...

What ‘TrumpTok’ means for TikTok users

29 Sep 2025

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Donald Trump wants TikTok to be American owned and now a group of billionaire Trump supporters is buying it. But how will an American version of the...

Why Putin keeps sending drones into Europe

28 Sep 2025

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There’s been a worrying trend in recent weeks with Russia violating the airspace of a growing number of European countries. Donald Trump thinks NA...

Donald Trump vs Tylenol

25 Sep 2025

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This week Donald Trump told pregnant women to 'fight like hell' to not take Tylenol, or what we call paracetamol.The US President linked the drug to ...

Will Optus ever be held accountable?

24 Sep 2025

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It's been a week since an Optus outage left hundreds of customers unable to call triple 0 in an emergency.But while there’s been widespread outrage...

Laura Tingle on how Trump snubbed Albanese (again)

23 Sep 2025

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the UN General assembly in New York, confirming Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state.But a ...

Charlie Kirk’s memorial and Trump’s attack on free speech

22 Sep 2025

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Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there’s been raging debate in the US about free speech. At a memorial for him in Arizona, President Trump...

How Google search lost its way

21 Sep 2025

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Once praised for its simplicity and speed, Google search is now facing criticism for excessive advertising and frustrating search results. Today, 40...

Why royal diplomacy works on Trump

18 Sep 2025

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Donald Trump was in his element at a state dinner hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. But outside the grounds, protesters served as a reminder...

Charlie Kirk and a new wave of political violence

17 Sep 2025

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Tyler Robinson, the 22 year-old suspect in the assassination of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk has been charged, including with aggrav...

Alan Kohler on the new emissions target

16 Sep 2025

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The government is set to release a new carbon emissions target, dumping the 2030 ambition for a new 2035 goal.But how much of the process is about th...

Laura Tingle on China and our military spending

15 Sep 2025

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A massive military parade in Beijing recently revealed just how advanced China’s weaponry has become.It even includes an intercontinental ballistic...

Should EV drivers pay to use roads?

14 Sep 2025

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One of the great things about owning an electric vehicle is that you’re not taxed for using the roads - those behind the wheel of other cars pay th...

What Charlie Kirk’s killing says about America

11 Sep 2025

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It was another act of political violence in a nation too accustomed to assassinations.Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing political activist and s...

Why Trump didn’t know about the Qatar bombing

10 Sep 2025

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Donald Trump says he’s “not thrilled” following an Israeli attack on Doha, the capital of key US ally Qatar.The strike targeted Hamas "senior l...

How Lachlan Murdoch won the succession fight

09 Sep 2025

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At 94, Rupert Murdoch has finally achieved his succession plan.The media mogul has secured a deal to have his son Lachlan take complete control of hi...

Life sentence for mushroom killer Erin Patterson

08 Sep 2025

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Erin Patterson, the so-called mushroom murderer, will spend at least the next 33 years in jail with parole a possibility but not a certainty when she...

Will Trump kick-start a seabed mining bonanza?

07 Sep 2025

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America’s next mining venture could be deep below the sea’s surface, removing nodules on the seabed full of the metals vital for the green energy...