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Raising their voices: sexual harassment and discrimination in the music industry

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new report 55% of people have experienced sexual harassment and 78% have experienced sexism in the music industry. But far from shockin...

What you need to know about China's persecution of the Uyghur community

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A United Nations report has found evidence of "serious human rights violations", including torture against the Uyghur community and other ethnic minor...

Everything you need to know about Gorbachev

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The man credited with helping to end the cold war has passed away at the age of 91. In today's deep dive, we look at his legacy and some history that ...

Jimmy Barnes, fossil fuels and a tractor

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate, gifts and stocks. We now know who in parliament has what, because of their declarations of interests. This means we have a better idea of...

Over 1,000 deaths in Pakistan floods

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One-third of the country could be underwater by the time the floods subside. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive.And listen to t...

Two months since Roe v. Wade

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In June we brought you news that Roe v. Wade had been overturned. In today's deep dive, we look at what's happened since: the states that have banned ...

Why is Lachlan Murdoch suing an Australian news site?

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If it were a boxing match, you would have Lachlan Murdoch, boss of Fox News in one corner, and independent Australian news platform Crikey in the othe...

Six months on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Ukrainian Independence Day, to fighting near nuclear plants and the death of Darya Dugina, tensions are rising. In today's deep dive, we'll catch...

Why you're paying more to see a doctor

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If it seems like finding a bulk billing doctor is becoming harder, you're not alone. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has said seeing a doctor in A...

How same-sex marriage has divided the Anglican Church

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A disagreement over same-sex marriage has led to a group breaking away from the Anglican Church. It's called the Diocese of the Southern Cross and bel...

What young liberals say the coalition got wrong at the last election

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Young Liberals have spoken out since the Coalition’s loss at the last election and blamed “genuine inaction” on climate change, as well as a...

Can psychedelics help treat anxiety?

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, will...

Victoria's path to a treaty with First Nations people

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is the only commonwealth country that that has not signed a treaty with First Nations people. This week landmark legislation passed in Victo...

Scott Morrison and the secret swear-ins

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We now know of five portfolios where Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as a minister during his time as prime minister. So why did he do it? An...

Everything you need to know about the fatwa on Salman Rushdie

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Iconic author Salman Rushdie has had a price on his head for over three decades. Translators and an editor of his work have been attacked - some have ...

One year since Kabul fell

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One year ago today we brought you news that Kabul had fallen. Since then, Amnesty International has described the Taliban's treatment of women and gir...

Teachers told us they aren't coping

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The government has warned Australia could face a shortage of up to 4,100 secondary school teachers in the next few years. And research released in May...

Saudi Arabia, golf and sportswashing

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you mix Saudi Arabian royalty with lots of money and the world's best golfers? International outrage ensues. In today's deep dive, S...

Should junk food advertisements be banned for kids?

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The average 5 to 8 year old will watch 4 hours of junk food ads each year. But new independent MP, Dr Sophie Scamps wants to change that. She's propo...

Pornhub, Visa and the court

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A U.S. court has found that Visa could be sued for conspiring to profit from child abuse material posted to Pornhub. So how did the financial services...

What you need to know about Victoria's new stealthing and consent legislation

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bill proposes an affirmative consent model, the criminalisation of stealthing and stronger laws on image-based sexual abuse. But what does it all ...

The Beyonce, Uber and pizza venn diagram

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market has taken a hit, but not everyone is losing out. Maddy and Sophie from 'Your'e in Good Company' serve up a delicious slice of investm...

Why China is angry at Nancy Pelosi

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China had warned visiting Taiwan would be "playing with fire", but Nancy Pelosi did it anyway. There's a lot to get your head around when it comes to ...

The U.S. just killed one of its “most wanted terrorists”

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden has confirmed that the U.S. has successfully killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a so called 'mastermind' behind the 9/11 te...

Why the territories can’t make laws on voluntary assisted dying

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bill was introduced to Federal Parliament yesterday that, if passed, would end the ban on voluntary assisted dying in Australia’s two territories,...

What you need to know about Australia's next referendum

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has presented a very important question; a draft of what would be Australia's first referendum in over two decades. And if Australi...

Cloudy with a chance of economic storms

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an economic forecast, and warning: there are cloudy days ahead. Tom joins Sam and Zara straight from Parliament H...

Why is the government's emission target 43%?

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to school for parliament and the government's climate change bill is a top priority. They've already introduced it to the House of Represent...

The pope's apology

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pope has said sorry to the Indigenous people of Canada for atrocities committed by the Catholic Church. Zara and Sam reflect on this act of acknow...

Why the WHO is warning us about monkeypox

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monkeypox is the new disease in the news. The WHO has classified it alongside only two others as of the highest level of concern. Why? How do you kno...

Why is your HECS debt rising?

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Which two states are talking about corruption this week?

21 Jul 2022

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The bill to protect marriage equality in the U.S.

20 Jul 2022

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The "devastating, crumbling" state of Australia's environment

19 Jul 2022

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What we learnt from the Uvale shooting inquiry

18 Jul 2022

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Joe Biden, the fist bump and the murdered journalist

17 Jul 2022

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Feet, mouthes, Bali and cows

14 Jul 2022

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The last-minute rule change causing headaches at Splendour in the Grass

13 Jul 2022

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How much were Australians scammed in 2021?

12 Jul 2022

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The people take the palace in Sri Lanka

11 Jul 2022

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What you need to know about the assassination of Shinzo Abe

10 Jul 2022

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Data and privacy at work... and Formula One

07 Jul 2022

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Mass resignations hit Boris Johnson's government

06 Jul 2022

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Are you ready to talk about COVID again?

05 Jul 2022

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Why is NSW flooding... again?

04 Jul 2022

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Is Donald Trump going to run for President in 2024?

03 Jul 2022

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Should we embrace pill testing and amnesty bins?

30 Jun 2022

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Trump's antics dominate the January 6 hearings

29 Jun 2022

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Making sense of the census

28 Jun 2022

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Tech turns to healthcare, and bear markets

27 Jun 2022

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Everything you need to know about abortion, Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court

26 Jun 2022

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Why is it so hard to renew a passport at the moment?

23 Jun 2022

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The politician who was awarded a job he created

22 Jun 2022

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Transgender women and sport

21 Jun 2022

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Scotland wants to break up with U(K)

20 Jun 2022

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Ukraine fatigue - and an update from day 116 of the war

19 Jun 2022

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Investigating facial recognition while you're shopping

16 Jun 2022

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Will Australia run out of power?

15 Jun 2022

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The story behind Rebel Wilson’s Instagram post

14 Jun 2022

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Has the U.S. Senate finally acted on gun safety? Kinda...

13 Jun 2022

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Top Gun - the billion dollar hit

09 Jun 2022

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The Murugappan family head back to Bilo

08 Jun 2022

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Does the UK still have confidence in Boris Johnson?

07 Jun 2022

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Why your energy bill is going up... and up... and up

06 Jun 2022

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The Queen's Jubilee and Australia's Republic

05 Jun 2022

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Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: were there any winners?

02 Jun 2022

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Is fast fashion a Missguided path?

01 Jun 2022

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The billionaire trying to disrupt Australia's largest energy company

31 May 2022

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Getting your head around the new-look Parliament

30 May 2022

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Why is it so hard to change gun laws in America?

29 May 2022

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Allegra Spender on why the independents won't cause chaos in Parliament

26 May 2022

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Should we be afraid of monkeypox?

25 May 2022

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The Quad confronts China and Taiwan

24 May 2022

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Why PM Albanese has already jetted off to Japan

23 May 2022

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The weekend Australia changed its government

22 May 2022

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Election cheat sheet: what you need to know about the Uluru Statement

19 May 2022

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Election cheat sheet: what you need to know about housing

18 May 2022

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Election cheat sheet: what you need to know about health

17 May 2022

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Election cheat sheet: what you need to know about wages

16 May 2022

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Election cheat sheet: what you need to know about climate

15 May 2022

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Tacos, Unicorns and Gucci (trust us, it makes sense)

12 May 2022

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Chris Bowen on Labor's plan to fight climate change

11 May 2022

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Why are stock markets tumbling, and should we expect a crash?

10 May 2022

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Shanghai's drastic COVID lockdown

09 May 2022

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Should we trust political polling?

08 May 2022

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No Silly Questions: Hey TDA, why don't you talk about the minor parties more?

07 May 2022

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It's one of the most asked questions - it comes up in the context of the stories TDA reports on, our plans for a leaders debate, and how we structure ...

No Silly Questions: What if no one wins the election?

06 May 2022

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Could we potentially go all the way to an election, cast our vote... and no one win? What happens then? Does Tom become Prime Minister instead?We have...

What are the major parties offering first home buyers this election?

05 May 2022

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What would happen to abortion access in the U.S. if Roe v Wade is overturned?

04 May 2022

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Tasmania is carbon negative - and it's due to logging

03 May 2022

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Why buying a house is a big election issue

02 May 2022

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The halfway point of the federal election campaign

01 May 2022

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No Silly Questions: Should Australia change its vaping policy?

30 Apr 2022

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The number of Australians who vape has risen sharply in the last two years. According to many health experts, it could lead to a health crisis if not ...

No Silly Questions: Wait, who manages the economy?

29 Apr 2022

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'The economy' - a mystical place, which is sometimes healthy, sometimes anxious, sometimes stable, sometimes a fiery mess. Who is actually presiding o...

Green home loans and Coca-Cola

28 Apr 2022

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No, it's not just you - everything is more expensive than usual

27 Apr 2022

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Why should we care that Elon Musk bought Twitter?

26 Apr 2022

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What the French election means for Europe - and the world

25 Apr 2022

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What's the real difference between the House of Reps and the Senate?

23 Apr 2022

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Oh my, the election is getting closer. And one thing we need to figure out together is where we're sending these politicians we are going to be voting...

Where do the major parties stand on women in politics?

22 Apr 2022

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2021 was the year that Australia talked about the toxic workplace culture in Parliament House. The Jenkins Review told the major parties how to fix it...