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Killer Charm: It looked like a tragic industrial accident at first, but Bruce Saunders’ death was planned. It was a calculated murder orchestrated by his ex-partner, a grandmother from suburban Queensland – Sharon Graham. Investigative journalist Tara Cassidy has been following this case for years. She’ll tell the full story behind the crime, including the manipulation, greed, and control that had been going on for years, and the police investigation that unearthed the truth.
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Episode 677: ConspiracyOz Podcast 27042025 Episode 677
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EPISODE 393: A Classic Haunted Item With A Hitlery Twist
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Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: History's most evil top hat, a brand new colour, Uberising the repo panopticon, CBTing your way out of road rage, and hacking into Disney's mainframe for mixed results.***Get tickets for the 400th episode live show spectacular at the Brisbane Polish Club right here: boontavista.com/live***Outro: Endless Blue -…
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Read This: Chris Flynn’s New Book Arrived in a Dream
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The opening scene of Chris Flynn’s fourth and latest novel, Orpheus Nine, came to him in a dream. Not long after, he had the whole story down from start to finish. On this week’s episode of Read This, Chris and Michael sit down for a conversation about the falsity of certitude, how trauma can re-shape a community, and what The Exorcist, the Bible, …
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Rediscover the story of Private Raymond Charles Runga, an Aboriginal WWI soldier whose Military Medal-winning bravery has been recalled through three embroidered postcards found at a country flea market. Join Kalkadoon artist Colleen Sam, who speaks about her exhibition "The Unbroken Spirit of the Kalkadoons," documenting her family's oral historie…
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Greg Jennett on the last week of the election campaign
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With pre-poll in full swing, and just days to go until polling day — political parties are making a final push for votes. The ABC's Greg Jennett explains what to expect from the last week of the campaign. Guest: Greg Jennett, ABC political correspondent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The big issues that the election 2025 has ignored
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Not for the first time this century, the federal election has been noteworthy for its smallness and lack of policy ambition, an accusation levelled at both major parties. A week before the election, Saturday Extra speaks to three political analysts about what big issues the campaign has downplayed and ignored.…
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Astrid Jorgensen is the creative force behind Pub Choir, a singing lesson which starts with a group of people in a pub, theatre or concert hall and which ends in glorious harmony.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Five years ago, Harvey Weinstein's court case began in New York City, inspiring the #metoo movement. His conviction was overturned last year on the grounds that the proceedings included the testimonies of women who were not part of the case.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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After four weeks of the campaign: Is it all over?
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Week four of the federal election campaign shrank to three working days – bookended by Easter Monday and ANZAC Day – and was upended by the death of Pope Francis, briefly halting campaigns by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Nearly two million pre-poll votes now bank Labor’s incumbency edge while the Coalition flounders after three chaotic weeks.…
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Why the disputed Kashmir region was the target of a deadly militant group attack
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A militant group launched an attack in the India-controlled Kashmir region, killing at least 22 people. The attack has heightened already tense political relations in the region. India's government has not ruling out military action against Pakistan. Guest: Rory Medcalf, head of the National Security College at the Australian National University, a…
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The death of Pope Francis has a special, deep significance in the Asia Pacific, where many people live on the margins. Last year, as part of a four nation tour of the region, the Pontiff visited Papua New Guinea where he shone a light on the importance of women in society and church and touched the heart of one particular nun.…
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A papal death is always followed by solemn and sacred spectacle but the grieving has been especially heartfelt for Pope Francis. He was a hugely popular pontiff, who at a polarised time did not shy away from confronting polarising issues like immigration, climate change and income inequality. His funeral will be held at the Vatican today, followed …
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Does Australia need to increase defence spending?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How the Pope’s death changed the election campaign
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Paul Bongiorno is one of the 1.2 billion Roman Catholics who mourned the loss of Pope Francis this week. As he read tribute after tribute of the impact of the Pope’s life, he noticed what wasn’t on the front page – Peter Dutton’s last-minute policy announcements. “The Pope is a world figure… and of course, it swamped the world’s media, including he…
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Catholics across the Pacific are mourning the loss of Pope Francis as they reflect on the legacy of a man who "led from his heart".By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Hundreds of thousands of Australians have gathered at Dawn Services across the country to pay tribute to the ANZACs.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Fri 25 Apr, 2025
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Catch up on Mornings here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW
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Question Time: Why politicians don't back 'brave' ideas
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So many of you have questions about next week's federal election, and Fran and PK are here to answer them all. Will Victorian voters punish the Albanese government for the state government's performance, this election? Who becomes Prime Minister if Peter Dutton wins the federal election but loses his own seat? And what stops politicians from taking…
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Blended families, dealing with your friends' children, and advice from a comedian
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Blending families and introducing new partners and siblings can be hard. So, what does it take to create a happy step family? And what happens when you don't get along with your friends' children?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Breakfast Wrap: How a hostage envoy could help jailed Australians
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The Coalition has pledged to create a 'special envoy' for hostage affairs – who would advocate for Australians wrongly detained overseas on politically motivated grounds – should they win the election. Professor Peter Greste, an award-winning correspondent whose 400-day incarceration in Egypt sparked a global campaign resulting in his release, says…
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Tom Elliott's snap reaction to Welcome to Country being booed at dawn service
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The 3AW Mornings host spoke after a Welcome to Country was booed at the Shrine dawn service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW
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Australia Overnight with Tony McManus - Fri 25 Apr, 2025
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Catch up on Australia Overnight here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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US Report with Rod Smith - Fri 25 Apr, 2025
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Rod Smith joins Tony McManus for the US Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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Travel with Steve Collins - Fri 25 Apr, 2025
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Steve Collins chats with Tony McManus about some of the best places to travel to around Australia and the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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News of the Week with Karalee Katsambanis - Fri 25 Apr, 2025
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Nine Radio newsreader and presenter Karalee Katsambanis joined Tony McManus to talk about some of the biggest news stories of the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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What Happens After A Pope Dies & Leaders Suspend Campaign To Honour Anzacs
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Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday after passing away aged 88, Leaders suspend poll campaign to honour Anzac heroes, Man charged with Audrey Griffin's murder found dead in prison cell, Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russia strikes Kyiv, Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade and Robert Irwin follows Bindi's dance steps on…
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From Trump’s America to Queensland: The people fighting back against trans healthcare bans
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In January, Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the trans community by banning some medical care for minors. The move has had a chilling effect across the United States, as doctors withdraw their services for fear of being prosecuted and parents stop accessing medication for their children. But many are fighting back. In one red state,…
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Inside Politics: How does polling work and will it be right this time?
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This week we are doing a special podcast about our complicated relationship with political polls. As journalists, we like them because, maybe, they can tell us something about what voters are really thinking. But we are a bit wary of them too. Especially after the federal election in 2019, where the polls were wrong. That caused a massive rethink i…
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Katie Perry vs Katy Perry in the High Court
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It’s a battle between Katy Perry and Katie Perry. One is an international pop super star, the other an Australian fashion designer. Now after 15 years the case has reached its climax, landing in the High Court. So, who will get to claim the name? Today, Dr Sarah Hook an intellectual property law expert at UTS steps us through the trademark fight an…
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Hospital bed delay and a special grief camp
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A $7 billion costing blowout means that Queensland hospital beds will be delayed, just one of many problems facing the health sector in regional Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Conversations: A tale of two elections — 2025 Lowy Institute Poll preview
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With the US election in the rear view mirror and an Australian federal election just ahead, the Lowy Institute has released selected results from the 2025 Lowy Institute Poll. The findings provide a snapshot of Australians’ changing attitudes towards the United States, and their assessments of the prime ministerial candidates' foreign policy abilit…
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Tom Elliott clashes with a Teachers for Palestine spokesperson over the Anzacs
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Teachers for Palestine have revealed they want to change how the Anzac story is taught to students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW
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Brittany Higgins' Baby Boy Is Undergoing Surgery In Hospital
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A vigil will be held tonight to remember 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, who was allegedly murdered in Gosford; New trading restrictions are in place for Anzac Day. Here's what's open in your state; Brittany Higgins has revealed that her baby boy, Frederick, is undergoing surgery in hospital; The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta millions to…
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As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton muscle up for the final week of the campaign, the two leaders have laid out distinctly different visions on leadership. And what has been the election story so far — and has there been more unbridled language than ever before this campaign? Sarah Ferguson, ABC 730 Host joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on T…
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Chronic disease now afflicts more than 60 per cent of Australians and one of the issues on voters' minds this election is the availability and cost of seeing a doctor.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Thu 24 Apr, 2025
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Catch up on Mornings here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW
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Jeff Kennett blasts Damien Hardwick for 'totally unfair' Jacinta Allan comments
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Former Premier Jeff Kennett speaks with Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW
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Tom Elliott loses respect for Ambulance Victoria after COVID funeral revelation
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Tom Elliott is fired up after it was revealed that a secret funeral was held by Ambulance Victoria during the height of the COVID pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW
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What's behind the rise of women on steroids?
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Jas Paterson is a competitive bodybuilder, and although she doesn't use steroids herself, she's seen first hand the rise in pressure to chemically enhance your physique with steroids. So how did we get here, and what are the risks? Plus surviving cancer as a young person, collective grief and a day in the life of a real croc hunter.…
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Breakfast Wrap: Why EV's are copping political heat
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Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has suffered a massive profit drop, while separately the Coalition has pledged to scrap a popular tax break for people who buy electric vehicles. Its yet another major policy reversal from the Opposition Leader. Meanwhile, the opposition has made a promise to slash immigration part of the centrepiece of its elect…
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Australia Overnight with Tony McManus - Thu 24 Apr, 2025
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AFL Preview with Damian Tardio - Thu 24 Apr, 2025
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3AW Breakfast's Damian Tardio joined Tony McManus to preview this weekend's AFL football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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The UK Report with Enda Brady - Thu 24 Apr, 2025
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Regularly on Australia Overnight, Enda Brady, host of Round Table On TRT World, talks about the latest news and current affairs from the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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Talking Cars with Bill "Bumpy" Rhodes - Thu 24 Apr, 2025
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Bill "Bumpy" Rhodes joins Tony McManus to talk cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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Glenn Darlington with Tony McManus - Thu 24 Apr, 2025
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Glenn Darlington is songwriter and also served in Vietnam in 1968/69. He joins Tony talk about his new song "What was it all for". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Australia Overnight
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Inside The Campaign Trail & The Gen Z Hack That’s Changing Mental Health
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Gen Z is “locking in”—cutting out booze, social media, and nights out to hyperfocus on goals and mental health. Is it the secret to success, or just another online trend? Plus, what’s life really like on the election campaign trail? We chat with Federal Politics Reporter Jess Wang to find out what goes on behind the scenes with the people vying to …
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Six days ago, American president Donald Trump signalled, with frustration, that he was prepared to walk away from trying to broker a peace deal with Russia over Ukraine, and leave the country to its fate. And then, yesterday, we got the news. Russian president Vladimir Putin had a new offer. Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher,…
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Bri Lee on the Liberal Party’s problem with women
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When Scott Morrison lost his job as prime minister, it was women who sacked him. A review commissioned by the Liberal Party after the 2022 election found that a decline in support among women was a decisive factor in their loss. The report outlined ways the party might win women back. But three years on, that hasn’t happened. Today, contributor to …
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Why Trump’s found an ally in El Salvador’s ‘dictator’
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was sent to a brutal prison in El Salvador, even though the migrant living in the United States had never been convicted of a crime. Now, Donald Trump is refusing to follow a Supreme Court order to bring the man back to the United States. Today, we take you inside the notorious prison where the migrant was first held with SBS D…
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In Season 4 (Episode 12) of The Elliott Exchange... EMAIL: When do you stop calling your parents mummy and daddy? Conscription in Australia How you treat your AI Is there pressure on older men to be ripped? Got a question or story? EMAIL - [email protected] Follow Elise: INSTRAGRAM - instagram.com/eliseelliott_media/ See omnystudio.com/li…
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