Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
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Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, talks politics with politicians and experts.
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The least consequential news from around the world from the least informed minds in Australia. Andrew, Theo, Lucy and Ben bring you the week's stories that conveniently fit into one of their countless, concerningly specific segments. Keep up with the latest news from Nature Corner, Paging Dr. Lucy, Planely Speaking, Omens and Portents, The Hole Report and many, many more. • Find out more at https://www.boontavista.com • Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/BoontaVis ...
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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will d ...
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Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join the Outsiders for a no-holds-barred observation on the latest in political news.
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Join Australia's most sought out political commentator Peta Credlin as she offers her razor sharp political analysis each weeknight.
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Everything you need to know about Australian public policy. Grattan Institute is dedicated to developing high quality public policy for Australia’s future. Our podcasts cover a range of public policy topics focusing on the main issues facing Australia. Our podcasts concentrate on budget policy, economic growth, energy, health, institutional reform, household finances, school education, and disability policy.
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An Australian politics podcast from Malcolm Farr and Dennis Atkins
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The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, we look at all the issues the mainstream media wants to cover up, and do the job most journalists avoid: holding power to account. Seriously. / Twitter @NewpoliticsAU / www.patreon.com/newpolitics / newpolitics.substack.com / www.newpolitics.com.au
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Alice Workman and Lane Sainty from BuzzFeed News take you into the corridors of power at Australian Parliament House to dissect the latest goings on in federal politics.
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Make Australia Cool Again! A podcast on #Auspol by the makers of @GdayPatriots and @Wholesomeshow: @willozap @rodl & @cjjosh. Image by @FionaKatauskas. [email protected]
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One hundred years after Australia elected its very first female parliamentarian, journalist Annabel Crabb and comedian Steph Tisdell chart the rise of female politicians in Australian politics and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way.
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From the corridors of power to the most marginal seats across the country, The Australian’s politics team will dissect the big stories making headlines as well as the hustings hijinks that will leaving you saying ‘strewth!’. A conversational podcast that brings the listener along for the ride with analysis but also humour.
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The Loyrad Media Podcast is a podcast about free speech. Talking about the news of the day, politics, culture, ideas or wherever the conversation takes us. 1 on 1: An Interview Series talks with a new guest each episode about any topic under the sun. Anything that I think you will find interesting.
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We’re for Sydney and New South Wales, every day this podcast gives you the headlines of the day from the Daily Telegraph. You can listen on dailytelegraph.com.au, follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and ask your smart speaker to "play the news from the Daily Telegraph"
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What issues matter most to Australian Christians during an election? Hosts Tim Costello and Mel Wade talk to Australia's experts and leaders - including the ones that Christians don't usually get to hear from! Episode guests: Prof Ian Harper (Reserve Bank & Dean of Melbourne Business School, Melbourne University) - Economy; John Anderson (Former Deputy PM & Nationals Leader) - Religious Freedom; Natasha Stott Despoja (former senator & Ambassador for Women and Girls) - Women Dr Tim Flannery ( ...
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The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia. Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics. They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the ...
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Everything seems to be accelerating: geopolitics, technology, security threats, the dispersal of information. At times, it feels like a blur. But beneath the dizzying proliferation of events, discoveries, there are deeper trends that can be grasped and understood through conversation and debate. That’s the idea behind Stop the World, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s podcast on international affairs and security. Each week, we cast a freeze-frame around the blur of events and bring ...
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A comedy podcast featuring all the week's news - explained by idiots. Hosted by The Honk & Henry Lee -- it's the stuff you wanna know, from guys who don't know it. The final insult? They're Australian. Listen to us everywhere! https://linktr.ee/instantexpertspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantexperts Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instantexpertspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574477592971 X: https://x.com/instantexpertsx
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Unpacking lessons for the public service, starting with the Robodebt Royal Commission. In 2019, after three years, Robodebt was found to be unlawful. The Royal Commission process found it was also immoral and wildly inaccurate. Ultimately the Australian Government was forced to pay $1.8bn back to more than 470,000 Australians. In this podcast we dive deep into public policy failures like Robodebt and the British Post Office scandal - how they start, why they're hard to stop, and the public s ...
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Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.
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The British Australian Community Podcast is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and defending the heritage of Anglo-Celtic Australians. Through powerful discussions, historical insights, and thought-provoking commentary, we explore the legacy of our pioneers, the challenges facing our people today, and the path forward for our community. 📢 Subscribe now to stay informed and connected to your heritage. BritishAustralianCommunity.com.au
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Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.
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From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture. This LNL podcast contains the stories in separate episodes.
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Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.
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Katherine Murphy, Lenore Taylor and guests bring you all of the week's political news and analysis from Canberra
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Join the AICD’s Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell GAICD for this weekly deep dive into the latest economic news from Australia and around the world. From interest rates to trade wars and everything in between, we have you covered.
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Unlock the complexities of Australian politics with 'Politics Done Differently' – the ultimate guide to understanding and engaging in democracy Down Under! From insightful analysis to thought-provoking discussions, we make politics accessible to all, challenging norms and amplifying diverse voices along the way. Join your host, Caterina Sullivan, as she seeks out expert insight from politicians around the country about the ever-evolving landscape of Australian politics. Tune in now!
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Join Lachlan Hamilton, Patrick Muldrew and Nic Jeffries as they simplify and demystify the Australian Political landscape.
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Work with Purpose is the must-listen podcast for those working Australia’s public sector, covering best practice, leadership conversations, research, and critical issues. Three times a month, we speak to current public servants, leading academics, and other public sector experts about how to best serve Australia’s communities, from essentials such as policymaking to building inclusive leadership practices. Work with Purpose is produced in a partnership between contentgroup and IPAA ACT. Host ...
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A weekly look at Australian Politics, through a Christian worldview. 'The Truth of It' cuts through the fake news and delivers, the truth of it.
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Season three of Expanse dives into the murky world of spies, lies and secrets that surrounds the most secretive place in Australia.
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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. It is a pre-eminent thought leader in Australia.
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The Fifth Estate responds to the most important stories of the day and reignites those that have fallen off the front pages.
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After four weeks of the campaign: Is it all over?
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1:02:19Week 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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Australia Establishes $1.2B Mineral Reserve, Murder Suspect Found Dead in Jail, Anzac Day Booing Sparks Controversy, Independents Reshape Australian Politics, and more...
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11:24(0:10): Australia Launches $1.2B Strategic Mineral Reserve to Counter China's Supply Chain Dominance (2:18): Tragic End: Murder Suspect in Athlete's Death Found Dead in Jail, Sparks Public Inquest (4:26): Anzac Day Marred by Booing of Welcome to Country Speech; Neo-Nazi Link Suspected (6:33): Australia's Major Parties Lose Ground: Rise of Independe…
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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese?
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19:28As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…
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Greg Jennett on the last week of the election campaign
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7:50With 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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17:02Not 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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Why the disputed Kashmir region was the target of a deadly militant group attack
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12:23A 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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The legacy of Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea
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1:14:58Geraldine Doogue is in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, plus a nun in Papua New Guinea remembers his impact on her life.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Does Australia need to increase defence spending?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Instant Experts - The Very Best Of (the first few weeks) - Unplanned Deportation Edition!
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39:11Send us a text With hosts Henry Lee & The Honk suddenly out of mobile range on their one-way fact-finding tour of El Salvador courtesy of US Immigration, it’s time to celebrate the Greatest Hits of The World’s Crooks, F*ckwits and Morons (so far). All your favourite moments are here: Donald Trump — 245% not backing down on tariffs he 9% understands…
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Question Time: Why politicians don't back 'brave' ideas
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21:23So 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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Breakfast Wrap: How a hostage envoy could help jailed Australians
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27:00The 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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Whiskerology: the meaning of hair in colonial America
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28:23The thickness, colour and texture of facial and head hair showed character traits about men and women, it was believed in 19th century America. The assessments were imbued with judgements about race and gender. Guest: Sarah Gold McBride, author of 'Whiskerology: the culture of hair in 19th century America’ (Harvard University Press, due out in June…
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In the late 1930s, a small band of Australian men and women volunteered to fight Franco's fascism in the Spanish Civil War, defying Australian government orders. These International Brigade volunteers still have not been officially recognised for their service by the Australian government or War Memorial.…
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The PM still can’t get his story straight on his fall, a Teal candidate releases a controversial ad linked to Anzac Day. Plus, what can we glean from the exit polls with more than a million votes cast? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ
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UK Supreme Court Ruling: The Triumph Of Reality | Louise Perry
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1:21:46Louise Perry joins John to dissect the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling that anchors “woman” to biological sex in the Equality Act. The verdict, Perry argues, unveils the fraying tapestry of progressivism, which clings to the flawed thesis of human interchangeability. In focusing on women's safety and biological integrity, the Court's decision mirr…
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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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Breakfast Wrap: Why EV's are copping political heat
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27:00Electric 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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Analysis: Peter Dutton is treading carefully when it comes to China
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6:00The opposition leader is being cautious with his language as he doesn't want to turn off Chinese-Australian voters, as the Coalition did last election, but he also doesn't want to upset those on his right flank.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Bluesfest Revives Australian Music Scene, Driver Faces Charges in Student Death, Nuclear Energy Fuels Election Debate, Woman in Critical Condition After Carjacking, and more...
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9:24(0:10): Record-Breaking 2025 Bluesfest Revives Australian Music Scene with $2.25M Government Support (2:06): Engineering Student's Tragic Death: Driver Faces Over a Dozen Serious Charges (3:57): Nuclear Energy Sparks Election Debate as Earthquake Shakes Hunter Valley (5:51): Woman in Critical Condition After Carjacker Strikes with Stolen Vehicle Ou…
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Beatrice Faust founded the Women's Electoral Lobby in 1972. She campaigned for abortion law reform, and wrote, often controversially, about sex and feminism. A new biography canvasses her complex political and private lives. Guest: Judith Brett, political historian. Author of 'Fearless Beatrice Faust: Sex, Feminism & Body Politics’ (Text Publishing…
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Elon Musk's DOGE raids United States Institute of Peace
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22:03The US Institute of Peace (USIP) has filed a lawsuit against DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) after its Washington headquarters were raided in mid-March. There's an ongoing legal battle over whether President Trump has the authority to dismantle organisations created and funded by Congress. GUEST: South East Asian Expert and former employ…
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The PM comes under fire for preferencing an anti-Israel Greens candidate, and a Teal is caught out putting up posters where she shouldn’t. Plus, Andrew Hastie on the Coalition’s plan to boost defence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ
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Why Dutton wants an election fight on defence
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27:00With just 10-days until the election, Peter Dutton has unveiled the Coalition's defence policy — pledging to lift spending by $21 billion dollars over the next five years. But as the Opposition tries to muscle up against Labor — suggesting the Government have been weak on national security — have they left it too late? And the Coalition and One Nat…
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Data analyst Simon Jackman joins Democracy Sausage to chat about the polls, swing seats and how the global uncertainty is impacting this election. When did Labor’s recovery start? How has uncertainty in the US influenced the framing of this election and left the Coalition vulnerable? And does this election cycle point to any changes in how the majo…
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Breakfast Wrap: Is Pauline Hanson handing Dutton a lifeline?
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26:00The Coalition is preferencing Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in the vast majority of seats at this election, abandoning past practice of putting the party last or at least below Labor. Meanwhile, the One Nation leader has ordered a reprint of how-to-vote cards in at least 10 marginal seats, to now put the Coalition second. Then also today, with …
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Radio National Breakfast Full Episode - 23rd April 2025
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2:54:52Australia's home for the best coverage of the biggest breaking news events with specialised analysis of politics, business and sport and agenda-setting interviews with some of the world's leading experts, and change makers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Once revered, now reviled: how pigeons became 'pests'
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18:33Humans domesticated pigeons thousands of years ago. They have been cherished as pets, messengers, and food sources, and appear as holy symbols in ancient texts. Today, we curse pigeons as feral urban pests. Science writer Rosemary Mosco urges us to consider the hidden beauty of this humble bird. Guest: Rosemary Mosco, science writer and cartoonist,…
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US President Donald Trump has made it clear that NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) member states can no longer take American military support for granted. Trump says these countries need to boost their defence spending to five per cent of their GDP. With this kind of pressure, what kind of future does NATO have? GUEST: David Reynolds, Emeri…
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Laura Tingle's Election 2025: the pope's death, and another leader's debate
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13:01Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton respond to the death of the pope, before meeting in Sydney for another televised leader's debate.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Noah Balta Sentenced for Assault, Dutton Launches $750M Crime Initiative, Income Tax Revenue Soars, Proteomics Secures Major Funding, and more...
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12:00(0:10): Richmond's Noah Balta Sentenced for Assault, Faces Curfew and Misses Key Matches (2:08): Albanese Leads as Dutton Unveils $750M Crime Initiative Ahead of Great Debate (4:26): Personal Income Tax Revenue Soars Amid Wage Growth, Sparks Debate Over Tax Reforms Ahead of Election (6:57): Proteomics Secures $4.5M to Launch Diagnostic Tests in US …
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The election campaign is suspended following the Pope’s death, and a pub owner on the billboard battle that’s blown up in Kooyong. Plus, Tony Abbott on what's going on with Russians and Indonesia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ
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How will the Pope's death impact the election?
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29:00The death of Pope Francis has geopolitical implications, but domestically, it falls in the final two weeks of the federal election campaign. So, in a period already disrupted by long weekends and Easter holidays — what does the Pontiff's passing mean for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton's messaging? Patricia Karvelas and Andrew West break it all d…
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Breakfast Wrap: What the Pope actually changed about the Church
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23:00Did you know the Pope once signed an agreement with Beijing to appoint Bishops in China? On the Breakfast Wrap we dive into some of the stories you may not know about the Pope, as the world marks the death of the 266th Pontiff. Nine days of mourning have begun for Pope Francis after he died of a stroke and heart failure, according to the Vatican. J…
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