Best Cfmeu Podcasts (2025)

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'Like an episode of the Sopranos': Life inside the clean-up of the CFMEU 20:11

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More than a year ago, the CFMEU – one of Australia’s most powerful unions – was placed into administration, after an investigation by our mastheads, and 60 Minutes, revealed that it was infiltrated by bikie gang members and criminals who were guilty of corruption and cronyism. But now, some of the very union officials who have been tasked by the go…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Reece Walsh Plumbing, Violent Protests, Vic Premier Calls on CFMEU & 3rd Gen Italian Pronounciations 12:47

28d ago12:47

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Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Introducing: Diagnosing Murder 4:02

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For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable – child abuse. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do – shake their baby. Can we trust the scie…

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Can Albanese claim credit for Trump’s peace plan? 26:49

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The prime minister has just returned from 10 days of high-wire diplomacy, initially at the United Nations in New York before swinging through London and stopping by Abu Dhabi on his way home. He’s claimed some credit for helping push along a potential peace plan for Gaza, spruiked Australia’s social media ban on the global stage, and drummed up int…

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Introducing: Diagnosing Murder 4:02

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For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable – child abuse. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do – shake their baby. Can we trust the scie…

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Why Western democracies are struggling against Russia's and China’s 'hybrid war' 28:08

1d ago28:08

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On the weekend, Denmark reported unidentified drones had appeared above its major military bases. It was the country’s third drone alarm in a week and one of five European nations in a month to experience incursions - from either drones suspected of Russian origin or from the Russian Air Force itself. So why is Russia violating Europe’s skies, seem…

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Workers, Unions - Anti Racist Future

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First we hear from Caterina Cinanni from the United Workers Union, the UWU, talking at the Ecosocialism Conference in September about organising migrant workers and the common interests of workers of all national backgrounds. Following with an exerpt from the Anti Racism Rally in Naarm on the Grand Final Weekend.…

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Click to cancel: How hard should it be to end a subscription? 17:16

2d ago17:16

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We all know how annoying it can be to cancel a subscription, whether to a streaming service or gym membership, but when do ‘'subscription traps’', as they’re known, legally cross a line? Consumer advocates, businesses and legislators are puzzling over the question as the government formulates new laws on unfair trading practices. Today, national co…

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The ‘remarkable breakthrough’ made for Huntington’s disease 15:01

3d ago15:01

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Researchers say they have, for the first time, dramatically slowed the progression of a cruel and devastating neuron condition called Huntington’s disease. For sufferers, this potentially means getting years of their life back or the lessening of symptoms of a condition that robs them of physical movement and kills their brain cells. Today, Profess…

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How To Talk About The NRL Grand Final When You Know Nothing About Sport 39:48

4d ago39:48

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The NRL Grand Final is upon us once again, and it's the pride of Queensland, the Brisbane Broncos taking on a team that has had Queenslanders at its foundation from the very beginning, the Melbourne Storm. This podcast is a guide for anyone who wants to sound like a seasoned veteran of the game whilst watching the showdown on Sunday. See omnystudio…

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Listen Next - Alva Beach: Death At The Door 3:36

1d ago3:36

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If you're looking for your next investigative podcast, take a listen... One tragic night in 2018, what began as an NRL grand final party in a quiet town on the Queensland coast spiralled into a storm of lies, drunken embellishment and a bungled emergency response. By dawn, two men - Tom Davy & Corey Christensen - were dead, killed by a teenager the…

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Chemtrails to the elitist cabal: Why conspiracy theories are thriving in the White House 30:35

4d ago30:35

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There was a time when people who believed that the government can control the weather, or that Wi-Fi causes cancer might have been social pariahs. Now, they sit in the higher echelons of power in the United States. So, why are conspiracy theories flourishing now? Today, British journalists Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey, authors of Conspiracy Theory: …

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Concrete Gang

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Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General. The AFL Grand Final Live Show!! News about the passing of Georgie Despard with a special reading of one of his poems. Some industry news, general hilarity plus scallywags and sooks.By Gorilla, Campo, Three Trees, Golden Sparrow

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Tylenol, Bucks Party Contracts Autism, Big Hose Sculpture Cut & Snoop In Melbourne 11:19

7d ago11:19

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Unnamed Intern wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Fighting for Socialism in the United States || Broad united response needed to Trump’s military build-up in the Caribbean

5d ago

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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Mary Merkenich, Stephanie Mierisch.NewsreportsPresenters discuss the following news reports and updates in local and international politics…

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Albanese’s warning on tyranny, dictators, and his selfie with Trump 23:31

7d ago23:31

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Today we are bringing you a special international episode of the pod. The prime minister has spent the week in New York addressing the United Nations, recognising Palestinian statehood and chasing Donald Trump around Manhattan trying to get a meeting. We talk about all these capers with host Jacqueline Maley and our chief political correspondent Pa…

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Trump just insulted almost all world leaders, to their faces, but what does it mean? 25:07

8d ago25:07

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How to make sense of the last two weeks? Because it isn’t just that Russia has stepped up its global aggression by invading the airspace of various European countries with drones, fighter jets and a surveillance plane. It’s also the tirade US President Donald Trump let rip yesterday to 150 world leaders at the United Nations – a blistering one, eve…

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What is to be done?

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In today's episode, we amplify union voices from around the globe as the humanitarian crisis in Palestine escalates, affecting workers worldwide. We feature key speeches from the recent Trade Union Congress in the UK, including an impactful address by Shaher Saed, general secretary of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU), and …

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Charlie Kirk memorial: love, hate and Trump’s vow for the future 20:38

9d ago20:38

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For many people who watched the coverage of Charlie Kirk’s memorial, it was the sounds that struck them the most. The triumphant 60,000 conservatives who erupted with yelps and claps after messages of forgiveness… and hate. Today, North America correspondent Michael Koziol, who attended the memorial, on what Donald Trump and members of his administ…

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Life, death and Optus: Should the telcos be trusted to run Triple Zero? 19:29

10d ago19:29

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Optus is in the firing line once again over an outage that left customers unable to call Triple Zero for 13 hours. In that time, four people died – including an eight-week-old baby. Authorities later said they don’t believe the baby’s death is linked to the outage. Today, technology editor David Swan on whether the telcos can be trusted to run Trip…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Tim Elliott tells the story of Darko ‘Dougie’ Desic 34:15

9d ago34:15

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This week Betoota Talks is joined by award-winning journalist and author Tim Elliott to chat about a 30 year mystery. Elliot's new podcast series Jailbreak details the extraordinary story of Darko 'Dougie' Desic who evaded police for three decades despite living right under their nose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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No fry zone: Should councils be able to block fast food outlets? 15:26

11d ago15:26

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Once upon a time, the dangers of eating too much fast food were at the front of our minds thanks to documentaries like Super Size Me. But that was more than 20 years ago. Since then, the topic may have fallen off the front pages, but fast food chains have been on the march, opening up across Australia. Today, regional editor Benjamin Preiss and sen…

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Concret Gang

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Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The passing of the great man Georgie Despard is marked with a reading from his book of poems. Hopefully there will be an edition of his works for you to enjoy in the future - details of his funeral will be posted so watch out. Vale Georgie.News from trenches and distain for the media fo…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Party Abandons Only Popular Policy, Melbourne All Protests & Vapes, Riverboys Turn Up in TSITP + Beer Hacks 14:12

14d ago14:12

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Unnamed Intern wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Coalition combust over net zero. Will the anti-climate action stance work? 21:19

14d ago21:19

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The government announced its 2035 emissions reduction target this week, committing Australia to climate action despite a retreat from the United States. Meanwhile, the Coalition looked a lot like it was about to take up arms in the climate wars - again. Chief political commentator James Massola joins host Jacqueline Maley. Subscribe to The Age & SM…

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A primer on Australia’s climate target 19:17

15d ago19:17

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A flurry of numbers relating to climate change have been tossed around all week. But what do they mean? Today, environment and climate reporter Bianca Hall and climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley on what impact the government’s climate emissions target for 2035 will have on all of us. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au…

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Threads unravel child labor behind the clothes we wear

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On this episode of Stick Together, James speaks with Nina Crawley from Oxfam Australia about the new report Unravelling Exploitation, which exposes wage theft, forced labour and child labour in Bangladesh’s garment industry — and the links to Australian fashion brands. They discuss why current laws aren’t enough, how unions and workers are fighting…

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Why Gen-Z fury led to destruction in Nepal 18:59

16d ago18:59

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Three years ago, mainstream newspapers in the West had a bit of fun ridiculing so-called nepo-babies, and the unfair advantage enjoyed by the children of the rich and the powerful, like Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple, or Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoe. But in Nepal, nepobabies are no joking matter. They have just, in part, sparked the most widesp…

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From children’s entertainer to political celebrity. The rise of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price 28:47

17d ago28:47

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s charisma has led to her meteoric rise, and also, to her recent relegation to the back bench. Lambasted for her position on various issues including the Stolen Generation, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more recently, immigration, the Indigenous senator is celebrated by some of the most powerful conservatives in the …

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BETOOTA TALKS: Sandra Sully 53:09

16d ago53:09

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An icon of Australian tv news and one of Queensland’s greatest exports, Sandra Sully joins Betoota Talks this week to discuss her eventful career from Expo 88 to the Thredbo Disaster to 9/11. But did you know that she lives a double life as the Peter V’Landys of Australian field hockey? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘The cult of the leader’: The professor who left America says fascism is flourishing 28:33

18d ago28:33

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US President Donald Trump is a fascist, running an authoritarian regime. We hear this allegation a lot, now. But is he? Really? Fascism expert Jason Stanley says he moved with his family to Canada so that he could leave behind, and protest against, the political climate in the United States. Today, Stanley, a University of Toronto philosophy profes…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: ATO Comes For G-Wagon Owners, Boyfriend's Wikipedia, Oscar Piastri & Fathers Day 13:31

21d ago13:31

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Unnamed Intern wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Why the sacking of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price could turn the senator ‘into a martyr’ 19:02

21d ago19:02

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Controversial Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was sacked from the Coalition frontbench this week. Price left Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with little choice, after she refused to apologise for comments she made about the Indian community, and then refused to publicly affirm her faith in Ley’s leadership. Chief political correspondent Paul …

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Why Australia is trying to out-woo China for influence in the Pacific 20:37

22d ago20:37

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When we think of countries trying to show the world their power and influence, we might think of muscular shows of force, like China’s army parading its newest nuclear weapons, missiles and lasers in a military parade in Beijing, last week. But then there was our government scrambling to out-deliver China with a tit-for-tat over, of all things, car…

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Organising workers in today's economy

22d ago

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Today we go to the Ecosocialist Conference held in Melbourne on the 6-7th of September at Balam Balam Place. We will hear from Jizelle Hanna, a former presenter on Stick Together presenter, who is now the Victorian Secretary of the CPSU, a feat which came about in a members lead win against an encumbent of 30 years standing. The session Jizelle is …