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Breakfast Wrap: How the government secured its environmental deal 24:33

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A long-awaited overhaul of federal environment laws passed the Senate yesterday, after the government struck a deal with the Greens. We'll hear from the man who wrote the blueprint for the revamp of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. We'll also hear from the Environment Minister Murray Watt and the Greens environment sp…

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Hong Kong residents devastated by mega blaze in blocks of flats 5:17

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Authorities have confirmed more than eighty people have died in the blaze at the apartment complex in Tai Po. There's fears the death toll could grow higher, with hundreds of people still missing. Guest: Kelly Yu, freelance journalistBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Barnaby defects and EPBC deal reached in Parliament's final week 12:06

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The government has worked with the Greens to make the final parliamentary sitting week of the year a fruitful one, getting a deal done on the EPBC reforms. And Barnaby Joyce's defection from the Nationals added pain to the coalition which loses another member to the crossbench.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How the Brisbane Lions sustained becoming an AFLW powerhouse 6:10

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For the third consecutive season, North Melbourne and Brisbane will face off in the AFLW grand final - the Lions' seventh decider in the league's first 10 seasons. Brisbane is aiming to win their 4th flag and cement themselves as the powerhouse of the competition, but standing in their ware are the Kangaroos who haven't lost a game in two years.…

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Professor Graeme Samuel delighted by passage of the EPBC 8:14

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The federal government is celebrating the passage of its long-awaited environment laws overhaul in the Senate.Professor Graeme Samuel wrote the blueprint for the revamp of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, with an independent review five years ago and watched the reforms go through in the upper house.…

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Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says environment laws are 'a long time coming' 8:25

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Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says reforms to the nation's outdated environment protection laws are "a long time coming". The Greens landed a deal with the government yesterday to pass overhauled environment laws through the Senate. Guest: Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens spokesperson for Environment and Water Producer: Isadora Bogle…

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Coalition 'has no-one to blame but themselves' over EPBC deal outcome, Watt says 8:41

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A long-awaited overhaul of federal environment laws passed the Senate yesterday, after the government struck a deal with the Greens. The bill is expected to be approved in the House of Representatives this morning. As the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley slams the deal as "dirty," Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt says the Coalition co…

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Australian Industry Group reacts to environment laws overhaul 6:37

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There's broad consensus in the business community that reforms to environmental protections passed in the Senate yesterday are a substantial improvement on the existing regime. But some have called it a missed opportunity for longer-term reform, and there's disappointment in the Coalition for not working harder to reach a bipartisan position. So wh…

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New lending rules for Australian banks 6:00

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Banking regulator APRA has fired warning shots at major lenders this week, following an up-tick in riskier forms of lending as interest rates fall. From February next year, Australia's banks will soon get new rules that will limit how many "high-risk" large home loans they can issue to customers. It comes after the total value of new investment loa…

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New streaming laws to boost Australian content 5:12

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For years, Australian writers have warned local content is being drowned out by international streaming giants. The federal government has this week passed laws that will force platforms like Netflix, Disney, and Amazon to invest in Australian programs. Under the legislation, streamers will have to commit at least 10 per cent of local expenditure —…

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Fears of wider conflict as Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue 4:23

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The Lebanese prime minister has criticised Hezbollah overnight for failing to disarm, saying that its refusal to do so is hurting his country. It comes as Israel carried out more strikes in Lebanon this week, killing civilians; the United Naitons has now confirmed at least 127 deaths since last year's ceasefire. The attacks are fuelling fears of an…

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Questions over Russia's demands ahead of US talks 7:38

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As US negotiators prepare to travel to Moscow next week, there are growing questions over what Russia is prepared to agree to in any Ukraine peace plan. New reports suggest the US peace proposal conflict with key Russian demands, while a leaked phone call showing envoy Steve Witkoff advising a top Kremlin official, has sparked political criticism i…

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Breakfast Wrap: Labor strikes environmental laws deal 24:32

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor has struck a deal to overhaul the nation's outdated environmental protection laws. Mr Albanese says the laws will pass the Senate today, more than five years after Graeme Samuel handed down a review into the legislation. Then, a massive high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at …

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Scientists publish roadmap to plants in space 5:38

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More than 50 years since man first set foot on the moon, a new space race is on, as NASA prepares to put astronauts back on the lunar surface in 2027. Scientists are already preparing the next steps - how to live, grow food and thrive beyond earth. A new paper published today in the journal 'New Phytologist' proposes a roadmap for that research.…

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Massive high-rise apartment blaze in Hong Kong kills at least 44 5:39

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At least 44 people are dead and others remain trapped after a massive fire that engulfed multiple high-rise towers at a residential complex in Hong Kong, with police arresting three people on suspicion of manslaughter. Guest: Ryan Chang, reporterBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Government announces HIV funding for Pacific 6:23

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Pacific nations have seen a devastating rise in rates of HIV and AIDS, with Fiji alone recording hundreds of new cases this year.A United Nations report has found an uncounted number of people have died globally from AIDS, and 2,500,000 people have lost access to medicine to block the spread of HIV since cuts to USAID programs by the Trump administ…

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Changing Australia: Noel Lim and helping renters stay in safe homes 11:10

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Calls for repairs going unanswered, mould in the walls, or landlords withholding bond. These are just some of the stories being told by some of the millions of renters in Australia. But for some it can be be difficult to challenge a landlord and know all your legal rights. In Victoria lawyer Noel Lim saw this gap in the system and decided to build …

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Tasmanian Treasurer defends state credit rating downgrade 7:48

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Tasmania's fiscal future is back in the spotlight, after the state's credit rating dropped to the lowest in the country, alongside the Northern Territory. Moody's Ratings downgraded Tasmania from Aa2 (negative) to Aa3 - flagging a sharp rise in the state's debt and interest burdens.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cutting migration not a silver bullet for housing crisis, Bragg says 8:56

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Shadow Minister for Housing Andrew Bragg says Australia's ongoing housing crisis cannot be blamed on the nation's migration intake. As the Coalition mulls its immigration policy, Senator Bragg says "even if you cut migration to zero, you'd still have a whopping housing crisis". Last week, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam said housing const…

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Gallagher confirms details of government's savings directive 10:55

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New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows annual inflation rose to 3.8 per cent last month, while electricity costs rose 37.1 per cent in the 12 months to October. Treasurer Jim Chalmers acknowledged the "introduction and removal of energy rebates" at both the federal and state level had "an impact" on electricity costs while stressin…

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Vandals behind latest Optus outage 7:12

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Optus crews spent hours repairing a mobile phone outage for more than 14,000 services yesterday. The telco says vandals attempting to steal copper had cut several fibre cables in Melbourne's south-east. It's the third Optus outage in recent months. Guest: Professor Allan Fels, former chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…

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Why your summer barbecue may cost more this year 5:24

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A sizzling barbecue and summer go hand in hand for many Aussies, but this year it might cost you more. The most recent data from Meat and Livestock Australia shows the cost of beef and lamb is at the highest level since mid-20-22. But farmers say prices are reasonable when compared globally. Guest: Ripley Atkinson, Australian Meats and Livestock Ma…

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US to send peace negotiators to Moscow 8:00

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The United States says there are signs of progress in peace negotiations over Ukraine, as it prepares to send a delegation to Moscow next week, for talks with the Kremlin. Ukraine says it will keep working on the US-backed plan, while European leaders warn the process could still lean too far in Russia's favour. Meanwhile, US Peace Envoy Steve Witk…

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Will Labor's environmental reforms pass this week? 5:40

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Today is the final sitting day of Parliament, and Labor needs to strike a deal with either the Greens or the Coalition to get its environmental reforms through the Senate. In the latest offer to the Greens, the government says it's willing to amend its legislation to ensure native forestry complies with the proposed new National Environmental Stand…

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UK government unveils budget aimed at stabilising economy 6:44

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Britain's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has handed down a high-stakes national budget overnight, which the government hopes will boost economic growth, reduce child poverty and ease cost-of-living pressures. Ms Reeves is under pressure from within her own party and from the business sector after weeks of government leaks, policy backflips and internal d…

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Breakfast Wrap: US will monitor immigrant crime in Australia 23:44

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Data on crimes committed by migrants in Australia will be tracked by the United States, following a directive from the Trump Administration. The ABC has confirmed the US Embassy in Canberra has been given the directive along with embassies in several other western nations, including New Zealand and Canada. The CEO of the Association of Mining and E…

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Kngwarreye works on exhibit together for first time 6:12

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It's been an incredible year for the Indigenous art world, with art fairs in Cairns and Darwin smashing attendance and sales records — generating millions of dollars for local art scenes. Attention now turns to Adelaide where two of Australia's most influential Anmatyerre artists — Emily Kame Kngwarreye and her brother Kudditji Kngwarreye — are on …

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AUSTRAC considers action against Bendigo Bank 6:00

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Australia's financial crime watchdog is considering action against Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, after an internal investigation into its management of anti-money laundering risks found failures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Changing Australia: Tim Oberg on Parkrun and getting kids active 11:53

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Well you've probably seen them pounding the pavement...or perhaps you've been among them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US attempts to track crimes linked to migrants 'a distraction' 5:55

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Data on crimes committed by migrants in Australia will be tracked by the United States, following a directive from the Trump Administration.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Get it done': Mining peak body calls for environmental reforms to pass 6:05

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The CEO of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies, Warren Pearce, has called on the parliament to pass the government's long-awaited environmental reforms. Mr Pearce says there is a sense of urgency for a deal to be made this week on the final sitting week of 2025. Guest: Warren Pearce, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Min…

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Public service squeeze 'not unusual or controversial', Treasurer says 11:49

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the government's request to federal departments and agencies to find further efficiencies is "not unusual or controversial." Yesterday, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher did not dispute a report in the Australian Financial Review that the public service would need to find savings of as much as five per cent in a year. …

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Trump gets involved in Japan-China diplomatic spat 3:48

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Relations between Japan and China are in a precarious position, with both sides holding high-level talks with US President Donald Trump. So how far is Beijing prepared to escalate the situation, as it tries to woo President Trump ahead of his visit to China next year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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University of Canberra to build aged care facility 5:50

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Australia is grappling with an ageing population, and aged care remains a sticking point in government funding arrangements. But now, one university is thinking outside of the box. The University of Canberra has announced it will develop a large-scale aged care community next to the University of Canberra Hospital, as part of a 100-year agreement t…

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Native logging shouldn't be up for debate, world-leading expert says 8:15

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The wheeling and dealing continues in Canberra today, as the government works to push through its environmental laws by the end of this week. Support from the Coalition or the Greens is needed in the Senate, and native forest logging has become one of the key sticking points. But one of Australia's most respected forest scientists has said it shoul…

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Barista competitions on the rise in regional Australia 5:36

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Regional Australia is experiencing a surge in barista competitions, surprising many in the industry. Around the country, competitions such as the Barista Brawl have seen people trying their hand at pouring shots, making latte art, and sniffing out the best beans. Those in the industry believe it's improving the standard of coffee across the nation …

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Abducted schoolgirls rescued, Nigeria's president says 6:41

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Nigeria's president says all 24 schoolgirls who were abducted by armed assailants from a government boarding school last week in Kebbi, in the country's north-west, have been rescued. No details have been released about the rescue mission. But it follows a series of violent attacks across the country, including the abduction of more than 300 studen…

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Sudan humanitarian truce plan stalls 7:24

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The United States adviser for African affairs has announced that the Sudanese army and paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces, have failed to formally accept a proposed humanitarian truce. Mediators from the US, UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have been urging both sides to stop fighting, as famine spreads and millions remain displaced.Meanwhile, Amn…

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Breakfast Wrap: Why the BOM website cost $96 million 24:31

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The Bureau of Meteorology is weathering a storm of its own over its controversial website redesign. It has revealed the cost is $96.5 million, after initially saying the redesign cost $4 million. Then, Melissa Clarke wraps the reaction to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wearing a burqa in the Senate, her latest parliamentary stunt. And we hear fro…

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Russell Crowe stars in new film Nuremberg 10:31

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Eighty years ago, the Nuremberg trials broke new ground in international law with the idea of individual criminal responsibility, holding Nazi generals accountable for atrocities committed during World War II. Now, those events have been dramatised in the new movie 'Nuremberg' written and directed by James Vanderbilt staring Russell Crowe.…

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Changing Australia: Peter Corke and advancing robotics in Australia 10:15

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So many of the things you buy today have likely been touched, handled or manufactured in some way by an industrial robot.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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BOM CEO explains website upgrade price tag 4:53

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The Bureau of Meteorology is weathering a storm over its controversial website redesign, after revealing the cost is $96.5 million, after initially costing the project at $4 million.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'It's a major predictor': New book explores link between misogyny and violent extremism 9:31

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Gender, misogyny and extremist violence are inextricably linked, according to a new book by renowned extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss. She's currently visiting Australia to promote her book Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism — and meet with local community and government leaders. Guest: Professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss,…

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Funding boost for 1800RESPECT as demand soars 11:36

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The federal government has announced it will increase funding for the national domestic, family and sexual violence support service — 1800RESPECT — by almost 40 per cent. The service has reported a 3,000 per cent increase in demand for its services since its inception 15 years ago. Guest: Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services Producer: Isad…

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Researchers uncover potential new treatment for Type 1 diabetes 4:10

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For years doctors have prescribed Metformin - a cheap, 100-year-old drug - as standard therapy in Type 2 diabetes, to reduce insulin resistance and improve blood sugar. But no study had directly tested how Metformin affects insulin resistance in adults with Type 1 diabetes. Now, in a world-first clinical trial, researchers at the Garvan Institute i…

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Independent senator's concerns over 'rushed' environmental reforms 5:18

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Environment Minister Murray Watt says he's confident Labor will pass historic changes to Australia's environmental laws. But passage through the Senate is not assured, with the government yet to lock in a deal with the Coalition or the Greens. Independent Senator for Tasmania, Tammy Tyrell, says she is concerned the legislation has been rushed, and…

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North Melbourne's Ash Riddell takes home AFLW's best and fairest award 7:42

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The stars of the AFLW traded guernseys for red carpet glamour last night at the league's end of season W Awards.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Concern grows over DroneShield share sale 7:27

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Over the course of a week, the CEO, chairman, and director of DroneShield sold their shares in the defence company for around $70 million. The sell-off has sent the stock sliding this month. Governance experts have raised concerns about the remuneration of directors, and the subsequent potential conflicts of interest. Guest: Rachel Waterhouse, Chie…

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Kyiv willing to consider compromises on US peace plan 6:15

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The United States and Ukraine say they've created an "updated and refined peace framework" to end the war with Russia, though no specific details have been announced. As it stands, the 28-point US plan demands that Kyiv cedes more territory, limits the size of its army and bars it from ever joining NATO; conditions Ukraine has long rejected. Guest:…

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Breakfast Wrap: Darwin weathers its strongest cyclone in decades 24:00

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Clean-up efforts have begun in the Top End after Tropical Cyclone Fina swept through the Northern Territory at category three strength. Fina was the NT's strongest cyclone to pass Darwin since the devastating Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Then, if you were to use just one word, how would you describe the last federal election? According to veteran journal…

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