Podcast Episodes

Headlines: Independent wins Sydney seat by 26 votes

Today's headlines include:

The economy grew by 0.2% in the first three months of 2025, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures. 

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

The new Botox rules for young people

The growing popularity of cosmetic procedures like injectables and fillers has sparked growing concerns about patient safety, regulation, and the responsibilities of practitioners. From September, ne…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Headlines: Minimum wage to increase by 3.5%

Today's headlines include:

The National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.5% from 1 July, following a decision from the Fair Work Commission, Australia’s national work watchdog.

The Queensland Coroner …

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Why your HECS just went up, not down

You may remember that the Government promised to take 20% off student loans if they won the election. So, why did everyone’s HECS debts just increase? In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how HECS works…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Headlines: PM rejects U.S. calls to boost defence spending

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected calls from the U.S. to boost Australia’s military spending. 

The Federal Government has updated its travel advice for Indonesia…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

A blueprint for disability employment

We're starting the week with a good news story about a community organisation working to dismantle barriers to inclusion in the workplace. Bianca Stern is the General Manager and a founding member of…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Headlines: One Nation doubles its Senate seats

Today's headlines include:

The political party One Nation has doubled its representation in the Senate to four seats. 

Mourners have gathered in an Alice Springs supermarket, where a vigil has been h…

Published on 7 months ago

The legal bid to stop a school from going co-ed

A legal challenge to block a Sydney private boys school from going co-ed failed in a NSW court this week. Newington College’s plan to open enrolments to girls first made headlines over a year ago, wh…

Published on 7 months ago

Headlines: Ley defends number of women in shadow cabinet

Today's headlines include:

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has defended the number of women appointed to her shadow cabinet, following criticism about a drop in female representation. 

Southern parts of…

Published on 7 months ago

The return of the Coalition

After days of negotiations and just over a week after announcing their break-up, the Coalition is back together. Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud confirmed the p…

Published on 7 months ago