Podcast Episodes

Headlines: Monthly inflation steady at 2.5%

Today's headlines include:

Prices rose by 2.5% in the year to January, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

A review into the handling of sexual assault cases in NSW ha…

Published on 10 months ago

The trial over Cassius Turvey's death

The trial of four people accused of murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth has begun in the WA Supreme Court over two years after his death. It’s a case that prompted widespread rallies across…

Published on 10 months ago

Headlines: U.S. sides with Russia in UN vote

Today's headlines include:

The U.S. has voted with Russia and against its European allies in the United Nations. 

Phone reception would be available “almost everywhere” in Australia under a new Feder…

Published on 10 months ago

Are GP visits about to get cheaper?

Whether it’s to get a medicine script or diagnose a cold, we’ve all needed a GP at some point in our lives – but a visit isn't getting easier or cheaper.

Bulk billing rates are down, meaning more Aus…

Published on 10 months ago

Headlines: Bruce Lehrmann charged with car theft

Today's headlines include:

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has faced a Tasmanian court on a car theft charge. 

The Australian and New Zealand governments are continuing to monitor three Chinese…

Published on 10 months ago

The largest child abuse trial in French history

Just a heads up, today’s episode discusses extremely distressing themes including child sexual abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

Last year, the story of a French rape case and the wo…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Explaining the latest cancer breakthrough

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the good news about a new cancer treatment, a scientific discovery that helps trap wind for energy and the Aussie sporting legend making her mark overseas.

Ho…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: Israel says body released by Hamas is not a hostage

Today's headlines include:

Israel has accused Hamas of violating their ceasefire by handing over a different body in place of one of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023. 

The Australian Federal Poli…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Who’s spying on Australia?

The head of Australia's spy agency, Mike Burgess, has given his annual threat assessment address. The ASIO boss delivered a wide-ranging speech, which discussed 'foreign actors', sabotage, and 'hosti…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: Unemployment rises to 4.1%

Today's headlines include:

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.1% in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Authorities have begun euthanising a pod of fa…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago