Podcast Episodes

What we know about Matthew Perry's death

Secret codewords, significantly overpriced drugs and deleted text messages. Those are just some of the allegations at the centre of a criminal case now surrounding the death of beloved actor Matthew …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ever missed a deadline? So have the Liberals.

At least 138 Liberal Party candidates won’t run in the upcoming NSW local council elections, after essential paperwork wasn’t filed on time. The party's state director has already been fired for the …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Can't afford a house? 3D print one!

3D printing technology is advancing rapidly. New machinery means houses can be built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. A neighbourhood of 100 3D-printed houses is nearly complete in Texas. Over …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The bright side of the news this week

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In this week's good news wrap, we cover Missy Higgins' ARIA success, the bravest Aussies among us and Indigenous knowledge b…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The push to ban gambling ads

Should online gambling ads be banned altogether? That’s the question that’s currently in front of the government, as they weigh up how to deal with Australia’s gambling problem. While a committee rep…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Melbourne's war against e-scooters

Melbourne City Council has voted to ban hired e-scooters.  At a meeting this week, Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council would end its contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neu…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Why is a Senator suing Brittany Higgins?

WA Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins for defamation. It’s the latest in a long string of lawsuits that have been unfolding since Higgins first came out publicly …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

How we’ll remember the Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 was Australia’s best-ever Olympic performance, with our team coming home with 18 gold medals. More than 19 million Australians tuned in to watch at least one event, solidifying the Olympic…

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Are NDAs being used to silence victims?

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legal obligations to stay silent. Beyond gatekeeping business secrets – like the recipe for Coca-Cola – Australian workplaces are frequently using NDAs to handle …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Your good news for the week

This weekend, we're officially launching our Good Newsletter, a weekly newsletter dedicated solely to highlighting the good that exists in the world. We wanted to bring you a taster of what's to come…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago