Podcast Episodes

The controversial book ban in Sydney

This week, a Western Sydney Council voted to remove material about same-sex parenting from its library shelves. In the days following the announcement, the NSW Government threatened to reduce its fun…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What is happening in Rafah?

In a major development in the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli forces have entered the southern Gazan city of Rafah, in an operation they say is aimed at destroying Hamas targets. For the 1.4 million people…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What we know about the friends killed in Mexico

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad have been confirmed dead in the Mexican state of Baja California, days after their family first raised the al…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Why your HECS is changing

The Federal Government has announced it will wipe $3 billion in student debt and offer payments for some students undergoing mandatory placements. These announcements come a week before the Federal B…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What's a porn passport?

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Last week, we learned the federal government will trial age verification measures aimed at blocking children from watching explicit adult content online, as part o…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Why students are protesting in the U.S.

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have intensified across U.S. college campuses and have now spread to universities here in Australia. Protesters are calling for an immediate ceasefire, and …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What is the plan to end men's violence against women?

The Prime Minister has announced several new measures to combat domestic violence. It comes after new data this week revealed the rate of women killed by a partner in Australia increased by nearly 30…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Pauline Hanson is being sued for hate speech

This week, a hate speech trial against One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has begun in the Federal Court. It comes after Hanson was accused of racially discriminating against Greens Deputy Leader Mehre…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Is Australia’s economy still struggling?

With the federal budget just over two weeks away, the economy is set to come roaring back into focus on your newsfeed. So, we thought we'd get you up to speed well in advance. How are we going with i…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Australia’s ‘national shame’

It’s been labelled Australia’s ‘national shame' - so far this year, 27 women have been killed in acts of gender-based violence. Now, the country’s Domestic Violence Commissioner is convening a crisis…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago