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Are we set for major blackouts?
Episode 1745
The Australian Energy Market Operator says the electricity grid is unprepared to manage the planned closure of the Eraring power station in New South…
6 months ago
How Australia’s ‘blood oil’ imports are funding Russia’s war
Episode 1744
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, Australian leaders have repeatedly stated that Australia “stands with Ukraine”.
But as the …
6 months ago
How teens are fighting the social media ban
Episode 1743
Right now, Tiktok is awash with videos of how to get around the social media ban for under 16s, which is due to come into effect in a week.
At the sa…
6 months ago
The controversial limb-lengthening surgery set for Australia
Episode 1742
Limb lengthening surgery – where bones in your leg are broken, a rod inserted and extended – can be high risk, and is especially controversial when i…
6 months ago
The man who exposed corruption in offshore detention
Episode 1741
At its height, in 2014, there were over a thousand people being held on Nauru, as part of Australia’s offshore detention system.
But in the decade si…
6 months ago
How the internet is about to change for everyone
Episode 1740
Australia’s plan to ban teenagers from social media has been called “world‑leading”.
The law, which comes into effect December 10, threatens platform…
6 months, 1 week ago
How Labor struck a deal on environment
Episode 1739
Environmental law reform has been sitting in the too-hard basket for years — under successive governments, the system stayed broken.
Now, just days b…
6 months, 1 week ago
Barnaby Joyce’s big move
Episode 1738
When we heard news that Barnaby Joyce was quitting The Nationals – we knew we’d cover it with our friend in Canberra, Amy Remeikis – but the more we …
6 months, 1 week ago
How long can the AI boom last?
Episode 1737
Companies are betting big on AI – and burning through cash to do it.
They’re pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centres and d…
6 months, 1 week ago
David Pocock vs AI
Episode 1736
The year is 1934, and the setting is Scotland. Startling photos have emerged, appearing to capture the Loch Ness monster.
Fast-forward 90 years to 20…
6 months, 1 week ago