Podcast Episodes

Hundreds of thousands flee war-torn DRC despite US-brokered peace deal

About 200,000 people have fled their homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent days, with dozens of civilians killed by Rwanda-backed rebels - in the country's east.

M-23’s latest offens…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

Breakfast Wrap: Anger at increasing Indigenous deaths in custody

Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979/1980.New data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows 33 of the 113 people who died in police or prison…

Published on 2 days, 6 hours ago

Great Barrier Reef explodes with life during mass coral spawning

One of the world's greatest natural wonders is underway: the synchronised spawning of coral on the Great Barrier Reef.

Dr Jen Matthews, a chemical ecologist and marine biochemist at the University of …

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

Changing Australia: Ella Stratton and creating moments of joy for families hit by a child terminal or life-limiting illness

Warning: this interview includes discussions of child illness and death

Hunter was a baby when doctors said he wouldn't live past his first birthday.

He defied expectations.

In fact, Mum Ella Stratton h…

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has announced the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move analysts are warning is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington …

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

New Children’s Commissioner responds to Dodd inquest

From a childcare sector in crisis, to new social media restrictions, the safety of children has been dominating headlines in recent months.

That makes it a big job for the new National Children's Comm…

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

Indigenous deaths in custody reach record high

Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1980.New data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows 33 of the 113 people who died in police or prison cust…

Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago

Opposition criticises handling of federal health funding negotiations

Federal and state health ministers are meeting tomorrow amid a bitter public spat over funding.

State leaders are trying to hold the federal government to promises on hospital funding levels, aged car…

Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago

Aged care experts call for more beds to address hospital backlog

More than a thousand patients are stranded in New South Wales hospitals, with the state government saying that many of them are waiting for federally funded aged care or disability support.

The ANZSGM…

Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago

Thai-Cambodian fighting intensifies as ceasefire unravels

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified, with both sides accusing each other of striking civilians.

Thailand says its tanks and jets have hit Cambodian military sites, including a casin…

Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago