Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThorpe: Government PFAS case 'not enough' to support affected communities
The federal government is seeking two billion dollars in damages from the manufacturer of a firefighting foam -- containing so-called "forever chemic…
4 weeks ago
Could 'flat-pack' homes be the answer to the housing crisis?
The federal government is committing $39 million to help states and territories trial a rollout of prefabricated homes — where parts are pre-built an…
4 weeks ago
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon amid mass evacuation
Israel has launched a strike on southern Beirut for the first time in weeks.
4 weeks ago
WHO calls for ceasefire in DRC as Ebola cases rise
The World Health Organisation has called for an immediate ceasefire in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as an Ebola outbreak claims more…
4 weeks ago
Government secures first vessel in maritime strategic fleet
The first vessel in Australia's Maritime Strategic Fleet has been secured, about a year after it was due. So will it help reduce Australia's reliance…
4 weeks ago
PFAS expert says Commonwealth legal action is 'critical'
The Commonwealth is suing chemical manufacturing giant 3M for 2 billion dollars, over so-called 'forever chemicals' found in firefighting foam.
4 weeks ago
NT health authorities warn against complacency amid slowing diphtheria cases
Health authorities in the Northern Territory are warning people not to become complacent over the diphtheria outbreak, despite a slowing rate in case…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Changing Australia: Jo Nicholls and creating Brainwave
Jo Nicholls was inspired to create Brainwave - a national organisation to support children with brain illnesses and injuries - after her son was diag…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
What will changes to the unemployment system mean?
The Federal Government has unveiled what it's describing as a "once‑in‑a‑generation reform to the employment services system."
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Breakfast Wrap: Tax legislation enters parliament
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