Podcast Episodes

What will happen with petrol prices when the fuel excise ends?

Petrol prices are expected to jump after a 16-cent cut in the fuel excise expires as of Monday.

And, of course, this is amid the ongoing conflict in t…

3 weeks, 3 days ago

European FIFA boycott spells trouble for Gianni Infantino

It is probably an understatement to say that football's world governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy.

But it looks like the organisation'…

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Did the Telegram app keep extemist content online?

The eSafety commissioner has taken action against the messaging app "Telegram" for not taking steps to remove terror content.

The commissioner has lau…

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Why is FIFA embroiled in controversy... AGAIN?

Outrage over soccer governing body FIFA's plans to sell stakes in a nearly AU$29 billion subsidiary to manage its competitions is continuing.

FIFA wan…

3 weeks, 4 days ago

AstraZeneca backs down on breast cancer and endometriosis drug

A drug company that had been planning to remove a breast cancer and endometriosis medication from Australian shelves now says it will offer it for fr…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Did another interest rate rise just evaporate?

The most important bit of data is in ahead of the August Reserve Bank board meeting to set the direction of interest rates.

It's inflation, and the ra…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

How a Qantas plane flew 24-hours to Europe

A Qantas aircraft set to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe has completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to Franc…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Banks compensating customers over mortgage offset failures

Millions of Australians use offset accounts to reduce interest costs on their mortgage, but the corporate regulator says some banks are not deliverin…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Can Ben Carroll save Labor in Victoria?

Ben Carroll is Victoria's 50th premier, but his rise to the top job did not come without a fight, and he has a battle ahead of him against public opi…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Would slashing housing rules boost supply?

Could we be building more homes in Australia if complex regulations were wound back?

What rules should we have around minimum floor space for homes, t…

3 weeks, 6 days ago