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This short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee.
A new fluffy planet, the Westminster winner, and an Irish art scandal…
Astronomers have found a new planet that’s bigger than Jupiter – aka the largest known planet in our solar system. It’s called WASP-193b, but the really interesting thing about it is that it has low density – scientists say it’s “basically super fluffy” and “close to cotton candy”.
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17 May 2024
8.45am (AEST) – Australia’s Paralympic Team uniform for the Paris Olympics to be unveiled on the catwalk at Australian Fashion Week – Sydney
10.00am (ACST) – Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek to make an announcement about the future of hydrogen and critical minerals – SA
12.00pm (AEST) – Launch of the Salvos’ 2024 Red Shield Appeal – Sydney
4.55pm (AEST) – Women’s Rugby Union: Pacific Four Series – Wallaroos v USA – Melbourne or stream here
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