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Scott Morrison’s multiple ministries
We get you across how and why this happened, how are we governed in Australia, and who calls the shots in our Parliament.
Read More...An update on what’s what in Afghanistan
We take a look at how Afghanistan got to where it is now, what’s been happening in the last year under Taliban rule, and what’s next for the troubled nation.
Read More...Judith Durham and Olivia Newton-John
We get across what was shaping the Australian music scene at the time, the life and times of the 2 women, and the massive legacies they both leave behind.
Read More...A referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
We take a look at how a referendum works, what a Voice to Parliament is, and the hurdles it’s likely to come across in the process.
Read More...Monkeypox and foot and mouth disease
We cover off what they are, the threats they post, and the steps that are being taken to combat both viruses.
Read More...The new Federal Government and Opposition
Wetake a look at the who’s who on the front line, and the government’s priorities that will shape the federal political scene in the weeks and months to come.
Read More...Sri Lanka’s collapse
We take a look at the foundations of Sri Lanka, its recent political history, and how one powerful family brought the nation to its knees.
Read More...Australia and our Pacific family
We take you through our connection to the region, Australia’s role in supporting Pacific Island nations, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Read More...Overturning Roe v Wade
We take a look at what led to the Supreme Court’s decision, what it means for reproductive rights in the US, and where Australia’s at on the issue.
Read More...A gripping podcast, a couple of action-packed shows, and the perfect snacky dinner for binging them…
If you’re a true crime fan gripped by the alleged ‘mushroom murders’ you can find out more details ahead of the trial in the new podcast The Mushroom Cook which delves into the history of Erin Patterson – the woman at the centre of the deadly lunch in rural Victoria.
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