From spiralling interest rates blamed on global conflicts and mounting cost-of-living pain to mounting friction inside federal Labor ranks, it’s been a seismic week in Australian politics. In this episode of The Week That Was, Mark Latham cuts through the noise to analyze the breaking stories hitting households hard—including cracks inside the government, the reality of first-home buyer negative equity, credit card surcharge crackdowns, and the big political shifts making waves across the country.


Interest Ratest: Breaking down the controversial economic justifications linking domestic interest rate pressures to conflict overseas.


Labor's Internal Friction: Unpacking the growing pressure on Treasurer Jim Chalmers as federal Labor MPs openly push back behind closed doors.


First-Home Buyer Negative Equity: Examining the brutal squeeze on recent property buyers caught in a falling market amid high rates.


Credit Card Surcharges & Government Spending: Looking at moves to ban painful consumer payment fees while runaway government spending faces fierce scrutiny.


Political Shifts & Leadership Changes: Analyzing the fallout from the Greens electing David Shoebridge as their new leader, One Nation's rising momentum, and the latest cultural headlines—including Anika Wells landing on TIME's top 100 rising stars and the drama of the NRL Grand Final.

From spiralling interest rates blamed on global conflicts and mounting cost-of-living pain to mounting friction inside federal Labor ranks, it&rsquo;s been a seismic week in Australian politics. In this episode of&nbsp;The Week That Was, Mark Latham cuts through the noise to analyze the breaking stories hitting households hard&mdash;including cracks inside the government, the reality of first-home buyer negative equity, credit card surcharge crackdowns, and the big political shifts making waves across the country.
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Interest Ratest: Breaking down the controversial economic justifications linking domestic interest rate pressures to conflict overseas.
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Labor's Internal Friction: Unpacking the growing pressure on Treasurer Jim Chalmers as federal Labor MPs openly push back behind closed doors.
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First-Home Buyer Negative Equity: Examining the brutal squeeze on recent property buyers caught in a falling market amid high rates.
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Credit Card Surcharges &amp; Government Spending: Looking at moves to ban painful consumer payment fees while runaway government spending faces fierce scrutiny.
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Political Shifts &amp; Leadership Changes: Analyzing the fallout from the Greens electing David Shoebridge as their new leader, One Nation's rising momentum, and the latest cultural headlines&mdash;including Anika Wells landing on TIME's top 100 rising stars and the drama of the NRL Grand Final.
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Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what’s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

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The Week That Was with Mark Latham: Rate Hikes, Labor Fractures, and the Great Australian Squeeze

From taxpayer-funded trips to Pacific climate pre-COP summits that critics call a total waste of time, to the daily dread of opening the letterbox to find another crushing bill, it is a high-pressure week for Australian households. In this episode of The Morrison Brief, Jason Morrison cuts through the spin to unpack the burning issues hitting families hardest—including skyrocketing mortgage stress, Angus Taylor’s new immigration roadmap, controversial political ad fallout, and the ATO's sudden move to ban credit card bill payments.


The Tuvalu Pre-COP Junket: Examining the taxpayer cost and practical value of overseas climate summits like the Tuvalu pre-COP gatherings.


Mortgage Stress & The Letterbox Dread: Unpacking the relentless squeeze of the housing crisis, where everyday Australians are terrified of opening their mailboxes to face compounding bills.


Angus Taylor’s Immigration Policy: Analyzing the Coalition’s latest policy levers aimed at curbing population growth and managing housing demand.


Political Advertising Storms: Breaking down the fierce public debate surrounding One Nation's latest controversial online ad campaign.


ATO Credit Card Ban: Looking at the severe financial blowback for households trying to earn reward points or juggle cash flow as the Australian Taxation Office moves to restrict credit card payments.

From taxpayer-funded trips to Pacific climate pre-COP summits that critics call a total waste of time, to the daily dread of opening the letterbox to find another crushing bill, it is a high-pressure week for Australian households. In this episode of&nbsp;The Morrison Brief, Jason Morrison cuts through the spin to unpack the burning issues hitting families hardest&mdash;including skyrocketing mortgage stress, Angus Taylor&rsquo;s new immigration roadmap, controversial political ad fallout, and the ATO's sudden move to ban credit card bill payments.
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The Tuvalu Pre-COP Junket: Examining the taxpayer cost and practical value of overseas climate summits like the Tuvalu pre-COP gatherings.
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Mortgage Stress &amp; The Letterbox Dread: Unpacking the relentless squeeze of the housing crisis, where everyday Australians are terrified of opening their mailboxes to face compounding bills.
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Angus Taylor&rsquo;s Immigration Policy: Analyzing the Coalition&rsquo;s latest policy levers aimed at curbing population growth and managing housing demand.
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Political Advertising Storms: Breaking down the fierce public debate surrounding One Nation's latest controversial online ad campaign.
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ATO Credit Card Ban: Looking at the severe financial blowback for households trying to earn reward points or juggle cash flow as the Australian Taxation Office moves to restrict credit card payments.
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The Morrison Brief - Tuvalu Climate Junkets, Immigration, and the ATO’s Credit Card Crackdown

Looking for a mouth-watering, fuss-free dinner that has already racked up over 250,000 hits overnight? In this episode of Cooking with Bree, we head straight to the Mediterranean with her incredible Greek Lemon Potato & Lamb Tray Bake! Featuring tender lamb chops and golden potatoes roasted in zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano—all in one single tray—it’s the ultimate easy weeknight winner with hardly any washing up.


Viral Overnight Sensation: This Mediterranean-inspired recipe pulled in over 250,000 views overnight, proving it's already a massive fan favourite.


The One-Tray Magic: Everything cooks together in a single roasting pan, allowing the golden potatoes to soak up all those rich lamb juices, zesty lemon, and garlic flavours.


Tender Meats & Crispy Spuds: Features succulent, juicy lamb chops paired with potatoes that get gorgeously crispy on the outside while staying fluffy on the inside.


Zero Fuss Cleanup: With minimal prep work and hardly any washing up, it is the ultimate stress-free meal for busy weeknights or a relaxed Sunday dinner.


Delicious Variations: Easily switch it up by swapping lamb for chicken thighs, tossing in extra veggies like capsicum and zucchini, or adding Kalamata olives and feta for a full Mediterranean twist.

Looking for a mouth-watering, fuss-free dinner that has already racked up over 250,000 hits overnight? In this episode of&nbsp;Cooking with Bree, we head straight to the Mediterranean with her incredible Greek Lemon Potato &amp; Lamb Tray Bake! Featuring tender lamb chops and golden potatoes roasted in zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano&mdash;all in one single tray&mdash;it&rsquo;s the ultimate easy weeknight winner with hardly any washing up.
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Viral Overnight Sensation: This Mediterranean-inspired recipe pulled in over 250,000 views overnight, proving it's already a massive fan favourite.
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The One-Tray Magic: Everything cooks together in a single roasting pan, allowing the golden potatoes to soak up all those rich lamb juices, zesty lemon, and garlic flavours.
</li>
<li>
Tender Meats &amp; Crispy Spuds: Features succulent, juicy lamb chops paired with potatoes that get gorgeously crispy on the outside while staying fluffy on the inside.
</li>
<li>
Zero Fuss Cleanup: With minimal prep work and hardly any washing up, it is the ultimate stress-free meal for busy weeknights or a relaxed Sunday dinner.
</li>
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Delicious Variations: Easily switch it up by swapping lamb for chicken thighs, tossing in extra veggies like capsicum and zucchini, or adding Kalamata olives and feta for a full Mediterranean twist.
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Cooking With Bree - Greek Style Lemon Potato & Lamb Tray Bake

Told that the reason thousands of Aussie motorists are suddenly easing off the accelerator isn't fear of a speed camera, but the cost of filling up at the bowser? Think again! In this episode, we look at a surprising new survey revealing why fuel prices are forcing drivers to change their habits, plus the chaotic afternoon hour when Australian roads are at their absolute most dangerous, with James Ward from Drive.com.au.


The Fuel-Saving Slowdown: Nearly 40 per cent of surveyed Australian drivers admit to intentionally driving under the speed limit (averaging 7km/h below) specifically to save petrol. 


Gen Z Leads the Charge: Younger motorists are driving the trend, with 45 per cent of Gen Z slowing down to conserve fuel and stretching their tanks further.


The 3:00 PM Chaos: Internal insurance claims data from Youi highlights 3:00 PM as the peak danger hour on Australian roads, recording more incidents and near-misses than any other single hour. 


The Perfect Afternoon Storm: Why the 3:00 PM spike is a dangerous collision of school zones, parents juggling pick-ups, commercial deliveries, and early commuters.

Told that the reason thousands of Aussie motorists are suddenly easing off the accelerator isn't fear of a speed camera, but the cost of filling up at the bowser? Think again! In this episode, we look at a surprising new survey revealing why fuel prices are forcing drivers to change their habits, plus the chaotic afternoon hour when Australian roads are at their absolute most dangerous, with&nbsp;James Ward from Drive.com.au.
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The Fuel-Saving Slowdown: Nearly 40 per cent of surveyed Australian drivers admit to intentionally driving under the speed limit (averaging 7km/h below) specifically to save petrol. 
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Gen Z Leads the Charge: Younger motorists are driving the trend, with 45 per cent of Gen Z slowing down to conserve fuel and stretching their tanks further.
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The 3:00 PM Chaos: Internal insurance claims data from Youi highlights 3:00 PM as the peak danger hour on Australian roads, recording more incidents and near-misses than any other single hour. 
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The Perfect Afternoon Storm: Why the 3:00 PM spike is a dangerous collision of school zones, parents juggling pick-ups, commercial deliveries, and early commuters.
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The Week That Was with Mark Latham: Rate Hikes, Labor Fractures, and the Great Australian Squeeze

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