‘Explosive’ evidence heard as Alan Jones’ trial begins

Is Alan Jones guilty of multiple counts of indecent assault? Or are the allegations against him - by six men - the result of treachery, desperation and opportunism, as Jones’ barrister has argued? Today crime reporter Clare Sibthorpe on the allegations aired in court, so far, in the trial of Alan …

Better sex life, mood and muscles, but there are risks to our testosterone obsession

It’s the latest health buzzword, proposed as a magic cure for everything from dementia to low libido. But is it safe, or even advisable, to take supplementary testosterone?  Today, we talk to Madeleine Heffernan on what the experts want us to know, and what this latest cultural obsession says abou…

Essendon to announce their new coach next week

Our podcasters Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall give the latest word on coach searches as Carlton and the Bombers narrow down the list of candidates. The groundswell of support for Josh Fraser is growing after the Blues' statement win over the reigning premiers, while Essendon's process …

What really happened to Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre

Virginia Giuffre was fearless in taking down some of the world's most powerful people. As Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent victim, she helped expose his crimes and hold his friends to account, including the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. But despite her heroic battle in the most notorious se…

Anthony LaPaglia on therapy, chasing zen – and realising 'there's nothing to be afraid of'

Anthony LaPaglia is best known to audiences for a host of big- and small-screen roles, including films such as Looking for Alibrandi, Lantana and Balibo and US TV shows including Without a Trace. But the 67-year-old is also no stranger to the stage, having once won a Tony for his performance in th…

Virginia | Ep 4: The final chapter

Virginia Giuffre’s health deteriorates during the last few months of her life. Then a post she makes on social media – a cry for help – ripples out across the globe.  Virginia is hosted and investigated by Walkley-award winning journalist Melissa Fyfe and WA Today reporter Carla Hildebrandt and ch…

The welcome miss on inflation, and the Victorian leadership fallout

It’s been another roller coaster this week for mortgage holders. Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock issued a stern warning about inflation, before the clouds parted a little when there was a welcome dip in the numbers. We check in with the state of the economy with senior economics corresponden…

The welcome miss on inflation, and the Victorian leadership fallout

It’s been another roller coaster this week for mortgage holders. Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock issued a stern warning about inflation, before the clouds parted a little when there was a welcome dip in the numbers. We check in with the state of the economy with senior economics corresponden…

Deep misjudgements and awful consequences: Peter Hartcher on Trump and Putin

They are wars on different fronts, but both are showcasing what international and political editor Peter Hartcher says are the deep misjudgements of leaders. Reporting this week revealed US armaments are running low as war continues in the Middle East. And the ramifications of the “unbelievable” n…

The milestone that will lift the Blues

Carlton take on the reigning premiers who are riding a seven-game winning streak, and our tipsters expect the the Blues to come out breathing fire for captain Patrick Cripps' 250th match. But is that emotion enough to tip the Blues? It's moving round, and there are plenty of 50-50 clashes at play i…