Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and Greens environment spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young had allegedly agreed on a massive reform that would establish a federal environmental protection agency. Which they thought would pass through the senate. But then, in an 11th hour meeting, the deal was scotched, according to multiple sources, by prime minister Anthony Albanese.

Today, climate and energy correspondent, Mike Foley - who broke this story - on whether Albanese’s captain’s call was personal; a knock to his long-time political rival. And whether it counts as a betrayal of Labor’s election promise.

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and Greens environment spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young had allegedly agreed on a massive reform that would establish a federal environmental protection agency. Which they thought would pass through the senate. But then, in an 11th hour meeting, the deal was scotched, according to multiple sources, by prime minister Anthony Albanese. Today, climate and energy correspondent, Mike Foley - who broke this story - on whether Albanese’s captain’s call was personal; a knock to his long-time political rival. And whether it counts as a betrayal of Labor’s election promise.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Plibersek was delivering on an election promise. Why did Albanese kill it off?

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Last night, in a shock televised announcement, South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. 

It sent some South Koreans running to their homes, to be with their families. Unsure of what this move would mean. While many others fled to the National Assembly, in protest, even as police and the military surrounded the country’s parliament.

In a bonus episode today, North Asia correspondent Lisa Visentin, on how this bizarre situation unfolded and why such an extreme measure was deployed by the president.

Audio thanks to:
South Korea crisis - President lifts martial law in humiliating U-turn. BBC News.
South Korea President Yoon says he will lift martial law. BBC News.

Last night, in a shock televised announcement, South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. 
It sent some South Koreans running to their homes, to be with their families. Unsure of what this move would mean. While many others fled to the National Assembly, in protest, even as police and the military surrounded the country’s parliament.
In a bonus episode today, North Asia correspondent Lisa Visentin, on how this bizarre situation unfolded and why such an extreme measure was deployed by the president.
Audio thanks to:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF3dwnJet4s">South Korea crisis - President lifts martial law in humiliating U-turn</a>. BBC News.</li>
<li><a dir="ltr" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC16niRr50-MSBwiO3YDb3RA"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3jEXCrTC-I&amp;t=309s">South Korea President Yoon says he will lift martial law.</a> BBC News.</li>
</ul>

How the South Korean president's power play became a global crisis

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For the last eight years in Syria, a civil war, borne out of the Arab Spring protests, had come to something of a standstill.

The frontlines were largely frozen, with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad having control of the major cities, while militant groups wrestled for primacy in the regions.

That is, until the attack on the weekend, from a rebel force with origins in Al Qaeda.

So what happens now?

The last time Assad had his territory and military rule threatened in such a fulsome way, Russia came to his rescue, in a brutal campaign that involved the use of chemical weapons on Syrians.

Today, digital foreign editor Chris Zappone on the story behind the rebel group that took the city, why they want to topple Assad, and what role his allies might play again.

Audio credit:
What happened after the Arab Spring?, Al Jazeera. 

For the last eight years in Syria, a civil war, borne out of the Arab Spring protests, had come to something of a standstill.
The frontlines were largely frozen, with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad having control of the major cities, while militant groups wrestled for primacy in the regions.
That is, until the attack on the weekend, from a rebel force with origins in Al Qaeda.
So what happens now?
The last time Assad had his territory and military rule threatened in such a fulsome way, Russia came to his rescue, in a brutal campaign that involved the use of chemical weapons on Syrians.
Today, digital foreign editor Chris Zappone on the story behind the rebel group that took the city, why they want to topple Assad, and what role his allies might play again.
Audio credit:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToJhvgk79e8&amp;t=21s">What happened after the Arab Spring?, Al Jazeera. </a></li>
</ul>

Rebel force takes Aleppo. Why civil war in Syria rages again.

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It’s been nearly five months since investigative journalist Nick McKenzie broke one of the biggest stories of the year, and exposed what he calls “an unholy alliance” between gangland figures, and one of the most powerful labour unions in the country.

He revealed that the CFMEU had become a fiefdom in which bikies and former stand-over men, among others, were given positions of power on building sites - many of them government-funded projects. The culture they created was toxic. Right up the east coast of Australia, the threat of violence was real and omnipresent.

Today, Nick McKenzie, on the battle for control of the construction industry, which will be the focus of a court hearing next week. And whether the people in power, who allegedly turned a blind eye to the alliance, will ever be held to account.

It’s been nearly five months since investigative journalist Nick McKenzie broke one of the biggest stories of the year, and exposed what he calls “an unholy alliance” between gangland figures, and one of the most powerful labour unions in the country. He revealed that the CFMEU had become a fiefdom in which bikies and former stand-over men, among others, were given positions of power on building sites - many of them government-funded projects. The culture they created was toxic. Right up the east coast of Australia, the threat of violence was real and omnipresent. Today, Nick McKenzie, on the battle for control of the construction industry, which will be the focus of a court hearing next week. And whether the people in power, who allegedly turned a blind eye to the alliance, will ever be held to account.

Death threats and private security, life in a CFMEU under administration

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Plibersek was delivering on an election promise. Why did Albanese kill it off?

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