On the weekend the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation changed its advice to the people of Greater Sydney - telling them to “strongly consider” getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine no matter what their age.

What does that mean exactly? When “strongly considering” AstraZeneca who are you supposed to listen to?

Science reporter Liam Mannix, got his first AstraZeneca shot last week after carefully weighing up the evidence, joins Tory Maguire on this episode of Please Explain to discuss.

On the weekend the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation changed its advice to the people of Greater Sydney - telling them to &ldquo;strongly consider&rdquo; getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine no matter what their age.
What does that mean exactly? When &ldquo;strongly considering&rdquo; AstraZeneca who are you supposed to listen to?
Science reporter Liam Mannix, got his first AstraZeneca shot last week after carefully weighing up the evidence, joins Tory Maguire on this episode of Please Explain to discuss.

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Should you have the AstraZeneca vaccine?

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 sex trafficking case of the 21st century, few knew about one of her toughest fights. It was one she fought privately, at home in Australia.

Today, Good Weekend magazine senior writer, Melissa Fyfe, and WA Today reporter, Carla Hildebrandt, on their four-part investigative podcast, Virginia.

And just a warning, this episode contains mentions of suicide, domestic violence and other content that may be distressing to listeners. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.

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 sex trafficking case of the 21st century, few knew about one of her toughest fights. It was one she fought privately, at home in Australia. Today, Good Weekend magazine senior writer, Melissa Fyfe, and WA Today reporter, Carla Hildebrandt, on their <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/virginia-i-the-age-smh-investigates/id1616444281">four-part investigative podcast, Virginia.</a> And just a warning, this episode contains mentions of suicide, domestic violence and other content that may be distressing to listeners.&nbsp;If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.

What really happened to Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre

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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 correspondent Shane Wright, before crossing to state political editor Chip Le Grand after quite a momentous week in Victoria.

This week, Jacinta Allan was ousted as premier, with Ben Carroll taking the reins ahead of what is shaping up to be a genuine three-way contest in the November election between the Labor government, the Coalition and One Nation.

Today’s episode is hosted, as usual, by Jacqueline Maley.

It&rsquo;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 correspondent Shane Wright, before crossing to state political editor Chip Le Grand after quite a momentous week in Victoria.
This week, Jacinta Allan was ousted as premier, with Ben Carroll taking the reins ahead of what is shaping up to be a genuine three-way contest in the November election between the Labor government, the Coalition and One Nation.
Today&rsquo;s episode is hosted, as usual, by Jacqueline Maley.

The welcome miss on inflation, and the Victorian leadership fallout

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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” nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump signed with Saudi Arabia are beginning to surface.

Meanwhile, in the Russia-Ukraine war, Hartcher says the decisions being made by Vladimir Putin aren’t much better, with the Russian president poised to begin a widespread and desperate recruitment drive for more soldiers.

Today, Peter Hartcher on what he calls the inglorious, disgraceful and counterproductive decisions of 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 &ldquo;unbelievable&rdquo; nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump signed with Saudi Arabia are beginning to surface.
Meanwhile, in the Russia-Ukraine war, Hartcher says the decisions being made by Vladimir Putin aren&rsquo;t much better, with the Russian president poised to begin a widespread and desperate recruitment drive for more soldiers.
Today, Peter Hartcher on what he calls the inglorious, disgraceful and counterproductive decisions of Trump and Putin.

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

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Should you have the AstraZeneca vaccine?

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