State of Origin is rugby league’s night of nights, with Queensland and New South Wales battling it out for supremacy.

But as the teams take to the field tonight, there’s a battle of a different kind taking place in the NRL as power swaps between the biggest names in sports administration - Peter V’Landys and Andrew Abdo.

Today, national head of sport Neil Breen on the politics of the NRL, and whether too much power may land in the hands of one man.

State of Origin is rugby league&rsquo;s night of nights, with Queensland and New South Wales battling it out for supremacy.
But as the teams take to the field tonight, there&rsquo;s a battle of a different kind taking place in the NRL as power swaps between the biggest names in sports administration - Peter V&rsquo;Landys and Andrew Abdo.
Today, national head of sport Neil Breen on the politics of the NRL, and whether too much power may land in the hands of one man.

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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.

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The most powerful man in sport is about to get more powerful

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Drugs and music festivals have gone hand-in-hand for decades. In recent years – especially since a string of overdoses – authorities have employed various strategies to try to curb drug use and avoid tragedies from occurring at festivals around the country.

Depending on where festivals are held, music lovers have been subjected to various degrees of intervention – from having to run the gauntlet of sniffer dogs to intrusive strip searches. That is now changing.

Today, culture reporter Kayla Olaya discusses the 3000 people who sued NSW Police last year over the legality of strip searches, plus we look at recent changes to the policing of drug use at large, live music events.

Drugs and music festivals have gone hand-in-hand for decades. In recent years &ndash; especially since a string of overdoses &ndash; authorities have employed various strategies to try to curb drug use and avoid tragedies from occurring at festivals around the country. Depending on where festivals are held, music lovers have been subjected to various degrees of intervention &ndash; from having to run the gauntlet of sniffer dogs to intrusive strip searches. That is now changing. Today, culture reporter Kayla Olaya discusses the 3000 people who sued NSW Police last year over the legality of strip searches, plus we look at recent changes to the policing of drug use at large, live music events.

Why running the sniffer dog gauntlet at festivals could be over

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As a police officer who investigated sex crimes, Graeme Simpfendorfer was accustomed to helping victims on what might be the worst day of their life. He found meaning in tracking down the criminals who’d hurt them.

But then came the day when he realised that he, too, was an alleged victim.

The former detective sergeant – who appeared on the reality television show Hunted – talks about what happened when he decided to report his alleged abuse to police. And what it was like to experience the justice system from the other side.

Today’s episode is hosted by Samantha Selinger-Morris.

And a warning, this episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual abuse. Anyone needing support can contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 and Lifeline 13 11 14.

As a police officer who investigated sex crimes, Graeme Simpfendorfer was accustomed to helping victims on what might be the worst day of their life. He found meaning in tracking down the criminals who&rsquo;d hurt them. But then came the day when he realised that he, too, was an alleged victim. The former detective sergeant &ndash; who appeared on the reality television show Hunted &ndash; talks about what happened when he decided to report his alleged abuse to police. And what it was like to experience the justice system from the other side. Today&rsquo;s episode is hosted by Samantha Selinger-Morris. And a warning, this episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual abuse. Anyone needing support can contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 and Lifeline 13 11 14.

A secret, a revelation and a life forever changed for cop turned alleged victim

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We’re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation. Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholders who are unsure of how all of these changes will affect them.

Our guest this week is former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, who is now the vice chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten knows a thing or two about such backlash, having taken changes to negative gearing and the  capital gains tax to not one, but two elections — 2016 and 2019.

Hosting today’s conversation is Jacqueline Maley, alongside chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

We&rsquo;re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation.&nbsp;Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholders who are unsure of how all of these changes will affect them.
Our guest this week is former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, who is now the vice chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten knows a thing or two about such backlash, having taken changes to negative gearing and the&nbsp; capital gains tax to not one, but two elections &mdash; 2016 and 2019.
Hosting today&rsquo;s conversation is Jacqueline Maley, alongside chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Most people don’t have trusts, or multiple houses: Bill Shorten on the budget’s tax changes

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The most powerful man in sport is about to get more powerful

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