The push to ban street auctions

Nowhere else in the world sells houses quite like Australia does – on a stranger's nature strip or in their backyard, in front of a crowd, hammer and all. Street auctions have grown in popularity over recent years, as property values soar to unprecedented heights. The Victorian Greens claim the sy…

Headlines: Why AusAlert failed for some

Today's headlines include:  Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary …

Why Trump is accusing Australia of modern slavery

Last week, the U.S. hit Australia with yet another round of tariffs, with President Donald Trump saying it's because we haven't done enough to stop modern slavery. The Australian Government says that's completely wrong. Today we're breaking down what modern slavery actually is, and why it's become …

How is AI changing how we manage our finances?

Today, we're tackling how AI is quietly becoming part of the way we manage our money - and whether it's actually up to the job. From asking ChatGPT to sort a budget, to querying Claude about your super balance in retirement, to getting Gemini's take on ETFs - most of us have done some version of t…

Headlines: Labor backs telehealth for VAD

Today's headlines include:  The Labor Party has backed the removal of legal barriers preventing the use of end-of-life care via telehealth.  Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in Sydney.  The Trump administration will impose new tar…

How are students affording uni placements?

The Albanese government has announced it will extend a paid placement program for 10 new categories of students, including those studying clinical psychology, speech pathology and physiotherapy. In today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about what this expanded program means for those students and h…

Headlines: Unemployment rate remains steady at 4.4%

Today's headlines include:  One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said her comments about domestic violence were taken out of context, following backlash from advocates and experts. Unemployment remained steady at 4.4% in June, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).…

What's behind America's diarrhoea outbreak?

Nearly 7,000 Americans have been struck down by a gut parasite linked to Taco Bell lettuce across 34 states. Today we're explaining what cyclosporiasis is, how it ended up in a fast food salad, and whether U.S. federal budget cuts are making it harder to stop. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler…

Headlines: Rebel Wilson wins defamation case

Today's headlines include:  A Federal Court judge has dismissed a defamation case brought against Australian actor and director Rebel Wilson. The personal details of millions of Australians may have been caught up in a cyberattack on major retailer Origin Energy.  United States Secretary of War Pet…

Is women's health going backwards?

A landmark report out today shows Australian women’s health is declining across several key measures – including basic needs and emotional health. The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index is the world’s most comprehensive annual survey tracking women's health and wellbeing, covering 97% of the world…