Headlines: 160 rioters arrested in Milan

Today's headlines include:  Italian police have used tear gas and water cannons while detaining at least 160 people in Milan, after clashes broke out on the sidelines of peaceful youth-led protests in several European cities. Victorian Labor has promised to introduce a weekly public transport cap i…

The true story of Elizabeth Holmes

Through her company Theranos, Holmes vowed to replace blood tests with a tiny finger prick test that could produce real time results, to be rolled out in supermarkets and pharmacies. Some of the world’s richest people and companies went all in on the vision, propelling Holmes from Stanford dropout …

Headlines: Sydney manhunt underway

Today's headlines include:  A 16-year-old shooter in the U.S. state of Oregon has opened fire at a primary school, killing three children (aged five, eight and 11) and one teacher. A manhunt is underway in Sydney’s inner west after a man was reportedly seen with a shotgun. The AFL has announced it …

Why young Aussies are buying shares

In 1986, about one million adults owned shares, and a stockbroker stood between them and the market. The ASX says 11.5 million Australians invest beyond their super and home. Those between 18 and 29 now account for 1 in 5 investors - and, for the first time, the group of people who say that they’re…

Headlines: ACCC sues Kmart

Today's headlines include:  Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after seven members demanded an investigation into inappropriate comments towards women. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Kmart in the Federal…

Is an 'egg cartel' driving up prices?

Over the past year, Australia has recorded some of the highest prices in the world for one particular supermarket staple: eggs. This week, the ACCC launched a case against the country’s biggest egg producers, accusing them of anti-competitive conduct including acting as a cartel and culling hens t…

Headlines: Aus and Jordan strengthen defence ties

Todays headlines include: Australia and Jordan have agreed to strengthen defence ties and work towards peace in the Middle East during a leader’s meeting in Canberra. A 36-year-old woman has won a landmark High Court challenge to freeze her eggs from behind bars. The UK’s domestic spy boss says thr…

Can Australia block an execution livestream?

On the morning of 4 December, Australian time, the U.S. military plans to carry out its first execution by firing squad since WWII. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the public to be able to watch the killing via livestream, in an announcement that’s prompted global debate about online harms and…

Headlines: NT legalises pepper spray for over 16s

Todays headlines include: The Northern Territory (NT) will legalise the use of OC spray (also known as capsicum or pepper spray) for self defence for people aged 16 and over. One person has died and several others have been injured after a roller coaster incident in the U.S. state of Georgia. Russi…

Did the AI bubble just burst in Australia?

Last week, Australian data centre operator Firmus announced it would no longer list on Australia’s stock exchange. It came after months and months of hype around the AI company, which would have had the second biggest listing in Austarlia’s history. In today’s podcast, we’re going to cut through al…