Why is Australia debating abortion again?
Over the past few weeks, abortion has been in the headlines in Australia. Despite the fact that it has been decriminalised everywhere in the country, the topic of reproductive rights has re-entered the political landscape and is being debated in Queensland and South Australia. In today's podcast, w…
Qld Premier Steven Miles' plan to keep his job
Queenslanders will choose their next Government this weekend. 50 cent public transport fares, free primary school lunches, youth crime, and abortion, have become big talking points in this election. Two men in their 40s wanting to lead the state – the current Premier Steven Miles and opposition le…
Is the cost of living crisis over?
This week, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence is behind Australia. Yesterday, new consumer data from NAB echoed that sentiment, reporting more optimism amongst Australian consumers. But does that match the reality f…
A royal visit restarts the republic debate
On Friday, King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney for a five-day visit. It's their first official visit to Australia since Charles became King in 2022, and his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with Cancer. As they continue their formal engagements with government and communi…
The major development in cervical cancer treatment
To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss a major development in cervical cancer treatment, how a crayon drawing turned into a council development, and why Tree Kangaroos are being given bunches of flowers. You can lis…
The life and death of Liam Payne
A former band member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has been found dead in Bueno Aires, the capital of Argentina. Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son, who he shared with former partner, singer Cheryl Cole. Today we trace the rise of the British musician, his remarkable success with one of th…
Will social media decide the next U.S. President?
With less than three weeks until polling day, the upcoming U.S. election has become one of the most complex and anticipated political races in modern history. For many young Americans, Trump and Harris' campaigns have played out away from traditional media. Instead, they're being reached through sh…
Should card surcharges be banned?
The Government wants to crack down on “unfair and excessive card surcharges” in Australia. It's announced plans to ban debit card surcharges from 2026. The RBA estimates Australian businesses pay close to $2 billion a year to card networks, but the Opposition argues the Government's plan “won’t mak…
Is the political tide turning against Labor?
We are months away from a federal election in Australia.And yesterday a new poll showed the Coalition is ahead of the Labor Party on a two-party preferred basis for the first time since the last election.Now we’ll explain exactly what that means in today’s deep dive. But essentially - at a really b…
Voice, Truth, Treaty: a year since the referendum
A year ago, Australia voted ‘No’ to the Voice to Parliament.The referendum asked whether Australia wanted to add an advisory body to the Constitution, made up of First Nations people who would have a say on laws and policies that would affect their lives. It was the first of three stages spelled ou…