Headlines: Higher-than-expected inflation data

Today's headlines include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the first round of inflation data for 2026. NSW Police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. Australian logistics software company WiseTech Global has announced it wil…

The operation to capture Mexico's most wanted man

Earlier this week, the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted man, setting off a chain reaction of violence that has continued in the days since. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain who the El Mencho was, why he was so significant and get across what’s happened across Mexico this week…

Headlines: Royal commission on antisemitism begins

Today's headlines include: Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has opened the first public hearing for the Royal Commission on antisemitism. The Victorian Government will announce new guidelines to standardise how endometriosis is diagnosed.  U.S. President Donald Trump has warned countries again…

The NRL star caught in an escalating gang war

A former NRL star was shot outside his home in Sydney's south-west last week. Police say the ambush centred around the victim’s son’s alleged ties to organised crime. In the days since, a gang war has continued to escalate on the ground in Sydney,  but investigators say it's being coordinated by cr…

Headlines: Coalition proposes new law to ban ISIS brides

Today's headlines include: The Opposition wants to make it a criminal offence to help anyone with ties to ISIS return to Australia.  The search for an abducted grandfather has been expanded to thick bushland, NSW Police has confirmed.  The Prime Minister of Greenland has rejected U.S. President Don…

The arrest of former Prince Andrew, explained

Last week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested at his home on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It is the first time since 1649 that a member of the British royal family has been arrested. And it is one of the first arrests with a person named in the Ep…

Investing 101: What are ETFs?

If you’ve been putting off investing in the share market for years, this podcast is for you. Today, we're talking about something that's been quietly revolutionising how young Australians invest their money. ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds, have exploded in popularity recently, but most of us still …

Headlines: Four teens charged in relation to NRL star's shooting

Today's headlines include: The family of Virginia Giuffre have thanked King Charles for “standing behind survivors” after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.  Four people have been charged in relation to a series of targeted attacks in Sydney, including the shooting of NRL star Matt Utai. U.S. Pre…

The ‘Wuthering Heights’ controversies

Sign up to our culture newsletter here. Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ was making headlines long before it actually hit theatres last week. Two issues have drawn attention: the casting of Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, and a necklace worn by Margot Robbi…

Headlines: Unemployment steady at 4.1%

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% for January with nearly 18,000 jobs created, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Complaints to Australia’s Telecommunications Ombudsman have surged following multiple recent triple-zero outages across the Optus…