HEADLINES

• Victoria to make abortion care free
• Unemployment rises to 4.7 per cent
• Greens senator Jordon Steele-John denies misconduct claims
• China’s new ambassador says relationship on track
• Hilary Swank pregnant with third child at 52

Plus, why more Australians are swapping traditional book clubs for silent reading parties, where you bring your own book, read with strangers and talk only if you want to.

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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Producer: Ella Maitland
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