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Tickets only went on sale last week, but now Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for 2024. It's just the latest in a long list of local music festivals that have been canned over the last 12 months. So can the Australian festival industry survive much longer or is this the end? Also, a politician's made wild allegations in parliament that the Melbourne Demons AFL team is secretly drug testin...

For the first time since the current Israel-Gaza conflict began in October, the UN Security Council has called for a ceasefire in Gaza. And the government's watered down some fuel efficiency standards in its proposed climate laws for cars. Will it make it easier for young people to buy an EV? Plus, the WA government has announced what it reckons are the "toughest" rules on selling nitrous oxide ca...

Who is ISIS-K and why did they claim responsibility for an attack on Russia that killed over 130 people? And Tasmania's election has left the state with a hung parliament.  Plus, abandoned tents, rubbish, and single use plastics: what is the solution for festival waste? Guests: Berish Bilander, CEO, Green Music Australia Greg Barton, professor and chair in global Islamic politics, Deakin Universit...

'A little bit nasty' and 'not the brightest bulb': that's how Donald Trump described former PM and current Australian ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd this week. So could KRudd be out of a job, if Trump wins in November? Plus, the latest happiness report has dropped, and it's found young people are less happy in Australia and the US. Also, a 21-year-old from Queensland is imposing hectic spending r...

The debate about nuclear power has been raging for decades and it's back again. The Coalition reckons it's a no brainer. The government says they're dreaming.  So what do the experts say and what do you think?

The religious discrimination laws are back on the agenda in Parliament House, with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese now saying the Opposition needs to promise to support it.  Also, the Labor government had promised to put together a youth strategy at the last election and now Youth Minister Anne Aly says there’s a plan. Plus, could you go without spending any money for a whole month? A group of...

Passing out, calling 000 and sleeping in the backyard: a temperature-tracking study has found heaps of renters spent the summer in conditions the WHO reckons are not only uncomfortable, but also potentially dangerous. Also, the name for Tassie’s AFL and AFL W teams have been announced: the Tasmania Devils. But there’s still a problem: they don't have a home ground. Plus, with a huge global shortag...

China recently opened its fifth research station in Antarctica, and some experts are saying Australia should be worried about the expanding presence on our doorstep. Plus, millions of police searches have been carried out in NSW, but most of them found nothing. Now, questions are being raised about how lawful the searches are. Also, a new campaign has been launched to keep employers accountable fo...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for new federal powers to punish those who "post and boast" about their crimes online. Billionaire Clive Palmer has relaunched his 2013 plan to construct a replica of the Titanic that will be "far, far superior than the original".   Plus, Coles has started putting security tags on steaks in a bid to stop grocery theft.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by arti...

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could mean the end of TikTok in the US. Some Palestinians who've been able to flee Gaza have found themselves stranded with no legal status after their temporary Australian visas were cancelled during their journey.  And while the Ballarat community mourns the death of a local dad after a mine collapse yesterday, a massive investigation is und...

The latest wastewater data is out and it’s found the use of illicit drugs like meth, cocaine and MDMA is on the rise.  And Andrew Tate and his brother were arrested in Romania earlier this week and are now facing extradition to the UK over new offences.  Plus, in a couple of months, the largest elections in history will take place in India. We unpack the secret life of current prime minister Naren...

A Hack investigation has uncovered a co-ordinated effort to scalp Fred again.. tickets. One analyst reckons 20% of ticket purchases being made were done by bots and sold on for huge markups, and experts say big businesses can't keep up.  And a kill notice, some dodgy photoshop and an Instagram apology: what is going on with the royal response to those Princess Kate rumours?  Plus, a food bank in r...

Have you noticed prices are going up at the shops but you're actually getting less? It's called shrinkflation and it's super hard to prove.  Also, questions have been raised about Pitch Festival in Victoria, after it was cancelled due to fire danger when it was already underway. So will heatwaves ruin festivals in regional Australia? Plus, Hollywood has wrapped up its biggest night of the year wit...

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has fronted court in London, charged with racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. The Sun newspaper is reporting Kerr called a police officer a "stupid white bastard", but Kerr denies that and will plead not guilty. Some are claiming "reverse racism", but is there more to the story?  And it turns out 1 in 5 Aussie adults is a fully fledged sport hater.  Plus,...

A bunch of historical single-sex schools are going co-ed, and people have lots of feelings about it. So, should single-sex schools disappear for good, or do they have a place?  And Samantha Murphy left her home for a morning run 32 days ago. Today, a 22-year-old has been charged with her alleged murder.  Also, the latest data from the Closing The Gap report has revealed only 5 of 19 targets are be...

The Greens want the federal government to enter the property development game, calling on it to develop 360,000 homes for Aussies to buy or rent. So could the plan work? Plus, a couple of German tourists followed glitchy Google Maps directions in Far North Queensland. After a 60km trek through croc-infested bushland, they've got a warning for others.  And one of Australia's OG YouTubers has left t...

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is known worldwide for her sporting achievements, but now her alleged actions off the field are making headlines. Kerr has been charged with (and pleaded not guilty to) alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London early last year.  Plus, the US Supreme Court has overturned a decision to exclude Trump from the upcoming presidential election. So what...

Aussies are losing close to a billion dollars through regular card surcharges. In the UK and European Union, these charges are banned.  Plus, as the deadline for a Ramadan ceasefire deal creeps closer we unpack the latest on Israel-Hamas negotiations, aid drops, and the terrible conditions Palestinians in Gaza are living under.  And it’s the source we all rely on, but how reliable is it? Researche...

Should cops be marching at pride? The debate continues as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras rolls on.  Plus, where is Kate Middleton?  Is she growing out bangs or getting a BBL? Or, is she just recovering from a reported medical procedure?  And Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience has captured the internet's attention. Was it worth its weight in chocolate?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by content crea...

While you might think buying a rip-off designer bag seems like a good deal and isn't harming anybody, experts say fake fashion is actually tied to organised crime. Plus, a new Aussie drinking and drug survey has been released today and found young women are drinking at riskier levels and using more illicit drugs than ever before.  Also, the head of Australia’s spy agency has revealed a former Auss...

Hitler salutes, white supremacy slogans and symbols of hate. An investigation by Hack has uncovered so-called “Nazi bands” within Australia’s metal scene. Plus, Australian universities are falling short on key measures to tackle sexual violence, according to a new report.  And one of Australia's most popular sports, cricket, has struggled with representation of First Nations players at the elite l...

Late on Monday night, NSW Police were uninvited from marching in this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. So, we're getting into the history of Mardi Gras and how what started as a party with an air of optimism ended with ‘hatred and blatant homophobia’, and violence by police.  One question remains: should cops be allowed to march at pride? Plus, for the first time ever, the gender p...

The government has unveiled the Universities Accord – it's a 400 page document full of recommendations to make university cheaper, safer, and more accessible overall. We're breaking down what the Uni Accord means for average students and how it could impact placements, HECS debts, youth allowance and more.  But is it a good thing for all? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare and the national stud...

So many Aussie workers get drug and alcohol tested at their jobs, so why don't our politicians?  Plus, the world's oldest dog has (controversially) had its world record stripped. Justice for Bobi? We discuss.  And run clubs have infiltrated our feeds and our footpaths.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports podcasters Marlee Silva and Josh Garlepp. 

This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Ukrainians were forced to flee their country, some came to Australia on temporary protection visas which are now due to expire in the next year.  Plus, Senator David Pocock has proposed an amendment to the Climate Change Act to include a duty of care for young people. We chat to Anjali Sharma who's been fighting for...