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Today's headlines include:  The Government is trialling giving people the ability to text Triple Zero. If effective, the change would allow people to contact emergency dispatchers in times when a voice call might not be practical. Conservative Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says police have asked him to turn in his passports, days after the country’s election saw his opponent Lula da Silv...

Two years ago, a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Serbia and killed 16 people. On Sunday, the students who protested over it helped bring down a party that’s been in power since many of them were in primary school. Today, we’ll unpack how youth-led demonstrations mobilised to form a political movement, ultimately becoming a government-in-waiting, and why the rest of Europe is watchi...

Today's headlines include:  Emotional tributes have flowed in Canberra for Independent MP Dr Helen Haines, repeatedly described by her colleagues as the "very best of us". A multi-state storm band and an unusual weather system has delivered a days-long deluge to parts of Australia with more rain to come. Early voting is underway for the New Zealand election which is shaping up to be the close...

For the first time, TDA is taking you back to the high school debate club. In this episode, we’re debating the idea of national civic service. It’s a pitch put forward by the former Treasurer of Australia that young Aussies should have to complete a mandatory year of national service, in areas like healthcare, emergency services, agriculture or the military. In today’s episode we’ll run through th...

For a lot of us, getting around is something we barely think about. You tap on, jump on the closest bus, train or tram, and you're at work, at your parents' for dinner, or grabbing a coffee with the girls. Our calendars might be packed and our days might feel shorter than ever, but the actual getting there? That's rarely the part that stresses us out. That's not the reality for everyone, though. A...

For a lot of us, getting around is something we barely think about. You tap on, jump on the closest bus, train or tram, and you're at work, at your parents' for dinner, or grabbing a coffee with the girls. Our calendars might be packed and our days might feel shorter than ever, but the actual getting there? That's rarely the part that stresses us out. That's not the reality for everyone, though. A...

Today's headlines include:  Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells has shut her electorate office in Brisbane following a security incident. U.S. President Donald Trump says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, a satellite internet service Ukraine uses in its war with Russia. Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia’s opposition student movement ha...

Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only fo...

Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only fo...

Today's headlines include:  Former Bachelor reality TV star Sam Wood is set to again apply for bail, taking his fight to the state's highest court. NSW has become the first state to legalise ‘terramation’, a process also called human composting, as an alternative to burying or cremating remains. A judge in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $US25 billion for misl...

It’s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government’s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI? Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells. Listen: The Govt...

It’s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government’s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI? Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells.  Lis...

Today's headlines include:  Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition after being run down outside her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta on Monday. A Queensland teen has been accused of hate crimes after allegedly threatening a family. The United Nations (UN) is launching a new initiative on the military uses of AI, aimed at addressing...

Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car outside her electorate office in regional Victoria on Monday. The Prime Minister has described it as a “deliberate” attack, and a joint counter-terrorism team is now investigating.  On today’s podcast, we’re going to go through who Helen Haines is, what we know about the attack, and how the country has resp...

Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car outside her electorate office in regional Victoria on Monday. The Prime Minister has described it as a “deliberate” attack, and a joint counter-terrorism team is now investigating.  On today’s podcast, we’re going to go through who Helen Haines is, what we know about the attack, and...

Today's headlines include:  Federal MP Helen Haines has lost her leg and is fighting for life after being rammed by a vehicle in what’s been labelled a deliberate attack. Thousands of jobs will be cut at National Australia Bank (NAB) as part of the major lender’s plans to “simplify its operation model” and “support NAB’s strategic ambition”. A Japanes...

A letter from party members has sparked an investigation into Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, who’s been accused of behaving inappropriately towards women over several years. Now the senator says he is the victim of a years-long smear campaign coming from within his own party. Today we're diving into the allegations against Jordon Steele-John, and the Senator’s lengthy response. Host: Emma Gill...

A letter from party members has sparked an investigation into Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, who’s been accused of behaving inappropriately towards women over several years. Now the senator says he is the victim of a years-long smear campaign coming from within his own party. Today we're diving into the allegations against Jordon Steele-John, and the Senator’s lengthy response. Hos...

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 if it wins re-election next month.  Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, the developer of...

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 to industry disruptor and entrepreneur. But Elizabeth Holmes’ claims that she’d solved one of medicin...

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 to industry disruptor and entrepreneur. But Elizabeth Holmes’ claims that she’d sol...

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 will conduct hair drug testing on all players in the new year. And today’s good news...

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 going to start their investment journey in the next 12 months are mostly women. Ultimately, as the A...

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 going to start their investment journey in the next 12 months are mostly women. Ultimately, as...

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 Court over nail glue and button batteries. Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce,...