The Late Debate

MP Helen Haines is stable but still in a critical condition, Victoria Premier forgets to pay for fuel. Plus, state parliament updates terms to be gender-neutral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police have charged Brendan Nugent over an attack that has left Victorian MP Helen Haines critically injured, teaching graduates abandon the classroom after finishing degree. Plus, Pauline Hanson apologises over cartoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson warns that riots spreading across Europe could spread to Australia, more Australians are choosing to leave capital cities and live in regional areas. Plus, Sussan Ley pens a column for the SMH complaining that she was misunderstood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things go from bad to worse for Donald Trump's new White House Press secretary, the Labor Government paid more than $257m to businesses that were ineligible to receive assistance during the Covid pandemic. Plus, Anika Wells faces sack pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health challenges are hammering the workforce, a man killed after climbing into a tiger enclosure has sparked a debate about what people would do if they could intervene. Plus, is disciplining children making a comeback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers could foot the bill for more than 30 types of so-called gender reassignment surgery, EV vehicle owners in the UK face police raids. Plus, a climate protester gets on the floor of the chamber at NSW Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police want more latitude to engage in car chases, the ABC says One Nation's Victorian election campaign ad is racist. Plus, Hamas is full of praise for the Nobel Peace Prize winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Minns tells Sydneysiders to get used to seeing police armed with rifles patrolling the streets as the terrorism threat increases. Plus, a woman dumps her boyfriend after he gets a flight upgrade and leaves he behind in economy class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation's promise to ban face coverings in Islamic schools if elected to win government, the Victorian Greens hold a press conference and not a single journalist turns up. Plus, Melbourne is voted the world's friendliest city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zali Steggall says outage shows why 'green energy' is the answer, a refugee advocate vows to renounce her citizenship and move elsewhere because Australia is unbearably racist. Plus, Greens senator now warning of the 'radical right'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of Jim's Mowing says our falling birth rate is a result of too much dopamine, what should US authorities do about the death row inmate who is now on life support? Plus, the UK Greens have crossed the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools are dropping house names with colonial links and instead replacing them with Indigenous names. Plus, the founder of Jim's Mowing is taking on the Treasurer who he says is "incompetent". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Late Debate | 29 September: Interest rates have gone up again, Is it OK to tell a woman she's beautiful in a professional context? Plus, questions remain over Iran's links to RAF Fairford bomb plot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Gates has warned that AI could kill a billion people, the latest trend in nail fashion could actually be about white supremacy. Plus, corporate Australia erupts over LinkedIn post calling a 22-year old finance worker 'beautiful'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel prices are the highest they've been since April and they're predicted to surge back above three dollars a litre. Plus. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced another $60 million for Ukraine in the war with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL Grand Final won't have a pre-match concert after the star act pulled out, the Queensland government won't tell taxpayers how much Olympic venues cost. Plus, the Victorian government wants to make it easier for pubs to stay open until 3am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson blasts Channel Nine after a Ku Klux Klan leader praises her, one of the world's top darts players says he's thinking about giving it up because the crowds keep laying into him. Plus, parents blamed for student behaviour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the Liberals mustn't do a deal with One Nation to form government but refuses to answer if he'd do a deal with the Greens. Plus, the wheels are literally falling off a certain brand of Chinese EV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids as young as nine made to wipe down tables and sweep the floors during lunchtime at a UK school, the US Space Force has confirmed space-based weapons do exist. Plus, when is it ok for police to drop a cold case? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kenyan woman living in NSW faces separation from her son as her visitor visa is set to expire, the Victorian government decriminalises begging. Plus, a former AFL star is dumped from public speaking events because of his criminal convictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson's day of apologies, Uber wins a landmark legal case after one of its drivers demanded to see trip payouts and destinations before accepting a job. Plus, more and more young Aussies are ditching human partners for AI bots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Guardian claims it has exposed the "depth of relationship between billionaire and party" after revealing Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart's $20 million mansion. Plus, Sydney Sweeney accused of undermining women in sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Tame walks back on October 7 rape 'propaganda' comments, peak tourist body calls for gay 'scheme' for Brisbane Olympics. Plus, Trump offers voters $5,000 if republicans hold Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classrooms in chaos as bullying, wagging and digital distractions are rife across the country, Victoria to name and shame dodgy tobacco shops. Plus, is it ever appropriate to take a work related zoom call on the toilet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Pickering holds a press conference detailing his past drug use and even his sexual history, Harry and Meghan claim they were caught off guard by the King's public letter. Plus, Aussie council pays over $50,000 on cheap road paint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.