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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/

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Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

How will Europe respond to Russia's drone attacks? 15.09.2026

'Russia's not going to stop unless it's given a bloody nose,' former NATO deputy commander Sir Richard Shirreff says.

Pocock says proposed options would 'upend copyright as we know it' 15.09.2026

The government is considering a workaround to copyright laws to facilitate AI companies. 

Former spy boss says 'ball was dropped' following October 7 15.09.2026

Richardson said a more forceful response to the rise of antisemitism in Australia would have drawn a clearer line on what's deemed "acceptable". 

Indigenous leaders condemn Pauline Hanson comments 14.09.2026

The backlash continues over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments about Indigenous Australians.

Changing Australia: Leah Bromfield and building an effective and safe child protection system 14.09.2026

Multiple inquiries and media reports over the years have exposed major failures — including the abuse of children — within the child protection system.

Peter Malinauskas says Whyalla blast furnace 'had to close' 14.09.2026

Hundreds of jobs have been cut from the Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia after the blast furnace was cut for good… putting an end to structural steel from scratch manufacturing in Australia.

Employer association warns One Nation's migration proposal risks 'severe economic self harm' 14.09.2026

One Nation's migration policy plans to reduce migration by 766,000 places over three years which industry groups are warning risks COVID-level economic shocks.

Federal government promises support for Whyalla workers 14.09.2026

The support package comes after the closure of the blast furnace at the regional city's steelworks.

Jonno Duniam on the Coalition's immigration policy development 14.09.2026

Leading industry groups --  including the Australian Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of Australia and the Australian Industry Group -- have warned that One Nation's proposed immigration policy could damage the Australian economy.

In the global AI race - is it possible to slow down? 14.09.2026

Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for AI companies, including his own, to slow their work.

Indonesia wildfires cause spike in emissions 14.09.2026

CO2 emissions - from the fires - amounted to 19.7 million metric tonnes in the first week of this month.

Breakfast Wrap: Whyalla steelworks close 14.09.2026

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

4% of global oil supply threatened by Saudi pipeline closure 14.09.2026

There are concerns the forced shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline could last for weeks, affecting global oil supplies.

Breakfast Wrap: One Nation's 'net negative' migration policy 14.09.2026

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Berry farmers in QLD battle new invasive pest 13.09.2026

Experts are warning the invasive flower thrips could also spread to vegetables and flowers, potentially pushing up food prices.

Changing Australia: Kate Cole and the fight against silica dust exposure 13.09.2026

The last few years in Australia have been a reckoning, as we learn more about the impacts of silica dust and its link to serious and sometimes fatal lung disease.

Sixth man arrested and charged of sharing extremist material in 'disturbing' development 13.09.2026

The charges are part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men allegedly accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online.

Jane Hume calls on One Nation to release modelling behind migration plan 13.09.2026

One Nation is set to release its migration policy this morning.

Murray Watt says Pauline Hanson should apologise for remarks 13.09.2026

Environment Minister Murray Watt has called for Pauline Hanson to apologise for remarks she made about the prime minister's mother.

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabia's oil supply, begin second shipping route shutdown 13.09.2026

With the Strait of Hormuz largely at a standstill, analysts are warning the Houthi's latest development could further impact fuel prices globally.

Godfather of AI welcomes pause in development 13.09.2026

The head of the Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic has called for a global slowdown in AI development, as concerns mount over the technology's potential risks.

Nicolette Boele calls for consistent definition of affordable housing 13.09.2026

Today, Independent MP for Bradfield Nicolette Boele will introduce a bill to establish a national definition of affordable housing.

Vaccination program in PNG aiming to reduce cervical cancer rates 13.09.2026

For the first time, girls in Papua New Guinea will have access to the life-saving HPV vaccine.

Breakfast Wrap: The world remembers how September 11 changed the world forever 11.09.2026

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Poet Ender Başkan wins PM's Literary Award 10.09.2026

Some of Australia's greatest authors have been recognised in Canberra overnight, at the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

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