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On Friday, a Canadian judge found five professional ice hockey players not guilty of sexual assault charges. The five players were part of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship team and were accused of assaulting a woman in a hotel room while celebrating their victory. The multi-year case exposed serious issues within Hockey Canada, the sport's governing body, and has attracted intense in...

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Israel for the “denial of aid and the killing of civilians, including children, seeking access to water and food,” in Gaza. The UK and Australia have agreed to a new 50-year treaty, aimed at solidifying the AUKUS defence pact.  U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed Australia’s decision to lift restri...

The World Court has handed down a landmark decision finding countries could be required to pay compensation to other nations affected by their climate harms. It’s the result of a historic case initiated by a group of law students from Pacific Island nations which face risks from rising seas. In today’s episode, we’ll explain the lead-up to this decision, what the World Court is,...

Today's headlines include: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says she’s cautious about cutting interest rates without more evidence that inflation has stabilised. The Government has introduced legislation to freeze taxes on draught beer. Several people have been injured, and two civilians are dead as violent clashes continue to escalate at Thailand’s border with Cambo...

A group of world leaders spoke out this week against the Israeli Government’s aid distribution model in Gaza, including IDF soldiers killing Palestinians trying to get food and supplies.  It comes almost two years into Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and repeated limitation of aid, following Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023.  In today’s episode, we’ll ex...

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have clashed during the first question time of the new Parliament.  NSW Police have provided an update on a Sydney jet ski crash that killed a 15-year-old boy, and left a 14-year-old with a severed arm.  Italy’s parental leave laws will be expanded to give more same-sex parents access to pai...

Sharks, seals, rays, octopus, dolphins - these are just some of the marine species that have washed up dead on South Australian beaches in recent months. A toxic algal bloom that has been lingering off the state's coast since at least March is being blamed for the mass kills. It's a story that has now gained national attention, with the federal government announcing $14 million in funding this wee...

Today's headlines include: Australia’s 48th Parliament has officially commenced, with a speech by Governor-General Sam Mostyn in the Senate.  Foreign Minister Penny Wong has issued a joint statement signed by the foreign ministers of 27 other countries, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and condemning the Israeli government’s aid delivery model.  A former office...

79 days after Labor’s federal election win, politicians are back in Canberra for the official opening of the 48th Parliament. Once the pomp and ceremony clears away, it’ll be back to business: as the Government plans to legislate 20% off HECS debts, childcare funding crackdowns, and penalty rate protections in the first sitting week. The Coalition and Greens have new faces leading thei...

Today's headlines include: Sussan Ley has addressed the Coalition party room for the first time as Opposition Leader, ahead of Parliament resuming tomorrow.  Western Australian pharmacists will be able to prescribe treatments for everyday conditions, including asthma, under a new State Government program.  A far-right party in Japan has gained significant support in the country's upper h...

The British Government has announced it will lower the voting age to 16 for all elections across the UK, fulfilling a key election promise made by the centre-left Labour Party during last year's campaign. The new voting age is set to come into effect by the next general election in 2029. Today we're breaking down what this means for British democracy and how it compares to Australia's approach to...

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening legal action against Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, over a decades-old letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein.  An Australian base jumper has become the second person killed in an extreme sports accident in Italy this week. U.S. authorities have recommended a one-day prison sentence for a former officer convicted over the s...

If you're a young person who's worked in retail, hospitality, or other casual jobs, you've probably wondered at some point whether you were not being paid fairly. Now, new research from the University of Melbourne suggests your suspicions are correct. A major study surveying nearly 3,000 young workers has found that one in three have likely been underpaid, even when you account for junior rates. T...

Israel has bombed the Syrian capital of Damascus, its third strike on the country this week. Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June, up from 4.1% in May. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his visit to China, saying his focus with the country is on reaching “more agreement and less disagreement”. And the good news: Moesha Johnson has become the first Austra...

Senior members of the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump himself, are facing growing criticism from their own supporters after the Justice Department concluded that no document exists that lists every associate or client of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and that the disgraced financier died by suicide in jail. But members of Trump’s party don’t believe Attor...

Today's headlines include: Convicted murder Bradley John Murdoch has died in palliative care in Alice Springs of throat cancer. Former Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has announced she will contest the result in the Sydney seat of Bradfield. An update from the world of sport. And the good news! A three-year-old girl has qualified for the UK’s top dog show. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Kosl...

You’ve likely heard about the journey of Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who got lost in the unforgiving outback of Western Australia. Last Friday, after 11 nights, Wilga was found by a member of the public while walking on the edge of a nature reserve. Police said she has endured the harshest of conditions, including freezing temperatures and relentless mosquito bites. We’ll tel...

Today's headlines: Victoria Police have announced a further 800 children will need to be tested for possible infectious diseases. Australia’s central bank has recommended businesses get rid of extra charges on payments made by debit and credit cards. U.S. President Donald Trump has said widespread tariffs will be imposed on Russia should a peace deal with Ukraine not be reached within 50 day...

Gold is one of the world’s oldest investments. In 2025, it came into the spotlight as a haven for investors concerned about the volatility of our economic markets. About two months ago, it reached its highest price ever - around $3,800 an ounce. That's a pretty big deal when you consider that just five years ago, an ounce of gold was worth about half that amount. When gold prices soar like t...

Today's headlines include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics will run a test version of the national Census for around 60,000 households next month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow, as part of his second visit to China since taking office. A French woman who testified at her husband’s trial for drugging and raping her, and allowing...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. It comes after Pakistan's Government also nominated him in June, making it Trump's second nomination in six months. But what actually is the noble peace prize, and how does one… get one? Today, we're looking at what these nominations mean and why Trump has been pursuing this prize...

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Australian social media personality and author Nick Adams as his ambassador to Malaysia. A man has faced court over allegations he stalked radio personality Jackie 'O' Henderson. Sweden’s immigration minister has refused to resign from office following news that his teenage son was engaging with white supremacist content online. And the good news: Th...

Did you know that rules of pet ownership are changing in Australia? Well, kind of. At the start of this month, the ACT revealed a new draft code of practice that sets out mandatory rules of dog ownership in the territory. Among the new rules is a required minimum time of three hours spent with a dog every day.  Now that is just for the ACT. Read the ACT's full draft Code of Practice here . Bu...

A 91-year-old woman has killed one person and injured two others in a car crash in outer eastern Melbourne this afternoon. Hamas has agreed to release 10 of the hostages it took on 7 October 2023, as a new round of ceasefire negotiations with Israel continues. The Queensland Maroons delivered a convincing victory over the NSW Blues to win the 2025 men’s State of Origin series. Today’s...

A former radio host is taking legal action against his former employer over a 2012 prank call controversy that made global headlines. Michael Christian is suing Southern Cross Austereo, claiming he wasn't supported through the fallout from an on-air segment that led to tragic consequences. Today we're explaining what happened in 2012, the legal action that's now underway, and what Christian is all...