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In a first for Australia, two people have launched an independent campaign to win a single seat at the next federal election. Bronwen Bock and Lucy Bradlow hope to run together for the same seat of Higgins and share the responsibilities of a federal politician. Today on the podcast, we speak to Bronwen and Lucy to ask them all our questions about how and if this could work. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons...

Earlier this week, the Victorian Government announced it would not proceed with plans to open a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne. On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at why the Victorian Government backflipped on its commitment, what the context of the decision is and how the community has responded. Listen to our episode 'Could TikTok actually be banned in the U.S.?' Hosts: Lucy...

When Elon Musk bought Twitter, he promised to make the social media platform a haven for free speech. Tonight, that commitment will be challenged in court by the Australian Government, as the eSafety Commissioner has demanded footage of last week’s Sydney church stabbing to be removed from the platform. On today's podcast, we’ll explain the controversy and why the ‘free speech’ argument might not...

In the hours following the tragic murder of six people in Sydney’s Bondi Junction, families of some of the victims issued statement requesting that media remove images that were being circulated online. At the time, one victim’s family said that having those unauthorised photos being republished by the media was causing their loved ones “extreme distress”. On today’s podcast, we speak to Tarang Ch...

Iran and Israel have long been adversaries, with tensions between the two Middle Eastern countries developing over decades. However, this month marks the first time either country has launched a direct attack on the other. In today's deep dive, we’re going to look at why direct conflict between these two nations is so significant, the context of geopolitical tension and why the global community is...

It’s been a week of really heavy news so for today’s episode of the podcast, we thought we’d bring you a round up of some of the uplifting stories from the week. From the arts, to sport and scientific innovation, we’ve got a wrap in today’s deep dive to take you into the weekend feeling a bit better about the state of the world. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peters...

This week, Donald Trump has become the first U.S. President to face a criminal trial. It relates to the alleged cover-up of payments used to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election. In today's podcast, we speak to Planet America host Chas Licciardello about what the trial means, why it's important, and what happens next for the presidential hopeful....

Just two days after the traumatic events of Saturday’s mass stabbing in Bondi Junction, another major event unfolded in Sydney on Monday night, when a Bishop was stabbed in a church in the city’s west. Yesterday, NSW Police declared the event a terrorist act. On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at what happened, what actually constitutes an act of terrorism, and some steps for how to handle su...

Yesterday, Justice Michael Lee handed down his judgement in the defamation case Bruce Lehrmann brought against journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten, finding that it was more likely than not Lehrmann raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in 2019 and therefore wasn’t defamed. In today's podcast, we'll explain the outcome of the civil case and what it means. Remember you can always call...

Over the weekend, Australia was rocked by the killing of at least six people at the Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre in Sydney’s east. At the time of recording, there are a number of victims who remain in a critical condition, and it’s possible the death toll could rise further. On today’s podcast, we’ll update you on what happened, how the community has responded, and the questions that r...

Play our game Picture This In the age of fast fashion and on-demand expectations of clothing, a new trend is emerging: renting. More and more people are looking to borrow clothes or rent their own clothes out, both for sustainability and financial reasons. Today on the podcast, we speak to Dr Lisa Lake, Director of UTS’ Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion & Textiles, about the way her...

A transgender woman is suing a social media app for discrimination in the Federal Court. Roxanne Tickle launched legal action against 'Giggle for Girls' after she was removed from the app in 2021, and claims she was discriminated against unfairly because of her gender. The creator of the app denies any wrongdoing, and has repeatedly denied that Tickle is female. Today on the podcast we’ll deep div...

National arts council Creative Australia has handed down a landmark report into the state of Australia’s music festivals – and it's not good news. Over a third of Australian music festivals lost money last year, with the cost of putting on a festival rapidly increasing. Today on the podcast we speak to the Managing Director of the Australian Festival Association, Mitch Wilson, to unpack the findin...

Over the weekend, a Boeing plane turned around after an engine cover fell off during takeoff from the U.S. city of Denver. It’s just the latest in a string of recent incidents involving Boeing aircraft. In a memo to employees last month, outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun said “the eyes of the world are on us”. Today on the podcast, we'll explain exactly what has happened to Boeing planes lately, and why i...

In July 2012, 18-year-old Thomas Kelly was coward punched by Kieran Loveridge during a random attack in Sydney’s once-popular nightlife district of Kings Cross. The incident was part of a spate of violence in the area and led the NSW Government to introduce the city’s now-defunct lockout laws. Last week, Kieran Loveridge was granted parole towards the end of his 13-year sentence. On today’s podcas...

Play 'Picture This' here New laws aimed at protecting people against hate crimes have been introduced in Scotland this week, but they’ve attracted some criticism both locally and across the world. Today on the podcast, we break down exactly what the law entails, and why people like Elon Musk and JK Rowling have been vocally opposing it. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmelin...

Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation lawsuit against Network Ten journalist Lisa Wilkinson is back in the news this week. The final judgment of the case was due to be handed down today. However, the judge has now agreed to re-open the trial, at the request of Network Ten, due to new evidence. Today on the podcast, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the new developments in the case. Note: TDA’...

This week, the Federal Government released a draft strategy aimed at improving the lives of Australians with Autism. It comes after a 2022 inquiry found that outcomes for Autistic people in Australia were “unacceptably poor”. So what does the strategy recommend, and how could it improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians? In today's podcast, we speak to the CEO of Autism Awareness A...

Young people in Alice Springs are currently under a curfew, meaning they can't be outside between 6pm and 6am. The Northern Territory Government made the announcement in an effort to curb youth crime in the area. It is a move that has garnered worldwide media attention with the likes of CNN and The New York Times all covering this story. But what is the community saying? And does this deal with th...

Beyonce's new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ drops today, but not everyone is excited as we are. In today’s deep dive, we break down Beyonce's foray into country music, why it's angered some country fans and conservatives, and the complicated history of country music in the U.S. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thought...

This week, allegations were levelled against the AFL over recreational drug use being covered up by club doctors, and players being told to fake physical injuries in order to avoid game day drug testing. This is a story that has the potential to rock the sport, so we deep dive into everything we know so far today on the podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Pe...

Russia has just experienced its deadliest domestic terror attack in 20 years, when four gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and killed at least 137 people, with at least 140 others injured. Now, as the four gunmen face trial, questions are being asked about the failure of Russian intelligence to foreshadow the attack - all despite some very explicit warnings from U.S. intelligence services onl...

Anj Sharma is a 19-year-old university student. She’s also an activist trying to change the laws of the country. Sharma wants to make it a legal obligation for the Australian Government to consider its duty of care to future generations when making decisions about the environment. Sharma is working with Independent Senator David Pocock to get their duty of care bill through government. This week,...

An independent legal body has advised the Federal Government on how to better protect LGBT+ staff and students at religious schools. The Government asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to review federal anti-discrimination laws in light of a years-long debate about religious freedoms. In today's podcast, we unpack the recommendations made to the Government. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara S...

Banksy is in the news this week after he unveiled his latest artwork in North London. You may have seen it – it was green paint sprayed on a wall behind a tree to give the appearance of leaves, with a person holding a sprayer next to it. But what is perhaps most interesting about Banksy is that he has remained anonymous throughout his career. So how has he done it? On today’s episode, we interview...