Claire Murphy

The Solo Bureau

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Journalist Claire Murphy will walk you through what actually matters in the news today. No party lines, no billionaire boss, no editorial directives. Just clean facts, context you can use, and a little bit of attitude. This is not activism, and it’s not just vibes; it’s straight reporting with enough personality that you won’t need caffeine to get to the end of the story. It 's for anyone who just wants to understand what the hell is going on in the world without needing a degree. Built in the wild by an actual human journalist, no agenda, no master, just the news

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Claire Murphy

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Latest episode

Nov 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Early Arrivers, Farewell DJ's 19 & Hegseth Survives 11.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today, to mark World Prematurity Day on Sunday we find out if we are any closer to knowing why some of us are just in a hurry to enter the world, with Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Sonologist Dr Chelsea Watt. Also David Jones To Close 19 Stores Victorian Liberals Forced To Dump Candidate Weeks Before The Election Australian Housing Market Shifting To First Home Buyers Comedian...

The Spy & The Tech Guy, Walliams Outed & A Tribute To Todd 10.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Professor Toby Murray from the University of Melbourne about Nvidia's CEO and founder Jensen Huang and the affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Why it could be the end of the company supplying the majority of the power to make AI go as we know it Also David Walliams Outed As Celeb Trying To Stop Reporting Of Allegations Against Him More Allegations Against R...

Where There's A Will, Brand's 10 Year Stretch & A Shark Victim's 09.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we're talking wills. Lots of us don't have one, more of us probably should and here's the steps you can take to get yourself on the way to having one that will actually be worth it for those you leave behind or who have to step in and take care of you when you can't. As Jessica said, this information is general and may not be suitable for you, make sure you...

There's No Other Store, NZ Too Close To Call & A Duchess's Dad Arrested 08.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to RMIT's David Crawford about why David Jones has fallen and whether Myer will follow suit and Finder's Taylor Blackburn about what we do if have lay-buys, gift cards or Christmas presents wrapped up in DJ's Also Two Aussies Rescued As Indonesian Colleague Killed In Chopper Crash Historic Sydney Barracks Won’t Be Sold Poland In Mourning After Mass Sho...

The Democrat Demolition, Brand Found Guilty & The 2027 MET Theme Is ExtraORDINARY 05.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we break down the Blue Tsunami at the US mid term elections that has seen Democrats take control of both the House Of Representatives and the Senate. What does this all mean for the 2028 Presidential election? Also Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape David Jones Gift Card Holders Rush To Cash In Alleged Killer Lamarre-Condon Takes The Stand European Airlines Hit With Bomb T...

An Early Whip, A US Mid Term Blue Wave & David Jones In Trouble 04.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we take an early whip as we dedicate Friday's show to the US mid term election break down, so we go coast to coast to get you acorss what's been happening around the country Also Democrats Take The Senate & The House in US Mid Term Elections David Jones Expected To Appoint Administrators Today Reddit Slams Social Media Ban As “Worst Possible Outcome” Swans Play...

Ghosted By Resume, Aussies ID'd In Rail Crash & Another Jolie Pitt Drops A Name 03.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today... have you ever ben ghosted? I don't mean in the dating app kind of way, I mean professionally ghosted. When you apply or jobs only to never hear a peep from the person you sent your resume to? We find out why that's happening more in 2026 and how you can try to get past the wall of the internet to get to the people doing the hiring Also Two Australians Killed In...

The UK's Getting Ready, Should We? An Author Jailed & A Drenched King 02.11.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we find out what's going on in Europe and the UK that they're asking for everyone to prepare emergency kits, and we find out if we ned to do the same thing here too. If you want more information on resources from the Australian Red Cross on preparing for disaster or emergency, you can find it all here Also Author Craig Silvey Jailed For 7 Months For Child Exploitat...

No Thanks Data Centre, Young Men Agree To Violence & Heidi's A Halloween... Hand? 01.11.2026

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we look into a story from Soloist Zoe, who was concerned about a new data centre planned for Tungkillo in South Australia. We find out what the community response has been and why we need to ask more questions about where data centres exist, especially in regional communities. Also Young Men Say Violence Is Justified For A Cause Auction Clearance Rates At...

Drive By Homicide, A Peptide Death & Whipping Coast To Coast 29.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we whip around the country to find out what's been happening in you nec of the woods from eel balls to nasty ants we've got you covered coast to coast Also Teen Dies After Brisbane Drive By Shooting Actor’s Death Linked To Peptide Use Spain In Three Days Of Mourning After Train Crash Bolsonaro Declares Himself The Winner Of The Brazilian Election US Warns Of More S...

Israeli Election Deadlock, Train Disaster & Brand On The Stand 28.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to ANU's Benedict Moleta about the deadlocked Israeli election and why it's so hard to call an outright winner. We also find out whether a change in government will change the state of the world Also Erin Patterson To Find Out Whether Her Appeal Is Successful Today Spanish Train Derailment Kills At Least 64 Expect A Melbourne Cup Day Rate Hike Hanson Avoid...

Romantasy End Days, Bluey's Day In Court & Texting Triple 0? 27.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Publishing expert Kate Cuthbert about a comment she made 2 years ago on the state of the Romantasy genre and just how long it's steep ascent into the book girlies favourite read can be sustained in a month of two huge releases Also Deep Fake Creator Spared jail Time Accused Camper Killer Denied Bail ABC Considering Legal Action Over One Nation Cartoon Depic...

So Many Moths, Vegemite Not Aussie Right & No Jail For Brown 26.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Entomologist Caitlyn Forster about the arrival of the Bogong moth migration and how long they may mess with the Bureau of Meteorology's rain radar Also Man's Body Found In Flood Water On Queensland’s Fraser Coast Polls Show Labor Set To Lose Victorian Election Prisoner Denied Cultural Access To Vegemite Ombudsman Finds Aged Care Algorithm Should Allow H...

Shaky Internet Foundations, Brisbane Shooter Hunt & Hitler's Retreat Ablaze 25.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to AI and Cyber Security Export Dr Andrew Cullen about what exactly a PHP is, why finding out it has some security issues is a major deal and whether that makes any difference to you and me Also Brisbane Drive By Shooters Still on The Run Queensland Faces More Wild Weather Another Perth Beach Closed Due To Dead Whale Protestors Storm The Colosseum Man Arrested Aft...

Donations Honour Helen, ParaMatildas Might & We Whip Around Australia 22.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we head around Australia to find out whats been happening in your neck of the woods, from stranded whales to Tasmanian Tiger heads, ANZAC Day public holiday decision and an Elder honoured we're covering the country from coast to coast Also Hundreds Of Thousands Donated In Helen Haines Name Police Investigate The Death Of A Woman And Child In Melbourne Matt Canavan Coul...

A Good News Day, Helen Haines Husband & Oasis Hint At New Tunes 21.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Good News Hunter Laura Jackal to get some good news into us after a pretty tough week If you want to watch this morning Australia v Finland IFCPF ParaMatilda's match, here's the YouTube link Also Helen Haines Loses Both Legs After Alleged Attack WA MPs Staff Threatened By An Armed Man Russia Agrees To Ukraine Peace Talks ‘In Principle’ Alleged Vict...

Helen Haines, The Nicest Person In Parliament 20.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie, who sits alongside Helen Haines on the cross bench, about the alleged attack and whether she and her colleagues feel unsafe out in their community. Also Brendan Nugent Charged Over Alleged Attack On Helen Haines A Review Of Kumajayi Little Baby’s Death Leads To System Overhaul Hanson Apologises To Lambie Over Offensive Cartoon B...

A Peptide Emergency, An MP Attacked & Elon's Promise To The Kids Of America 19.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Samuel Cornell to find out what's going on with peptides and why so many Aussies are ending up in Emergency Departments because of them Also MP Allegedly Targeted In Roadside Attack In Victoria Greens Leader Denies Forcing Steele-John To Take Leave Hanson Tells Lambie To Lighten Up Over Offensive Cartoon Aussie Soldier Farewelled UN Gaza Food Program R...

Stupid Job Applications, ATO Pain & Drones Straying Into NATO Territory 18.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Sacha Thomas, she has a vision impairment that does not stop her from doing an incredible job as an occupational therapist. However, getting past the initial application process has not been easy... because why does an OT need a drivers licence? And why does clicking no to that question already rule you out of contention? We find out how you can do better at ma...

Execution Livestream Rejection, A Green Accused & Bat Bites And Cat Strikes 15.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we're whipping around the country from Michelin Stars down south, to a surprise storm up north, a Greens Senator accused in the West while bat bites are on the rise in the east we cover you from coast to coast Also Person Of Interest Identified In Navy Ship Secret Recordings Trump Backtracks On Livestream Execution Ukraine Resumes Targeting Fuel Depots In Russia Brand...

The Case Causing Conversation, A Frat Ban & A Pope On The Mend 14.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we discuss the words chosen by a lawyer in a recent high profile domestic violence case that has made international conversation, WHISE Acting CEO Zoe Francis telling us about the impact of non fatal strangulation Also Private Health Changes Impacting Older Aussies Thrown Out Recording Device Allegedly Found In Women’s Showers On Board Australian Navy Vessel House Prices O...

Apple's Porn Hub Return, A PM's Promise & A Pope Under The Knife 13.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today, Apple has a new age verification system that overcomes the need to register with every app to ensure you're sen as the correct age, it's even sen Porn Hub return for some Aussie users. Professor Toby Murray explains what the difference is compared to all the systems the other platforms are using and whether they're any better at keeping kids safe. To read more...

No Death Talk By Phone, A Killer Fights Time & Powderfinger Hit The Road 12.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we speak to the Australian College of Nursing's Chair of the End of Life Faculty about why there's a push to end the ban on doctors and nurses speaking to patients about Voluntary Assisted Dying on the phone Also Australian Man Accused Of Murdering Thai Ten To Plead Guilty To One Charge Molly Ticehurst’s Killer To Appeal Jail Sentence Lehrmann No Longer Being Inves...

US Livestreams Death, Christa Back Behind Bars & Bathurst's Empty Tank Fiasco 11.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Planet America's Jon Barron to talk about the US government's decision to hold a public execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, one that the whole world might be able to watch online Also Missing Aussie Hiker Found Dead Christa Pike Released From Hospital Back To Jail Pro Palestinian Protestors March On Three Year Gaza Anniversary Carlton Footb...

Saturday Special: The Longest EVER!! Celebrating 100 Episodes 09.10.2026

On The Solo Bureau Saturday Special today, Tee Elle , an avid listener of The Solo Bureau, asked me all the questions that you have for me about life, work, motivation and expectations after 100 episodes of The Solo Bureau. Thank you to everyone who has contributed, listened, supported and cheered, on - legends, all of you! Host/Producer ⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠ If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM...

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