Oritsé Williams of JLS and the Guardian’s head rock and pop critic Alexis Petridis reflect on the singer’s extraordinary success and his struggles with the fame that came with it

In Queensland, the state election has been dominated by one word: abortion. It follows an anti-abortion bill in South Australia that would force women seeking an abortion after 27 weeks and six days – an extremely rare occurrence – to be induced to deliver the child alive, and either to keep it or put it up for adoption. The bill was narrowly defeated by just one vote. As this conversation infiltrates state politics, conservatives have already begun putting it on the national agenda.Bridie Jabour talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and national news editor Josephine Tovey about what the consequences will be when we turn abortion into a culture war

In just under two weeks, Americans will choose their next president. Will it be Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor and the current vice-president, who would become the first woman and woman of colour to be president? Or will it be Donald Trump, a convicted felon and a legally defined sexual predator? Reged Ahmad speaks to Washington DC bureau chief David Smith about the stark choice facing voters and why no one can predict what will happen on 5 November

The Shincheonji church is an international Christian sect which started in South Korea. But the group is being accused of bizarre recruitment strategies at a number of Australian universities and former members have made allegations of ‘coercive control’ tactics that include love bombing and sleep deprivation. Medical editor Melissa Davey speaks to Reged Ahmad about the experiences of families of current members, as well as former members, about life on the inside of this alleged ‘doomsday cult’

A spate of more than a dozen separate attacks on gay men across Australia since July has sparked concern among the LGBTQ+ community. In some cases – but not all – police have alleged homophobic comments were made and several of the assaults were filmed. Reporter Josh Taylor speaks to Tamsin Rose about concerns some people online are promoting ‘methods of attack’ and how men are being targeted after agreeing to meetings via apps such as Grindr

Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived but they were once hunted to the brink of extinction. The international community only agreed to stop hunting them in 1965 when they numbered fewer than 200. Now scientists are using new methods to learn whether the number of blue whales in the wild is increasing – and they are seeing and hearing promising signs. Reporter Luca Ittamani speaks to marine mammal acoustician Brian Miller about the whale’s Antarctic resurgence You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The Harris campaign, which has been praised for how it has managed to reach out to women, is now having to balance their attention and pitch some policies that would appeal to men. But is it too little too late? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, and Gloria Oladipo, a breaking news reporter for Guardian US, about why men could decide this year’s election and why both campaigns might be taking them for granted You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Since the beginning of its war in Gaza, Israel has been hunting one man in particular – Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. For a year, Israeli soldiers have used drones, radar and ground troops to try to find him, while in Gaza the death toll among Palestinians grew unimaginably in the conflict Sinwar helped to ignite. Then came the news he had been killed. How could his death change the conflict in the Middle East? Julian Borger reports.

This week, news broke that Anthony Albanese bought a slice of paradise set on the clifftops of the NSW Central Coast. Forking out $4.3m on a property created some bruising headlines for the prime minister, but did he actually do anything wrong?Bridie Jabour talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keanelly and national news editor Jo Tovey about what the anger around the PM’s beach house says about the state of the housing crisis

On Friday, King Charles will touch down in Australia. The six-day tour will take in Sydney and Canberra and is the first visit by a sitting monarch in 13 years. But not everyone is excited. Reporter Kate Lyons tells Matilda Boseley on how the king’s visit has reignited the republic debate – even if the government seems to have given up on the idea

One of the Albanese government’s most senior female advisers claims she has been barred from her office and effectively sacked. Richard Marles’ chief of staff, Jo Tarnawsky, alleges that in a 45-minute phone call on 30 April – after she raised a complaint about other staff behaviour – her employer told her to find another job – and further alleges that was not fair. Political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Reged Ahmad about why Tarnawsky decided to share her story and what this all means for parliament’s already maligned workplace culture You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

As early voting kicks off in the sunshine state, Labor is hoping progressive cost-of-living policies such as 50c public transport fares will help them cling on to another term. But every poll is showing the Liberal National opposition is on track to win the state election on 26 October. Queensland correspondent Ben Smee speaks with Tamsin Rose about how voters are being pulled to the right and the left by both major parties You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A year ago on 14 October, as the results of Australia’s 2023 Indigenous voice to parliament referendum rolled in, many people were left devastated. After years of painstaking work and consultation, Australians had resoundingly voted no to enshrining a First Nations permanent advisory body in our constitution. But the campaign is far from over. One year on, Uluru youth dialogue co-chairs Allira Davis and Bridget Cama tell Reged Ahmad why they haven’t given up on constitutional recognition for First Nations Australians

Whoever gets into the White House – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris – they will need the two chambers of Congress to align with their values to get a lot of what they want to achieve done. And the race for the Senate is really hotting up. This week Jonathan Freedland speaks to Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, about whether Senate Democrats can defend their narrow control over the upper chamber, and what happens if the person who wins the White House doesn’t see eye-to-eye with those in power in Congress

This week the Albanese government hosted what has been billed as a “global nature-positive summit” in Sydney. When announced nearly two years ago by the environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, it was hoped the event would highlight Labor’s leadership in developing new nature laws. But the criticisms have been rolling in, with environment advocates saying the summit is all talk and no action. Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, tells Reged Ahmad about the protests, policies and promises made at the government’s environment summit this week

When ChatGPT entered the world nearly two years ago, universities wondered whether they would survive the threat. But now they have found that artificial intelligence may actually help improve higher education for both students and staff. Higher education reporter Caitlin Cassidy explains to Matilda Boseley how universities are embracing AI and integrating this rapidly evolving technology into modern university life • You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

This week marks the anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas in Israel and the start of Israel’s war in Gaza. One year on, and the conflict is deeply and personally felt here in Australia, by so many who grieve for the lives lost. And it has also redrawn domestic political faultlines. Political editor Karen Middleton tells Reged Ahmad how differing views of the Israel-Gaza war have percolated up into our political debate

With 10 waste-to-energy power plants under development across the country, conservationists say the ‘incineration industry’ is trying to gain a foothold in Australia. Climate and environment reporter Petra Stock tells Reged Ahmad about whether the trend will help or harm the environment You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

When racist chants rang out and homes, businesses and hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked, for a week in July and August English towns and cities seemed on the brink of chaos. This outbreak followed the deaths of three young children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Josh Halliday reports on what we know so far about the people at the centre of the violence

Joan E Greve and Leah Wright Rigueur discuss JD Vance and Tim Walz’s clash on the debate stage in New York City on Tuesday night. Although Walz gave a solid performance, it was described as underwhelming, while Vance attempted to reset his image and get on the front foot. Will this debate have moved the needle at all? And as the situation in the Middle East escalates, where do Trump and Harris stand on foreign policy?

After protests against strikes on Lebanon at the weekend included some people holding the Hezbollah flag, Peter Dutton suggested parliament should be recalled to enact new anti-terrorism laws that would cover such actions if it was not already illegal. Anthony Albanese and the Labor government accused the opposition leader of seeking to ‘raise the temperature’ of public debate over conflict in the Middle East. Then the debate turned to protests planned for 6 and 7 October after police in NSW tried to block the pro-Palestinian rallies from taking place.Nour Haydar speaks to deputy editor Patrick Keneally and deputy editor Gabrielle Jackson about how the opposition leader is dictating the terms of the political debate and the role of protests in our democracy

On Friday 27 September, an Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Lebanon announced three days of mourning. Now Israel has launched a ground attack on southern Lebanon, after trading almost daily fire with Hezbollah for 11 months. The Israeli military claims its ground invasion is a ‘limited, localised and targeted’ operation against Hezbollah infrastructure, but at least 1 million civilians have been forced to leave their homes, and more than 1,000 Lebanese people have been killed. Reporter Chérine Yazbeck tells Nour Haydar how Nasrallah’s support base has responded to his assassination, and why she won’t leave Lebanon despite living in fear for her life

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles and Woolworths over allegations they misled shoppers by offering ‘illusory’ discounts on hundreds of products. It’s a practice that helps them make huge profits in an already overheated economy. Guardian columnist Greg Jericho tells Matilda Boseley why he thinks corporations, not consumers, should be made to pay for the cost-of-living crisis. • You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

For more than a decade Gisèle Pelicot’s husband drugged her and recruited other men to allegedly rape her. When she found out, she made an extraordinary decision. Angelique Chrisafis reports

The commonwealth’s offer of a 2.5% funding boost to each state would increase how much it gives to public schools by $16bn over the decade. And, while Tasmania and Western Australia have signed up, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland are holding out for more. But time is ticking for state and federal education ministers to reach a deal, with the deadline fast approaching. Nour Haydar speaks to education reporter Caitlin Cassidy about why everyone agrees public education is underfunded but can’t agree on who should fork out the funds

Polling out this week suggests Kamala Harris could be outperforming Donald Trump in the crucial Sun-belt states of Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and North Carolina. So what happens if these polls are right? Can Donald Trump win the presidency without them? This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to George Chidi, politics and democracy reporter for Guardian US, about how these states could be be make or break for either candidate.

Negative gearing, the tax incentive that benefits investors, has become one of the most controversial policies in Australian politics and is widely viewed to have lost Labor the 2019 election. But this week it seemed the prime minister was open to considering change, if only for the briefest of moments.Bridie Jabour speaks to chief political correspondent Paul Karp about why Australia could be gearing up for another election battle over housing

Last week we brought you an episode on how the Labor party achieved gender parity through 30 years of affirmative action. But while important gains have been made by women, Australia still lags behind other multicultural countries when it comes to representing its population. In this episode, Nour Haydar speaks to writer and commentator Sisonke Msimang about why parliament is more diverse than ever but still doesn’t reflect Australian society

When Anthony Albanese’s government came to power in 2022 it declared that, after decades of disaster and neglect, the environment was going to be a top priority. But more than two years later and with a federal election looming, has anything changed? Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, speaks with Matilda Boseley about whether Labor has walked their talk on the environment

Behind closed doors in a courtroom in Reno, Nevada, a high-stakes family business dispute has been unfolding. Rupert Murdoch is trying to change the terms of a longstanding family trust to give his favoured eldest son, Lachlan, full control of his media empire after his death. Associate professor Andrew Dodd tells Nour Haydar how the outcome of the case could determine the future direction of News Corp and Fox News

The British newsreader has been sentenced for accessing indecent images of children. How did the BBC handle the scandal? Dan Boffey reports

With six weeks to go before the election, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the author Sasha Abramsky about the prospect of a second January 6 attack should the former president refuse to accept the outcome of the vote You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Dozens of people were killed on Tuesday when electronic pagers blew up. The next day walkie-talkies exploded. What was the goal of the attacks? William Christou reports

This week arguments about what direction housing reform should take dominated the Senate. The result is that Labor’s help to buy legislation has been delayed by the Greens and the Coalition. Anthony Albanese says he will reintroduce the bill later in the year – and won’t rule out a double dissolution election if it is blocked again. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to Nour Haydar about the reforms voters want the government to prioritise and how a double dissolution election would change parliament

Australians are paying the most expensive advertising fees in the world to sell their homes online as a result of the market dominance of realestate.com.au and Domain. Senior correspondent Sarah Martin tells Reged Ahmad what’s behind the astronomical rise in profits for the real estate websites and if the government can do anything about it You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Amber Haigh was 19 years old when she disappeared in 2002, leaving behind an infant son. For months Robert and Anne Geeves sat in court accused of her murder but this week the verdict came down from the judge: not guilty. They are now free. Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour about the two ‘indispensable facts’ the judge says the prosecution failed to prove

How did a dark and stormy night galvanise South Australia’s renewable energy ambitions? Reged Ahmad speaks to environment reporter Petra Stock about how SA pulled off a renewable energy world record – and how it plans to power the entire state with weather-dependent electricity in just a few years

In 1994 the Australian Labor party made the controversial decision to introduce quotas for women. Thirty years later, the rule has transformed the party, increasing the number of female MPs to 52.4% of the ALP caucus. Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Nour Haydar about that landmark decision and why former prime minister Julia Gillard wants to see the rule adopted across parliament

Australia’s prime minister has said the government will impose a ban before the next election on younger teenagers and children accessing social media. But questions remain about whether such a ban is possible. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks to Reged Ahmad about why the government has set its sights on our online world, and whether it can legislate young people off the apps You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

By now you would have seen the countless stories about supermodel Elle Macpherson and her breast cancer treatment choices. Most of the headlines and articles amplified her decision to forgo some standard medical treatments in favour of alternative therapies. But what crucial information was missing? Guardian Australia’s medical editor, Melissa Davey, speaks to Nour Haydar about the controversy and how to make sense of the claims and products pushed by the wellness industry. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris met face to face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia. So who won the showdown? What did we learn about what they would do in the Oval Office? And will it really change anything come election day in November?Jonathan Freedland and Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone discuss it all

As Australia prepares to head into another federal election, independent ACT senator David Pocock wanted to make a statement when he commissioned deepfake AI generated videos of the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton. He wants to stop political parties and big donors from using generative technologies to their advantage. Pocock speaks to Reged Ahmad about why he thinks time is running out to address the threat of election AI deepfakes. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Kathryn Joy was three months old when their father killed their mother in the family’s home. More than 30 years later, Kathryn has shared their story and trauma in a new documentary, KillJoy. Nour Haydar speaks with Kathryn Joy about the silence, stigma and grief of losing one parent at the hands of another and how children bereaved by domestic violence should be better supported

While recent global attention has been focused on wars in Gaza and Ukraine, a brutal war in Sudan has continued for more than 500 days with no ceasefire in sight. The conflict between the military and paramilitary has led to millions being displaced, a declaration of famine in some regions and a further 25 million facing acute hunger. Nour Haydar speaks to Unicef spokesperson James Elder about what he has seen on the ground in Sudan and Melbourne-based student Mohamed Hadi about local initiatives to support civilians and raise awareness about the devastating consequences of this war You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet face to face on the debate stage on Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Paul Begala – who helped Al Gore in the lead-up to his 2000 debate against George W Bush – about what the 2024 candidates will be doing to make sure they’re ready. What can they do to increase their chances of coming out on top, and will this debate be as election-defining as the last? You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

This week the federal opposition leader, Peter Dutton, staged an intervention of the NSW Liberals. The bold move follows weeks of chaos in the state branch after an unprecedented administrative bungle saw 140 candidates excluded from the upcoming council elections. Reged Ahmad speaks to our NSW state correspondent, Tamsin Rose, and chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, about what this week’s extraordinary federal intervention of the state branch means for the party

Australia had its hottest August on record and now a barely-there winter has crashed into a too-warm spring. And while Tasmania is experiencing floods, and Victoria severe winds, the abnormal heat in many parts of the country has prompted authorities to urge people to get ready for the pending bushfire season. Climate and environment reporter Graham Readfearn tells Reged Ahmad about the forces behind the unseasonable weather and the outlook for bushfires You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

At the Pacific Islands forum in Tonga, Australia’s prime minister was ‘caught on camera’ joking with a senior US official about the cost of a newly announced Pacific policing plan. At the same forum, there were diplomatic fireworks from China, which was upset about references to Taiwan in the communique, while the UN chief issued an ‘SOS’ on rising sea levels. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst speaks to Reged Ahmad about the drama of the Pacific Islands Forum

LGBTQ+ advocates were hopeful the 2026 census would include new questions on gender identity after the Labor party committed to do so. But last week news broke that the government ditched that plan. Then it backtracked days later to include one question after all. But many say the move doesn’t go far enough. Political reporter Amy Remeikis tells Nour Haydar why Labor is jumping at culture war shadows You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Whether it be our morning coffee or dining table or car loan, Australians are all making changes to their daily routine in response to rising expenses. Businesses such as coffee machine retailer Breville and the big two supermarkets are, consequently, doing very well. Premium furniture company Nick Scali, however, is reporting falling profits and car repossessions are slowly rising. So are these changes in spending a warning sign of an imminent recession? Tamsin Rose and senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett track a day in the life of a cost-of-living crisis

At the end of July, the TV news anchor turned rightwing politician Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in November. So how will the Trump-inspired election denier do? Where does Kari Lake fit in with today’s Republican party? And will her presence help or hinder Trump in that all-important border swing state? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Elaine Godfrey of the Atlantic to find out more about the Senate hopeful. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The Albanese government has seemingly walked back a promise to include questions on sexuality and gender diversity in the next census. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, justified Labor’s decision by saying they wanted to prevent a divisive debate in the community, but the decision was met with criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups. So why is Labor shying away from this conversation?Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor, national news editor Josephine Tovey and head of news Mike Ticher about whether Labor risks losing voters if they don’t deliver on their promises

Australia’s birthrate is now below the level we need to replace the existing population. And across the developed world, governments have tried unsuccessfully to encourage people to have more children. Senior reporter Tory Shepherd talks to Nour Haydar about why the concern about a falling birthrate means we should rethink the pursuit of continued growth, and reduce the barriers to choices for women You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The Northern Territory election delivered an unmitigated disaster for Labor over the weekend, with the Country Liberal party sweeping to power on a promise to be tough on crime. Tamsin Rose speaks to Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton and Queensland state correspondent Ben Smee on how politicians from all sides are reading the results

Labor is resisting calls from a Senate inquiry and health experts for a total ban on gambling advertisements. Tamsin Rose speaks to Sydney mother Bronwyn, whose son started problem gambling at 17, and Guardian Australia’s medical editor Melissa Davey about why there is an urgent need for reform You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A heated sitting fortnight has prompted fresh debate about the tone of parliamentary conduct, and why independents and women seem to cop it the worst. Independent MPs Zali Steggall and Dr Sophie Scamps call time on poor question time behaviour

In a ceremony filled with celebrities, fiery speeches and hope, Kamala Harris has formally accepted the nomination to be her party’s presidential candidate. The southern bureau chief for Guardian US, Olly Laughland, hears from senior political reporter Lauren Gambino about what she saw in the Democratic National Convention this week, and whether or not the Harris campaign can maintain this momentum until November

This week Peter Dutton used the war in Gaza to make a political point, accusing the government of bringing people in from the Gaza ‘war zone’ and ‘not conducting checks and searches on these people’ – claims not wholly true. But what is really driving this divisive debate?Bridie Jabour talks to Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why Dutton is dominating political discourse with distractions

When the NSW Farmers Association voted to campaign for shortening the duration of daylight saving, the NSW premier, Chris Minns, very quickly shut down the idea. So why does daylight saving continue to be a divisive issue that brings out impassioned views? Tamsin Rose speaks to rural and regional editor Calla Wahlquist and columnist Gabrielle Chan about both sides of the debate You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Just three days after Asio chief Mike Burgess asked politicians to watch their words about the Middle East, Peter Dutton escalated his rhetoric against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton and community affairs reporter Mostafa Rachwani tell Tamsin Rose about the political calculations behind the opposition leader’s latest line of attack

A Queensland coroner is investigating the motivations of Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train, who killed constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow and a neighbour, Alan Dare, at their remote property in Wieambilla. So far, the testimonies have included a forensic psychiatrist and an extremism academic. Queensland state reporter Andrew Messenger speaks to Tamsin Rose about the recommendations that have been made by police and experts to prevent a repeat of this tragedy You can support the Guardian and the Full Story podcast here

All the evidence in the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh has now been heard. Reporter Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour about the final week in the NSW supreme court, each side’s closing submissions and what happens next

Not so long ago, Donald Trump was riding high in the polls; the mood music was positive for his presidential campaign. Then Joe Biden dropped out of the election race. After months of campaigning against his old foe, Trump now seems to be missing him and struggling to come up with a fresh attack against his new opponent Kamala Harris. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Susan Glasser of the New Yorker about Trump’s challenges as he tries to turn things around after a less than stellar month on the campaign

Sheikh Hasina was a historic figure in her country. But now she has fled after protests turned violent. How did it all go wrong? David Bergman reports

This week the Labor government is facing criticism for its proposal to put a cap on gambling advertising despite most people supporting an outright ban. But why water down legislation that holds such high community support? According to Bill Shorten, because the future of free-to-air TV depends on it.Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the crisis in the media, and why we should be looking for answers outside the gambling industry

The report from parliament’s inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and children is due to be released today – for one Bourke family, it’s another step on a long road for police accountability. Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam speaks to Nour Haydar about the families who won’t stop fighting for justice and why it’s time for reform

Federal parliament is back after the long winter break and already the debate is running hot on key issues including housing, gambling and the cost of living. And with less than a year to go before the election, pressure is mounting on the government to gain ground and appeal to voters. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and political reporter Amy Remikis discuss what Labor wants to finish before we head to the polls You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins in the supreme court of Western Australia over social media posts. The former minister’s legal team claims that after Higgins alleged she was raped in Parliament House, she and her now husband, David Sharaz, cast Reynolds as the ‘villain’ and damaged her reputation on social media. But Higgins’ legal team says this case is about the power discrepancy between a then 24-year-old with limited job security and the minister for defence. Reporter Sarah Basford Canales discusses the trial with Hannah Parkes

Last week the supreme court of NSW heard the voices of both accused of murdering Amber Haigh. This week you get to hear them too. Robert and Anne Geeves have both pleaded not guilty and have not testified in court but reporter Ben Doherty was there to hear their original police interviews. He tells Bridie Jabour about the interviews from June 2002. Listen to all episodes of Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh here: theguardian.com/amberhaigh

The Democratic nominee for the US presidency has picked her running mate, and it is Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz. He’s called Donald Trump and JD Vance ‘weird’, but will he be able to pull in enough support for Harris? Jonathan Freedland is joined by political commentator Molly Jong-Fast to discuss whether Harris made the right pick and if Republicans should be worried

The Australian government has raised the terrorism threat level from possible to probable. No single issue or ideology led to this rise, but as extremism spreads online – and in our communities – how concerned should we be? Bridie Jabour speaks to Guardian Australia’s head of news, Mike Ticher, and deputy editor Gabrielle Jackson about why the threat of terrorism is rising around the world and what we can do to stop it

Lebanon is now teetering on the edge of a full-scale war and many countries – including Australia - are urging their citizens to leave.But, for some, leaving this land of both beauty and pain is not a thought they will entertain.Nour Haydar speaks to two reporters in Beirut – Ali Hashem, a correspondent and columnist, and Cherine Yazbeck, a journalist and photographer – about what it’s like living with uncertainty as tensions escalate.

Courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci describes how police used flawed identification evidence against a 15-year-old boy after the 2019 stabbing of a Melbourne teenager

When Rex grounded its capital city services and entered into voluntary administration last week, it joined a long queue of airlines that have unsuccessfully challenged Qantas and Virgin’s duopoly. The former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair Rod Sims argues this was caused by ‘public policy failure’ over the allocation of slots at Sydney airport. Guardian Australia’s transport and urban affairs reporter Elias Visontay speaks to Tamsin Rose about how a lack of competition means that consumers are going to continue paying more for less

In court so far we have heard much detail about the two accused of Amber Haighs murder. People have spoken about them and for them but we haven’t heard them speak for themselves, until now. This week reporter Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour about the recordings of Robert and Anne Geeves played to the court Listen to all episodes of Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh here: theguardian.com/amberhaigh

This week, Paul Dans, the leader of the controversial Project 2025, resigned and signalled in a company email that work on it was ‘winding down’. The project had become a manifesto of rightwing policies that would serve as a guide for the next Republican president. However, there is a significant stumbling block: Donald Trump claiming he wants nothing to do with it

Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, are we on the edge of a regional war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports

More than 10 million people around Australia have tuned in to experience the sporting highs and lows of the Olympics. And while there are always controversies, the games in Paris this year have been sucked into a culture war. Bridie Jabour speaks to the head of news, Mike Ticher, and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about why some on the right have turned the Olympics into a moral panic

Education reporter Caitlin Cassidy tells Nour Haydar university academics claim they are being pressured into passing students with no grasp of ‘basic’ English to maximise revenue Australian universities accused of awarding degrees to students with no grasp of ‘basic’ English

When it comes to marijuana, Australia is trailing behind the US where recreational use has been legalised in a number of states. And yet the boom in legal cannabis gummies there seems to have resulted in an increase of illicit edible use back home. Health reporter Natasha May tells Matilda Boseley why more people are turning to edibles instead of alcohol, but experts warn they cannot be sure what they are consuming You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The resignation of two senior ministers has given the prime minister the chance to refresh his cabinet and also solve some political problems. Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton tells Nour Haydar if Labor’s new line up can secure the party a second term in government You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh has now heard 22 days of public hearings. Reporter Ben Doherty has previously heard evidence from those in Amber’s community: neighbours, friends, family and people who met her briefly. But this week, he tells Bridie Jabour, the court heard from those who were in charge of the investigation into her disappearance Listen to all episodes of Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh here: theguardian.com/amberhaigh

Kamala Harris enjoyed a brief period of excitement as Democrats rallied behind her presidential bid ahead of November’s election. Only a few days in, however, she is being asked questions over her stance on Israel and the war in Gaza. With fewer than 100 days left, Joan Greve speaks to the former adviser to Barack Obama and co-host of Pod Save The World, Ben Rhodes, about the state of play for November 2024 How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

After weeks of chaos on the campaign trail, the new Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has brought some voters new enthusiasm for the US presidential election. But will this early bump propel Harris to the White House? Progressive leaders around the world have countered the chaos of conservatives by projecting calm and by running sensible, risk averse campaigns. Bridie Jabour speaks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, national news editor, Josephine Tovey, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the politics of being sensible and what voters really want in their leader

Have you ever wondered how the algorithms on social media platforms affect what you see in your feed? That was a question that preyed on the mind of Guardian Australia’s technology reporter Josh Taylor, so he set up an experiment and the results were troubling. Taylor and Dr Stephanie Wescott, an expert in online misogyny, tell Nour Haydar how Meta algorithms are amplifying sexist and misogynistic content

Having secured the backing of enough delegates, the US vice-president, Kamala Harris, is on track to become the democratic party’s presidential nominee. The Guardian’s Washington DC bureau chief David Smith and senior political correspondent Hugo Lowell tell Nour Haydar if Harris has what it takes to beat Donald Trump

In a country that is world famous for its beaches and warm weather, winter in most Australian homes is – surprisingly – very cold. Matilda Boseley speaks to Dr Nicola Willand, a housing and energy expert, about why Australia lags when it comes to indoor heating standards and what we can do to warm our homes You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race after weeks of pressure to quit. Four months before Americans head to the polls, Biden has endorsed his vice-president, Kamala Harris, to be the new nominee. Jonathan Freedland is joined by politics reporter Nikki McCann Ramírez to discuss what happens next. Will Democrats rally around Harris, who has already had endorsements from fellow Democrats, and does she have what it takes to beat the Republican nominee, Donald Trump?

There have now been 38 witnesses called in the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves, who are charged with the murder of Amber Haigh. Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour about the evidence presented. This week the court heard more about the weeks and months following Amber’s disappearance, as well as further testimony and allegations about Robert Geeves’ past. Listen to all episodes of Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh here: theguardian.com/amberhaigh

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend, the Republican national convention gathered in Milwaukee this week to welcome him as the party’s presidential nominee. But not all eyes were on the former president. Standing next to him, above the chanting crowd, was his newly appointed candidate for vice-president, JD Vance. It was a surprising move for the Ohio senator and author of Hillbilly Elegy who once described himself as a ‘never Trumper’ and his new boss as ‘America’s Hitler’. So what’s behind this transformation, and what’s in it for Trump? To find out, Jonathan Freedland is joined this week by Tara Setmayer, a former Republican congressional communications director

For many Australians, as the cost of living continues to bite, it’s easy to feel as though everything is going backwards. But are things really as bad as they seem? On many measures things are actually improving, and the sense that the world is in a time of unprecedented crisis does not always match up with the data. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about the growing gap between our perception of the world and the reality

The Queensland government has been proudly promoting what it says is the success of its tough approach to youth crime. But as the number of arrests rise there are concerns for the welfare of some of the state’s most vulnerable children. Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent Ben Smee discusses his exclusive investigation that reveals how teenagers born with severe intellectual disabilities and branded repeat offenders are being locked up in adult watch houses

Hosting renewable projects, such as wind and solar farms, is an opportunity for many farmers to earn a stable income during the ongoing climate crisis. But in community meetings across regional Australia, there’s a ‘noisy minority’ who are mobilising a growing resistance to the renewables transition. Warwick-based rural and regional reporter Aston Brown speaks to Matilda Boseley about why there is a growing mistrust in some communities over the renewable energy rollout You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art prides itself on being provocative. Mona has courted controversy on numerous occasions, but critics say its latest stunt has gone a step too far. The privately owned gallery has admitted to creating and displaying fake Picasso paintings for more than three years. Guardian Australia’s arts reporter Kelly Burke tells Nour Haydar why she first suspected the paintings were bogus

As Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, loud noises were heard in the crowd around 6.13pm on Saturday. Video shows Trump quickly clutching his ear and then ducking down to the ground, as security agents and others leap to his aid. A shooter, who killed another person and seriously injured others, was killed by Secret Service agents. As the US comes to grips with what just happened, Jonathan Freedland and Sidney Blumenthal discuss what this tragedy means for the former president’s image with less than five months until the election

As the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh continues, Bridie Jabour speaks to Ben Doherty, who has been watching it unfold. This week he reports on evidence the court heard that Haigh had made a will, events surrounding a late-night visit to a neighbour’s house and further details of what’s been called ‘the tying up evidence’

Back in December Donald Trump said the quiet bit out loud when he announced he wanted to be a dictator – if only on day one. Looking around the world in the 21st century, autocracy is getting a new lease of life: authoritarian regimes are working together, and the danger to democracies like the United States is getting closer to home. This week, Jonathan Freedland is joined by political commentator and author Anne Applebaum to look at what the US should be doing to tackle the growing threat of autocracy

For the past two weeks climate protesters in Newcastle have been disrupting the world’s largest coal port. But as activists take to more extreme means in their efforts to highlight ecological collapse, new laws have been introduced around the country to try to stop them. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and climate and environment editor Adam Morton about why, despite the prospect of arrest and jail time, climate-focused civil disobedience is not going away

With growing concern about the president’s cognitive ability, the Democrats face an excruciatingly difficult dilemma – whether to call for their leader, 81-year-old Joe Biden, to drop out of the race. Guardian US political correspondent Lauren Gambino tells Nour Haydar why the Democrats are torn over who should lead them to the next election and just how critical the coming weeks are for Joe Biden’s campaign You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A leftwing coalition snatched victory from the far right in the final round of the French parliamentary elections. But will France now fall into political deadlock? Angelique Chrisafis reports

After a securing a massive majority, can Labour use it to tackle the huge inequality that exists around the UK today? Reged Ahmad and Helen Sullivan speak to Nour Haydar about what was surprising this election and what Keir Starmer’s first challenges are

In Wagga Wagga the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh is now in its third week. Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour what was heard in court last week. For the first time prosecution witness testimony about what has been referred to as ‘the tying up evidence’ was heard, but it was the subject of some arguments in court. Other witnesses told us more about Haigh’s five months as a mother, before she disappeared

As Americans celebrated Independence Day, Democrats scrambled after a pretty disastrous week for the party – and arguably US democracy. On Monday, the supreme court handed Donald Trump a victory by ruling that former presidents are entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution. Stemming from this, the judge overseeing the former president’s criminal case in New York postponed his sentencing from next week to 18 September. This falls against the backdrop of Joe Biden trying to convince the public and members of his party that he is still fit to run for president. This week, Jonathan Freedland and Paul Begala, a former adviser to Bill Clinton, discuss how the Democrats can regroup

Fatima Payman has quit the Labor party but will stay in the Senate as an independent. Her resignation comes after she was indefinitely suspended from the parliamentary caucus because she said she was prepared to cross the floor again in support of a motion on Palestinian statehood. Bridie Jabour talks with deputy editor Patrick Keneally and the head of news, Mike Ticher, about Labor’s strict rules on party solidarity and if Payman’s exit means Labor needs to change with the times

By the end of the week, Keir Starmer could be the UK’s next prime minister. Why do voters in the UK general election feel they don’t know him?

With monthly inflation at its highest level for 2024, Australians are changing their habits of consumption when eating out and at home. This includes buying less weekday coffees and less vegetables, while also saving up for a weekend brunch. At the same time, there’s been increasing scrutiny on prices through Craig Emerson’s report on the food and grocery code of conduct as well as an undercover shopping study by Choice on price differences between Aldi, Coles and Woolworths. Jane Lee speaks to senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett about why he thinks we’re heading towards stagflation, how cafes and restaurants are coping with reduced demand and other ways the government could be addressing the causes of inflation

Last week Labor senator Fatima Payman made national headlines when she broke ranks with her party and voted in support of a Greens motion to recognise a state of Palestine. The Western Australian senator now claims she has been ‘exiled’ by the Labor party after the vote. Political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Nour Haydar about the consequences of crossing the floor

Food allergies, particularly in children, can be inconvenient and distressing. And global trends show that allergies differ country to country – with peanut allergies being more common in Australia, the UK and the US, and less common in Asia. Jane Lee speaks to Jennifer Koplin, an associate professor at the University of Queensland, about how factors such as genetics, migration and pets in the home are contributing to our growing understanding of food allergies in children

Donald Trump and Joe Biden took to the debate stage in Atlanta, Georgia for their first head-to-head of this year’s presidential election campaign. Jonathan Freedland and Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone look at who did better on the night Biden struggles to land lines as Trump lies in first presidential debate

More than 20 years after Amber Haigh’s disappearance, two people stand accused of her murder – one of them the father of her child. Both have pleaded not guilty. Bridie Jabour speaks to Ben Doherty, who’s reporting on the trial. They discuss what we learnt about Amber Haigh’s life, the prosecution’s case against a married couple, and the defence’s counterargument that the case against them is weak and based on degraded memories from disapproving members of the community.

Australia is about to become the first country to ban the sale of vapes outside pharmacies. But the so-called ‘world-leading’ laws came after Labor compromised in a deal with the anti-prohibition Greens. Bridie Jabour speaks to deputy editor Patrick Keneally and the head of news, Mike Ticher, about getting the balance right on vaping reform

Victoria’s Yoorrook Justice Commission will soon wind up its formal hearings, with its final recommendations to the state government due next year. As a number of other states plan their own truth-telling processes, Yoorrook’s chair, Wamba Wamba and Wergaia elder Prof Eleanor Bourke, speaks to Jane Lee about how the conversation on Indigenous Australians is changing, and the value of truth-telling

Julian Assange has been released from a British prison to seal a US plea deal. The WikiLeaks founder is due to be sentenced at a hearing on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific, before returning home to Australian soil. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst tells Nour Haydar what led up to the release and what happens now

Thirty years ago, 164 children born in inner-city Melbourne were selected to take part in a longitudinal study into inequality. Tracking the twists and turns of each child’s life into adulthood, the study examined issues such as housing, income, health and job opportunities. And asked – what really determines someone’s fate? Inequality reporter Stephanie Convery tells Jane Lee why inequality in Australia is ultimately a policy choice.

The Australian government rolled out the red carpet for China’s premier, Li Qiang, last week. And while both countries were keen to signal that relations were positive, protests and an attempt to block the view of an Australian journalist hinted at tensions sitting just beneath the surface. Jane Lee speaks to Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, Daniel Hurst, about the changing ties You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In this year’s presidential election, there is hardly a more divisive issue than immigration. Earlier this month, Joe Biden signed an executive order to temporarily limit asylum claims on the southern border, but just two weeks later he announced a citizenship pathway for hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses. In his speech, he said: ‘I’m not interested in playing politics with the border or immigration; I’m interested in fixing it.’ As he faces accusations of being both too hard and too soft on the issue, will his political gamble pay off? Jonathan Freedland is joined this week by Dara Lind, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council

Peter Dutton wants to use the cost-of-living crisis to the opposition’s advantage. And while Australian households are under a huge amount of financial stress, polls show people feel Labor isn’t doing enough to help them where it hurts most. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about why Australian politics is defined by the cost-of-living crisis

After months of speculation, opposition leader Peter Dutton revealed his party’s nuclear policy – naming seven power plant sites across the country but leaving many questions unanswered. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton and chief political correspondent Paul Karp join Nour Haydar to discuss the problems with the Coalition’s nuclear policy You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Dozens of young female students in Victoria last week had innocuous photos of themselves taken from social media and manipulated into graphic nude images using artificial intelligence.Investigations reporter Ariel Bogle speaks to Nour Haydar about the dangers of deepfakes

Anthony Albanese came into government promising a new way of doing politics. Two years on, some of the gloss has come off the Labor government as the Coalition gains momentum in the polls. Political reporter Amy Remeikis tells Jane Lee why Labor is struggling in the polls and why we could expect an election before the end of the year

For women in violent or abusive relationships money can be a key factor that determines whether they stay or leave. Reporter Kate Lyons speaks to Nour Haydar about what she found after sitting in on financial abuse counselling sessions – and what needs to change to stop abuse

On Tuesday, Hunter Biden was found guilty on all three criminal charges relating to buying a handgun while being a user of crack cocaine. His father – the US president – was firm in his support for his son but also in his belief in the justice system. After Donald Trump was convicted in a New York court last month, rightwing pundits and Republican politicians were lining up to accuse the Biden administration of rigging the justice system for political advantage. Yet now the courts have convicted Biden’s own son. Jonathan Freedland is joined by Susan Glasser of the New Yorker to look at how the right has decided to spin this latest conviction

If elected, opposition leader Peter Dutton says he will abandon Australia’s 43% emissions reduction target for 2030. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, labeled the comments divisive, and climate experts say Dutton’s position will put Australia in breach of the landmark Paris agreement. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and climate and environment editor Adam Morton about the consequences of putting politics ahead of good climate policy

Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with prime minister Anthony Albanese about the Coalition’s decision to ditch the 2030 emissions target, pro-Palestine protests outside electorate offices, and the Indigenous voice eight months on

The far right has made significant gains in the European parliament elections. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has responded with a high-stakes gamble

Newsrooms constantly receive carefully curated press releases from companies and, while they usually form one side of the story, a new study has found that, when it comes to the fast food industry, a number of Australian media outlets aren’t fulfilling their half of the bargain. Health reporter Natasha May tells Matilda Boseley how news outlets are producing ‘covert marketing’ for fast food brands despite public health concerns about the poor nutritional quality of their menus You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Ever since a rain-soaked UK prime minister Rishi Sunak unexpectedly announced an early general election, the prevailing consensus has been that he will lead the Tories to a loss on 4 July. Jane Lee speaks to Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland about how 14 years of Conservative rule have shaped the country and what’s at stake for Britons in this campaign

Reports surfaced a few weeks ago that a supreme court justice, Samuel Alito, had flown an upside-down US flag outside his home days after insurrectionists flew similar flags when they stormed the Capitol on 6 January 2021. Alito has blamed his wife, saying he wanted her to take down the flag after a dispute with neighbours. Democrats want Alito to recuse himself from any supreme court case involving 6 January, but he has refused to do so. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Amanda Marcotte of Salon about whether this latest scandal is proof that the supreme court is incapable of being unbiased

Despite a bipartisan committee unanimously agreeing to a nationwide ban, gambling ads are still everywhere. Extensive lobbying efforts from broadcasters and other corporate interests have slowed reform while these harmful ads continue to air. But its not just gambling – lobbying has halted progress on the climate crisis and some of the most crucial issues in our society.Bridie Jabour talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about how lobbying can get in the way of good governance

The international criminal court’s pursuit of senior Israeli and Hamas leaders over war crimes has ignited a fiery political debate in Canberra. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst tells Nour Haydar why the government’s response has been cautious, and criticised by the Coalition and Greens You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The Danish company behind the weight-loss drug has made millions, but without health insurance it is unaffordable for many. George Chidi reports

It’s been four months since 51-year-old Samantha Murphy disappeared after leaving for her morning run in the Victorian town of Ballarat. Victoria state reporter Adeshola Ore tells Nour Haydar about the latest in the police investigation

The Albanese government is once again under pressure over immigration detention. This time because an independent tribunal gave visas back to non-citizens with serious criminal convictions. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Jane Lee why the coalition has demanded the immigration minister’s resignation You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Donald Trump has made history again, becoming the first US president, sitting or former, to be a convicted criminal. Late on Thursday a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal. Within minutes of leaving the courtroom, Trump said he would appeal. On an historic night for US politics, Politics Weekly America host Jonathan Freedland speaks to Guardian US reporter Sam Levine about what the hush-money trial verdict will mean – both for Trump and for the election in November

While the Australian economy has not dipped into recession, consumers are still struggling to afford the essentials. This widening gap between a slightly improving economy and households continuing to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis has been called a ‘vibecession’.Bridie Jabour speaks with deputy editor Patrick Keneally and head of news Mike Ticher about how the economy is making Australians feel and why that may say more than the numbers

After two years of high inflation and interest rates, even well-paid Australians are being forced to cut back and sell their homes. But not everyone is sharing the pain. Senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett tells Jane Lee about the drastic measures many are taking to make ends meet and why having a ‘good job’ no longer means home ownership is within reach You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

It’s been more than two weeks since riots broke out on the streets of New Caledonia in response to plans to enfranchise long-term French residents in the Pacific territory. Reged Ahmad speaks to campaigner Jimmy Naouna about the fight for Kanak independence and what it will take to restore peace

Frontline women’s services say they are under immense strain and cannot keep up with the demand for crisis housing. Are government providing enough funding where it’s needed? Full Story host Nour Haydar goes inside one of the nation’s newest refuges for women and children escaping domestic violence, and speaks to CEO of Women’s Community Shelters Annabelle Daniel about the crisis accommodation shortage You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, H5N1, has been detected in Australia for the first time, although there is no evidence of the disease spreading. At the same time a more common strain of the disease, H7N3, has been detected in two chicken egg farms in Victoria. Matilda Boseley speaks to Guardian Australia’s rural and regional editor Calla Wahlquist about why the poultry industry is worried – but everyday Australians don’t need to panic just yet

Opposition leader Peter Dutton is once again pitching nuclear power as the Coalition’s signature energy policy. But new analysis confirms it would be the most expensive energy option in Australia’s road to net zero.Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about why a nuclear transition is the wrong path for Australia

In March 2020 Russell Hill and Carol Clay, both in their 70s, went missing while camping in Victoria’s alpine region. Gregory Stuart Lynn has pleaded not guilty to the alleged double murder of the couple in Victoria’s supreme court. Courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci tells Nour Haydar about the trial’s latest developments You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In his budget reply last week, Peter Dutton promised to slash permanent migration by 25% – a move he says could ease pressure on the housing market. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Nour Haydar why the opposition leader has zeroed in on the issue and what it could mean in a pre-election year You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Hundreds of experts expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C above preindustrial levels by 2100. Damian Carrington reports

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of graphic images that some viewers may find distressing. Last month, two Australian doctors spent two weeks in Gaza treating countless injured Palestinians. Surgeon Sanjay Adusumilli and general practitioner Siraj Sira tell Nour Haydar why they left Sydney to volunteer in the besieged territory, the pain they witnessed and the feelings of guilt on return You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about whether his third budget can really provide cost-of-living relief without fuelling inflation Exclusive: Labor to run $45m taxpayer-funded Future Made In Australia advertising campaign

Almost all children have them by the time they are 11 years old – and some get them at four. But are they ruining childhoods? Blake Montgomery reports

Editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and political editor Karen Middleton speak to Nour Haydar about the budget Labor hopes will bring down inflation, ease cost-of-living pressures and win the next election

In February, the Queensland police service sacked its First Nations advisory body after their refusal to sign a contract with a gag clause. Queensland state correspondent Ben Smee tells Nour Haydar how members of the group had repeatedly raised concerns that the police leadership had stalled on cultural reforms following a damning inquiry in 2022 into police responses to family and domestic violence You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Earlier this month, Cumberland city council in western Sydney passed a motion banning books about same-sex parenting from its libraries. Nour Haydar speaks to NSW reporter Catie McLeod about the controversial decision and backlash to the ban You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers will next week present his government’s third and possibly final budget of this term. He has said it won’t be one of ‘scorched-earth austerity’ and will take into account hardships caused by the cost-of-living crisis. But the 2024 Australian federal budget is not without its economic and social challenges and the government needs to convince voters that the economy is in safe hands. Bridie Jabour speaks with editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the Albanese government’s budget narrative You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Last Tuesday, tents appeared on the lawn of the University of Sydney as students protested against the war in Gaza. The tents have multiplied, with similar student encampments now established at universities in every state in the country. Jane Lee speaks to Daisy Dumas and Caitlin Cassidy about what the protesters want and whether this growing movement could lead to change. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

India’s mammoth election has kicked off with nearly a billion voters expected to head to the polls over six weeks. Reged Ahmad speaks to south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen about why prime minister Narendra Modi is popular yet divisive – and the international impact of the election You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In July 2023, Erin Patterson hosted four relatives for lunch in the Victorian town of Leongatha. The guests were served beef wellington – which police allege was laced with a deadly mushroom. Patterson was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder and is due to face court today. Courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci tells Nour Haydar about the latest developments in the case and why it has drawn intense media interest You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The number of disabled students recognised as needing greater learning support has grown to almost 1 million nationally. But these children are increasingly being suspended from schools, including some as young as five years old. Investigative reporter Sarah Martin explains to Jane Lee how Australia’s education system has reached crisis point

In Australia – a multifaith and sometimes agnostic country – what role does faith play in the decision-making of those who run the country? With the upcoming release of his book, Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister’s Testimony of God’s Faithfulness, Scott Morrison has placed his faith front and centre. But is this something new? Or has religion always been a part of Australia’s political democracy? Bridie Jabour speaks with editor in chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally on the nuanced relationship between faith and politics You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Rising education, health and rental costs have kept inflation higher than expected this year. Economics correspondent Peter Hannam tells Nour Haydar what the Reserve Bank’s reaction might be – are all hopes of an interest rate cut this year gone? And what does this mean for any cost of living relief the government might be considering?

My Place emerged from the highly vocal Covid-19 anti-lockdown protests. It’s a network which reportedly has thousands of members and is predominantly active in Facebook community groups. Some of the ideas that these groups believe are that vaccines are deadly, fluoride in water is dangerous and 5G is a threat. Lately My Place has been taking its ideologies offline and into local government, with some groups allegedly playing a role in supporting candidates in Queensland council elections. So with the Queensland state election coming up in October, what might be the potential impact of groups such as My Place on the polling results? You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

For many years political leaders have condemned violence against women and expressed platitudes about the need for change. But government policies to reduce gender-based violence have failed and frontline services say they are severely underfunded. Journalist and coercive control educator Jess Hill speaks to Nour Haydar about the major paradigm shift that governments still need to make You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian university students. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

As the Australian government faces off with Elon Musk and his social media platform X, a global battle to better regulate the world’s biggest social platforms is kicking off.Nour Haydar speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the trouble with regulating global social media giants, and how it will affect the future of journalism

Anthony Albanese has labelled X’s owner, Elon Musk, an “arrogant billionaire who thinks he is above the law” as the rift deepens between Australia and the tech platform over the removal of videos of a violent stabbing in a Sydney church. Reporter Josh Taylor tells Jane Lee how this stoush started, and if it’s possible to stop the spread of violent material and misinformation online You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In the aftermath of the Bondi Junction and Wakeley stabbing attacks, Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton tells Nour Haydar why there are calls to redefine terrorism and responses to violence against women You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Billed as a rival to the Olympic Games, the Enhanced Games – set to take place in 2025 – is a sporting event with a difference: athletes will be allowed to dope. Ian Sample talks to chief sports writer Barney Ronay about where the idea came from and how it’s being sold as an anti-establishment underdog, and to Dr Peter Angell about what these usually banned substances are, and what they could do to athletes’ bodies

More than 9 million Australians live in areas with limited or no childcare services, and the problem is only exacerbated in regional and remote areas – forcing many mothers to take a break from their careers. Guardian Australia columnist Gabrielle Chan tells Nour Haydar about her experience as a working mother in a regional area, her frustration at a lack of progress, and whose responsibility it is to ensure more towns get the childcare services they need You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

This week the devastating killings at Bondi junction, the attack at Wakeley and the long-awaited judgment in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial dominated the headlines. Sensitive, traumatic and often violent images flooded people’s feeds. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about getting breaking news right, and what happens when we get it wrong

At about 7pm on Monday night, a teenager wearing a black hoodie walked up to a bishop conducting a service in an Orthodox church in western Sydney and allegedly stabbed him repeatedly. Police have labelled it an act of terrorism, and community leaders are calling for calm. Reporter Mostafa Rachwani tells Nour Haydar why emotions are running high in the Assyrian Christian and Muslim communities

After Iran launched an attack on Israel, is the region heading for all-out war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports

Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, bringing to an end a sprawling legal saga which has gripped the nation. In a live oral summary that took two and a half hours, Justice Michael Lee said the former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Wilkinson and Ten when The Project broadcast an interview with Brittany Higgins on Monday 15 February 2021 in which she alleged she was raped in Parliament House. He found that on the balance of probabilities Lehrmann raped Higgins. Guardian Australia’s media correspondent Amanda Meade tells Nour Haydar how Justice Lee reached his verdict.

Seven people have died in a stabbing attack at Sydney shopping centre Bondi Junction Westfield, including the perpetrator, Joel Cauchi. Police said he suffered from mental health problems. NSW state correspondent Tamsin Rose tells Nour Haydar what happened on Saturday afternoon, and production editor Nikki Marshall describes what it was like inside the shopping centre at the time of the attack You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

This week, the foreign minister, Penny Wong, spoke about finding a pathway to peace in the Middle East, calling for a two-state solution and the recognition of Palestine as a state. In response, Australia’s opposition leader, Peter Dutton, attacked Wong, calling her reckless and accusing her of alienating Australia’s international allies. Gabrielle Jackson speaks with editor Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about the response to Wong’s calls to recognise Palestinian statehood

A Guardian investigation has revealed that a debit scheme – originally designed to help people on welfare to pay bills and expenses – is exposing people to financial harm. Now advocates say urgent action is needed to protect the most vulnerable. In this episode, Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and chief investigations correspondent Christopher Knaus tell Matilda Boseley how the scheme crashed wildly off course and why repeated calls for reform have gone unanswered You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The popular social media site has never made a profit and relies on an army of unpaid moderators to keep order. So what difference will a stock market listing make? Alex Hern reports You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

While conversations about menopause have changed and matured, the question of when and how to treat perimenopausal symptoms remains confusing. Science journalist Bianca Nogrady tells Jane Lee why there are still so many unknowns about when and how to treat them

Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson reopened on Thursday, with former Channel Seven producer Taylor Auerbach giving new evidence. Guardian Australia media correspondent Amanda Meade tells Gabrielle Jackson what the fresh evidence could mean for one of Australia’s highest-profile defamation cases.

A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release of hostages are threatening the prime minister’s grip on power. Bethan McKernan reports from Jerusalem You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

More than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza over the last six months – the majority women and children. For the Arab diaspora in Australia the rising death toll and looming famine has cast a dark shadow over the joy of Easter and Ramadan. Nour Haydar joins a group of women making a beloved Levantine biscuit known as maamoul to raise money for recently arrived Palestinian families. She talks to Sunday Kitchen co-founder Karima Hazim about the initiative and meets a mother of three who fled the besieged territory to seek safety in Australia You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The attempt to rush through new legislation designed to give the government extra powers to deport individuals from Australia has been rejected by the Senate. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Jane Lee why Labor’s deportation bill is so controversial and what it could mean for people seeking asylum. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Vice Media is laying off hundreds of workers and no longer publishing journalism on its website. Sirin Kale and Sam Wolfson discuss their time at the company You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Cognitive neuroscientist professor Joel Pearson tells Jane Lee when to trust your gut (and when not to) You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In Guardian Australia’s new series Who screwed millennials, co-host Matilda Boseley spoke to Yanis Varoufakis about how the Australian housing market entrenches inequality. In this bonus episode, we hear more from Varoufakis on the state of the economy, how young people are coping with financial hardship, and how capitalism has mutated into something he calls technofeudalism

There are no easy answers to undoing all the problems driving intergenerational inequality but hope is not lost. Young Australians are increasingly politically influential, making up 43% of voters at the last federal election. Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley call on Guardian Australia political reporter Amy Remeikis and the Australia Institute’s chief economist Greg Jericho to find out whether this is influencing policy debates on everything from housing to climate change, and how millennials can use their new-found power for good

Why is the best way to get a pay rise to get a new job? Millennials have entered the workforce at a time when work is precarious: a third of Australia’s workforce are employed as casuals, freelancers or on short-term contracts. And wages have been heading south for the best part of a decade. But how did we get here? In this episode of Who Screwed Millennials? Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley talk to chief political correspondent Paul Karp, ACTU secretary Sally McManus, assistant national secretary of the MUA Thomas Mayo, former industrial relations consultant Paul Houlihan, labour history academic Geraldine Fela, ACTU president Michele O’Neil, former outworker Nguyet Nguyen and author Emma Do, to examine the successive decisions over four decades that got us here

How did a system that was meant to make access to university more equitable end up burdening students with the very $100,000 degrees John Howard promised Australia would never have? Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley talk to the Labor-appointed architect of the higher education contribution scheme to understand why student fees were introduced, who benefited and how he wound up at a dinner party where guests were planning to burn an effigy … of him. In part three of Who screwed millennials? we hear from economist Prof Bruce Chapman, Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor, university historian Julia Horne, VicWise founder Manorani Guy and education report Caitlin Cassidy to trace the dozens of ideological changes over decades that transformed the nature of our university system

How did the government set fire to the Australian housing market? Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley look at how the threat of a communist uprising, a benign sounding tax review and one prime minister’s admiration for two world leaders changed the lives of young Australians

With rising house prices, a decade of wage stagnation and ballooning student debt, young people in Australia are living through what author Jill Filipovic describes as ‘a series of broken promises’. In episode one of this new series from Guardian Australia, Full Story co-host Jane Lee and reporter Matilda Boseley sort through these broken promises, investigating why young people are living in a time of such economic strain. In this episode, we hear from a handful of experts featured in Who screwed millennials?, including author Jill Filipovic, youth researcher Intifar Chowdhury, author Malcolm Harris, Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about how millennials became the first generation to be worse off than their parents

Is there a right way to fix political donations? At the last federal election Labor promised to tackle the controversial issue, but this week the crossbench came up with their own proposal. Jane Lee speaks with editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about how to limit the influence of political donations

Guardian Australia’s new political editor, Karen Middleton, tells Nour Haydar how she got hooked on politics You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

When Eugenia Kuyda created Replika, the AI companion app, she had no idea it would be downloaded millions of times all around the world. The results were more powerful than she could ever have predicted. But so was the backlash

Nuclear power is shaping up as a major issue leading into the next federal election. The Coalition wants Australia to lift its ban on nuclear power, with leader Peter Dutton saying his plan would involve building as many as six power plants. But the government has dismissed the idea. Environment reporter Graham Readfearn talks to Nour Haydar about what’s being proposed and whether it’s possible in Australia You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In this episode of Today in Focus, an edited family photo of the Princess of Wales with her children on Mother’s Day has fuelled an intensifying swirl of conspiracy theories surrounding the royal couple

Australian millennials are the first generation to be worse off than their parents, and things are only heading in the same direction for Gen Z. In this deeply-researched yet tongue-in-cheek five-part podcast series, Full Story co-host Jane Lee and social media reporter Matilda Boseley investigate the mystery of who screwed young Australians out of affordable housing, education and secure work, and why inequality is rising in Australia Who screwed millennials? will be in your Full Story podcast feed from 25 March

This week, fresh speculation has erupted over Australia’s plan for nuclear powered submarines — and whether it will ever happen. Has the government made a strategic mistake in the region by tying itself so closely to the US? What could the upcoming presidential election mean for Australia’s defence plans? Jane Lee talks with head of newsroom Mike Ticher and national news editor Patrick Keneally about the future of Australia’s alliance with the US

The US presidential election will be a rematch between two well known, yet deeply unpopular candidates. Joe Biden has won the Democratic nomination but the 81-year-old is the oldest president to ever seek re-election. And his opponent, Republican Donald Trump, is running an increasingly aggressive and angry campaign. Guardian US senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino tells Nour Haydar how American voters are feeling about the choice that lies ahead You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Last month the government unveiled its plan for a vehicle-efficiency standard to incentivise carmakers to supply more low- and zero-emission cars. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Nour Haydar about the plan to make electric vehicles more affordable – and why some carmakers and the Coalition are standing in the way You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

For the past six months, Guardian journalist Michael Safi has been trying to find out who is behind an AI company that creates deepfakes. Deepfakes are causing havoc around the world, with police and lawmakers baffled about how to deal with them. And in trying to answer one question, he has been left with a bigger one: is AI going to make it impossible to sort fact from fiction?

After months of delays and disruptions, former Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe testified at the inquest into Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker’s death. In 2022 Rolfe was found not guilty of murdering the 19-year-old, who he shot three times during a violent arrest. Courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci attended the inquest and tells Nour Haydar how racist language and a mock award raised questions about the culture within the NT police force You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A deficit of Liberal party policy has been exposed in the wake of Labor’s win in the Dunkley byelection last week. Labor and the Greens are both on the front foot with their own policies on housing, tax, and energy. Is the Liberal party lacking in ideas on how to combat the challenges facing Australians? And will this week’s front bench reshuffle make a difference? Gabrielle Jackson talks with head of newsroom Mike Ticher and national news editor Patrick Keneally about the Coalition policy deficit

The Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 departed Kuala Lumpur on 8 March 2014, bound for Beijing with 12 crew and 227 passengers on board – including seven Australians. About 40 minutes later it disappeared from the radar and its fate remains unknown. Now, 10 years on, there are hopes for a new search. Guardian Australia senior reporter Tory Shepherd tells Nour Haydar why still so little is known about what happened that fateful day You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

This is the story of Geoffrey Hinton, a man who set out to understand the brain and ended up working with a group of researchers who invented a technology so powerful that even they don’t truly understand how it works. This is about a collision between two mysterious intelligences – two black boxes – human and artificial. And it’s already having profound consequences

A once-in-a-generation expert review warns that not enough Australians are receiving a higher education. To fix this, their report proposes a new, needs-based funding model so students from disadvantaged backgrounds are better supported at university. But not everyone thinks it’s the right plan. Education reporter Caitlin Cassidy tells Jane Lee about the barriers to university and why we’re at a turning point for repairing higher education. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

There’s a lot of attention right now on nootropics, or brain boosters. The marketing is telling us these over-the-counter supplements will keep us awake and alert, and even improve the way our brains perform. But should we believe the hype? Guardian contributor Bianca Nogrady says … it’s complicated. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Polling this week suggests that the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, is gaining voter approval despite the popularity of Labor’s changes to the stage-three tax cuts. So how much can we rely on polls as predictors of future governments at this stage in the election cycle? And is Dutton’s strategy of attacking the government on issues of trust finally paying off? Gabrielle Jackson talks with editor in chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why we can’t rule out Peter Dutton as Australia’s next prime minister.

The alleged double murder of a young couple has left many in Sydney’s queer community hurting and angry. Reporters Catie McLeod and Jordyn Beazley speak to Nour Haydar about the ongoing investigation and the fractured relationship between police and the LGBTQ+ community

This week the gender pay gaps at thousands of Australia’s largest employers were made public for the first time. And the data paints a stark picture, with some of the country’s most recognisable companies posting gender pay gaps of 30-40% in favour of male employees Reporter Kate Lyons tells Nour Haydar which companies have the most work to do and whether public accountability will drive change You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

This weekend voters in the Victorian electorate of Dunkley will head to the polls in a crucial federal byelection that will become the first test of how the community views the performance of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in a cost-of-living crisis. Jane Lee speaks to Sarah Basford Canales and Benita Kolovos about what’s at stake for the major parties as we inch closer to an election year You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Thirty years after one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century, Guardian reporter Ben Doherty travels to Rwanda to investigate claims by Rwandan authorities that two men they believe are living in Australia allegedly participated in genocide. Doherty speaks to genocide survivors, learns first-hand of Rwanda’s difficult path to reconciliation and investigates questions about Australia’s screening processes and willingness to investigate alleged war crimes In this special episode of Full Story, we hear what was discovered in this year-long joint investigation from Four Corners and Guardian Australia. The full Four Corners documentary The Wanted is available to watch on Monday night from 8.30pm on ABCiview and ABC TV You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

As Australia’s average temperature increases by 1.5C and extreme weather events become more severe, the public has made its feelings clear. Most Australians want to transition to clean energy. But in this country, the climate wars never die. The Coalition, which claims to back a target of net zero by 2050, seems to oppose any policy that could help get us there, while the Labor government often appears on the back foot when defending even their modest policies. Gabrielle Jackson talks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton and national news editor Patrick Keneally about why the public support for clean energy is being met with hostility

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Nour Haydar how the arrival of an asylum seeker boat has reignited a war of words about Operation Sovereign Borders You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner was Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critic. What does his death in a Siberian prison tell us about Russia today? Andrew Roth reports

When a lonely and impressionable teenager became fixated on Islamic State, police began an operation that ended up further radicalising him. At just 14, the boy was then charged with terrorism offences. Courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci tells Patrick Keneally how and why police targeted the vulnerable teenager, and the questions the case raises about the authorities’ role in the deradicalisation process You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The US president’s age is increasingly becoming a political liability – even though Donald Trump is just four years younger. David Smith reports

Last week, Barnaby Joyce was filmed lying on a Canberra footpath, swearing profanities into his phone. He blamed the incident on the interaction between alcohol and prescription medication. Some critics called for his resignation, others called for the former deputy prime minister’s privacy to be respected. So where’s the line between a public’s right to know and a politician’s right to privacy? Gabrielle Jackson talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about the politics of privacy in public life

This week parliament passed new laws making it legal for you to ignore your work email after hours. The government says this is needed to protect workers’ rights in the digital age. But the Dutton-led Coalition says it will damage productivity. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Jane Lee what the right to disconnect means for you and why it is shaping up to be an election battle You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

What happens when you can’t find a rental in your budget and you own a dog? Caitlin Cassidy and inequality reporter Cait Kelly tell Gabrielle Jackson how it’s a common problem during the rental crisis You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Studies on the attitudes of young people between the ages of 16 and 29 show a serious split over feminism and influencers such as Andrew Tate. What’s behind it?

We’re all paying more for groceries in a cost-of-living crisis because supermarkets are hiking prices higher than they need to. That’s according to one of the foremost competition experts in Australia, Prof Allan Fels, who presented a scathing report on price gouging last week. It’s the first of a number of inquiries to be held this year examining how supermarkets set their prices and the tactics they use to increase profits. Senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett tells Jane Lee whether these inquiries will bring consumers relief at the checkout and what can be done to reduce the costs of everyday items

A year on from the murder of Brianna Ghey in the UK, her killers have been sentenced and her mother is leading an extraordinary campaign of compassion. Helen Pidd reports

The altering of an image of Victorian MP Georgie Purcell by Nine News has raised questions about the use of AI technology in the media. Josh Taylor tells Pat Keneally how this could happen and what’s at stake if AI is left unchecked. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

When Prof Georgina Long and Prof Richard Scolyer accepted their award for Australians of the Year, they had a very personal message. Their pioneering work has dramatically increased survival rates for melanoma, the most common cancer among people between 20 to 39 years old. But they are also fighting a different, equally challenging battle as they apply their expertise to a world-first treatment for Scolyer’s own terminal brain cancer. In his own words: “I’m not ready to die yet.” You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Chief investigations correspondent Chris Knaus speaks to experts, family members and support workers to find out why Australians experiencing homelessness are dying decades prematurely – and what can be done to stop these deaths

New Zealand’s new coalition government has announced it will repeal or review at least a dozen policies that provide for Māori, saying services should be provided on the basis of need, not race. But critics say the move is using fear to roll back decades of progress for Māori. On the eve of Waitangi Day, the Guardian’s New Zealand correspondent Eva Corlett and Prof Margaret Mutu from the University of Auckland explain why the government has chosen this moment for reform and how Māori are pushing back

Anthony Albanese says he has changed his mind on the stage-three tax cuts given the current cost of living crisis, while others claim he has lied. But despite most voters saying it’s OK to break promises if circumstances change, there is no doubt that being branded a liar has political consequences. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to head of newsroom Mike Ticher and national news editor Patrick Keneally about why the difference between a lie and a broken promise matters

A terrifying mid-air blowout of a door plug left passengers fearing for their lives on an Alaska Airlines flight. It’s just the latest crisis for the Boeing. Jeff Wise and Gwyn Topham report

Asbestos has been found in numerous public sites across Sydney after being discovered in mulch this month at the new Rozelle parklands development in Sydney. Now a Guardian Australia investigation reveals a potentially more dangerous type of contaminated soil may have been used in other developments across NSW, despite the environmental regulator knowing about the risks for more than a decade. Environmental reporter Lisa Cox tells Gabrielle Jackson why recycled contaminated building waste is being found in our soil

Health and science journalist Catherine Price investigates the science behind our relationships with our devices, and what we know about how to break the cycle. Prof Barbara Sahakian of Cambridge University explains why many of us are drawn to looking at bad news on our phones, and what it’s doing to us You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Last week the prime minister confirmed what many had been speculating – that his government had made the decision to abandon the controversial stage-three tax cuts. Now the opposition is calling for an early election, saying the decision breaks a promise to the Australian people. Political correspondent Paul Karp tells Jane Lee why Labor’s decision to give more money back to most Australians is a political risk You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The far-right party AfD has met neo-Nazi activists to discuss mass deportations. Why is the party still so popular? Kate Connolly reports

Woolworths and Cricket Australia are at the centre of the annual political debate about the meaning and significance of 26 January. Political reporter Josh Butler talks to Patrick Keneally about why it was opportune for Peter Dutton to take aim at a major supermarket in a cost-of-living crisis, and how the voice referendum is shaping the conservative political playbook You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A Guardian Australia investigation has revealed thousands of people have lost millions of dollars to the HyperVerse crypto scheme. So what were investors promised? And why wasn’t more done to warn consumers here in Australia, despite one overseas authority calling it a ‘possible scam’? Investigations correspondent Sarah Martin tells Gabrielle Jackson how a chance conversation at the hairdresser pulled her into the HyperVerse

As parks and gyms fill with people hoping to make 2024 their year of fitness, Science Weekly host Ian Sample speaks to Martin Gibala, professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada, about how much exercise we should be doing, the benefits of interval training and how to make a new regime stick.

Last year was a horror year for household budgets as Australians struggled with rising interest rates, soaring rents and cost-of-living pressures. Many are asking: will things get better or worse in 2024? Guardian Australia’s economics correspondent Peter Hannam tells Jane Lee about the certainties and uncertainties that lie ahead You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Donald Trump faces multiple civil and criminal lawsuits – some of which could potentially end in a jail term if he is convicted. He denies all allegations. The Guardian’s US political investigations reporter Hugo Lowell speaks to Reged Ahmad about what impact these lawsuits have on Trump’s chances of getting back into the White House You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza at hearings in the international court of justice. Chris McGreal reports on what happens next

With an increasing number of people fed up with dating apps, speed dating is making a strong comeback in bars and venues across the country. Gabrielle Jackson talks to lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman about ten years of apps in Australia, and why more people are looking for love offline.

An off-road driver in their dusty ute, blue heeler in the back, arm across the passenger seat – it’s an image that’s helped fuel the rise of SUV sales in Australia. That and the incentives given to consumers to purchase them. But how safe are these cars? And is their rising popularity at the expense of combatting the climate crisis?

At the start of the summer holidays, many Australians were preparing for another bad bushfire season. But instead, communities on the east coast have been battling extreme rainfall – from Cyclone Jasper in far north Queensland and severe storms on the Gold Coast to flooding in southern New South Wales and Victoria. Jane Lee talks with Guardian Australia’s environment reporter Graham Readfearn on what is driving these devastating downpours and whether they become more common in the future

Guardian Australia journalists Sarah Martin and Tory Shepherd have been friends a long time. In this final epsiode of The tale I dine out on, they recount a hectic night in Hamburg during the 2017 G20 in which an encounter with Vladimir Putin’s security team gave them the story of a lifetime. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Guardian Australia’s social media reporter and presenter Matilda Boseley was enjoying the view as she cycled home from work. An untimely distraction on her brand-new bike revealed a lot more than a lake filled with swan poo. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Playwright, theatre director and Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch on how a wedding ring, curlews and a ‘grandfather’ ghost gum brought him the connection to country he craved. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

When author and broadcaster Wendy Harmer was sent to cover the Academy Awards, she was thrilled. But the star-filled night was plagued with a series of mishaps. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain.

When the actor and author’s childhood crush turned up as his hairdresser, he felt compelled to listen to her advice. The makeover he received became his ‘Everest’ of 1979. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Chef and restaurateur Kylie Kwong grew up with family dinners filled with her mother’s Cantonese cooking. But dinners stopped for two nights after Kwong came out to her dad as gay. What happened next was something she never could have imagined. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Mike Bowers is Guardian Australia’s photographer-at-large and host of Talking Pictures on ABC’s Insiders. In this episode of ‘The tale I dine out on’ he tells the story of how the idea for the show started on a drunken night in a Brussels pub and reflects on 20 years of photographing Australian politics. ‘The tale I dine out on’ is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Comedian Rhys Nicholson has a strong instinct for muggings because it’s happened many times. But they don’t always go the way either side expects. In this episode Nicholson tells the story of a ‘very, very polite mugging’ in which the thief made a rather unexpected declaration. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Guardian Australia’s political reporter Amy Remeikis loves country shows – from the performances and fresh food to the $1 cake and tea. So when she wrote a story about her country show experience in Texas, Queensland she was hardly expecting to be banned from visiting again. ‘The tale I dine out on’ is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

Twenty-three years ago podcaster and author Yumi Stynes was auditioning to be on live TV when something extraordinary happened. In this first episode of Full Story’s special summer series The tale I dine out on, Stynes shares how her ‘horniness’ for her first media job led to an extremely up-close encounter with singer Robbie Williams. The tale I dine out on is a summer series from 10 of our favourite storytellers – actors, comedians, writers and Guardian staff – in which they recount a story that never fails to entertain

In 2019, after the world was told that the Uluru climb would close, waves of tourists flocked to the rock as media commentators insisted that the broader public was being robbed of their rights. Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam went to Uluru to speak to the Anangu people about the complex relationship between their community, tourists and their sacred sites

In February 2023 the floating sea ice around Antarctica hit a record low for the second year running. But the moderate alarm from scientists at that record low is now being overlaid by astonishment – with some worried they could be witnessing the start of a slow collapse of the delicate southernmost ecosystem. Guardian Australia environment reporter Graham Readfearn and oceanographer Dr Will Hobbs tell Laura Murphy-Oates about why this melting is happening, and the major knock-on effects for the rest of the planet

Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life sheds new light on how George Orwell’s wife Eileen O’Shaughnessy helped write some of his most famous works. The author, Anna Funder, speaks to Jane Lee about what the Orwells’ marriage can teach us about power, wives and the patriarchy

Over the past 30 years many of Australia’s biggest fashion brands have shut their doors under pressure from the global luxury market, fast fashion competitors and rising manufacturing costs. Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman and fashion journalist and author Lucianne Tonti explain to Jane Lee why Australia’s golden era of fashion ended and what the future holds for up-and-coming designers

US rock band Steely Dan’s song The Second Arrangement has developed a cult following since it was accidentally wiped in the studio in 1979. Now the family of recording engineer Roger Nichols have found a never-before-heard version – and the community is ‘freaking out’. Guardian Australia audio producer Joe Koning navigates the long journey the Nichols family went through, from finding the recording to sharing it with the world

The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, talks about how the newspaper covered a year that witnessed the Israel-Gaza war, the coronation of King Charles, the rise of AI and record high temperatures

The Cop28 climate summit concluded in Dubai last week with a deal that some have described as ‘historic’ and others merely ‘incremental’. This caps off a year when the Albanese government pushed ahead with significant climate and environmental reforms, all while remaining the world’s third-biggest fossil fuel exporter. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the biggest environment and climate stories of the year and why Australia is a country at odds with itself on the climate crisis. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In 2023 the Matildas won the heart of a nation with a penalty shootout for the ages and a home soil Fifa World Cup drawing record audiences. Across Australian sport it was a year littered with seismic shifts – on pay, funding and followers. Assistant sport editor Jo Khan and sport reporter Jack Snape discuss the moments that defined 2023 in sport and what 2024 has in store

It’s been a huge year for Australian literature, with new work from some of our best-known authors, including Anna Funder, Richard Flanagan and Christos Tsiolkas. Culture editor Steph Harmon and deputy culture editor Sian Cain speak to Jane Lee about the best books of the year

Guardian Australia’s politics team sits down to answer your questions. Hear from Katharine Murphy, Paul Karp, Amy Remeikis, Daniel Hurst and Josh Butler as they cover dream parliament procedural reforms, the waning moderate pool in the Coalition, how misinformation has affected political reporting and fairness in reporting on the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

The first year of the Albanese government has been marked by division and rancour. Misinformation, racist abuse and ugly campaigning on the voice referendum left the nation bitter and exhausted. Meanwhile, more Australians are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, adding growing pressure on the government to provide urgent relief. Jane Lee speaks with editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about the political stories that shaped 2023

The October 7 attacks and Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza has sent shockwaves through Australia’s Jewish community. Some believe Hamas must be eliminated, others feel anger and frustration at Israel’s response, and many are fearful of the recent rise in antisemitism in Australia.Guardian Australia reporter Daisy Dumas sits down with four Jewish Australians to discuss what this moment means – for their safety, for their loved ones and their political views

An inquest into the deaths of five transgender and gender diverse people has shone a light on the challenges many face in accessing already stretched mental health services. While the deaths are not directly linked, all of the deceased were young people who had affirmed or were affirming their identity as female, had a history of mental health issues and had at least one mental health diagnosis. Victorian state reporter Adeshola Ore speaks to Jane Lee about what the inquest heard and why there are calls for system-wide reform

His legacy may not be his historic expulsion from the US Congress. The many outrageous lies he told are what drew the world’s attention

Around Australia, pro-Palestine protests against the Israel-Hamas war are growing, with sit-ins, school strikes, vigils and weekly mass demonstrations, some of which are attracting tens of thousands of people. Protest organisers say it’s an anti-war movement calling for peace but some politicians and Jewish organisations have raised concerns the rallies are stirring unrest. Guardian Australia reporters Mostafa Rachwani and Laura Murphy-Oates go behind the scenes of the growing pro-Palestine protests, speaking to organisers, participants and academics to find out what is driving this movement

Australia has a problem with building big infrastructure. Across our major cities projects come in late, over budget and often don’t deliver on their promises. Laura Murphy-Oates talks to head of newsroom Mike Ticher and national news editor Patrick Keneally about why building public infrastructure never goes as planned

After a high court decision in November that led to the release of more than 100 people in immigration detention, the Labor government has passed legislation designed to toughen Australia’s immigration law. Termed ‘preventative detention’, these new powers allow the government to send some high-risk non-citizens to prison – even though they haven’t committed a new offence. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Laura Murphy-Oates about the moral and legal minefield surrounding these new powers You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

More reporters are believed to have been killed in this conflict than any in decades. Jonathan Dagher, from Reporters Without Borders, discusses what it means for public understanding of the region

As the Cop28 climate summit meets in Dubai, a secret Saudi Arabian plan to get poorer countries ‘hooked on its harmful products’ has emerged. Damian Carrington reports

Many Australians feel overworked and overwhelmed at this time of year. Impending deadlines, cost-of-living pressures and the lead-up to the holiday season can combine to cause burnout. Jane Lee speaks to clinical psychologist and the Modern Mind columnist Gaynor Parkin about what you – and your boss – can do to help protect your physical and mental health.

For the first time in Anthony Albanese’s prime ministership, most voters disapprove of his performance. According to polls, the majority of Australians believe Labor is not doing enough to combat cost-of-living pressures. Laura Murph- Oates talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why the Albanese government is losing support, and whether it’s actually in trouble

Since winning the most seats in the Dutch election last week, Geert Wilders has been attempting to form a government. The controversial figure is the leader of the far-right Party for Freedom and has campaigned for anti-Islamic policies in the past, including a ban on the Qur’an and headscarves. How did the far-right politician win so many seats in the election? Jon Henley and Senay Boztas report

Young Australian voters are more diverse and less religious than baby boomers and generation X. Faced with soaring house prices and cost of living pressures, they are leaving the family home, getting married, having children and buying their own home much later than previous generations did, if at all. And political scientists say these trends are feeding a ‘fundamental shift’ in voting patterns. Guardian Australia data journalist Josh Nicholas tells Jane Lee how voting patterns have changed over decades and why younger voters are turning away from the two-party system.

After four fatalities in as many months, the families of some of the vulnerable people fatally shot by NSW police have united to call for an independent inquiry. Prominent lawyers and academics say it’s time for an alternative approach, where mental health specialists, rather than police, are sent as first responders. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia reporter Jordyn Beazley about how a series of fatal shootings could trigger a radical rethink of how NSW police respond to mental health emergencies You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The CEO of OpenAI was sacked then rehired days later, after staff threatened to follow him. But what does this corporate drama tell us about the future of artificial intelligence? Blake Montgomery explains

A new report from Oxfam shows that rising inequality is not only worsening the climate crisis, the climate crisis is also worsening inequality. The super-rich are now responsible for half of the world’s emissions while the poorest are more likely to suffer from increasingly frequent heatwaves and extreme weather events. Jane Lee speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about the growing carbon divide

In the final part of this three-part series, Australian climate scientists Lesley Hughes, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg and Graeme Pearman take stock as they look back on their life’s work. How does it feel for them to carry this burden of knowledge? Could they have done more? And what hope do they hold for the future?

Late on Tuesday night, Israel’s cabinet met to vote on a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage and prisoner exchange. Julian Borger, the Guardian’s world affairs editor, reports

In part two of Weight of the world, three Australian climate scientists reveal the professional and personal toll of their predictions. Lesley Hughes tells us about the axing of the Climate Commission – a group tasked with educating the public about climate science and the need to cut carbon emissions. Graeme Pearman talks of the pushback from government and industry, and Ove Hoegh-Guldberg speaks of the personal attacks and death threats that followed his warnings. All three express their disbelief that meaningful action didn’t follow the science, with Pearman acknowledging he was ‘naive’ to think it would

Pioneering Australian scientists Graeme Pearman, Lesley Hughes and Ove Hoegh-Guldberg saw the climate crisis coming. Pearman predicted the increase of carbon dioxide levels, Hughes foresaw the alarming number of species extinctions and Hoegh-Guldberg forecast the mass coral bleaching events we’re seeing today. All three went on to become some of the country’s most respected experts in their fields, travelling the globe, briefing leaders, and assuming the world would take action having heard their alarming findings. In part one of this three-part series, these climate change scientists reveal the moment they realised the planet was heading for certain catastrophe. What did they do when they found out? How did they think the world would respond? And how do they feel today, looking back on that moment of cognisance?

After a landmark high court ruling, the Labor government has rushed through emergency legislation to impose strict conditions on people released from indefinite immigration detention. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp speaks with Jane Lee about what led to the dramatic events in parliament last week and what could happen from here

Gaza’s biggest hospital was filled with doctors, patients and people seeking safety when Israel laid siege to it. Journalist Ruth Michaelson reports You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A new survey of more than 7,000 Australians has found social cohesion has significantly decreased. According to the report, racial discrimination and prejudice are still stubbornly common, making people of colour, in particular, feel less like they belong. Jane Lee speaks with head of newsroom Mike Ticher and national news editor Patrick Keneally about what is dividing the country and where it is leading us

A false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal New South Wales – appearing on posters, placards and social media. The Albanese government has earmarked six offshore wind zones across the country but some say genuine community concerns about these developments are being warped online. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton about Australia’s plans for offshore windfarms, and why whales are at the centre of the debate. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The day after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates for the thirteenth time, Australia’s major banks started reporting huge profits. And it’s not just banks that are doing well, with some older Australians ‘living large’ at a time when many are struggling to pay their mortgage and their rent. Guardian Australia’s senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett speaks to Jane Lee about the great divide in Australia’s economy You can subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast Full Story on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google podcasts

Nearly half the Australian population were left without internet or phone service on Wednesday when Optus crashed. Coming just over a year after the telecommunications provider was embroiled in the worst cyber breach in Australian history, the company has once again been widely criticised for its response. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to cyber expert Matt Tett and technology reporter Josh Taylor about what could have caused this outage, and what it means for the reputation of one of Australia’s biggest telecommunications companies You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Last week Anthony Albanese embarked on the first trip to China by an Australian prime minister since 2016, meeting China’s president, Xi Jinping. This moment signals a diplomatic reset between Australia and China after years of turmoil. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy about her first-hand view of the historic trip and how it serves both Australian and Chinese interests You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

At a time when the news is incredibly grim it can be easy to switch off – but should we? Jane Lee speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and national news editor Patrick Keneally about how they tackle news fatigue

With the death toll rising in Gaza, the Albanese government has repeated its calls for ‘humanitarian pauses on hostilities’ and for Israel to observe the rules of war. However, the Greens and a growing number of protesters nationwide are calling on the government to do more – and demand a ceasefire. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia’s political reporter Sarah Basford Canales about the rising dissent over Australia’s stance on a ceasefire, and Scott Morrison’s ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Qantas’ first annual general meeting since Alan Joyce’s departure saw the board confronting tough questions from shareholders who want it to take responsibility for the airline’s declining reputation.Guardian Australia’s transport and urban affairs reporter, Elias Visontay, tells Jane Lee what happened at the meeting and the many challenges still facing the national airline You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Facebook and other social media sites are awash with dedicated groups people can go to to find out about potential dates. Senior reporter Tory Shepherd tells Laura Murphy-Oates about the online groups that are dedicated to exposing behaviour ranging from cheating to violence and abuse You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The new speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, faces the tough task of uniting a fractured Republican party and preventing a quick-approaching government shutdown. Jonathan Freedland and Marianna Sotomayor of the Washington Post discuss what we have learned about his approach to the job from his first week with the gavel. Plus, as we prepare for next week’s off-year elections, Jonathan speaks to Carter Sherman about Virginia – the last remaining southern state without extensive abortion restrictions. They look at why results there could prove pivotal for Republican chances in 2024 You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

An AI-generated poll on a third-party platform recently compromised the Guardian’s journalism, angering many readers in the process. As advancements in AI gain speed, many news organisations are already using artificially intelligent tools to write articles and create images. But we know these new methods come with risks and can also be used to spread misinformation. Jane Lee speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and national news editor Patrick Keneally about the threat generative AI poses to journalism

In the space of just two weeks, the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will have met with two of the world’s most powerful leaders – US president Joe Biden and China’s president, Xi Jinping. And central to both meetings will be the Aukus deal: a historic defence agreement between the US, Australia and the UK designed to counter China’s military rise in the Pacific. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst speaks to Jane Lee about how the deal could affect Australia’s relationship with its biggest defence ally, the US, and its largest trading partner, China. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

As Israel steps up its military campaign in Gaza, residents trapped in the territory are facing a humanitarian crisis You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

All four big banks are predicting the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates next week. Guardian columnist Greg Jericho tells Jane Lee why a rate hike would increase the pain on households for little gain You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Bruce Lehrmann has been revealed as the ‘high-profile’ man accused of raping a woman in Toowoomba two years ago - a charge that he denies. The former Liberal staffer can now be named in the case after his lawyers lost a legal bid to maintain his anonymity. Reporter Joe Hinchliffe speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about what to expect as the case proceeds You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The sun has set on day 20 of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The war began on 7 October when Hamas gunmen poured across the border, killing 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping 222 others. Since then, the Gaza health ministry, run by Hamas, says Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 6,500 Palestinians, including more than 2,000 children. Anthony Albanese, in a joint press conference with US president Joe Biden, this week announced an additional $15m in humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, taking the total aid from Australia to $25m. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to political editor Katharine Murphy and national news editor Patrick Keneally about what Australians need to know about the government’s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict

Almost 30 tobacco stores in suburban Melbourne and regional Victoria have been set alight in the last seven months. Guardian Australia justice and courts reporter Nino Bucci explains how organised crime syndicates are infiltrating Australia’s tobacco industry

Certain dates are seared into the minds of those who have tried to untangle the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict, be it 1917, 1947, 1967, 1973 – and now 2023. Chris McGreal reports on an escalating war that is only understandable by looking to the past

After spearheading a divisive campaign during the referendum, opposition leader Peter Dutton has moved on to new battlegrounds Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to political editor Katharine Murphy on the next chapter in Dutton’s playbook, and what it means for the temperature of Australian political debate

In Australia, about 1,000 people die of superbug infections every year. These diseases – which can’t be cured with antibiotics or other antimicrobial medications – are on the rise, with the World Health Organisation warning antimicrobial resistance could be responsible for 10 million deaths a year by 2050. In this special live recording of a panel discussion at SXSW Sydney, Jane Lee speaks to Guardian Australia’s health reporter Natasha May, physician and microbiologist Prof Jonathan Iredell and Prof Garry Myers about this looming global health crisis and the fight to protect the world from superbugs

Two electric car enthusiasts have taken the government to court and won. They were fighting a controversial Victorian tax which charged EV owners for every kilometre they drove, claiming it needlessly made the transition to greener, lower emissions vehicles harder. The landmark decision comes as Labor continues to stall on their highly anticipated and widely supported fuel efficiency standard which will create a cap for car emissions. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to Guardian Australia editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about what this court decision means for electric vehicle take-up in Australia and if it will kick Labor into action on transport emissions

With growing expectations that Israel will soon launch a ground assault on the besieged 365km2 strip of land, fears have been mounting about what it could mean for the trapped civilians. The Guardian’s senior international reporter, Peter Beaumont, explains what Israel would want to achieve with the ground invasion – and the obstacles they face

In the wake of the referendum’s defeat, politicians and campaigners have vowed to keep fighting for Indigenous rights. But after years of campaigning for a voice to parliament and mobilising supporters around this idea, many are wondering: what is the path forwards from here? Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Widjabul Wia-bal woman Larissa Baldwin-Roberts, chief executive of the progressive political organisation GetUp, about the agenda for Black justice after the referendum and how Australians can continue to support First Nations people

New Zealand has delivered a forceful rejection of its Labour government which swept the last election under Jacinda Ardern. Former businessman and leader of the centre-right National party Christopher Luxon will now lead the country, and has promised to bring down the cost of living and restore law and order as he considers the shape of his coalition government. Wellington-based journalist Eva Corlett speaks to Jane Lee on why so many voted for change and what this shift to the right means for New Zealand

Australian playwright Suzie Miller has been lauded internationally for her one-woman play Prima Facie, which highlights how sexual assault survivors are unfairly treated by the courts. As she launches her novel of the same name, the former criminal defence lawyer reflects with Jane Lee on how this story is changing the way trials are conducted in the UK and what further reforms are needed closer to home

Donald Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information about US nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire three months after leaving office, according to an American media report. These allegations, which Trump denies, have raised further questions about his alleged handling of classified information – already the subject of separate and unrelated criminal charges in the US.Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, Daniel Hurst, discusses why an Australian businessman and multiple former prime ministers are facing questions over this story and how these allegations could affect future Australia-US relations

In the wake of Australia voting no to an Indigenous voice to parliament, the key voice architect Prof Marcia Langton said ‘reconciliation is dead’. Anthony Albanese disagreed, saying ‘tonight is not the end of the road’ as he called for ‘optimism’. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor, Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and political editor Katharine Murphy about what the no vote means for Australia and for the fight for Indigenous rights

A deadly assault by Hamas militants across southern Israel has been followed by devastating airstrikes on Gaza Strip and threats of a full-scale invasion by the Israeli military. Bethan McKernan reports

Misinformation and fear about the Indigenous voice to parliament are spreading like wildfire. In the first referendum to be held in the age of social media, it’s never been more important – and more difficult – to sort fact from fiction. With just days to go before voting day, Guardian Australia political reporter Amy Remeikis factchecks pervasive misinformation of the campaign

A bloody attack by Hamas has shocked the world – and left Israel reeling. As the country responds with devastating airstrikes, Peter Beaumont explains how the surprise attack unfolded and what could happen next

While researching his ancestors, journalist and Guardian Australia contributor David Marr discovered some of them were officers in the Native Police, an armed force that committed massacres against Indigenous Australians in the 1880s.He speaks to Jane Lee about how the discovery led him to face his family’s ugly past

Laura Murphy-Oates reports from the Now and Forever concert in the regional Victorian town of Shepparton. She speaks to Yorta Yorta rapper Adam Briggs about why he is advocating for a yes vote and about the power of comedy and community to counter misinformation

Over the course of just 24 hours several communities in Australia have fled their homes as bushfires threaten their properties, only to return home to flood warnings. These local disasters come as extreme heat sweeps the globe. In the words of one climate scientist, average global temperatures in September were ‘absolutely gobsmackingly bananas’. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to Guardian Australia editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why we need to act now to stop global heating

Rural and regional editor Gabrielle Chan tells Jane Lee why a simple missed train resulted in an epic six-hour, 600km cab journey. And she discusses what her experience says about the state of the nation’s rail network after 40 years of shelved election promises

With just 10 days until the referendum and early voting now open across the country, the no vote is still ahead – but the latest Guardian Essential poll has recorded the first positive shift towards yes in several months.This week, Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Labor senator and Yawuru man Patrick Dodson, commonly referred to as the ‘Father of Reconciliation’, about the need for courage in politics after the referendum and how a no vote would ‘tarnish’ Australia’s international standing

Matilda Boseley was 23 when she was diagnosed with ADHD after viewing countless videos on Tik Tok about the condition. With the diagnosis came relief, but also a lot of unanswered questions: why are so many adults only discovering they have ADHD now? And why are girls so often overlooked when it comes to diagnosis? Matilda Boseley speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about her new book The Year I Met My Brain

Prime minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to visit China for the first time in coming months. But as Labor continues to try to stabilise the relationship between the two nations, Chinese Australian communities say they are facing higher levels of racism, suspicion and hostility as a direct result of diplomatic tensions between the countries in recent years

In this episode of Full Story we replay political editor Katharine Murphy’s interview with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese. They discuss why a yes vote is still possible and how the push for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has raised the national conversation around Indigenous rights.

Australia has the most diverse birdlife on the planet. But one in six are now threatened, and this year nine more have been listed as even closer to extinction. Since 2017, Guardian Australia has run bird of the year – a biennial competition to find the country’s favourite avian species, have a bit of fun, and to draw attention to their desperate fight for survival. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and national news editor Patrick Keneally about why voting for your favourite bird can help protect native species.

With Australia going to the polls in just over two weeks, Warren Mundine’s claims that the Uluru Statement is a ‘symbolic declaration of war’ has stoked widespread outrage. In this episode of the special Full Story series The voice Ask Me Anything, Yes23 co-chair and filmmaker Rachel Perkins breaks down the ‘disgraceful set of lies’ promoted by some no supporters, and answers your questions about race in the constitution, misinformation and the history of Indigenous advisory bodies. Treaty Before Voice convenor Boe Spearim explains why he’s voting no, and answers your questions about treaty and Blak sovereignty Check out our voice explainer and the latest voice poll results

Labor’s longest-serving Victorian premier has resigned. ‘When it is time, it is time,’ he said at a snap press conference held on Tuesday. So what now for Dan Andrews? Benita Kolovos, the Victorian correspondent for Guardian Australia, speaks to Jane Lee

It is Australia’s largest owl and can be found in urban forests in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, where it’s at risk from cars, power lines and common household pesticides. As the Australian bird of the year poll kicks off, Jane Lee goes in search of a powerful owl with nature writer Harry Saddler and Birdlife Australia’s Sean Dooley

Last week, Rupert Murdoch announced that he was stepping down as the chairman of Fox and News Corp and that his son Lachlan would be taking the reins. Anne Davies joins Jane Lee to discuss what we can learn from Lachlan Murdoch’s past business dealings and how his political ideology might shape one of the most powerful media companies in the world

Australia’s chronic housing crisis has been decades in the making. And as the scale of the shortage continues to grow, the states are stepping up. Victoria and NSW have recently introduced a suite of reforms aimed at tackling supply, while federally, Labor’s landmark housing policy finally passed the Senate. But after years of stagnation, will these new measures make an impact? Gabrielle Jackson speaks to the Guardian Australia editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about whether small steps can make a big difference in the housing crisis

The comedian, presenter and actor has been accused of sexual assault, emotional abuse and rape between 2006 and 2013 – allegations Brand denies. Alexandra Topping explains why such stories can be particularly difficult to investigate

As an El Niño weather event is declared in Australia, multiple areas of the country are already experiencing soaring temperatures. And authorities are urging communities to prepare for the most significant bushfire season since the black summer fires. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to deputy rural and regional editor Calla Wahlquist about how to prepare for the worst and how she plans to protect her beloved horses

Some of Australia’s largest companies are getting into the business of healthcare, claiming they are making medical appointments and prescriptions easier to access. But not everyone is convinced. Health reporter Natasha May tells Laura Murphy-Oates why some experts are concerned about the rise of ‘McMedicine’ Help make our podcast better by filling out our listener survey: http://theguardian.com/podcastsurveyau

Stain-resistant, wrinkle-proof, hard-wearing – modern clothing can cope with anything. But we know little about the chemicals that go into making it so impressive – or what they could be doing to our health

A month from voice referendum day, the no campaign’s lead appears to be growing on the back of a strategy of sowing fear and doubt. Jane Lee speaks with editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about how divisive politics are shaping the debate on an Indigenous voice to parliament

After months of tense negotiations, the Greens have agreed to support Labor’s $10bn housing Australia future fund (Haff) bill. And while the minor party are claiming victory on securing an extra $3bn for community housing, there is nothing additional for renters. Chief political correspondent for Guardian Australia, Paul Karp, tells Jane Lee why the Greens did a deal with Labor and how they are still chasing renters’ votes

With referendum day just over a month away, polling for the yes campaign continues to slide despite an advertising push. In this episode of the Full Story series The voice ask me anything, we speak to leading Indigenous voices from the yes and no campaigns about ‘dirty tactics’, Peter Dutton’s proposal for a second referendum and whether the voice to parliament could help close the gap. Laura Murphy-Oates is joined by no campaigner senator Kerrynne Liddle from the Liberal party and yes campaigner Tanya Hosch

Multiple sites of possible secret burials have been discovered on the grounds of one of the most violent and abusive institutions of the Stolen Generations era. Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and Indigenous affairs reporter Sarah Collard speak to Laura Murphy-Oates about how they broke the story and why survivors are calling for an urgent investigation into the possible clandestine graves

Criminals are cloning voices and making calls to trick victims into sending them money. How can they be stopped?

Despite record profits, Australia’s biggest airline continues to anger its customers. As complaints roll in, competition watchdog the ACCC has warned the aviation industry is at a ‘critical juncture’ and poor policy has created a duopoly leaving passengers with high ticket prices and poor service. Jane Lee talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about competition and how the government could help bring air fares back down

In the week following its star-studded 20th birthday celebration, iron ore giant Fortescue has seen three high-profile resignations. Fortescue’s founder Andrew Forrest has cited differences in vision for the company, but neither CEO Fiona Hick, CFO Christine Morris nor director Guy Debelle have spoken publicly about the reason for their resignations. One thing we do know is that shareholders are uncomfortable. Are these resignations really down to employees not sharing Fortescue’s ‘green vision’? Or does the company have a governance problem? Guardian Australia’s senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett speaks to Jane Lee

Alan Joyce’s reign as the boss of Qantas has come to an end. The divisive CEO announced his shock early retirement after 15 years in the role and a turbulent week for the airline as it prepares to fight a war on many fronts, including a consumer watchdog lawsuit and a possible Senate inquiry. Transport and urban affairs reporter Elias Visontay tells Laura Murphy-Oates whether Joyce’s departure can save the airline’s reputation and what it means for the future of what was once one of Australia’s most-loved companies

The nurse is the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history. Could the NHS have prevented her committing so many crimes?

The government’s long-awaited plan to protect gig economy workers comes before parliament this week. Under the bill, the Fair Work Commission will be given the power to set minimum standards for hundreds of thousands of ‘employee-like workers’ on digital platforms such as Uber and Hungry Panda. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Jane Lee whether the proposed reforms go far enough to keep workers safe

This week the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced 14 October as the date for the voice to parliament referendum. And as the campaign gears up, the stakes are high and the conversation increasingly pernicious. Gabrielle Jackson talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam about the moment that could define Australia’s national character

Spain’s spectacular World Cup win in Sydney earlier this month should only have been a cause for celebration. Instead, an ‘unwanted’ kiss – planted on star player Jenni Hermoso’s lips by the Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales after the match – has sparked national protests, a hunger strike and calls for one of the most powerful men in European football to resign. Guardian Australia’s deputy sports editor Jo Khan tells Laura Murphy-Oates how the kiss fuelled a revolution in women’s football

The date of the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum is due to be announced on Wednesday. In this episode of Full Story special series The voice ask me anything, we discuss why South Australia could decide the outcome of the vote and what role the voice could play in the ‘ongoing fight against racial violence’.Laura Murphy-Oates is joined by yes campaigner Thomas Mayo, journalist Dr Amy McQuire and Guardian Australia political reporter Josh Butler

Some reproductive healthcare, including abortion and contraception such as the morning-after pill following a sexual assault, is unavailable to patients at a number of publicly funded Catholic hospitals across Australia. Science reporter Donna Lu talks to Jane Lee about the devastating impact this can have on patients – when religious views override the right to medical care

An inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia has heard moving testimony about the impact of unaffordable rent hikes, evictions and poor building standards on renters. Earlier this month the national cabinet unveiled a new plan to fix this crisis, which the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, calls ‘a better deal for renters’. Reporter Cait Kelly on what this new plan, labelled ‘smoke and mirrors’ by the Greens, will do for renters

Once a popular social media platform for celebrities, politicians and journalists, Twitter – or X as it has been renamed – has seen its followers and advertisers leaving in droves. Among those leaving are media organisations such as NPR, PBS and, most recently, Australia’s ABC, highlighting the transformation under way for digital journalism internationally. Gabrielle Jackson talks to editor in chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about what the end of Twitter means for the future of the media

In February, the floating sea ice around Antarctica hit a record low for the second year running. But the moderate alarm from scientists at that record low is now being overlaid with astonishment – with some scientists worried they could be witnessing the start of a slow collapse of the delicate southernmost ecosystem. Guardian Australia environment reporter Graham Readfearn and oceanographer Dr Will Hobbs tell Laura Murphy-Oates about why this melting is happening, and the major knock-on effects for the rest of the planet

Millions suffer from endometriosis – where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other parts of the body – and yet the disease still remains largely a mystery. But that could be about to change. Gabrielle Jackson, associate news editor for audio and visual at Guardian Australia, and the author of Pain and Prejudice, speaks to Jane Lee about why despair is turning to hope in the endometriosis community.

When China imposed tariffs on Australian wine, it effectively closed the door on Australia’s biggest wine market. Two years on, wine consumption has dropped internationally and an extended La Niña has led to bumper crops in some regions, leaving Australia with an extra 2.8bn bottles worth of wine. Guardian Australia’s rural and regional editor Gabrielle Chan speaks to Jane Lee about how the wine glut is affecting winemakers, grape growers and consumers

For many people, alternative therapies and wellness routines provide comfort and pleasure. For others, they can be a pathway to far-right conspiracies. Author and journalist James Ball speaks to Michael Safi about the connection between wellness and conspiracy theories.

Australia has fallen in love with the Matildas. Despite bowing out in the World Cup semi-finals to England, football fever has spread across the nation and sparked hope that this tournament is just the beginning of a bright future for women’s sport. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to head of news Mike Ticher and sports editor Mike Hytner about how Australia must capitalise on the Matildas’ World Cup success

With the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament fast approaching, the polls show the no vote leading in most states. In this episode of special Full Story series The voice ask me anything, we discuss the recycling of a Howard-era scare campaign, the misrepresentation of First Nations views on the voice, and why the no vote is on the rise. Laura Murphy-Oates is joined by Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp, Arrente writer and commentator Celeste Liddle, and CEO of GetUp! and Widjabal Wia-bul woman Larissa Baldwin-Roberts.

Tonight the Tillies will face England’s Lionesses, the European champions, in Sydney. But do they have what it takes to go all the way? Two women who have played for the Matildas – Joey Peters and Chloe Logarzo – tell Laura Murphy-Oates what it’s like playing for Australia, why this is the golden generation of women’s football, and how the girls can bring this one home

Two years ago, Guardian contributor Shadi Khan Saif fled Afghanistan for Australia, hoping his wife and young children would soon follow him. But he is still waiting to be reunited with them. On the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul he speaks to Jane Lee about the heartbreak of being separated from his family and why he wrote a public letter to his son. And Guardian Australia reporter Ben Doherty tells us why so many Afghans seeking safety in Australia are still separated from their family

Three people have died and a man remains in hospital after attending a lunch in Leongatha, Victoria, more than two weeks ago. Police say mushrooms are the suspected cause of death and are investigating. Jane Lee speaks to Guardian Australia science reporter Donna Lu about the case

Australia’s quarter-final match against France is shaping up to be the ‘biggest night of sport since Sydney 2000’, according to Channel Seven, which has been forced to adjust its scheduling plans. Ahead of the match, which will be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday night, assistant sport editor Jo Khan analyses the teams, players and strategies that will be showcased. Can the Matildas make it to the semi-finals?

Peter Dutton is ramping up his calls for nuclear power in Australia. Despite the Coalition not taking up the nuclear option while they were in power, the opposition leader is now saying nuclear energy is a safe, cheap and consistent power source, which will help Australia transition from fossil fuels towards a zero emissions economy. But his claims are not backed up by the facts. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about why nuclear power is not the answer to our energy transition

Higher fines and longer jail terms have been introduced around Australia to deter disruptive climate protesters. But climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Jane Lee that a small number are becoming increasingly desperate to draw attention to the climate crisis, and won’t be deterred How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

Last year, the then ACT director of public prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, called for an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial, which was abandoned due to juror misconduct. Now Drumgold has resigned amid allegations of his own serious misconduct, and the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, is facing possible legal action over his early release of the findings. Reporter Christopher Knaus speaks to Jane Lee about the controversy surrounding the Sofronoff report and its findings

This special episode of The voice ask me anything takes us to Garma festival on Gumatj country in north-east Arnhem land, Australia’s largest Indigenous gathering and celebration of Yolngu djambatj (excellence).Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Labor and Liberal politicians campaigning yes to answer your questions about the Indigenous voice to parliament. Also, a Yolngu 10-year-old on her question for prime minister Anthony Albanese and what she wants a voice to do for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

Scientists are worried about the rising amounts of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer. Deputy news editor Josephine Tovey shares her story of battling bowel cancer in her mid-30s. And science writer Donna Lu explains what’s behind the worrying rise in cancer rates

Australia has been struck by Matildas fever the past few weeks during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with all eyes on the scoreboard as we move to the first knockout round in the tournament against Denmark.Football novice Jane Lee speaks to freelance writer Kieran Pender, to get the facts heading into Monday’s big game. Pender offers insight into the concerns of a nation - Kerr’s calf, where the Matildas are in the competition and what this tournament means for Australian sport

Anthony Albanese and the Labor government came into power hoping to reset the tone of politics. Despite early success and broad support, they are now facing turbulence on multiple fronts. Their climate legislation has faced sharp criticism, their housing bill is locked in parliament, and a year after they first announced their ambition to unify Australia and enshrine a First Nations voice to parliament, things have not gone according to plan. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about how Labor is responding to the voice campaign and how it might define Australian politics in the future

This week, when independent senator David Pocock stood up at Parliament House and called on the Australian government to consider the impact of climate change on young people, he did so alongside teenager Anjali Sharma. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to the 19-year-old climate advocate about why politicians need to consider the health and wellbeing of future generations when making decisions

Production on Hollywood films and hit TV shows has ground to a halt because of the Sag-Aftra strike. Apart from the stars on the picket line, how is this strike different from other labour disputes? Michael Safi speaks to Lois Beckett, a senior reporter with Guardian US, and Brian Cox, who played media boss Logan Roy in the TV series Succession, on why writers and actors can no longer make a living

As food prices skyrocket, many shoppers assume that Coles and Woolworths are the cheapest option for consumers – but are they? To find out, a team of Guardian reporters went on a mission to find the cheapest fruit and vegetables in Australia, and what they found exposes some myths about our biggest supermarket chains.Guardian Australia’s data and interactives editor, Nick Evershed, and reporter Mostafa Rachwani, explore the data that industry experts say is a ‘damning indictment’ of the major supermarket chains. Plus: food waste researcher Lukas Parker on how ‘ugly food’ is part of the solution

The week after a sex education book for teens was pulled from a major retailer’s shelves, a Senate inquiry heard shocking evidence of how universities are failing victims of sexual violence. Guardian Australia political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks to Gabrielle Jackson on the need to reform Australia’s consent laws.

Australians are getting scammed more than ever before, losing a record $3bn last year. And once you have lost money it’s incredibly difficult to get it back, with victims saying far too much responsibility is put on them. So who is responsible for combating this online scourge? Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about how the big banks and big platforms can better protect Australians

As the cost-of-living crisis bites, unusual spending trends are emerging, like gambling with grocery money and splurging on Taylor Swift tickets. With a potential recession looming and uncertain times ahead, how are our budgets about to change? Senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett breaks down some surprising changes in our spending and Guardian columnist Greg Jericho reflects on the lessons learned from past recessions

US rock band Steely Dan’s song The Second Arrangement has developed a cult following since it was accidentally wiped in the studio in 1979. Now the family of recording engineer Roger Nichols have found a never-before-heard version – and the community is ‘freaking out’. Guardian Australia audio producer Joe Koning navigates the long journey the Nichols family went through, from finding the recording, to sharing it with the world

With fires raging through the northern hemisphere and record-breaking global temperatures, experts are warning Australia may be in for a dry, hot El Niño summer, with the threat of bushfires returning. Science writer Donna Lu explains to Laura Murphy-Oates what the summer ahead could look like, and how to adapt to a warming world

Last Tuesday, Donald Trump said he had received a letter suggesting he was about to be indicted by special counsel Jack Smith in connection with the criminal investigation into the Capitol riot on 6 January 2021. It would be his third criminal indictment. Jonathan Freedland asks Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, if the pile of indictments could grow too large even for Trump – and his voters. Plus: who is Glenn Youngkin, the governor of Virginia? If Republicans do decide Trump is too badly damaged, might they turn to him?

The world is now hotter than ever before in recorded history. Heatwaves are sweeping across Europe and fires are raging across Canada, leaving parts of the world choking in smoke. In response, James Hansen, the US scientist who first alerted the world to the greenhouse effect, said ‘we’re all damned fools’ for not acting on his warnings sooner. But such warnings continue to fall on deaf ears. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and live news editor Patrick Keneally about the reality gap between the promises and actions on global heating

In the first episode of a special Full Story series – The voice ask me anything – we answer Guardian Australia reader questions about the Indigenous voice to parliament, including: why is the yes campaign so invisible? Why is the over-55s cohort the most likely to vote no? What role, if any, did Indigenous elders and communities play in proposing and designing the voice as a policy? Laura Murphy-Oates is joined by Guardian Australia’s Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam, acclaimed journalist and co-author of The Voice to Parliament handbook Kerry O’Brien, and Queensland Young Australian of the Year Saibai Koedal (crocodile) woman Talei Elu

In 2012 the Australian government attempted to ‘fix’ the country’s education system. The Gonski review laid out a roadmap to reduce the impact of social and economic disadvantage on a child’s education. But more than decade later government policy has had the opposite effect. Guardian Australia reporter Jordyn Beazley outlines how an unfair funding model is entrenching inequality in Australia

Orcas, also known as killer whales, rarely interfere with boats. But since May 2020 there have been hundreds of reports of orcas breaking rudders and even sinking yachts and boats in the strait of Gibraltar, behaviour which seems to be spreading. Michael Safi speaks to journalist and author Phillip Hoare about the theories scientists have for why this might be happening

With multiple parliamentary inquiries and a criminal investigation under way, the fallout over the PwC tax scandal continues. As part of the consulting firm’s attempts to rebuild its reputation, PwC has announced it will cease donations to political parties, but some parliamentarians say this doesn’t go far enough – calling on the government to impose a blanket ban on the big four consultancy firms. Reporter Henry Belot on what the PwC tax scandal reveals about the ‘cosy relationship’ between the government and the big four consulting firms, including millions of dollars worth of political donations

As we get closer to a vote on the Indigenous voice to parliament, the no campaign has gone on the attack. Peter Dutton has accused the Indigenous affairs minister, Linda Burney, of purposefully misleading the public and labelled the yes campaign a concern of inner-city ‘elites’. Burney lashed out at the no campaign for importing Trump-style politics to Australia. And this week, Guardian Australia revealed the no campaign is working with companies including a US-headquartered marketing and fundraising firm that aims to help Christian nonprofit ministries ‘fulfill their mission’. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about if this politics of division will work, and what the yes campaign can do to combat it

The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup kicks off next week with Australia and New Zealand playing host to 32 teams from around the globe. Guardian Australia’s sports editors Mike Hytner and Jo Khan talk about the fans, the friendlies and fair pay

At the heart of the defamation case Ben Roberts-Smith launched against three of Australia’s biggest newspapers were the articles published by Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters. In this episode Ben Doherty speaks to these journalists about what led them to start this investigation, how they overcame their doubts and fears to publish articles that accused Australia’s most decorated living soldier of war crimes, and what the results of the civil case mean for Australia’s military legacy

In recent weeks the US supreme court ended affirmative action, ruled in favour of a web designer who does not want to serve gay clients and blocked Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. Michael Safi speaks with Sam Levine, a voting rights reporter with Guardian US, to learn the stories behind these decisions, and what president Biden can do about them

The royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has handed down its findings, and unnamed individuals will be referred for criminal and civil prosecution. Reporters Chris Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes on what we now know about what went wrong with robodebt – including the human harm it caused – and who was responsible

Australia and one of its closest allies were at loggerheads this week. It all kicked off during the second Test match of the Ashes series, when a controversial piece of play ignited heated debate about the ‘spirit of the game’. As far as the rules go, the Australians did nothing wrong – but according to the English captain and their prime minister, no one would want to win the way the Aussies did. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor David Munk about the game of cricket which sparked diplomatic jostling

Semaglutide, known by its brand name Ozempic, is used to treat diabetes but the drug has had a meteoric rise as a weight-loss cure. Now scientists are looking at yet another unexpected side-effect – could Ozempic help in treating addictions? Science writer Donna Lu tells Gabrielle Jackson about the rapid and controversial rise of Ozempic and what we need to know about its long-term effects

Since a 17-year-old boy was shot during a traffic stop, protests have set France ablaze and exposed deep divisions. A week on from the teenager’s death, Angelique Chrisafis tells Nosheen Iqbal about the deep anger it has unleashed and what could be done to tackle it

A new Australian book is shedding new light on how George Orwell’s wife Eileen O’Shaughnessy helped write some of his most famous works. The author of Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life, Anna Funder, speaks with Jane Lee about what their marriage can teach us about power, wives and the patriarchy

The Albanese government has committed $1.5bn to Darwin harbour’s Middle Arm precinct – a project that has been sold as ‘sustainable’ and a contributor to ‘decarbonisation’. But some environmental and Indigenous groups are concerned that Middle Arm, far from promoting sustainability, is simply a vast fossil fuel project that will lock Australia into gas production for 50 more years and endanger priceless Indigenous rock art.Environment reporter Lisa Cox on what the expansion of the gas industry in the Northern Territory could mean for Australia’s emissions and traditional owners

Almost two years after Gladys Berejiklian took the stand at an Icac hearing, the commission’s 700-page report has finally been handed down. It finds that she engaged in serious corrupt conduct, that she was at times an ‘unsatisfactory witness’ and that she breached the public trust she held as premier. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and investigations editor Anne Davies about the report, criticism of Icac and the public’s right to know

The last refugee has now been evacuated from Nauru. Yet the Australian-run detention centre remains ‘ready to receive and process’ any new unauthorised maritime arrivals at an annual cost of $350m. Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and reporter Eden Gillespie tell Jane Lee about what refugees and asylum seekers detained for more than a decade make of the decision, and what it means for Australia’s deterrence policy

When the Russian mercenary group marched on Moscow, it seemed to take the world – and Vladimir Putin – by surprise. What does it mean for his grip on power – and for his war?

After the loss of five lives and a multinational investigation into the implosion of the Oceangate Titan submarine, questions remain about the safety of commercialising deep sea exploration. Deep0sea engineer and explorer Ron Allum tells Laura Murphy-Oates of the risks and unexpected joys of reaching the Earth’s deepest seabed

Donald Trump remains a strong contender for the Republican nomination in the 2024 US presidential election, despite being indicted on criminal charges. Bruce Wolpe, author of Trump’s Australia, speaks to Jane Lee about how Trump could influence security in the Asia Pacific region if he’s returned to power

The public broadcaster is embarking on a major digital restructure. As young Australians turn off their TVs and radios, the ABC’s audience is rapidly shrinking. Leigh Sales, one of their most high-profile journalists, said ‘it’s change or death’. But change comes at a cost, and is often accompanied by job losses and criticism. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s head of news Mike Ticher and deputy news editor Jo Tovey about whether the ABC can change with the times

After taking the US by storm with her Eras tour, Taylor Swift is set to perform in Australia once again in February – and fans are frantically trying to secure a ticket. Guardian Australia opinion editor Bridie Jabour tells Gabrielle Jackson how Taylor Swift became a pop culture phenomenon and how ‘Swiftonomics’ may impact Australia’s economy

As rents rise across the country, Labor’s signature policy to ease the rental crisis – the $10bn housing Australia future fund – has stalled in the Senate. To pass the bill, the Greens are calling for up to $2.5bn of direct spending on housing and extra funds to incentivise the states to freeze rents. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp looks at the political fight over renters’ rights and whether it could spell the end of the government’s housing bill

Attention has turned once again to women’s safety in Parliament House after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against Victorian senator David Van last week, which he denied. Political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks with Jane Lee about what needs to be done to improve the culture in Canberra

In a cost-of-living crisis, demand for free legal help is soaring. But community legal centres are being forced to cut staff and turn people away, as government funding fails to keep up. Nino Bucci speaks to Jane Lee on the funding crisis in the legal assistance sector.

Gambling ads are everywhere. And as we await the Labor government’s inquiry into gambling advertising, even the prime minister says he finds them annoying, a feeling he shares with opposition leader Peter Dutton, who wants to ban betting ads during sporting broadcasts. Independent MP Zoe Daniel wants regulators to go even further and ban bookmakers from our screens altogether. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about the growing political will to ban gambling advertising

Over the last 30 years many of Australia’s biggest fashion brands have shut their doors under pressure from the global luxury market, fast fashion competitors and rising manufacturing costs. Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman and fashion journalist and author Lucianne Tonti explain to Jane Lee why Australia’s golden era of fashion ended and what the future holds for up-and-coming designers

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for the 12th time in 13 months, with governor Philip Lowe warning that rates will keep rising if necessary, despite ‘significant financial pressure’. This plan has come under fire, with treasurer Jim Chalmers saying the bank’s decision was ‘difficult to understand and difficult to cop’, and Commonwealth Bank economists predicting that Australia could slide into a recession this year. Economics correspondent Peter Hannam explains why interest rates continue to rise and columnist Greg Jericho looks at whether the central bank is killing the economy

At Full Story’s first live conversation, Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton, Gunditjmara man Dr Denis Rose who has a long history in Aboriginal land and cultural heritage management, ACT senator David Pocock, and lifelong climate and environment advocate Felicity Wade. They examine the state of Australia’s environmental crisis and what is required over the next decade to curb its decline

Australia’s big supermarkets have increased profit margins throughout the pandemic, and some critics have accused them of ‘excessive pricing’. In response, Woolworths and Coles argue their promotional items show they are protecting customers from some of the price hikes – but are they actually a good deal?Senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett explores how supermarkets have increased their profit margins, and the calls to reform the sector and increase competition

Australia’s most decorated living soldier has lost his defamation case against the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and the Canberra Times. A federal court judge has found that the newspapers proved in their defence that Ben Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed prisoners while serving in the Australian military in Afghanistan.Ben Doherty examines Justice Anthony Besanko’s full verdict which describes how Australia’s most decorated soldier lied to save his reputation How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

Three years after former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins went public with allegations her colleague had raped her in Parliament House, Australian authorities are still processing whether they were dealt with appropriately. Criminal charges against Bruce Lehrmann have been dropped and he has spoken publicly for the first time. Reporters Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci talk to Jane Lee about what we are still learning about this case

Queensland government officials and whistleblowers have warned that a youth crime crackdown in the state has ‘demonised’ young offenders, with a record number of young people funnelled into youth detention. They have raised concerns about blunt policing tactics and brutal conditions in custody, with children locked in solitary confinement for weeks at a time. Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent Ben Smee speaks to a 14-year-old on the ‘serious repeat offender’ index – a police blacklist disproportionately made up Indigenous young people – about life on the frontline of the state’s youth crime crackdown

Last week an investigation into historical allegations of racism against Indigenous players at the Hawthorn football club ended with no findings and no charges against coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan. Now six complainants in the Hawks racism saga have revealed themselves in an open letter and say they will take their claims to the Human Rights Commission. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to AFL columnist Jonathan Horn and Prof John Evans about how both sides felt let down by the investigation process and what the AFL needs to do next

When a homeless Michael Jackson impersonator died at the hands of a fellow passenger last month, it shocked the world. But what does it reveal about the city?

Australia’s most decorated living soldier has lost his defamation case against the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and the Canberra Times. A federal court judge has found that the newspapers proved in their defence that Ben Roberts-Smith either murdered or was complicit in and responsible for the murder of unarmed civilians while serving in the Australian military in Afghanistan. Ben Doherty reports from court, sifting through the judge’s ruling and what it means for public interest journalism

People in central west New South Wales have mounting fears about their water quality after community members, including children, reported blood tests with high levels of heavy metals. Now the NSW Environment Protection Authority is investigating those concerns and the nearby Newcrest Cadia goldmine. Reporter Fleur Connick tells Jane Lee why some locals living near the mine have stopped drinking their rainwater

This week Mark McGowan resigned after six years as Western Australia’s premier. After closing the state off during the Covid pandemic, McGowan was a divisive figure nationally, but at home he won record high approval ratings which many believe helped pave the way for Anthony Albanese’s victory at the federal election. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Western Australian reporter Narelle Towie on his rise to national prominence and what led to his resignation.

Who will take over Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies, and why does it matter?

For some people, coming off antidepressants is a real battle, and one they feel unprepared for. A growing number of advocates, patients and health experts say Australia needs to change the way we think about withdrawal. Reporter Beth Gibson speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about why some people struggle to get off antidepressants and what’s being done in Australia to help them

The story of how Guardian Australia launched in 2013 is one of strength, determination, a chance encounter, a spying scandal and a lot of coffee. At a time when Julia Gillard was prime minister, newspapers were laying off thousands of staff and Gina Rinehart was vying to take control of Fairfax, the Guardian arrived in a dire period for public interest journalism. But since May 2013 the once-tiny news site has achieved what some thought impossible. In this special edition of Full Story, Bridie Jabour speaks with the key players in Guardian Australia’s launch

This week one of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous journalists, Stan Grant, stood down from his ABC TV Q+A hosting job saying that the national broadcaster’s management failed to support him against ‘relentless’ racial abuse stoked by rightwing media. It has been called a moment of reckoning for the Australian media industry. Freelance journalist Rhianna Patrick and chief executive of Media Diversity Australia Mariam Veiszadeh speak to Jane Lee about how media organisations are failing their staff and what needs to change

An alternative therapy and poison called kambo is linked to the deaths of two Australians. The deaths, subject to coronial inquiries, have raised questions about how kambo is used and why people are seeking it out. Reporter Joe Hinchliffe speaks to Jane Lee about the origin of this alternative therapy and concerns about its use

After falsely claiming the grandson of the land rights activist Vincent Lingiari is voting no to Australia’s Indigenous voice to parliament, the no campaign has been accused of spreading misinformation. Elsewhere, concerns have been raised that some community consultations on the voice lack Aboriginal representation.Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam on the misinformation surrounding the voice, and the Aboriginal people raising the alarm

Consultants at PricewaterhouseCoopers used government secrets to help clients in Australia and the US avoid tax – a scandal that has forced resignations and threatens contracts worth hundreds of millions. The federal government has been warned to reconsider its relationship with the consulting industry, which rakes in billions from the government each year. Reporter Henry Belot on how a series of secretive emails marked “for your eyes only” exposed this scandal, and the government’s overreliance on consulting firms that some call a “shadow public service”

It seems everyone is talking up gas expansion as a solution to ending the climate crisis. Federal resources minister Madeleine King says Australia needs to remain an essential supplier of gas, while opposition leader Peter Dutton is telling the gas industry to fight off Labor’s ‘renewable zealotry’. But in reality gas power is undeniably in decline. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and live news editor Patrick Keneally about why we need to talk about the fossil fuel

A month since conflict began between rival military groups, more than 150,000 people have fled Sudan. Jane Lee speaks with Plan International’s Sara Sinada about the war and how it affects her family there and in Australia

This week marks a year since Anthony Albanese and the Labor party swept into power, promising a new chapter of Australian politics. Guardian Australia political reporter Amy Remeikis joins Laura Murphy-Oates to discuss the defining moments of Labor’s first year in office, and whether it’s living up to a promise to ‘leave no one behind’

Australian airlines could soon be forced to pay cash compensation to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled as part of a broader push to change local aviation laws that some believe are ‘lagging behind the rest of the world’. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to transport and urban affairs reporter Elias Visontay about how airlines are letting down consumers and what the government could do about it

On Tuesday, a jury in New York found that the former US president Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by branding her a liar. On Wednesday, Trump made the same baseless claims about Carroll that led to him losing the case – this time, live on CNN to millions of viewers. This week, Jonathan Freedland talks to Guardian US columnist Margaret Sullivan about the fallout from the E Jean Carroll case. The pair discuss how the media should cover a 2024 presidential candidate who has been impeached twice, indicted by a federal court and who is now legally defined as a sexual predator

The federal budget has predicted a surge in net overseas migration this year, before a return to pre-pandemic forecasts. But the Coalition has accused the Albanese government of allowing the number of immigrants to balloon, which it says will further entrench a nationwide housing crisis.Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about getting the facts straight on immigration

As the online gambling industry grows, at least one Australian football league is taking a greater share of its revenue. Reporter Henry Belot tells Jane Lee why this is a problem for fans, punters and even some players

In its first full-year budget Labor has provided much-needed cost-of-living relief to people doing it tough, including a huge spend on Medicare to help more people see the GP for free. However, as editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor writes, this help is ‘spread widely and a little bit thin’.Guardian Australia reporters break down the budget’s key features, plus chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Lenore Taylor explain whether the relief in this budget is enough for voters to keep the faith

Kathleen Folbigg has spent almost 20 years in a NSW prison since she was found guilty of killing her four children. But was she convicted of crimes she didn’t commit? Donna Lu discusses with Jane Lee how science is shedding new light on the Folbigg case

The federal and New South Wales governments have wielded extraordinary powers to detain or control individuals for potential future crimes. These powers are designed to prevent terrorist attacks, but Guardian Australia has revealed that a terror risk assessment tool used by the government is flawed, and this flaw was kept secret for years. Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci on Australia’s powerful anti-terror laws, and why legal bodies and the national security law watchdog want them to change

Today’s young Australians will be the first generation to have lower living standards than their parents. With a housing system designed to generate wealth for older investors, a student debt avalanche spiralling out of control, and a welfare system pushing down wages, it is clear young Australians are struggling to make ends meet. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy live news editor, Jo Tovey, about the generational divide in the cost-of-living crisis

The Albanese government has announced the biggest smoking reforms in a decade – banning non-prescription vapes and hiking the tax on tobacco. Health minister Mark Butler says these reforms will close ‘the biggest loophole in Australian health care history’ that saw nicotine vapes marketed and sold to children. Medical editor Melissa Davey explains why the government has chosen this approach, and what these reforms means for vape users and sellers

Single parents are waiting for next week’s federal budget to find out whether Labor will reverse welfare cuts the Gillard government made in 2012. This pushed tens of thousands of single parents on to the lower unemployment benefit and into poverty when their oldest child turned eight years old. Inequality reporter Stephanie Convery speaks to Jane Lee about the problem with the single parenting payment

Last week, Prince Harry’s case over alleged phone hacking by the publisher of the Sun and News of the World reached the British high court. Jim Waterson reports

Amid the cost-of-living crisis, a growing chorus of Labor MPs are calling for the government to raise the rate of jobseeker – currently sitting at $50 a day. South-west Sydney MP, Michael Freelander, says people on the payment are ‘struggling to cope with even the most basics of life in a modern society’. Freelander speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the groundswell of support within Labor for raising the rate and why he believes change will occur within the year

After a busy week for the Murdoch family, which saw Fox News settling out of court with voting machine company Dominion and Lachlan Murdoch dropping his defamation case against Crikey, they capped it all of off by firing one of their biggest stars – Tucker Carlson. But does the fallout from these high profile stories tell us anything we didn’t already know? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about Fox News, the Murdochs and the media

On Wednesday it was revealed the Hecs-Help debt of millions of Australians will rise by 7% this year – the highest hike in decades. Data shows more graduates are struggling to pay back their loans amid stagnant wages, with the government crossbench and unions calling for urgent measures to help those trapped in a cycle of debt.Higher education reporter Caitlin Cassidy speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about what’s going wrong in Australia’s student debt system

The defence strategic review has found that the Australian defence force is ‘not fully fit for purpose’ and recommended projecting military power further from its shores. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst talks to Jane Lee about the future of the ADF

Economists and housing experts say local residents who oppose new and affordable housing in their area – sometimes referred to as nimbys, short for ‘not in my backyard’ – are inflating the country’s housing crisis. Transport and urban affairs reporter Elias Visontay looks at how and why nimbys are opposing new developments and the case for changing their mindset

The Reserve Bank of Australia has undergone its first review since the 1990s and is preparing to make sweeping changes to the way it makes decisions. Guardian Australia’s economics correspondent Peter Hannam talks to Jane Lee about how the recommendations will change the way bank sets interest rates

With the budget fast approaching and the cost of living continuing to hit the most vulnerable Australians hardest, the Labor government is at a crossroads. Will it provide immediate and meaningful relief for those most in need, or be cautious in an effort to prevent inflation from spiralling even further out of control? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the cost of living, the budget, and tough choices

Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog Ibac has cleared premier Dan Andrews and his ministers of corrupt conduct but warns of ‘grey corruption’ in his government. Victorian state correspondent Benita Kolovos tells Jane Lee how the Andrews government bypassed competitive tender processes to award a Labor-linked union a $1.2m training contract, and how Ibac’s findings could impact Andrews’ legacy

Earlier this year, hundreds of top secret Pentagon documents were posted on the social media platform Discord. Manisha Ganguly and Julian Borger report

University staff are at breaking point. Teachers have told Guardian Australia that cost-cutting, an increase in casual work contracts and lower academic standards have all contributed to a hollowing out of the university sector – with many students no longer getting what they pay for. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to higher education reporter Caitlin Cassidy about the crisis

Uruguay, Canada and a number of US states have all moved to legalise recreational cannabis. But seven years after medicinal cannabis became legal in Australia, the Greens are still trying to get laws on recreational use relaxed. Political reporter Amy Remeikis tells Jane Lee why the politics and the legal system are at odds with social attitudes on the drug

With senior Liberals Simon Birmingham and Julian Leeser announcing they will not campaign against the Indigenous voice to parliament, the pressure on opposition leader Peter Dutton continues. In light of these fractures, what do these party politics mean for the shape of the no campaign, and how does this impact the way forward for a successful yes vote?Jane Lee talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam about the divisions that could shape the road to the referendum

Since Peter Dutton announced the Liberal party’s opposition to the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament at a press conference last week, cracks have emerged within his party. Now Julian Leeser has resigned as shadow minister for Indigenous Australians because he wants to campaign for the voice against the official party stance. Leeser joins Paul Karp and Josh Butler to discuss his resignation and the future of the Liberal party

Australia is following a number of western countries in banning popular Chinese social media app TikTok on government devices, citing security and privacy risks. Some say the ban should be extended nationally, while others say it should also apply to US apps like Facebook and Twitter. Reporter Josh Taylor tells Jane Lee the TikTok bans mark the start of a new era of online safety on social media

The Coalition’s leader, Peter Dutton, will actively campaign against an Indigenous voice to parliament after announcing that the Liberal frontbench will oppose it. He argues Indigenous Australians would be better served by an alternative proposal involving symbolic constitutional recognition and a legislated model of local and regional voices. Jane Lee talks to Thomas Mayo, a Kaurareg and Kalkalgal Erubamle author and director of Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition, on why he thinks Dutton is wrong about the voice.

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports in the final episode of a four-part series

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports in the third episode of a four-part series

Julia, a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK, tells journalist Annie Kelly about the years she was shipped between brothels. This is part two of a four-part series

The story of a Ukrainian woman who escaped modern slavery in the UK. Annie Kelly reports in the first of a four-part series

With the Easter break coming up, for many of us, this is a four-day work week. But what if every week was like this? With successful trials in Australia and around the world, a shorter work week has been backed by a recent Senate inquiry with support from members of Labor, the Coalition and the Greens. Greens senator Barbara Pocock and Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp speak to Laura Murphy-Oates about the case for the four-day work week

Episode one of the new Guardian podcast series Cotton Capital explores the revelations that the Guardian’s founding editor, John Edward Taylor, and at least nine of his 11 backers, had links to slavery, principally through the textile industry

The government’s social housing bill has stalled in the Senate due to a deadlock with the Greens and other crossbenchers. The Greens want more funding for housing and a series of extra measures to ease pressure on renters across the country. Political reporter Amy Remeikis breaks down the opposition to this bill and whether the tough negotiations ahead could result in a more ambitious housing plan

The international banking crisis has sparked fears that nervous investor sentiment could impact local banks too. But senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett tells Jane Lee why Australians should be more worried about a rush of mortgage failures than a run on the banks

With the results of the NSW state election rolling in, the Labor party now holds power federally and in every mainland state or territory government in Australia. With an unpopular leadership and a philosophy increasingly out of step with the electorate, what is next for the Coalition? Move to the centre in an attempt to win seats back from the independents? Or listen to the fringes of their party, who are pushing them further to the right?Gabrielle Jackson talks to to head of news Mike Ticher and associate news editor Jo Tovey about the future of the Liberal party

Just days after a group performed the Nazi salute on the steps of Victoria’s state parliament at an anti-trans rights rally, a mob in Sydney attacked an LGBTQ+ protest group. Australia’s LGBTQ+ advocates say attacks on the country’s queer community are increasing – and claim that the protections offered by Australian law are lacking. Laura Murphy-Oates talks to non-binary performance artist and activist Kitty Obsidian and Guardian Australia journalist Cait Kelly about whether the country’s laws are failing to protect the queer community

On Saturday, residents in the Melbourne electorate of Aston will vote to decide which candidate should replace the former Liberal cabinet minister Alan Tudge, who held the seat for 13 years. The byelection has been cast as Peter Dutton’s first major test as federal opposition leader in a state where the Liberal party recently lost its third election in a row. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp joins Jane Lee to discuss the battle for Aston, what it means for Peter Dutton and how people in the area are thinking about their vote.

We now know both the proposed question and changes to the constitution we would see if Australians vote yes to legislating the Indigenous voice to parliament. Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam talks to Jane Lee about what this wording means practically and how it has been received

The health minister has accused the vaping industry of making a ‘new generation of nicotine addicts’ amid rising reports of vaping addiction in teenagers and nicotine poisoning in toddlers. This comes as a vaping reform inquiry reveals an ‘overwhelming’ number of health experts and authorities support tighter border controls around nicotine vaping products. Medical editor Melissa Davey explores what Australia’s vaping crackdown – expected within the year – could look like, and the impact of vaping on kids

Chris Minns is now the premier of New South Wales. After 12 years in opposition, Labor will form a majority government. With an inexperienced frontbench, it faces a set of immediate challenges, while also having to tackle some of its key election promises – such as bringing in thousands of new nurses, teachers and paramedics amid a nationwide shortage. NSW state correspondent Michael McGowan explains how the night unfolded and what the state can expect under a Minns government

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has once again delivered the world a dire warning. This latest plea has cast fresh light on a long and fraught domestic debate. Is Labor’s key climate policy good enough to significantly curb emissions and will the Greens agree to a deal without a guaranteed ban on any new coal and gas projects? Gabrielle Jackson talks to the climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about whether Labor’s key climate policy will address the urgent call to action from the IPCC

Last Sunday a group of men dressed in black performed the Nazi salute on the steps of the Victorian parliament, amid a clash between protesters for and against transgender rights. Jane Lee speaks to Victorian state correspondent Benita Kolovos about what happened and Lydia Khalil, a senior research fellow at Deakin University and project director at the Lowy Institute, about the rise of far-right extremism in Victoria and why they’re targeting LGBTQ+ communities in Australia

Some Australian Catholic orders and dioceses are trying to stop survivors’ compensation claims for clergy abuse from going ahead in cases where the alleged perpetrator has died, arguing this prevents the church from receiving a fair trial. It’s a move designed to pressure survivors into accepting smaller amounts, their lawyers say, and is at the heart of an upcoming high court battle.Guardian Australia reporter Christopher Knaus speaks to Jane Lee about why the church appears to be returning to the aggressive approach it once took to save money and silence survivors

Thanks to artificial intelligence, faking someone’s voice is easier than ever – all you need is a few minutes of audio. An investigation by Guardian Australia has found that this technology is able to fool a voice identification system that’s used by the Australian government to secure the private information of millions of people. Data and interactives editor Nick Evershed explains how he discovered this security flaw and AI expert Toby Walsh explores how this technology could potentially make it easier than ever to steal someone’s identity or commit scams

A tweet by Gary Lineker led to his suspension by the BBC and set off a weekend of chaos in its schedules. Now with a truce agreed, Archie Bland reports on whether it can hold

After the landmark Aukus announcement, the former prime minister Paul Keating launched a blistering attack on the government – calling the trilateral agreement the ‘worst deal in history’. The response from China was even more pointed, accusing Australia of a cold war mentality and participating in an arms race. But despite all the sound and fury, are we any closer to understanding the geopolitical risks of this momentous commitment? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the need for scrutiny of the Aukus agreement

Hearings into the royal commission into robodebt have just wrapped up. Over many months, the commission heard from public servants, politicians and people affected by the scheme and a picture began to form of how the program continued for so long when so many concerns were raised. Social affairs and inequality editor Luke Henriques-Gomes speaks to Jane Lee about the key moments in the royal commission and why robodebt was allowed to go on for so long, despite repeated warnings of legal and ethical concerns

On Tuesday new details of the Aukus agreement – described as the most significant multilateral defence partnership in generations – were unveiled. Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is meant to increase security and stability in the Indo-Pacific but the cost will be eye-watering and the project has drawn criticism from world leaders and former prime ministers. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent, Daniel Hurst, about the risks and rewards of the Aukus agreement

Escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories is happening amid unprecedented anti-government protests. It’s no coincidence, reports Bethan McKernan

The rich farmlands of NSW’s Liverpool Plains have long been coveted by fossil fuel companies – BHP and Chinese state-owned Shenhua have both tried and walked away. Now locals are preparing to fight Australian gas giant Santos, which holds the licences for what lies beneath. The rural and regional editor, Gabrielle Chan, tells Jane Lee about the new generation of farmers taking on Santos, alongside traditional owners and teal independent MPs

This week the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, promised to ‘stop the boats’ and announced a new hardline stance on immigration. This familiar language shapes familiar policy. The inability to seek asylum, forcible boat turnbacks, offshore and indefinite detention led to an immeasurable human toll in Australia. But two decades later, after implementing a similar ‘solution’, the cruelty of the system remains. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about the enduring inhumanity of Australia’s immigration regime and whether the UK will learn from our mistakes

Negotiations over Labor’s major climate policy are in deadlock. With the government’s tight deadline to pass its bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions looming, what’s holding up this deal? And what’s at stake if the parties fail to reach a compromise?Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor Adam Morton joins Jane Lee to discuss the details of Labor’s safeguard mechanism and who will be crucial to its success

Teal MP Monique Ryan is being taken to court by her former staffer Sally Rugg – a high-profile LGBTQ+ rights campaigner – over an alleged workplace law breach. Rugg’s lawyers say this case could change working conditions for all commonwealth employees and a larger pool of workers who claim they are being exploited.Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to political reporter Paul Karp about how this case ended up in court, what it could mean for workers across Australia and how it could change who gets to work in federal politics

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has admitted under oath that several Fox News hosts endorsed false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump and he did nothing to stop it. This testimony - revealed in a landmark defamation case in the United States - could affect another defamation suit brought by Lachlan Murdoch against independent news outlet Crikey. Laura Murphy-Oates talks to Guardian Australia’s media correspondent Amanda Meade and defamation law expert Dr Michael Douglas about the two lawsuits, what they could mean for the future of Fox news and press freedom in Australia

When a train derailed in a small town in Ohio last month, it shed its toxic load, spewed smoke and set off a political firestorm that is still raging

As the Labor government continues to push for tax reform, it seems that every time Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese face the media they’re accused of breaking an election promise. While it’s important to hold politicians accountable, is the constant shouting about broken promises drowning out a nuanced discussion about a fair and equitable tax system? And should a past promise prevent good policy? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about broken promises and political point scoring

Some of Australia’s biggest companies like Qantas, Woolworths and Woodside are making huge windfalls during the cost of living crisis. Senior business reporter Jonathan Barrett tells Jane Lee these record profits are also contributing to high inflation.

A referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament is now expected in the final months of this year. The yes and no campaigns are beginning to heat up - with donations rolling in, powerful groups and individuals vowing support, and events being held around the country. Our Indigenous affairs editor, Lorena Allam, looks at the major players behind the yes and no campaigns, their plans to sway your vote and the rules that will govern this process

Jack Nunn found out by chance that he and his mother were some of the many descendants of a prolific sperm donor at a time when regulations had not been established to try to prevent this practice. Today, that wouldn’t happen but senior reporter Tory Shepherd speaks to Jane Lee about why people are choosing not to use the IVF system

Daniel Boffey reports on the life and death of Staff Sergeant Denys Tkach, the first soldier to have been killed by Russian forces on the day of the invasion

This week Labor opened the door to reforming superannuation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has questioned whether tax breaks on wealthy people’s super are sustainable, given they will cost the budget more than the age pension by 2050. Jane Lee talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about what your superannuation is really for: personal gain or national good

The state government announced this week it would override its own Human Rights Act and implement laws that make breaches of bail a criminal offence for children. With youth prisons full, there are fears the new laws will lead to an ‘explosion’ of children in adult watch houses. So why did the Palaszczuk government make this decision after months of arguing it would be ineffective?

Queensland police say Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train believed in premillennialism and that their attack on police officers in December was a religiously motivated terrorist attack. Jane Lee speaks with Deakin University’s Josh Roose about why people are being drawn to these extremist beliefs and how the threat of terrorism in Australia is changing

An impending class action will allege that the national disability insurance scheme is discriminatory – unlawfully excluding people who are over 65. The lawyers behind the case say this could cost the federal government more than the robodebt settlement and permanently change the way the NDIS operates. In this episode the proposed lead plaintiff Helen Bonynge describes how being lock out of the NDIS has changed her life, and reporter Paul Karp breaks down the legal arguments behind this class action, and how it could transform the NDIS

The New South Wales election is just over a month away, and after 12 years of Liberal/National governments, voters will soon decide whether to grant the Coalition a fourth term in office, or try a new Labor government. After a string of electoral defeats for rightwing parties nationwide - can premier Dominic Perrottet hold on in NSW? Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to NSW state correspondent Michael McGowan about the track records of Perrottet and opposition leader, Chris Minns, and their strategies to win this election.

The torrent of bad news – on the economy, the climate and the war in Europe – can be exhausting. Despite the news reflecting a grim picture of our society, some of Australia’s best writers, including Helen Garner and Tony Birch, have found happiness amid the chaos. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and assistant editor for features, culture and lifestyle, Celina Ribeiro, about how we can find joy without turning away from the world’s most pressing issues

A Senate inquiry is examining the link between repeated concussions and other head injuries from contact sports including AFL, rugby league and rugby union and a neurodegenerative disease called CTE. Inequality reporter Stephanie Convery speaks with Jane Lee about the life of former semiprofessional rugby player Terry Strong, who suffered from severe CTE in his later years and died in 2021

After her shock resignation from the party, the newly independent senator Lidia Thorpe sits down with Guardian Australia to discuss her views on the voice to parliament and her plan to represent the Blak sovereignty movement on the crossbench. Political reporter Paul Karp also discusses what this moment means for the voice and for the Greens

After months of debate and diplomacy, western tanks are finally heading to Ukraine for what promises to be a spring escalation in the fighting. But will they define the outcome? Dan Sabbagh and Daniel Boffey report

Homeowners and buyers are struggling with the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates a ninth consecutive time in a bid to cut inflation. Guardian Australia’s economics correspondent Peter Hannam speaks to Jane Lee about five things that will decide how quickly the central bank can stop raising rates and steer the economy to recovery

For the first time in the history of the federal parliament, members from both parties endorsed a code of conduct for politicians and their staff. There is hope these new standards represent progress and will make Parliament House a safer place to work. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about changing the culture of parliament

A 7.8-magnitude quake has struck Turkey and Syria, killing at least 2,600 people and razing entire neighbourhoods. Experts say it could not have happened at a worse time

Australia is walking a fine line between the US, which it relies on for security, and its important trade partner China as fears grow of a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Defence and foreign affairs correspondent Daniel Hurst recently interviewed defence minister Richard Marles on Australia’s position in the global contest for power

The Albanese government promised to deliver the biggest overhaul to Medicare in 40 years, acknowledging that the system is broken, with GP clinics and hospital emergency departments overwhelmed. But the health sector is disappointed by the lack of detail and funding in Labor’s long-awaited Strengthening Medicare taskforce report. Jane Lee speaks to health policy analyst Jennifer Doggett about the risks and rewards of establishing a truly universal health care system

More than $1m is lost every day in Australia to scams, and experts say financial scams are becoming more sophisticated, and easier to perpetrate. With little chance of getting money back, victims say that too much of the onus is on ordinary people to protect themselves. In this episode, one woman describes how she lost $25,000 in a scam, and reporter Cait Kelly explores whether Australia is prepared to combat the rise in sophisticated scams

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, speaks to the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, about his time in office so far, the voice to parliament and dealing with challenges from instability in Europe. He also reflects on whether he would have pursued the controversial Aukus security agreement differently to his predecessor, Scott Morrison

We live in a time of increasing polarisation and tribalism. But we are also confronting a series of extraordinary crises which require public debate of complex issues that have no single solution. There’s no doubt the media has played a role in increasing polarisation, but does it have the tools to mediate a more nuanced conversation? In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about the need for nuance

The central Australian town of Alice Springs is experiencing a spike in social unrest and violence, prompting a rapid visit by the prime minister and temporary restrictions on alcohol. Some are calling for permanent alcohol bans, but local Aboriginal organisations say this won’t fix the core issues: long-term neglect of housing, health and welfare. Sarah Collard reports from Alice Springs and Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam explores why 20 years of government interventions failed to prevent this crisis

The end of the line for Matteo Messina Denaro came in mundane fashion. On a Monday morning the mafia boss was waiting in a queue for a Covid vaccine in Palermo when police closed in. A colonel from the carabinieri, Italy’s militarised police, asked him: “Are you Matteo Messina Denaro?” “You know who I am,” came the reply. The Guardian’s Lorenzo Tondo and Clare Longrigg tell Michael Safi that the capture of such a high-ranking mafia boss is significant but does not kill off the organisation, which has evolved into a different proposition for authorities than it once was. Police hope it will allow them to solve murders stretching back decades. The last confirmed sighting of Denaro before his arrest was in Tuscany in 1993, around the time explosives in a parked Fiat were detonated outside the Uffizi gallery, killing three people, injuring more than 40 and damaging priceless works of art

The Albanese government has announced it will set up a National Women’s Health Advisory Council to tackle medical misogyny, with members being announced on Tuesday and the first meeting set for 20 February. But what is medical misogyny and what can a national council really do to address it? Jane Lee speaks to the assistant minister for health, Ged Kearney, and the Guardian’s associate news editor, Gabrielle Jackson, about why such a council is needed. Plus: we hear from three women who have experienced sexist treatment while seeking medical care

As the Albanese government promises to create more permanent pathways for migrants, Jane Lee speaks with immigration historian Dr Rachel Stevens about how different policies and world events have shaped Australia’s immigrant intake over decades. We also hear from Liliana Sanchez and Marina Khan about their experiences migrating to Australia

After three years of rain and floods, Australia’s weather could soon flip into a hotter, drier phase – El Niño. At home, this could mean higher risk of bushfires and severe coral bleaching, and globally, it could mean exceeding 1.5C warming for the first time. Environment reporter Graham Readfearn explains why to Laura Murphy-Oates

On 26 January 85 years ago, a group of Aboriginal men and women gathered at Australia Hall in Sydney to hold the first Day of Mourning, calling on the government to grant Aboriginal people full rights of citizenship. Playwright and Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the ‘neglected’ history of protest on this day that’s as old as Australia Day itself, and why we need to move beyond celebrating the ‘British colonial project’

It was 6.34pm on 12 December when Madelyn Train had the last contact she would ever have with the three people she considered her parents. Gareth Train texted her from his rural Queensland property saying people had been sent ‘to kill us’. By this stage, Nathaniel, Stacey and Gareth Train had shot dead constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, and their neighbour, Alan Dare. By later that evening, the trio would also be dead. Today, Madelyn Train speaks to the Guardian’s Nino Bucci about the ‘evil’ actions of her parents and their spiral into the world of online rabbit holes and conspiracy theories

The discovery of batches of classified documents on Joe Biden’s property presents a headache for the president – but his case is quite different from that of Donald Trump, reports David Smith in Washington

Over the past five years the New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, garnered admirers around the world with her signature mixture of empathy and strength – qualities that helped steer her country through natural disasters, a pandemic and the Christchurch mosque shooting. However, to Ardern’s critics, her soaring rhetoric was not always backed by desired legislative reforms.The Guardians’s Aotearoa New Zealand correspondent Tess McClure speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about Ardern’s shock resignation and the legacy she leaves behind

The opposition leader Peter Dutton has amped up his criticism of the voice to parliament this year, reiterating questions about specific details of the body. Last week he challenged the government to either legislate the voice or release a draft bill before the referendum. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Prof Megan Davis, a Cobble Cobble woman and expert adviser to the government on the referendum process, about Dutton’s ‘inexplicable’ demand for details and the road to the referendum

In 1993, Terry Irving was wrongfully arrested for robbing a Queensland bank, and ended up spending 1,671 days in jail. Irving was released by the high court after the state conceded he had not received a fair trial. But exoneration is just the start of his story, as he embarked on a 25-year legal battle against the state for compensation. Queensland state correspondent Ben Smee speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about Irving’s case and why it’s so hard to pursue justice for a wrongful conviction in Australia

The kickboxer turned social media star – who calls himself a misogynist and has millions of followers – has been arrested on charges that include human trafficking. What happened?

The uncanny ability of the new online chatbot ChatGPT, which converses with humans using the latest in artificial intelligence, has provoked wonder and alarm worldwide. Universities are scrambling to combat AI-assisted cheating and some outlets, like the Australian satirical site the Chaser, will paywall their content to prevent it being used as AI training material. AI expert Prof Toby Walsh speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about how artificial intelligence is changing the future of learning, art and work

George Pell, who died last week in Rome aged 81, was a towering figure in the Catholic church and Australian political life. But for many ordinary Australians, he epitomised the church’s inability to effectively and compassionately deal with victims and survivors of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. In this episode of Full Story, Jane Lee talks to David Marr about how Pell gained and wielded power and influence over his lifetime and how he should be remembered

Rafqa Touma loves books and loves bookstores. One day, as she was blissfully reading, two curious questions popped into her head. Where is Australia’s most beautiful bookstore? And how would you go about deciding what makes a beautiful bookstore? In this absolutely non-scientific, completely subjective journey, Rafqa travels to what she thinks is Australia’s most beautiful bookstore.

Love it or hate it, a day at the beach is a quintessential Australian summer experience. Here are five stories about how life happens when surrounded by sand and sea, including how to have sex on the beach (don’t), how to take your kids there (impossible) and what to do when caught skinny dipping (run). Told with more light and shade than a cloudy day by the water

Josh Nicholas always thought artists were child prodigies who were born to be great. But when he started teaching himself how to draw, he learned why this wasn’t true and some lessons about himself along the way. Jane Lee talks to Nicholas about art, creativity and what it takes to pick up a new skill as an adult

Rejected for a Canadian visa six times thanks to her ‘unique’ Pakistani passport, debut artist Almitra Mavalvala moved to Australia and channelled her rage into Blacklisted, a one-woman, genre-bending show. In an episode that blends the stage and storytelling, audio producer Karishma Luthria and Almitra discuss navigating new identities and the importance of theatre in creating community

Hazara refugee and photographer Muzafar Ali fled Afghanistan in 2012 and arrived in Adelaide via Indonesia. In his quest to find belonging in a new country, Muzafar goes back in time to the Afghan cameleers, who migrated to Australia 160 years ago and whose camel trains became the foundation of the rural economy. Joey Watson follows Muzafar’s journey to discover the past and present of the cameleers and Australia’s colonial history

What does a white woman writing in the 18th century have in common with South Asian women in the 21st century? Allison Chan speaks to Sarah Malik and Sharmini Kumar – both women of colour – about their identification and affinity with Jane Austen, and the complex relationship with the western literary ‘canon’ and colonisation

Four thousand kilometres. Thirteen days. This is the record Kristina Rivers is attempting to break to be the fastest woman to cycle from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Manly Beach in Sydney. Why does someone set such an ambitious goal? And what does it take to achieve it? Ellen Leabeater follows Kristina’s journey

Housing hundreds of working and often rare synthesisers, the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio allows anyone to come in and play on machines such as the CS-80, that was used by composer Vangelis for the Blade Runner soundtrack, or the Fairlight CMI – used by Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel – or the ARP 2600, which provided the voice of R2-D2 in Star Wars. It’s a space dedicated to inclusion and access, specifically for those underrepresented in electronic music. Camilla Hannan follows three people with a passion for synths to create a sonic portrait of the studio

How do you tell your brown parents you’re pursuing a career in comedy? In a frank and hilarious interview, comedian Jeremy Franco is interviewed by Guardian Australia audio producer Karishma Luthria about the challenges facing south Asian content creators – from confronting stereotypes to accurately reflecting lived experience

It’s human against cockatoo in what experts have called an ‘interspecies innovation arms race’. Residents in some Sydney suburbs have been locked in battle for decades trying to secure their trash from increasingly canny bin-raiding cockies. Laura Murphy-Oates captures the frustration of the residents of Stanwell Park, and celebrates the learning and adaptability behaviours of the cheeky cockatoo

In 1934, Pitjantjatjara man Yukun was killed in a police shooting at Uluru. For decades, his remains were kept in a museum. After a journey of discovery involving a long-lost diary and a forensic search of hundreds of Aboriginal remains, Yukun has finally been laid to rest by his descendants – nearly 90 years after his death.In this episode from October, Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam finds out what really happened to Yukun, and travels to Uluru to witnesses his return home

For years, politicians and scientists have been talking about the prospect of climate migration, but in Fiji – where this process has already begun – a national blueprint has been developed to relocate at-risk villages, and the rest of the world is watching. In this episode from November, Pacific editor Kate Lyons goes to Fiji to see what this plan looks like in action and the true cost of leaving your home behind

So-called ‘beauty filters’ have become commonplace for selfies on social media, offering users an instantly made-up, blemish-free version of themselves to share with the world online. Some believe these filters reinforce unrealistic, western beauty standards, with some content creators resorting to drastic measures in order to fit the mould. In this episode from June, Full Story producer Karishma Luthria speaks to content creators and social media reporter Matilda Boseley about the harms social media beauty filters cause and what can be done to reduce their impact

In February, debate over the Morrison government’s religious discrimination bill – and the right for religious schools to expel transgender kids – reached fever pitch, dividing religious communities and the Liberal party. In the wake of this moment, Laura Murphy-Oates spoke to Rev Josephine Inkpin, Australia’s first transgender minister appointed in a mainstream church. Inkpin reflected on her life, the political fight over transgender rights and the place of queer people in the church

In this episode from June, we revisit the moment the Nadesalingam family returned to their home town of Biloela in central Queensland, after more than four years in immigration detention. During that time the Tamil family became the face of Australia’s strict asylum seeker policies.Queensland reporter Eden Gillespie documents the family’s return home, and Priya Nadesalingam discusses life after detention

The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, talks about how the newspaper covered a year that witnessed war in Europe, three UK prime ministers, the death of the Queen and a winter of industrial strife

This year Australia has seen a change of government, the introduction of a large progressive crossbench and a slew of concerns, from the rising cost of living to modern threats against national security. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, talks to Jane Lee about the Albanese government’s achievements and biggest challenges going into the new year

2022 was a thrilling year in sport with the games and the crowds returning in force and Australian athletes such as Ash Barty, Stephanie Gilmore, Garang Kuol and others making international headlines. Guardian Australia’s sport editor, Mike Hytner, joins Laura Murphy-Oates to discuss the future of football in Australia after the Fifa World Cup, the athletes walking away at their peak and the sporting moments that took our breath away in 2022

In 2022, nightlife, theatre and music festivals came back across Australia, but wild weather and Covid-19 made for a bumpy landing. The year also delivered a dazzling array of film, prestige TV (including an Australian-made international hit) and a series of awards show fiascos. Guardian Australia’s culture editor Steph Harmon and culture editorial assistant Michael Sun dive into the year in culture and the arts, and discuss the most exciting things coming up in 2023

Labor has had a number of environmental priorities, from trying to slow the rapid decline of Australia’s natural environment to seeking greater influence at international climate talks. Guardian Australia climate and environment editor Adam Morton talks to Jane Lee about how the new government has started to change Australia’s approach to the climate emergency and the challenges ahead in 2023

The election of a new government in May brought a renewed sense that politics could be done differently. But for many, the challenges of the past few years continue. Flooding has left communities across the country struggling to rebuild, while the Covid pandemic is still threatening society’s most vulnerable. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the stories that defined the year

Threat of nuclear war and a global pandemic have spurred a boom in individuals purchasing survival bunkers, says author Bradley Garrett How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

As Australians head into their first Christmas break without mandatory isolation requirements for those who test positive to Covid-19 the Doherty Institute’s director Prof Sharon Lewin answers your questions about how you and your family can best avoid coronavirus during the festive season

Itamar Ben-Gvir has spent a lifetime on the fringes of Israeli politics. He was once considered so extreme that he wasn’t allowed to serve in the Israeli army. Now he is the country’s security minister. Bethan McKernan reports

Saturday marked 30 years since Paul Keating addressed a crowd in Redfern, and delivered what is often referred to as the greatest oratory in Australian political history. ‘The Redfern address’ was the first time a prime minister spoke about the dispossession and violence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples had survived. Those who were there, including Stan Grant, Sol Bellear and Guardian Australia’s Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam remember the impact of the speech and discuss its legacy on politics today

The scheme that has been described as a shameful chapter in Australian history was supposed to balance the budget and save the government $1.5bn. But after robodebt was found to be unlawful, the government was forced to pay out $1.8bn in settlements to victims. How did it come to this? In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the failure of public servants, of politicians, and the unimaginable human cost brought to light during the royal commission into the robodebt scheme

Climate protester Violet Coco’s 15-month jail term for demonstrating on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has raised alarm amongst environmentalists, human rights organisations and a UN special rapporteur. She is the first person to be sentenced to prison under NSW anti-protest laws introduced in April. Environment editor Adam Morton explains to Jane Lee how this decision, and a number of other anti-protest laws across Australia, will affect the future of climate protest

In more than 80 countries, people living with HIV still face criminalisation. We hear from two people who faced criminal charges in the US

Around 30,000 Australian investors were caught up in the collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX last month, after it which filed for bankruptcy in the US. Now attention has turned to FTX’s operations in Australia and how it came to obtain a financial services licence, which some experts say may have given investors the ‘wrong impression’. Reporter Josh Taylor speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about how this collapsed cryptocurrency platform came to operate in Australia

China has been rocked by an outpouring of communal anger at the government’s restrictive zero-Covid lockdown policies. Could the protests develop into something more substantial? Tania Branigan reports

This week the National party said they will not support the proposal for an Indigenous voice to parliament, derailing hopes for bipartisan support for a referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson speaks to Lenore Taylor, Lorena Allam and Mike Ticher about whether the politics is getting in the way of a genuine debate

The Labor party went to the 2022 election promising Australians a new kind of politics. Six months on, is the party living up to this promise? And how is Anthony Albanese – once known as a fierce partisan fighter – reckoning with his role as the leader of a progressive parliament stacked with teal independents and the Greens?Political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the transformation of Albanese, and his plan to navigate this new political landscape to create a long-term Labor government

While touring flood-ravaged areas of NSW, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, faced questions about the exorbitant cost of flood insurance, which has proved prohibitive for many residents in high-risk areas. Experts say rising costs associated with climate crisis hazards are making more and more homes uninsurable nation-wide. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to reporter Christopher Knaus and insurance analyst Karl Mallon about how to fix Australia’s insurance problem

The supreme court has ruled that the Scottish parliament cannot hold a second referendum without Westminster’s approval. Where does that leave the independence movement?

Developing countries had a win at this year’s international climate summit Cop27, with developed countries agreeing to chip in to a fund to cover loss and damage from climate disasters. Jane Lee speaks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton and Vanuatu’s climate change minister Ralph Regenvanu about what this means for countries vulnerable to climate disasters and the path ahead for international climate talks

Daniel Andrews has been returned for a historic third term as Victorian premier despite a swing against Labor in the state’s election. Jane Lee speaks with Victorian state correspondent Benita Kolovos about what the results tell us about how the state’s record Covid lockdowns were received and how they compared with federal election voter trends.

For years the majority of Australians have been shut out of the electric vehicle market. But after Labor passed a bill that will phase out public support for petrol-based hybrids, electric cars are finally poised to become cheaper and more accessible. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the new electric car discount, and the road to zero emissions vehicles.

The 2022 Fifa World Cup is well underway in Qatar, with an admirable performance from the Socceroos in their debut match against France, the defending champions. The cup is one of the most watched sporting events in the world but the treatment of LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers in Qatar has provoked international backlash – with players and fans speaking out, and cities such as Paris refusing to publicly air the games.Guardian Australia’s deputy sports editor, Emma Kemp, reports from Doha about human rights in Qatar, the chaos on the ground so far and the road ahead for the Socceroos

Donald Trump has announced his third run for president, and not all Republicans are happy about it. Not only have there been a string of midterm losses by candidates he handpicked and supported, but in the background authorities are investigating Trump’s personal, political and financial conduct. Jonathan Freedland speaks to political columnist Jonathan Martin of Politico and unpacks how the Republican party can finally break away from Trump’s legacy

Buy now, pay later services like Afterpay and Zip offer an easy alternative avenue of credit, attracting millions of users in Australia. A treasury paper released this week warns that these platforms are landing vulnerable people in a spiral of debt and the Albanese government is considering new laws to protect consumers Reporter Jordyn Beazley speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the true cost of buy now, pay later

New Zealand’s dappled forests, rolling hills and towering ice cliffs have formed the visual signature for the Lord of the Rings franchise, including Amazon’s latest instalment, The Rings of Power. But with some of these towering trees carved out of polystyrene, workers involved in The Rings of Power and other international studio productions in New Zealand say they have serious concerns about the enormous environmental impact – including emissions and waste – of the film industry, partly underwritten by New Zealand’s government. NZ correspondent Tess McClure speaks to Jane Lee about some of these concerns and how the standards of its film industry compares with those in other countries

As inflation soars and wages plummet, Australians’ living standards are falling. Meanwhile, corporations – including leading energy providers and resource companies – are raking in record profits, while the lowest income earners are being hit the hardest. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to head of news Mike Ticher and live news editor Patrick Keneally about whether the cost-of-living crisis is really a wages crisis

Audio recordings leaked to Guardian Australia by a whistleblower reveal several officers and sworn police using racist and offensive language while working in a Brisbane watch house. The audio, condemned by Queensland police and the state government, follows evidence at the state inquiry into police responses to domestic and family violence, which included dozens of examples of racist, misogynistic and sexist behaviour. Queensland state correspondent Ben Smee speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about what these tapes reveal about the culture of the Queensland police force

The Robodebt royal commission is investigating the failed debt recovery scheme that targeted over 400,000 people on government payments. So far, there’s been bombshell revelations that legal doubts over the scheme were ignored or “watered down” by people high up within the federal government. Welfare and inequality editor Luke Henriques-Gomes speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about how the Robodebt saga unfolded, and whether there was a conspiracy or a stuff up at the heart of the scheme

There have been arrests, violence and a rising death toll during more than seven weeks of protests in Iran. Demonstrators across the country – many of whom are students or even schoolchildren – are refusing to back down. What do they want and why are they willing to risk everything to get it?

After hackers infiltrated Medibank’s systems last week, sensitive health data from their customers, including information about abortions and reproductive healthcare, was posted on the dark web. The Australian federal police say they have identified the hackers, who they believe are primarily based in Russia, and will work with Interpol to try to bring them to justice.On this episode of Full Story, Josh Taylor tells Laura Murphy-Oates how the hack was pulled off, and what Medibank and Australian authorities are doing about the attack

With the Victoria election around the corner, the incumbent premier Daniel Andrews has been under the media spotlight. But a series of stories from the Herald Sun may have pushed Australian journalism into uncharted territory. Days of headlines and front page column inches have been dedicated to stories playing into baseless conspiracy theories. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about whether these stories have news value, or whether they are meant to muddy the waters ahead of a crucial election

As nations gather at Cop27 to discuss the climate crisis, in the Pacific island nation of Fiji dozens of villages could soon be underwater. For years, politicians and scientists have been talking about the prospect of climate migration, but in Fiji – where this process has already begun – a national blueprint has been developed to relocate at-risk villages, and the rest of the world is watching. Pacific editor Kate Lyons goes to Fiji to see what this plan looks like in action and the true cost of leaving your home behind

World leaders, negotiators and industry representatives have arrived in Sharm el-Sheik in Egypt for Cop27, the UN’s climate change conference. A UN report set the stage for talks, stating that there is ‘no credible pathway to 1.5C in place’ and that progress on limiting global temperature rises has been ‘woefully inadequate’. So will governments take the opportunity to press ahead with their promises or could the conference live up to accusations of greenwashing? Madeleine Finlay hears from Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, about what’s happened since Cop26, our current path to catastrophic heating and what’s likely to be on the agenda over the next two weeks

The body mass index, or BMI, is enthusiastically adopted in doctors’ rooms as a way to assess health, but its accuracy can be skewed by race, genetics and certain medical conditions. Some Australian experts say we need new tools to assess health – ones that don’t rely so much on weight.Science writer Donna Lu explores the complicated history of the BMI and the ‘panic about body weight’ in public health messaging

Elon Musk marched into Twitter as its new owner last week and immediately started making changes. Alex Hern reports on what lies ahead for the social media company

The cost of living crisis shows no signs of slowing down. Interest rates have risen for a record seventh time in as many months. Inflation has hit its highest point since 1990. Real wages are falling, and Australians are struggling to make ends meet. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the political risks of this economic anxiety, and if the government is doing enough to offer relief

Vigils have been held nationwide in memory of 15-year-old Noongar and Yamatji boy Cassius Turvey, who died after he was allegedly attacked while walking home from school with friends in Perth. A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder. Indigenous affairs reporter Sarah Collard speaks to Cassius’s mother Mechelle Turvey about the powerful impact her son made on those around him – and the family’s pursuit of justice

As Labor solidifies plans to phase out coal and gas, and move Australia towards renewable energy, Peter Dutton and the Coalition are mounting a case for nuclear power – a proposal they didn’t make while in power, and based on expensive and unproven technology. In this episode of Full Story, Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about Dutton’s nuclear energy plan and why it looks like an an excuse for delay on renewables

On 26 November the people of Victoria are heading to the polls and Daniel Andrews will seek four more years as premier. If successful, he will lead the state for at least 12 years – cementing his place as one of the country’s most significant politicians. Journalist Margaret Simons speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the rise of Andrews and why, despite lockdowns, scandals and a reputation as Australia’s most divisive premier, he appears set to win another term

Why are far-right parties becoming more influential in European politics? Jon Henley reports on the rise of the Brothers of Italy and the Sweden Democrats

Netball Australia has been in the news after players expressed concern over wearing the logo of mining company Hancock Prospecting on their uniform. But netball isn’t the only sport to make headlines recently relating to claims of sportswashing. The Socceroos issued a statement this week about human rights abuses in Qatar ahead of the World Cup next month. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Jo Tovey about players finding their voice, the politics of sport, and sportswashing

In 2021, Grace Tame became a household name after she was recognised as Australian of the Year for her work advocating for survivors of child abuse. In the year that followed, Tame’s story of being assaulted and groomed by her teacher became common knowledge, with the activist facing multiple challenges in getting her story - and stories of other abuse survivors - heard and accurately represented. Grace Tame speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about sharing her story in her own words in her memoir The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner, keeping power accountable, and how her foundation is creating meaningful change for victim survivors of child sexual abuse

Labor’s first budget in a decade warns of dire economic conditions on the global stage and the risks of rising inflation. It delivered on promises made on childcare, parental leave, housing and skills but deliberately contained no surprises. Laura Murphy-Oates talks to Guardian Australia’s editor Lenore Taylor and political editor Katharine Murphy about Labor’s plans for the nation and how it intends to roll out its progressive policies slowly and steadily

In 1934, Pitjantjatjara man Yukun was killed in a police shooting at Uluru, with his remains then dug up and kept in museums for decades. After a journey of discovery involving a long-lost diary and a forensic search of hundreds of Aboriginal remains, Yukun has finally been laid to rest by his descendants – nearly 90 years after his death.Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam speaks to Yukun’s family and historian Mark McKenna about what really happened to Yukun, and the journey to bring him home

Liz Truss has resigned as UK prime minister after a disastrous premiership marked by U-turns and a self-inflicted economic crisis. Sonia Sodha analyses what’s next for the Tories: will a new leader solve their problems? When could the next election be and could Labor win it?

In June 2018, an SAS soldier known in this defamation trial as Person 18 says he received two threatening letters at his barracks in Perth. In their defence, the newspapers allege that these letters were written by Ben Roberts-Smith. He denies this outright. In this episode, Ben Doherty explains why the newspapers think these letters are important to their defence of this case and we hear testimony from Ben Roberts-Smith, as well as his former employee John McLeod and ex-wife Emma Roberts, who are witnesses for the newspapers, read by voice actors. We also hear closing arguments from both sides and from a defamation barrister about what this trial tells us about defamation law in Australia

On 12 April 2009, the SAS arrive in the village of Kakarak in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan province. It’s a Taliban stronghold where an Australian soldier was killed just a month earlier. It’s here, in a compound known as Whiskey 108, that one of the most contested events in this extraordinary defamation trial take place. In their defence, the newspapers allege that at Whiskey 108 Ben Roberts-Smith murdered an Afghan man with a prosthetic leg and ordered a junior member of his patrol to murder another Afghan man as part of a military ‘blooding’ ritual. Roberts-Smith strenuously denies these claims and says the two men who were killed were legitimate engagements shot lawfully in the heat of battle. In this episode, Ben Doherty takes us inside the raid on Whiskey 108. We hear evidence presented by Ben Roberts-Smith and others who support his version of events, as well as witnesses for the newspapers, read by voice actors

An affair between Ben Roberts-Smith and a witness known to the court as Person 17 is one of the key contested elements of this extraordinary defamation trial. The newspapers as part of their defence allege that Roberts-Smith committed an act of domestic violence against Person 17. He denies this allegation, saying it is a complete fabrication. In this episode, host Ben Doherty takes us through both sides, detailing the breakdown of Roberts-Smith’s marriage to Emma Roberts and his affair with Person 17. We hear testimony from Roberts-Smith himself, as well as from Person 17 and Emma Roberts – who appear for the newspapers – read by voice actors

In the aftermath of an attack on Australian soldiers by a rogue Afghan soldier, the SAS is sent to the Taliban-controlled village of Darwan. They arrive by helicopter at dawn, looking for Hekmatullah, the soldier who shot dead three of their comrades. It is during this raid, the newspapers allege in court as part of their defence, that Ben Roberts-Smith kicked an unarmed, handcuffed Afghan man off a cliff and then ordered another soldier to shoot him dead. Roberts-Smith denies this outright and says he and another soldier lawfully shot and killed a member of the Taliban they found hiding in a cornfield. In this episode of Ben Roberts-Smith v the media, Ben Doherty takes us through one of the key incidents under dispute in this extraordinary defamation trial – the raid of Darwan. And we hear evidence as presented in court by witnesses for Roberts-Smith and the newspapers in their defence, read by voice actors

In the defamation trial of the century, Australia’s most-decorated living soldier is seeking to defend his reputation against reports in three newspapers that he says falsely accuse him of being a war criminal. His lawyers argue Roberts-Smith has been unfairly targeted by envious comrades and assisted by credulous journalists. The newspapers’ lawyers say their reporting is true, and that Roberts-Smith broke the ‘moral and legal rules of military engagement’, something he denies outright. But who is Ben Roberts-Smith, and how did he earn the military’s highest honour, the Victoria Cross?

The Australian tourism industry was hit hard by the pandemic. In an effort to bring international visitors back, the tourism board has unveiled a new mascot, Ruby the Roo. But this campaign, like the many before the new CGI kangaroo, has caused quite a stir. Many are questioning what this cartoon caricature says about us. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about revitalising the tourism industry and how the world sees Australia

Australia has a global reputation as a source of clean food, but much of our produce is grown with dangerous chemicals banned across the western world. Federal authorities also admit that information on the environmental and health effects of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals is lacking. Investigations editor Anne Davies explores whether Australia’s approach to pesticides is causing us harm, and how we can reduce our use and exposure

The inquiry into the Queensland police service’s responses to domestic and family violence has unearthed dozens of allegations of sexual assault, harassment and racism in the workplace by current and former officers – with the alleged perpetrators often evading consequences. Queensland’s police commissioner told the inquiry last week she agrees their internal complaints system is ‘broken’ and apologised to the victims. Queensland correspondent Ben Smee examines what this outpouring of stories says about the culture inside the force, and how police accountability in the state has eroded over decades

Putin has been hinting he could use nuclear weapons since the beginning of his war in Ukraine. But in recent days the Russian president’s rhetoric has ramped up alarmingly. How seriously should we take his threats? Andrew Roth reports from Moscow

Australia is preparing to rescue dozens of wives and children of Islamic State fighters, who have been trapped in dangerous camps in Syria for years. It will be Australia’s first repatriation mission in Syria since 2019, when the Morrison government refused to bring home any more Australian citizens, citing security concerns. Reporter Ben Doherty explains to Jane Lee who these families are, and what their life could look like when they return home

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, is suing three of the country’s most trusted newspapers for defamation over articles he says falsely accuse him of war crimes. Whatever the outcome, the ramifications will be immense for public interest journalism, Australia’s military and the man venerated as a modern-day war hero. Listen from 17 October

The Albanese government is facing increasing pressure to walk back their election promise to keep the stage-three tax cuts legislated under the Morrison government worth $243bn, which will predominantly benefit the most wealthy Australians. In the middle of a looming economic crisis, Labor says they have not changed their tax policy, but will put ‘economics before politics’. Meanwhile, the Liberal party is eager to win any political points they can, accusing the government of ‘crab-walking away’ from an election promise. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about whether Labor should cull the stage-three tax cuts

Australia is scrapping mandatory Covid isolation, with exemptions for high-risk settings, after similar moves in the UK and other countries. This comes after the World Health Organization last month declared the end of the pandemic is ‘in sight’ but ‘now is the worst time to stop running’. Epidemiologist Prof Catherine Bennett explains what Australia’s decision means for our path out of the pandemic, and disability rights activist Ashleigh Rae details how it could affect people who are vulnerable to coronavirus

An internet forum called Kiwi Farms spread far-right hate speech and targeted vulnerable people for harassment for a decade with impunity. Reporter Josh Taylor tells Jane Lee how one person led a campaign that brought down the website in a matter of months

It’s been five years since former tax officer Richard Boyle blew the whistle on aggressive debt collection tactics used by the Australian Tax Office which he claims ruined people’s lives. Now he could face jail time for going public, but this week he will argue that he’s entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution under Australia’s whistleblowing laws. Reporter Christopher Knaus explains to Laura Murphy-Oates how this case is a major test of Australia’s whistleblower laws

Mahsa Amini died in custody after being detained by Iran’s ‘morality police’. In the 13 days since her death, thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s hijab laws

With the period of mourning for the Queen’s death officially over, there have been renewed calls for Australia to cut ties with the monarchy. But so far, polls don’t suggest any surge in public support for such a change. Meanwhile, the Labor government is pushing ahead with another constitutional reform – an Indigenous Voice to parliament. So what does all this mean, for republicans in Australia? In this episode of Full Story, Jo Tovey talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the path forward for an Australian republic.

The government has introduced the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill to parliament, revealing that the watchdog will have broad powers, but that “most” of the commission’s hearings will be in private. The privacy of these hearings has reignited concerns from crossbench MPs that Labor has watered down the bill to win support from the Coalition. Political reporter Paul Karp speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about what the watchdog will look like, and whether Labor has got the balance right when it comes to public hearings

In the days since Optus first reported that potentially millions of its customers’ private information – from birth dates to Medicare numbers – had been breached, it has faced threats of blackmail, a potential class action and a public spat with the home affairs minister. Reporter Josh Taylor and Jane Lee discuss the fallout from the data breach and whether this was a ‘sophisticated attack’ on the telco, or a failure of the company’s own security systems Follow the day’s news, live

In the first part of a new series, Guardian journalist Sirin Kale tells a story of obsession, fear and ruined lives. She investigates what happened when a cyberstalker wreaked havoc online and ruined people’s lives for over a decade. And why did he do it?

An Australian soldier has alleged that a torture survival course, involving simulated child rape and sleep deprivation, has left him with PTSD. The program was the subject of a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission and may now be challenged in the federal court. Reporter Joey Watson speaks to soldiers, their family members and Senator Jacqui Lambie about this secretive training program and the alleged trauma it has left behind

Extraordinary allegations have been aired in the coronial inquest into the death of Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker at the hands of Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe. The inquest has unearthed police texts described in court as ‘racist and disgusting’, and an allegation that police may have covered up the use of force during multiple arrests. Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam steps through what the inquest has uncovered so far, and how it’s raised wider issues for the NT and its police force

The Guardian’s Moscow correspondent, Andrew Roth, details his extraordinary meeting with ex-paratrooper Pavel Filatyev, the highest-ranking Russian officer to speak about fighting in Ukraine

For years, many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse were given pitiful amounts of compensation from the institutions responsible, subject to gag orders and unable to take further legal action. But new laws across the country are removing these barriers to justice and allowing some to claim greater amounts of compensation, in what is being hailed as a “watershed moment”. Reporter Christopher Knaus tells Jane Lee how these new laws are levelling the playing field for survivors of child sexual abuse

Many Australians have lost faith in Qantas after months of lost luggage, cancelled flights and slashed operational costs. While the pandemic exacerbated most of these issues, some of the airline’s turbulence started much earlier. Reporter Ben Butler speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about how the chaos at Qantas unfolded and whether Australia’s national carrier can return to its former glory

Ukrainian forces have launched a devastating counteroffensive in the past week, retaking Russian-held territory. Dan Sabbagh and Shaun Walker explain what it means for the war as the countries head into winter

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a third La Niña is officially under way, enhancing the risk of above-average rainfall and floods in the months ahead. Environment reporter Graham Readfearn explains why we’re seeing this rare ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and what it means for weather patterns in Australia and across the world

King Charles III comes to the throne with a nation in political flux and economic turmoil. Robert Booth looks at the challenges the new monarch faces Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast

Australia will accept 35,000 more permanent migrants a year to try to fill skills shortages in industries like engineering, health and agriculture. But are we doing enough to attract and retain the people we need in the global war for talent? Economist Gabriela D’Souza and skilled migrant Benine Muriithi speak with Jane Lee about how migrants view Australia

Many potential homebuyers have told Guardian Australia that advertisements for their dream homes – from the photos to the price – have been inaccurate and real estate bodies are sounding the alarm about an industry they say is poorly regulated. Reporter Caitlin Cassidy speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the tactics real estate agents use to sell homes – tactics some have described as a ‘fraud on purchasers’

The Queen has died aged 96 at her Scottish home of Balmoral. She was not only the oldest sovereign in Britain’s history but also its longest-serving. In this special episode of Full Story, we look back at her life and how Australians are reacting to the news of her death

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for five months in a row, in its most aggressive move since 1994. In the middle of a cost of living crisis, many Australians are struggling. Real wages have fallen, household savings are dwindling, and now home owners are feeling the crunch as their mortgage payments skyrocket. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Patrick Keneally and Bonnie Malkin about what central banks and governments can do to battle inflation, and ease cost of living pressures

More than 1,200 people have died in the floods in Pakistan. The disaster has left around a third of the country under water

A new report shows fentanyl overdose deaths are on the rise in Australia and experts are warning that the potent drug could rapidly emerge as a major killer like it is in the US. Medical editor Melissa Davey speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about why deaths are rising and how to prevent an overdose crisis

Stagnant wages, skills shortages and an ageing workforce are just some of the problems plaguing Australia’s economic future. Political reporter Paul Karp talks to Jane Lee about how Labor’s jobs and skills summit tried to tackle these issues in two days

The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in the 1980s, but now a team of scientists from the US and Australia want to bring it back to life – launching an ambitious multimillion-dollar project, with the backing of investors and celebrities like Chris Hemsworth. However, some in the scientific community question whether this project is worthwhile and scientifically possible. The Guardian Australia climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the science behind bringing back the Tasmanian tiger and what this project could mean for the broader extinction crisis

On Tuesday, Christopher Dawson was found guilty of murdering his former wife Lynette, 40 years ago, in Sydney’s northern beaches. The hit podcast Teachers Pet, from the Australian and Hedley Thomas, explored the disappearance of Lynette and the relationship between Dawson and a 16 year old student who was the family’s babysitter. The podcast has been credited by some for Dawson being charged with murder. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Jo Tovey and Mike Ticher about The Teacher’s Pet and the ethics of true crime journalism

Jobseekers are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres, miss work and complete training courses they don’t need to qualify for unemployment benefits. Luke Henriques-Gomes explains to Laura Murphy-Oates why some problems persist under the revamped Workforce Australia program

As the cost of living rises, the Albanese government is facing pressure to scrap $243bn worth of tax cuts legislated under the Morrison government that predominantly benefit the wealthiest Australians. Critics, including former Reserve Bank governor, Bernie Fraser, say these cuts are expensive and bad policy and the pandemic has made them even less affordable. Political reporter Amy Remeikis talks to Laura Murphy-Oates about whether Australia can afford tax cuts for the rich, and why Labor is standing by them

As monkeypox cases rise around the country, Australia is rolling out a vaccine. However, supply is limited – with strict eligibility criteria applied to Australia’s 450,000 doses. Science reporter Donna Lu explains everything you need to know about monkeypox, the vaccine, and how we’re tackling this outbreak

At the end of July, it was reported that Fox News and other publications owned by Rupert Murdoch were starting to abandon their extensive coverage of Donald Trump. However, after the FBI launched an unprecedented raid on his Mar-a-Lago home as part of an investigation into Trump’s potentially unlawful removal of White House records when he left office, the former president was back to getting some favourable coverage, at least on Fox News. This week, Joan E Greve speaks to former Republican congressional communications director Tara Setmayer about how in the long term, this ongoing scandal could be beneficial to Trump

Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin made headlines around the world this week after a video of her singing and dancing at a party was leaked to the media. Critics said it showed a lack of responsibility and care for her job. But when Anthony Albanese showed up at a rock concert this week, it prompted cheers from the crowd. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about gendered double standards and what makes an ‘authentic’ leader

Last week the New South Wales government unveiled their long-awaited flood recovery response, promising to reform its disaster agencies and introduce land swaps and buybacks for flood-prone communities. With more than 5,000 homes left uninhabitable across the state and months of further La Niña-driven rain forecast ahead, residents say they need ‘more detail’ and ‘urgent action’. NSW state reporter Tamsin Rose speaks to flood-affected residents and details the NSW government’s flood response