The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir has been the soundtrack of the city's LBGT+ community for over 30 years. Now, the non-auditioned choir will take to the stage to share a range of queer anthems from the past 10 years of their repertoire.Featuring: Adam Majsay, Sydney Gay and Lesbian choir musical director

A type of Australian banksia might mostly be pollinated not by bees or another insect, but by mice.

Resident ABC food correspondent Alice Zaslavsky will take to the screens with her new show A Bite to Eat with Alice airing on Monday night.The nightly program features an array of Australian celebrities joining the cook in the kitchen. Guest: Alice ZaslavskyProducers: Joe Sullivan and Kimberley Price

One of Indonesia's most successful bands is a heavy-metal trio of young hijab-wearing Muslim women, who have been singing together since high school, in conservative west Java.Voice of Bacerot meaning "noisy" - have become the first Indonesian band to play at Glastonbury in the UK, and their latest single "God Allow me please to play music" - has had more than five-and-a-half million clicks online.Guest: Firda Marsya Kurnia, Widi Rahmawati and Euis Siti Aisyah, Voice of Bacerot membersProducer: Anne Barker

At least two publications aimed at educating young teens about sex could be removed from Port Macquarie library if a review by council staff deem them to contain sexually explicit content.Abbie Jane is a 15 year old year high school student from Port Macquarie, she founded The Rainbow Shoelace and she says this is an attempt to censor material that she says promotes safe sex, and positive attitudes towards young LGBTQI+ teensGuest: Abbie Jane, founder of The Rainbow Shoelace which aims to support to the LGBTIQ+ community by wearing Pride coloured beads on your shoelaces 

For almost 30 years, Kim Carr was a Labor Senator, at one stage he was the father of the Senate, and was a key figure in Labor's left.But in his new book 'A Long March'  Kim Carr says under the Albanese Government, the party he served, has lost touch with its blue-collar base. He says it's "disturbing development' that the Labor vote is going down in less affluent areas of social disadvantage - and says the Labor project needs to remain viable.Guest: Kim CarrProducer: Maddie Spencer

Voters in Queensland head to the polls tomorrow - in a contest that will be watched closely politicians across the country.Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

In rugby league, this weekend's Pan Pacific Championship game against New Zealand is personal for the Australian men's coach, Mal Meninga.In the AFLW, Hawthorn has put the pressure on North Melbourne for top spot after beating Melbourne last night.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Grandmother Helen O'Sullivan went from the Gold Coast to Gaza to work as a volunteer aid worker.While there she witnessed the killing of her 26 year old colleague, she is now the star witness in the investigation into her killing. She told Radio National Breakfast "there's no way that was an accidental shooting" and says she hopes this is a call for the world to act.Guest: Helen O'Sullivan, social worker educator and volunteer humanitarianProducer: Eleni Psaltis and Matt Simpson 

Queenslanders will head to the polls tomorrow, with cost-of-living, housing and youth crime among the key issues for voters. But while the election was long expected to be a landslide victory for the LNP,  two recent polls show that lead has reduced.Guest: Antony Green, ABC election analyst 

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Qatar for his first trip to the country since Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.Antony Blinken said Israel needs to pursue an "enduring strategic success" in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas, but will it change anything - or bring the region any closer to a ceasefire?Guest: Nahal Toosi, Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent at POLITICO Producer: Joanna Crother

The US Presidential Election is likely to be decided by a few swing states, such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin which make up "The Blue Wall."A row of states in America that traditionally vote for the Democrats. In 2016 Donald Trump won those states, and lost them in 2020. In 2024 it is believed that whoever wins The Blue Wall will win the White House.Guest: Jacob Rubashkin, Deputy Editor of Inside ElectionsProducer: Matt Simpson

Turkey has launched airstrikes on Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq - after a terror attack at a state-run aerospace company in the capital Ankara. Suspected militants from the Kurdish PKK terror group set off explosives and openeed fire in the attack, that killed five people and wounded 22 others. Guest: Mehmet Celik, editorial coordinator at Turkey's Daily Sabah newspaper Producer: Anne Barker

There's a new festival coming to Sydney next year. MISNEACH is the brainchild of Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy who's organising the St Patrick's Day celebration.Featuring: Dermot Kennedy

A new study shows how critical the formative years of preschool are in keeping kids out of the youth justice system.The Pathways to Prevention Project ran for a decade in a disadvantaged area of Brisbane. The level of support families and kids recieved during this program was linked to a 50% reduction in the likelihood of children entering the youth justice system. Guest: Dr Jacquline Allen, senior lecturer in the school of criminology and criminal justice at Griffith University and lead author of the report: New Findings from the Pathway to Prevention programProducer: Eddy Diamond

Just one party has almost continuously ruled Japan for the past 70 years, the Liberal Democratic Party.But with a new Prime Minister appointed, and more than 80 elected members of the party engulfed in a slush fund scandal ... their popularity is plummeting. So much so pollsters say the party is in the 'danger zone' ahead of this weekend's general election.  Guest: Rintaro Nishimura, associate in the Japan Practice at The Asia GroupProducer: Eleni Psaltis

The Wharf Revue is calling time on their 25 years of political satire productions. 

Both major parties have put forward a series of housing initiatives to combat the current crisis. But what policy levers should they actually be pulling?Brendan Coates, Housing and Economic Security Director at the Grattan institute told Radio National Breakfast "it's reassuring" both sides recognise the lack of supply is the biggest contributor to the crisis - and says both sides are trying to overcome an "intractable problem" which is that the States control most levers, but the Federal Government holds the purse strings. Guest: Brendan CoatesProducer: Madeleine Hanger

How likely are we to see action taken against Lidia Thorpe - and a potential strengthening of punishing disorderly behaviour?The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News 

Ahead of the Government's final decision on gambling reform - promised by the end of the year - the PM and Government have been criticised for not consulting people with lived experience. Mark Kempster is a reformed gambler who has lost more than $100,000 to online gambling, he joined Radio National Breakfast to discuss what he sees as the path forward.Guest:Mark Kempster, reformed gambler Producer: Eleni Psaltis

The Diamonds have lost again to New Zealand in the netball's Constellation Cup.And in cricket, a new name joins the list of candidates to open the batting for Australia in the Tests against India.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

As debate over abortion rights enters the Federal sphere, Minister for Women Katy Gallagher tell Radio National Breakfast it "worries her".The Senator says "hard fought for gains can be wound back very quickly" and warns "we must stay vigilant".  It comes as the Opposition says it will seek legal advice to determine if Senator Lidia Thorpe's is eligible to remain in parliament. Katy Gallagher says the Government will have conversations across the parliament about the appropriate actions.Guest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance and Minister for WomenProducer: Max Chalmers

A man in Western Australia has been diagnosed with scurvy, raising concerns among doctors about a potential rise in cases. There are fears that cost-of-living pressures are leading people to forgo fresh fruits and vegetables.Guest: Professor Karen Charlton, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences at the University of WollongongProducer: Eddy Diamond

A decade ago he founded an artificial intelligence music company, now Ed Newton-Rex wants to protect creative content from being 'scraped' by AI companies. Members of ABBA, Academy Award-winning actors and Nobel Prize-winning authors are worried their creative works could be stolen by AI. Organised by Mr Netwon-Rex, they've joined publishers and record labels signing an open letter demanding AI companies only use licensed content. 

"Aramco sponsorship is a middle finger to women's football," begins an open letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, signed by over 100 female footballers. The letter, published two days ago, criticises FIFA for partnering with Saudi Aramco, highlighting the oil company's role in climate change and its ties to a government the players accuse of human rights violations.GuestS: Tessel Middag, Dutch professional footballer Sofie Junge Pedersen, Danish professional footballerProducer: Eddy Diamond 

In the US, Vice President Kamala Harris has set a record for raising $1 billion in campaign funds.Now some of the richest men in the world, Elon Musk and Bill Gates are splashing the cash, in support of candidates. But some moves have raised legal concerns.Guest: Professor Steven Huefner - Deputy director of Election Law at The Ohio State UniversityProducer: Matt Simpson

A report published today, data reveals that there are major inequities in access to abortion and contraception services across Victoria.The report by Women's Health Victoria found women in disadvantaged communities disproportionately affected.Guest:Sally Hasler, CEO of Women’s Health VictoriaProducer: Madeleine Hanger

After World War II, the Yiddish language was classified as endangered by UNESCO.Today, a new documentary explores how the language is being preserved and expressed around the world by different artists.Guest: Ros Horin, writer, producer and director 'Welcome To Yiddishland.Producer: Kimberley Price

With Queenslanders on the cusp of an election, the state's abortion laws, youth crime and the cost of living continue to dominate the campaign trail as politicians try and win over voters before they head to the polls this Saturday.But the big question is whether Labor can make a bid to cling to power or will Saturday see an historic LNP landslide?Guest: John Mickel, Former Labor MP and Political Analyst at the Queensland University of TechnologyProducer: Madeleine Hanger

It's been a week since the Broken Hill's power supply was knocked out by a major storm that swept through far-west New South Wales.And as politicians in Sydney debate who's to blame, residents are facing the prospect of waiting weeks before long-term repairs restore full power to the region. 

One of the UK's most loved comedians and musicians, Bill Bailey is back in Australia with a new show all about our failures as humans.Bailey played the very helpful and enthusiastic sales assistant Manny Bianco in the cult TV series Black Books and he'll be touring until the end of November. Guest: Bill BaileyProducer: Kimberley Price, Joanna Crothers

As the federal debate on housing continues, state governments are rolling out new plans to meet their share of the national target.In Victoria, the government has faced some community anger after announcing a plan to increase density at 50 sites across the state.Guest: Harriet Shing, Victorian Housing Minister.Producer: Max Chalmers

In rugby union news, Joseph Suaalii picked in the main Wallaby squad for the spring tour of the UK and Ireland.In rugby league, no changes to the Australian team but New Zealand has sprung a surprise for this weekend's men's Pacific Championship game in Christchurch.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The debate over how to get more Australians into affordable housing continues to heat up, with Federal Teal independents coming out against higher density planned for Victoria.Nationals Senator and the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Bridget McKenzie says "we need to throw the kitchen sink" at the issue and accuses the Teals of being "the biggest NIMBY's in town". The Senator has also defended the Opposition's $5 billion pledge to build key housing infrastructure.Guest: Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Infrastructure MinisterProducer: Max Chalmers

The major parties are zeroing in on their housing policies as the election looms. And the International Monteary Fund has issued a stark warning to the Albanese government this morning. Are we heading for higher inflation for longer?Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has just put it the abortion debate on the national agenda, as the topic looms large amid the Queensland state election.The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

The Government's Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society has just released its second interim report. It recommends the government consider imposing a tax on tech companies like Meta and Google and establish a fund to help traditional news media organisations "strengthen alternative income streams". Independent MP Zoe Daniel says we need algorithm transparency and has called for legislation similar to the EU model. Guest:Zoe Daniel, Independent MPProducer: Madeleine Hanger

You wouldn't normally see muster dogs and sheep in Parramatta, but when the King and Queen are in town, it seems anything goes. King Charles and Queen Camilla were treated to a working dog demonstration by trainer and farmer Murray Wilkinson, as part of their whirlwind tour of Australia.  Guest: Murray Wilkinson, dog trainer and farmerProducer: Joanna Crothers

Despite figures showing a decline in youth crime, the Queensland Opposition - led by David Crisafulli - has managed to make it a central issue heading into this Saturday's state election. So, how have they done it, and what's being put on the table?Featured: Reporter: Luke Siddham Dundon

As the US election looms, both candidates are campaigning at a frenetic pace in key swing states. Democrats candidate Kamala Harris has been out courting conservative voters in Wisconsin, while Donald Trump was attempting to woo voters in North Carolina.Some Republicans, like Liz Cheney who have endorsed Kamala Harris - yet the polls remain extremely tight.Guest: Charlie Sykes, US political commentator and former editor-in-chief of the website The BulwarkProducer: Anne Barker   

Voters in Moldova have said yes - by the tiniest margin - at a referendum on the country's aspirations to join the European Union and turn away from Russia. 50.46 per cent of Moldovans voted yes, but the referendum was overshadowed by allegations of vote-buying to say no, and political interference by the Kremlin.Guest: Denis Chenusa, analyst at the Expert Grup, University of Giessen, GermanyProducer: Anne Barker and Kimberley Price

Nobel Prize laureates and some of world's biggest thinkers will exercise their critical thinking skills at University of NSW's Nobel Prize Dialogue 'The Future of Decision Making'.Australian writer and composer Tim Minchin will join Nobel physics prize laureate, Saul Perlmutter - who's on President Joe Biden's Scientific Advisory Council, and an expert in misinformation - for a conversation about the process of decision making Guests: Saul Perlmutter, Nobel Physics Prize laureateTim Minchin, Australian writer and composer Producer: Anne Barker

Labelled Australia's answer to Yellowstone and Dallas, Territory follows the Lawson family, who run the largest cattle station in the world. The Aussie drama follows the family as they fight out the claim to the the succession plan for the station and family empire.Guests: Sam Corlett and Philippa Northeast, stars of TerritoryProducer: Kimberley Price

The High Court ruled last year that Qantas had illegally fired 1700 ground crew members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the Federal Court has ordered Qantas to pay $170,000 in compensation to three workers in test cases which could mean the national airline could face a final bill worth tens of millions of dollars.Guest: Josh Bornstein Maurice Blackburn Principal Lawyer, National Head of Employment LawProducer: Eddy Diamond 

Victorian First Nations Senator Lidia Thorpe made global news after interrupting a reception for the King in Canberra, and using the protest to demand a Treaty for Australia's First Nations people.The Senator told Radio National Breakfast she doesn't "subscribe to assimilating" to the colonial structure - and warns the public she'll be in the role for another three years and  "to get used to truth-telling". She's called on the King to show leadership and apologise of the ongoing impact of colonialism.Guest:Lidia Thorpe, Independent Victorian Senator Producer: Eleni Psaltis 

Parliament House greeted King Charles yesterday - but it's housing policy that remains top of the agenda.Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet told Radio National about how a piece of furniture inspired her to bring Lee Miller's story to the screen. Celebrated WWII photographer Lee Miller is perhaps best known for photographs of her taking a bath in Adolf Hitler's Munich apartment in 1945 on the day Hitler and Eva Braun took their own lives.Guest: Kate Winslet, Academy Award-winning actressProducers: Steve Cannane and Kimberley Price

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil labelling has criticised the Opposition's announcement of $5 billion to fast-track infrastructure for housing, labelling it a "failure of imagination" and suggesting it's work the Government is already doing.The Minister also told Radio National Breakfast "stamp duty is a bad tax", and while it's a state issue - she says she supports the "positive" moves some states and territories have made to wind the policy back.Guest: Clare O'Neil Producer: Max Chalmers

The infamous Robodebt scheme was rolled out by the Liberal-National Coalition government back in 2015 as a cost-saving measure.But what transpired was an automated debt recovery system that saw half a million Australian welfare recipients illegally pursued over false debts and some take their lives, in what was later described by the Royal Commission's report as a 'massive failure of public administration' caused by 'venality, incompetence and cowardice'.Guest: Rick Morton, award-winning journalist and author of 'Mean Streak' examining the Robodebt schemeProducer: Madeleine Hanger  

56 delegates alongside thousands of representatives from Commonwealth countries will meet in Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.It is the first time the event has been hosted by a Pacific Island nation, pushing climate change to the top of the agenda. King Charles is set to attend - for the first time as the head of the Commonwealth.Guest: Robert Patman, professor of politics and director of international studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand Producer: Eddy Diamond 

Governments around the country could be left with a costly clean-up bill by a plan to reduce the levels of so-called 'forever chemicals' allowed in Australia's drinking water.These are synthetic chemicals, which are found in a range of consumer goods like cookware, building materials and cosmetics. While tougher, the new rules won't be as strict as those introduced in the United States.Guest:Dr David Cunliffe, member of National Health and Medical Research Council Water Quality Advisory Committee Producer: Max Chalmers 

A British surgeon has described conditions in Gaza as apocalyptic - after returning from a month working at the Nasser hospital in Gaza's south. It's the second time Dr Ana Jeelani has worked in Gaza - she says the area around Rafah was simply "unrecognisable" from her first visit back in March.Guest: Dr Ana Jeelani, paediatric and orthopaedic surgeonProducer: Anne Barker

Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are on a knife-edge race with less than three weeks until the United States election.Guest: TBC

Throughout The Moogai, Indigenous Lore becomes its own character as the horror film takes startling twists and turns. The Moogai, follows a new mum who starts to see a malevolent spirit trying to take away her children -  linking back to the intergenerational trauma of stolen generation.Guests: The Moogai writer and director Jon Bell, and star Meyne WyattProducer: Kimberley Price

As the weather warms up, reports show that flu rates have dropped, as has COVID and even whooping cough is starting to turn around - so what viruses are taking people down as we head into summer?And is MSG actually as bad for you as everyone thinks? Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report 

Ukrainian officials have released a video that appears to show North Korean soldiers lining up to collect Russian army uniforms and other gear, apparently to join the war against Ukraine. It comes after the head of Ukraine's military intelligence claims about 11-thousand North Koreans were training in eastern Russia, and could join the war on Russia's side by November.Guest: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, in Ukraine.Producer: Anne Barker

After building an audience with over 10 million YouTube subsirbers, TwoSet have announced they are no more. Elsewhere, a new Stuttgart production has sent 18 opera-goers to the medical tent.Guest: Russell Torrance, ABC Classic Mornings presenter

King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Canberra today, as part of the monarch's first tour of Australia since taking the throne.The sovereign is set to greet crowds at the Australian War Memorial and then head to Parliament House to be welcomed by the Prime Minister. So, just how excited are monarchists feeling about the visit?Guest: Jai Martinkovits, executive director, Australians for Constitutional Monarchy (ACM).Producer: Oscar Coleman

Any hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza - after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week - have quickly faded, with Israeli air strikes killing dozens more Palestinians in the days since. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's military will continue fighting until more than 100 Israeli hostages are released, and will remain in Gaza to prevent a severely weakened Hamas from regrouping.Guest: Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in WashingtonProducer: Anne Barker 

The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

In an upset over the weekend, Independent Jacqui Scruby is set to become the first teal MP in the New South Wales parliament, and is on track to snatch the traditionally blue-ribbon Sydney Northern Beaches seat of Pittwater.Liberal candidate Georgia Ryburn strongly criticised the Teals' campaign tactics and said it had been a challenging campaign for her.Guest: Jacqui Scruby, Teal-affiliated Independent for the NSW Northern Beaches seat of PittwaterProducer: Madeleine Hanger

The Coalition says it will invest five-billion dollars to fast-track construction of critical infrastructure - like water, power, sewerage and access roads - in new housing developments, if it's elected at the next Federal ballot.It says this will help unlock up to half a million homes in undeveloped greenfield corridors across the country.   Guest: Michael Sukkar, Shadow Minister for HousingProducer: Eleni Psaltis 

The New South Wales by-election of Pittwater looks set to deliver the first Teal in a state parliament, with candidate Jacqui Scruby holding a healthy lead. So, what does the loss mean for  the Liberals?Guest: Kos Samaras, Director at RedBridge Group Australia and former Deputy Campaign Director of Labor VictoriaProducer: Niamh Dunne

Breakthroughs in genetic engineering could one day see animals like The Tasmanian Tiger, the Dodo and the Woolly Mammoth return from extinction.Genetics company Colossal are embarking on a project of 'de-extinction' to bring previously extinct species back to life on earth.Guest: Ben Lamm, Co-founder and CEO, ColossalProducer: Matt Simpson

Dozens of people have been killed in northern Gaza and southern Lebanon over the weekend, as Israel intensified its air strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah.But a drone attack at the holiday home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has highlighted a growing shift in the way Hezbollah militants, in particular, are trying to attack and the challenges Israel faces in trying to intercept them.Guest: Onn Fenig, R2-Wireless, an Israeli tech startupProducer: Anne Barker 

In the US, Republican nominee Donald Trump has doubled down on his comments that the January 6  attacks on Capitol Hill were  "a day of love" during a Fox news interview.It comes as the Presidential race heats up, with the latest polling figures show the seven crucial swing states split down the middle.Guest: Jonathan Alter, columnist, documentary film maker and author of American Reckoning - Inside Trump's Trial and My OwnProducer: Madeleine Hanger

New ABC podcast 'Mr Big' the latest series of Unravel is shining a light on an elaborate and controversial police technique designed to get confessions. The story starts with the murder of a Melbourne mother in 2008 - and takes many twists and turns.Guest: Alicia Bridges, journalist and host of the new series of 'Mr Big' the latest series of UnravelProducer: Joe Sullivan and Steve Cannane

The Brisbane International Film Festival will open next week drawing thousands of film buffs to big screens across the city.Now in its 30th year, the festival celebrates the best of international, Australian and independent cinema.Guest: Luke Wheatley, CEO, Brisbane International Film FestivalProducer: Madeleine Hanger

In July last year, scientists made a remarkable discovery under the Pacific ocean floor -  animals, including tubeworms and snails, were living there.And the way scientists made this discovery is astonishing and involved some incredible technology.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science EditorBrainteaser (answer in the audio): What's next in this series, and why?W N I T S A _For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

As Canberrans gear up to vote in the ACT election tomorrow, Chief Minister Andrew Barr is urging voters to "keep Canberra progressive".The Labor leader says his Government takes "nothing for granted" and it's "important to have a mix of experience and fresh faces" in the Assembly and the Government. Guest: Andrew Barr, ACT Chief MinisterProducer: Ali Benton

King Charles is making his first visit to Australia since becoming the Monarch, and while Royal watchers will be following the King and Queen, so will  the head of the UK Republic movement.Republicans have said they would like to see this visit as more of a "farewell tour." Guest: Graham Smith, CEO of Republic and author of Abolish the Monarchy, Why We Should and How 

As polling day looms in the Queensland state election, the Greens are targeting several inner-city seats.47 is the magic number of seats needed for Labor or the LNP to form majority government, but there are predictions of a swing towards minor parties.  Guest: Amy MacMahon, Member for South BrisbaneProducer: Joanna Crothers 

The campaign trail in Queensland is still spanning the entire state, as both major parties attempt to swing votes in the remaining week before polling day. Analysts are predicting a win for the LNP, but can Labor stop a total wipe out? Guest: Cameron Dick, Queensland's Deputy Leader and TreasurerProducer: Joanna Crothers and Eleni Psaltis

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

Israel says its secured a major military victory in Gaza, killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.But former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy warns that while it's a significant development, it's unlikely to break the morale of Hamas or the broader Palestinian resistance movement.Guest: Daniel Levy, the President of the US-Middle East Project and a former Israeli peace negotiator Producer: Oscar Coleman

The Government is claiming a win after unemployment held steady in September, with tens of thousands of new jobs created.The Treasurer has rebuked Opposition criticism that the majority of the jobs were created in government funded sectors, telling Radio National Breakfast "care economy jobs are real jobs.. and there is a real snobiness at the core of the critique."It comes as Israel says the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed by the IDF in Gaza, which the Treasurer says he hopes  "helps"  and "hastens" an end to the war.Guest: Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer.Producer:Max Chalmers

When Canberra voters head to the polls tomorrow, The ACT Liberals are hoping to end 23 years of the Labor governance.But a press conference this week made national headlines when opposition leader Elizabeth Lee raised her middle finger at a journalist.  She's apologised for the action and is calling on voters to not judge her on one moment, but what she's done over the whole term as Liberal leader.Guest: Elizabeth Lee, ACT Liberals leader Producer: Ali Benton

Premier Stephen Miles wants to use QSAC for track and field, which would make it the smallest Olympic stadium since 1928. The opposition says this would be 'an embarrassment'.Featuring: Professor John Quiggin, University of Queensland

British lawmakers this week have voted to approve in principle a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the upper house. It's a right these nobles and their families have had for more than 700 years. The Labour Government says the decision will remove an “outdated and indefensible” relic of the past.Guest:Dan Snow, is a British historian, TV presenter and Ambassador for the UK Electoral Reform Society Producer: Ali Benton and Eleni Psaltis 

Israel says its killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.He was one of the chief architects of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 last year, which triggered Israel's full-scale invasion of Gaza.Guests: Efraim Halevy, former chief of the Mossad John Lyons, ABC's Global Affairs editor 

Two new Australian films with star-studded casts hit screens this week.A new animation from the Oscar winning director of Harvey Krumpet and He Ain't Heavy - .a film about a young woman who kidnaps her addict brother, locks him up in a room to force him into withdrawal. RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.

Visual artist Spencer Tunick is renowned for his mass nude photo-shoots in world famous locations.Now Spencer Tunick is once again using Brisbane as his canvas, but this time will be taking his art to new heights.Guest: Spencer Tunick, PhotographerProducer Matt Simpson

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistic shows the total number of babies born in Australia in 2023 was the lowest in 17 years.Guest: Mark McCrindle, Social Researcher

Few books could be causing a bigger buzz that Tim Winton's new novel, Juice, which Claire Nichols says might take readers by surprise.Another big release for October is Robbie Arnott's new novel. It's called Dusk which is about an outlaw brother and sister on the hunt of puma.Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show 

It was a leadership debate where the tough questions were asked by the leaders themselves.  Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli laid out their vision for Queensland yesterday ... in their second leaders' debate ahead of the October 26 state election. So, who came out ontop?Guest: Paul Williams, Associate Professor of politics and journalism at Griffith UniversityProducer:Luke Dundon

Queensland sexual violence offences have dramatically increased over the past decade, yet youth crime offences — which have decreased in the state — continue to dominate the state's upcoming election debate.Queensland Sexual Assault Network has issued a 10-point plan for the next government to address sexual violence.Guest: Angela Lynch, lawyer, Queensland Sexual Assault Network executive officer and the chair of the National Women's Safety AllianceProducer: Kimberley Price

After three hours of heated debate, controversial abortion reforms were voted down by South Australia's upper house - nine members voted in favour of the bill and 10 against.The Live Births Amendment Bill, introduced by Liberal MLC Ben Hood, would have required mothers seeking abortions after 27 weeks and 6 days - an extremely rare occurrence - to deliver their babies alive.Guest: Michelle Lenskink, Liberal MP and the Shadow Minister for WomenProducers: Max Chalmers and Eleni Psaltis 

The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

The Australian government will gift Ukraine with aging tanks to aid its fight against Russia.It comes after the federal government initially insisted it had no plans to provide them.

The increase in young people accessing the internet has seen an alarming corresponding upward trend in cases of online child sexual exploitation.And now - law enforcement is in an arms race against offenders who are using a rapidly evolving arsenal including generative AI, social media, bots and sextortion.Guest: Grace Tame, leading child protection advocate and authorProducer: Madeleine Hanger

The mystery of the hundreds of black tar sphere balls washed up on Sydney's Coogee Beach has been solved. But what are they and where did they come from?Featuring: Sharon Hook, CSIRO principal research scientist

With the global space race heating up and becoming an increasingly contested and competitive frontier, Australia's first female astronaut says it's time Australia steps up in the global space renaissance.GUEST: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian Astronaut and Space Systems Engineer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented to his MPs his long awaited plan for victory.The plan revolves around five key points, including a formal invitation to join NATO and allies lifting restrictions on long-range strikes on Russia - key partners, including the US, have already seen the plan. Guest:John Foreman, former UK Defence Attaché to both Moscow and KyivProducer:  Joe Sullivan

Samoan villagers are demanding compensation after a New Zealand naval ship sunk off the coast of their village. However, both countries authorities are disputing the damage caused and how much diesel leaked. Featuring: Louise Termouth, Radio New Zealand reporter

Cub Sport has been forging their own path for 15 years, with fiercely vulnerable lyrics and dance anthems. The Brisbane band dropped by Radio National Breakfast as their prepare for Ability Fest. Featuring: Cub Sport; Tim Nelson, Sam Metterfield, Zoe Davis and Dan Puusaari. 

Ivan Cleary is the brains behind the Penrith Panthers and as coach has helped the team secure a rare four in row NRL Grand Final victory.But it hasn't always been an easy ride for the Premiership winning coach, he reveals the dark times that almost led him to quitting the sport he loves.Guest: Ivan Cleary, NRL coach & author of Not Everything Counts but Everything MattersProducer: Matt Simpson

Australian broadcaster George Negus is being remembered as a powerful and charismatic journalist, following his death from Alzheimer's disease at 82 years of age. Negus began his career in politics during the Whitlam government but moved to newspapers and television, hosting the ABC's inaugural Foreign Correspondent and was a foundation reporter for Nine's 60 Minutes. Guest: Ian Leslie, friend and former reporter 60 MinutesProducer: Joanna Crothers 

An environmental advocacy group has lodged a complaint with the consumer watchdog over claims Qantas has made on sustainability and climate.In 2024 Qantas was responsible for more than 17-million tonnes of CO2 globally, the equivalent of 4 per cent of Australia's annual carbon emissions. Guest:Claire Snyder, Director, Climate Integrity Producer:Madeleine Hanger   

Canada has expelled six top Indian diplomats over an investigation into the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June.In response, India has expelled six high-ranking Canadian diplomats and withdrawn its envoy from Canada, marking a significant deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Guest: Professor Roland Paris, Justin Trudeau's former Foreign Policy Advisor and Professor at the University of OttawaProducer: Madeleine Hanger   

EWhile Queensland politicians ramp up for the final stretch of campaigning, Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath has been preparing for her exit from politics - after almost 17 years in the job.Ms D'Ath became a national figure during the COVID-19 pandemic as Health Minister at the time under then Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.Guest: Yvette D'Ath, outgoing Attorney-General, Minister for Justice, and the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family ViolenceProducer: Joanna Crothers 

The Albanese Government is taking action to stop businesses "ripping off" Australians by banning unfair trading practices under the Australian Consumer Law.Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones told Radio National Breakfast the Government is looking to outlaw "sharp and tricky practices."Guest: Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Producer: Madeleine Hanger and Joe Sullivan   

Independent Schools Australia is mounting a campaign ahead of the federal election to highlight funding concerns for private schools.They say the Greens are threatening government funding for private schools and that families who choose to send their kids to private schools feel 'betrayed by policies that threaten their educational choices.'"Guest: Graham Catt, Independent Schools Association chief executiveProducer: Eddy Diamond 

As the Queensland state election looms, the housing crisis is a key concern for voters - and homelessness agencies - as they head to the polls. According to support agencies, promises from the major parties are focusing on intervention, rather than prevention. Featuring: Karyn Walsh, Micah Project, and Liz Colahan, Anglicare North Queensland

New polling shows that Vice President Kamala Harris has less support amongst black male voters than President Joe Biden did four years ago.With days until the US Election the Democrats are trying to reach out to the large voting group.Guest: Dr Chris Towler, Professor of Political Science at California State University & Director of Black Voter ProjectProducer: Matt Simpson

China's military drills  in and around the Taiwan Strait have added to the simmering tensions between China and Taiwan.The exercises reinforce what is at the heart of the issue, China's claim over self-governed Taiwan.Guest Richard Mcgregor, Senior fellow for East Asia at the Lowy Institute Producer Matt Simpson

The United States has demanded Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days or put at risk US military aid. The US request comes as Benjamin Netanyahu told President Joe Biden that Israel plans to counter-strike Iranian military targets - rather than nuclear or oil facilities.Guest: Aaron David Miller, former State Department Middle East analyst and negotiator in Republican and Democratic Administrations; Senior fellow Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceProducer: Anne Barker

New Australian series Thou Shalt Not Steal blends action, comedy and crime about a young girl running away from the law and the baddies.And the outback western has quite an impressive ensemble both behind and in front of the camera.Also out this week is the second season of Shrinking, a comedy-drama from some of the team behind Ted Lasso. Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:-      NCIS: Origins-       Matlock-       Rivals-       Elsbeth S2-       So Long, Marianne-       The Office Australia

Actress Lucy Lawless is perhaps best known for starring role in Xena: The Warrior Princess, but now  taken a role behind the lens in her directorial debut.Documentary 'Never Look Away' looks at the life of CNN's news camera woman Margaret Moth during the 1990s. Moth risked life and limb to capture extraordinary footage across war and danger zones across the globe.Guest: Lucy Lawless, Director 'Never Look Away'Producer: Ali Benton

The business lobby is calling on the Government to "turbo-charge" Australia's housing supply by creating a new fund to override slow-moving councils.Business Council of Australia CEO Bran Black says it's important to incentivise states and territories to undertake reforms but payment should be made once the reforms are completed. It comes as business is growing increasingly vocal about the Albanese government's workplace agenda. Guest: Bran Black, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia.Producer: Max Chalmers 

The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

The Federal Government stands accused of failing to meet national housing targets by the Opposition. Are we seeing housing growing as a key election issue?The Federal Government wants to stop debit card surcharges, it's subject to further approvals won't come into effect until 2026 - but how much impact does the Government think this will make? Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world but in the last 12-months, nearly 2 million Australian households experienced severe food insecurity.This means people skipped meals, or simply ate less because there wasn't enough food to put on the table.Guest: Brianna Casey, CEO of Foodbank AustraliaProducer: David Cook 

Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar claims the Federal Government won't meet its five year housing target. The Federal and State and Territory governments aim to build 1.2 million new well located homes over 5 years from mid‑2024. But Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says if the Coalition is elected they won't keep the target, but will "build as many homes as we possibly can" but says they won't "lie to Australians" as he claims the Government is.He says the Coalition "will spend money that's effective not just a gesture" hinting the Coalition may be considering cutting back funding to States and Territories.Guest: Michael Sukkar, Shadow Housing MinisterProducer: Eleni Psaltis

Six years after abortion was decriminalised in Queensland, it’s now back up for debate. Katter's Australian Party has placed the issue back on the agenda after pledging to reintroduce a bill that would seek to amend the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 if the LNP is elected at the upcoming election. Guest: Jill Mckay, CEO Children by Choice  Producer: Eddy Diamond 

As Gazans struggle to survive in a war zone they face an even longer-term risk that could kill more people than those who've died in the past year of conflict. Virtually every house or building bombed in Gaza unleashes a wave of dust or other hazardous materials, including asbestos - that can eventually cause cancers and kill, decades after the conflict is over.Guest: Dave Hodgkin, Global Director of Shelter and Settlements, Miyamoto InternationalProducer: Anne Barker

An international gathering of First Nations people is calling on climate scientists to engage with Indigenous experts to find solutions to tackle climate change.Guest: Professor Kyle Whyte, Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of MichiganProducer: David Cook

This week, an armed man was arrested outside a Donald Trump rally in California, while the Biden administration has just confirmed it's sending an advanced missile defence system and about 100 U.S. troops to Israel.It comes as the US election campaign heats up, as polls tighten ahead of the November election. Guest:Daniel Lippman, White House and Washington Reporter, PoliticoProducer: Madeleine Hanger / Eleni

Israel stands condemned by more than 40 countries - including Britain, France, Spain and Italy - after a series of attacks on UN peacekeepers and breaking through peacekeeping positions.But it's done little to deter Israeli forces who are looking to tighten their squeeze in northern Gaza, and expand their range of attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Guest: Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, spokesperson for the Israeli Defence Forces Producer: Anne Barker

Fatboy Slim skyrockets to fame with his 1998 album You've Come a Long Way, Baby.Since them, his set-up hasn't changed much, but he continues to deliver hit after hit.Featuring: Fatboy Slim

A group of US researchers has asked is whether adding the techniques of video gaming could work for kids with ADHD, depression and anxiety.Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report 

One year on since a majority of Australians voted no to the Voice to Parliament,  how are younger indigenous leaders maintaining the momentum for change? Guests:Bridget Cama, Wiradjuri woman and Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth DialogueMarcus Stewart, Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation; inaugural Co-Chair of the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria; consultant on policies relating to indigenous affairs Producer: Eleni Psaltis

Renowned author, comedian, actor and poet Stephen Fry has been described as one of the most treasured minds of his generation.The wordsmith is bringing his love of words and storytelling to Australia at the end of the month for a series of shows - and joined Radio National Breakfast to share a sneak peek of what the audience can expect.Guest: Stephen Fry, author, comedian and actorProducer:Kimberley Price

Green Day's album 'Dookie' is turning 30, and to celebrate the milestone the band have released 'Dookie Demastered'.That involves transferring each track on the album on a different device that "demasters" it - including an animatronic fish, and an electric toothbrush.Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show Executive Producer

Employers are pushing the government to expand the number of firms classified as small businesses in a bid to reverse the record number going under.The proposal would increase the number of employees a small business can have from 14 to 24.Guest: Sally McManus, Secretary of the ACTUProducer: Max Chalmers

Employers are pushing this change to the definition of a small business, unions say that would weaken worker protections - and the Albanese Government says it won't be implementing the changes.The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

Let's start with cricket, Australia has qualified for the semi-finals of the women's T20 World Cup after beating India.While in motor racing, Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazlewood have won the fastest ever Bathurst 1000. And in football, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is up against his old captain when Australia plays Japan in their World Cup qualifying game tomorrow.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has condemned a rally of around 50 white supremacists dressed in black and wearing balaclavas in the border town of Corowa on Saturday. The member for Farrer says the offenders were "rightly condemned" amd they need to be "called out and found out". The MP says she was glad locals made it clear there was no room for hate in their community. Guest: Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley Producer: Madeleine Spencer

The Albanese government is facing a new fight over industrial relations rules, with employers calling for the definition of a "small business" to be expanded.The push is being fiercely opposed by the union movement. Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Murray Watt told Radio National Breakfast the Government is "very willing to have industrial relations as a key battleground" at the upcoming election. Guest: Murray Watt, Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations.Producer: Max Chalmers

The Voice to Parliament referendum was defeated a year ago today, with many using the anniversary to reflect on the result.Prominent Yes campaigner, Thomas Mayo says he doesn't think the referendum was a mistake, or those who voted no were "voting against progress" but he claims they fell for the "tactics" of the no campaign.Guest:Thomas Mayo, Indigenous advocate and authorProducer: Madeleine Hanger   

Citizen scientist across Australia will be picking up their binoculars today to take part in the 11th annual Aussie bird count. BirdLife Australia's "chief bird nerd" joins us to tell us why the count is so important and what we've learnt about Australia's birds in the last decade. Guest: Sean Dooley, senior Public Relations Advisor BirdLife AustraliaProducer: Richard Crabtree

A landmark class action lawsuit will take place in the Victorian Supreme Court. The plaintiffs, represented by Maurice Blackburn, allege Westpac and Macquarie Leasing engaged in predatory lending practices that saw customers stung with high interest loans from car dealers.Guest: Rebecca Gilsenan Maurice Blackburn’s national head of class actionProducer: Niamh DunneNOTE: Westpac and St George say they are defending the class action proceedings brought by Maurice Blackburn relating to the payment of flex commissions. Westpac has not paid flex commissions since 2018. 

The UN accuses Israeli tanks of forcing their way into a peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon overnight.Forty nations have condemned a spate of attacks on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon - as Israel warns the peacekeepers to move position.Guest: Andrea Tenenti, UNIFIL spokesmanProducer: Anne Barker

The Government has stopped repatriation flights from Lebanon to Australia due to decreasing demand. But  Lebanese Muslim Association leader Gamel Kheir told Radio National Breakfast the Government has a "moral and legal" obligation to bring Lebanese-Australians to safety.Guest: Gamel Kheir, Secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association Producer: Madeleine Spencer

Scientists in China are trialling stitches that stimulate healing using electrical charge. So, how does this new technology work? And how soon might we see something like this on the market?Also this week, the Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry were all announced. And there was something of an AI theme to the award winners.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science EditorBrainteaser (answer in the audio):Jo is walking through a train tunnel. A quarter of the way in, she hears a train whistle behind her.If she sprints forward or backward at her maximum speed of 20kph, she'll escape from the tunnel just in time to avoid the train.How fast is the train moving?For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

While the tale of Peter Pan and Captain Cook is well known, a new stage production - starring comedian Colin Lane - explores the characters origin story.Colin Lane stars in Peter and the Stargazers, the award winning Broadway showGuest: Colin Lane, comedian and actorProducer: Matt Simpson, Madeleine Hanger and Kimberley Price

Tennis great Rafael Nadal will retire after the Davis Cup next month after a dominant career as one of the "big three" alongside Federer and Djokovic. Nadal who was in the top 10 world rankings for over 20 years, announced his retirement on social media where he has been flooded with tributes. Guest: Christopher Clarey, tennis journalist and New York Times bestselling author Producer: Madeleine Spencer

Mackenzie Arnold's stellar performance in the longest penalty shootout in World Cup history in the Matilda's 2023 campaign saw the goalkeeper become an instant household name. Now, she's released her memoir MACCA: My Story So Far and reveals her struggles with self-belief, hearing-loss and the highs of the Matildas ride. Featuring: Mackenzie Arnold, Matildas goalkeeper

Australia is under pressure to strengthen its sanctions against Myanmar - as the country's protracted civil war comes up for new discussion at ASEAN. The UN's Special Rapporteur has put the demands in talks in Canberra with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.Guest: Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on MyanmarProducer: Eleni Psaltis and Anne Barker

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The October 7 anniversary, this set the tone for the Parliamentary week - particularly with no bipartisanship reached on a motion about the occasion.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese found himself in hot water over comments regarding Tourette's syndrome - apologising twice for the remarks.And with rock lobster tariffs with China now removed, are the trade wars now over?Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics..Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

China's four year campaign against Australian exports appears to be over, after Beijing confirmed it would lift restrictions on Australian lobsters.Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham says the Opposition "welcomes" the move, which it sees as a "positive step". But he says the Coalition continues to have other security concerns, which "at times the Albanese has not expressed strongly enough."Guest: Simon Birmingham, Shadow Foreign MinisterProducer: Max Chalmers

There was barely a dry eye in Paris when Australia's Saya Sakakibara won Gold in the BMX race this year - rushing to hug her brother Kai, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a race in 2020.Saya's win was particularly emotional for parents Martin and Yuki, who helped care for Kai after his injury.Guests: Martin and Yuki Sakakibara, National Carers Week advocatesProducer: Richard Crabtree

More Australian women than ever are freezing their eggs in an attempt to prolong their fertility.It's big business for reproductive clinics but doesn't necessarily guarantee a successful future pregnancy. So what's driving the uptake?Guest: Dr Charley Zheng, fertility specialist and obstetrician, Adora fertilityProducer: Ali Benton

Halloween isn't the only thing scary in October. For the political teams of US Presidential candidates the prospect of an October surprise, a unexpected event or news story that can derail a campaign, is particularly concerning.But do October surprises really change an election?Guest: Prof Julian Zelizer, Historian & political analyst at Princeton UniversityProducer: Matt Simpson

Millions of people in Florida have had a sleepless night as Hurricane Milton swept across the state and brought a swath of destruction in its path.At least five people have been killed, millions are without power - and left some parts of the region facing a one in a 1000 year flood. Guest: Summer Smith, anchor for WWSB ABC TV in FloridaProducer: Anne Barker and Oscar Coleman

The Ukrainian city of Kherson is under the constant threat of attack with the Russian military employing drone warfare on civilians.As autumn leaves start falling, residents fear they may be unable to hide from the drones outside.Featuring: Zarina Zabrisky, freelance journalist based in Kherson

After 30 hits, 20 best-selling albums, five Grammy awards, a Walk of Fame star, Dionne Warwick is still going strong at 83 years old.With a staggering 50 year career under her belt, she is heading to Australia in January to celebrate her hits.Featuring: Dionne Warwick

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas at a summit to discuss the harms of social media.A new book from a tech leader sets out his framework for "restoring our sanity online", proposing a new model for social media that safeguards and empowers users.Guest: Mark Weinstein is a US entrepreneur, and author of the book, 'Restoring Our Sanity Online: A Revolutionary Social Framework'Producer:  Madeleiene Hanger and Oscar Coleman

In the wake of increased violence against women and girls internationally, World Vision's '1000 Girls Day of the Girl' campaign has been calling for sponsorship of girls internationally to help end exploitative practices like child marriage.In Australia, the AFP investigate almost two cases of forced marriage a week. Guests: Helen Schneiders, AFP Commander of Human ExploitationTwo Vietnamese women share their experiences of child marriageProducer: Kimberley Price

The West Australian Government will soon release the final plans for a marine park set to protect 1.3 million hectares of ocean.The proposed South Coast Marine Park would cover 1000 kilometres of Western Australia's coastline, stretching from Bremmer Bay on the state's south coast, to the South Australian border. Featured: Scott Bennett, Marine Scientist, University of TasmaniaProfessor Jessica Meeuwig, University of Western AustraliaReece Whitby, West Australian Environment MinisterMelissa Haslam, Chief Executive Western Australian Fishing Industry CouncilProducer: Joanna Crothers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be meeting with leaders at the ASEAN and East Asia Summit underway in Laos today.

In football, Tony Popovic to coach Australia for the first time tonight when the Socceroos play China in Adelaide tonight - in a must win game.In the AFL, Melbourne pulled off an upset last night in the women's competition, beating Adelaide in a low scoring game. In tennis, Artificial Intelligence to replace line judges at Wimbledon.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The PM is in Laos for ASEAN, meeting with many partners at the summit - including the Chinese Premier. Charles Croucher says we're passed the "stablisation phase" of the China-Australia relationship - and have moved into the "building new partnerships" and trying to strengthen and expand in our export market - with the caveat of crayfish.The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News 

"Let cops be cops again" that's the key message from the NSW Police Association today with almost 2000 officers in parts of the state refusing to perform non-core policing duties in the past 12 days. They say non-essential jobs such as truancy and welfare checks - as well as protests, including the weekly pro-Palestinian demonstrations - have had an impact on resources.Guest: Kevin Morton, NSW Police Association President  Producer: Eddy Diamond 

The Prime Minister has announced a bill that would prevent the sale of the National Broadband Network, which he said the Coalition wants to privatise.Shadow Minister for Communications, David Coleman told Radio National Breakfast "this was a comical and sad stunt" from the Government designed to create a "confected debate" about the NBN. Guest: David Coleman, Shadow Minister for CommunicationsProducer: Max Chalmers

A Facebook whistleblower and leading psychologist will headline a major summit today,as two states spearhead the push to ban children from social media.With the federal government backing a ban, the premiers of South Australia and New South Wales say it's time to draw a line in the sand.Guest: Peter Malinauskas, Premier of SAChris Minns, Premier of NSWProducer: Max Chalmers

More than two years after walking away from state politics, former Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein has walked more than 300 kilometres to Canberra.The lengthy walk was aimed at raising awareness of the importance of multicultural Australia - following reports of racially motivated attacks.Guest:Peter Gutwein, former Tasmanian Premier Producer: Eleni Psaltis

As Hurricane Milton moves towards making landfall in Florida, the category 4 storm is clocking winds as strong as 230 kilometres per hour.US Air Force pilots have been flying reconnaissance missions into the storm to gather crucial weather forecasting data.Guest: Captain Nate Wordal, 'hurricane hunter' and is a pilot with the US Air ForceProducer: Oscar Coleman

In the UK, more than 90 women have now come forward with allegations of sexual abuse, including rape, at the hands of longstanding Harrods boss, Mohammed Al Fayed.Barristers acting for the Justice for Harrods Survivors Group say they've fielded more than 200 enquiries from around the world about their proposed legal claim.Guest: Maria Mulla, Barrister, Justice for Harrods SurvivorsProducers: Eleni Psaltis, Madeleine Spencer, Joanna Crothers 

Conditions are deteriorating in the US state of Florida, which is bracing for Hurricane Milton.

Over 300 artists and groups have been showing their artwork across 50 galleries from Broome to Esperance in Western Australia as part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.Fatemeh Boroujeni is a featuring artist, who's work reclaims the symbolism of the lion for Iranian women.Featuring: Fatemeh Boroujeni, artist

Life on earth began about 3.8 billion years ago and the rest is history many are still learning about.Professor Alice Roberts, a broadcaster and author who specialises in human anatomy, evolution, archaeology, and history and she joined Radio National Breakfast to discuss major developments in the archaeology field that are revealing new information.Guest:Professor Alice Roberts, broadcaster and authorProducer: Eddy Diamond

The case between BHP Brasil and those impacted by the Mariana dam disaster will begin in London's High Court this month, almost 10 years after the tragedy happened.Nineteen people were killed and local villages and waterways were destroyed after millions of tonnes of waste from a tailings mine spilled into the river in 2015.Brazilian Indigenous groups are lobbying MPs in Australia ahead of the long awaited case.

Non-state actors are increasingly involved in international conflicts. And while these groups are normally precluded from conventions that protect human rights, one non-governmental organisation is trying to change that. Geneva Call is a Swiss-based organisation that urges rebel groups to abide by international humanitarian law.Guest: Alain Deletroz, Director General of Geneva CallProducer: Richard CrabtreeEDITOR'S NOTE:  This interview has been edited to remove the use of insensitive language.

Senator Fatima Payman is set to unveil a new political party, which she says will "be talking to disenfranchised Labor voters, who believe Labor has lost its way."The Senator says while the party will be progressive, it will recognise that it's "important to be pragmatic" - reconfirming that the party won't be faith based.Guest: Fatima Payman, SenatorProducer: Eleni Psaltis

In rugby league, the re-birth of North Sydney as the Western Bears in Perth came to a crashing halt yesterday. The Australian Rugby League Commission has rejected the financial aspect of the Perth consortium's bid - but all hope isn't lost. And In cricket, the Australian bowlers have dominated New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup overnight.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Opposition and the Greens rejected the Government's October 7 commemoration motion yesterday. Chief political correspondent for the nine papers, David Crowe says it's "formal rupture of the parliament after months of disagreement on the Middle East.He says this took it to a place most Australians "don't want to see" - he says Labor has been "squeezed" between the Opposition and the Greens on the matter.The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

The Government is struggling to get key measures through parliament as the Greens and Coalition team-up in the Senate.Greens leader Adam Bandt says they are willing to work with the Government, but need to see some real reform. It comes as the Greens also chose to abstain from the government's October 7 motion in the House yesterday.Guest: Adam Bandt, Greens leaderProducer: Max Chalmers

The Opposition leader yesterday rejected a motion from the PM - commemorating the anniversary of the October 7 attack. Minister for Finance, Katy Gallagher says there was an "extensive dialogue" to try and find a bi-partisan position, and it's regrettable that the Opposition wasn't able to come to the table. Minister Gallagher says she believes the motion "reflects the [position of the] majority of Australian people" - and not be pulled into the "politics of division on either side of us". Guest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance and Manager of Government Business in the Senate.Producer: Max Chalmers

Eight out of 10 Australian's are concerned about the mental health of young people in their lives - that's according to new research out today by the National Youth Mental Health Foundation Headspace.Headspace Chief Clinical Officer joined Radio National to share tips on how to approach the difficult conversation.Guest: Vikki Ryall, Headspace Chief Clinical OfficerProducer:Eddy DiamondIf you need support, Headspace centres operate in each state and territory or check out headspace for online support.  And the Kids Helpline gives 24-hour support on 1800 55 1800.

A string quartet made from musicians at the Canberra Symphony Orchestra will perform tonight on instruments that have been a part of the National Museums collection since the 1970s. The instruments made by Australia's pre eminent violin Maker Arthur Edward Smith had to be "woken up" by conservators to be ready to used again. Guest: Jennifer Brian, Lead Curator at the National Museum of AustraliaProducer: Max Chalmers & Madeleine Spencer

Hurricane Milton is bound for Florida and been classified a Category 5 hurricane.With winds of over 280 kilometres an hour it is predicted to be the worst storm to hit the west coast of Florida in 100 years, and comes just days after Hurricane Helene killed 234 people across six states.Guest: Ryan Truchelut, Chief Meteorologist at WeatherTigerProducer: Matt Simpson

New Zealand has launched an inquiry after a navy ship - HMNZS Manawanui - sank after hitting a reef in the Pacific nation of Samoa.The incident forced its captain to order the 75 crew onto life rafts or smaller vessels, and abandoning ship. But there are fears a huge oil spill could devastate local marine life.Guest: Adel Fruean, ABC's reporter in SamoaProducer: Anne Barker

A Russian missile has struck a ship in Ukraine's southern port of Odesa - killing one Ukrainian and five foreign nationals. It's the second attack on shipping in two days - on Sunday a missile hit a civilian ship - under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis - loaded with corn, at another port in the Black Sea grain-export hub.Guest: Ret Cl Mark Cancian, Centre for Strategic and International StudiesProducer: Anne Barker 

Aria award winning roots musician Jeff Lang has collaborated with many artists on his next album including his friend John Butler on the debut single Seek High. Jeff is on tour across Australia until December with the new album More Life. Guest: Jeff Lang, Aria award winning Australian guitarist and singer songwriter Song: She Uses Silence Like A Hammer (Jeff Lang, Don Walker)Producer: Kim Price and Madeleine Spencer

Author and business woman Zoe Foster Blake's latest novel looks at a working mum juggling a new business venture as well the demands of life.'Things Will Calm Down Soon' is the Zoe's first novel in a decade, after writing children's books, relationship advice guides and beauty books.Guest: Zoe Foster Blake, authorProducers: Madeleine Hanger  & Matt Simpson

In rugby league, Dally M Medallist and premiership winning second-rower Olivier Kernick was left out of the Jillaroos squad yesterday, while James Tedesco was dropped from the Australian men's team.While in cricket, one of the sport's great traditions, the Sheffield Shield, resumes today.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

When it comes to prestigious names in filmmaking, you don't get more elite than Cate Blanchett and five-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron.The two have teamed up for a new project, a seven-episode limited series called 'Disclaimer', a psychological thriller about secrets and revenge. Also out this week is satirical comedy 'The Franchise' produced by The Thick of It and Veep's Armando Iannucci.Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:-       Menendez Brothers-       Ali Wong: Single Lady-       Hard Quiz S9-       Question Everything S4-       Citadel: Diana-       Lonely Planet

The federal government is being urged to do more to help Palestinians in Gaza and Australia, as fighting spreads across the Middle East more than a year on from the October 7 attacks.Last night, pro-Palestinian groups marked the anniversary with vigils, defying criticism from across the political spectrum over the timing of the events.Guest: Izzat Abdulhadi, Head of the General Delegation of Palestine to Australia.Producer: Max Chalmers

The retired Chief of Defence of the Netherlands General Tom Middendorp will address the National Press Club today about climate change being a matter of national security. The general says the military has resources that could help combat climate change and that addressing climate issues can help promote peace. Guest: General Tom Middendorp retired Chief of Defence of the Netherlands and Chair International Military Council on Climate and SecurityProducers: Madeleine Spencer and Eleni Psaltis

As parliament reconvenes today, a small group of onlookers will be watching Question Time from the gallery, dressed in blue. They're all people who've been harmed by gambling and they've come to Canberra to deliver a message directly to the federal government. Group co-founder Anna Bardsley told Radio National Breakfast we need meaningful gambling reform to protect people - claiming "we have the worst legislation in the world." She says the group hasn't been able to get an audience with the Communications Minister or the Prime Minister.Guest: Anna Bardsley, co-founder of Gambling Harm Lived Experience ExpertsProducer: Max Chalmers

Plane loads of Australians have returned home from Lebanon overnight, touching down as Israel ramps up its operations in Gaza and Lebanon overnight.It comes as Mark Butler issues the strongest defence of Israel at an anniversary event last night. Karen Middleton says the Government is facing acute pressure, "trapped with being forced to be nuanced in this debate".Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

A hostage negotiator say Israel and Hamas could still reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza.Gershon Baskin helped negotiate the release of an Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit 13 years ago - and continues to negotiate behind the scenes with Hamas, to secure a ceasefire. He says "there are only political solutions" to the current situation.Guest: Gershon Baskin, hostage negotiatorProducer: Anne Barker

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Health of the Nation report released today shows that some outcomes for GP's and patients are generally improving. 

Incumbent Tunisian president Kais Saied has won a landslide re-election victory, after cracking down on opponents. Not only has the president re-written the country's constitution, he's also jailed many political opponents on his way to victory.Guest: Professor Fethi Mansouri, Director of the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and GlobalisationProducer: Richard Crabtree and David Cook 

The usually private Melania Trump has used the release of her memoir to reveal a stance on abortion that puts her at odds with her husband. It comes at a time when the Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris hes begun a media blitz of her own.Guest: Christopher Nicholas veteran Republican political consultant Producer: Matt Simpson

Human Rights Watch says Israeli air strikes on the border crossing between Lebanon and Syria are blocking desperate civilians trying to escape the worsening war. The organisation says says even if the crossing is used for military purposes, Israel must take into account the harm to civilians, relative to any military gain.Guest: Lama Fakih, Middle East Director, Human Rights WatchProducer: Anne Barker 

As Israel ramps up its air strikes in Lebanon, the ongoing war in Gaza continues - with Gaza's health ministry stating the death toll is now approximately 42,000.In recent days Israeli forces have bombed a mosque, killing about 20 people and last week it struck an orphanage. Fidaa Al Araj works for Oxfam in Gaza and told Radio National Breakfast the orphanage strike is "completely unacceptable and unjustifiable."Guest: Fidaa Al Araj, OxfamProducer: Anne Barker

ARIA Hall of Famer and multi-platinum artist Kasey Chambers is opening a new chapter with her book Just Don't Be a D**khead and a new album Backbone.To mark the release, Kasey Chambers stops by the Radio National Breakfast studio for a very special performance with her partner Brandon Dodd. Featuring: Kasey Chambers

A Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney will bring together politicians, scientists, environmental group and businesses on how to restore nature in Australia. CEO Australian Land Conservation Alliance Dr Jody Gunn, says its essential to keep nature on the agenda when discussing climate change.Guest: Dr Jody Gunn CEO, Australian Land Conservation Alliance Producer: Madeleine Spencer

It's 25 years this year since Timor-Leste voted for independence from Indonesia, with Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta telling Radio National Breakfast it showed "diplomacy can still prevail."And while the country now boasts one of the strongest democracies in south-east Asia,  economically, it's heading toward a cliff - and there are concerns over a recent collaboration with China.Guest: Jose Ramos Horta, President Timor-Leste Producer: Richard Crabtree

There's a new film out starring Angelina Joile as Maria Callas. Also, ABC Classic's virtual choir is back!Guest: Russell Torrance, ABC Classic Mornings presenter

Petrol prices might be lower that average across the country, but that could all change as the tensions between Israel and Iran intensify.If key Iranian infrastructure is attacked then prices of oil worldwide could be higher than ever before.Guest: Saul Kanovic, energy analyst at MST MarqueeProducer: Matt Simpson

As commemorations take place to mark the October 7 anniversary, the Albanese government is also preparing for another sitting week in Canberra.And the political divide is seemingly intensifying.The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

In rugby league, Penrith the modern hallmark in the men's game after beating Melbourne in an NRL grand final for the ages last night. The Panthers fourth premiership in a row, with Liam Martin the Clive Churchill medallist.In the NRLW, a second half surge by Cronulla-Sutherland not enough to give the Sharks the premiership against Easts.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Commemorations will be held across the country today as the world marks the first anniversary of Hamas' October 7 terror on Israel, which has been followed by a year long war.Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns and Liberal MP Julian Leeser joined Radio National Breakfast to share their reflections on the anniversary. Guests: Josh Burns, Member for Macnamara and Julian Leeser, Member for Berowra.Producer: Max Chalmers

A quarter of a million Australians are living in retirement villages, meaning big profits for operators.There are now calls for further regulation into the industry following stories of financial abuse and residents being charged hidden fees.Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative ReporterProducer: Matt Simpson

As snake season kicks off, research from Macquarie University shows that Sydney residents often call up wildlife carers to remove non injured reptiles instead of calling a snake catcher. Graduate researcher at the University Teagan Pyne says we need to increase snake literacy in cities to avoid carers going on unnecessary call outs. Guest: Lead author and graduate researcher at Macquarie University Teagan Pyne Producer: Madeleine Spencer

Members of Australia's Jewish community have held a solemn ceremony in Sydney to mark the anniversary of last year's Hamas attacks in Israel, which has been followed by a year of war.A small crowd held a candlelight vigil on Sydney Harbour to remember the hundreds of people killed - and scores more who remain hostage in Gaza. Michal Ohana, survivor of Nova Music Festival Hamas attack attended the vigil and told Radio National Breakfast the community support "gives me hope".Guest: Michal Ohana, survivor of Nova Music Festival Hamas attackProducer: Anne Barker

As Israelis reflect on their bloodiest day since World War Two, the Israeli army continues to strike Lebanon, in one of the heaviest bombardment so far.The Lebanese health ministry says at least 23 people had been killed following major airstrikes on the capital Beirut.Guest: John Lyons, ABC Global Affairs EditorProducer:Max Chalmers  

Jewish communities in Australia and globally have turned out to commemorative events to remember those killed in last year's Hamas terror attacks.It's a year today since the attacks that killed 1200 people and led to the ongoing war in Gaza.Guest: David Mencer, Israeli Government spokesmanProducer: Anne Barker

Grammy award-winning soul artist Leon Bridges has returned with his most personal album yet, Leon.Featuring 13 tracks exploring Bridges' place in the world and some family memories, the record is six years in the making. Featuring: Leon Bridges

Parliament has dissolved and campaigning has begun in Queensland ahead of this month's election. 

Scientists revealed new data this week about how - and why - Mount Everest has been getting taller for the past 90,000 years.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science EditorBrainteaser (answer in the audio):A monk walks up a mountain path to the summit.He sets off at 8am and arrives at 8pm, before walking back the next day - again setting off at 8am and reaching the bottom at 8pm.He walks at varying speeds and takes multiple breaks.Is there point on the path that he will pass at the same time on both days? For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

In rugby league, the two best clubs of the modern era, with the two best coaches - Sunday's NRL grand final is set to be an epic.And in the AFL, Joe Daniher confirmed yesterday he is taking early retirement.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

A prolific poet and deep thinker, 17-year-old  K.J Hayward spends her days home-schooling and travelling the backroads of Australia in a caravan with her family, where she's honed her extraordinary talent as a Slam poet.This weekend, K.J will do a special performance at the Victorian finals ahead of the National Final at the Sydney Opera House on October 13.Guest: K.J. Hayward, 17-year-old poet and Australian Poetry Slam Co-ChampionProducer: Madeleine Hanger  

Origin Energy has announced that it is abandoning its ambitious plans to produce hydrogen for industrial use in the Newcastle area.Guest: Joanna Kay, Executive General Manager of the Smart Energy CouncilProducer: David Cook 

Grief and desperation are growing among Australia's large Lebanese community, as the death toll from Israel's invasion of the country continues to climb.Hundreds of Australians still in Lebanon will get the chance to flee this weekend after the federal government secured more seats on flights out of the country.

The Government appears to be begging Australians in Lebanon to get out. How big a task does the Government and its agencies currently face?It comes as the Government is supporting Israel's right to defend itself - but calling for a ceasefire at the same time - how are they balancing that?Clare Armstrong, National Political Editor at Newscorp  and David Speers, ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV  join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Clare Armstrong

Israelis are marking the Jewish New Year this week - Rosh Hashana - but many aren't celebrating, with next Monday marking the anniversary of the Hamas attacks that killed more than 1200 people, and saw about 250 taken hostage into Gaza. More than half the hostages have been killed in the year since, Michael Levy's brother Or was taken hostage last year. He says he hates seeing the suffering experienced by both sides, but says Hamas is to blame and says"return the hostages and this war will end."Guest: Mike Levy, brother of hostage Or LevyProducer: Anne Barker

Monday's anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel is weighing heavily this week, as Israelis mark the Jewish new year.Jewish Australian and author Antony Loewenstein told Radio National Breakfast there appears to be "no limits" to what Israel will do, and there is a "profound dehumanisation" of Palestinians across Israeli media and the Netanyahu Government. He says a non-violent "civil-war" has broken out in the Jewish community, splitting those who support Israel's actions, from those who are challenging them.Guest: Antony Loewenstein, independent journalist and authorProducer: Anne Barker

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is one of the busiest in the country.If plans are approved, the Tasmania Devils AFL team will move in to the Macquarie Point Stadium that will be built right next to the concert hall.Guest: Caroline Sharpen, CEO Tasmanian Symphony OrchestraProducer: David Cook 

As the Middle East conflict rages on, Washington Post Global Opinions Writer, Jason Rezaian says "Israel has the advantage.. and Iran is in a weak position, the weakest it has been in decades". He told Radio National Breakfast the US and its allies should "explore the opportunities to bring Iran to their knees."Guest:Jason Rezaian, Iranian-American journalist who served as Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post and is now the newspaper's Global Opinions Writer Producer: Eleni Psaltis

New documents outline damning allegations against Former President Donald Trump and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.The 165 page court documents outlines private conversations that Trump had with staff and family members, and allege that the former President told family members that it did not matter if he won or lost the election "you still have to fight like hell".Guest: David Schultz, Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies at Hamline UniversityProducer: Matt Simpson

At least nine people have been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli air strike on a medical facility - affiliated with Hezbollah - in central Beirut, Lebanon.The attack happened just meters away from the Prime Minister's office and the Lebanese Parliament.Guest: Imad Salamey is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the Lebanese American University, and is in BeirutProducer: Eleni Psaltis and Anne Barker

Gina Chick spent an incredible 67 days solo in the wilds of Tasmania in the first series of SBS's 'Alone Australia'.But surviving the wild wasn't the hardest feat of Gina's life, and in her new memoir out this week, she explains why.Guest: Gina Chick, Winner of 'Alone Australia' and Author 'We are the stars: A misfit's story of love, connection and the glorious power of letting go'

The sequel to Joker is here,  with Lady Gaga starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix. The musical movie takes place in the inner world of Joaquin Phoenix's homicidal antihero and has a strong performance from Lady Gaga as the Joker's love interest.And Aubrey Plaza and Canadian singer and actor Maisy Stella star in 'My Old Ass' - a sort of Gen Z ghost of Christmas future tale.RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.

A fruit fly has a brain that is the size of a poppy seed, and for the first time scientists have produced a complete map of a fly's brain.Researchers say this is an unprecedented moment in the history of neuroscience. Guest: Mala Murthy, Professor of Neuroscience at Princeton University in the United States and one of the lead authors of the research Producer: David Cook 

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association has applied to scrap junior wage rates for workers aged between 18 to 20.Chief Executive Business Council of Australia, Bran Black told RN Breakfast there has been so much Industrial Relations reform in the last 18-months and businesses can't take anymore. It comes as the Government has announced a review of Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation.Guest: Bran Black, Chief Executive Business Council of AustraliaProducers: Joanna Crothers and Joe Sullivan

How is the Albanese Government trying to manage domestic tensions over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East? And is their position clear?The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News 

Pro-Palestinian protests planned to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 attack could be blocked by a New South Wales court this morning, as protesters fight a bid by police to shut down the events.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says holding the events would be a provocation, but member of the Palestine Action Group Josh Lees told RN Breakfast "we need to protest now more than ever." Guest:Josh Lees, member of Palestine Action Group.Producer:Max Chalmers

Israel has warned of severe consequences for Iran, after they fired around 200 missiles at Israel earlier this week.The Deputy Prime Minister has condemned Iran's actions and reaffirmed that Israel has a right to defend itself, but has also continued calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East.Guest: Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for DefenceProducer: Max Chalmers

The US Vice Presidential candidates went face to face yesterday in the first and only Vice Presidential debate.The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz had something not seen in US politics for sometime, civility between the candidates, but do voters want that?Guest: John T Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute DirectorProducer: Matt Simpson

The impacts of climate change continue to challenge and reshape the planet, as global warming melts glaciers and rising sea levels submerge land masses.In recent years large sections of the Swiss-Italian border made of glacier ridgelines or areas of perpetual snow are melting, causing natural geographic boundaries to shift, and now both countries are working to redraw the border line.Guest: Gaia Vince, Science Journalist and Author of 'Nomad Century: How Climate Migration Will Reshape Our World'  Producer: Madeleine Hanger    

The UN is reporting that up to a million people have been displaced across Lebanon.Many children and their parents are heading to neighbouring countries including Syria and Egypt.Guest: Jennifer Moorehead, Save the Children's Country Director in Lebanon

Israel has vowed to retaliate after Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles into the Jewish state on Tuesday night. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran has made a big mistake, and will pay for it - even though most of the missiles were intercepted by Israel's air defence systems.Guest: Akiva Eldar, Israeli author and journalistProducer: Anne Barker and Matt Simpson

Tens of thousands of dock workers launched a strike at ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico in the United States this week.The strike is expected to wreak havoc on global supply chains and cost hundreds of millions of dollars a day in a major threat to the US economy - and it could also have significant flow-on effects in Australia.Guest: Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight and Logistics, Freight Trade AllianceProducer: Madeleine Hanger 

Set against the backdrop of 1970's Australia, new series Last Days of the Space Age follows a cul-de-sac of families on the precipice of change.Premiering on Disney+ on October 2, the series sees Jesse Spencer return to Australian screens for the first time in more than 20 years.Featuring: Jesse Spencer and Radha Mitchell, stars of Last Days of the Space Age

Police are continuing to investigate whether protesters breached Australia's anti-hate laws by flying Hezbollah flags and carrying images of the group's recently assassinated leader.The scenes over the weekend sent a chill through Australia's Jewish community.

New laws have come into affect allowing those over 18 to buy vapes without a prescription from a pharmacy but Associate Professor Emily Stockings says most young people will continue to buy illegal vapes. 

A federal parliamentary inquiry has been hearing from tourism bodies, major airlines and academics about the challenges facing the sector in the wake of international borders being shuttered during the covid-19 pandemic.It recommends a national First Nations tourism body be established and, says regional tourism bodies in Australia need more support.

"There is an absolutely undeniable racist culture at the ABC."That's one of the personal testimonies published in an independent review into racism at the national broadcaster.The ABC's outgoing Managing Director, David Anderson has issued an apology to Indigenous and culturally diverse staff for any racism they've experiencedGuest: David Anderson, ABC Managing Director

Government Minister Murray Watt has condemned Iran's attack on Israel and says the Government want to see the “immediate de-escalation of the conflict in and around Lebanon”Guest: Murray Watt, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds will address the National Press Club today calling for a massive overhaul of Australia's approach to child justice.Guest: Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner

A new report from Climate Energy Finance finds that while private Chinese investment in Australia's cleantech sector is at a multi-decade low, there are big opportunities for Australia-China collaboration with the right policy settings.Guest: Tim Buckley, Director, Clean Energy Finance

It's the battle of the Veeps.Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are preparing for their first and only debate. Usually the Vice Presidential debates don't garner a lot of attention, but this debate could have shape the final weeks of the US election campaign.Guest: Aaron Kall - Director of Debate at the University of Michigan and political commentatorProducer: Matt Simpson

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has ratcheted up another notch — as Israeli troops carry out further raids in southern Lebanon, against Hezbollah's military infrastructure. At the same time, air raid sirens have sounded in Tel Aviv — as Hezbollah launched rockets or missiles into central Israel.Featuring: David Satterfield

Overnight, Iran has launched approximately 180 missiles at targets across Israel. The attacks reportedly come in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah.Featuring: Alon Liel, former Israel top diplomat serving as director general of the Foreign Ministry.

Iran have not ruled out more attacks following the almost 200 missiles they launched into Israel but the country is preparing for Israel's retaliation. Following the attacks The US Government warned Iran that there will be serious consequences, but what will that response look like?Guest: Benham Ben Taleblu, Senior Iran Analyst at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies 

35 years after Tina Turner recorded "The Best" Gamilaraay World musician Mitch Tambo is putting his own spin on it. The Indigenous musician also plays some didgeridoo live in the studio and chats about is process choosing and recording covers. Featuring: Mitch Tambo 

To what extent should employers be able to restrict their employees from expressing their views and opinions?

The final weeks of the US Presidential election will see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make multiple visits to swing states.It will also see a further spread of disinformation and misinformation on social media which could impact who is named the next President of the United States. Featuring: Marianna Spring, BBC Disinformation and social media correspondent. Host of the podcast, "Why Do You Hate Me?"

Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Ni.ghtly

As of this weekend, Victoria has the dubious honour of having more than 100 tobacco stores set alight in less than two years. It comes as the Federal Government feels the pinch of less taxes from the sale of legal tobacco, as the demand for much cheaper illicit tobacco rises. Featuring: Rohan Pike, former Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police officer. 

The federal Opposition is considering a plan to let first home buyers take on bigger debts to help them break into the property market.As housing firms as a key election issue, Liberal MPs have floated the idea of loosening lending laws put in place a decade ago to stop risky borrowing.

Does the Federal Government have a big test on its hands on its relatively new prohibited hate symbols legislation?

The Federal government is threatening to cancel the visas of anyone inciting "discord" in Australia as police investigate protesters who carried flags of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah at rallies over weekend.The Labor government is toughening its rhetoric, while opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on the Prime Minister to show strength and - if needed - recall parliament to deal with the issue.

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Police have said they will investigate protesters who carried flags of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah at a rally in Melbourne over the weekend.Guest: DC Krissy Barrett, AFP Deputy Commissioner for National Security 

Israel appears to be gearing up for a ground invasion of Lebanon as hundreds of tanks mass on the country's northern border.If the situation in Lebanon deteriorates further will the Australian government evacuate citizens who want to leave?During the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War, 5 500 Australians were rescued from Lebanon during Operation Ramp.Guest: Retired Army Colonel Andrew Condon, commander in charge of Operation Ramp

A world record was broken in New Zealand on the weekend, with more than SIX-thousand people performing the haka together in Auckland, reclaiming the world record title from France. 

Israel has assassinated more militant leaders in Lebanon — as it continues air-strikes across the country — this time not only from Hezbollah. Hamas says in the past 24 hours Israeli missiles have killed its leader in Lebanon, near the southern city of Tyre, while another Palestinian militant group says three of its leaders were killed in a strike in Beirut — the first attack inside the city limits.Featuring: Retired Colonel Miri Eisin, former military intelligence officer in the IDF

Noise-detecting cameras will be used to identify hoon cars and motorbikes as part of two trials in New South Wales. The sound cameras, which scan licence plates of loud vehicles, are being trialled in Wollongong and Bayside council areas. For the residents of Bayside, it comes after years of campaigning.Guest: Heidi Lee Douglas, Bayside councillor and resident. 

Kip Moore has had a busy decade on the country music charts, and has just put the finishing touches on his sixth album. The US country singer-songwriter is in the country for a national tour and a headline performance at the Deni Ute Muster, but he stopped by the RN Breakfast studio to discuss the power of storytelling in country music - and give a special live performance.Guest: Kip MooreProducer: Kimberley PriceSong: 'Flowers in December'

A new and safer way to screen men for prostate cancer. And does melatonin actually help with sleep and is it safe?Guest: Dr Norman Swan, co-host of Radio National's Health Report and the What's That Rash? podcast.

Foreigners and Lebanese nationals are scrambling to leave or find safety, as the bombing by Israel continues in Lebanon. Major airlines have cancelled scores of flights since last week, forcing many to flee to neighbouring Syria, and others to seek shelter in the country's north. Australian designer Rohan Walsh has been living in Lebanon for the past two years, and has just flown to Athens on a flight from Beirut. He joined RN Breakfast to discuss why he decided to make the journey.Guest:Rohan Walsh, Australian designer living in LebanonProducer: Anne Barker  

Adrenaline-driving, and wildlife enthusiast Steve Backshall is known for many things — including his popular program Deadly 60.In January, the British presenter, writer and naturalist will tour Australia giving audiences a glimpse inside the wild ocean.Featuring: Steve Backshall

Iran has vowed revenge against Israel, after Friday's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamanei has been moved to a safe location with heightened security, according to Iranian officials who spoke to the Reuters news agency. Guest: Trita Parsi, Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftProducer: Anne Barker

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong made some strong comments at the UN at the weekend,  but who was her audience? Would Israel be really listening?And as tensions rise, will evacuating Australians will become an urgent issue for the federal government - and will it be costly?The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

Israel struck a Houthi-run port in Yemen overnight, after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in strikes in Lebanon over the weekend. Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham says Iran is partially responsible for the conflict, through its funding of Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthi-rebels, and should face stronger condemnation.Guest: Simon Birmingham, Shadow Foreign Minister Producer: Eleni Psaltis

The Final Budget Outcome for last financial year confirms that the government has delivered the first back-to-back budget surpluses in almost two decades with a surplus of $15.8 billion dollars. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the surplus is as a result of the Albanese Government's "responsible economic management." He also emphasised the importance of a strong Chinese economy for Australia ... after returning from a visit to Beijing.Guest: Jim Chalmers, Federal TreasurerProducer: Eleni Psaltis

Austria's Freedom Party has won Austria's general election according to early projections, in the party's first national election win since World War 2. Herbert Kickl - a former interior minister and longtime campaign strategist - has led the far-right Freedom Party since 2021 and hopes to become Austria’s new chancellor. But to do so, he needs to form a coalition to secure a majority in the lower house of parliament.Guest: Matthew Karnitschnig, Politico, Vienna, AustriaProducer: Madeleine Hanger

Retirement villages are home to more than a quarter of a million older Australians and marketed as an independent living retiree's utopia.But ABC Investigations and 7.30 have uncovered another side to a sector that for years has managed to escape the interest of politicians, and some residents are complaining of exorbitant fees, oppressive contracts and a sense of feeling trapped.Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter 

As Australia considers cracking down on sports gambling advertising, 38 states in America are letting it run wild.Sports gambling was mostly banned in the United States until a Supreme Court decision six years ago. Now, it's ubiquitous, and the country is reckoning with the damage caused by the industry.Guest: Charles Fain Lehman, the Manhattan InstituteProducer: Richard Crabtree 

Last week was billed as a big week for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he presented his "victory plan" to America's most powerful politicians during a visit to the United States.But it's unclear if President Zelensky has ticked off the key asks on his war wish list after this trip, as it comes amid the highly-charged tumult of the US election campaign.Guest: John Herbst, Former United States Ambassador to Ukraine and Senior Director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia CentreProducer: Madeleine Hanger   

Israel has expanded its airstrikes from Lebanon into Yemen overnight, targetting the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.It comes after Israel announced it had assassinated Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, and other senior members over the weekend. Iran says Nasrallah's death will not go "unavenged".Guest: Hussein Ibish, senior resident fellow at the Arab Gulf States in Washington. Producer: Anne Barker

How would Cleopatra, Mary Magdalene, Frida Kahlo or Julia Gillard sound if we heard them sing their thoughts?Well-Behaved Women is a new musical from Carmel Dean celebrating legendary women through powerful and hilarious original songs. It opens this weekend at Belvoir Theatre in Sydney.Guest: Stefanie Caccamo, Actor and Performer, Well-Behaved WomenProducer: Madeleine Hanger 

The 'Aasea Robin' is a kind of fish with wing-like fins and six little legs that it can use to walk on the sea floor, or even to feel for its prey. But today in the journal Current Biology, scientists have suggested it might actually be able to taste with its legs as well.And we're about to have an additional moon for a few weeks- so what is a "mini-moon" and how do we see it?Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science EditorBrainteaser (answer in the audio):If I write out all the numbers from "one" to "one thousand", how many do NOT contain the letter "E"? For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

Australia's biggest medical imaging lab I-MED is allowing start-up harrison.ai to use its patient scans to train artificial intelligence.But it's unclear as to whether patients consented, and now the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is stepping in to determine if I-MED has complied with privacy requirements. A federal government roundtable is currently underway to introduce mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings.Guest: Rafi Alam, Senior Campaigns and Policy Advisor, CHOICEProducer: Madeleine Hanger 

For the first time in history, two teams from above the imaginary "Barassi Line" will face off in the AFL grand final. Does the success of teams in Sydney and Brisbane reveal something about the strength of Australian rules football in northern states? Guests: Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley and Brisbane Lions Chairman Andrew WellingtonProducer: Richard Crabtree

Interest rates, inflation and negative gearing have been on the lips of most Australians this week.Although underlying inflation dropped to its lowest percentage since early 2022 and headline inflation fell in August, most economists aren't predicting an interest rate cut until next year. But what factors drive the timelines for these predictions?Guest: Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMPProducer: Joanna Crothers 

In the AFL, the teams are in, with ruckman Darcy Fort picked for Brisbane, but his schoolboy rival Taylor Adams omitted by the Swans.In rugby league, the sport remains determined to take attention from the men's and women finals this week after Brisbane and favourite son Kevin Walters "parted company" yesterday.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms - is this something the government  is actively considering? And is there an appetite for change?Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed Treasury has been asked for expert advice and modelling on potential changes to negative gearing, but it's not the first time some of this work has been undertaken.Independent Senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie asked the Parliamentary Budget Office to assess five options earlier this year.  Senator Pocock told RN Breakfast there is a middle ground between completely phasing out negative gearing and not touching it at all,  suggesting an approach that "grandfathers and limits" negative gearing could be the "sensible way forward."Guest: David Pocock, Independent SenatorProducer: Joe Sullivan and Steve Cannane

Vice President Kamala Harris has reaffirmed her support for the Ukraine, and US support for the country's war against Russia - meeting with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Zelenskyy also met with President Biden, in what is potentially the leaders final meeting while Biden is President.Guest: Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia Producer: Matt Simpson

The man accused of Melbourne's 1977 Easey Street double murder could be facing an Australian court within weeks following his decision not to fight extradition from ItalyAustralian-Greek citizen Perry Kouroumblis, 65, has told a Rome court he's innocent and intends to fight to clear his name after being accused by Victoria Police of savagely murdering Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Collingwood home almost half a century ago.Guest: Bill Doogue, Director, Doogue and George law firmProducer:  Cathy Van Extel

In 2016 the polls predicted that Hillary Clinton would win the US Presidential election and become the first female President, but as history showed she lost to Donald Trump.Eight years later Kamala Harris is now vying to become the first female President and looking to Clinton's former team to see what lessons can be learnt from the 2016 loss.Guest: Amanda Renteria, Democratic strategist and the Former National Political Director for Hillary's 2016 Presidential CampaignProducer: Matt Simpson

Four countries including Australia are taking the Taliban to the International Court of Justice under the convention of elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. A member of Afghan Parliament in exile and critic of the Taliban hopes the move will prevent other countries from adopting extreme regulations for women. Guest: Mariam Solaimankhil, Member of Afghan Parliament in exileProducer: Madeleine Spencer

Israel is carrying out more strikes in Lebanon, rejecting a call by the US and allies including Australia for an immediate 21 day ceasefire.As diplomatic efforts continue, Israel has continued to strike what it says are Hezbollah targets, with it's military claiming to have killed another Hezbollah commander overnight. Guest: Hilal Khashan, Professor of political science at the American University of Beirut; author 'Hizbullah: A Mission to Nowhere'Producer: Anne Barker

Hollywood veteran filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's new release has received a mixed response from critics.Jason Di Rosso says the Godfather director's latest release Megalopolis is a confusing film, that won't work for everyone - but is a mediation on art and ambition, politics and family.RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.

Former President Donald Trump's path from celebrity to Commander in Chief has been in part due to his business success and the claims that he is a "self-made billionaire"A new book; 'Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success' takes a deep dive into the truth about Trump's finances and how he convinced the media and the public that he was more successful than he actually was.Guests: Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalistsProducer: Matt Simpson

Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show 

Choice have released their second Government funded report into the price of an average basket of groceries.The consumer group send mystery shoppers around the country to compare prices at the supermarket chains. They have revealed wear your weekly shop is cheapest.Guest: Alexis de Silva, CEO ChoiceProducer: Matt Simpson

If predictions of sea level rises are true, Tuvalu could be almost entirely underwater by next century.So, can the nation still exist if its land is submerged? That's the question Tuvalu and other Pacific Island nations are asking at the United Nations this week.Guest: Simon Kofe, Tuvalu's minister for Justice, Communication and Foreign AffairsProducer: Richard Crabtree

Yesterday's inflation data was better than what the Government was expecting, so will we see a softening of the RBA Governor's language in the November meeting?And is there is a renewed appetite for some form of change on negative gearing, or is it still political kryptonite?The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News 

Negative gearing is firmly back on the agenda, but Independent MP Allegra Spender says a "broader" conversation about the tax system and tax reform is needed.The member for Wentworth says "everything should be on the table", and encouraged the Greens and Coalition to support the Government's Help-To-Buy legislation, which has been delayed in the Senate.Guest: Allegra Spender, Independent MP

The Opposition says Australian's can't expect interest rates to drop anytime soon, despite a recent fall in headline inflation figures.Today's figures show headline inflation dropped to two-point-seven per cent in August, down from three-and-a-half per cent in July., partly because of state and federal cost of living relief measures.Guest: Angus Taylor, Shadow TreasurerProducer:Joe Sullivan and Steve Cannane

Households were left disappointed this week after the Reserve Bank yet again held off cutting interest rates.So too were home builders, as they contend with cost of living pressures and record high construction costs.Every month across Australia, there are more than 200 insolvencies in the construction sector.Featured: Mark Thompson, Sydney builderCol Dutton, Urban Development Institute of Australia and General Manager at StocklandTiffany Emmett, Construction economist with Turner & Townsend Reporter: Eleni Psaltis  

Before the bombing started in Lebanon there was a warning. A phone call from Israeli authorities telling tens of thousands of people to leave their homes.It's estimated that nearly half a million people have been displaced.In Sydney, Hassan Awada has been watching the news, trying to keep in touch with relatives and friends in Southern Lebanon where he grew up.Guest: Hassan Awada

A United States Congressional hearing is underway trying to find what happened when US cyber-security firm CrowdStrike caused a global IT meltdown which impacted millions of people across the world in July Adam Meyers, a senior vice president at the company, said a perfect storm of issues caused the outage and that his firm is "determined to prevent it from happening again".Guest: Michael Daniel, President and CEO Cyber Threat Alliance and former Special Assistant to President ObamaProducers: Madeleine Hanger and Matt Simpson

The prospect of an Israeli ground incursion in Lebanon has been raised by one of the country's top military generals. Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Herzi Halevi has told troops near the country's border that constant airstrikes in Leabnon's south is to allow them to prepare for a possible ground entry.In retaliation, Hezbollah has fired dozens of rockets into Israel including - what it claims - was a ballistic missile at the headquarters of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency in Tel Aviv.Guest: Jonathan Conricus, retired Lieutenant Colonel in Israel's Defence Forces; Senior Fellow at the Washington-based think tank, the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesProducer: Anne Barker

It's been hailed as a modern-day theatre classic and now Prima Facie will return to select screens.Since its inception, playwright Suzie Miller has been inundated with stories of how the piece transformed court and police practises in sexual assault and rape cases. Featuring:  Suzie Miller, writer of Prima Facie.

Overnight, police have launched a targeted search for Samantha Murphy's remains near her hometown of Ballarat. Ms Murphy was reported missing after she left her Ballarat East home for a morning run on February 4.Guest: Mikaela Ortolan, ABC reporter

The Quad alliance has just launched the historic Quad Cancer Moonshot - an effort to leverage public and private resources to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer in the region, with an initial focus on cervical cancer.Guest: Professor Karen Canfell AC, Epidemiologist and Director of the Daffodil Centre

The Queensland government is hoping the bassist from one of Brisbane's most iconic bands can help support the state's nightlife.John Collins has been appointed the state's first ever Night-Life Economy Commissioner Guest:John Collins, Queensland Night-Life Economy Commissioner; Powderfinger bassist; venue managerProducers: Richard Crabtree and Eddy Diamond

North Carolina is traditionally a Republican state, but was won by Former President Donald Trump by just over one per cent in 2020.Four years later and Mark Robinson a controversial candidate for Governor of the state could make North Carolina a win for Vice President Kamala Harris.Guest: Dr. Andy Jackson,  Director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation in North Carolina.Producer: Matt Simpson

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

For the seventh consecutive month, the Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent.While the decision to keep rates steady was largely expected, there was no indication from the RBA Governor that there would be a rate cut in the near future.Guest: Jane Hume, Shadow Finance MinisterProducer: Eleni Psaltis 

Where does the RBA decision and the Governor's reasoning leave the Government? And the Albanese Government has asked for expert advice on how to scale back negative gearing - what do we know?The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

A study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre found about a third of young adults who gambled in the last year started betting before the age of 18 .Professor Samantha Thomas has extensively researched gambling reform and told RN Breakfast an age verification likely won't work - and says she's "very concerned with the framing" particularly from the Prime Minister around gambling reform - and is urging the Government to implement a blanket ban on gambling advertising.Guest:Samantha Thomas, Professor Public Health in the Determinants of Health Team, Institute for Health Transformation at Deakin University Producer: Kimberley Price

Recent data from Insightfully reveals 40 per cent of Australians are waiting too long to see their GP, with regional areas some of the worst impacted.In an effort to alleviate pressure on GPs and emergency departments, programs allowing pharmacists to provide frontline health services are now being rolled out across several Australian states and territories.Guest: Professor Trent Twomey, National President, Pharmacy Guild of AustraliaProducer: Madeleine Hanger

New research shows some corals are more heat tolerant based on their genetics and environment. Scientists are hoping this could slow the rate at which reefs are being bleached. Guest: Emily Howells, Senior Research Fellow in Marine Biology, Southern Cross UniversityProducer: Maddie Spencer 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will address the UN General Assembly in the US, laying out his plan for victory in the war with Russia.He'll also meet President Biden in Washington, where he's expected to increase pressure on the US and its allies to grant Ukraine permission to fire long-range missiles they've supplied into Russia, for the first time since the war began.Guest: John Foreman, former UK Defence Attache to Moscow and KyivProducer: Richard Crabtree

Lawmakers in California have filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil alleging the oil giant has engaged in a "decades-long campaign of deception" about the effectiveness of plastic recycling.Exxon has hit back, blaming California for an inefficient recycling programme.Guest: Chelsea Linsley, Center for Climate IntegrityProducer: David Cook  

US President Joe Biden says an all-out war is possible between Israel and Hezbollah given the latest developments, but that it's not inevitable.Due to its diplomatic efforts, the US plays a significant role in the unfolding situation - so what are they doing to help stem further escalation?Guest: Professor Tom Mockaitis, historian and expert in terrorism at De Paul University in the USProducer: Anne Barker and Matt Simpson

Ten of thousands of Lebanese people have fled the south of Lebanon following deadly air strikes from Israel on Hezbollah targets. As people seek shelter in other parts of the country - Australian citizens who are in Lebanon - were warned yesterday to make arrangements to come home before it was too late.Guest: Paul Tabar, adjunct professor with Western Sydney University and the author of Arab Communities in AustraliaProducer: Eddy Diamond

Mexico is set to become the first country in the world to directly elect every one of its seven-thousand judges.But will this radical move - by a popular, democratically elected government - create a better justice system?Guest: Damien Carrick, The Law ReportAnd you can hear more about Mexico's plan to allow voters to elect judges on The Law Report on Radio National - or anytime on the ABC Listen App.

More than two million Australians delay or avoid dental care because of high costs.The Grattan Institute says patients pay much more of the cost of dental care than they do for other kinds of health care and are calling for urgent Medicare policy reforms and government-funded universal dental coverage.Guest: Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan InstituteProducer: Madeleine Hanger

Rom-coms are a mainstay in cinema but it's rarer on TV to build a show around two characters falling in love.But new Netflix series Nobody Wants This bucks the trend. The series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody about an unlikely would-be couple in Los Angeles trying to make it work across a religious divide.Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey Killer HeatWolfsApartment 7AWill & Harper

For decades, the chef and restaurateur Rick Stein has championed Britain's food producers.His latest book, 'Rick Stein's Food Stories' champions the cooks, farmers and fishermen who inspired him as he travelled around the country. Guest: Rick SteinProducer: David Cook 

The Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ... says people shouldn't simply trust marketing campaigns advertising price changes at major supermarkets.The ACCC is seeking significant penalties for Coles and Woolworths in federal court, alleging they systematically mislead customers with "deals" that didn't substantially drop prices. Guest: Gina Cass-Gotleib, Chair of The Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionProducer: Matt Simpson  

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is lashing out against the Government's renewable policy, he says it's going to be more expensive than the cost of implementing nuclear energy.The ACCC is taking action on the supermarkets, but the Government is moving closer to bringing its mandatory code with new penalties for breaches - does this set the Government on another collision course with big business? Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

The fight over what is part of the nation's energy mix will be strongly contested in the next election.Opposition leader, Peter Dutton used a speech in Sydney to claim the coalition's nuclear policy would cost less than Labor's renewable energy plan. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says the lack of costings from the Coalition is "arrogant." Guest: Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and EnergyProducers: Eleni Psaltis, David Cook, Madeleine Hanger

Almost 500 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's south, marking the deadliest day of conflict since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, and surpassing the port explosion of 2020.More than 16,000 people have been injured in these strikes, putting Lebanon's health system further in crisis. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's Health Minister told RN Breakfast the community doesn't want escalation, and while he claims Israel is driving the events, he says he's "calling on everyone to stop". Guest: Firass Abiad, Lebanon's Health MinisterProducer: Eleni Psaltis and Anne Barker

With more than 30 per cent of households across Australia renting their homes and the national rental vacancy rate sitting at 1.3 per cent, the rental market has become a hot button political issue.  NSW Rental Commissioner Trina Jones has been given the task of looking at ways to make the rental market more fair and modern.  She joined RN Breakfast to discuss.Guest:Trina Jones, NSW Rental CommissionerProducer: Eleni Psaltis 

More than a million Australians live with an eating disorder, and yet over half of GPs feel that they need greater support to help patients with an eating disorder. To mark Weight Stigma Awareness Week, advocates hope to turn these numbers around.Featured: Jane, recovering from an eating disorderSarah Cox, clinical psychologist and The Butterfly Foundation National Helpline managerDr Karen Spielman, Sydney GP and InsideOut adviserReporter: Kimberley Price If this story has raised any issues, you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673.

Since the inception of the Australian Women in Agriculture industry 30 years ago, female farmers have made strides at reducing traditional stereotypes on farms. But today at the organisation's conference women from across Australia will meet in Albury-Wodonga to look back on the progress made and forward to issues still holding them back. Guest: Alana Johnson, one of the founding members of Australian women in AgricultureProducer: Maddie Spencer

Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been sworn into office - promising to tackle corruption and deliver economic recovery.So, does the election of a new, Marxist-leaning president signal the start of a new chapter for Sri Lanka?Guest: Bhavani Fonseka, senior researcher and lawyer with the Centre for Policy Alternatives based in Colombo

Over 400 people have been killed and over 1000 injured in Lebanon following attacks from Israel, in what is being described as the the deadliest day in the Israel-Hezbollah war since 2006.The Israeli Defence Force earlier warned Lebanese residents in the area to leave immediately, as it prepared what it claimed were "precise strikes against terror targets".Guest: Alon Liel is a former Director General of Israel's Foreign Affairs Ministry Producer: Anne Barker

Elon Musk is now known as a conservative, free-speech warrior with a social-media obsession. After purchasing Twitter for $44-billion two years ago and rebranding it to X, the sites value has decreased by an estimated 70 per cent. New York Times Journalists Kate Conger and Ryan Mac take you inside the story in their new book 'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter'.Guests: Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, co-authors of a new book, Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter; New York Times journalists Producers: Richard Crabtree and Kimberley Price

Delving into the world of Mexico City's for-profit ambulance service, Midnight Family follows to lives of the Tamayo family. The new Apple TV+ Spanish-language series is based on a 2020 documentary of the same name. Guests: Diego Calva and Renata VacaProducer: Kimberley Price

It's been a mystery why most mental health issues like depression and psychosis start in adolescence.  Could it be that a young child's immune response to their physical, social and economic environment is one explanation? A new study explores the idea. Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and Radio National's The Health Report. 

China's economy continues to slow, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to visit Beijing. Jim Chalmers heads to China later this week, the first Federal Treasurer to do so since 2017. But the visit comes as China's economic momentum continues to falter, with slower growth, rising unemployment and weak household spending.Guest: Harry Murphy Cruise, Moodys AnalyticsProducer: Anne Barker

The Smith  haven't played together since 1986 - after a messy split, but a reunion like we've seen from Oasis doesn't look like it's on the cards. Made up of Morrisseyand Johnny Marr, the band has been trademarked by Johnny Marr, so what does that mean for Morrissey? And, there's a surprising new release from Mozart.Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show Executive Producer

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual people face discrimination in all corners of the globe, but some Government's are doing more to support and include people in these communities.Victoria is the first state in Australia to have a Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities and that commissioner is Joe Ball, a longstanding advocate and a proud transgender man. Guest: Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities Producer: Kate Jones

Mark Scott, vice chancellor of the University of Sydney, told a senate inquiry into anti-Semitism at Australian universities that he had "failed" Jewish students who didn't feel safe or welcome on campus. Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson moved the private Senator's bill that instigated the inquiry, following encampments by pro-Palestinian students.Guest: Sarah HendersonProducer: Kate Jones

The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

Former Federal Attorney-General and ex-high commissioner to the UK, George Brandis has issued a warning that Australia is treating the world's most important conflict - Russia's war against Ukraine - with indifference.In a blunt opinion piece published in the Nine Newspapers, he sets out the case as to why Australia can no longer treat Ukraine as a far away conflict. He told RN Breakfast the war is "a conflict of global dimensions."Guest: George Brandis, Former Federal Attorney-General and Former high commissioner to the UKProducer: Eleni Psaltis 

The Greens are threatening to derail any reforms to the Reserve Bank - demanding that the Government step in and cut the official in cash rate. The reforms are central to the Government's agenda, but Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the "Greens are out of control at the moment" and says if that's their "ultimatum" the Government won't come to the table because "It's crazy.. and economically irresponsible."Guest:Katy Gallagher, Finance Minister Producer: Eleni Psaltis 

According to the Lowy Institute, China's standing as a military power in Asia is growing relative to the US, but its overall power in the region is plateauing.The institute's Asia Power Index ranks almost 30 countries in terms of their relative power and influence in the region - including factors like their military might, their economic clout, and their diplomatic and cultural influence.Guest: Susannah Patton, Director of the Lowy Institute's Southeast Asia programProducer: Anne Barker

There are over 30,000 Pacific Island workers in Australia under a work scheme designed to help fill labour shortages in Australia, but also provide employment and temporary residence to Pacific Islanders.However fresh investigations has revealed that the PALM scheme is being exploited by employers, some who are engaging in modern slavery methods.Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative ReporterProducer: Matt Simpson

A year ago, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded an alarm about the survival of humanity and the planet and lamented that UN institutions failed to reflect the modern world.Now, the Summit of the Future is underway in New York, which Guterres has described as a once in a generation opportunity to modify the UN to meet these twenty-first-century challenges.Featuring: Professor Charles T Hunt, Senior Fellow with the UN University Centre for Policy Research

Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump has rejected the offer of a second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. The Former President has said that the debate planned for two weeks before the November 5th election will be too into the campaign to be worthwhile.Guest: Kadia Goba, Political reporter SemaforProducer: Matt Simpson

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah risks transforming Lebanon into another Gaza, so says UN chief Antonio Guterres.Over the weekend, Israel and Hezbollah fighters have launched more than 150 rockets at each other, leaving many international observers assessing the regional is on the verge of a major catastrophe.Guest: Joost Hiltermann,  programme director for the Middle East at the International Crisis Group

Australia's national theatre company Bell Shakespeare has announced its 2025 season; featuring the works of one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedy, and two lesser-known works. The season marks 35 years of Bell Shakespeare's production and national education programs. Guest: Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare artistic director

In the Atacama Desert in Chile, on top of a mountain at 3,000m, the Extremely Large Telescope is being constructed.Inside the telescope is a 39m mirror - the size of four tennis courts - in a building the size of the Colosseum. It's a one-of-a-kind construction, but what are they building it for and will Australia be able to use it when it opens in 2028?To hear Jonathan's full report on the Extremely Large Telescope and what it means for astronomy, don't miss the Science Show at 12pm on Saturday. Or whenever on the ABC Listen App.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science EditorBrainteaser (answer in the audio): Can you unscramble these scientific instruments?CRIME SCOOPREMOVAL AGENTTEMPER SECTORPEE CLOSET For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

Since 1979 'Up There Cazaly' written and performed by Mike Brady has been synonymous with AFL and in particular the AFL Grand Final, but did you know it's also a much loved song at English soccer matches?To Mike's surprise his beloved song had been rewritten into the club song for Derby County Football Club. Guest: Mike Brady, SingerProducer: Matt Simpson

New South Wales police has broken up a major crime syndicate which they say controlled the price and supply of cocaine on Sydney's streets. Police allege an organised crime network called 'The Commission' supplied more than one-point-two tonnes of cocaine across Sydney between February and July this year, with an estimated street value of more than $1.8 billion.Guest:Peter Faux, Commander of the NSW Organised Crime Squad, Detective Superintendent Producer: Ali Benton

The Pacific Islands are some of the most vulnerable nations on earth when it comes to ecological destruction and the effects of climate changeBut three island nations, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa, are using the international courts to fight back. This week the three countries have introduced a submission to the International Criminal Court in Hague, asking for an amendment to recognise ecocide as a crime against humanity.Guest: Dr. Michelle Maloney - National Convenor of Australian Earth Laws Alliance and Co-lead of Stop Ecocide Australia. 

More than 100 former Republican members in Congress and former national security officials have published an open letter endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for US President.The letter says that Donald Trump is "unfit to serve" and alleges he "cannot be trusted" to uphold the Constitution. Guest:John B. Bellinger the third - served as the Legal Adviser for the US Department of State and the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administrationProducers:Ali Benton, Eleni Psaltis and Matt Simpson

In the AFL, can Port Adelaide rise again against the Swans in the preliminary final tonight? In rugby league, will the North Queensland Cowboys make the expensive flights to Sydney worth it for their fans in the NRL tonight?In cricket, important wins for the Australian women's and men's team in separate hemispheres. In netball, the Diamonds too strong for the English Roses in Adelaide last night.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

This week we saw an all out policy war in the Senate over housing, is the Government right to think that this was pure politics from all sides? And did Labor, the Greens or the Coalition come out as political winnersPolitical Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

The Albanese Government has limped through another difficult week, as it's faced obstruction from the Greens and the Coalition on its Help-to-Buy housing scheme. Minister for NDIS Bill Shorten says it was an "unholy alliance" between the Greens and Liberals, who he claims threw the opportunity of home ownership on the "bonfire of political expediency". He says the Greens are a "formidable and destructive part of Australian life", who he claims operate as an "outrage factory" and "create anxiety."Guest: Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services

Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry for First Nations People will continue hearings in Brisbane, before travelling to other parts of the state. But how long the truth telling process will actually last is uncertain.The state Opposition,the Liberal National Party, are dominating opinion polls and have vowed to scrap the three year inquiry if elected next month.Guest:Joshua Creamer, Waanyi and Kalkadoon man, chair of QLD's truth telling inquiry

Among broader calls for divesture calls in the supermarket sector, there's a push for major change within major investors at Woolworths.They're agitating for change at the top of the retail giant who want the company to ditch its discount chain Big W stores and sell off its New Zealand division. Guest:Ray David, Investor and portfolio manager at BlackWattle Investment PartnersProducer: Sarah Bamford

Student debts in Australia are sky-rocketing, with the amount of individuals owing more than $100,000 has doubled in the last 5 years, and Australian's collectively owe more than $81 billion in debt through the system. But the current student loan system has changed dramatically since HECS was conceived in 1989. Professor Bruce Chapman, the founder of the HECS system joined RN Breakfast to reflect on the past and future of student debt in Australia and warns the "worst is yet to come."Guest: Professor Bruce Chapman, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the Australian National University

More than six months after his homes were raided, hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has this week pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.He's been denied bail, despite proposing a 50-million dollar bail package, and has been remanded in a Brooklyn jail. Guest: Tracy Walder - Former CIA and FBI agentProducer: Niamh Dunne

This week, members of the Iran backed militant group Hezbollah came under attack from exploding pagers and walkie talkies, with Hezbollah's Executive Council says it will respond with “special punishment" for the attacks.Israel has not taken responsibility for the communication device attacks, but in the latest development the nation has bombed southern Lebanon and claims to have thwarted an Iran-backed assassination plot.Guest: Dr Matthew Levitt, Director of the Jeanette and Eli Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute

Musical comedy Gloria! has kicked off the Italian Film Festival in Sydney, with plenty of films on offer ahead of the festival's openings across the country. Following a maid at a Venetian refuge, Gloria! shows how hidden musical talents helps female friends to band together and uprise their oppressive priest.Guest: Margherita Vicario, Italian singer, actress and the writer and director of Gloria! 

Demi Moore is back on big screens this week in an award winning horror film about a woman's struggle with growing older in Hollywood in 'The Substance'.And while it sounds like an oxymoron, an Italian comedy about domestic violence has won acclaim and box office success. 'There's Still Tomorrow' is shot in black and white like a neo-realist film, directed by and starring a comic actress Paola Cortellesi in her debut feature as a director.RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.

The Federal Government is considering a proposed new funding model for childcare which could see some families access free day care.The Productivity Commission has released a report detailing how sliding-scale subsidies could benefit four in five Australian families.  Guest: Anne Aly, Early Childhood Education MinisterProducers: Joanna Crothers / Joe Sullivan

As the housing crisis continues, the Federal Government has so far failed to get its 'Help To Buy' bill through the Senate this week.A new report from RMIT University looks at how Australia's taxation system could be used to force investors to improve conditions for private renters. Guest: Professor Jago. Dodson, Professor of urban policy at the Centre for Urban Research at RMITProducer: Lachlan Orr 

How much of a blow to the Government are the Senate delaying key housing bills?And the Productivity Commission has presented the Government with a dilemma about what to do about early childhood education, especially when it comes to a promise made at the last election?The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the Greens and the Coalition "No-alition" after the Government's Help-to-Buy Housing bill was delayed in the Senate. The PM told RN Breakfast the Greens and Coalition are "blockers", who are offering "the vibes of policies rather than serious ones". Anthony Albanese says the Help-to-Buy scheme was just a part of the Government's $32 billion housing plan, and while he says journalists rather than the Government raised a double dissolution election - he refused to rule the prospect out. The policy will be re-introduced later this year and asked if he would negotiate with the Greens demands for tax policy changes in exchange for their support - the Prime Minister didn't rule it out but told RN Breakfast the Government is interested in the tax policy "they are implementing, not the ones that we're not."Guest: Anthony Albanese, Prime MinisterProducer: Eleni Psaltis

Giving birth does tend to change your life - but does it change your brain?Dr Elizabeth Chrastil from the University of California scanned her own brain before, during and after pregnancy to find out - and the results were remarkable.Guest: Dr Elizabeth Chrastil, associate professor at the University of California, IrvineProducer: Richard Crabtree

The Productivity Commission has been examining ideas to make childcare more affordable and more accessible, including a universal flat fee for all families, or a universal 90 per cent subsidy.it dismissed both as likely to primarily help wealthier families, while significantly costing the budget, instead recommending substantial changes to childcare subsidies.The government will consider the report and take a plan to the next election.Guest: Martin Stokie, Productivity CommissionerProducers:  Joanna Crothers and Joe Sullivan 

The price of an espresso in Italy is set to increase by 66%, and caffeine lovers around the world are being told to brace for a price increase and potential shortage in coffee beansExtreme weather events in South America and Asia, coupled with supply chain issues has led to a global shortage and put the price of coffee beans at a 13 year high.Guest: Judy Ganes, Soft Commodity expertProducer:  Matt Simpson   

While the Reserve Bank is holding interest rates at a 12-year high in Australia, the U.S. Federal Reserve has just announced they will cut U.S. interest rates. Overnight the Federal Reserve said it will cut interest rates by half-a-percentage point - citing greater confidence about inflation. So, what does this mean for Australia - and could we see the RBA cut rates sooner?Guest:Steven Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Economics at George Washington University and a Visiting Fellow at the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute at the Australian National UniversityProducer: Lachlan Orr

Lebanon has been hit by a second wave of attacks in as many days. At least 14 people have died and over 400 injured after walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah have detonated across the country.It comes 24-hours after 3000 pagers exploded in co-ordinated strikes, that Hezbollah say Israel is responsible for.Guest: David DesRoches, Former liaison to the Dept of Homeland SecurityProducer: Matt Simpson

At last weekend's AFL semi final between GWS and Brisbane, cultural educator Brendan Kerin conducted the Welcome to Country but it didn't go exactly to script. Some argue that the ceremony is becoming politicised and that's stoking division. Larrakia man and former AFL player, Matthew Stokes says while he's not against Welcome to Countries, which are about sharing Indigenous culture - he says they open up a debate, and believes they are overused and become tokenistic." He says we should instead focus on the needs of Indigenous people.Guest:Mathew Stokes, Larrakia man and former AFL player and columnist at the Age

Australian DJ, Simon Lewicki aka. Groove Terminator, is a legend of the House music scene both here and internationally, but his latest collaboration is something completely fresh. He has teamed up with the Soweto Gospel Choir and together they have re-imagined some of the greatest hits of house music in a collaborative album called The History of House. Along with the albums release, the collaborative group have been touring Australia with a live version of the album and are about to begin a run as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. Guest: Simon Lewicki, Groove Terminator 

Is there a path forward on housing for the Government?And the Prime Minsters has threatened a double dissolution. But is this merely a political bluff? The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

Hobart's MONA gallery appeals against discrimination ruling.Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art - MONA - has launched a court appeal that it hopes will allow it to deny men entry to a small part of its exhibition - known as the Ladies' Lounge.Guest: Kirsha Kaechele, artist and Curator at Hobart's Museum of Old and New ArtProducer: Anne Barker

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, have announced a new feature to make all teenage accounts private and restict what content they can access.Facebook whistle blower and advocate for social media accountability Frances Haugen has said that Australia deserves credit for these new functions but argues about Meta's real motives for the changes.Guest: Frances Haugen, Facebook whistle blowerProducer: Matt Simpson

A video released by China shows Australia's aircraft being intercepted by a Chinese fighter plane over the South China Sea in 2022. In the video, Australia's surveillance plane is described as "a strong enemy" and "a tough opponent".Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham says the behaviour is "aggressive" and "unacceptable glorification of unacceptable military conduct".  He says strength is required to counter such instances, claiming there "has been too much timidity on the behalf of the Prime Minister in particular" - but acknowledges the Coalition does welcome the thawing of relations. Guest: Simon Birmingham, Shadow Foreign Minister

The Greens and the Coalition refusing to support Labor's Build-to-Rent and Help-To-Buy housing bills - with the Greens pushing for a raft of additional concessions in exchange for their support.Greens leader Adam Bandt says Anthony Albanese needs to "stop bulldozing and start negotiating", but the Penny Wong says it must be a "pretty slow bull-dozer" as the Greens have had 290 days to deal with this housing legislation.Guest:Adam Bandt, Greens leader Producer: Eleni Psaltis 

Tensions around the Albanese government's industrial relations reforms played out during the Business Council of Australia's annual dinner last night.Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, Bran Black told RN Breakfast the key concern from the industry is that as a nation we "aren't as competitive as we used to be", due to what he says are "onerus" industrial relations reforms.Guest: Bran Black, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia

Queenslanders have been catching public transport in record numbers since the state government started a trial of 50 cent fares last month.Qld Deputy leader says the successful trial has seen the number of Queenslanders catching public transport increase 5 per cent on pre-pandemic numbers and not just in the south-east. Both major parties have committed to keeping the low fares, post election.Guest: Cameron Dick, Qld Deputy Premier and TreasurerProducer: Eddy Diamond

At the start of September, Ukrainian students returned to school. For some, it is their fifth year of online learning due to the Russian invasion and the coronavirus pandemic.Against a backdrop of ongoing bombardment, support services fear the upcoming winter could widen educational gaps.Featured: Polina Sheleng, eight-grader in KorostyshivOlena Kyrychenko, chestiry teacher in KorostyshivOlha Kobylyeva, English teacher in KharkivDaniel Wordsworth, World Vision chief executiveOlga Filina, Save Ukraine day centre project managerReporter: Kimberley Price

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has brought a secretive court case in an attempt to change the terms of his irrevocable family trust - which currently splits control between his four children from his first two marriages after he dies. He wants the terms changed so that his eldest son, Lachlan remains in charge of his newspapers and television networks after his death. In particular focus is the powerful conservative news network Fox News.Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor in Media - following the case

The latest report card on the 2021 Brexit deal has found the policy is having a 'profound and ongoing stifling effect' on the UK's trade with the EU.Researchers at the Aston University Business School in Birmingham have been analysing data from the last three years and says the findings reveal a sharp decline in both UK exports and imports.Guest: Jun Do, one of the lead researchers of the report and the Director at the Centre for Business Prosperity at Aston University Producer: Jo Crothers

The detonation of thousands of Hezbollah pagers, likely laden with secret explosives, has killed at least nine people and injured thousands.The finger has been pointed at Israel, which has so far not commented on the developments - as the region teeters on the brink of full-scale war.Guest:Nabih Bulos, LA Times Middle East bureau chief in Beirut

Shogun, a historical series set in Japan and mostly with Japanese dialogue, was the big winner at the Emmy awards - breaking records.Baby Reindeer also triumphed, but there was a big upset in the comedy categories when Hacks unexpectedly beat The Bear.Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:-       Agatha All Along-       A Very Royal Scandal-       Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story-       His Three Daughters-       La Maison-       Frasier-       It's the 25th anniversary of The West Wing this weekend

Monty Python member Eric Idle wrote the iconic song 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life'  45 years ago. And despite a recent cancer scare and describing Monty Python as a "financial disaster"  - Eric is still writing and touring at the age of 81.Idle is making the journey Australia later this year for a new one-man musical show and joined RN Breakfast to share stories about his relationships with George Harrison and Robin Williams.Guest: Eric Idle, Monty Python memberProducer: Joe Sullivan 

Juries play a crucial role in our criminal trial system. So, how can jurors be protected from outside pressures?And what can be done when serious juror misconduct jeopardises a trial?The Law Report's Damien Carrick has been looking at three very interesting cases – which focus attention on jury integrity

Changes to the federal Privacy Act were introduced into parliament last week, part of long overdue amendments aimed at updating our Privacy Laws for the digital era.But according to Data Privacy and Consumer rights groups, the changes do not go far enough to protect Australian's private information, and it leave us lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to how our data is bought, sold and manipulated online.Guest: Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW and leader of the UNSW Public Interest Law & Tech initiative

Labor's Help-to-Buy bill was debated in the Senate yesterday and the Build-to-Rent bills is due later this week, but so far they've failed to gain support from the Greens or the Coalition. But while the politicians scrap over how to move forward, key housing groups have formed an unlikely alliance calling for politicians to come to the table to help find solutions to the housing crisis. Guests: Matthew Kandelaars, Property Council of Australia's Group Executive for Policy and Advocacy Wendy Hayhurst, CEO of the Community Housing Industry Association  Producer: Kate Jones and Eleni Psaltis 

To the NRL first, D-day looms for the Bulldogs Josh Addo-Carr after his failed drugs test.It's now confirmed that World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe is in the running to become the new International Olympic Committee president.  And the hearing into the defending EPL champions Manchester City is beginning - but what are the City group being accused of?  Sports commentator Chris Glassock brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Government's looking like it will bring on a vote today over key housing legislation, even though it's likely to fail.Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume put industrial relations on the agenda, saying the Coalition would likely look to wind back the "same job, same pay" legislation plus several other aspects of new IR law. This now has the public backing of the Business Council of Australia - so, are we seeing an election issue opening up here?Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

The Federal Government had hoped its signature housing legislation, aimed at helping thousands of Australians buy their first home, would pass through the Senate this week - but the Coalition and the Greens have vowed to vote it down.Coalition spokesman on Home Ownership, Andrew Bragg told RN Breakfast the Build-To-Rent legislation is "a very bad idea", which corporatises the market. The Coalition has also criticised the Help-To-Buy scheme, with Andrew Bragg saying "Australians need to own houses not the Government."Guest: Andrew Bragg, Coalition spokesman on Home OwnershipProducer: Anne Barker

Warning: This story discusses suicideNew figures collated by the Queensland Treasury show that Australians are losing a staggering $32 billion a year on gambling - the highest per head of population in the world.Kate* lost her brother to suicide when he was 24, he left a note on his laptop that said "I am taking my own life because I am pathologically addicted to gambling". Kate joined RN Breakfast to tell her brother's story and expose what she says is the predatory behaviour of sports betting companies - she is calling on the Albanese Government to introduce a full ban on gambling advertising saying "it's too late for my family, but it's not too late for others." Guest: Kate*, *Not her real name - changed at her request.Producer: Steve CannaneIf this story has raised any issues for you, you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 14, or The National Gambling Helpline is 1800 858 858

Australia is in dire need of doctors, especially GPs in rural and remote areas.But there are concerns a new streamlined registration process for international doctors could result in under-qualified or even unqualified doctors working in overwhelming and unsupported settings.Guest: Dr Nicole Higgins, president of the Royal Australian College of General PractitionersProducer: Kate Jones 

The second assassination attempt on Donald Trump has raised many questions about the level of security around the Former President and the protocols in place for protecting the Republican Presidential Candidate.A former secret service agent took RN Breakfast inside the protection detail that surrounds a President and Former PresidentGuest: Bill Gage, Former Secret Service agent and senior security consultant with SafeHaven Security GroupProducer: Matt Simpson

At least 750,000 are on the brink of starvation in South Sudan following months of civil war and a series of environmental disasters. Humanitarian groups say a disaster of this scale has not been seen in decades, with the World Food Programme warning it could become the world's largest hunger crisis. Guest: Mary Ellen McGroarty, South Sudan's Country Director for the UN World Food Programme. Producer: Niamh Dunne

The Scottish government is expected to officially accept Australia’s multi-million dollar investment, clearing the way for Glasgow to host the Games in 2026.Guest:  Emily Rosemond, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and director of Sport at QUT. Producer: Niamh Dunne

A on Republican nominee Donald Trump rocked the United States on Sunday. So, should the former President take more precautions between now and the election in November? And how might it effect his election campaign? Guest: Matt Klink, Republican political consultant and strategistProducer: Richard Crabtree

A modern coming-of-age drama by one of Australian most exciting voices is returning to the stage after a stellar run and rave reviews.Golden Blood is inspired by events in Merlynn Tong's life and follows two estranged siblings after the death of their mother set around the nightclubs of Singapore.Guest:Merlynn Tong, writer and star of Golden Blood Producer: Kimberley Price

Midwest princess Chappell Roan took home 'Best New Artist' at the MTV Video Music Awards after a rapid rise to the top of the charts. But the pop-star is far from an overnight success, and has been slogging it out for a long time . Now she's setting boundaries with superfans, who have built a para-social relationship with her.Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show Executive Producer

Bird flu has been in the headlines recently as a highly pathogenic strain spread around the world and three separate strains were detected in Australia. Now, a US man in the state of Missouri has tested positive for H5 bird flu and according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention he didn't report any contact with animals ahead of the diagnosis.Dr Norman Swan, co-host of Radio National's Health Report and the What's That Rash? podcast, joined host Steve Cannane to discuss. 

There have been dozens of underworld killings in Sydney over the past four years. Execution style murders that have taken place in very public places.Four Corners investigates how much the New South Wales police knew about the shootings before they took place, and if they should've intervened to stop them.Guest: Mahmood Fazal, Four Corners ReporterProducer: Matt Simpson   

Former President Donald Trump is safe after gun shots were fired at his Florida gold course in what the FBI are saying in an apparent assassination attempt.A alleged suspect has been arrested after fleeing the golf club in West Palm Beach. The White House has said that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed about the incident and are "relieved to know" that Trump is safe. Guest: Meg Kinnard, AP National Politics ReporterProducer: Matt Simpson 

Acclaimed Australian author Don Watson has turned his observational wit to the upcoming US election.In his Quarterly Essay, High Noon; Trump, Harris and America on the Brink,  Watson describes Trump turning Republican politics into an "addictive world of TV wrestling".Guest: Don Watson

The Coalition has flagged it could unpick the Government's same job, same pay laws, which primarily affect labour hires. ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says the Coalition was always going to make Industrial Relations reforms an election issue. McManus says from discussions "behind closed doors" with big business they've "already well and truly promised to take rights off workers, Jane Hume just said it out loud."Guest: Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary 

Labor's housing bills, Help-to-Buy and Build-to-Rent, are yet to pass the Senate - with the Coalition and the Greens continuing to oppose the legislation.Greens Housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather told RN Breakfast the Greens "accept" they aren't going to get through all of their demands, but says "neither [of the bills] give light at the end of the tunnel" for struggling renters.Guest:Max Chandler-Mather, Greens Housing and Homelessness spokesperson

Australia has joined other Western nations in slapping new sanctions on Iran - in the wake of reports that Iran is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for its war against Ukraine. The Federal Government has targeted another five Iranians with financial sanctions and travel bans.And in the US, the FBI say they "investigating what appears to be an "attempted assassination" of former President Donald Trump at a golf course in Florida, Foreign Minister Penny Wong told RN Breakfast "political violence has no place in any society and certainly has no place in a democracy."Guest: Penny Wong, Foreign MinisterProducer: Anne Barker

This week, the Federal Government hopes to ease some of those woes with its Help-to-Buy and Build-to-Rent Bills listed for debate in the Senate this week. But the government is facing fierce opposition from the Coalition and the Greens.Housing Minister, Clare O'Neil told RN Breakfast the housing will make a "tangible difference" for key workers - saying it's "the Greens I'm really worried about". The Housing Minister says "all the talk ... doesn't mean much unless we get support in the Senate."Guest: Clare O'Neil, Housing Minister

Australians have lost over $2.7 billion dollars to scammers and the Government has a proposed new crackdown to combat scammers.The proposal has been welcomed by the big banks, but consumer groups have said they won't go far enough in protecting the victims of scams.Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative ReporterProducer: Matt Simpson

The challenge of tackling microplastics and PFAS chemicals, known as forever chemicals, will be played out at a major international conference beginning in Adelaide today.More than 700 experts from around the world will explore the gravity of the issue, and ways to reduce and restore the harm from these substances at the conference hosted by hosted by the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment.Guest:Ravi Naidu, Laureate Professor at the University of Newcastle’s Global Centre for Environmental Remediation; CEO of CRC-CAREProducer: Matt Simpson

The US and the UK have delayed a decision on whether to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western-supplied missiles to strike military targets inside Russia.At the centre of the talks - between US President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer - was the Storm Shadow, which is a British-French missile that the UK supplied to Kyiv last year but has not been given the green-light for use outside Ukrainian borders.Guest: Fabian Hoffmann is a doctoral research fellow at the Oslo Nuclear ProjectProducer: Anne Barker

Former Vice President Dick Cheney is the latest in a long line of Republicans to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris and The Democratic party for the upcoming election.Many leading conservative commentators are now calling on Former President George W Bush to break his silence and also endorse the Democrats this NovemberGuest:  Bill Kristol, Conservative commentator and Fmr White House Chief of StaffProducer: Matt Simpson

The Prime Minister's Literary Award for Fiction was announced last night. Anam a compelling story about the complexities of returning home, belonging, and a history marked by war won the award for fiction.The debut novel of André Dao - a Melbourne based writer who's work includes elevating the voices of asylum seekers in Australia - the novel explores his on his own true story about returning to his ancestral roots in Vietnam and uncovering his family's history. Guest: Andre Dao Producer: Kimberley Price and Joanna Crothers

When you think of comfort food, what springs to mind?Yotam Ottolenghi is a name synonymous with making masterchefs out of home cooks, and in his latest release with Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wrigley, he's sprucing up comfort food.Guests: Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh.Producer: Kimberley Price.

On Saturday 5.5 million voters get to decide who their local representatives will be as elections take place across 128 local government councils in New South Wales.An administrative error by local Liberal Party officials means there will be no liberal candidates on the ballot paper in dozens of contests.Guest: Ben Raue, election analyst​ and blogger at tallyroom.com.au 

Stepping down as CEO of Nine Entertainment, Mike Sneesby said this has been one of the "most challenging" years of his career. In the past months he has overseen bitter pay negotiations, staff cuts and allegations of covering up inappropriate behaviour of former executives.Managing Editor of Mumbrella, Neil Griffiths says Mike Sneesby's legacy is the role is "tainted" and "the writing was on the wall". But he says there "is opportunity in the crisis" for a major cultural overhaul at the network. But who will step into the CEO role?Guest: Neil Griffiths, Managing Editor of MumbrellaProducer: Matt Simpson 

David Speers says the Government's deal with the Coalition on the aged care overhaul was "critical", and a "rare example" of reform. He says while the major party truce on this issue is in part due to national interest consideration, Peter Dutton deserves credit as this "hits his base more than Labor's."It comes as the Government's gone on a bit of an online crusade this week, with several bills and initiatives focused on the online space - the most prominent the proposed age limits on social media. Sam Maiden says while it's "a grand experiment.. and it won't be perfect, it's worth trying."Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

The big question in the AFL is can the brash young Hawks continue their memorable season - or will it be a Port Adelaide bounce back to form?And after a couple of years off speculation English giants Manchester City will face an independent tribunal accused of cheating the fair play rules.  The Defending NRL Premiers Penrith begin their finals campaign against the Sydney Roosters tonight - and the Ice man Nathan Cleary is back to lead the Panthers attack.Sports commentator Chris Glassock brings the latest news from the world of sport.port.

After a breakthrough deal with the Coalition, the Federal Government will help older Australians live at home for longer and improve conditions and protections for people living in aged care facilities. Aged Care Minister Anika Wells told RN Breakfast the $5.6 billion dollar package is one of the most "transformational reforms" and the biggest reform to aged care in 30 years. She says the result of the aged care task force recommendations and negotiations with the Opposition is something "viable". Guest: Anika Wells, Aged Care MinisterProducer: Ali Benton

It turns out juvenile eels can be eaten by a predator fish and then escape out the gills to freedom before being digested. They back up, sneak out the stomach and through the gills backwards. And it turns out, the slippery escape isn't totally unique to eels.And 'dinosaur tree' saplings in NSW are going up for auction - but they prehistoric Wollemi pines don't come cheap.Brainteaser (answer in the audio):What do these words have in common?Thunder, Sundry, Monarch, Satchel and Frisky For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

A Tasmanian man, who has lost more than $100,000 to gambling, has backed calls for the Prime Minister to hold wider consultation with people like him.Mark Kempster says by rejecting an outright ban on gambling advertising - Anthony Albanese is protecting an industry that has ruined lives like his.Guest: Mark Kempster, reformed gamblerProducer: Anne Barker

Anti-war protests in Melbourne turned violent this week outside Australia's biggest military expo in Melbourne. Police called the protests "abhorrent", while several human rights groups have criticised what they say was an overuse of force by police.Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece says the protestors don't represent the city.Guest: Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor of MelbourneProducer: Richard Crabtree

In the early 2000s, Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts was concerned for women who couldn't get access to legal and safe abortions.So, she hired a boat, would legally dock in a country that banned or criminalised abortion, pick up local women in need, and then take them out to international waters to perform safe abortions on a ship. Now, Dr Gomperts is turning her attention to the US, mailing abortion pills to women who need them via a loophole in US law.Guest:Dr Rebecca Gomperts, founder of Aid Access and Women on WavesProducer:Ali Benton

Haitian Americans have said they don't feel safe, after Donald Trump accused Haitian immigrants of stealing peoples pets and eating them. The Republican presidential candidate's false claims have been widely condemned and were debunked by the moderators during the debate. But the gfounder of Haitian American Foundation for Democracy says the racist remarks "threatens" the community.Guest: Michelle Austin Pamies, Founder of Haitian American Foundation for DemocracyProducer:  Matt Simpson  

At least 18 are dead and dozens injured after an Israeli air-strike on the Nuseirate school turned refugee camp in Gaza. Six aid workers are among those killed, in what UNWRA  says in the highest single incident death toll among its workers. Nebal Farsakh from the Palestine Red Crescent Society told RN Breakfast when humanitarian zones are attack, it confirms "there are no safe places in Gaza." Israeli claims the school was being used as a control centre by Hamas.Guest: Nebal Farsakh, Palestine Red Crescent Society 

Dr Tracy Westerman was the first Aboriginal person in Australia to complete a combined Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology and has gone on to fund and mentor 55 future Indigenous psychologists. Now, Dr Tracy Westerman has released her memoir 'Jilya'.Guest: Dr Tracy Westerman AM Producer: Kimberley Price

A new thriller in cinemas starring James McAvoy puts a sinister spin on the English countryside. Speak No Evil  is a psychological thriller about a villain hiding in plain sight.And also out this week is Last Summer  about a middle aged lawyer, Anne who embarks on a affair with her seventeen year old step son. The Screen Show's Jason Di Rosso says it's a dinner party discussion starter.RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.

12-year-old Rafferty Stevens wrote to the Prime Minister to thank him for supporting the Paralympics - and the PM read that letter in parliament yesterday. Raff is a wheelchair athlete in both tennis and basketball - and hopes to make it to the 2032 Paralympic Games.Guest: Rafferty StevensProducer: Anne Barker

Labor's reforms to the Reserve Bank are at a political impasse - and now they're copping heavy criticism from a former RBA governor. Bernie Fraser told RN Breakfast says the "specialist" approach in the reforms cuts across the charter of the RBA - and will lead to a "preoccupation with inflation" to an exclusion of other things it must take into account as part of its charter.Guest: Bernie Fraser, Former RBA Governor 

Thursday Murder Club is the hit book series by British TV host-turned-novelist Richard Osman. Now, Osman has launched a new book series, with a whole new cast of dysfunctional detectives.And new  Australian novel A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle is a tale of two lives and "the path not taken."Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show 

Today the Albanese Government will introduce legislation to deliver a pay rise for childcare workers. The legislation will set up a special account to lock in funding for a 15 per cent wage increase for workers.This government says the legislation will give workers certainty that funding is set aside for a wage increase and make it harder for future Government's to cut support.Guest: Anne Aly, Early Childhood Education Minister 

Jack Thompson is a legend of Australian film and TV and a household name.And the Aussie icon is gracing screens soon in Runt, a heartwarming movie about a stray dog.Guest: Jack Thompson, Australian actorProducer: Kate Jones

The Government's new misinformation legislation being introduced today, but Independent Senator David Pocock is warning that it's remit isn't wide enough.The Senator has raised the alarm about generative AI, telling RN Breakfast is was "urgent" for the Government to deal with the growing threat of generative AI in election periods before the next federal election.Guest: David Pocock, Independent Senator Producer:Joe Sullivan

The Government's moving ahead with some key legislation being introduced, much of it aimed at the online space. What do we know?This comes on the back of the Government's proposed age limits on social media - but is that workable?The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News 

Calls are mounting for the Federal Government to do more on gambling reforms and to not abandon the key recommendations of the Murphy review.Gambling reform advocate Peter Costello told RN Breakfast while he's not a gambling prohibitionist, children should be protected from being "groomed" by the industry through advertising.  He says while the "blindspot" in the US is guns, in Australia it's gambling - and gambling losses.Guest:Tim Costello, chief advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform Producer: Eleni Psaltis 

Tensions between the mining industry's peak body and the Albanese Government heated up this week in the bush capital. Minerals Council chief executive Tania Constable told RN Breakfast the government's industrial relations reforms are already having an impact on the industry and are "a solution looking for a problem."Guest: Tania Constable, Minerals Council of Australia Chief ExecutiveProducer: Eddy Diamond, Joanna Crothers 

After years of schoolyard bullying, Caitlyn Hincks was driven to the edge. Then a friend asked her to go have a chat on the beach and that connection changed her plans.Now an ambassador for the national suicide prevention charity R U OK?, September 12th is a day close to her heart.Guest: Caitlyn Hincks, ambassador for the national suicide prevention charity R U OK? Producer: Kate JonesIf this discussion has raised issues for you or anyone you know, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

After years of price explosions since the pandemic, rental prices are finally plateauing.Property research firm CoreLogic's national rental index recorded 0 per cent growth over July and August - the least since the index fell 0.2 per cent in July 2020.Guest: Tim Lawless, CoreLogic's research director, Asia PacificProducer: Kate Jones

It was the debate that experts said was a make or break for both Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump had their first and possibly only debate, with both candidates accusing each other of lying - and both defending their records on everything from immigration to abortionGuest: Donna Crane is a lecturer in Political Science at San Jose State University Producer: Matt Simpson

Tent boxing was a popular form of entertainment across Australia in the 1970s. Kid Snow takes us back to those days with English actor Billy Howle taking on the titular role with an all-star Aussie cast.  Hejoined RN Breakfast to talk about how he managed fight scenes and filming in Esperance, Western Australia.Guest: Billy HowleProducer: Kimberley Price

The US election polls have Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump virtually tied in key swing states, adding extra pressure to the upcoming Presidential debate.The last US Presidential debate ended in a change of candidate, what will be the outcome of this next Presidential debate?Guest: Nick Bryant, Former US Correspondent for the BBCProducer: Matt Simpson  

Repeat and high-risk family violence offenders will have to wear GPS trackers and face prison if they don't, as part of several reforms to WA legislation. The changes follow the Cook Government's promise to criminalise coercive control. Guest: John Quigley, WA Attorney-GeneralProducer: Joanna Crothers

Thousands of demonstrators have begun to gather outside a global military convention in Melbourne this morning.The 'Land Forces' expo is a showcase of Australia's military innovation from private companies and the Australian Army. Guest:Bec Shrimpton, Director of Defence Strategy and National Security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Both major parties are now backing a social media ban for young people ... with an age limit likely to be between 14 and 16 years.

The Treasurer is trying to pass RBA reforms. But the Opposition refusing to support it, and the Greens are calling for a list of demands - how much of a task is ahead?And opinion is divided across the community about the proposed social media age restrictions.The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

As the Albanese Government looks for a lifeline to pass its RBA reforms, the Greens could hold the keys.It comes as the Coalition has refused to back the reforms, but Greens leader Adam Bandt says while his party is open to negotiations they have some key demands.Guest: Adam Bandt, Greens leaderProducer: Joe Sullivan

In a speech to the National Press Club the Chair of Universities Australia will call for the Government to scrap it's caps on international student and outline why higher education should be front and centre of the upcoming election.He says it's a time for Universities to stop being used as political pawns.GUEST:  Professor David Lloyd, Chair of Universities AustraliaPRODUCER: Matt Simpson    

With the price of produce up and spending on hospitality down, some restaurants have been confronted with a difficult choice. Unable to make ends meet, Carlton's Epocha restaurant has decided to close its doors. 

The 2024 Global Methane Budget highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20 per cent globally in the past two decades.So, what kind of reductions in methane emissions would be needed?Guest: Dr Pep Canadell, Executive Director for the Global Carbon Project - CSIROProducer: David Cook 

Dozens of people have been killed in southern Gaza, and scores wounded, in a series of Israeli air strikes at a humanitarian zone set up to house displaced people.The Israeli Defence Force says its aircraft attacked an operations centre in Khan Younis, belonging to Hamas fighters, but that it took measures to protect civilians. Guest: Sam Rose, UN Relief and Works AgencyProducer: Anne Barker

The US has accused Iran of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine, imposing fresh sanctions on those it believes helped supply the weapons.It comes as Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia, targetting Moscow and other regions, killing at least one woman and wrecking dozens of homes.Guest: Yuriy Sak, former adviser to Ukraine's defence minister and the current adviser to the country's minister of Strategic Industries  

In a significant crackdown on immigration, Germany's government has announced plans to tighten controls at all of its land borders.It says the move is necessary in a bid to tackle irregular migration and concerns over Islamist extremism.Guest: Professor Dr Stefan Marschall, Heinrich-Heine University DüsseldorfProducer: David Cook 

As the Albanese Government proposes banning young people from social media, what do those impacted think?Ava and Vancouver are both in high school and are right on the edge of that age group the government has in its sights for its proposed ban. They joined RN Breakfast to share their thoughts.Guests: Ava, Melbourne High School studentVancouver, Melbourne High School studentProducers:Eddie Diamond and Richard Crabtree

The famous Deni Ute Muster has become a huge stage for international and local country music artists. This year, Darlinghurst will take to the stage. But before they do, they're heading to Nashville for some songwriting sessions.Featuring: Darlinghust singer Pagan Newman and producer Damian Cafarella

Thousands of farmers are expected to gather outside Parliament House in Canberra today to rally against what they call 'anti-farming' policies.Initially called to oppose the live sheep export ban, the rally has grown to cover a range of policies that farmers say are hurting farming communities.Guest: David Jochinke, President of the National Farmers' Federation 

The Prime Minster has promised legislation before the next election which will impose age restrictions and ban kids from using social media platforms.The legislation will be informed by a review undertaken by the South Australian government as part of its draft laws which were announced yesterday.Guest: Professor Ben Edwards, ANU lead researcher on the 'Generation' studyProducer: Eddy Diamond

Last night's Four Corners program lifted the lid on the practices of strata companies that manage apartments and housing complexes across Australia.Adam Promnitz from the Strata Owners' Alliance has had his own frustrations with strata management.He set up the Strata Owners' Alliance, specifically to help owners deal with management companies.Guest: Adam Promnitz, Strata Owners' AllianceProducer: Anne Barker

After 3 years, and almost 6000 submissions the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was handed down to Parliament yesterday.The final report had 122 recommendations.Kat Rae and Julie-Ann Finney told RN Breakfast they want to see action to set up of a body to improve the understanding of deaths by suicide start "right away".Julie-Ann Finney says "lived experience will tell you what needs to be done", not "voices of the past" and the "old guard."Guest: Julie-Ann Finney, her son David was an ex-navy officer he took his own life in 2019Kat Rae, military veteran; her husband Andrew was a military veterans who died from suicide in 2017Producer: Matt Simpson    If this discussion has raised any issues with you then you can reach out to Lifeline Australia 13 11 14.OrOpen Arms a service for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families to seek this free and confidential support on 1800 011 046 

The Government says it will consider all of the recommendations of the Veterans Royal Commission, but Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh just told me he wants to move "quickly". And the Albanese Government appears to want to bring in age restrictions on social media. So, what details do we know about their approach?Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

One of the key recommendations of the parliamentary inquiry into online betting harm was that the federal government should bring in a national regulator.Currently the Northern Territory Racing Commission has become the de-facto regulator for many of the biggest sports betting companies in the country, after they set up shop in Darwin to minimise tax.Guest:Lauren Levin, Financial Counselling Australia gave evidence to the inquiry about why Australia needs a national gambling regulatorProducer: Steve Cannane 

Bulldogs star Josh Addo Carr was a noticeable absentee from Canterbury's end of season presentation evening last night, as the NRL investigates whether he failed a roadside drugs test. In AFL, Time is not on the side of Hawks star Will Day as he loses his race to be ready for Friday's Semi Final against Port Adelaide. And the Socceroos road to redemption begins in Jakarta tonight when they take on Indonesia in another world cup qualifier.  It comes as the Federal government announced a gender equity board policy for national sporting organisations. Sports commentator Sport with Chris Glassock brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans' Suicide released 122 final recommendations yesterday, including calls for a new support body to be established to help defence personnel transition to civilian life.Matt Keogh, Minister for Veterans' Affairs  told RN Breakfast the Albanese Government wants to look at all of the recommendations "collectively", but says they understand the urgency of the task. Guest:Matt Keogh, Minister for Veterans' Affairs  Producer: Eleni Psaltis If you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Or Open Arms on 1800 011 046 - that's the 24-hour mental health support for Navy, Army & Air Force personnel, veterans and their families.

A bill to create the Environment Protection Agency is listed for debate in the Senate, but it has yet to secure the support it needs from the opposition or crossbench.Greens Environment spokesperson, Sarah Hanson-Young has called for the Government to close "loopholes" that water down the power of the agency, and come to an outcome that's "positive for the environment". She says "there is a pathway through" and the Greens are open to compromise in negotiations.Guest: Sarah Hanson-Young Greens Environment spokespersonProducer: David Cook 

Schoolies is supposed to be a time when final year graduates let their hair down and have a bit of fun before their next big step in life.But a new investigation by triple j Hack has revealed incidents of suspected needle spiking on the Gold Coast and in Byron Bay late last year.Reporter: Kimberley Price

New polling from Redbridge Group shows the majority of Australians want house prices to fall.The poll - commissioned by Everybody's Home - also reveals that the majority want the government to consider "more drastic solutions" to address housing affordability. Guest: Everybody's Home spokesperson Maiy AzizeProducer: Richard Crabtree

Venezuela's opposition candidate for president - who many regard as the rightful winner of July's election - has fled the country for Spain, under apparent threat of imminent arrest.Edmundo Gonzalez fled the country days after the Venezuelan government - led by authoritarian president Nicolas Maduro - filed a warrant for his arrest.Guest: Samantha Schmidt Washington Post, Bogotá bureau chiefProducer: Anne Barker

The US Department of Justice has confirmed it has cracked down on a number of websites linked to a Russian disinformation campaign - and had charged two Russian state media employees.The US accused Russia of a malicious influence campaign and using millions of dollars to impact the outcome of the election.Guest: Precious N Chatterje-Doody, Senior lecturer in politics and international studies specialising in Russian propaganda at The Open University Producer: Matt Simpson

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd has captivated and scared audiences for decades. Very soon, the Victoria Opera will be taking to the stage to share its latest interpretation of the much-loved horror production.Featuring: Ben Mingay and Antoinette Halloran

7 years ago, Australian businesswoman and fashion model Elle Macpherson, was diagnosed with cancer. Now in clinical remission, Macpherson is sharing her "integrative medicine approach", which involves swapping chemotherapy in favour of what she calls "an intuitive, heart-led, holistic approach-therapy". Dr. Norman Swan says while Elle Macpherson is just telling her own story, she has probably been "lucky" with the way her cancer - in and of itself - has developed. He says death rates from breast cancer have dropped by 40% because of research and targetted medical treatment.Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report 

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The devastation of Super Typhoon Rai showed a whole generation of Filipino youth the impacts of climate change, according to youth activist Grace Ann Enriquez.Now in Canberra, she's joining First Nations climate activist Eduardo Maher and other youth campaigners in calling for the federal government to take stronger action on climate change. Guests:Grace Ann Enriquez, Climate activist from the PhilippinesEduardo Maher, First Nations climate activist with Yawuru, Jabirr-Jabirr, Bardi-Jawi, and Nyul-Nyul heritage and Former Indigenous Ranger with the YawuruProducers: Anne Barker and Luke Siddham Dundon

How has Lachlan Murdoch navigated his family legacy, intense sibling rivalry – and a complicated relationship with his father, Rupert?Tonight on ABC TV, the first episode of a three-part Australian Story special sheds light on one of the most enigmatic and least-understood characters in the media industry. The series comes as a legal battle over Rupert Murdoch's succession plan is about to unfold in the courts.Guest:Paddy Manning, ABC Journalist; Author 'The Successor'

The American Heart Association has certified a number of new songs for hands only CPR, including two Charli XCX songs from brat.CPR relies on getting the rhythm right at 100-120 bpm and as Ce Benedict tells RN Breakfast there are plenty of songs that can be used. Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show Executive Producer

The lack of childcare services available is causing financial and mental health struggles for families in remote, rural and regional Australia. Many parents are unable to work or forced to find work that is low-paying or unsuitable, because they can't access better care.Guest: Maddy Butler, The Parenthood

South Australia could become the first place in the country to ban children under 14 from using social media - proposing laws which would force social media companies to ban children from using their platforms, or face fines.SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the tech giants need to be held to account, as they "industrialise addiction". The Premier says SA are turning the obligation and responsibility to social media accounts, rather than children and their parents.Guest: Peter Malinauskas, South Australia PremierProducer: Eddy Diamond

The census issue seem to have been resolved, with the Government now confirming there will be a question on gender - as well as sexuality.And as Parliament returns for another sitting week, aged care reforms are set to be introduced - after months of negotiations with the opposition. And is the Albanese Government looked to use the week to reset?The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

The Royal Commission report into Defence and Veteran Suicides will be handed to the government today, amid calls for its recommendations to be fully implemented.In her first speech to parliament a decade ago Senator Jacqui Lambie called for a royal commission into the Department of Veterans Affairs and how it failed to look after veterans. She told RN Breakfast her feelings today "are everywhere", but she says the "hard work starts today."Guest:Jacqui Lambie SenatorProducers: Scott Wales and Luke Siddham DundonIf this story has raised any issues for you, please call:Lifeline Australia - on 13 11 14 Open Arms - current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families are able to seek this free and confidential support - on 1800 011 046ADF Mental Health All-hours Support Line - for current serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families - on 1800 628 036

Several earthquakes in the past few weeks have been roughly centred on BHP's Mount Arthur Mine  in the Hunter Valley, which has a very shallow epicentre.But is it coincidence, and what are scientists doing to find out if there's a link?Guest: Dr Trevor Allen, Geoscience Australia Producer: Anne Barker

Canada looks like it could be heading towards an early election, after key political ally - the progressive New Democratic Party - pulled support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Political journalist Bill Curry says while the move is adding some "uncertainty" to election timing, and it doesn't look like there will be an election "in the next few months" - but suggests the election may come earlier than expected next year.Guest:Bill Curry,  political journalist with the The Globe and The MailProducer: David Cook and Sarah Bamford

US Presidential historian Professor Allan Lichtman has accurately predicted the winner of every US Presidential Election since 1984, with one exception.He uses a method involving 13 factors to decide if the party who are currently in power, will remain in power. Professor Lichtman has put his formula across the 2024 Presidential Election and reveals his prediction.Guest: Allan Lichtman - Professor of History at American UniversityProducer: Matt Simpson  

The 2024 Paris Paralympics has come to a close, with Australia taking home 18 gold medals - placing ninth on the medal tally.And as the closing ceremony gets underway, Paralympians are calling for more of a focus on para-sport and an increase to funding. Guest: David Mark, ABC National Sports ReporterProducer: Niamh Dunne

Nationwide protests took place across France following Emmanuel Macron's choice for Prime Minister. Centre-right politician Michel Barnier will be the next French Prime Minster, two months after left-wing coalition narrowly won a snap election back in July. Guest: Jean-Yves Camus is a political analyst and an Associate Research Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic AffairsProducer: Niamh Dunne

'I'm Not Really Here' tells the story of 17-year-old Jonah, a gay, Aboriginal teenagers who arrives in a new town with his family.It's the novel Gary Lonesborough wishes he saw on library bookshelves when he was growing up in Bega, New South Wales.Guest: Gary Lonesborough, authorProducer: Kimberley Price

The AFLW is set for a rare spectacle tonight, with the Western Bulldogs set to host Port Adelaide not at their western suburbs home ground - but at the league's Colosseum - the MCG.Its just the third time the AFLW will play on the field - and just the second time the league has scheduled a double header with a men's final -with the Doggies set to take on Hawthorn right after.Guest: Kylie Watson-Wheeler, President of the Western Bulldogs AFL team

At the Paralympics, Lauren Parker has earned a place in the history books and she's among three gold medals overnight.She won the road race meaning she has won gold medals in two different sports, Timothy Hodge in the pool and long jumper Vanessa Low, with a world record, in the long jump.In football, the Socceroos suffered a shock loss to Bahrain in their world cup qualifying game on the Gold Coast last night.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Reserve Bank Governor has all but confirmed interest rate's won't be cut anytime soon, despite acknowledging that some Australians can't make their mortgage repayments.Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, Bran Black told RN Breakfast inflation is having a "significant impact" on businesses, and increasing productivity is "the best way" we can combat inflation.Guest: Bran Black, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia

Former Labor leader and Albanese Government Cabinet Minister Bill Shorten is retiring from politics, after 17 years in Parliament.He told RN Breakfast he's "incredibly grateful" for the outpouring of support, but he says he doesn't want to waste another minute in his current role.Bill Shorten says he wants to make Australia "a better country" in his new role as Vice Chancellor of the University of Canberra - and  says the "best resource we have is people" with education the best path "from disadvantage to advantage."Guest:Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Guest:Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme 

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

The Country Liberal Party's win in the recent Northern Territory election came with a clear mandate, and a thumping majority, with the CLP taking 17 of the NT's 25 seats.New Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro told RN Breakfast that while crime was the key issue, the cost of living was a clear second in the election. And she says her Government's push to lower the age is focused on "accountability" for young offenders and their families Guest: Lia Finocchiaro NT Chief Minister

A new report out today examines ways technology is being exploited to perpetuate gender based violence around the world.Australia's e-safety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, is featured in it.She was targetted and trolled after she exercised her professional powers to take action against Elon Musk's social media platform - X. Guests:Julie Inman Grant, Australia's e-Safety Commissioner  Nina Jankowicz, Co-author: It's everyone's Problem: Mainstreaming Responses to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence   

Australian Paralympian Alexa Leary set a world record in the women's 100 metres freestyle S9, winning her first solo gold medal.

The Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union has voted to split from the ACTU, angry about their support for putting the CFMEU into administration.The rogue union has also vowed to set up a bloc of blue-collar unions to rival the ACTU before the next federal election.Guest: Michelle O'Neil, President of the ACTU 

As the US grapples with the fallout of its deadliest school shooting in 18-months, the 14-year-old Georgia school shooter is in custody, and will face court tomorrow, charged with four counts of murder.It comes as police say the shooter was interviewed 12 months ago about a threat made against a school.Guest:Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's "active shooter" program Producer: Richard Crabtree

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Haiti,  as ongoing gang violence and drug trafficking continue to fuel political instability and insecurity.A month long state of emergency was extended to cover the whole country, and a UN backed mission has seen some 400 police from Kenya deployed in the country.Guest: Widlore Mérancourt, editor-in-chief of the Ayibo PostProducer: David Cook

How do you carbon date a kidney stone, and how can you avoid one?Brainteaser (answer in the audio):I have two cylinders that seem identical: they are the same size and weight and painted the samecolour.But one is hollow and made of heavy brass, while the other is solid and made of lighter aluminium.Neither of them floats in water.How can I tell the cylinders apart without damaging them? For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

Almost two months after France's snap election ended in a political stalemate, Emmanuel Macron has appointed veteran politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. So what else do we know about the man who was once France's youngest ever parliamentarian, and led the marathon Brexit talks in Brussels?

Tina Arena is celebrating 30 years since the release of her hit album "Don't Ask" which had hits like "Sorrento Moon" and "Chains"To celebrate the anniversary Tina has released a fresh remix of Chains and she is reflecting on making the album, and fighting to get Sorrento Moon released as a single.GUEST:  Tina ArenaPRODUCER:  Matt Simpson & Kimberley Price  

Back from the afterlife, comes one of the iconic big screen characters of the 1980s -  'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'. But does it live up to the cult-status of the original?And also out this week is 'Thelma', about a grannie who falls prey to a phone scam, and sets out to track down the scammers with an old buddy on a mobility scooter. RN film critic and host of The Screen Show Jason Di Rosso joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest in cinema.

An Indigenous truth-telling commission in Victoria has taken evidence from the descendants of early colonial settlers. That sheds new light on key events that had a devastating impact on the state's First Peoples.The hearing in Melbourne has been looking at events including early massacres of indigenous people in the 1830s and 40s, and the passage of the so-called "Half Caste" Act, which played a role in the Stolen Generations.Guest:Dr Katrina Kell, author, researcherProducer: Anne Barker

20 new animals and plants have been added to Australia's list of threatened wildlife.It comes just a month after 13 other plants and animals were added to the list, leading to renewed calls for the Government to quickly overhaul the country’s nature laws.Guest: Dr Amy Coetsee, Threatened Species Biologist with Zoos Victoria Producer: Niamh Dunne

Australia's ambassador to Iran was summoned by the Iranian government for an Instagram post supporting "Wear It Purple Day".An Iranian diplomat called the post "insulting" in that it "promoted homosexuality", which is a crime in Iran. It comes a month after Iran's ambassador to Australia was called before the Australian government for comments about Palestine. Guest: Patrick Gibbons, former diplomat in TehranProducer: Richard Crabtree

The Climate Change Authority has released its plan on how to secure the energy transition needed to reach net zero by 2050. Chair Matt Kean says the report shows we're making good progress on decarbonising our economy but there are opportunities to "do more and go faster."Guest: Matt Kean, Chair Climate Change AuthorityProducer: Joanna Crothers

The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

At the Paralympics, two world records and a second gold medal to Alexa Leary cap off another successful day for Australia.And in the AFL, it's the tale of two coaches heading into tonight's qualifying final between Port Adelaide and GeelongSports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Federal Opposition claims the latest economic figures show the Albanese Government is mismanaging the economy.But the federal government says the soft growth reflects the impacts of global economic uncertainty, higher interest rates and persistent inflation.Guest: Angus Taylor  Shadow Treasurer 

The government is flagging a package for frontline domestic violence services when it meets with state and territory leaders at tomorrow's National Cabinet. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher told RN Breakfast the Prime Minister will bring forward a "substantial package".Guest: Senator Katy Gallagher, Federal Finance Minister

A new report has called for a nation-wide overhaul of gambling regulations to reduce the toll it's taking on Australia's most vulnerable people. A ban on all gambling advertisements and a reduction in the number of pokie machines are some of the changes being urged by researchers at The Grattan Institute. Guest:Dr Aruna Sathanapally, The Grattan Institute CEO and the report's co-author Producer: Kate Jones

Labor backbenchers are internally pushing the Albanese Government to make dental care part of the Medicare scheme. The debate has been going since the 1970's, but the renewed push comes as The Greens ramp up debate on their proposed tax plan for big business, which they say could be used to expand Medicare.Guest: Dr Mike Freelander, Labor member for the seat of Macarthur, paediatrician  Producer Joanna Crothers

The White House has an updated final ceasefire proposal for Israel and Hamas it says could put an end to fighting, and secure the release of the remaining hostages Eylon Levy was the global face of the Israeli Government until losing his job in March. He told RN Breakfast he is "redoubling" his efforts to rally international pressure for the release of remaining hostages.Guest: Eylon Levy, Former Israeli Government SpokespersonProducer:  Matt Simpson   

New research out this morning says more than 51-million tonnes of plastic ends up in the environment each year.And it's people in wealthier countries like Australia who are among the biggest polluters.Guest: Dr Costas Velis, lecturer in Resource Efficiency Systems at the University of Leeds

Four people are dead and at least nine are injured after a gunman opened fire at a High School in the US state of Georgia Barely a month into the new school term, and barely a couple hours after the first bell, multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.Reporter: Luke Dundon

In 2017 fire ripped through London's Grenfell Tower killing 72 people in what was Britain's deadliest fire in a residential building since World War Two.A 6 year inquiry into the disaster, headed by retired judge Martin Moore-Bick, has delivered its final, damning conclusions.Guest: Kate Lamble, BBC reporter and presenter of the podcast: Grenfell - Building a Disaster

It's been a century since the passing of great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, but his musical masterpieces are still living on today.Some of his most popular works will be celebrated by Melbourne Opera later this month in the upcoming 'Puccini Festival'  - a series of his most loved works.Guest: Helena Dix, SopranoProducer: Kimberley Price and Joanna Crothers

The widespread use of mobiles in the last thirty years has led some people to claim the technology can cause cancer - especially in the head or neck.But a four year scientific review commissioned by the World Health Organisation and led by Australian scientists reports mobile phones do not cause cancer in people.Guest: Associate Professor Ken Karipidis, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency's  Health Impact Assessment Assistant DirectorProducer: David Cook 

Former ABC journalist Tim Bowden has died after a long illness. Bowden was a former war correspondent in Vietnam, the ABC's first correspondent in North America, author of more than 20 books, a documentary maker, historian on Antarctica, and perhaps most famously, the presenter of the long-running television program BackChat. Guest: David Brill, former ABC cinematographer in TasmaniaProducer: Anne Barker

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

After a 13-hour flight from the Vatican, Pope Francis has arrived in Indonesia. He'll spend 11 days in Southeast Asia, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, on the longest overseas tour of his papacy.Guest: Joshua McElwee, Vatican Correspondent for ReutersProducers: Anne Barker and Richard Crabtree

GDP figures out today are expected to show economic growth has stalled, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite and business investment remains weak.Most economist are predicting that growth for the June quarter will be positive - but only just.Guest: Dr Angela Jackson lead economist at Impact Economics and Policy

As the clean-up gets underway,  following on from wild weather across thew southeast, many are turning their minds to insurance claims.The Insurance Council of Australia is advising impacted making a claim as soon as possible and taking photos of damage before making a claim.Guest: Andrew Hall, CEO, Insurance Council of AustraliaProducer: Matt Simpson  

Today's GDP data is expected to show sluggish economic growth. And what's the latest on the debate over visa applications from Gaza?The Chief Political Correspondent for SBS Anna Henderson joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

ASIO Boss Mike Burgess says his comments on the vetting process for people fleeing Gaza for Australia have been "distorted" - and has clarified support for Hamas would be a barrier to getting a visa.Shadow Immigration Minister, Dan Tehan told RN Breakfast the Opposition want to hear the Prime Minister "100 per cent backs Mike Burgess". He says ASIO should do "ongoing checks" on visa holders already in the country.Guest: Dan Tehan Shadow Immigration Minister

Last week, another child died in youth detention in Western Australia, increasing pressure on the Federal Government to find long-term solutions that make the system less harmful to children. National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds told RN Breakfast a Commonwealth coordinated approach to child safety is needed and warns there's no evidence that "tough on crime" policies lead to better outcomes for children.

The Federal government faces more unease over its handling of census questions on sexuality and gender issues.Health, community and LGBTIQ groups want more than one question included to cover areas of gender, sexual orientation and variations of sex characteristics.Guest: Nicky Bath, CEO of LGBTIQ+ Health AustraliaProducer: Anne Barker+

International research has revealed how the highly pathogenic avian flu virus H5-N1 spread into wildlife on the island of South Georgia and the sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands.A genetic assessment has found the virus spread from South America, infecting birds and two species of seals. Guest: Dr Jane Younger, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies -University of TasmaniaProducer: David Cook 

Despite an International Criminal Court warrant for Vladimir Putin's arrest, the Russian leader visited Mongolia - a member of the ICC - without being arrested.The Ukrainian Government have said they are furious and claim this makes Mongolia complicit in Putin's war crimes.Guest: Reed Brody, former war crimes prosecutor and author of 'To Catch a Dictator'Producer:  Matt Simpson    

In the single deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, more than 50 people have been killed in a Russian strike on the central city of Poltava.Two ballistic missiles struck a military communications institute and hospital, which has also injured more than 200 others.Guest:Inna Sovsun, Ukrainian MP in the capital Kyiv Producer: Joe Sullivan

Violence may not be the first theme that springs to mind when you think of Shakespeare's catalogue, but it is a theme present in many of his works. The second instalment of Bell Shakespeare's In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence explores violence through an ensemble cast performing various scenes and monologues. Featuring: Jessica Tovey and Lucy Bell 

Returning for its fourth season this week is Slow Horses, a British spy thriller about a group of agents put out to pasture - staring Gary Oldman.Also out this week is Perfect Couple, a glitzy drama with a cast that includes Nicole Kidman.Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:Return to ParadiseFight Night: The Million Dollar HeistThe Sixth CommandmentWise Guy: David Chase and the SopranosRebel Ridge

The founder and chief executive of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been charged in France, over alleged criminal activity on the controversial messaging app. Holger Roonemaa is an investigative journalist and editor at the Estonian news service, Delphi, he spoke to RN Breakfast about going undercover on the messaging service. Guest:Holger Roonemaa investigative journalist and editor at the Estonian new service, Delphi

The wild weather which has lashed south eastern Australia with destructive winds and flooding, is beginning to ease, but the scale of damage is only beginning to emerge.But flood risks remain for parts of southern and central Tasmania, and damaging winds remain likely for Tasmania and parts of Victoria.Guest:Jenny McAllister Federal Minister for Emergency Management and Cities  

In Tasmania, many in the community are hoping for a reprieve in the wild weather so they can properly assess the damage caused by storms and subsequent flooding.Terry Dunn has only recently moved from Queensland to New Norfolk, north west of Hobart to run the local caravan park. Guest:Terry Dunn, runs the New Norfolk Caravan Park in Tasmania 

Federal Cabinet is gathering this week in Perth, the second time this year cabinet has met in the WA capital.Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

New polling has found 56 per cent of Australians would back a ban on online gambling advertising. The survey of 2000 Australians has found support for a ban is strongest in rural communities and amongst those living with financial stress.Guest: Kos Samaras, RedBridge GroupProducer: Kate Jones

A Russian continues to advance, Ukraine needs more support than ever - and neighbouring country Latvia has been steadfast in that assistance. The Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže is in Australia to meet with her Australian counterpart Penny Wong. She told RN Breakfast they will have a "candid and good exchange of views" - and she says support for Ukraine is "crucially, crucially important."Guest:Baiba Braže, Latvian Foreign Minister

The Federal Government is set to introduce far-reaching aged care legislation later this month.It's designed to introduce a system which recognises the rights of older people, but it could also mean Australians who own homes and have super, will have to pay more to fund the system. Guest: Anne Connolly, ABC investigative reporter

The new Northern Territory Government swept to power last month primarily on the back of a promise to crack down on crime.But community organisations in Alice Springs are now worried that with its strong election mandate, the CLP will plough on with its own plans without consulting the community.

If Donald Trump is to win the Presidential election in November, many pundits believes he has to win the state of Georgia.Joe Biden won the state by a small margin in 2020, and Trump's facing a trial in the state for election interference  And if current polling is anything to go by, the contest will likely go down to the wire. Guest:Dr. Bernard Tamas, Professor of Political Science at Valdosta State University in GeorgiaProducer:Matt Simpson  

Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously voted to uphold the ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.A single judge on Friday blocked Brazil's access to X, after a months long legal battle, in which Musk has failed to comply with orders to suspend accounts guilty of spreading misinformation.Guest: Gustavo Ribeiro co-founded and writes for the Brazilian Report 

In Israel, hundreds of thousands of people continue to fill the streets demanding the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas to bring the remaining hostages home from Gaza.Mass protests since the weekend have escalated, with Israel's biggest union holding a national strike. The growing anger comes days after six hostages were executed by Hamas.Guest: Moshe Lavi's brother in law Omri Miran 

There are between two and 11 million species of fungus that are yet to be discovered. They thrive in darkness, but humans are still very much in the dark about the life of many fungi.A new Australian documentary, Follow The Rain, explores the mysterious magic of mushrooms.Guest: Catherine Marciniak, Filmmaker 'Follow The Rain'Producer:  Madeleine Hanger    

Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report 

The wild weather across Southern Australia has turned deadly., after a 63-year old woman has died near the Murray River when a tree fell on her cabin overnight.Meanwhile approximately 150,000 households are without power across Victoria and Tasmania. Guest: David Cook, RN Breakfast producer based in Westbury Ursula Alquier, lives in West Gippsland/Willow Grove

It's been another day of success and drama for Australia in Paris.While in tennis, Alexei Popyrin looking to continue his career-best Grand Slam run later this morning at the US Open - and  in cycling Ben O'Connor is holding on to the lead in the Tour of Spain.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

There's more music added to streaming services each day than most listeners could get through in a lifetime. Yet it's estimated only 20 per cent of recorded music is available online.

You may think you know Grace Tame from her tenure as Australian of the Year in 2021, her social media accounts, or her many public speeches.But the quick-witted 29-year-old has grown a lot in the past three years - so, what's next for the writer and advocate?Guest: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year in 2021, writer and advocateProducer: Kimberley Price

Youth justice workers in Western Australia have called for systemic changes in the prison system, to prevent further suicides of children or teenagers in custody. A 17-year-old boy took his own life last week, two days after he'd been sent to the Banksia Hill detention centre for children.Guest: Gerry Georgatos, youth justice expert in WAProducer: Anne BarkerIf this interview has raised any concerns for yourself or someone else you know, call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 and the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. 

The Albanese Government's backflip on adding some LGBTQI+ questions in the census has put pressure on Labor. Michelle Grattan says it's clearly it was a "bungle" and warns there is likely more pain to come.The war in Ukraine continues, but questions are being asked about why the Australian embassy in Ukraine remains closed when most other countries have reopened theirs. How will the Government move on this?The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

The newly elected Northern Territory Country Liberal Party Government has pledged to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10.It's part of a push by to curb youth crime, but many experts are warning we need to look at the cognitive abilities of children before we make such law changesGuest: Susan Sawyer, Professor of adolescent health at the University of MelbourneProducer: Anne Barker

Ukraine's defence Minister Rustem Umerov has been in Washington DC lobbying the Biden administration to drop restrictions that prevent them from using long range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory.Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Birmingham was at those talks in Prague after spending part of last week in Ukraine. He told RN Breakfast if elected,  the Coalition would strengthen Australia's commitment to Kyiv.Guest:Simon Birmingham, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs 

The ANU is hosting its annual Migration Update, where it's also calling for the establishment of a National Migration Institute to help shape a better standard of debate on migration.So, what ideas is it putting forward — and would it help make the debate less polarising?Guest: Professor Alan Gamlen, Director The Migration Hub, at the ANUs College of Asia and the Pacific

Insurance premiums are set to rise for another year, despite companies earning net profits in the millions. It's led to questions about whether they are price gouging.It comes as the peak body for financial counsellors are accusing insurance companies of underquoting cash settlements to victims of the 2022 floods.Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter

Some communities in Tasmania are being urged to evacuate, after huge overnight storms worsened major flooding in the state.The SES has issued an warning to evacuate now for parts of the Derwent River downstream of the Meadowbank Dam - around 80 kilometres north-west of Hobart. It's been described as an "unprecedented weather event" for Tasmania over the weekend.Guest:Michelle Dracoulias, Derwent Valley MayorProducer:Scott Wales

Some US Military veterans feel Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has used the graves of fallen soldiers and their grieving families as political props.It's the latest in a long line of controversial comments that Trump has made about soldiers killed or wounded in battle, but why is this incident potentially the most damaging to his election campaign?Guest: Fred Wellman, US Army Combat Veteran and political strategistProducer:  Matt Simpson

The Israel Defence Force confirmed the deaths of six more hostages taken in the 7 October attack by Hamas. The IDF found their bodies in tunnel complex under Gaza.Mass protests are now underway in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, being lef bd a hostage family organisation, which squarely blames Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for the failure to return hostages safely. Guest: Tovah Lazaroff, Editor of the Jerusalem Post  Producer: Niamh Dunne

International best-selling author Liane Moriarty's 10th novel follows the reactions of a plane full of people who learn the circumstance of their deaths by a passenger psychic. Here One Moment explores complexities in death and whether fate can be challenged. Guest: Liane Moriarty, authorProducer: Kimberley Price

The 2024 AFLW season kicks off today and while there's excitement about the league's return, scheduling is once again causing concerns.The season's fixture has been forced to work around the men's footy finals beginning next weekend.Guest:Emma Moore, General Manager of the AFLW 

Scientists have just published the biggest ever survey of the "microbiome" of common foods. and it turns out there are THOUSANDS of microbes that make their home in our food.Scientists discovered nearly 11,000 different species of bacteria and fungus, including some that are completely new to science.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science EditorBrainteaser (answer in the audio):Which is the odd word out?KALEIDOSCOPEGRAPPLE CHARDONNAY PEACE CORNUCOPIA For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

Jonathan Berry has made history as the first Queer Aboriginal man to win the title of Mr Universe.He's also the first Australian to win a Mr or Miss Universe title since Jennifer Hawkins.Guest:Jonathan Berry, Mr UniverseProducer: Ali Benton

Doctors from around the world are using the instant messaging service Whatsapp to guide surgeons in Gaza through life saving procedures they have never performed before.The Lancet medical journal says one thousand doctors have joined the group to help those in Gaza treating severely injured causalities from the conflict.Guest: Dr Osaid Alser, Surgeon Producer: David Cook 

At the Paralympic, Australia has its first gold medallist – Thomas Gallagher in the pool.He won the S10 men's 50 metre final, but its not the only medal Aussie athletes have claimed so far.In tennis, Australia's Jordan Thompson has caused an upset at the US Open, while in cricket, Will Pucovski has made the decision to retire after a series of concussions.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Labor backbenchers have broken ranks with the Government over the call not to include more specific questions to collect sexuality and gender identity data in the next census. Sam Maiden told RN Breakfast the Government has "stuffed it" on the issue and she believes Labor will be forced to backflip and overturn their decision.Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

There's growing frustration over the Albanese Government's decision to exclude questions on sexuality from the next census, despite a previous commitment to do so.Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer told RN Breakfast that the issue should be non-controversial. She says adding the data was a "non-issue" until the Government decided to make this decision - and claims by not going forward with adding the data, the Government is counterintuitively  "feeding" into the nastiness it claims its protecting the community from. She's calling on the Government to "just get on with it."Guest:Bridget Archer, Tasmanian Liberal MP Producer: Scott Wales

 The heads of the "Big Four" banks are fronting up to a parliamentary committee this week, to face questions about the state of the economy and consumer spending.MPs spent yesterday questioning the chief executives of the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac, and later today the heads of NAB and ANZ will be under the spotlight.Guest:Keith Wolahan,  Federal Liberal MP; House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics memberProducer:Scott Wales

The 2024 Paralympic Games are underway in Paris, France, where Australian Paralympian Bridget Murphy is reading for the ride of her life in the Para Equestrian events.Guest: Bridget Murphy, Para Equestrian, Australian Paralympian

In just a few hours, Kamala Harris will face the first major unscripted interview of her presidential campaign.Harris will appear on CNN alongside her vice presidential pick Tim Walz, in her most important public appearance before the presidential debate next month.  But she's already facing criticism for not fronting the interview solo.Guest:E.J Dionne, Washington PostProducer: Luke Siddham Dundon 

The discovery of the polyphagous shot-hole borer in West Australia in 2021 prompted a federal bio security response of more than forty million dollars, in the hope it could be eradicated.There's been criticism of the national plan, after the beetle was found outside a large quarantine zone.Guest: Vincent Lanoiselet, WA Chief Plant Biosecurity OfficerProducer: Joanna Crothers

In 2022 the Scottish census asked citizens a voluntary question about their sexual orientation. It was one of the first countries in the world to do so.Guest: Dr Kevin Guyan, researcher and writer on LGBTQ data based at the University of Edinburgh 

The Federal Government is facing backlash over the controversial decision to remove questions about sexuality from the next census. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody is one of those urging the Government to reconsider their decision, telling  RN Breakfast it's "creating division" to not include some members of the community. The Commissioner says "creating unity" would be including everyone in a fair manner.Guest:Dr Anna Cody, Australia's Sex Discrimination CommissionerProducer: Sarah Bamford

Since taking out the NEXT Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Kneecap has received rave reviews from audience. Following the real-life hip-hop group Kneecap's rise to fame, the trio became martyrs for Irish language preservation along the way. Guest: Rich Peppiatt, director and writer

Grab your brolly, because this week Claire Nichols from The Book Show has picked two books where wet weather plays a key role.There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak and Every Last Suspect by Nicola Moriarty.Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show 

This week's announcement by the government to limit international student commencements to 270,000 by next year has flamed fiery reactions from the higher education sector.Guests: Alec Webb, CEO, Regional Universities Network and Yvonne Yeo, CEO, Australian Institute of Workplace Training

The Northern Territory's new CLP Government has been sworn in, and has pledged a series of reforms in law enforcement. Greens Senator Dorinda Cox says she's most concerned about the move to reduce the age of criminal responsibility back down to 10. The Senator says the "move is taking us back decades" - and says the FIrst Nations Closing the Gap Target  for children is going backwards and warns the answer to that is not "bootcamps."Guest: Senator Dorinda Cox Greens' First Nations spokeswoman 

Pacific leaders have given the green light to a major new policing initiative that's been championed by Australia, as a way of improving the region's law enforcement capacity.But the biggest issue on the table at this week's Pacific Island Forum is climate change, something the 18 member states of the forum have been discussing at length over the past few days.Guest: Pat Conroy Minister for International Development and the Pacific

Inflation has slowed to 3.5% for the month of July, but should we take the latest inflation figures as good news or bad news - given it's still too high for the RBA to act?The government has decided not to include a question in the next census about gender and sexuality - which has upset many in the LGBT community - why has the government made that decision?Tom McIlroy, Australian Financial Review's political correspondent joins RN Breakfast for the latest in politics.

Israel has launched its largest targeted military assault in the West Bank in decades. Hundreds of Israeli soldiers are on the ground, as the IDF says it is targeting "armed terrorists".Secretary General fo the Palestinian National Initiative in Ramalla, Dr Mustafa Barghouti spoke to RN Breakfast and rebuked the IDF's claims this was strictly a counter-terrorism measure - stating "we're not occupying Israel, Israel is occupying us". At least 10 Palestinians have been killed during the raids and air strikes.Guest: Dr Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General fo the Palestinian National Initiative in RamallaProducer: Luke Siddham Dundon

The annual rate of headline inflation fell to 3.5 per cent in July, down from 3.8 per cent in June. Treasurer Jim Chalmers told RN Breakfast the data is "encouraging" and show the Albanese Government's economic approach is working.But the Treasurer acknowledges while the figures also showed underlying inflation was moderating, there's still  "lots of work to do" in the fight against inflation.Guest: Jim Chalmers, Federal TreasurerProducer: Scott Wales

A new policing strategy, proposed and paid for by Australia, was endorsed by Pacific Island nations this week. The policy will include establishing a training hub in Brisbane, and experts say it will also help minimise China's influence in the Pacific. Guest: Marian Kapu, ABC journalist based in TongaProducer: Richard Crabtree

Midfielder and veteran Matilda Aivi Luik has been caught in an international doping scandal dating back to 2022, despite never undertaking a test for a banned substance.Luik, who is currently contracted to Swedish club BK Hacken FF is considering legal action after the charges were made by Italy's National Anti-Doping authority in April this year. Guest: Tracey Holmes, journalist, host The Sports AmbassadorProducer: Joanna Crothers

Can chocolate production both be sustainable, and retain the sweetness many enjoy from the productResearchers from Switzerland's Federal Institute of Technology claim to have developed a way of making chocolate using the whole of a cacao plant.Guest: Anian Schreiber, co-founder of chocolate company KoaProducer: Matt Simpson  

In the South China Sea a dangerous new flashpoint has emerged in an ongoing maritime dispute between China and the Philippines.Both countries have claims on reefs and outcrops in the sea around Sabina Shoal - an area that is rich in oil and gas.Guest: Jennifer Parker,  Expert Associate at the ANU's National Security College and a former Naval OfficerProducer: David Cook

In Paris, the 2024 Paralympic Games have officially opened - and one of those representing team Australia in 2024 is multi-talented athlete Jess Gallagher - the first Australian athlete to win Summer and Winter Paralympic medals. She told RN Breakfast she "never envisaged being where I am today" - and says in the last decade of the Paralympics there have been "extraordinary shifts and transformation."Guest:Jess Gallagher, Australian Paralympic athleteProducer: Madeleine Hanger  

The Quandamooka Festival celebrates country and culture and is an arts festival like no other.After a two year break it returns to Queensland's Stradbroke Island, and includes drive in movies, basket weaving and humpback whales sightings.Guest: Avril Quaill, Creative Director, Quandamooka Festival

48-hours after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt - indictment charges against the former president were dismissed.But the former President has not fully dodged criminal charges - today they have been reinstated by the same special counsel Jack Smith who vowed to appeal that ruling. Guest: Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator and former Republican strategist Producer: Eddy Diamond 

Nearly half of accountants and bookkeepers surveyed in new research believe their profession suffers from a negative image, with 80% stating that it is seen as boring.Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business and Investment Policy, CPA Australia

Debate over the protection of Australia's waters has re-ignited this week after another illegal fishing boat from Indonesia was spotted off W-A's Kimberly coast on the weekend.Australian Border Force says there's been a surge of illegal fishing boats in Australian waters coming from Indonesia, and Traditional Owners and tourism operators in WA's far north aren't happy with the response.Guest: Justin Bathurst, Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Some LGBTIQ+ lobby groups say the Prime Minister should be banned from marching in the Mardi Gras, after it was confirmed the next census won't include questions on sexuality and gender.Independent MP Allegra Spender says the decision to exclude the questions is "inexplicable" and says from a public policy decision perspective its important to capture this data. Guest:  Allegra Spender, Independent MP

The CFMEU and tens of thousands of people have tried to send the Government a message amid protests, can the Albanese Government afford to have tradies turn on them? The Federal Government has announced international student caps, the larger universities are furious - but will this be passed?The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

The Education Minister has announced a cap on the number of international students able to start study at Australian universities and vocational training providers next year.But the University sector has widely panned the decision. Group of 8 CEO Vicki Thompson told RN Breakfast there are fears international students will "vote with their feet" and undertake their international studies elsewhere - citing evidence of the same thing happening when Canada introduced a similar ban. Guest:Vicki Thomson, CEO and Director, Group of 8Producer: Madeleine Hanger

The embattled Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union still appears to still have plenty of supporters.50,000 workers in Melbourne and thousands more in other capitals, downed tools in protest yesterday to march against the federal government's decision to place the CFMEU into administration. Minister Murray Watt told RN Breakfast he was "pretty disturbed" by some of the imagery at the protests, which he says confirmed "the culture" that developed under the current leadership. He says it was "very, very disturbing" that despite those placards Greens MP Max Chandler Mather "decided to share a stage" with the CFMEU.Guest:Murray Watt, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

The deadly new variant of mpox - Clade Ib - has been detected in four of the African countries affected by the virus. As vaccine preparedness ramps up, children under 15 are worst affected by the virus, and account for 77 per cent of mpox deaths.Guest: Chris Maher, UNICEF Australia's Senior Vaccine Advisor

Should the owners of social media or messaging apps be held accountable for what's posted on them by other people?That's what French authorities are claiming, after arresting the CEO of messaging service Telegram, accusing the platform of failing to counter its use by criminals. 

Spring is in the air with warmer weather sweeping across the country, but the early end to winter is not welcome news to flora and fauna. The early blooming of flowers is impacting the activity of bird life and might lead to long term changes in how our commercial horticulture sector operates.Guest:  Associate Professor Rachael Gallagher, Western Sydney University

French President Macron has held protracted talks on forming a new government, after elections in July gave a left-wing alliance the most seats in parliament - but not enough to govern.And as the deadline for a draft 2025 budget looms, no-one can agree who should be the country's new Prime Minister.Guest: Matthew Dalton, Wall Street Journal - Paris

The UN's Palestinian refugee agency - UNRWA - has moved to clarify that its services in Gaza continue, despite increasing numbers of evacuation orders.Among those services are a crucial polio inoculation program, which is needed to contain the disease threatening to run rampant through the region. Guest: Sam Rose, Senior Deputy Field Director with UNRWA - the UN agency for Palestinian refugees

By day, Jumaana Abdu works as a medical doctor in Sydney, and she squeezes in writing whenever she gets the chance. Since finding her passion for words in her teenage years, the Dal Stivens Award winner is releasing her debut novel Translations.Guest: Jumaana Abdu, author

A gambling victim has told of how he lost more than $600,000 in his life savings to gambling. "John" gave evidence to the parliamentary inquiry into gambling, which handed down its report and recommendations last year.Guest: "John" - gambling victimProducer: Steve Cannane

The Albanese Government has appointed Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley to lead an expert panel to ensure reporting for methane and other greenhouse gases is accurate and transparent.This follows the release of the government's response to the recommendations of the 2023 review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, which focussed on the integrity of methane measurement ... following a request by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen last year.Guest: Dr Cathy Foley, Australia's Chief Scientist

A new paper has shown that we don't know enough about men who perpetrate violence.The Jesuit Social Services' recent Man Box 2024 report found almost one-in-three men aged 18 to 30 self-report the use of extreme physical or sexual violence against an intimate partner. But more fleshed out data is still lacking in the space.Guest: Matt Tyler, Executive Director of Community and Systems Impact at Jesuit Social Services Producer: Madeleiene Hanger

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum. Leaders will be joined by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in a push to highlight the threat low-lying Pacific nations face from climate change.And to underline this pivotal time in the region's history, the presence of both Beijing and Washington will be keenly felt at the talks.Guest: Associate Professor Anna Powles, Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University, New Zealand

Only Murders in the Building returns this week with its fourth season and with an even more star-studded cast than before.This season, the true crime podcasters who investigate too-frequent killings in their New York apartment complex are being wooed by Hollywood, who want to make a movie about themGuest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS:Only Murders in the Building, Disney+The Rings of Power, Amazon PrimeThe DeliveranceGardening Australia

Thousands are expected to rally in major cities in response to the federal government's decision to force the embattled CFMEU's construction branch into administration. Guest: Denita Wawn, CEO Master Builders Association 

Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi has called for an independent investigation into the death of Zomi Frankcom - are we likely to see any further progress on this?And does the new aviation white paper go far enough to reform the industry?Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

The brother of Zomi Frankcom - the Australian aid worker killed in an air strike in Gaza - has called for those responsible to be prosecuted by Israeli authorities.Greens Senator and Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi says an independent investigation is needed, and has called on the Australian Government to "make sure this happens."Guest:Mehreen FaruqiProducer: Scott Wales 

Australia's domestic aviation sector is in crisis, but the Federal Government is hoping a new review might address what are substantial issues faced daily by the flying public.Guest:Lea Vesic Director of the Aviation Academy at RMIT

A landmark study into gambling has found the more Australians spend on poker machines, the higher the crime rate.Researchers found that even a 10 per cent increase in gambling expenditure in NSW resulted in an additional 4500 assaults, almost 3000 more home break-ins, and 1300 extra break and enter offences.

The Taliban has introduced a new set of so-called "vice and virtue laws" in Afghanistan, that include a ban on women's voices and bare faces in public.Under the new rules women cannot interact with a man unless they are related to them. They are forbidden from singing or reading in public, and must have their faces covered at all times.Guest: Mariam Solaimankhil, Member of Afghanistan's Parliament in Exile and a vocal critic of the Taliban

For years Oasis fans had hoped that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher would stop looking back in anger, stop feuding and reunite.The brothers from Manchester took the world by storm in the 90s with their band Oasis, which released its debut album Definitely Maybe 30 years ago this week. And now they are reportedly reuniting for a tour in 2025. Guest: John Robb, Music journalist 

Russia has launched a massive wave of attacks across Ukraine, killing at least six people and wiping out some power and water supplies.More than half the country's regions came under attack in Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since December last year. It comes almost a month since Ukrainian special forces launched an incursion in the Kursk region of Russia.Guest:Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian MP 

The true story of how railway workers from Torres Strait smashed a world record in outback Western Australia has been made into a musical.Straight from the Strait is a uniquely Australian story that highlights the rich Torres Strait Island culture and gets it's premiere in Queensland this week. Guest: Marcus Corowa, Performer

There is growing research raising safety questions about popular weight loss drugs - in particular semaglutide - the brand names are Ozempic and Wegovy.A study published last week reported on whether those who take semaglutide are more likely to report having suicidal thoughts.It continues a see-saw, tug-of-war over scientific evidence about the risks associated with these medications. Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report 

For many people living in the region where Israel and Hezbollah have been firing rockets each other, the threat of attack has been an ever-present danger.

ABC Classic is remembering esteemed Australian tenor Steve Davislim, who died a couple of weeks ago. And it's 50-years since Leonard Bernstein visited Australia. The incredibly famous conductor and was the subject of a film with Bradley Cooper last year - and ABC Classic is commemorating the anniversary. Guest: Russell Torrance, ABC Classic Mornings presenter

Ukraine celebrated 33 years of independence from Russia over the weekend, as its troops continue to hold ground in the Kursk region inside Russia.It also came as the two countries exchanged 230 prisoners of war from both sides of the conflict. Guest:Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia

The Northern Territory election saw the Country Liberal Party claim a landslide victory, ousting the Labor Government. It was a disastorous result for Labor, who had held government for eight-years, but had struggled with integrity and transparency issues.Guest:Christopher Walsh, Editor, NT Independent News

What do the NT election results over the weekend mean for the Federal Government?And the Albanese Government will release its long term strategy for aviation later today - outlining changes it wants to see to 2050. What can we expect?The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: Michelle Grattan 

In rugby league, Cronulla-Sutherland on the rise in both the men's and women's competition. In Paralympic news, the flame is lit and on the way to Paris.While in the AFL, after a tantalising final home and away round, the top eight is settled with Carlton just sneaking in.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Australians fall prey to financial scams. Chances are if you haven't been scammed, you know someone who has.  This Scams Awareness Week the National Anti-Scam centre is encouraging Australians to speak up about the scams you have fallen prey to in the hopes that sharing your story could save someone else.Guest: Catriona Lowe, ACCC Deputy Chair and spokesperson for the National Anti-Scam Centre

As the Albanese government weighs up what kind of legislation it wants to bring in to reduce the harms from online betting it's been consulting with "stakeholders" including the betting industry, the media companies, and sporting codes.But what does the data say about how gambling advertising bans have worked internationally?Guest:Stein Langberget, Special Advisor on regulatory affairs to the CEO of Norsk Tipping – Norway's state owned monopoly gambling operator 

After decades of working groups and consultations, questions on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex characteristics will not feature in the 2026 Census.LGBTIQ+ Health Australia worked with the Bureau of Statistics for years pushing for this change, CEO Nicky Bath says the organisation was surprised to hear the "devastating news." Guest:Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

For more than two years a restaurant owner in Adelaide carried out wage theft and threatened a sponsored worker from India with visa cancellation and deportation if they didn't comply with their orders.The case has also exposed weaknesses in the visa system more broadly, particularly for workers aged 45 or older.Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter