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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
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UN condemns Israeli strikes

Israel's attack on Lebanon continues, with strikes in central Beirut killing at least 22 people. In the country's south, two United Nations peacekeepers have been injured, drawing condemnation from the UN.
10/11/202425 minutes, 14 seconds
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

The US President Joe Biden has described it as 'the storm of the century', Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida.
10/10/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Australians reveal dangerous journey from Lebanon

There have been emotional scenes at Australian airports today with more Australians touching down safely, after fleeing Lebanon.
10/9/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Reflecting on a year in Gaza

A Gazan resident reflects on a year of fighting.
10/8/202425 minutes, 24 seconds
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Remembering October 7

Ceremonies are being held across Australia to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack; One year on. You'll hear from the mother of an Israeli hostage being held in Gaza.
10/7/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Vacuum robots spying on Australians

The robot vacuum cleaners that can be hacked from a distance, sharing video from inside Australian homes.
10/4/202425 minutes, 16 seconds
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US Israel relationship under pressure

Ties between Israel and the US coming under strain as Israel pushes ahead with its military campaign, despite calls for restraint.
10/3/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Israel promises response to Iran attack

Iran has launched an estimated 180 Ballistic missiles at Israel overnight, sending thousands into bomb shelters across the country.
10/2/202425 minutes, 22 seconds
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Israel launches ground operation in Lebanon

Israel's defence force says it has started a ground operation in southern Lebanon. The operation has been described as limited and localised, including raids on Hezbollah terrorist targets.
10/1/202425 minutes, 14 seconds
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Calls for visas to be cancelled over Hezbollah protests

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been left in turmoil after the killing of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. 
9/30/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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The ACCC narrows focus in supermarkets investigation

Australia's consumer watchdog the ACCC says it's been overwhelmed by the feedback from Australian shoppers, as it investigates the nation's highly concentrated supermarket sector.
9/27/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Data reveals supermarket price gap

As the customer backlash against Coles and Woolworths intensifies, consumer group Choice has released new data showing the gap in prices from one chain to another.
9/26/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Labor won't rule out changes to negative gearing

Is Labor considering fresh reforms for negative gearing, ahead of the next election?
9/25/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Death toll rises after Israel strikes Lebanon

The death toll in Lebanon has risen rapidly, as a deadly wave of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah militants intensifies.
9/24/202425 minutes, 23 seconds
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ACCC sues supermarkets over 'misleading prices'

Australia's supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are being taken to court for allegedly misleading consumers about the prices of hundreds of product.
9/23/202425 minutes, 26 seconds
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Mass bombings heighten Middle East tensions

The fallout from a series of mobile device bombings in the Middle East is growing as  Israel and Hezbollah launch further strikes.
9/20/202425 minutes, 44 seconds
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Unemployment steady at 4.2 per cent

Australia's jobs market continues to show remarkable resilience in the wake of 13 Reserve Bank interest rate hikes since May of 2022, with the unemployment rate for August steady at 4.2 per cent.
9/19/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Exploding Hezbollah pagers injure thousands

Old-school paging devices used by members of the militant group Hezbollah have exploded across Lebanon and Syria.
9/18/202425 minutes, 26 seconds
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Details emerge over apparent Trump assassination

Political tensions are high in the US, a day after the apparent attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida.
9/17/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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FBI investigates second Trump assassination attempt

Former US president Donald Trump appears to have been the target of a second assassination attempt at a golf course in Florida.
9/16/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Robodebt public servants breached code

A new report into the illegal robodebt scheme has found that twelve public servants, including former department heads breached their code of conduct 97 times.
9/13/202427 minutes, 12 seconds
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Defence officers stripped of awards

Distinguished service awards have been stripped from current and former Australian commanders, over alleged war crimes that happened under their command in Afghanistan.
9/12/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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US Presidential debate underway

A high stakes showdown, the US Presidential debate kicks off in Philadelphia, Kamala Harris meets Donald Trump head to head for the first and possibly last time in this election campaign.
9/11/202424 minutes, 20 seconds
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PM backs social media ban for children

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
9/10/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Families demand action on veteran suicide

The key findings from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will be handed down today, what do veterans and their families hope to see?
9/9/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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$4.7 billion to tackle domestic violence

Federal, state and territory governments outline more plans to stop domestic violence, but will their strategies work to protect women and children? 
9/6/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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$4.7 billion to tackle domestic violence

Federal, state and territory governments outline more plans to stop domestic violence, but will their strategies work to protect women and children? 
9/6/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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Labor veteran Bill Shorten to retire from politics

Labor frontbencher Bill Shorten has announced his retirement, after almost two decades in politics.The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme led the Labor Party for six years in Opposition.
9/5/202425 minutes, 11 seconds
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GDP data shows slowing economic growth

The Australian economy is stuck in a rut with GDP growth in the three months to June at just 0.2 per cent.
9/4/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tasmanians assess wild weather damage

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
9/3/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Wild weather batters south-east Australia

The severe weather lashing the country's south-east has turned deadly, with a woman killed in on the NSW-Victoria border, as parts of Tasmania brace for flooding. 
9/2/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Government backflips on census question

The Federal Government has backed down on its decision to exclude a new question about sexual orientation in the next census.
8/30/202425 minutes, 16 seconds
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Paralympics underway in Paris

The Paralympic games are officially underway in Paris.They've kicked off with an explosion of colour, music and dance in a three-hour opening ceremony staged in the heart of the French capital.
8/29/202425 minutes, 26 seconds
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Australians losing billions in missing super

Australians are missing out on billions of dollars in unpaid super, according to a new analysis. Data shows one in four Australians aren't getting their legal entitlements. 
8/28/202425 minutes, 22 seconds
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Tradies join national protests

Tens of thousands of CFMEU members hit the streets, protesting the decision to place the union into administration.
8/27/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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Hezbollah-Israel launch major attacks

A dramatic rise in tensions between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah has raised concerns about an all-out war. 
8/26/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination

The Democratic National Convention is ending on a high with Kamala Harris officially accepting the Democratic nomination, but strategists warn the race remains wide open.
8/23/202425 minutes, 12 seconds
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Missile factory to be built in NSW

A new long-range missile factory will be built in Newcastle, in a joint partnership between the Federal Government and a Norwegian defence company.
8/22/202425 minutes, 35 seconds
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Fed Govt cracks down on poor parliamanet behaviour

A long-awaited response to a toxic workplace culture in the Federal Parliament.
8/21/202425 minutes, 19 seconds
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RBA reveals tight call on interest rates

The Reserve Bank reveals it narrowly left the cash rate on hold earlier this month, warning it would consider another rate hike, if inflation rises.
8/20/202425 minutes, 17 seconds
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Labor MP breaks ranks on gambling reform

Internal strain within the federal government has broken into the open with backbencher Mike Freelander saying it's being "pummelled" by lobbyists. 
8/19/202425 minutes, 22 seconds
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Breakdancer Raygun speaks after viral Paris performance

The Australian breakdancer has called for privacy after her performance at the Olympics received global attention. 
8/16/202425 minutes, 22 seconds
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Unemployment rises to 4.2 per cent

Unemployment is up, despite a record number of Australians finding work. What does this say about the economy?
8/15/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Hero's welcome for Paris Olympians

They were weighed down by gold, silver and bronze, but the aeroplanes carrying Australia's triumphant Olympic heroes have touched down on home soil. 
8/14/202425 minutes, 18 seconds
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Wage growth up, what does this mean for interest rates?

New figures show Australian workers' pay packets continued to grow above inflation despite some some easing in the jobs market.
8/13/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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The price of Australia's Olympic success

The curtain has closed on Australia's record breaking performance at the Paris Games. As organisers look ahead to Brisbane 2032, what funding will be needed to ensure our continued success? 
8/12/202425 minutes, 29 seconds
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Medals flow for Australia in Paris

Australia's Olympic medal tally is still growing in Paris, with kayaking, open water swimming and boxing success overnight
8/9/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Australia smashes Olympic medal record

The Paris Olympics are now officially Australia's best games ever, after spectacular performances delivered four gold medals and two bronze in a record-breaking day of competition.
8/8/202425 minutes, 24 seconds
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Arisa Trew Australia's youngest gold medallist

A teenager from the Gold Coast has skated her way into Olympic history, becoming Australia's youngest gold medallist.
8/7/202425 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sell-off eases ahead of rates decision

A day after billions of dollars were wiped from the Australian sharemarket, financial tensions have eased for now. But it's unclear what the rest of the week will hold.
8/6/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Terror threat raised to 'probable'

Australia's official terror alert level has been raised to 'probable', amid heightened community tensions over the war in Gaza. 
8/5/202424 minutes, 53 seconds
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Russia prisoner swap raises questions

As a big prisoner swap between Russia and the West secures the freedom of 24 people, what does it signal to rogue nations about hostage diplomacy?
8/2/202425 minutes, 20 seconds
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Matildas crash out of Paris Olympics

The Matildas have crashed out of the Paris Olympics after a 2-1 loss to the United States.
8/1/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Inflation rose in June quarter

There's further evidence that cost-of-living pressures are intensifying for millions of Australians. Official figures show inflation for the three months to June rose  3.8 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent in the March quarter.
7/31/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Rex uncertainty triggers wider aviation concerns

Up in the air. Questions over the future of Rex Airlines spark concern about Australian aviation.
7/30/202425 minutes, 7 seconds
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NSW plan to end 'no-fault' evictions

Renters in New South Wales could be granted new rights under legislation going to the state parliament next month. Analysts say it "shifts the balance of power" to tenants, but will it improve housing affordability?
7/29/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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US Vice President Kamala Harris shifts language on Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted at how she might shift American policy towards Israel, if she becomes president. 
7/26/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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US President Joe Biden addresses public

US president Joe Biden says he's passing the torch to a new generation by bowing out of this year's election.
7/25/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the US

The Israeli Prime Minister will be meeting with President Joe Biden and the likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who analysts say has an opportunity to reposition her country's approach to the conflict in Gaza. 
7/24/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Kamala Harris rallies her supporters in Delaware

Kamala Harris has given her first public remarks since Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race and endorse her to run in his place.
7/23/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Joe Bidens drops out and backs Kamala Harris

After weeks of mounting pressure, President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for re-election against Donald Trump.
7/22/202424 minutes, 57 seconds
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Will US President Joe Biden drop out of the presidential race?

There's unconfirmed speculation that Joe Biden is planning to announce that he's dropping out of the presidential race this weekend.
7/19/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Labor's national executive suspends CFMEU political donations

Labor's national executive's has suspended political donations from the construction arm of the CFMEU.
7/18/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Administrator to take control of embattled CFMEU

The Federal Government will appoint an independent administrator to take control of the construction union, the CFMEU. 
7/17/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Trump makes first appearance since assasination attempt

Two days after surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump has named JD Vance as the Republican nominee for Vice President.
7/16/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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US President Joe Biden calls for calm

US President Joe Biden has called on Americans to lower the temperature of political debate, after the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
7/15/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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Brisbane couple charged with espionage offences

An Australian Defence Force member and her husband have been charged with preparing for an espionage offence.
7/12/202425 minutes, 35 seconds
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Alice Springs curfew ends

Authorities have decided not to request an extension of a snap curfew for Alice Springs.
7/11/202425 minutes, 39 seconds
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Survey finds one-in-five Australians admits to perpetrating sexual violence

One-in-five Australians admits to perpetrating sexual violence, in new figures from the Australian Institute of Criminology. 
7/10/202425 minutes, 23 seconds
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PM announces envoy to address anti-Semitism

The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of a new anti-Semitism envoy in Australia.
7/9/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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France celebrates after surprise election swing

France's far right has been thwarted in the country's run-off parliamentary election, with a coalition from the left expected to win the most seats.
7/8/202425 minutes, 39 seconds
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Britons have voted to choose their next Government - What could it mean for its international relationships and for Australia?

Britain's Labour party is on course for a landslide victory, ending 14 years of conservative government. 
7/5/202425 minutes, 9 seconds
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The $2 billion top secret cloud

Top secret Australian military and intelligence information will soon be stored on a computing cloud, in a $2 billion partnership with American company Amazon web services.
7/4/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Retail sales rise despite rate hikes

Official figures show retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in May, and are up 1.7 per cent compared with May last year.
7/3/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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The political fallout of US immunity ruling

The US Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution.
7/2/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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The World Today

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
7/1/202424 minutes, 55 seconds
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off in US election debate

Joe Biden and Donald Trump go head-to-head in the first US presidential debate of the campaign ahead of the vote in November.
6/28/202426 minutes, 14 seconds
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Julian Assange in Australia as a free man

Julian Assange is spending his first full day in Australia since 2010 as a free man after touching down in Canberra last night. 
6/27/202425 minutes, 23 seconds
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Julian Assange expected home in Australia later today

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has appeared in court in Saipan, as part of his plea deal with the US and is now expected back home in Australia later today.
6/26/202424 minutes, 47 seconds
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US plea deal for Wikileaks Julian Assange

Wiki leaks founder Julian Assange released from prison in the UK, after reportedly accepting a US plea deal. 
6/25/202425 minutes, 40 seconds
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Albanese government recruits prominent Lib to Climate Change Authority

As the nuclear debate ramps up in federal parliament, in a surprise move the Albanese Government has appointed prominent Liberal Matt Kean to lead the nation's statutory body on climate policy. 
6/24/202424 minutes, 45 seconds
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Demand for food charity services surges

The cost of living crisis has seen a surge in demand for food charities across the country in the past 12 months.
6/21/202425 minutes, 26 seconds
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Community backlash over Coalition's nuclear plan

The federal coalition has a hard job ahead selling its nuclear power plan, with local communities expressing shock and anger at the announcement. 
6/20/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Coalition names its preferred sites for nuclear power plants

The Federal Coalition unveils its long-awaited nuclear policy, naming sites for future power plants, without providing detail on what it will cost.
6/19/202425 minutes, 42 seconds
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Reserve Bank decision on interest rates

The Reserve Bank considers whether to keep rates on hold at 4.35 per cent. 
6/18/202425 minutes, 41 seconds
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Protests and scuffles as Chinese Premier visits Canberra

China's Premier Li Qiang visits Canberra, prompting protests and scuffles outside Parliament House. 
6/17/202425 minutes, 41 seconds
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The minority affecting young men online

A new report has found a small number of harmful voices are drowning out the helpful ones when it comes to conversations about masculinity online.
6/14/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Unemployment drops despite weak economic growth

Despite weak economic growth Australia's unemployment rate has fallen 0.1 per-cent to four per cent. The ABS says it reflects more people than usual starting a new job in May.
6/13/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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AI used to maniputlate photos of school girls

A boy arrested after at least 50 girls from a Victorian school had their pictures manipulated to make nude photos.
6/12/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Gaza ceasefire proposal gets big boost

The US President Joe Biden's proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has received a significant boost. The UN Security Council has voted for a resolution that backs the terms of the proposed agreement.
6/11/202425 minutes, 24 seconds
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Gaza says Israeli hostage operation cost 274 lives

There's political upheaval in Israel in the wake of the hostage rescue operation that freed four Israelis at a cost of 274 Palestinian lives, according to Gazan health authorities.
6/10/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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New direction to close migration loophole

After weeks of mounting pressure Immigration Minister Andrew Giles announces new legal guidance replacing Direction 99, that allowed convicted criminals to stay in Australia. 
6/7/202425 minutes, 20 seconds
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30-year study reveals crucial life-shaping factors

Australian researchers have followed 160 people from babies to adults to unpack the key elements that shape our lives.
6/6/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Growth stalls as rate hikes bite

The Australian economy has stalled, growing by 0.1 per cent from January to March, and 1.1 per cent percent over the year according to the latest figures. 
6/5/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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$300k speech writer highlights labour shortage pain

As the economy struggles with labour shortages, the federal government comes under fire over a $300,000-a-year speech writer.
6/4/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Minimum wage up 3.75 per cent

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
6/3/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Trump conviction deepens America's divisions

Donald Trump has become the first current or former US President in history to be convicted of a crime.
5/31/202425 minutes, 17 seconds
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Pressure builds on Immigration Minister

Minister Andrew Giles is resisting pressure to stand down, saying there's more work to be done, as the opposition accuses him of being "asleep at the wheel" over the detainee crisis.
5/30/202425 minutes, 38 seconds
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WA shooting fuels calls for independent investigation

Leaders speak out following powerful testimony from a distressed daughter who says she repeatedly raised the alarm about her dangerous father before he murdered two women in Western Australia.
5/29/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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'Horrific, unacceptable' Australia condemns Rafah strikes

Australia has joined a global chorus of condemnation of an Israeli airstrike on the Gazan city of Rafah.
5/28/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Rafah

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens more at a camp in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, the IDF says it was targeting a Hamas compound but aid groups claim it was a camp for the displaced.
5/27/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Singapore Airlines apologises to hurt passengers

The airline's CEO has personally reached out to passengers severely injured when one of their aircraft hit turbulence.
5/24/202424 minutes, 57 seconds
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French President arrives in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia to seek a political solution to deadly violence that's rocked the territory. 
5/23/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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One dead, dozens injured in turbulence incident

A man has died and dozens have been injured onboard a Singapore Airlines flight, which plunged several thousand feet after hitting turbulence.
5/22/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Shock over Telstra job cuts

Telstra announces plans to sack up to 2,800 workers, as it overhauls its operations.
5/21/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Search continues for Iranian President's helicopter

A search continues in difficult terrain after the crash of a helicopter carrying the President of Iran.
5/20/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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'Trickery': DV services slam Federal Budget

Women's shelters and legal centres say the Federal Budget has failed to deliver the funding needed to curb rising demand.
5/17/202425 minutes, 22 seconds
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Unemployment rate rises to 4.1pc

Australia's headline unemployment rate to 4.1 per cent in April, up 0.2 percentage points from March.
5/16/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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Government's Budget balancing act

The Federal Government tries to provide cost of living relief, without adding to inflation.
5/15/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bail overhaul to combat DV

Major changes to New South Wales laws making it harder for people accused of domestic violence offences to get bail.
5/14/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Could SA ban children from social media?

South Australia considers banning children under 14 years-old from accessing the platforms.Could it work nation-wide?
5/13/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Parliament to probe social media companies

The Federal Government launches a new parliamentary probe into social media to boost online safety. Can it rein in the power of the tech giants?
5/10/202425 minutes, 19 seconds
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US nears 'red line' in Gaza

The US President Joe Biden is nearing his red line with Israel, saying he'll stop shipments of American weapons if Israel launches a full-scale invasion of Rafah.
5/9/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Israel seizes Gaza border crossings

The United Nations and aid groups sound the alarm over Israel's seizure of two main border crossings into Gaza.
5/8/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Israel strikes Rafah, rejects ceasefire

Israel launches airstrikes on the southern Gazan city of Rafah as it rejects a ceasefire deal.
5/7/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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Missing surfers found dead in Mexico

The parents of Australian surfers Callum and Jake Robinson have made the heartbreaking journey to Mexico, where they've formally identified the bodies of their sons.
5/6/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Arrests over missing Australian surfers in Mexico

Three people arrested after the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico.
5/3/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Campaigners urge more action on domestic violence

Advocates have welcomed the Prime Minister's allocation of almost a billion dollars in funding for domestic and family violence victims but some campaigners say more urgent action is needed.
5/2/202425 minutes, 35 seconds
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$900 million pledge to DV survivors

The Federal Government will spend more than $925 million on financial assistance to help victim/survivors flee violent relationships.
5/1/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Australia's $1bn bet on quantum computing

Australia bets bold on quantum computing, with a billion-dollar government plan to build the first commercial quantum computer.
4/30/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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Thousands rally over gendered violence crisis

National Cabinet to hold urgent talks this week about the need for action to crack down on men's violence towards women, following major rallies across the country.
4/29/202425 minutes, 44 seconds
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Harvey Weinstein has major court victory

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, in a blow to the Me Too movement.
4/26/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Australia remembers its ANZACs

Thousands gather for ANZAC Day dawn services and marches across the country.
4/25/202425 minutes, 38 seconds
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Domestic violence 'crisis' sparks bail review

Federal Minister for Women Katy Gallagher says the rate of violence against women is a crisis as NSW flags a review of bail laws.
4/24/202425 minutes, 44 seconds
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PM Albanese slams 'arrogant' Elon Musk

A showdown is looming between the Federal Government and tech billionaire Elon Musk, over a confronting video of a stabbing at a Sydney church.
4/23/202425 minutes, 42 seconds
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Campaign for job-sharing in Federal Parliament

Two independent candidates propose sharing a seat in Federal Parliament. But is it workable and is it legal?
4/22/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Bedside hearing for teen facing terror charge

The teenager who allegedly stabbed a Sydney bishop faces a bedside hearing charged with terrorism.
4/19/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Bondi Westfield reopens as Sydney reels

Bondi Junction shopping centre opens its doors for the first time, after a mass stabbing attack on the weekend.
4/18/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Calls for social media crackdown after Sydney stabbing

Social media companies urged to crack down on misinformation, after false details are spread in the wake of stabbing attacks in Sydney.
4/17/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Sydney church stabbing a terrorist incident

A stabbing at a Sydney church is declared a terrorist incident, as leaders denounce 'religious extremism'
4/16/202425 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sydney mourns Bondi stabbing

Sydney in mourning. Tributes to the six people who died in the stabbing attack at Bondi Junction, as Police try to piece together what motivated the killer.
4/15/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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How OJ Simpson changed America

OJ Simpson made his name on the football field and the big screen, but his trial and subsequent acquittal for double murder  shot him to global infamy. It also shone a light on race relations in the United States.
4/12/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Whistleblower's damning child removal claim

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
4/11/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Australia considers Palestinian statehood

The Australian Government considers recognising Palestinian statehood. How would this major foreign policy shift play out on the world stage?
4/10/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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AUKUS prepares to welcome Japan

The AUKUS alliance is getting ready to welcome Japan into the fold. It's a move that has China on edge, and other nations watching closely.
4/9/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Australian adviser to oversee Gaza investigation

The Australian Government appoints a special adviser as fallout from the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza grows;
4/8/202425 minutes, 19 seconds
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Israel completes investigation of aid workers' deaths

Israel has briefed the Federal government on its investigation into the deaths of seven foreign aid workers in Gaza, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
4/5/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Albanese slams Israel's explanation for aid attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Israel's explanation for killing seven aid workers is insufficient and unacceptable.
4/4/202425 minutes, 41 seconds
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Outrage over Gaza deaths grow

A global chorus of condemnation over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza as the Prime Minister tells Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu that Australians are outraged by the death of Zomi Frankcom.
4/3/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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Australian killed in Gaza

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
4/2/202425 minutes, 35 seconds
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Protests in Israel, calling for ceasefire

Protesters have taken to the streets of Israel, calling for an end to the Prime Ministership of Benjamin Netanyahu.
4/1/202425 minutes, 45 seconds
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Alice Springs a 'tinderbox' over community unrest

Alice Springs leaders think a two-week youth curfew imposed by the NT Government will give the town some temporary relief from crime. There are concerns that it will bring more children in contact with the justice system.
3/28/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Six presumed dead after US bridge collapse

A major US bridge collapses in seconds, with engineers asking why it didn't have more protection in a busy harbour.
3/27/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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ATO debt collection labelled 'Robotax'

A scathing review of the tax office calls on government agencies to act more fairly when they chase people for debts.
3/26/202425 minutes, 39 seconds
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Royal cancer diagnosis highlights worrying trend

Princess Catherine's cancer revelation is part of a growing cohort of younger people to be diagnosed and a timely reminder about the importance of early detection.
3/25/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Principals demand help with school violence

School principals are calling for more support and policy intervention to help tackle the issue of violence in schools, with research showing principals are seeing the highest levels of violence, threats and bullying in more than a decade.
3/22/202425 minutes, 19 seconds
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Unemployment falls in strong jobs market

There's better than expected news in this month's jobs figures. As many as 116,000 Australians moved back into work in February.
3/21/202425 minutes, 38 seconds
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Trump: Ambassador Rudd 'not the brightest'

Donald Trump labels former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd "not the brightest bulb" and a "little bit nasty", casting a shadow on US Australia relations.
3/20/202426 minutes, 5 seconds
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Supermarket break-up considered

As the cost of living crisis continues, the Nationals are backing a move by the Greens to potentially break-up Coles and Woolworths.
3/19/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Inquiry reveals 'horror' child removal stories

A South Australian inquiry into the removal of First Nations children unearths horror stories of newborns taken from their mothers in hospital.
3/18/202425 minutes, 39 seconds
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More Palestinians stranded by visa cancellations

More cases are emerging of Palestinians who've had their Australian visas cancelled at the last minute.
3/15/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Palestinian's visas cancelled

Some Palestinians who've managed to flee Gaza have had their temporary Australian visas cancelled, leaving them stranded in other countries.
3/14/202425 minutes, 42 seconds
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Family missing in flooded WA outback

The Federal Government promises to double funding for schools in the Northern Territory, in an effort to close the gap for Indigenous students.
3/13/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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Aged care taskforce sparks concern

As the so-called 'grey wave' of ageing boomers hits the economy, a major review into the aged care sector says wealthy Australians should pay more for care.
3/12/202425 minutes, 26 seconds
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Royal turmoil over 'manipulated' photo

Roughly 500 so-called nuisance tariffs will be scrapped to unshackle businesses from compliance burdens and reduce prices for consumers.
3/11/202424 minutes, 35 seconds
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Emergency aid mission to Gaza

As conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, the United States is planning to get more aid to the territory via the sea.
3/8/202425 minutes, 29 seconds
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Super boost to improve gender equality

A super boost for mums and dads, as the Federal Government promises to add contributions to paid parental leave.
3/7/202424 minutes, 57 seconds
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Australia's economic growth slows

The latest GDP figures show the economy continued to expand in the December quarter - but only just - amid the biggest dive in living standards in half a century.
3/6/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sam Kerr charges stun soccer world

Shock as women's star and Matildas captain Sam Kerr is charged with a racially aggravated offence involving a police officer in the UK.
3/5/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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Surcharges cost Australians $1bn

Australians spend nearly $1 billion a year in card surcharges, now the RBA is cracking its whip and wants costs cut for consumers.
3/4/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Dozens killed in Gaza aid tragedy

Dozens dead and many injured after a crowd storms an aid convoy. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers fired towards the crowd. Israel blames a stampede.
3/1/202425 minutes, 29 seconds
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Spy scandal descends on Canberra

A former Australian politician is accused of selling out to foreign interests. Are there enough checks and balances?
2/29/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Victorians on bushfire alert

More than 30,000 Victorians in the state's west have urged to leave their homes ahead of catastrophic fire conditions.
2/28/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Which companies have the biggest gender pay gap?

Underpaid and unimpressed. Australian women react to a list revealing the gender pay gap among the nation's top employers.
2/27/202425 minutes, 35 seconds
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Police search for missing Sydney couple widens

The search for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies continues, with police alleging an angle grinder and weights were bought after their disappearance.
2/26/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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Missing Persons investigations in two states dominate headlines

Missing persons investigations in two states dominate the headlines with an apparent breakthrough in the investigation into what happened to Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy, while in New South Wales a man has turned himself in to police in as they investigate the disappearance of two Sydney men.
2/23/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Qantas profits slide

Qantas' half-year profits fell by 13 per cent, with new CEO Vanessa Hudson promising better service as she works to rebuild the airline's reputation.
2/22/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Woolworths boss checks out

With supermarket giants under the microscrope over alleged price gouging, Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci announces his retirement;
2/21/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Supermarket specials 'misleading'

Shoppers aren't happy with the way major supermarkets are displaying their prices.
2/20/202425 minutes, 26 seconds
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Pressure builds over supermarket pricing

With major supermarkets once again under the microscope over pricing, what reforms would help lower grocery bills?
2/19/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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Swift mania peaks in Melbourne

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are counting down the hours to what's expected to be the superstar's largest concerts ever.
2/16/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Veterans threaten lawsuit over privacy breaches

Veterans are planning a class action, after thousands of medical files were shared without their consent.
2/15/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Rafah in crisis as Israeli forces gather

Australian UN worker says conditions in Rafah are dire ahead of an expected Israeli invasion.
2/14/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Catastrophic fire conditions in Victoria

Fires are burning in regional Victoria during the worst bushfire conditions since Black Summer.
2/13/202425 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ex-spy boss uncovers offshore detention drama

The former ASIO chief finds companies linked to suspected corruption, bribery and drug smuggling handed contracts to run offshore processing.
2/12/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Biden defiant over memory as Trump battles courts

Donald Trump fights to stay on the election ballot as President Biden defends his mental capacity.
2/9/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Calls for calm as Queensland community mourns

The daughter of a Queensland grandmother who was allegedly stabbed to death speaks out over fears of vigilantism.
2/8/202425 minutes, 29 seconds
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Undercover inspectors target shonky rentals

As the rental market continues to tighten, consumer advocates go undercover to expose dodgy rentals
2/7/202425 minutes, 36 seconds
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King's cancer raises royal family questions

King Charles steps back as he starts cancer treatment, how will the monarchy respond.
2/6/202425 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ben Roberts-Smith appeal begins

The next stage of Ben Roberts-Smith's long running defamation case underway in the Federal Court.
2/5/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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'No evidence' of anti-semitic chant at Sydney rally

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
2/2/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Negotiating the Stage 3 tax cuts

The Albanese Government stares down demands from the crossbench over support for the Stage 3 cuts.
2/1/202425 minutes, 21 seconds
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Inflation drop sparks rate cut debate

The outlook for interest rate cuts receives a major boost, with evidence inflation is rapidly slowing.
1/31/202425 minutes, 24 seconds
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Flash flooding hits Queensland

Torrential rain causes havoc across Queensland's south-east with homes and businesses swamped.
1/30/202425 minutes, 28 seconds
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Childcare sector 'failing' vulnerable families

A consumer watchdog inquiry into childcare finds market forces are failing lower income.
1/29/202424 minutes, 47 seconds
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Debate over Australia Day escalates

Rallies underway across Australia, as debate intensifies over the date and purpose of Australia's national day.
1/26/202424 minutes, 41 seconds
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Tax cuts 'put people before politics'

The Prime Minister says he's breaking his promise for the right reasons over Stage 3 tax cuts.
1/25/202424 minutes, 57 seconds
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Labor poised to alter Stage 3 tax cuts

Cost of living relief or a broken promise? We'll look at Labor's stage 3 tax cut shake-up, and hear what taxpayers think.
1/24/202424 minutes, 49 seconds
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PM hints at tax cut tweaks

The Federal Government is under pressure to give lower-income earners a break and revisit tax cuts for higher earners.
1/23/202424 minutes, 59 seconds
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Notorious killer detective dies aged 83

The Federal Government signs new gas deals, to bolster supply for the east coast. But is it enough?
1/22/202425 minutes, 5 seconds
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Supermarkets under fire

Pressure mounts on Australian supermarkets with the Queensland Government launching the latest inquiry into prices.
1/19/202424 minutes, 40 seconds
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Penny Wong continues calls for peace

The Israel-Gaza war continues to spill across borders, but is Australia doing all it can to help stabilise the region?
1/18/202424 minutes, 51 seconds
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Alarm at spiralling school costs

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong continues her Middle East trip, renewing calls for the release of hostages in Gaza and raising concerns about the devastating humanitarian toll from the war.
1/17/202424 minutes, 58 seconds
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Trump leads as Iowa votes

Voters brave icy conditions in the Iowa caucus with Trump a heavy favourite to win.
1/16/202424 minutes, 55 seconds
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Penny Wong faces pressure on Middle East trip

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong flies to the Middle East as fall out from the Gaza war spills across borders, amid calls for Australia to commit more resources to help contain the conflict.
1/15/202424 minutes, 42 seconds
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US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

Western strikes target more than a dozen sites in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed rebel group the Houthis, who have been disrupting global shipping.
1/12/202424 minutes, 53 seconds
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Brisbane's booming housing market overtakes Melbourne

Property prices in the Queensland capital have soared by 50% since the pandemic, with new data showing Brisbane is now Australia's third most expensive city.
1/11/202424 minutes, 43 seconds
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Government threatens 'all levers' against supermarkets

As new data suggests inflation is continuing to slow, the big supermarket chains are being warned to pass on lower prices to shoppers.
1/10/202424 minutes, 48 seconds
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Record rises in rents across Australian cities

New data confirms what tenants already know: rents have surged well above the already high rate of inflation.
1/9/202425 minutes, 34 seconds
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Flash flooding hits central Victoria

Residents of Seymour told to evacuate, as a weather system that continues to smash central and northern Victoria moves east. 
1/8/202424 minutes, 53 seconds
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PM arrives in flood-ravaged Queensland

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
12/22/202325 minutes, 10 seconds
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Boats still delivering essentials in Far North Qld

Flood recovery teams across Far North Queensland are making their way through mountains of mud, as fears mount of more flooding on Cape York.
12/21/202324 minutes, 46 seconds
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Campaign to protect Red Sea ships from Houthi attacks

Australia has joined the EU and NATO in condemning Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
12/20/202324 minutes, 52 seconds
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US urges a 'more surgical' war in Gaza

Israel is being urged to change the way it's fighting in Gaza, to avoid more civilians being hurt or killed.
12/19/202324 minutes, 54 seconds
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Qld authorities prepare to evacuate entire town

Across far north Queensland, hundreds have been rescued from rising floodwaters, as authorities say the entire town of Wujal Wujal may be evacuated.
12/18/202324 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tributes for Barry Humphries at Opera House memorial

The life and times of the creator of Dame Edna Everage is being celebrated at a state memorial service today.
12/15/202325 minutes, 14 seconds
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Kathleen Folbigg acquitted of child murders

The NSW mother, once labelled Australia's worst serial killer, has today had all her convictions quashed.
12/14/202325 minutes, 36 seconds
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Australia calls for Gaza ceasefire at UN vote

Australia breaks from the US and UK in supporting a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
12/13/202325 minutes, 35 seconds
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Steven Miles to take over as Qld premier

Queensland's Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, triumphs in a brief political scuffle this morning for the sunshine state's top job, with Cameron Dick to serve as his deputy.
12/12/202325 minutes, 36 seconds
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Tighter controls on student visas

A big cut in migrant numbers, tougher requirements for student visas and fast-track entry for skilled workers are all part of the Federal Government's new migration strategy.
12/11/202325 minutes, 32 seconds
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NDIS: review calls for change

A major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is expected, after a wide ranging review and a long list of recommendations. 
12/7/202325 minutes, 38 seconds
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New detention laws set to pass

New laws that could result in some former immigration detainees being put back behind bars are set to pass Federal Parliament today. 
12/6/202325 minutes, 35 seconds
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Cost of living concerns ahead of RBA decision

The Reserve Bank will hand down its latest interest rate decision, as millions of Australians face cost of living pressures.
12/5/202325 minutes, 28 seconds
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Houthi strike fuels fears of Gaza spillover

Concerns over possible regional escalation as the Israeli military orders evacuations from some parts of southern Gaza.
12/4/202325 minutes, 38 seconds
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Negotiations intensify as Gaza ceasefire deadline looms

With the end of the seven day ceasefire in Gaza approaching, there's huge international pressure on mediators the United States and Qatar to find a way to extend the truce.
12/1/202325 minutes, 28 seconds
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Negotiations underway to extend Gaza truce again

The temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war is due to expire later today, but there are hopes it could be extended again, as more hostages and prisoners are freed.
11/30/202325 minutes, 35 seconds
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Brittany Higgins testifies in Lehrmann defamation action

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has begun testifying at the civil defamation trial of the man she has alleged raped her at Parliament House.
11/29/202325 minutes, 36 seconds
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1/3 of properties now cheaper to buy than rent: study

As the amount Australians spend on rent climbs, new data suggests it's now cheaper to own your own home than rent it, in a third of cases.
11/28/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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Powerful Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo sacked

One of Australia's most powerful public servants has been sacked over his dealings with a Liberal Party powerbroker.
11/27/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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Israel-Hamas temporary truce begins within hours

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
11/24/202325 minutes, 22 seconds
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Properties lost in Perth bushfire

Authorities says homes have been lost in Perth, as a bushfire rages on the city's northern fringe.
11/23/202325 minutes, 32 seconds
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Israeli cabinet agrees to fighting pause, hostage deal

Israel's cabinet approves a deal with Hamas for the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in Gaza, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire.
11/22/202324 minutes, 3 seconds
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Data shows spiralling costs hurt young the most

New spending data from Australia's biggest bank shows younger people are cutting back on both luxuries and essentials, as older generations spend up big.
11/21/202325 minutes, 44 seconds
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Why the Optus CEO resigned

Message received: the Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns, effective immediately.
11/20/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Optus outage affected 228 Triple-0 calls: CEO

The Optus CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, has side-stepped questions about her own future, as she fronts a Senate inquiry into last week's outage that left 10 million customers offline.From Ukraine to the outback: the Australian Army test-fires new deadly missile technology in the Woomera Prohibited Area;A warning of more legal challenges, as the Government's detainee bill is signed into law;And the problems when cash is king: we head to the West Australian town that the big banks have left behind.
11/17/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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US and China agree to resume military talks

Joe Biden says he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have had a 'productive and constructive' meeting, as the US and China agree to resume military-to-military communications.
11/16/202325 minutes, 41 seconds
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Israeli forces fighting inside Gaza's biggest hospital

As the death toll mounts, the Israeli military has confirmed its forces are now fighting inside Gaza's largest hospital, al Shifa, in what it says is a 'targeted' operation.
11/15/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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Rental pain rises across Australia

Rental affordability is at an all time low with experts warning urgent action is needed to prevent increasing homelessness.
11/14/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Patients dying, main Gaza hospital 'not functioning': WHO

Competing claims from Israel and Hamas, as aid groups and the World Health Organisation warn Gaza's biggest hospital is no longer functioning.
11/13/202325 minutes, 39 seconds
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Reserve Bank hints at one more rate rise

The likelihood of at least one more interest rate rise has increased, after the Reserve Bank delivered a rosier-than-anticipated outlook for the economy.
11/10/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Optus customers seek compensation for outage

Show us the money: Optus customers calling for compensation after yesterday's mass outage.
11/9/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Optus outage affects more than 10 million customers

More questions than answers: Australia's second biggest telco still doesn't know why its network has crashed nationwide.
11/8/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Donald Trump slams judge in US court appearance

After Donald Trump's bombastic performance in a New York court overnight, we ask whether the former US President's mounting legal issues are hurting his re-election bid.
11/7/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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US calls for 'pause' as Israeli troops encircle Gaza City

Israel is rejecting calls for a ceasefire, as Palestinian officials say the death toll in Gaza is approaching 10,000.
11/6/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Erin Patterson faces Court on mushroom murder charges

Police have charged the 49-year-old with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder, allegations which centre around mushrooms in a beef Wellington lunch served in July this year.
11/3/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Police arrest woman over mushroom poisoning deaths

Almost three months since the mushroom-poisoning deaths of three people, Victorian police have today made an arrest.
11/2/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Israeli strike hits Gaza refugee camp

Dozens are reported to have been killed after a series of Israeli airstrikes hit the largest refugee camp in Gaza; the Israeli military says it was targeting a Hamas leader.
11/1/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Israeli troops advance deeper into Gaza

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be no ceasefire, as Israel's invasion of Gaza prompts a warning about the shocking number of Palestinian children killed in the fighting.
10/31/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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'Feta' and 'prosecco' derail Europe trade talk

Cheesed off: talks between Australia and the European Union break down over the use of terms like 'prosecco', 'feta' and 'parmesan'.
10/30/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Gulf state at the centre of the Israel-Hamas hostage talks

As Israeli tanks briefly enter Gaza, we investigate the role of Qatar in Israel's hostage negotiations with Hamas.
10/27/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mass shooter in US state of Maine kills at least 22

At least 22 people are dead, after two shootings at a bar and a bowling alley in the US city of Lewiston.
10/26/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Inflation up, increasing chance of interest rate rise

Australian borrowers are on high alert, with a rebound in inflation narrowing the odds of another interest rate rise.
10/25/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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'Unprecedented' destruction in Gaza leaves 1.4 m homeless

Israel is continuing its heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip, as Hamas frees two more hostages.
10/24/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Iranian warning as Gaza braces for invasion

Iran's foreign minister is warning the Middle East is a 'power keg', as Israel readies its ground invasion of Gaza.
10/23/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Biden offers $14 bn in military aid to Israel

In a rare prime-time address, the US President seeks support from Congress for more military aid to Israel.
10/20/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Israel says it will allow limited aid into Gaza

After a 10 day seige, Israel says it will allow some humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
10/19/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Arab leaders cancel Biden meetings

With the US president en route to Israel, there's blame and anguish as the horror of the Gaza hospital strike becomes clear.
10/18/202325 minutes, 41 seconds
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Biden to head to Israel as Gaza crisis worsens

The US President will travel to Israel as Palestinians flee ahead of an imminent ground invasion.
10/17/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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'Absolutely gutted': remote areas react to Voice loss

The cental Australian seat of Lingiari voted No, but many remote communities in the electorate supported the Voice.
10/16/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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Final pitches from Yes and No campaigns

Voice referendum: First Nations leaders at forefront of both campaigns, on final day.
10/13/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Fears of 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza

Israel has created an emergency unity government to oversee its military response to the weekend attacks by Hamas. 
10/12/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Tributes for comedian Cal Wilson, dead at 53

Cal Wilson, the stand-up comedian and regular TV fixture, has died aged 53.
10/11/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Hamas threatens to start killing Israeli hostages

A spokesman for Hamas warns it will broadcast the executions of Israeli civilians.
10/10/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Hamas claims it's holding 100 Israeli hostages

Israel says it's at war, as it launches strikes on Gaza in response to a major attack by Hamas.  
10/9/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Dramatic rescues in Victoria's flood emergency

Two men rescued from the roof of their car near Bairnsdale, as floodwaters rise in Victoria's Gippsland and north-east.
10/6/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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First fires, now floods: evacuations in Victoria

Residents in Gippsland in eastern Victoria evacuated, as flood waters rise.
10/5/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Chaos as Republicans oust their own Speaker

For the first time in US history, the House Speaker is ousted by his colleagues.
10/4/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Defiant Donald Trump fronts New York court

With his sprawling real estate empire at risk, a bombastic Donald Trump fronts court in New York.
10/3/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Could the house price rebound lead to another rate rise?

Australian house prices approach record highs: will it mean another rate rise before Christmas?
10/2/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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Royal Commission calls for major overhaul of disability care

"Significant change required": after four-and-a-half years, the disability royal commission hands down its final report. 
9/29/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why the Army is moving troops to northern Australia

Troops on the move: why Townsville is the big winner in a shake up of the Australian Army.
9/28/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Victorian Labor factions gather to pick Daniel Andrews' successor

It's Daniel Andrews' last day as Premier of Victoria: what are the challeges facing his successor?
9/27/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Can Biden win back the Pacific from China?

The US offers millions of dollars in aid to persuade Pacific leaders to turn away from China.
9/26/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Home Affairs boss stands aside over alleged leaked texts

Mike Pezzullo, one of the nation's most powerful and controversial officials, stands aside.
9/25/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Murdoch succession: how will Lachlan change Rupert Murdoch's empire?

Succession: Rupert Murdoch announces he's stepping back, so how will the empire fare under chosen son, Lachlan?
9/22/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Exclusive: Qantas chairman 'I won't quit'

An exclusive interview with the Qantas chairman, Richard Goyder. Will he step down?
9/21/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Will a blanket levy on Airbnb fix the housing crisis?

Victoria v Airbnb: the Andrews government targets short-stay accommodation, but will it fix the housing crisis?
9/20/202325 minutes, 11 seconds
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First 'really nasty day' since 2020: eastern Australia swelters

The eastern states swelter through a springtime heat wave, stirring memories of the Black Summer fires.
9/19/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Nuclear power option for Australia 'a unicorn and a fantasy': minister

The nuclear option: the Federal Government releases modelling of the cost of nuclear power, as the opposition calls for a debate on the issue.
9/18/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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'Very ignorant': progressive No campaign condemns claim the colonisation of Australia has 'no ongoing negative impacts'

The progressive No campaign condemns a comment by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price that there are "no ongoing negative impacts of colonisation" for First Nations Australians;
9/15/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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'Worse than Mongolia': damning report into mental health care in regional South Australia

A scathing report into mental health care finds regional South Australia has been left behind, with fewer psychiatrists per person than Mongolia, Ukraine or Russia.
9/14/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Qantas acted 'unlawfully' when it sacked 1,7000 workers, High Court rules

Unions call for the entire Qantas board to resign, as the High Court unanimously rules the troubled airline acted 'unlawfully' in laying off 1,700 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9/13/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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30,000 new rental homes in five years: Can the Federal Government really deliver on its housing promise?

New zoning rules, quicker approvals and zero-interest loans: the wishlist is long, as the government finally secures the Senate's support for its multi-billion-dollar housing package.
9/12/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Spanish football president resigns, two weeks after saying he wouldn't

The once-defiant head of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, is gone, after kissing a member of Spain's World Cup winning women's team in Sydney last month.
9/11/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Albanese's ambitions for China re-set 'limited', as SE Asia tour moves to Philippines

The Prime Minister arrives in Manila, a day after he accepted an invitation from China to visit Beijing despite on-going trade disputes.
9/8/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Hospital asks patients to leave to free up beds

A public hospital in Tasmania is writing letters to patients asking them to leave to free up beds.
9/7/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Far-right leader receives record sentence for Jan 6 US Capitol riot

The former chairman of the far-right group the Proud Boys is sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6 storming of the US Capitol building.
9/6/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Here today, gone tomorrow: Alan Joyce bows out at Qantas early

After a tumultuous week for Qantas, CEO Alan Joyce will leave the airline tomorrow.
9/5/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Qantas shareholders call for Joyce's bonus to be clawed back

A shareholders' group says the Qantas board should consider clawing back multi-million dollar bonuses awarded to the chief executive, Alan Joyce, as the airline prepares for legal action launched by the ACCC.
9/4/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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House prices climb higher, as spring 'sales season' begins

To the dismay of first-home buyers, Australian house prices have risen for the sixth month in a row.
9/1/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Qantas accused of selling tickets to flights it had already cancelled

The ACCC announces a legal action against Qantas, alleging the airline advertised more than 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled.
8/31/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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October 14 locked in for referendum

The Prime Minister has announced the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on 14 October.
8/30/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Criticism grows of Qantas' influence

The founder of Flight Centre says the Government's decision block Qatar Airways from doubling its flights into Australia makes no sense.
8/29/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Health scare for detained Australian writer

Friends of Australian writer Yang Hengjun say he could die in China if the Federal Government doesn't do more to secure his release. 
8/28/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Donald Trump surrenders in Georgia

Former US President Donald Trump has surrendered at a county jail, facing charges of allegedly interfering in the 2020 election.
8/25/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Russian mercenary boss dies in crash

Head of the Wagner military group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has reportedly died in a plan crash.
8/24/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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NAPLAN shows disadvantage in NT

New NAPLAN data shows students in remote and regional areas are struggling compared to those in metropolitan areas.
8/23/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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BHP profits slow

BHP profits down 58% on lower commodity prices - what does the result mean for the Big Australian?
8/22/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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New tool to help problem gamblers

A national self-exclusion program for people gambling too much online is up and running from today. 
8/21/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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50 years since Australia pulled out of war

This year marks 50 years, since the last Australian soldier pulled out of Vietnam. The milestone was commemorated today in a ceremony in Canberra.
8/18/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Matildas World Cup legacy

Last night's World Cup semi final brought heartache to Australia, but the Matildas have inspired a nation. 
8/17/202325 minutes, 36 seconds
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Matildas aim for World Cup glory

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has kept faith in his own process, as the team prepares for a World Cup semi-final.
8/16/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Surfers found alive off Indonesian coast

Some of the surfers who went missing when a boat disappeared off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia have been found alive. 
8/15/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Surfers found alive off Indonesian coast

Some of the surfers who went missing when a boat disappeared off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia have been found alive. 
8/15/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Matildas capture nation's imagination

With the Matildas set to play England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, fans snapping up the green and gold merchandise. 
8/14/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Matildas capture nation's imagination

With the Matildas set to play England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, fans snapping up the green and gold merchandise. 
8/14/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Half a century of Hip-hop

From a party in the Bronx to a global cultural phenomenon, Hip-hop turns 50 today.
8/11/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Half a century of Hip-hop

From a party in the Bronx to a global cultural phenomenon, Hip-hop turns 50 today.
8/11/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Hawaiians flee as wildfires spread

Wildfires in Hawaii have forced some people into the ocean as strong winds from a hurricane fan the deadly blazes.
8/10/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Hawaiians flee as wildfires spread

Wildfires in Hawaii have forced some people into the ocean as strong winds from a hurricane fan the deadly blazes.
8/10/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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CBA's $10bn profit amid cost of living pain

The Commonwealth Bank announces a record $10 billion profit as many Australians struggle with rising interest rates.
8/9/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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CBA's $10bn profit amid cost of living pain

The Commonwealth Bank announces a record $10 billion profit as many Australians struggle with rising interest rates.
8/9/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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FBI murder leads to Australian child abuse operation

The murder of two FBI agents during a child abuse operation, leads to multiple arrests in Australia. 
8/8/202324 minutes, 58 seconds
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FBI murder leads to Australian child abuse operation

The murder of two FBI agents during a child abuse operation, leads to multiple arrests in Australia. 
8/8/202324 minutes, 58 seconds
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Consulting scandal grows

The fallout from the PWC scandal has engulfed all of the big four consulting firms with the Federal Government under pressure to reform contracts.
8/7/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Consulting scandal grows

The fallout from the PWC scandal has engulfed all of the big four consulting firms with the Federal Government under pressure to reform contracts.
8/7/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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AFP Commissioner questioned over PWC links

Australia's most senior police officers face a parliamentary committee over potential conflicts of interest connected to PWC.
8/4/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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AFP Commissioner questioned over PWC links

Australia's most senior police officers face a parliamentary committee over potential conflicts of interest connected to PWC.
8/4/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Calls to investigate Australian fighters' treatment in Ukraine

The Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee wants an investigation into allegations that Australians and other foreigners in Ukraine's foreign legion have been threatened and mistreated by incompetent commanders.
8/3/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Calls to investigate Australian fighters' treatment in Ukraine

The Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee wants an investigation into allegations that Australians and other foreigners in Ukraine's foreign legion have been threatened and mistreated by incompetent commanders.
8/3/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Historic third set of criminal charges laid against Donald Trump

Trump charges: the former US president and leading Republican candidate for next year's US election is facing yet another criminal indictment.
8/2/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Historic third set of criminal charges laid against Donald Trump

Trump charges: the former US president and leading Republican candidate for next year's US election is facing yet another criminal indictment.
8/2/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Shocking child sex charges laid against former childcare worker

Police in Brisbane announce they've charged a former childcare worker with more than 1,600 child abuse offences.
8/1/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Shocking child sex charges laid against former childcare worker

Police in Brisbane announce they've charged a former childcare worker with more than 1,600 child abuse offences.
8/1/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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'No longer hope' helicopter crew survived crash: Defence Minister

The Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed the search for four crew missing after the Friday night crash of an MRH-90 Taipan Army helicopter off Queensland is now a recovery operation.
7/31/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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'No longer hope' helicopter crew survived crash: Defence Minister

The Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed the search for four crew missing after the Friday night crash of an MRH-90 Taipan Army helicopter off Queensland is now a recovery operation.
7/31/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Australians feeling costs pain fight the banks, with 34 per cent jump in complaints

Nearly 100,000 complaints about financial firms have been lodged in the past year, as households come under pressure from rising interest rates and high inflation. Round Two: the federal government vows to push ahead with its $10 billion housing bill when Parliament reconvenes next week, daring the Greens and the Coalition to oppose it in the Senate for a second time. Shock in Tasmania, after a doctor was stabbed in a regional hospital while treating a patient. And special delivery: Australia Post warns people against sending insects by mail, as the demand for tiny pets grows.
7/28/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Australians feeling costs pain fight the banks, with 34 per cent jump in complaints

Nearly 100,000 complaints about financial firms have been lodged in the past year, as households come under pressure from rising interest rates and high inflation. Round Two: the federal government vows to push ahead with its $10 billion housing bill when Parliament reconvenes next week, daring the Greens and the Coalition to oppose it in the Senate for a second time. Shock in Tasmania, after a doctor was stabbed in a regional hospital while treating a patient. And special delivery: Australia Post warns people against sending insects by mail, as the demand for tiny pets grows.
7/28/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Fifth person shot in five days in spate of Sydney shootings

Another fatal shooting in Sydney, amid fears of a new gang war developing in the city's west and south-west.
7/27/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Fifth person shot in five days in spate of Sydney shootings

Another fatal shooting in Sydney, amid fears of a new gang war developing in the city's west and south-west.
7/27/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Easing inflation a positive sign for anxious borrowers

Fresh evidence today that Australia's inflation rate may have peaked, with the latest quarterly data showing a fall to 6 per cent over the year from previous, runaway levels.
7/26/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Easing inflation a positive sign for anxious borrowers

Fresh evidence today that Australia's inflation rate may have peaked, with the latest quarterly data showing a fall to 6 per cent over the year from previous, runaway levels.
7/26/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Shocking Queensland crash details revealed

Queensland police will allege a 25 year-old man used a stolen car to ram another vehicle, leading to three deaths on the Bruce Highway. 
7/25/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Shocking Queensland crash details revealed

Queensland police will allege a 25 year-old man used a stolen car to ram another vehicle, leading to three deaths on the Bruce Highway. 
7/25/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Australia monitors China spy ship

An aerial photograph showing an Australian military plane's encounter with a Chinese surveillance ship near Queensland last week has been obtained by the ABC.
7/24/202325 minutes, 57 seconds
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Australia monitors China spy ship

An aerial photograph showing an Australian military plane's encounter with a Chinese surveillance ship near Queensland last week has been obtained by the ABC.
7/24/202325 minutes, 57 seconds
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Russian missiles strike Ukraine's Black Sea port, threatening worldwide grain supplies

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
7/21/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Russian missiles strike Ukraine's Black Sea port, threatening worldwide grain supplies

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
7/21/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Australian in Ukraine's International Legion alleges 'incompetent' commanders putting soldiers in danger

In an exclusive story for The World Today, a former Australian soldier alleges some foreigners and Ukrainians in the International Legion have died unnecessarily and others have been threatened with jail for trying to leave.
7/20/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Australian in Ukraine's International Legion alleges 'incompetent' commanders putting soldiers in danger

In an exclusive story for The World Today, a former Australian soldier alleges some foreigners and Ukrainians in the International Legion have died unnecessarily and others have been threatened with jail for trying to leave.
7/20/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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'HORRIFYING': Donald Trump rages about potential third indictment

The former US President Donald Trump appears to be on the cusp of being indicted for the third time this year over the January 6th riots.
7/19/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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'HORRIFYING': Donald Trump rages about potential third indictment

The former US President Donald Trump appears to be on the cusp of being indicted for the third time this year over the January 6th riots.
7/19/202325 minutes, 9 seconds
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Vic Govt blames 'cost blowout' for scrapping Commonwealth Games

Game over: the fallout from Victoria's shock announcement it's pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
7/18/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Vic Govt blames 'cost blowout' for scrapping Commonwealth Games

Game over: the fallout from Victoria's shock announcement it's pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
7/18/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Deloitte execs face Senate grilling in wake of PwC tax scandal

Executives from one of the world's biggest consultancy firms face tough questions at a parliamentary inquiry, after admitting they'd misused confidential government information.
7/17/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Deloitte execs face Senate grilling in wake of PwC tax scandal

Executives from one of the world's biggest consultancy firms face tough questions at a parliamentary inquiry, after admitting they'd misused confidential government information.
7/17/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Lowe era ends with Michele Bullock named as new RBA Governor

Michele Bullock has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, replacing Philip Lowe and becoming the first woman to lead the central bank at a time of high inflation;
7/14/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Lowe era ends with Michele Bullock named as new RBA Governor

Michele Bullock has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, replacing Philip Lowe and becoming the first woman to lead the central bank at a time of high inflation;
7/14/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Australian CEOs now earning 55 times 'typical' worker

Top dollar: a new survey shows Australian CEOs earn more in a year than many workers make in a lifetime.
7/13/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Australian CEOs now earning 55 times 'typical' worker

Top dollar: a new survey shows Australian CEOs earn more in a year than many workers make in a lifetime.
7/13/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Zelenskyy angered by lack of NATO timeline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lashed out at NATO for not laying out a timeline for his country's path towards membership. 
7/12/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Zelenskyy angered by lack of NATO timeline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lashed out at NATO for not laying out a timeline for his country's path towards membership. 
7/12/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Australia hits the mortgage cliff

The warnings have been coming for months, but the so-called mortgage cliff is now here. More than a million Australian households are rolling off fixed mortgage rates.
7/11/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Australia hits the mortgage cliff

The warnings have been coming for months, but the so-called mortgage cliff is now here. More than a million Australian households are rolling off fixed mortgage rates.
7/11/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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'Sealed' Robodebt chapter under scrutiny

The political fallout from the release of the report of the Robodebt Royal Commission is continuing. 
7/10/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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'Sealed' Robodebt chapter under scrutiny

The political fallout from the release of the report of the Robodebt Royal Commission is continuing. 
7/10/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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'Crude and cruel': scathing Robodebt Royal Commission report released

The Royal Commission into the failed Robodebt policy finds it was an "illegal" and "costly failure of public administration", stemming from "venality, incompetence and cowardice": today, all the details from the 990-page final report, and what it means for the scheme's tens of thousands of victims.
7/7/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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'Crude and cruel': scathing Robodebt Royal Commission report released

The Royal Commission into the failed Robodebt policy finds it was an "illegal" and "costly failure of public administration", stemming from "venality, incompetence and cowardice": today, all the details from the 990-page final report, and what it means for the scheme's tens of thousands of victims.
7/7/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Housing crisis grows, as rents continue to climb

Rental prices are still going up nationally, with new data suggesting the biggest rises are in Sydney and Brisbane, but there signs of a slowing elsewhere.
7/6/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Housing crisis grows, as rents continue to climb

Rental prices are still going up nationally, with new data suggesting the biggest rises are in Sydney and Brisbane, but there signs of a slowing elsewhere.
7/6/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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World records hottest day ever, as new El Niño cyle declared

It's been widely anticipated, but now it's official: El Niño is back, with the weather pattern expected to bring hotter and drier conditions.
7/5/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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World records hottest day ever, as new El Niño cyle declared

It's been widely anticipated, but now it's official: El Niño is back, with the weather pattern expected to bring hotter and drier conditions.
7/5/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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Toll from deadly head knocks grows with first female CTE case

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
7/4/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Toll from deadly head knocks grows with first female CTE case

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
7/4/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Federal corruption watchdog gets down to business

Australia's brand new National Anti-Corruption Commission officially gets down to business today. Justice Paul Brereton, has revealed that it already has had close to 50 referrals.
7/3/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Federal corruption watchdog gets down to business

Australia's brand new National Anti-Corruption Commission officially gets down to business today. Justice Paul Brereton, has revealed that it already has had close to 50 referrals.
7/3/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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MPs attack Liberals over ICAC findings

The fallout continues from yesterday's corruption findings against former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 
6/30/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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MPs attack Liberals over ICAC findings

The fallout continues from yesterday's corruption findings against former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 
6/30/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Chinese students bring Australia's consent education home

In recent years, Australian universities have been scaling up sexual consent education to prevent sexual violence on campus. Now it appears that one of the big benefits of that training, is that some international students are taking what they've learnt back to their own countries and spreading the word. 
6/29/20233 minutes, 55 seconds
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Chinese students bring Australia's consent education home

In recent years, Australian universities have been scaling up sexual consent education to prevent sexual violence on campus. Now it appears that one of the big benefits of that training, is that some international students are taking what they've learnt back to their own countries and spreading the word. 
6/29/20233 minutes, 55 seconds
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Berejiklian engaged in 'seriously corrupt' conduct

The NSW ICAC has delivered a finding of serious corrupt conduct against the former New South Wales Liberal Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 
6/29/202325 minutes, 28 seconds
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Berejiklian engaged in 'seriously corrupt' conduct

The NSW ICAC has delivered a finding of serious corrupt conduct against the former New South Wales Liberal Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 
6/29/202325 minutes, 28 seconds
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Gambling inquiry calls for ban on ads

A total ban on online gambling ads in Australia could be a step closer today, with a landmark inquiry recommending the move. 
6/28/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Gambling inquiry calls for ban on ads

A total ban on online gambling ads in Australia could be a step closer today, with a landmark inquiry recommending the move. 
6/28/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Putin claims full support

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is united behind him, despite the weekend rebellion by mercenary group, Wagner.
6/27/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Putin claims full support

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is united behind him, despite the weekend rebellion by mercenary group, Wagner.
6/27/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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What happens next in Russia?

The world is waiting to see what happens next after Russian President Vladimir Putin headed off an attempted coup from a mercenary group.
6/26/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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What happens next in Russia?

The world is waiting to see what happens next after Russian President Vladimir Putin headed off an attempted coup from a mercenary group.
6/26/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Albanese rejects call to cancel referendum

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his call for the Government to cancel the referendum on a Voice to Parliament.
6/23/202325 minutes, 44 seconds
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Albanese rejects call to cancel referendum

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his call for the Government to cancel the referendum on a Voice to Parliament.
6/23/202325 minutes, 44 seconds
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PwC names yet to be released

The scandal surrounding consulting firm Price Water House Cooper is deepening, with questions about why the individuals involved haven't yet been named. 
6/22/202325 minutes, 32 seconds
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PwC names yet to be released

The scandal surrounding consulting firm Price Water House Cooper is deepening, with questions about why the individuals involved haven't yet been named. 
6/22/202325 minutes, 32 seconds
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Edgbaston produces another thriller

Why does Edgbaston produce so many thrilling Ashes moments? Australia has secured a last gasp win in the first test. 
6/21/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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Edgbaston produces another thriller

Why does Edgbaston produce so many thrilling Ashes moments? Australia has secured a last gasp win in the first test. 
6/21/202325 minutes, 42 seconds
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Political donations under scrutiny

The Reserve Bank board has revealed was on the brink of leaving official interest rates on hold a fortnight ago, before eventually deciding to go ahead with another hike.
6/20/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Political donations under scrutiny

The Reserve Bank board has revealed was on the brink of leaving official interest rates on hold a fortnight ago, before eventually deciding to go ahead with another hike.
6/20/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Senate passes bill for Voice referendum

The Senate has passed legislation that will allow the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to be held.
6/19/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Senate passes bill for Voice referendum

The Senate has passed legislation that will allow the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to be held.
6/19/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Dutton says David Van should quit

The Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he's referred a third allegation against Senator David Van to parliamentary authorities.
6/16/202325 minutes, 11 seconds
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Dutton says David Van should quit

The Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he's referred a third allegation against Senator David Van to parliamentary authorities.
6/16/202325 minutes, 11 seconds
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Lidia Thorpe makes statement to parliament

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has made a statement to parliament, repeating her claim that she was sexually assaulted. 
6/15/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Lidia Thorpe makes statement to parliament

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has made a statement to parliament, repeating her claim that she was sexually assaulted. 
6/15/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Trumps defiant in face of 'persecution'

Former US President Donald Trump insists he's the victim of political persecution, as he pleads not guilty in court.
6/14/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Trumps defiant in face of 'persecution'

Former US President Donald Trump insists he's the victim of political persecution, as he pleads not guilty in court.
6/14/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Bus crash driver appears in court

The 58 year old driver of a bus that crashed in the Hunter Valley town of Greta on Sunday night, leaving ten people dead, has appeared in court.
6/13/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Bus crash driver appears in court

The 58 year old driver of a bus that crashed in the Hunter Valley town of Greta on Sunday night, leaving ten people dead, has appeared in court.
6/13/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Drive arrested after bus crash

New South Wales Police has confirmed the victims of a bus crash in the Hunter Valley overnight had spent the day celebrating what was described as a "fairytale" wedding.
6/12/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Drive arrested after bus crash

New South Wales Police has confirmed the victims of a bus crash in the Hunter Valley overnight had spent the day celebrating what was described as a "fairytale" wedding.
6/12/202325 minutes, 45 seconds
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Trump says he's been indicted

Former US President Donald Trump says he's been indicted over his handling of classified documents.
6/9/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ukraine aid lands in Europe

A fresh delivery of Australian military aid for Ukraine has arrived in Europe overnight.
6/8/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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GDP growth: weak figures point to slowdown

The latest data shows Australia's economy is slowing dramatically under the pressure of the Reserve Bank's repeated interest rate rises. 
6/7/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Pizza and freedom: Folbigg's first night out

Kathleen Folbigg spent her first night of freedom in 20 years eating pizza with her long time friend and supporter. The convicted child-killer was released from prison after new scientific evidence emerged. 
6/6/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Kathleen Folbigg freed after pardon

Convicted murderer Kathleen Folbigg, imprisoned two decades ago for the killing of her four children, has been pardoned and released.
6/5/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Fair Work delivers boost to minimum wage

The minimum wage to increase by 5.75% - what might that mean for Australians struggling to keep up with the rising costs of living?
6/2/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Decision on Ben Roberts-Smith defamation comes down today

Judgement day for Australia's most decorated living soldier - the verdict in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case to be handed down
6/1/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Reserve Bank drawn into PwC Scandal

The Reserve Bank admits it's underpaid staff and that embattled consulting firm PwC has been employed to fix the problem 
5/31/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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New emails show depth of PwC's confidentiality breaches

The global consulting firm P-W-C is once again under fire with the release of a new string of emails revealing the depth of confidentiality breaches over changes to tax avoidance laws back in 2015
5/30/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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PWC puts partners 'on leave' as tax advice scandal continues

The global advisory firm P-W-C has moved to stem the damage from a massive confidentiality breach that has become a full blown crisis. P-W-C is putting more partners on "leave" and is working to ringfence lucrative government business in a bid to salvage the firm's reputation
5/29/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Police wait for access to Sydney fire site

Two 13-year-olds have handed themselves into police after a massive fire destroyed a heritage building in Sydney's inner suburbs yesterday. 
5/26/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Melissa Caddick is dead: Coroner delivers finding on missing Conwoman

A Coroner rules fraudster Melissa Caddick is dead. But many questions still remain about the disappearance of the con-artist who stole tens of millions of dollars from her clients.
5/25/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Albanese and Modi strengthen ties during official visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have signed a new migration pact, and an agreement to work together on green hydrogen technology, during their bilateral meeting in Sydney this morning
5/24/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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India's controversial Prime Minister arrives in Sydney

India's controversial Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Australia to a rockstar's welcome - he's here to take Delhi's relationship with Canberra to a 'new level'
5/23/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Will tighter BNPL regulation protect vulnerable consumers?

The 16 billion dollar Buy-Now Pay-Later industry set for tighter regulations but financial counsellors aren't certain they're tough enough as many Australians are now using the schemes to cope with the increasing costs-of-living
5/22/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Aged care activists worry about taser incident

Indigenous advocate Noel Pearson has criticised some of his fellow 'Yes' campaigners as the discussions about a Voice to Parliament continue.
5/19/202325 minutes, 44 seconds
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Will a rising jobless take pressure off the RBA to lift interest rates?

Another dire climate warning we could soon be facing the hottest year on record but it's not all bad news as there are positive moves to reduce emissions with one expert saying there's a lot to be optimistic about; Another dire climate warning we could soon be facing the hottest year on record but it's not all bad news there are positive moves to reduce emissions with one expert saying there's a lot to be optimistic about; and from the paddock to the page - the WA farmer, turned author, who comes up with lots of ideas for his books, while he's driving the tractor.
5/18/202325 minutes, 14 seconds
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Criminal penalties needed for PwC scandal

The crisis at consultancy firm P-W-C is intensifying amid growing calls for the company to be banned from lucrative government contracts after confidential information was used to help clients "work-around" anti-tax avoidance laws.
5/17/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Death toll set to rise in NZ hostel fire

A tragedy unfolding in New Zealand's capital, Wellington. At least 6 people killed in a fire at a hostel and the death toll could rise. Did the building have adequate safety measures?
5/16/202325 minutes, 47 seconds
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Government settles PFAS class action for $132m

The Commonwealth settles a class-action claim over defence sites contaminated by toxic firefighting foam
5/15/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Tasmanian Liberals in minority after two MPs quit over new stadium

Tasmania's Government teetering on the brink as two of its MPs quit over the controversial $715-million Hobart stadium plan.
5/12/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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High hopes for Trade Minister's Beijing visit

The Trade Minister flies to Beijing ... seeking to unwind restrictions on Australian goods. What are the chances the trade impasse with China might end?
5/11/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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Budget treads fine line between relief and inflation control

Not enough to help those in need or too many handouts driving inflation higher? Did the Government get the balance right with its cost-of-living focused budget?
5/10/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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An innovate solution to renting troubles

The Treasurer set to announce the first budget surplus in 15 years but how long will the good news last, amid predictions of economic challenges ahead?
5/9/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Easing cost of living pressures focus of tomorrow's Federal budget

Cost-of-living pressures will be the focus of tomorrow's budget ... how does the Government try to make life easier for households without adding to inflationary pressures?
5/8/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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Dutton threatens Federal intervention in Victorian Liberal squabbles

Riven by factionalism and infighting Peter Dutton threatens to intervene in the Victorian Liberal Party.
5/5/202325 minutes, 10 seconds
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Pharmacists cry poor ahead of prescription changes

Pharmacies are threatening to raise prices of essential services like deliveries and reduce opening hours in response to the Federal Government changes to the way prescription medications are administered.
5/4/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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NT gives green light to controversial Beetaloo project

The Northern Territory government has given the green light to fracking of the vast Beetaloo basin gas field 400 kilometres south of Darwin.
5/3/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Qantas appoints first woman as CEO

Qantas appoints its first female CEO, as Alan Joyce prepares to leave the top job
5/2/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Nation shocked over soccer violence

Calls for better protection for referees after a sickening attack during soccer match in Sydney leaves an official with a broken jaw
5/1/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Australia's oldest coal-fired power station closes

Australia's oldest coal-fired power station switches off - it's a milestone moment in Australia's energy transition but will our grid have enough electricity as we switch to renewables?
4/28/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Big changes coming to 'broken' migration system

"Broken and unfair" ... a scathing report into Australia's migration system says people are being trapped in an underclass ... robbing the country of their talents - how will the Government fix it?
4/27/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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Inflation falls but will it stop an interest rate rise?

New figures out show that inflation is continuing to fall from runaway levels with the headline rate dropping to 7% but is there still a risk the Reserve Bank will again raise interest rates at next Tuesday's board meeting?
4/26/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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Anzac marches across Australia

Large crowds have turned out for ANZAC Day marches and commemorations, to honour those who served the country.
4/25/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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Australia's defence review released

The Australian Defence Force will receive its biggest overhaul in decades, as a strategic review is publicly released.
4/24/202325 minutes, 50 seconds
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Murdoch drops legal action against Crikey

Media tycoon Lachlan Murdoch as dropped his defamation action against the Australian news outlet Crikey.
4/21/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Review slams Reserve Bank

A scathing review has recommended the biggest overhaul of the Reserve Bank in three decades. It has strongly criticised governor Philip Lowe.
4/20/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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IBAC slams Vic government

Victoria's anti-corruption commission has criticised the state's government, over a health department contract awarded to a union. 
4/19/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Dutton unveils new frontbenchers

The Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has named three new frontbenchers, after the resignations of shadow ministers.
4/18/202325 minutes, 12 seconds
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Aged care: tough rules coming up

Recruiters in the aged care sector say meeting the Federal Government's new staffing requirements will be almost impossible. 
4/17/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Voice architects front inquiry

The Federal Parliamentary committee investigating the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has begun it's hearings in Canberra.
4/14/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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Aged care homes to close in Sydney

Aged Care provider Wesley Mission will close three of its nursing homes in Sydney by the end of May. It says it can't meet the new national staffing requirements.
4/13/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Julian Leeser to push for Voice

Fresh from quitting the Opposition frontbench, Julian Leeser says he'll keep pushing for changes to the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
4/12/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Liberal frontbencher quits over The Voice

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs Julian Leeser has resigned from Cabinet, so that he can campaign in favour of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
4/11/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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Taiwan is on high alert, amid China's military drills

China says it has simulated missile strikes and its air force is flying around 70 planes a day near Taiwan.
4/10/202325 minutes, 8 seconds
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Former Liberals slam Party's choice to oppose 'The Voice'

After months of deliberation, the Federal Liberals' decision to oppose 'The Voice' has been met with disappointment by some senior members of the party. 
4/6/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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A defiant Trump hits back after indictment

Donald Trump has become the first former US President to face criminal charges. Mr Trump appeared in court in New York City, where he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts.
4/5/202325 minutes, 51 seconds
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TikTok banned from Government-issued devices

Australia has joined its main allies in banning the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, on all devices issued by government agencies and departments.
4/4/202325 minutes
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Yunupingu remembered as driving force for Indigenous recognition

A 'Colussus of a leader', a 'Titan' and a 'giant of the nation' just some of the words used to described Yunupingu - the Indigenous leader has died at the age of 74.
4/3/202325 minutes
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Trump to be first US President to face criminal charges

Donald Trump looks set to make history - becoming the first former US President to face criminal charges over hush money he paid to the adult film star, Stormy Daniels.
3/31/202325 minutes
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Is a 7% minimum pay rise going to stoke inflation?

Business groups say a minimum wage rise to keep up with inflation will put pressure on the RBA to keep hiking interest rates - unions disagree.
3/30/202325 minutes
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Will the RBA pause interest rate hikes as inflation falls again?

The latest inflation figures have just been released - the good news for the Reserve Bank, the Government and indeed most of us - is that inflation has eased for the second month in a row.
3/29/202325 minutes
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Greens slam government's housing fund

The Greens are threatening not to support the Federal Government's Housing Australia Future Fund, saying it doesn't go far enough to address the shortfall in social and affordable housing. 
3/28/202325 minutes
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Government and Greens reach deal on Safeguard Mechanism

The federal government's key climate change policy will pass parliament -after the Greens announced they will support the legislation.
3/27/202325 minutes
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Leaders make final pitches ahead of NSW election

New South Wales voters head to the polling booths tomorrow and it's possible that by the end of the weekend, the Liberal-National Coalition will be left without a single government on mainland Australia
3/24/202324 minutes, 59 seconds
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An emotional Anthony Albanese releases wording for The Voice

The wording released on the question Australians will be asked on the referendum to allow an Indigenous Voice to parliament.
3/23/202330 minutes
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Alarming rise in homelessness across Australia

New figures reveal a stark rise in homelessness across Australia.  The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the data, following the 2021 Census with the majority of Australians without a place to call home are women and children
3/22/202325 minutes
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IPCC says global climate a 'ticking time bomb'

The Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Change is warning that the climate bomb is ticking. The latest IPCC report has been described as a "final warning" before global warming passes 1.5 degrees Celsius and a "survival guide" to address it
3/21/202325 minutes
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Moves to ban Nazi salute after far-right groups attend rally

Victoria bans Nazi salutes after ugly scenes at a protest over the weekend where a group of masked men performed the offensive ritual on the steps of parliament.
3/20/202325 minutes
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Disagreement in Labor over AUKUS deal

More Labor figures follow Paul Keating speaking out against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
3/17/202325 minutes
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Strong jobs figures increase likelihood of more rate hikes

The unemployment rate fell back to 3.5% in February with almost 65 thousand jobs estimated to have been created across the economy.
3/16/202325 minutes
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A cold and expensive winter ahead as power prices set to soar

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
3/15/202325 minutes
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AUKUS submarine deal a global transformational event

A US Naval base in San Diego was the scene of an announcement that could prove pivotal for at least the next 50 years of international geopolitics.The details of a massive deal to supply Australia with nuclear powered submarines have finally been revealed. For a price tag of up to 368 billion dollars over the next three decades, the U-S and U-K will share technology and partner in the construction of a new fleet of submarines, in the biggest single investment in Australia's defence capability in history.
3/14/202325 minutes
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Illawarra residents face prospect of nuclear submarine base

What does locals in the Illawarra region of NSW think of the prospect of having a nuclear submarine base on their coastline?