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Cabaret and musical star Trevor Ashley shares his three favourite books.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
After a tough couple of years for the music industry gigs are back but the price of tickets have gone up.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Medicare review looks to the future for health care overhaul
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The health care crisis looks set to linger as a long-awaited review of Medicare fails to come up with short term solutions. But some involved in the review are optimistic about what's to come.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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A brouhaha over Catholic schools, overworked parliamentary staffers and the age of the grandparent
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Columnist and academic Dr Jenna Price and foreign editor with The Australian newspaper Greg Sheridan wrap up the week's news.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sex, scandal, money and misdeeds. All elements of good gossip.So why do we love the gossip, but not the gossiper?And why are we invested in the secrets of celebrities, even though they're strangers?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Let's Get Quizzical: Rose Callaghan and Angela Lavoipierre
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This week we're asking the tough questions on electoral donations, Australian cricketers and high stakes searches for lost radioactive items.Comedian Rose Callaghan faces off with fellow comedian and ABC journalist Angela Lavoipierre in this instalment of Let's Get Quizzical to see who knows more about the news, politics and popular culture that un…
Simone Young is a world-renowned conductor who has led symphony orchestras and opera companies across the globe and shattered more than a few glass ceilings along the way.She's returned home as the chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and is the centre of a new documentary, Knowing The Score.In the Drawing Room, Simone discusses music, …
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How should Australia respond to a Saudi sponsored FIFA World Cup?
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Some say you shouldn't mix sport with politics but right now, it seems like World Cups and humanitarian concerns are constantly hand in gloveWhen Qatar hosted the men's FIFA World Cup last year human rights became the dominant issue. Now there are concerns for the Women's World Cup this year - to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand - if FIFA pub…
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Medicare report released but reform, funding under wraps until May
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Australia's health system is under immense strain with a 50 per cent increase in the number of Australian's delaying or skipping GP visits last year due to the cost.The celebrated Medicare universal public health care system is in its worst shape in 40 years but a much anticipated review has left some stakeholders underwhelmed, with funding decisio…
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Rock celebrity! The Black Beauty saga - Part 1
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A rock celebrity with a wild biography. Saharan nomads, a weight-loss doctor feeding an unusual addiction, scientists seeking the origins of Everything. 'Black Beauty' has it all. The meteorite with a mighty story, with love from Mars.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Government says the Health system is in the worst shape its been in 40 years…so can it be fixed?Also advocates of the Voice met in Canberra this week… but the No campaign is firming up too in what looks like an increasingly messy battle.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Unquiet ghosts, disconcerting babies, a shattered ghost of a despot and a frontier Western: reading Stefan Hertmans' The Ascent, Ben Hobson's The Death of John Lacey and Laura McPhee Browns Little Plum with guests books writer Nicole Abadee and crime podcaster Ben Herder; and speaking with Paul Dalgarno about the books that shaped his latest, A Cou…
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Britain three years after Brexit. The Liberal party quandary. Remembering diplomat Richard Woolcott
Daniel Hannan assesses how Britain has fared in the three years since it formally left the European Union. Amanda Stoker and Georgina Downer discuss how the Liberal party might bounce back. A tribute to the former diplomat Richard Woolcott.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Can our leaders thrash out a way to reform Medicare and make healthcare affordable for all Australians?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Hilton Koppe on how his life as a soccer-obsessed country GP changed forever when he became a patient himselfBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
When you grow up listening to Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald, it's hard not to let that influence you as a young and hopeful singer.WILSN was living in regional Victoria when she first heard the Kings and Queens of jazz and soul, and now she's releasing her debut album.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Jessica Au wins Australia's richest literary prize
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Melbourne author Jessica Au has taken out the top gong in this year's Victorian Premier's Literary Award, for her acclaimed second novel Cold Enough for Snow.At a ceremony in Melbourne last night, Au was awarded the coveted $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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New form of 'amorphous' ice discovered - Science with Jonathan Webb
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Scientists have found a new form of "amorphous" ice, it doesn't sink or float - so how was it discovered?Footage has emerged of a bright spiral shape, which appeared in the sky above Hawaii and then faded away - so what was it?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
China and the Indo-Pacific have featured heavily in talks with the Foreign and Defence Ministers on their trips to France and the UK.But Foreign Minister Penny Wong has told the UK it will need to confront its past, if it is to increase its influence in the Indo-Pacific.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What can we expect from the National Cabinet meeting? - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden
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Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Speers, Samantha MaidenBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Medicare structure 'needs to change': Stephen Duckett
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Australia's Medicare system is under immense pressure, and today's National Cabinet meeting is set to focus on the failing health system.Stephen Duckett, Honorary Professor at The University of Melbourne and a member of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce joined RN Breakfast to discuss.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Opposition leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Australians, Julian Leeser have met with members of the Referendum Working Group.Leeser says they have made the Prime Minister a generous offer to answer their questions on details.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The nation's leaders meet today to discuss how to solve packed hospital emergency departments and clogged GP surgeries; The federal opposition calls for more public debate to shape the Voice to Parliament before a referendum; And while emergency flood warnings are over in New South wales, communities in the west remain cut off, but optimistic.…
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Could Solomons soccer star Raphael Lea'i's Europe contract persuade talent scouts to look at other Pacific players?
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Has Solomon Islands international Raphael Lea'i opened a door for other Pacific players to follow after signing a pro contract in Europe? And calls for gender equity in Fiji rugby grow louder.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Will Solomons star's pro deal in Europe be a game changer for soccer in the Pacific?
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Raphael Lea'i is settling in nicely after signing his historic contract to play in the Bosnian Premier League. Could it be the signal for European talent scouts to head to the Pacific?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Women in the Fiji Rugby Union push for gender equality and gender equity
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Women in rugby in Fiji are pushing for gender equality, but more importantly they're asking for gender equity to ensure that female players are paid properly.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The nation's leaders meet today to discuss how to solve packed hospital emergency departments and clogged GP surgeries; The federal opposition calls for more public debate to shape the Voice to Parliament before a referendum; And while emergency flood warnings are over in New South wales, communities in the west remain cut off, but optimistic.…
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Olympic ambitions back on track for Tonga's alpine skiier Kasete Skeen
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Injury, a pandemic and parenthood have been substantial obstacles for Tonga's alpine skier Kasete Skeen, but his Olympic ambitions are still alive and Italy 2026 is his targetBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Solomons star Jenly Wini eyeing a golden hat-trick at home Pacific Games, then she might retire!
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Solomon Islands history making weightlifter Jenly Wini still can't quite decide on the best time to retire from competition. It may be after the Pacific Games, but she wants three gold medals first.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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PacificAus Sports regional hub in Samoa wants to grow
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The PacificAus Sports regional hub is planning to expand at its base in Apia. The intention is to take on more staff, with the aim of creating more opportunities for Pacific athletes to develop their skills.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Congress called on to act at Tyre Nichols' funeral
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In Memphis Tennessee, Tyre Nichols' funeral has seen renewed calls for laws that target racial bias and police brutality.The young black man was fatally beaten by five black police officers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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NSW Opposition leader criticises bushfire grants program
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In NSW, a $100 million dollar bushfire grants program, which was established to help victims of the Black Summer fires, has been found to lack integrity, transparency and consistency.Opposition leader, Chris Minns says that the grants should have been based exclusively on need, not geared towards coalition electorates.…
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The US strikes deal to access Philippines' military bases
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The United States has secured access to four extra military bases in The Philippines, as it attempts to counter China's military expansion in the South China SeaBut, the move has prompted an angry reaction from Beijing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Christian Porter accepts some responsibility for Robodebt failures
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Two former senior Coalition ministers have fronted the royal commission into the Robodebt scheme.While both Alan Tudge and Christian Porter denied seeing legal advice that found the scheme was unlawful, Porter accepted some responsibility for the failures of the scheme.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
As part of Australia's National Cultural Policy, a new National Poet Laureate will be appointed.It's a post that has remained dormant since 1821, so after a gap of 200 years what do prospective candidates need to know about this prestigious position?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Adani crisis could cause pain for millions of Indians
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After being accused of pulling the "largest con in corporate history", Adani has taken a major hit, losing $150 billion in value.While all eyes are on the company and its founder, economist Salman Soz says the crisis could affect millions of regular Indian households.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A report has recommended alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs be urgently extended, as the community grapples with how to stop a worrying crime wave. After a tense week in the town, today we speak to an ABC reporter based there to discuss what next for the people of Alice Springs and those in the townships and remote communities surrounding it.Fea…
The Americans have announced that they're expanding their troops in the Philippines as fears over a war in Taiwan heat up.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Tongan Volcano: rewriting our scientific understanding
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The massive and cataclysmic Tongan volcanic eruption in January 2022 was one of the most spectacular and violent eruptions ever seen.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Nightlife News Breakdown - Barrie Cassidy - Former Host of Insiders
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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Barrie Cassidy, former host of Insiders, and political journalist with 40+ years' experience.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In an age of increasing tribalism, how can Australians break through groupthink and achieve bold reforms to address inequality? The answer is radical centre solutions. Shireen Morris was part of collaborative efforts which forged a progressive-conservative alliance in support of a First Nations voice. This taught her the value of engaging creativel…
Today we bring you Ep. 2 of "Truth and Lies: The Informant," a new five-part series from ABC Audio that tells the remarkable story of an ordinary man who risked his life as an FBI informant to stop what would've been one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history. Follow along and listen to the next episode right now on Apple Podcasts (https://…
Wantok Program em 30 minit blong nius na karent afeas broadcast long ABC Radio Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The late-Cardinal George Pell has been remembered as a 'soldier for truth' and a 'giant' of the Catholic Church, while his handling of clergy sexual abuse continues to cast a shadow.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Adani cancels planned share sale plan, despite full subscription
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Adani, the parent company behind the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland, has sensationally called off its planned multi-billion dollar share sale. That sale was set to ease pressure on the Indian conglomerate which has been accused of fraudulent behaviour by the Hindenburg Research group, and comes as the company and its owner see a significant dro…
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commits to further engagement with Voice Referendum working group
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After weeks of repeated demands for more detail on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton today committed to continued engagement with the government's Referendum Working Group.The group advising the government on this year's Voice referendum says it's close to finalising the wording of the proposed chan…