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Season two of Expanse explores a wild story of endurance, resilience, mateship, and ultimately survival. It's the kind of tall tale that might be told in the bar over a beer — but this story is all true.
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Hamish Macdonald delves into the lives and motives of eight leaders. From autocratic strongmen to democratic internationalists, from left to right to far right, Take Me To Your Leader! examines the cultural, historical, geographical and personal origins underpinning the ambitions of the people on the world stage. How well do we really know them, and what would we uncover if we asked their friends, enemies, colleagues and observers to 'Take me to Your Leader!'
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The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia twice a day Monday to Friday in Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin, Solomon Islands Pijin and Vanuatu Bislama pidgin languages.
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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily.
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RN Breakfast daily stories separated out for easy listening. RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today—along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.
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Join Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe as they debrief on the biggest conversations of the week about music, art, life and stuff. Bang On brings together two of Australia’s most respected and most loved music journalists and presenters – who are also great friends, with your one stop shop for all the conversations you need to be across this week (but just don’t have the time to read a think-piece about).
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Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week’s most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.
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Monstrous meat-eaters, humble herbivores and stealthy scavengers meet in the Dino Dome for the greatest race of all time. But there’s a catch: the landscape is never the same! From deserts and volcanoes to the deep sea and suburban streets… anything goes in the Dino Dome! Cheer on your favourite prehistoric predators while learning about their strengths, weaknesses and quirks in an action-packed Mesozoic mash-up of science fact and fiction.
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Overnights is heard from 2am to 6am nationally on the ABC. There is great music and interesting guests from Australia and all parts of the globe. You'll hear conversations about food, travel, science, music, books, personal finance, sport, film, astronomy, fashion, gardening, relationships, collectables and much more.
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What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum all about? Where did the key ideas come from? What it could do for Indigenous Australians, and how it might help or hinder organisations working to close the gap? Fran Kelly and Quandamooka woman Carly Williams will cut through the noise surrounding the upcoming referendum in this new podcast, and give you the information you need when it's time to vote.
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Revisit the biggest environmental movement Australia has ever seen: the 1982 Franklin River Blockade. This story is nuts. Missing people, death threats, savage political moves, young people flooding into Tasmania to put their bodies in front of bulldozers. Host Jo Lauder investigates how this movement beat the odds and came to inspire a new generation of environmental activists that have shaped Australian politics through to today.
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The holiday season can be a great time for slowing down and for connecting with friends and family but it's often not without its challenges. So how can we deal with those awkward moments and tricky conversations? And by letting go of the pursuit of the perfect Christmas does it free people up to enjoy time together?…
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Goodness, like beauty, can be in the eye of the beholder and, also like beauty, the expectations are often gendered. All of her life, Elise Loehnen had tried to live up to the ideal of the model women that she'd been taught: smart, but modest; hard working, but considerate. Over time, those pressures became too much, and Elise set out to understand…
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It's another year where Christmas might not look like what the young people in your life are used to. The cumulative effect of the cost of living crisis means more of us are cutting back even more, and some of the things we've come to expect - presents, holidays, fancy dinners, might be pared back for now. So how do you discuss these financial cons…
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Mourners in Ireland have held a rousing commemoration, remembering the life of lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, who died last month. And what's the state of the summer festival scene in Australia? Guest: Ce Benedict, Executive Producer of The Music ShowBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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It's another year where Christmas might not look like what the young people in your life are used to, as cost of living pressures have us cutting back on the trappings and tinsel. We look at how to broach this with children, and use the moment to teach kids important lessons about budgeting and materialism…
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Sometimes it's hard to know how much salt we're actually consuming, it can be hidden in foods like bread, cereal, condiments...or meals from cafes and restaurants. Too much salt can lead to serious and devastating health impacts, while cutting it can have huge benefits, including on your blood pressure. Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of the Coronacast…
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Parliament ended the final sitting week of 2023 with the passage of Preventative Detention legislation. The legislation would allow a judge to decide that a person poses so great a risk to society that they are incarcerated beyond their sentence, or jailed before they've committed a crime. But some are raising concerns about the new laws. Guest:Gra…
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After nearly nine years at the helm, three elections, a pandemic and reams of natural disasters, Queensland's premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that she will step down. For months rumours have swirled around the future of her leadership,and with another election looming, her replacement - yet to be decided - has no small job ahead of them…
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The government has unveiled a blueprint outlining the future of overseas migration to Australia. While there's been an influx in migrants over the last year, and has been blamed for the cost of living and housing crises, the government says its plan will bring migration numbers down to more sustainable levels, but how exactly will that work? Guest:…
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Russian opposition politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza has survived two poison attacks, and was handed a 25-year prison sentence earlier this year. Both Vladimir and his wife Evgenia Kara-Murza, are advocates of the Magnitsky act. Evgenia Kara-Murza told RN Breakfast Magnitsky sanctions are a "revolutionary instrument", which allow the co…
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Talks at the UN COP28 climate conference have entered the final few days, with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber warning nations to be prepared to compromise. Russia and Saudi Arabia , have refused to back attempts to reach agreement on a plan to phase down the use of fossil fuels. It comes as at least 80 of the almost 200 countries are demanding tha…
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Aid groups say Palestinians are facing "mass starvation" in Gaza as Israel's punishing offensive continues. It comes a day after the U.S vetoed a U.N ceasefire resolution, which the groups say would've facilitated the delivery of food and other emergency supplies. Guest: Jason Lee, Save the Children's country director for the Palestinian Occupied T…
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Anna Schwartz Gallery in Melbourne has terminated its 36-year relationship with prominent artist Mike Parr, following his politically charged performance piece about the Israel-Gaza war. The move has led to the gallery being accused of censoring artistic expression. Anna Schwartz says she objects to be called a "censor" and maintains that she is no…
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New research shows Noisy Miners are taking over our urban areas at the expense of other species. Jacinta Humphrey from La Trobe University's Research Centre for Future Landscapes says planting native species and shrubs encourages forest birds and makes it harder for noisy miners to defend their territory. Guest:Jacinta Humphrey from La Trobe Univer…
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As you head to the supermarket to stock up for your Christmas lunch you can try and shop around for a deal, but it’s not easy with Coles and Woolies dominating the market. According to the Greens you’ll be paying too much, because they accuse the big players of price gouging. It’s an allegation the supermarkets deny. Today, ABC investigative report…
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We all tend to get a bit cranky when the weather turns super hot, but did you know heatwaves can worsen certain mental health conditions? We explore the troubling ways heat can affects our mental health and behaviour. Just a heads up, this episode touches on the topic of suicide. Please take care.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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An annual review of the Australian music industry by APRA AMCOS has revealed that we’ve lost 1,300 small and mid-sized live music venues in Australia since the start of the COVID pandemic, one-third of the entire sector.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The BBL is back but can the streamlined competition recapture hearts and minds? As Australia's T20 league faces increased competition from overseas rivals, the pressure is on to get it right. In golf, Jon Rahm has signed a deal with LIV understood to be worth $600m USD, we pull it apart. If that was a surprise, wait til you hear about Nick Kyrgios …
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I've got five fantastic stories for you today, the first of which is about an Aussie gymnast making a name for herself, literally. Then, we'll meet a benevolent barber making a difference in his community. After that, it's off to the moon! To meet Australia's first moon rover. Speaking of Australian firsts, we'll then learn about a new Indigenous p…
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You occasionally babysit for some friends, and while you enjoy looking after the kids, you're not such a fan of the state they keep their home in. The bathroom and children's rooms are disgusting, with mould, mildew and dust everywhere. You're worried about the children's health but you're not sure if you should say something out of fear of embarra…
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If you've ever lacked confidence, you'll know how much it can impact your ability to function. It might prevent you going for a job, travelling overseas, or even starting a new relationship. And it can become a negative cycle. But there are ways we can boost our confidence and our self esteem. We look at how with clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Edel…
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Why do some people seem to have confidence and others don't? We look at how to find that self-belief that can carry you through the world, and why confidence does not always equal high self-esteem. Plus, we navigate an awkward dilemma around babysitting children in a very unclean house, with comedians Kyran Nicholson and Jennifer Wong.…
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For many pop artists, including the likes of Mariah Carey, George Michael, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, recording a Christmas song or album seems like a bit of a rite of passage. Now, Australian singer-songwriter Dami Im has now added her name to the list, releasing her new record 'Christmas Songbook'. Guest:Dami Im, Australian singer-songwrite…
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Engineers in the US have developed a way to do 3D printing using deep-penetrating ultrasound - which they say could ultimately allow doctors to print objects, remotely, inside the body. So, how does it work? Two different studies this week suggested possible treatment avenues for people with Alzheimer's disease. One looked at a meta-analysis lookin…
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Lawyers acting on behalf of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones say they are taking the "first step" in commencing defamation proceedings against Nine Newspapers and leading investigative journalist Kate McClymont. Jones has strongly denied allegations, reported in the Nine Papers that he indecently assaulted four young men during this time at the …
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From the Rum Rebellion and the six o'clock swill, to the gastro pubs and micro breweries of today, Australia and alcohol have a long and storied history. New book 'Knocking The Top Off - A People's History of Alcohol in Australia' tells that story - the good, the bad, and the ugly - with contributions from writers including Wendy Bacon, Gary Foley …
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Thousands of users, some key services and billions of dollars are set to be carved out of the NDIS, and ultimately handed over to States and Territories. That's under changes outlined in the long awaited review of the scheme, which provided 26 recommendations to reduce cost blowouts to make the system sustainable. But what supports will be offered …
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Yesterday, part of the omnibus IR bill, including same job, same pay laws for labour hire workers, passed the Senate. That was with the support of the Greens and crossbench Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock. David Pocock joined RN Breakfast to discuss. Guest: David Pocock, Independent SenatorBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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