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There were nearly 9000 incidents of aggression recorded at these centres across the country between 2022 and 2023. The worst of those incidents saw a 55-year-old Centrelink worker sustain severe injuries after she was stabbed in Melbourne's north last May. Now, the Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten has announced more than 300-million dollars in major security funding boost.  Guest:Bill Shorten is the Minister for Government Services

National Cabinet brought Premiers and Chief Ministers around the table earlier this week, to discuss ways of tackling Family and Domestic Violence  South Australia is one of the states that's already been looking at ways to protect women against gender-based violence. So, can some of those measures be expanded nationally? Guest: Kyam Maher, South Australia's Attorney-General

Domestic violence has dominated the headlines this week. But we've also seen the face of Ninette Simons - a 73 year old woman bashed in her home in Perth during a violent home invasion, allegedly by a former immigration detainee released after last year's High Court decision. The Prime Minister this morning has said the man should not have been released on bail - and he's rebuked the Community Safety Board for taking the man's ankle bracelet off - is that an admission of fault on the government's behalf? Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

In football, after the most watched season ever, the A-League Women's competition ends with tomorrow's grand final. In rugby league, it only got worse for South Sydney last night, losing the game to Penrith, and more players to injury. In the AFL, the Collingwood-Carlton rivalry began in 1892 and it will continue with a bang at the MCG tonight. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

There has been a clear focus on the issue of domestic and family violence this week, as the nation grapples with how to stem the tide of rising levels of violence. But while additional funding has been announced for women fleeing violence, what's needed to change or reform men's behaviour to stop the violence in the first place?  Guest: Karina Joy, facilitates the mens' behaviour change at Child and Family Services Ballarat

Australian indigenous author Alexis Wright has claimed year's Stella prize, which celebrates the writing of Australian women and non-binary people. The first author to claim the prize for a second time, Judges have described her novel 'Praiseworthy' as a "genre-defiant epic of climate catastrophe proportions - and a political satire that reflects the landscape of Queensland's Gulf Country, where the tale unfolds." Guest: Alexis Wright, Author and Stella Prize winner

As protests continue, university leaders in Australia are trying to calm tensions, while emphasising they have "zero tolerance" for racism or harassment. Shadow Education Minister Sarah Henderson has declared that the University of Sydney is "not a safe space" for Jewish students. Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sydney rejects that idea, and says "there is space" for groups with divergent opinions to have respectful conversations on campus. Featured: Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sydney.

Following the lead of colleges in the US, pro-Palestine encampments have begun appearing at universities across Australia.  So far there haven't been any crackdowns on protesters here, but it has made some students increasingly uneasy. At Melbourne University yesterday, tensions threatened to boil over. Featured:Douglas Mann, 19-year-old student at University of Melbourne

In a statement, the group praised the "bravery" of students involved and criticised the White House for its Gaza policy. Its a clear rebuke from the Democrats' official collegiate arm who historically work in partnership with the Party and whoever leads it. While the College Democrats reiterated its support for Biden and other Democrats in the upcoming election, they also issued a warning to the president's campaign. Guest: Sunjay Muralitharan, National Vice President, College Democrats Guest: Sunjay Muralitharan, National Vice President, College Democrats

Police have used tear gas and water cannons on protesters who have taken  to the streets to protest against a 'foreign agents' bill. If passed, the law would require organisations to state whether they receive overseas funding.  Opponents say the measures are similar to the ones used in Russia to stamp out dissent. The law could also damage Georgia's hopes of joining the European Union.   Guest: Natalie Sabanadze, a Senior Research Fellow on the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House and a former Georgian Ambassador to Brussels

The Solomon Islands have a new Prime Minister. Former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele defeated Opposition Leader Matthew Wale in a vote of 31 to 18.  As foreign minister,  Manele was one of the key players behind the country's "look north" foreign policy, and its controversial security pact with China. Now, Manele says he wants to pursue a foreign policy of "friends to all, enemies to none" where China and Australia are treated equally. Guest:Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong, the ABC's Solomon Islands reporter

Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, Martin Short and Eugene Levy, and now Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney are staring in The Odd Couple.  A play about divorce, misunderstandings and friendship, The Odd Couple opens in Melbourne on May 18, and heads to Sydney in June.  Guests: Shane Jacobson, Todd McKenney

The who's who of the publishing world will be at the State Library of Victoria tonight, for the announcement of the winner of this year's Stella Prize.Claire Nichols walks through this years shortlist and shares a new "favourite". Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show  RECOMMENDATIONS: - 'Feast' by Emily O'Grady - 'The Morningside'  by Tea Obrendt

Hundreds of thousands of football fans, players, coaches and umpires at all nine AFL matches this weekend will pause to acknowledge violence against women. The initiative has been prompted by a letter from West Coast Eagles CEO Don Pyke, urging club bosses to listen to the thousands who rallied across the country last week.

Senior Correspondent with the Australian Financial Review Jacob Greber  joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Jacob Greber

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

The existence of a so-called "nest of spies" operating in Australia first revealed in 2021 has been unmasked as originating from India.

The Federal Government has announced it will spend close to a billion dollars over five years, on a program that gives one-off payments to women escaping violent relationships. But there's no new funding for badly stretched frontline services, or the programs trying to change the behaviour of perpetrators. The Prime Minister says this issue "isn't something you solve with a meeting on one day", but is something all governments are determined to take ongoing action on. He says the funding commitment is a "step-forward" in a national crisis that requires concerted effort and says the Australian public knows addressing the issue "isn't something for government alone". He says everybody has personal responsibility for, but particularly people in positions of political power. Guest: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister

The Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, chaired by former Labor minister Jenny Macklin, wants to see JobSeeker raised by $17 per day in the May budget. The committees annual pre-budget report, also identified violence against women is a barrier for obtaining work, and an ongoing issue with child support.  Guest:Jenny Macklin, Chair of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee

Budget airline Bonza entered voluntary administration this week, immediately grounding its entire fleet. For some regional communities it marks the end of much-needed airline competition, Mary Carroll is the chief executive of Capricorn Enterprise has called on the government to be "part of the solution." Guest: Mary Carroll,  chief executive of Capricorn Enterprise - a tourism and development group in Rockhampton

To combat violence against women, the Prime Minister yesterday announced a raft of measures designed to tackle online harm. They include a trial of age-verification technology, and legislation to ban "the creation and non-consensual distribution of deep-fake pornography".  Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and the inaugural Australian eSafety Commissioner says while he would like to say the age verification technology would work, he believes people can "get around it" if they want to access content. He says giving the pilot a go is worthwhile, but ultimately he believes it will fail. Guest:Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX; inaugural Australian eSafety Commissioner

A TikTok star in Iraq was shot dead outside her home in Baghdad last week. Om Fahad - as she was known online - is the third social media personality to be murdered in Iraq in the past year. The murders have coincided with a shift towards increasingly conservative attitudes and tightening laws in Iraq - most recently against prostitution and same-sex relations.  Guest: Rasha Younes, Senior Researcher with the LGBT Rights Program at Human Rights Watch

American police have raided universities across the US, arresting hundreds of students and breaking-up pro-Palestinian demonstrations.Students had set-up encampments and occupied buildings, with university heads calling in police after weeks of building protests. Footage online also shows counter-protesters and pro-Israel supporters moving in on a pro-Palestine camp at UCLA, with some reportedly attacking the protesters with sticks. Guest:Mohammad Hemeida, one of the protest organisers and a undergraduate student at Columbia University

She's famous for her intimate photos of friends dying from AIDS or drugs, and for decades her work has explored subcultures such as the post-Stonewall queer community in New York. Nan Goldin's signature work — the Ballad of Sexual Dependency — began as a slideshow and was later distilled into 126 photos. Now it's on loan at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Guest: Anne O'Heir, curator

Natural Hazards Research Australia is the key national organisation tasked with addressing the major challenges arising from events such as bushfires, cyclones, heatwaves and floods. The organisation has just appointed one of Australia's leading environmental engineers as their new Science and Innovation Director. How will the appointment refocus the centre's priorities?

Today's emergency National Cabinet aims to address the escalating levels of family and domestic violence. The sole agenda item is to find immediate, meaningful and practical action to address family violence. Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says she agrees that investment in this area has to be massively increase in this area. She's called on the government to keep their promise to deliver 500 frontline and community workers to support women in crisis, claiming when she last checked in March, there were just 17  of the promised 500 workers. Guest: Sussan Ley, Deputy Opposition Leader

The Fundao dam collapse in 2015 was the largest spill of mining waste in history, and considered Brazil's worst ever environmental disaster. It unleashed a torrent of nearly 40 million cubic meters of toxic sludge, flooding 39 towns and killing 19 people. Now, Australian mining firm BHP and its partner Vale have offered $39 billion to settle local authorities' claims over the collapse. So, what do local Brazilian prosecutors make of the offer? Guest:Thomas Goodhead, Global Managing Partner and CEO of law firm Pogust Goodhead

Advocates for homeless services are calling on the federal government to invest more to prevent domestic or gender based violence. Kate Colvin, Homelessness Australia CEO says women can't leave violent homes as they don't have another home to go to, or if they do they get stuck in homelessness. She says "having homes people can go to that are affordable, is absolutely essential" and is calling on state and federal governments to invest more resources in housing to keep women safe. Guest: Kate Colvin, Homelessness Australia CEO

​​In rugby league, at the end of a tumultuous day of board meetings, South Sydney has sacked coach Jason Demetriou. This will take effect immediately, while the search is on for permanent replacement. While in rugby union news, Melbourne Rebels number 10 Carter Gordon is being shopped around to rugby league clubs, also Wallaroos squad. And in golf, Hannah Green is now Australia's top-ranked female golfer after winning the LA Championships. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner is addressing today's emergency National Cabinet, she told RN Breakfast she wants National Cabinet to walk out with a resolve that addressing gendered violence will stay a priority overtime. The Commissioner says one of the issues she's deeply concerned with is the younger generation growing up with violent porn and misogynistic messaging on social media and is calling for more to be done in the early prevention space. She says while more investment is needed, it's extremely difficult to know what figure is needed. Guest: Micaela Cronin, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner

How significant are the changes the Treasurer has announced to the foreign investment laws? And National Cabinet will be held later this morning - it'll begin in just over an hour - how likely are we to see some concrete measures or money committed following it? The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

In a major speech today the Treasurer will announce Australia will introduce stronger foreign investment rules, as the government tries to bolster domestic investment and local supply chains. Australia will join other western nations and five eyes partners who have already tightened their foreign investment laws, as geo-political tensions and the risk of economic coercion by foreign powers escalate. Guest:Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer

The Washington Post reports that "nest of spies" referred to by ASIO boss Mike Burgess in 2021 was made up of Indian intelligence officers. They were reportedly working for the same agency the Washington Post now claims was behind a high-profile assassination attempt on American soil.

Japan is home to some of the most densely populated cities on earth, where large crowds are a way of life and tourists are - for the most part - welcome. But one community has reached breaking point, erecting a mesh net roughly the size of a cricket pitch to block one of the most popular views of Mt Fuji. It's to stop bad-behaving tourists who break the law to capture the perfect photo.  Guest: Jane Lawson, Travel writer

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded after Australia's new budget airline Bonza suddenly went into voluntary administration yesterday. Passengers arrived for scheduled flights in the morning to find the airline's entire fleet had been grounded, with no indication of when - or if - services will resume. Many of the routes operated by Bonza are not serviced by Qantas or Virgin. Guest:Tracey Hilbert, Bonza passenger left stranded

A patch the size of a coin could be the answer to protecting children against measles.  A team of researchers are trialling a game changing way of vaccinating children in The Gambia. Professor Ed Clarke says while it's early days, this trial is a "real step forward" — and he says if successful there are lots of potential uses for the patches. Guest: Professor Ed Clarke, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia

There are warnings Sudan's year-long civil war is about escalate further, with the United States claiming the country is on the verge of a "large-scale massacre". The alarming prediction comes as rebel forces are expected to attack a major city in the region of Darfur. Guest: Susan Page, former US Ambassador to South Sudan

Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly  RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS: Hacks, The Idea of You, Shardlake, A Man in Full, Tattooist of Auschwitz, Welcome to Wrexham S3, Unfrosted

On Wednesday, federal, state and territory governments will meet virtually, at a special National Cabinet meeting on gender violence. There have been questions over whether gender violence should be treated similarly to terrorism, and while Minister for Youth and victim-survivor Anne Aly says there is a legal difference: "I think it’s important to recognise that for the women who are being terrorised, it is very much violence, terrorism, control," she said.

Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

An increasing number of people around the world are switching from smart phones to so-called 'dumb phones'. And one person leading the disconnect revolution is filmmaker Alex Lykos.

In the 12 months to June last year, 34 women were murdered by an intimate partner. That's a 28 per cent increase on the previous year.

She is the poster woman for Australian netball with multiple world and national championships, Commonwealth gold medals and MVPs, plus years of experience at board level across multiple organisations. Now, as Netball Australia wrestles with change and a tumultuous 12 months, Liz Ellis takes her place on the board she's fought to be a part of.  Guest: Liz Ellis, former Diamonds captain and Netball Australia board member Producer: Joe Sullivan

Manasseh Sogavare has abandoned his bid to remain Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, after his party won just 15 of 50 seats in Parliamentary elections. It's increasingly likely the next government will be formed by a coalition of opposition parties, who have spent the past few days locked in negotiations.

Humza Yousaf has announced he's stepping down as Scotland's first minister and leader of the Scottish National Party, triggering a search for a successor His resignation comes a year after he replaced Nicola Sturgeon, but it is the last two weeks that have proved politically costly.

Ten years ago, Dan Sultan's Blackbird album burst onto the scene with heavy guitar riffs, rock and soul melodies infused lyrics of identity and love. To celebrate, Dan Sultan is taking to the Hamer Hall stage with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a special performance to coincide with the start of NAIDOC Week.

Victoria's premier Jacinta Allan is the first Australian leader of a state or territory government to appear before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry. But the appearance was peppered with questions about what long-standing change will come as a result of the historic moment, or will it all amount to being "another day in the colony"?

The Prime Minister has touched down in Alice Springs, weeks after a youth curfew thrust the town into the spotlight.

Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia says, "if Russia wins in Ukraine, it will be more emboldened to assert itself in the Pacific." So is that anything more than a desperate plea from a country under siege, or does Moscow actually pose a threat to Australia in the Asia-Pacific?

Nine people accused of plotting a far-right coup have faced court in a trial so big it's had to be split into three different cases. They're accused of involvement in a plot to violently overthrow the government, organised by the members of the Reichsbürger, or Citizens of the Reich movement.

It's time to get out your trench coat and your magnifying glass, start practising your powers of observation and see if you can solve the mystery behind the longest running play in the world.

Researchers appear to be getting closer to understanding what is going on in people with Long COVID. PASC, or post acute sequelae of COVID-19, affects around 20% of those who contract the virus, but the findings may also apply to people with lasting symptoms from other viral infections such as flu.  Not only that, new research points to possible and quite simple therapies. Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report

For months financial analysts have expected economic conditions to allow for an interest rate cut.  But the latest Australian inflation data has all but put paid to that with many now tipping an interest rate hike could be on its way, and with that the wealth gap will continue to widen.

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

Two out of every five families have a child who's refusing to go to school - it's a growing problem where affected students feel so overwhelmed or anxious about school they stop going. Anne Hollonds is the National Children's Commissioner says COVID has "really blown this apart" and it's been a difficult journey for many kids to reconnect with the school environment. She says we need to do more to consider if the institution of school is really fit for the needs of kids today. Guest: Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner

Howard Shore's score to the Lord of the Rings film is a firm favourite - but now an opera version by Paul Corfield Godfrey is bringing the music to the stage. And remembering great conductor Sir Andrew Davis.  Guest: Russell Torrance, ABC Classic Drive presenter

Everyday 80 men on average are arrested in Victoria in relation to family violence issues. And in the past 12 months, Victoria Police responded to 94,000 family violence incidents.  It now makes up 25 per cent of the offenses Victoria Police deal with - and growing. The head of Victoria Police's Family Violence Command, Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway has called for a register of family violence offenders. Guest:Lauren Callaway, Assistant Commissioner

Across the country this weekend men and women in their thousands joined rallies calling for an end to family and domestic violence - for themselves and the countless others who have lost their lives. It's been called a scourge and a national shame, and there are mounting calls for a Royal Commission, but advocates hope that this is a turning point for action. Guests: Anne Summers, Professor of Domestic and Family Violence at University of Technology Sydney and Antoinette Braybrook, Chief Executive, Djirra

In the AFL, Sydney thrashed the Hawks yesterday to increase its percentage and firm up a place in a top three dominated by non-Melbourne clubs. In rugby union, the Waratahs are the 2024 Super W champions after a brutal win in the grand final yesterday. In rugby league, Cronulla-Sutherland made a mess of the celebration of Ricky Stuart's 500th game as an NRL coach yesterday. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

There's growing pressure on the government to do something about the domestic violence crisis in Australia. The Prime Minister has organised a national cabinet meeting, but the government has so far rejected calls for a royal commission and a declaration of a national emergency. Guest:Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women and the Finance Minister

Just days after US President Joe Biden signed off on a US $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Australia has announced its own military assistance - worth around $100 million. The package includes money for drones, short range air defence systems and generators, as well as equipment like helmets and boots.The Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles made the announcement during a quick visit to Ukraine over the weekend. But is it enough? Guest: Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia

A new nicotine hit is gaining popularity on social media — for all the wrong reasons.

Aside from the outcome of his ongoing civil and criminal trials, the big question surrounding Donald Trump's presidential campaign is who he'll pick as his running mate. It's widely tipped he'll choose a female candidate for Vice President, to try and shore up support among women voters - where he trails badly. Guest: Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, United States Studies Centre

After another week where horrific murders of women by current or former partners made headlines, protesters took to the streets across the country over the weekend. State and federal authorities are under growing pressure to do more than meet violence and tragedy with fine words, thoughts and prayers. The Prime Minister - who was heckled when he gave an impromptu address to a crowd of protesters - has promised a national cabinet on Wednesday will focus on women's safety. Reporter: Krishani Dhanji

Singer-songwriter Mo'Ju has been captivating audiences with their incredible voice for over two decades.  This weekend, they will be performing in Melbourne for an intimate acoustic-style performance followed by a Q&A and Mo'Ju joined RN Breakfast to tell us what to expect. Guest:Mo'Ju, Australian Singer-songwriter

The NSW government is reviewing domestic violence-related bail laws after the horrific death of Molly Ticehurst earlier this week. Associate Professor Jane Wangman from the NSW Domestic Violence Death Review Team warns that while she "welcomes" the bail review the issue can't be separated into parts - and must be reformed "holistically".  She says the law is "only as good as the professionals that apply and enforce it" she says we need to ensure a domestic violence lens is used to consider risk in things like bail conditions. Guest:Jane Wangmann is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at UTS. She's also on the NSW Domestic Violence Death Review Team

A warning this next story discusses suicide.  A leading suicide prevention advocate in WA says law reforms are needed to allow children and families involved in state care to speak out about their situation. Gerry Georgatos says it's just one measure that needs to be acted upon as governments react to the death of a 10 year old boy by suicide last month. If this story has raised any concerns for you, help is available please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 , or for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders crisis support 13YARN on 13 92 76. Guest: Gerry Georgatos, suicide prevention advocate in Western Australia

Robyn Malcolm has received international acclaim for her latest role - the complex and compelling Penny in 'After the Party'. While her character deals with the ripples of division following accusations of sexual abuse, the genesis of the story was borne from another burning fire.  Guest: Robyn Malcolm. actor and co-creator 'After the Party'

This week we've seen the legal feud between Elon Musk - owner of X - and the E-Safety commissioner intensify.. And now the Opposition leader Peter Dutton has  sided with Elon saying 'Australia 'can't be the internet police of the world' -- what impact will this have? Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

In the AFL, Collingwood and Essendon have produced another Anzac Day Match from the top drawer. While in rugby league, at last a win for the Gold Coast Titans. And in football, Melbourne City will be missing a Matilda for the second leg of their A-League women's semi-final against the Newcastle Jets. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Australia is in the middle of a mental health crisis and the government is under increasing pressure to reform the sector. Dr Ruth Vine, Deputy National Chief Health Officer of Mental Health says while there is an acknowledgement of the pressures on the system and the need for the services to be more targeted, it takes time to "integrate and add" items effectively into the system Dr Simon Stafrace Victorian Chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists says despite the best intentions of everyone across the mental health system, "the foot keeps being taken of the accelerator". He says the system "feels like a vehicle that is spluttering" and says there needs to better integration between the services offered by the states and commonwealth. Guests: Dr Ruth Vine, Deputy National Chief Health Officer of Mental Health Dr Simon Stafrace Victorian Chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Five boys, aged 14 to 17 have been charged with a range of terrorism offences after raids across Sydney and Goulburn this week. ABC Investigations has also revealed a former Islamic State supporter, known to police, was questioned during the counter-terrorism operation, but was not charged. Guest: Jamal Rifi, doctor in Sydney's West

'Ghost guns' - untraceable firearms, delivered in parts and assembled within minutes, could be slipping through Australia's tough gun regulations faster than ever before. But in the US, a coming Supreme Court decision could make it harder to buy one. So could that make it more difficult for criminals here as well?

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies have embraced hybrid working models. And with the added flexibility that comes with working from home, over a third of Australians are still working remotely.  However, a leading career strategist has warned there may be hidden pitfalls to working from the kitchen table. Saying that while meetings can be conducted online, if we're not in the office, there's a risk we miss crucial networking opportunities and the ability to learn from those around us.  Guest: Jacob Galea, life coach and career strategist

UNICEF's Executive Director Catherine Russell says the situation in Haiti is "catastrophic and grows worse by the day." In the past few hours, Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation and has handed power to a transitional council. It comes as five and a half million people, including three million children, need immediate humanitarian assistance. Guest:Bruno Maes, Haiti's Country representative for UNICEF

The US Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over Donald Trump's bid for criminal immunity - as he appeals against a lower court decision rejecting his request for immunity on four election-related criminal charges relating to his time as President. It comes as some of Trump's most high profile allies - including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows - are among 18 indicted in Arizona for their 'fake elector' scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election.  Guest: Leslie Caldwell, former Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, U.S Department of Justice, former prosecutor and defense attorney

The US Supreme Court has heard a case on whether cities can criminalise homelessness.  The constitutional case is based on one city that's issuing fines to rough sleepers for camping in parks and on public property, and in some cases enforcing jail terms for repeat offenders.

Australian indie-folk band The Dreggs are known for their electric live performances and sing-a-longs. Today, they release their debut album 'Caught In A Reverie' and are celebrating with a short album launch tour, followed by an Australian and New Zealand tour kicking off in June. Guests: Paddy Macrae and Zane Harris

The dispute between Australia's eSafety Commissioner and social media platform owner Elon Musk is set to continue, after the Federal Court rolled over an injunction yesterday. At the centre of the row is Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel who was stabbed while giving a sermon in his church in western Sydney last week.The Federal Court has been told by X's legal team, the Bishop wants the footage to remain online.  Guest:Professor Jeannie Paterson, Co-Director for the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne

Thousands of service men and women are gathering this morning to commemorate the ANZACS. ANZAC day is about remembering their sacrifices and helping the men and women who have served since, as rates of suicide among veterans remains too high, and the Royal Commission into those deaths prepares to hand down its findings later this year. Guest: Matt Keogh, Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel

Fragile letters and diaries written by Anzac soldiers at Gallipoli have sat largely unread for decades, in Australia's War Memorial, until now. Researchers are digitising thousands of hand-written letters and diary entries and are hoping to find new links to those who fought on the front lines. Guest: Robyn Van Dyk, head of research at the Australian War Memorial

For the nearly three million Australians with higher education scheme debts hanging over their heads, the latest quarterly inflation figures are bittersweet. HECS debts are indexed each year in line with inflation, and this year it's been calculated to 4.7 per cent based on March Consumer Price Index figures. This debt hike will hit hard given many are already struggling with high cost of living pressures. Guest: Andrew Norton, Professor in Higher Education Policy, Australian National University

The NSW government is reviewing bail laws and domestic violence protection measures in the wake of the alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst.  Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty has long been a strong voice on family violence prevention, she told RN Breakfast the "onus of safety is still rests on the victim", but warns victims are  "only truly safe if the perpetrator decides to no longer be abusive and violent". She says tightening bail laws and adjusting the justice response doesn't necessarily guarantee safety. Guest: Rosie Batty, family violence prevention advocate and speaker, and former Australian of the Year

The government says inflation has now almost halved since they were elected and the drop shows their policies are working. But analysts were expecting inflation to drop further in the March quarter than it did are these numbers good politically for the government? Senior Correspondent with the Australian Financial Review Jacob Greber  joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Jacob Greber

In the build up to ANZAC Day, we've had grand announcements about weapons of the future, of geopolitical strategy, and speeches by politicians hailing the Defence Forces. But it's easy to lose sight of the deep and sometimes conflicting emotions this day can bring for so many people who have served in the military or have family members who have. Three veterans share their thoughts about this national day of remembrance.  Guests: Jon Lane is Chair of the Military, Veterans' and Emergency Services Personnel Mental Health Network at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Michaela Gilewicz, is a former member of the ADF and also an Invictus Games athlete Gary Myors joined the Navy at 15, and served in the Vietnam war

Higher than inspected inflation figures released yesterday show the cost of living crisis is continuing to bite.

The UK government's controversial Rwanda Bill passed through parliament this week and British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has already announced the first flights to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda will take off in 10 to 12 weeks. On the panel set up to oversee the UK's plan to send migrants to Rwanda is former Australian foreign minister, Alexander Downer. He says he's one of the few people who have visited both Naru and Rwanda - and says conditions in Rwanda are certainly adequate and make it an "appropriate place" for processing. Guest: Alexander Downer, former Australian foreign minister

Pro-Palestine protests have been taking hold at university campuses across America.Yesterday, students at Columbia University, where the movement first started, were given a deadline to dismantle their encampment by the university's president. The deadline has now been extended as protesters refuse to back down so what can we expect next? Guest: Bassam Khawaja, Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law at the Smith Family Human Rights Clinic, at Columbia Law School

Horrific and incredibly troubling. That's how the discovery of mass graves near two hospitals in Gaza has been described by the UN High Commissioner and the US State Department. Palestinian authorities say hundreds of bodies - some covered in waste, some with hands tied, and some stripped of clothes - have been found.The UN's High Commisioner Volker Turk wants an independent investigation - Israel's military says claims it created the mass graves are baseless.  Guest:Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah, plastic and reconstructive surgeon who worked in Gaza at the Al Shifa hospital following the October 7 attack, now rector at Glasgow University

Fresh from his stint at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Irish comedian David O'Doherty is heading to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth with his trusty keyboard.  Infusing songs into his comedy sets, David O'Doherty stopped by the RN Breakfast studio to perform a song dedicated to his parents.  Guest: David O'Doherty

A large number of fire ants have been found on defence land in the Murray Darling Basin.  Due to the size of the discovery, experts believe the outbreak has gone undetected for some time and there's concern about what this means for Australia's national eradication program.

As pro-Palestinian protests at America's University of Columbia  enter their seventh day, Australian students are following suit.  Students at Sydney University are currently protesting on the campus, opposing what they claim are the university's ties to Israel. Federal Greens Senator David Shoebridge has attended the protest and is supporting the students. Guest:David Shoebridge, Greens Senator

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is making news for all the wrong reasons this week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labelled Musk an "arrogant billionaire who thinks he is above the law" while Tesla's share price has tanked, Cybertrucks have been recalled due to dangerous malfunctions and global EV sales have dropped. Guest: Stephen Bartholomeusz, Sydney Morning Herald, Journalist

For government and businesses there's currently no model, framework or incentive to reduce, reuse and recycle, and create a "circular economy". Last year the government created the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group and today it hands down its interim report with recommendations on how to formalise a circular economy in Australia. Guest: Professor John Thwaites, Chair, Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group

Molly Ticehurst was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning and her former partner, Daniel Billings, has been charged with her murder.  It has been revealed that at the time of the alleged murder, Billings was on bail for rape and stalking charges against Ms Ticehurst. The NSW government is expected to announce details of an urgent review examining the circumstances leading to Billings being granted bail. Guest: Angela Lynch, sexual violence and domestic and family violence prevention advocate

Four-years ago, then-Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews promised Melbourne a second medically supervised injecting room, such was the demand for the city's first facility.  But that promise has now been broken by his successor Jacinta Allan - despite two Government commissioned reports recommending a new facility and years of work looking to establish a suitable site.But drug experts warn walking away from the injecting room sends a worrying message of conservatism across the country. Guest: Dr Marianne Jauncey, Medical Director at Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in King's Cross

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

A video ban has turned into a global battle between the Australian government and Elon Musk. The Federal e-Safety commissioner is seeking to permanently remove the video of the Sydney church stabbing from X after a court injunction ordered the social media platform to take down the video for two days. Guest: Michelle Rowland, Communications Minister

Atlassian's co-founder Scott Farquhar has released new data showing the company has saved 3.75 million minutes by scrapping unnecessary meetings since acquiring video company Loom for $1.5bn last October. So, how does Atlassian work out which meetings are actually worth having? Guest: Dom Price, Work Futurist, Atlassian