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- 4003 - Headlines: Minister shuts office over security threat
Today's headlines include:
Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells has shut her electorate office in Brisbane following a security incident. U.S. President Donald Trump says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, a satellite internet service Ukraine uses in its war with Russia. Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia’s opposition student movement have rallied in central Belgrade ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election. And today’s good news: A world-first trial overseen by leading Australian scientist Professor Georgina Long could drastically change how cancer is treated.Host: Billi FitzSimons
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 4002 - The changing regulation of porn
Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732.
In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only for Australians who’ve proved their age through Apple. And in two weeks, England and Wales will make some types of porn illegal to possess.
One common theme across all three landscapes is strangulation. In one Australian study, more than half of the young people surveyed said they’d been strangled during sex, often called choking. Porn was the most common place they’d learned about it. On today’s podcast, we’re explaining what’s changing, and the question underneath it all: can you keep kids away from explicit content without asking adults to give up more of their privacy?
Listen: The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm
Watch: Testing how long it takes TikTok to turn misogynisticHost: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Imogen Abbott
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - 4001 - Headlines: Sam Wood escalates bail plea
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Former Bachelor reality TV star Sam Wood is set to again apply for bail, taking his fight to the state's highest court. NSW has become the first state to legalise ‘terramation’, a process also called human composting, as an alternative to burying or cremating remains. A judge in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $US25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their data privacy. And today’s good news: The Australian men’s ten-pin bowling team has taken home silver at the International Bowling Federation’s World Cup in Munich.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - 4000 - Is Australia's social media ban actually working?
It’s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government’s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI?
Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells.
Listen: The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm
Listen: Interview with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-GrantHost: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Guest: Anika Wells
Producer: Orla Maher
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 3999 - Headlines: UN to address military AI risks
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Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition after being run down outside her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta on Monday. A Queensland teen has been accused of hate crimes after allegedly threatening a family. The United Nations (UN) is launching a new initiative on the military uses of AI, aimed at addressing concerns about the threat the technology could pose to humanity. And today’s good news: Australia will field its first women’s wheelchair rugby team this December, when 15 nations will compete at the inaugural Women’s World Championship in Paris.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 3998 - The targeted attack on a Federal MP
Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car outside her electorate office in regional Victoria on Monday. The Prime Minister has described it as a “deliberate” attack, and a joint counter-terrorism team is now investigating.
On today’s podcast, we’re going to go through who Helen Haines is, what we know about the attack, and how the country has responded.
Host: Elliot Lawry and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 3997 - Headlines: NAB to cut up to 2,500 jobs
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Federal MP Helen Haines has lost her leg and is fighting for life after being rammed by a vehicle in what’s been labelled a deliberate attack. Thousands of jobs will be cut at National Australia Bank (NAB) as part of the major lender’s plans to “simplify its operation model” and “support NAB’s strategic ambition”. A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing towards Mars on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. And today’s good news: Researchers in the U.S. say they can predict a cancer patient’s chances of survival from just a single image, thanks to an AI breakthrough.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 3996 - The misconduct allegations splitting the Greens
A letter from party members has sparked an investigation into Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, who’s been accused of behaving inappropriately towards women over several years. Now the senator says he is the victim of a years-long smear campaign coming from within his own party. Today we're diving into the allegations against Jordon Steele-John, and the Senator’s lengthy response.
Host: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 - 3995 - Headlines: 160 rioters arrested in Milan
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Italian police have used tear gas and water cannons while detaining at least 160 people in Milan, after clashes broke out on the sidelines of peaceful youth-led protests in several European cities. Victorian Labor has promised to introduce a weekly public transport cap if it wins re-election next month. Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, the developer of Claude, says it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund – to be set up as a separate company, fully owned by Anthropic. And today’s good news: The world’s oldest known shipwreck has been found off the coast of Türkiye by a team of international archaeologists.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Adella Beaini
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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 - 3994 - The true story of Elizabeth Holmes
Through her company Theranos, Holmes vowed to replace blood tests with a tiny finger prick test that could produce real time results, to be rolled out in supermarkets and pharmacies. Some of the world’s richest people and companies went all in on the vision, propelling Holmes from Stanford dropout to industry disruptor and entrepreneur. But Elizabeth Holmes’ claims that she’d solved one of medicine's biggest problems using a few drops of blood turned out to be nothing more than an elaborate deception. Today, we’re taking you through the story of Elizabeth Holmes, the fraudster who fooled Silicon Valley.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
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Sun, 18 Oct 2026 - 3993 - Headlines: Sydney manhunt underway
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A 16-year-old shooter in the U.S. state of Oregon has opened fire at a primary school, killing three children (aged five, eight and 11) and one teacher. A manhunt is underway in Sydney’s inner west after a man was reportedly seen with a shotgun. The AFL has announced it will conduct hair drug testing on all players in the new year. And today’s good news: Doctors in Saudi Arabia have successfully completed a rare and complex operation to separate conjoined twins.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimons
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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 3992 - Why young Aussies are buying shares
In 1986, about one million adults owned shares, and a stockbroker stood between them and the market. The ASX says 11.5 million Australians invest beyond their super and home. Those between 18 and 29 now account for 1 in 5 investors - and, for the first time, the group of people who say that they’re going to start their investment journey in the next 12 months are mostly women. Ultimately, as the ASX CEO said this week, “Australia is a nation of investors”. On today’s podcast, we’re gonna chat through the latest data on how Australians invest, who they are, and who’s actually making the most money.
Host: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher
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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 3991 - Headlines: ACCC sues Kmart
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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after seven members demanded an investigation into inappropriate comments towards women. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Kmart in the Federal Court over nail glue and button batteries. Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider "organisational changes". And today’s good news! A Jack Russell terrier who ran away in Yellowstone National Park a month ago has been reunited with her owners.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Lucy Tassell
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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 3990 - Is an 'egg cartel' driving up prices?
Over the past year, Australia has recorded some of the highest prices in the world for one particular supermarket staple: eggs.
This week, the ACCC launched a case against the country’s biggest egg producers, accusing them of anti-competitive conduct including acting as a cartel and culling hens to drive up prices.
On today’s podcast we're going to tell you everything you need to know about this case, and get to the bottom of why eggs have been so expensive.
Host: Elliot Lawry and Emily Donohoe
Producer: Orla Maher
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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 3989 - Headlines: Aus and Jordan strengthen defence ties
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Australia and Jordan have agreed to strengthen defence ties and work towards peace in the Middle East during a leader’s meeting in Canberra. A 36-year-old woman has won a landmark High Court challenge to freeze her eggs from behind bars. The UK’s domestic spy boss says threats from foreign adversaries have quadrupled in the past decade, with officials devoting more resources to the issue than during the Cold War. And today’s good news: Eight orangutans rescued from Indonesia’s wildfires have been relocated to a protected rainforest.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 3988 - Can Australia block an execution livestream?
On the morning of 4 December, Australian time, the U.S. military plans to carry out its first execution by firing squad since WWII. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the public to be able to watch the killing via livestream, in an announcement that’s prompted global debate about online harms and the ethics of such a move.
Here in Australia, MPs across the political spectrum have condemned the plans, with calls for regulators to intervene. But can the Federal Government actually block footage of this kind from being seen by Aussies?
Today we're unpacking everything you need to know about this story, including the renewed national conversation around a digital duty of care.
Host: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 3987 - Headlines: NT legalises pepper spray for over 16s
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The Northern Territory (NT) will legalise the use of OC spray (also known as capsicum or pepper spray) for self defence for people aged 16 and over. One person has died and several others have been injured after a roller coaster incident in the U.S. state of Georgia. Russia has hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine. And today’s good news: Aussie researchers have developed a new breakthrough treatment to reduce brain inflammation in pre-Parkinson’s patients.Hosts: Adella Beaini and Emma Gillespie
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 3986 - Did the AI bubble just burst in Australia?
Last week, Australian data centre operator Firmus announced it would no longer list on Australia’s stock exchange. It came after months and months of hype around the AI company, which would have had the second biggest listing in Austarlia’s history. In today’s podcast, we’re going to cut through all the jargon and explain what the company actually is, why everyone was talking about it and what actually happened last week.
Host: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 3985 - Headlines: Aussie engineer freed from Iraq
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An Australian engineer will return home after being detained in Iraq for more than five years. Australian MPs from across the political spectrum have condemned U.S. plans to livestream the execution of a former army psychiatrist. North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile towards the sea off its east coast. And today’s good news: Aussie Olympian Izzi Batt-Doyle has set a new national record for the women’s marathon.Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 3984 - The White Fox Boutique lawsuit, explained
Adidas has sued Sydney-based fashion brand White Fox Boutique, alleging it infringed on its ‘three stripe’ trade mark. It’s the latest in a string of trademark lawsuits in the fast fashion industry. Today we’ll take you through what exactly Adidas is alleging, the similar lawsuits happening across the fashion industry, and why trademarks matter in the first place.
Host: Billi FitzSimons and Elliot Lawry
Producer: Orla Maher
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Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 3983 - Headlines: ATO reverses credit card decision
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The federal government has announced it will fund the ATO to keep accepting credit card payments for tax bills until mid-2027, after a backlash from small businesses. U.S. death row inmate Christa Pike can now stand and walk short distances, her lawyers said, after she survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her last week. The Australian data centre operator Firmus will no longer list on Australia’s stock exchange later this month. And today’s good news: A’ja Wilson has become the first WNBA player to win three consecutive league MVP awards.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 3982 - The international youth revolt happening right now
A burning fire truck, police clashing with teenagers and masked protestors calling for change. Over the past few weeks you might have seen these images coming out of France. What started as frustration over education standards at one school in Paris has rippled into a movement across the country and beyond. In today’s podcast we’re going to break down where the French student protests began, why they’ve escalated so quickly and how authorities are responding.
Host: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 - 3981 - Headlines: NSW Police to carry long-arm rifles
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Sydneysiders will soon see police carrying long-arm rifles as part of a new permanent response unit being rolled out across the city. Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least 28 people, including children, and injured 100 others. The U.S. state of Texas has pushed ahead with an execution using the same lethal injection method that failed in the case of Christa Pike in Tennessee. And the good news: A 13-year-old who swam for four hours through rough water to save his family has been awarded one of Australia's top bravery honours.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 - 3980 - The failed execution of Christa Pike, explained
Last week, the Tennessee Department of Correction tried and failed to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years. Despite the fact that she was administered not one but twolethal injections, 50-year-old Christa Pike survived and is now conscious and talking. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the context to her death penalty, what happened last week and what could come next.
Host: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 3979 - Headlines: PornHub restored in Australia
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Pornhub’s parent company Aylo has today announced that it is restoring access to the website for adults in Australia. Russian health authorities say no one who came into contact with a Siberian laboratory worker who died last week has tested positive for plague. Amazon's Prime Video has locked in exclusive global rights to the Emmy Awards in a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's run on U.S. free-to-air TV. And today’s good news: Australia's first lunar rover is one step closer to the moon.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 3978 - Manchester City's financial scandal, explained for non-football fans
Between 2009 and 2018, Manchester City won three Premier League titles. Last week, an independent commission found that over those same seasons, the club made its owner's money look like sponsorship income and kept some costs off its books. City says that's wrong and has appealed. Today, we're explaining what the commission found, what City says, and what happens next.
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 3977 - Headlines: ADF soldier dies in training accident
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An Australian Defence Force (ADF) member has died and five other soldiers have been injured in a military vehicle rollover at a bushland training area. The Coalition has announced it would cut net overseas migration to 100,000 people in its first year in government if elected. The Greens’ official think tank has proposed investing $25 billion into a publicly owned supermarket chain. And the good news: Women’s tennis is set to achieve equal prize money with men at its biggest tournaments outside the four Grand Slams for the first time.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Elliot Lawry
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 3976 - The DV allegations against Sam Wood
Former star of The Bachelor and fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood has been charged with two counts of domestic violence.
Wood was arrested after police attended a Queensland property on Saturday night.
Today, we’ll tell you what we know about the allegation against Sam Wood, and we’re also going to have a conversation about the word ‘alleged’.
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - 3975 - Headlines: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court
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Former Bachelor star and fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood has been charged with domestic violence offences. Four football fans remain in hospital after a car ploughed into them as they waited to cheer on their team ahead of the weekend's NRL grand final. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will take Thames Valley Police to court over allegations that searches of his homes may have broken the law. And today’s good news: Australia's oldest man, Ken Weeks, turns 113 years old today.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Elliot Lawry
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - 3974 - The debate around daylight saving
You might be a little more tired this morning and it is probably because we lost an hour of sleep yesterday thanks to daylight saving time.
Well, that’s if you’re in NSW, Victoria, the ACT, South Australia, and Tasmania. For those of you in the rest of the country - you don’t need to change your clocks twice a year which seems to be the way the world is moving.
Today, we’re going through the debate that surrounds daylight saving and the health issues associated with it that you might not know about.
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026 - 3973 - Headlines: Woman survives execution attempt
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A woman in the U.S. state of Tennessee is in a critical condition after she survived two attempts by the Tennessee Department of Correction to execute her. Radio host Jackie "O" Henderson's legal fight to recover most of her contract, which is worth up to $100 million, has been delayed by more than six months. Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has won the club’s “Most Valuable Player” award, also known as the Bob Skilton Medal. And today’s good news: Four astronauts have pulled up at the International Space Station after launching on an eight-hour express that set a United States speed record.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 3972 - How a pilot tried to hijack an Israel-bound plane
On Wednesday morning, a co-pilot on a flight to Israel stabbed the other pilot in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The aircraft then dropped more than 17,000 feet in less than two minutes. Passengers and crew members managed to get into the cockpit and subdue the alleged attacker – in a move that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said avoided a 9/11-style disaster. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about what went down in today’s podcast.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 3971 - Headlines: House prices continue to fall
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Israeli officials say a co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the other pilot on Wednesday morning in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. Australian house prices decreased by 1.1% in September, marking the sixth straight month of falling prices. New Zealand's parliament has been dissolved, marking the official start of campaigning for November's national election. And the good news: A new species of penguin has been discovered for the first time in 100 years.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 3970 - Why are interest rates at a 15 year high?
Earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to its highest level in 15 years, saying the measure was taken to control “elevated” inflation. We’re expecting that the RBA could continue to hike prices in the months to come, as a range of factors influence the prices of goods and services here in Australia. In today’s podcast, we’re going to chat through the RBA”s decision, get to understand why it was made and what it says about the state of the economy.
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 3969 - Headlines: Greens elect new leader
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The Greens have announced NSW Senator David Shoebridge as their new leader. Australia’s annual inflation rate rose to 4% in August, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). U.S. forces are in the final stages of leaving Iraq after more than 20 years, in the last phase of a plan put in place by former President Joe Biden. And today’s good news! Australian Paralympian gold medallist Rowan Crothers has set a new world record in the men’s S10 200 metre freestyle.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 3968 - The Cornell sexual assault allegations, explained
Two years ago, seven male students at an American university allegedly gang raped a 20 year old woman. No criminal charges were ever laid, but this week prosecutors reopened the investigation.
It comes after the alleged victim filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, saying that it failed to protect her. Today, we're unpacking what's alleged, why no one was charged, and why the case is back on the table.
Host: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 3967 - Headlines: OpenAI apologises for hacking Medicare
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.60%. OpenAI has published a blog post apologising for one of its agents hacking a Medicare statistics website in June, and for only notifying the Government of the hack in an email to a public inbox in September. Listeners are advised this story contains details that may be distressing. The 15 jurors in the trial of former senior constable Beau Lamarre-Condon will be taken to view the Paddington terrace where Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were shot dead. And today’s good news! Girls’ rugby participation in England has increased by 49% since the country hosted the Women’s World Cup.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 3966 - A breakthrough for male contraceptives
The World Health Organisation has released its first-ever blueprint for male contraceptives, spelling out exactly what a safe, effective pill, gel or implant needs to look like. Today, we're unpacking what's actually in the pipeline - including trials happening right here in Australia - and why the WHO thinks new options could reach pharmacies within five to ten years.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 3965 - Headlines: Five men caught near UK army base
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UK police have arrested five men who were seen travelling in “suspicious vehicles” towards an army base. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have announced the final analysis for Australia’s economy for the 2025/26 financial year. New Zealand’s election campaign is underway, six weeks out from the country’s November poll. And today’s good news! A team of researchers has developed a new way to help honey bees stay away from pesticides.Hosts: Lucy Tassell
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 3964 - The NSW policeman on trial for double murder
Last week, the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, the former policeman charged with the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, began in the NSW Supreme Court.
As the case has unfolded, we’ve learnt what both the prosecution and defence will be arguing happened on that day in February over two years ago.
In today’s podcast, we’ll talk through the two arguments, as well as what we’ve learnt since.
Host: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
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Sun, 27 Sep 2026 - 3963 - The hidden costs of cancer
Most of us assume the same thing about cancer in Australia: that it's covered. Medicare, the public system, a fight that's medical rather than financial. The Leukaemia Foundation has just published research that says otherwise. They asked 655 Australians living with blood cancer what their diagnosis actually cost them, and about one in eight said they'd missed, delayed or cancelled treatment because of money. I sat down with two people to work out how that happens. One who has lived it, and one who has spent the last two years measuring it.
This episode is sponsored by the Leukaemia Foundation, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today's podcast.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Guests: Bill Stavreski (Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation) and Allannah Clarke
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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 3962 - Headlines: Car crash kills junior police officer
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A junior police constable who died in a car crash in pursuit of a stolen vehicle is being remembered as a brave young woman who served with distinction. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the UN General Assembly, issuing a call to world leaders to work together to confront growing issues of artificial intelligence and climate change. The Brisbane Lions will play the Fremantle Dockers in the AFL Grand Final at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. And today’s good news! The Australian Transplant Games kick off in Tasmania on Saturday.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 3961 - What does an AI hack actually look like?
Yesterday, Australia’s Prime Minister told a news conference in New York that Medicare had been hacked by OpenAI.
In June, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, asked one of its internal AI agents to research Australian health statistics.
It hit a locked door on a Medicare website and, instead of turning back, found another way in, hacking the system.
It then took OpenAI three months to inform the government, triggering serious questions about whether it should have sounded the alarm sooner.
On today’s podcast, we’re going to take a look at this latest incident, what an AI hack actually is and isn’t, and if it’s too late to prevent future incidents.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 3960 - Headlines: Highest unemployment since COVID
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an AI agent from OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, went rogue and hacked Medicare in June. Australia's unemployment rate has edged up to 4.6%, the highest level in almost five years. Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington D.C. for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, as trade talks between the two countries continue. And today’s good news! Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi has won silver in the women’s road race at the Asian Games in Japan, becoming Afghanistan’s first female medallist at the competition since 2002.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 3959 - The rape charge against 'looksmaxxer' Clavicular
Braden Peters, aka Clavicular, has been charged with rape in Massachusetts. The case is related to another similar legal filing from earlier this year, in a different part of the country, which also alleges he injected an underage girl with an unregulated substance without consent. In today’s episode, we’ll explain the world of looksmaxxing and what to know about the cases.
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 3958 - Headlines: $1m reward for Gus Lamont info
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A $1 million reward has been offered for information about missing toddler Gus Lamont, nearly one year after he disappeared from his family's rural property. Australian Federal Police (AFP) counter-terrorism agents have arrested a man accused of being an ISIS operative. A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 people over a series of attacks that killed 279 people, including two Australians, on Easter Sunday 2019. And today’s good news: A six-year-old girl from China has set a rubik’s cube world record, state media has reported.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 3957 - What will Australia’s housing look like in 2066?
What will Australia’s housing look like in 2066?
And if we have what has been labelled a housing crisis in 2026, with a population of 28 million people - how will we house 40 million people in 40 years?
Those are some of the questions looked at in the latest intergenerational report - a landmark report from the Federal Treasury released every few years.
We’ll look at the answers to those questions, and how different political parties are proposing we solve the housing crisis in today’s podcast.
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 3956 - Headlines: Smart glasses banned in WA schools
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Smart glasses will be banned in all public schools in Western Australia, the State Government has announced. A man has been charged in relation to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Sydney. The Canadian province of British Columbia is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over a school shooting that killed nine people in February. And today’s good news: An Australian-first medical facility has opened at Sydney’s Macquarie University, bringing together leading experts across motor neuron disease (MND), dementia and Parkinson’s disease.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 3955 - Can Trump ban the news?
This week three major newsrooms lost their access to the White House overnight - badges deactivated, reporters turned away at the gate. So can the U.S. President just ‘ban’ the news? Today we're breaking down why it happened, whether it's actually legal, and what history tells us about how these fights usually end.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 3954 - Headlines: Cindy Crawford’s son dies at 27
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The Treasury Department has released a new report on what Australia might look like in 2066, 40 years from now. The trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon for the murder of his ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies began on Monday. U.S. media reports Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Randy Gerber, has died at 27. And today’s good news! The World Health Organisation has confirmed two countries, Chile and Bhutan, have this month eliminated the spread of rabies from dogs to humans.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 3953 - How Australia's weed laws are changing
Right now, it is completely legal to smoke a joint at home if you live in Australia’s capital city.
Travel twenty minutes across the border into New South Wales, and you could be looking at a court date.
Across the country, three different governments are moving in three different directions on cannabis, with one easing the rules for patients, one pushing for a public vote on legalisation, and one cracking down harder than ever.
Today we're mapping out exactly where Australia's drug laws stand, and why it all comes down to your postcode.
Host: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 3952 - Are Aussie homes ready to go electric?
Most of the emissions coming out of an Australian home come from four or five familiar machines: the car in the driveway, the hot water system, the heater, the cooktop. Rewiring Australia's modelling puts those household choices at more than 38% of the national total. The catch is that most of those decisions are made last-minute, when the hot water dies on a Tuesday and the plumber is already on the way with a unit on his truck. By Rewiring's count, about 5,000 Australians hit one of those moments every single day. The non-profit has spent years working out what actually happens when real houses go electric, street by street - but a handful of experts can only talk a few hundred households through it, and there are 11 million homes in this country. Today we're speaking with Francis Vierboom, CEO of Rewiring Australia, about Electric Saul. How do you have 11 million conversations at once? You build a free tool with Google AI that asks for your postcode and then talks to you like a mate at the pub.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 3951 - Headlines: Second WA shark attack this week
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Artificial intelligence is being used by foreign powers to target Australian leaders, the Federal Government is warning. Emergency services have rushed to a popular West Australian beach following a suspected fatal shark attack. The head of the United Nations' health agency is hailing "encouraging signs" in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And today’s good news: Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia, according to a new Cambridge study.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 3950 - Why does the Govt want to lower migration?
Yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the government’s new migration plans, more than a month after he was supposed to.
It comes as the discussion about Australia’s migration system heats up, with Labor, One Nation and the Coalition all vying for votes on one of the country’s most contentious issues.
In today’s podcast, we’ll break down Burke’s latest policy, how it could work and the state of Australia’s migration system.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 3949 - Headlines: Fiji declares national HIV emergency
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Immigration Minister Tony Burke has revealed the Government’s planned changes to the migration system. An apartment building in Gaza collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including six children. Fiji has declared its HIV epidemic a national emergency. In a statement this week, the country’s government said it now estimates one in 60 adults has the disease, including as many as one in 50 pregnant women. And today’s good news! Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 3948 - Why you're no longer hearing from Karl Stefanovic
Earlier this year, Karl Stefanovic was everywhere.
The journalist-turned-commentator had launched a podcast that was racking up millions of listens and views, and was dominating the headlines.
But now… radio silence. Earlier this week, we found out that Stefanovic is engaged in a legal battle with his business partner over ownership of the company behind the podcast. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what’s actually going on with Karl Stefanovic’s business.
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 3947 - Headlines: Govt to announce sweeping migration changes
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The Federal Government is set to reveal how it plans to cut migration numbers after weeks of speculation and delays. America’s war against Iran has cost $US38 billion ($AU53b) over six months, new figures from the U.S. Government’s Congressional Budget Office show. At least three people have died after a helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles. Today's good news: Scientists are using advanced genetics to try to bring the Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine) back from extinction.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 3946 - Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, and Pink's argument over Gaza
Yesterday, American rapper Macklemore revealed he'd been dropped from his slot opening for Ed Sheeran's world tour.
It came less than a week after the performer made comments on stage in support of Palestine.
The moment gained worldwide attention after pop star Pink weighed in on social media, with calls for Macklemore to be pulled from the lineup.
Today we're getting into what actually happened, who's saying what, and how one tour’s opening act turned into the main story.
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 3945 - Headlines: Snowtown murderer to be released after 26 years
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The youngest person jailed over the notorious Snowtown killings will be released after serving 26 years in prison. Pauline Hanson has refused to apologise for widely condemned comments calling First Nations Australians “the most primitive race on Earth.” Rough seas are hindering rescue efforts in Indonesia, where authorities are searching for 129 people missing after a ferry capsized. And today’s good news: A woman in the U.S. with a paralysing neurological disorder has been given the ability to speak again, thanks to a wireless brain implant.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 3944 - Are we headed for an AI doomsday?
Does the artificial intelligence industry need to slow down? An Anthropic researcher says he’s quit his job over mounting fears his employer and its competitors are racing to build systems they won’t be able to control – systems he warns could “kill us all by the end of the decade”. Tech CEOs say they agree with him, so what does that mean for the future of AI, and how has the rest of the world responded? We’ll unpack it all in today’s deep dive.
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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 3943 - Headlines: Shark bite off WA
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A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a shark attack at a remote beach in Western Australia. A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu is continuing for more than 30 people who are missing after a passenger ferry sank. Sweden's national election results show a dead heat, with a partial count pointing to a one-seat majority for the centre-left opposition bloc. And today’s good news! A rare fossil has been found by accident in a creekbed in the U.S. state of California.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 3942 - The ChatGPT deal for uni students
This week, UNSW announced it will be the first university in Australia to sign onto a deal with ChatGPT.
The uni is promoting the partnership as an opportunity for students, teachers and researchers to use “AI tools on a secure platform”.
On today’s podcast, TDA’s multimedia journalist Em is going to explain the context behind this announcement and what it means for any uni students listening.
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Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 3941 - CBD oil is everywhere. What's the science behind it?
The conversation around medicinal cannabis has transformed significantly over the past decade. In Australia, cannabidiol, or ‘CBD’ is a prescription-only treatment, meaning it can only be legally accessed with authorisation from a medical practitioner. But as CBD has become more accessible to those who need it, the saturation of available products claiming to contain CBD, from skincare to pet foods, has left many feeling confused, or unsure who and what to trust. In today’s deep dive, we’re speaking with an expert to unpack what CBD actually is, the common myths around it, and how it’s being used in clinical settings today.
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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 3940 - Headlines: Molly Ticehurst ex-partner sentenced for her murder
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Listeners are advised this story contains distressing details. A NSW man has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner Molly Ticehurst, committed while he was out on bail on charges of stalking and raping her. Queensland’s credit rating has been downgraded from AA+ to AA by the ratings agency S&P. The Houthi rebel group has taken over Yemen's port city of Mocha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials say. And today’s good news! A medical trial in the U.S. state of Texas has seen a three-year-old boy’s case of liver cancer completely disappear.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 3939 - Why the mastermind of 9/11 is yet to face trial
Last month, after years of hearings and appeals, the man accused of planning the Sept 11 attacks got a trial date - June 2028.
Two days later, the same judge said his confession can’t be used at that trial, ruling it was the product of torture.
On today’s podcast, on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, we'll explain why the case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has never made it to a jury.
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 3938 - Headlines: Trump's promise of $5,000 per citizen
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U.S. President Donald Trump has promised Americans $5,000 each if his Republican Party wins the upcoming midterm elections. A fire has broken out on a passenger ferry in waters off the western Philippines, killing at least five people and leaving dozens missing. MPs across the political spectrum have called on One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to take down a cartoon calling Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie a traitor. And today’s good news! A new study has shown dogs are capable of reading our facial expressions, and figuring out specific emotions.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 3937 - The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm
If you had the choice, would you go back to the way social media was 10 years ago? Just posts from your friends, family and creators you follow, in order of when they were uploaded?
Well if the Government gets its way, that very well could soon be an option.
It’s a new proposal called the digital duty of care. Under it, online platforms will be required to protect kids from harmful content, create safer digital spaces, and give social media users the ability to opt out of the algorithm altogether.
In today’s podcast we’re breaking down how we got here, and what it means for the future of Australians on social media.
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 3936 - Headlines: U.S. calls Australia's algorithm reforms 'extortion'
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The White House has warned Australia against what it’s called "extortion" of the online sector, in response to the Government’s proposed digital duty of care reforms. An ISIS-linked Australian woman has been denied bail by a judge over concerns she maintains extremist views. Russia has resumed drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, killing five people and injuring at least 35 others in the Ukrainian capital. And today’s good news: Italian authorities have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 3935 - The Aussies at the centre of a Mexican murder trial
It’s been two years since Aussie brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, American Jack Carter Rhoad, were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico. This week, their parents sat metres from the men accused of these murders, with a trial finally underway in the city of Ensenada. It was a dramatic start to proceedings with witness intimidation claims and a judge swap, and in today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack it all.
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 3934 - Headlines: Govt announces social media algorithm opt-out
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Australian internet users will be given the choice to opt out of algorithms under reforms to social media. A Victoria police investigation into a former gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries has been dropped. Thousands of protesters have gathered across Germany to demonstrate against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A 12-year-old NSW boy is walking 540km to raise funds for better paediatric healthcare access in regional Australia.See more on Dusty's walk and how you can donate here.
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 3933 - What happens next for Lindsay Clancy?
After many weeks, there’s finally a conclusion in the Lindsay Clancy trial. But the conclusion is that… there is no conclusion.
On Friday, local time, a mistrial was declared, after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. And with that, the whole thing was over. At least for now.
So, what happens next for Lindsay Clancy? And will she face another trial?
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 3932 - Headlines: Spring heatwave triggers multiple bushfires
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An early spring heatwave has triggered several bushfires across Australia’s east coast. A manhunt is continuing in Victoria’s Gippsland region after a man allegedly attacked his brother and parents with an axe. A deadly dengue fever outbreak is accelerating in Bangladesh, where nearly 43,000 people have been hospitalised. And today’s good news: An international study has uncovered new evidence linking genetics and personality traits.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 3931 - The plan to legalise vapes
Will vapes be legalised in Australia? Well, if it’s up to the Coalition, the answer is yes. Last week, the Liberal Party announced that if it wins the next election it will legalise, regulate and tax vapes and nicotine pouches.And that was just one part of a suite of policy proposals it announced to crack down on the cigarette and vape black market.So will it actually happen? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast.
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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - 3930 - The researchers trying to end the cancer treatment guessing game
There's a phrase that shapes cancer treatment more than most of us realise: “the average patient”. It's who a treatment plan is actually built for - not for the patient specifically, but a statistical composite drawn from clinical trials. And once a patient starts on the recommended drug, it is often eight to twelve weeks before a scan tells you whether it was ever going to work for your tumour, specifically. And the odds aren't great to begin with - roughly 19 out of 20 cancer drugs that enter human trials never make it to approval. Today we're talking to Dr Christoph Meinert, co-founder & CEO of Brisbane-based Gelomics, who’s trying to close that gap. How? He’s using AI to build a digital stand-in for an individual patient's own tumour, so doctors can test treatments on it before they ever test them on the human.
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Guest: Dr Christoph Meinert, Gelomics co-founder & CEO
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Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 3929 - Headlines: Two more Australians found safe in Nepal
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Two more Australians have been found safe in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, but grave concerns remain for the 36 still missing. Bird flu has made its way to the shores of another major Australian city, with the first case of the deadly strain detected in Sydney. South Korea says it's looking at ways to help protect free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, including possibly sending military support. And today’s good news! A pig kidney has kept a man with kidney failure alive for nine months, a world record.Hosts: Lucy Tassell
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 3928 - The misconduct allegations against NSW Police
Back in February, NSW police clashed with protesters at a Sydney rally that sparked national conversation. This week, new body-cam footage has surfaced, showing an officer bragging about beating a protestor.
On today’s podcast we’re going to break down what's in this new video, where the police watchdog's investigation is up to, and why the legal case against the arrested protesters might be falling apart.
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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 3927 - Headlines: Telstra investigation into July outage
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The family of Molly Ticehurst, whose ex-partner Daniel Billings stabbed her to death in April 2024, has made victim impact statements in court. Telstra has released the results of an independent investigation into its outage in early July, which left thousands of Australians unable to make calls or access data. A Queensland coroner has identified scurvy as a factor in the death of six-year-old boy in the state two years ago. And today’s good news! Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has reunited with the life guards who helped pull her from the water and gave her CPR.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 3926 - The teen who plotted to bomb the Opera House
A Sydney teenager has pleaded guilty to plotting a mass-casualty bombing at one of Australia's most famous landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, with plans to attack on the day of the Sydney Marathon.
Court proceedings have revealed just how far his online radicalisation went, right down to picking a date, a landmark and a reason. And because of the perpetrator's age and the nature of the crimes, this is the first time we’re learning about it.
On today’s podcast, we're unpacking how a 14-year-old ended up researching explosives and attack targets, what the courts will decide next month, and why authorities are so worried about what this case represents.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 3925 - Headlines: Australian soldier killed in Ukraine
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An Australian soldier has been killed in Ukraine, Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel Phillip Thompson has confirmed. Mass burials are underway in Kathmandu after last week’s catastrophic flooding tore through communities across the Himalayas. Hundreds of staff at Australia’s oldest university have walked off the job amid concerns over artificial intelligence. And today’s good news: For the first time, an endangered wallaby species has been found at a remote site in the Kimberley.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 3924 - Were the Nepal-Tibet floods caused by climate change?
Last week, catastrophic floods tore through Nepal and Tibet. The death toll has now passed 900, with thousands still missing, and dozens of Australians among them.
On today’s podcast we’re going to go through what actually happened, the latest on the search for the missing people, and the question everyone's asking: was this just a freak event, or a sign of what the warming Himalayas has in store.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 3923 - Headlines: Man charged over Tupac's 1996 murder
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to play down the fact that several leaders of Pacific nations and territories aren’t attending the annual Pacific Forum. Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein lost around 10% after it began trading on Hong Kong's stock market, after a long delay in the company's plans to list its shares publicly. A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane Davis guilty of first degree murder for organising the killing of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. And today’s good news! The population of a critically endangered species of bird in New Zealand has grown to its highest level in 75 years.Sign up to the Finance Newsletter here.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 3922 - Should smart glasses be banned?
Should smart glasses be banned? Debate about this wearable tech has intensified this week, with Attorney General Michelle Rowland unveiling reforms to privacy laws, aiming to keep pace with new technology. It comes as Australia’s online safety regulator calls on manufacturers to do more to protect the identities of people being filmed. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the privacy panic behind these glasses, and what it means for you.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 3921 - Headlines: Rescuers searching for hundreds in Nepal
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Rescue teams in the Himalayas are working to reach hundreds of people believed to be trapped inside blocked hydropower project tunnels in the aftermath of the flood that destroyed towns across Nepal and Tibet and killed hundreds. Listeners are advised that this next story may be distressing. NSW Police have called on the community for information about the mother of a newborn baby found dead in Sydney’s west on Monday. Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the U.S. Open in the opening round. And today’s good news: A new record has been set for the fastest marathon by a person with multiple myeloma.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 3920 - Did Meta just admit to causing social media addiction?
In case you missed it, Meta has just settled a landmark $17 billion case in the U.S. over the addictive nature of its platforms Facebook and Instagram.
As a result, it will now introduce a range of restrictions for its users under the age of 18, including: a ban on using its platforms overnight, a ban on showing any likes or reshares on posts, and a daily limit on how much time a teenager can spend on there.
But. It’s now asking YouTube and TikTok to do the same. So, are we on the verge of a significant change in how teens will grow up using social media?
We’ll break it all down in today’s podcast.
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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 3919 - Headlines: Death toll in Nepal-Tibet floods rises to 469
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The death toll from a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and China's Tibet has risen to 469, police say, as rescuers continue to search for more than 1400 people missing. U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already resulted in billions of dollars in tariffs. Peter Cullen, the voice of Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh TV series and films from the 1980s to the 2010s, has died aged 85. And today’s good news! Uganda has successfully stopped its outbreak of ebola.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimons
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 3918 - The dangers of strangulation during sex
On Wednesday, it was reported that a 16-year-old girl had died in Sydney. Several media outlets said police are treating it as a suspected sexual choking act.
Now, to be very clear, NSW Police at this stage have only confirmed that a teenager died after she was found unresponsive in her home earlier this week, and that they are investigating the death - but no other details were confirmed.
So, we won’t speculate or talk about the ongoing police investigation outside of what is known. Instead, we’re going to take a look at a recent report that speaks to the widespread use of choking amongst young people, and the dangers associated with it.
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 3917 - Headlines: Death toll rises in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
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Flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 162 people, but authorities fear the final number of casualties will be far higher amid massive destruction. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Qantas has reported a nearly 20% drop in profit due to the impact of the war in the Middle East and higher jet fuel costs. And today’s good news: Mitchell Starc has become the best Test cricket bowler in the world on the International Cricket Council’s rankings.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 3916 - Mitch Brown on the AFL, a year after coming out
In 129 years of AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual. That changes one year ago today, when 94 game West Coast veteran Mitch Brown sat down with TDA.
A few days before that chat, Mitch had messaged TDA saying he was ready to share his story. Mitch’s courage marked a turning point in Aussie sport - but with another AFL scandal dominating headlines a year on, how much has really changed?
We’re speaking to Mitch in today’s deep dive to unpack his reflections on the past year…
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 3915 - Headlines: U.S. pauses immigrant visa applications
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A fox, a little penguin, and more bird species are the latest suspected bird flu cases in South Australia, the state hardest hit by the disease. More than 2,000 Queensland children have been charged by police since the launch of a new taskforce in February. The Trump administration has announced a pause on all immigrant visa applications to the U.S. And today’s good news: Dozens of ancient artefacts that were illegally trafficked out of Egypt have been returned to local officials.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 3914 - How the Government is trying to regulate AI’s environmental impact
By the middle of the next decade, Australia's data centres are forecast to use almost as much electricity as every home in New South Wales and Victoria combined. That forecast landed this week. Today, the Prime Minister will meet every state and territory leader to decide who powers all of it - and Queensland and the Northern Territory have already said no. In this morning’s podcast, we’ll explain what a data centre actually is, its environmental impact, and why this discussion has escalated all the way to National Cabinet.
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 3913 - Headlines: Celebrity Agent Ralph Carr jailed
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Former celebrity agent Ralph Carr has been jailed for six years with a non-parole period of four years for raping a former employee. Mandatory facial recognition technology will be rolled out in NSW pubs and clubs under a tranche of gambling reforms in the state. Iran has promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions. And today’s good news: NASA is set to launch a new telescope that will show us more of the universe than we’ve ever seen before.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 3912 - Will cash incentives fix the birth rate?
As birth rates fall all over the world, countries are getting creative with their policy decisions to ensure future economic stability. Last year, China pledged to cover out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth in full, at the same time as making condoms more expensive. Japan is trying to tackle its record low birth rate through govt-funded dating apps, allowances, and flexible work options, while one Australian politician has suggested low-interest loans for new parents. Now, Singapore has promised every child born there will receive almost $70,000 in govt support by the time they turn 17. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore how one country is trying to move the needle on birth rates, and what this dilemma means for countries everywhere - including here in Australia.
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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 3911 - Headlines: Under 16s social ban tabled in NZ
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Police in Victoria have raided the CFMEU's headquarters, one of Australia's biggest unions. Five suspended Sydney Swans players will be barred from next month’s Brownlow medal function, but will remain eligible for the AFL’s most prestigious individual award, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed. The New Zealand government has introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. And today’s good news: In a world-first, a python has received a pioneering human cancer therapy.Sign up to our newsletters here!
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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 3910 - How the tragedy of Lily Hooper unfolded
Last week, police found the body of missing teen hiker Lily Hooper in the Southern Highlands in NSW. It brought to a close an 8-day search involving more than 200 emergency service personel to find the 18-year-old girl. But before her death was confirmed, her family was actually first told that she had been found alive. Ant that initial - and inaccurate - information went from the search area all the way to NSW Parliament, within minutes. We'll explain how it all unfolded on today's podcast.
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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 3909 - Headlines: Swans captain fronts media
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Sydney Swans Captain Callum Mills has spoken for the first time about several of his teammates being linked to a sexual assault investigation in Victoria. Australia's spy chief will allow a former agent to give evidence on the perpetrators of the Bondi terror attack at the antisemitism inquiry. At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria. And today’s good news: Scientists have found a way to spot Parkinson’s disease in the brain before any damage is done – a breakthrough that could lead to earlier and more effective treatment.Hosts: Lucy Tassell
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 3908 - Australia's $1 trillion debt milestone
Yesterday morning, Australia's federal government debt passed one trillion dollars for the first time in the nation's history. On the one hand, as the federal opposition is arguing, that’s a huge number. On the other hand, Australia has one of the lowest debt levels among advanced economies, while the U.S. also passed a milestone yesterday at $40 trillion. On today’s podcast, we're going to explain what Australia's number actually measures, what those on both sides of politics are saying in response, and why the Australian and U.S. milestones are being received so differently by the people who actually lend countries money.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 3907 - Headlines: Body of missing teen Lily Hooper found
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Police have found the body of missing teen hiker Lily Hooper in the Southern Highlands in NSW. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has said Australia is outraged at Israel’s decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the soldiers who killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza two years ago. More than 1,000 birds have died in South Australia amid the H5 bird flu outbreak, according to state Premier Peter Malinauskas. And today’s good news: a new vaccine could reduce the spread and recurrence of melanoma, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 3906 - Why the mushroom murderer is back in court
It’s been nearly a year since convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a non parole period of 33 years. But this week, she’s back in court for two separate appeals – one from her, one from prosecutors. Today, we’ll explain why Patterson’s lawyers are fighting to overturn her convictions, while prosecutors are fighting to make her sentence even harsher.
See your top books of 2026 in this week's Culture Newsletter.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 3905 - Headlines: Wages rising slower than prices
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The wage price index for the June quarter remained at 0.8%, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show. The Sydney Swans has announced that five of its players – Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice – have been banned from play for the rest of the 2026 AFL season. U.S. President Donald Trump has paused 50% tariffs on goods from Canada. And today’s good news: Coral reefs off the coast of West Africa presumed dead for more than 60 years have been found teeming with life.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 3904 - The allegations against the Sydney Swans' players
On Monday, it was revealed that a group of Sydney Swans players were being questioned by police over an alleged sexual assault in Melbourne. Five players have since been named, though none have been charged. On today's podcast we’re going to break down what we know about the alleged assault, what could happen to the players, and how the AFL has responded.
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