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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

Researchers say North Koreans have secretly animated major TV shows for streaming services including Amazon. Cybersecurity experts say a server provided a glimpse into one of the ways the Hermit Kingdom evades international sanctions.Spokespeople for the streaming services say they do not work with North Korean companies and are investigating. Guest Martyn Williams is a senior fellow at the Stimson Center think tank's North Korea–focused 38 North Project.

Two U.S bases - one in Syria and one in Iraq - have faced separate rocket and drone attacks in the space of 24 hours. It's the first time American military bases in the region have been targeted after a near-three month pause from Iranian-backed militias. Guest: Farhad Alaaldin, Foreign Affairs Advisor to Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

More than two years after it was first announced, the UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has passed through parliament, after a marathon late-night session. The new legislation could mean the first flights to deport migrants could take off within days. The bill's passage comes as five people - including a child - died as they tried crossing the English Channel from Germany. Guest: Lord David Anderson, British barrister and life peer

They're two of Australia's favourite performers, and now Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell are taking on two of the greatest artists of all time.

Writers' festivals traditionally have been celebrated as forums of free speech and democratic debate. But in our fraught geopolitical and cultural climate is civilised and open public discourse under threat? Guest: Corrie Perkin, Journalist and Director of the Sorrento Writers Festival

In 2015, real estate heir Robert Durst was caught on a hot mic, seemingly confessing to three murders he had, to the point, gotten away with. Those five words, "killed them all, of course" were captured when he agreed to participate in a documentary series called The Jinx. It was a sensation, and after nine years, the filmmakers have returned with a follow-up, asking, what happened next? Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly  RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS: -              The Big Door Prize S2 -              Deadboy Detectives -              Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story -              Knuckles

Housing is one of the single biggest issues for Australians right now as many struggle to find or keep a roof over their head.

We've seen such a tragic death in Western Australia. It's clear the targets for preventing suicide and reducing out-of-home care for First Nations people are going backwards. What's the government doing now since the Voice was defeated to close the gap? Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

The swimming world has been reacting to the news that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned drug before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The World Anti-doping Agency has continued to defend its decision, but how does this case compare with previous Games, where athletes have been found to have banned substances in their system?

In swimming, despite the mounting criticism, the World Anti-Doping Agency continues to defend the way it handled the positive findings for 23 Chinese swimmers. While in rugby league, Kalyn Ponga will miss the State of Origin series after surgery on his injured foot. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The devastating death of a young 10-year-old Aboriginal boy, who died by suicide has many demanding answers. But data from the Closing the Gap targets show the underlying issues aren't improving. Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians says there "needs to be a greater focus on prevention", rather than waiting until a family gets to the "end of the cliff and having an ambulance at the bottom." Guest: Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians

Veteran-led volunteer organisation Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) will announce the results of a two year study into protecting the wellbeing of veterans. It followed the experiences of almost 800 DRA members exploring the ways service can restore purpose and perspective. Results suggest that volunteering is a viable and sometimes lifesaving option for those struggling to find purpose and meaning following military service. If this conversation has raised any issues for you, you can contact Open Arms - for Veteran and families counselling 1800-011-046, or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Guest:Geoff Evans, Disaster Relief Australia's Chief Executive

Indigenous artist Archie Moore has won the Venice Biennale's Golden Lion Award for his monumental hand-drawn installation 'kith and kin'. The 54-year-old Kamilaroi and Bigambul artist from Brisbane beat artists representing 85 other countries to become the first Australian to take the gong. Guest: Ellie Buttrose, Curator, Australia's representation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

The free-to-air TV lobby says younger audiences are diminishing across its commercial networks, at a time when it had hoped the Federal Government would bolster safeguards for broadcasting Australian sport.  Sport is one of the three key areas the sector has focused on broadcasting in recent years, but with the government also weighing up a junk-food advertising ban, where does that leave the future of the industry? Guest:Greg Hywood, Chairman of Free TV Australia

The US is set to impose sanctions on an Israeli military unit accused of human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank - a step the State Department has never taken before. It would band the transfer of US military weaponry or any other assistance to an all-male IDF infantry unit - made up of ultra Orthodox recruits.  Israeli leaders across the political spectrum have condemned Washington's plan, promising to take action to prevent it.  Guest: Josh Paul, former director in the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, responsible for arms transfers and security assistance to foreign governments

The US has confirmed its forces came under rocket attack in Syria on Sunday, the first time they've been directly targeted in the country since February. But an Iraqi militant group backed by Iran has denied issuing a statement that was posted on telegram shortly after  announcing a resumption of attacks on U.S forces. Guest: Ryan Crocker, retired American diplomat, former U.S Ambassador to six countries: Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan

Leongatha woman and mother-of-two Erin Patterson. stands accused of serving a deadly meal of Beef Wellington, allegedly made with poisonous Death-Cap mushrooms, which left three people dead and a fourth fighting for his life. Patterson has always maintained her innocence. The case has captured the world's attention, and the ABC has launched a new podcast 'Mushroom Case Daily' which is being presented by ABC Court reporter Kristian Silva. Guest: Kristian Silva, ABC News Court reporter and host of 'Mushroom Case Daily' podcast

The world's biggest selling reggae group returns with a brand new album and a world tour. Known for hits such as Red Red Wine and their cover of Can't Help Falling In Love, UB40 is celebrating its 45th year together. Guest: Robin Campbell

Addiction to crystal methamphetamine or 'ice' has fuelled organised crime and ruined lives in Australia over the past decade. But the supply chain of the drug is murky. Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal has spent months investigating the crystal meth pipeline travelling from the streets of Melbourne to a major source of production in South-East Asia.  Guest: Mahmood Fazal

'The Wiggles Soundsystem: Rave of Innocence' may just be the remix we didn't know we needed. Guest: Ce Benedict, Executive Producer of The Music Show

From the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine the Kremlin has sought to conceal the true casualty figures among its armed forces. But images of expanded cemeteries across the country, and posts grieving the dead on social media provide clues. The BBC's Russia Service has been investigating and confirming troop deaths since the start of the war. Guest Olga Ivshina, BBC's Russian Service

Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report

From portraying DCI Jane Tennison, to Queen Elizabeth II, Dame Helen Mirren has almost done it all. Now, the Oscar  winner has taken on the role of Israel's first female Prime Minister, Golda Meir, in a biopic set against the backdrop of the Yom Kippur War. Guest: Dame Helen Mirren

The NSW government says GST funding has left it short-changed some $12 billion, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey set to reveal later today that he expects his State expects to lose its Triple A credit rating. He's threatening to pull the plug on an agreement to shoulder more costs from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and delay agreements with the Commonwealth on school and hospital funding. Guest: Daniel Mookhey, NSW Treasurer

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

In football, a huge blow to Australia's prestige in the sport, the Olyroos are out of both the Asian Under 23 Cup and the Olympics. In surfing Jack Robinson took to the air to win the final of the men's Margaret River Pro yesterday.In rugby league, Cronulla-Sutherland on top of the ladder after belting North Queensland yesterday, while there was a would'be belting off the field when the Knights played the Bulldogs. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Despite an agreement with the States to pick up a bigger share of the tab, the National Disability Insurance Scheme will still be one of our fastest-growing expenses when the Treasurer hands down his budget next month. Now, State Premiers are pushing back on federal efforts to make them pay a greater share of the funding. Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS and Government Services says the scheme is making "a positive difference in the lives  of many" and the proposed reforms - which build ecosytems outside of the NDIS - are the right direction. Guest: Bill Shorten, NDIS and Government Services Minister

The National Anti-Scam Centre says hundreds of Australians are losing millions of dollars to these deepfake scams each year.  In January, the Government announced mandatory safeguards for what it says were risky AI tools in response to the rapid rise in the use of the technology. But is more needed? Guest:Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer

An investigation that found 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive to banned substances ahead of the Tokyo Olympics has created shocked the world. Now many are questioning why the World Anti Doping Agency - who were aware of the positive tests - allowed those athletes to compete, and failed to be transparent. Guest: Travis Tygart, CEO of the US Anti-doping Agency

Dr Karl has been a staple across ABC Radio and television for decades.  But that's made him a target online, with scammers using AI to take his voice and image, and attempting to trash his reputation with ads on Facebook.  Guest:Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Science communicator

Satellite imagery has revealed damage to air defence radars at an Iranian military base following a suspected Israeli strike. The city of Isfahan is also home to one of the most sensitive sites in Iran's nuclear programme.  It's the latest in a series of tit-for-tat attacks since Israel is believed to have struck Iran's consulate in Syria. Guest: Dr Trita Parsi, Executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and advised the Obama White House on Iran

The United States will authorise over $60 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. It comes alongside congressional approval for aid to Israel, and increased security spending in the Asia Pacific. Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson faces a potential rebellion from parts of his party sceptical of the war in Ukraine.  Guest Mike Ricci, Republican strategist who worked for former Republican house speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner

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

As the daughter of Aussie rock music royalty, Elly-May Barnes has long known the thrill of performing.  From singing backup for her father Jimmy, to eventually taking to the stage as a cabaret performer, her latest work and debut album No Good  felt like a natural next step - but it's been a long road to get here. Guest: Elly-May Barnes

2024 is the year for dozens of key elections across the world - India's election starts this week - and the US of course later this year.  At the same time, there's been a massive proliferation of publicly available artificial intelligence tools, that in the wrong hands could cause electoral mayhem. So how can voters and governments - including here in Australia - protect themselves? Guest Adam Marrè is the Chief Information Security Officer at Arctic Wolf and a former FBI Special Agent

Last weekend's tragic events in Bondi Junction have shone a light on mental illness in the community, and a mental health system that's cracking. Almost a week on there remains many questions, and a the mental health sector is left asking for more help and funding.  Guest: Professor Samuel Harvey is the Executive Director and Chief Scientists at the Black Dog Institute Dr Karen Spielman, GP who has worked in youth mental health for more than 20 years

A warning this story may be distressing. There's been widespread shock and a search for answers after a First Nations boy from Western Australia aged just 10 died by suicide while in state care. Suicide has been revealed as the leading cause of death for First Nations children. So, how has a situation like this occurred? And if you need help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or for First Nations people wanting culturally appropriate support 13 YARN Guest: Kerrynne Liddle, Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence

The week in politics has been dominated by the fallout from the two stabbing attacks, with the focus shifting back on the big tech companies. 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

This week we've seen some of the most horrific violent attacks in Australia in recent decades.Two stabbing attacks in Sydney have led to an increase in racism in some communities, leading to concerns about social cohesion. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there was a "clear framework" that allowed the church stabbing to be declared a terror incident. In relation to the Bondi Junction stabbing attack - which seemingly saw women targeted - he says "we can talk about violence against women, without blurring lines into something else". The Attorney General says he doesn't believe "debating definitions" will help curb what he calls Australia's "crisis of male violence" but says it's time for action . Guest: Mark Dreyfus, Attorney-General

The claim that wombats can run at 40 kilometres an hour, faster than Usain Bolt might just be a furphy. And Dr Karl has built an impressive reputation over the years in science communication, but on social media there's an AI-generated Dr Karl threatening to tear this down - so who made it? Guest: Jacinta Bowler, ABC science reporter  Brainteaser (answer in the audio) "What is missing from this series of letters?   "B, O, A"

Health workers in Sydney continue to treat survivors of this week's two major knife attacks, after one of the hardest weeks for frontline workers. Six paramedics were forced to take shelter in the Good Shepherd Church on Monday night when an angry crowd turned on them, NSW Health Minister Ryan Park says the event was "very disappointing" and frontline workers should never be treated in such a manner. Guest: Ryan Park, NSW Minister for Health

150 years ago, the Impressionist movement was born in a small, independent art exhibition in Paris. Feeling ignored by the official Salon exhibitions, the likes of Monet, Sisley, Renoir and Degas gathered to create their own showcase.  Guest: Sasha Grishin, Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University.

Australia's national cultural policy is being updated to include streaming services like Netflix.  The intention is to compel streaming services to use revenues generated here to make a fixed percentage of its productions not just in Australia but about Australia too. But the uncertainty about the specifics is already having an effect. Guest Matthew Deaner, CEO of Screen Producers Australia

Cities in Texas are turning off their lights to help save migratory birds. Every year around two billion birds fly through the state and brightly lit buildings pose a deadly risk. The Lights Out Texas campaign is helping create a safe passage for these birds by getting city skyscrapers to go dark at night. Guest: Dr Andrew Farnsworth, an ornithologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

The US has blocked the U.N Security Council vote on a bid by the Palestinian Authority to become a full member state. In order to be successful a council resolution needs at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the permanent five members. The move from the US comes despite the Biden administration's pledge to fully support a two-state solution. Guest: Ghaith Al-Omari, former Palestinian negotiator, Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute

His name is synonymous with Australia rock music, and now Mark Seymour is returning with his 11th studio album 'The Boxer' alongside his band The Undertow.

A warning, this story may be distressing. A family in Western Australia is grieving following the death by suicide of a 10-year-old child under the care of the state government. The Indigenous boy was being looked after by relatives, after being placed in care two years ago. The tragedy comes five years on from a landmark coronial inquiry into 13 child suicide deaths in WA Guest: Megan Krakouer, Director of the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma recovery Project If you need help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Claire Nichols from The Book Show joined RN Breakfast to recommend a couple of new novels to take you in to different lives and worlds. The Spoiled Heart by the British writer Sunjeev Sahota and some Australian fiction Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn. Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show

In athletics, the World Anti-Doping Agency's will introduce new procedures to ensure no repeat of the so-called Peter Bol disaster. In swimming Mollie O'Callaghan made a big statement of intent ahead of the Olympics at the Australian Swimming Championships last night. In the AFL, a forced change for the Bulldogs ahead of tonight's game against St Kilda.In rugby league, the Roosters are almost back to full-strength for tonight's NRL game against Melbourne. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

He's the man who's coordinated the Parkes Elvis Festival, National BMX Championships, International Balloon Challenges, conferences for Chartered Accountants and healthcare professionals as well as Schoolies, and now Joel Ulbricht is finding his footing as the Garma Festival Director.  In 2024 the festival will focus on fire - a symbol of strength and renewal - as he looks to the long term future of the event. Guest: Joel Ulbricht, Garma Festival Director

Defence Minister Richard Marles  unveiled the defence strategy yesterday, is the government becoming more explicit in this being in response to China? And the events we've seen over the past few days have been harrowing - how has the Prime Minister and the government handled the events? 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.

Australia is often described as one of the most successful multicultural nations, but ongoing conflict in the Middle East and two horrific stabbing attacks in the past week have exposed the cracks in Australia's social cohesion. The new Race Discrimination Commissioner is calling for unity against any rise in racist and divisive sentiment or the spread of disinformation. He says the speed with which the Wakeley Church stabbing was declared a terror incident "is concerning because whole communities get tarnished because of the actions by one person". He says this can lead to harmful misinformation being spread. Guest: Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner

An extra $50 billion over the next decade on defence is the headline figure of the government's national defence strategy and integrated investment program. There's more money for long-range missiles- and a focus on long term capability including the AUKUS nuclear submarines. Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister says that the government isn't "shying away" from vulnerabilities in the Defence force, and to protect ourselves from coercion he says we need the "ability to project". The Defence Minister says that's the ability the government is trying to build through the new strategy. Guest: Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister

Alpha HPA is one of two companies that are the first to benefit from the Federal Government 's Future Made in Australia push.  It's received $400-million in Government loans to progress its high-purity, green alumina plant which will help shore up Australia's critical minerals capabilities, and  ease dependence on supply from China.  Guest:Rimas Kairaitis, Managing Director at Alpha HPA

Practically, India's parliamentary poll is a contrast of old and new.  Voters' left index fingers are painted with indelible ink that can last for months to stop people from casting multiple ballots. But those ballots are submitted electronically.

The family of a 16-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed Sydney bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel say they're sorry for the actions of their son, and hadn't seen signs of radicalisation or brainwashing. The stabbing provoked fears of 'tit-for-tat' violence, as community leaders urge calm. Jamal Rifi is a doctor in Sydney's West, he's in touch with the family of the boy accused of the stabbing. Guest: Jamal Rifi, doctor in Sydney's West

The polls have closed and vote counting is underway in Solomon Islands, in what's been described as the country's most important election since independence. Hundreds of thousands of voters have cast their ballots in Solomon Islands. It's a closely watched election which could have major implications for the Pacific nation's diplomatic ties to China. Guest: Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong, ABC's reporter in Solomon Islands as part of the ABC's Pacific Local Journalism Network

The United Nations says it is still struggling to fend off famine in Gaza. That's left some trying to take matters into their own hands, including an Australian who's about to take a risky journey to deliver 5,500 tonnes of food and medicine to Palestinians in Gaza with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Guest: Surya McEwen, Northern Rivers resident, participant in the upcoming Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Gaza

Today marks 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, and later today we'll see what our athletes will be wearing at the opening ceremony.  But the nature of that ceremony could change, as authorities consider additional security measures to protect athletes.And while Paris grapples with those changes, there are questions about our own preparations for Brisbane in 2032.  Guest: Ian Chesterman, President of the Australian Olympic Committee

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has faced a setback in the legal fight against his extradition to the United States. A UK court has been assured the Australian won't face the death penalty in the US, and will be entitled to argue for free-speech protections in any future case. The guarantees had been requested by the court, and mean another condition for extradition have now been met. Guest: Jennifer Robinson, Counsel to Julian Assange and Wikileaks; Barrister at Doughty Street Chamber in London.

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

Nearly 60 years after bursting onto the stage, Engelbert Humperdinck has Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, platinum records and stars on multiple Walks of Fame. Still, with new music on the way, he hopes to find new stages and audiences to serenade.

Comedic brothers Guy and Paul Williams have crossed the ditch to perform -separately- at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. But they aren't the only comedians in the family, with sister Maria also a celebrated comic. So how do all three siblings find their way into the comedy scene, and how do their styles differ?  Guests:Guy Williams, Comedian Paul Williams, Comedian

The alleged stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel on Monday night saw ASIO, federal - and state police declare the incident a terror attack, with a 16-year old now being held. Community leaders in NSW have raised concerns over how quickly the attack was described as "terrorism", but NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says the declaration met the criteria of the definition in the act.  But she says the declaration and whether the attacker will be charged with terrorism offence "are two separate things and they shouldn't be conflated." Guest: Karen Webb, Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force

Tanya Plibersek once described Australia as the "extinction capital of the world" when she announced a plan to fix the "broken" Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, to stop more extinctions and protect Australia's unique landscape. Legislation for an Environmental Protection Agency will be introduced when Parliament resumes, but it's unclear when - or if - the broader changes to the act will go ahead.Tanya Plibersek, Environment Minister says the government is "full steam ahead" on EPBC reform, but says due to its enormity it's the right thing to implement it in stages. Guest: Tanya Plibersek, Environment Minister

The Defence Minister will today unveil the Nation's new Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program that will help shape what Australia's defence capability will look like in coming years and how much money it will take to get there. It comes as tensions simmer within our own region and concerns grow over a potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Andrew Hastie, Shadow Defence Minister says this is a leadership test for Defence Minister Richard Marles and we need to see a "clear strategy". He says he is concerned this is "setting the stage" for defence cuts, and warns we cannot go backwards.  Guest: Andrew Hastie, Shadow Defence Minister

The International Monetary Fund is warning that stronger than expected economic growth in the US could mean interest rates stay higher for longer, while Australia will see its lowest growth since the 1990s. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is heading to Washington for meetings with G20 ministers, he says his trip is great opportunity to "take the temperature" of the global economy and align the domestic budget with global condition. The Treasurer says he is receiving warnings from Treasury economists and others, about the potential impact of "serious" geopolitical uncertainty.  Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer

Mosques in Sydney's west are on heightened alert after firebomb threats were made in the wake of Monday's attack on Assyrian Orthodox Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel.  Tensions spiked after New South Wales police labelled the attack a "terrorist incident". Now community and religious leaders are calling for calm in the hope of preventing further violence. Guest: Gamel Kheir, Secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association