Paul Murray Live

Chris Minns defends the actions of NSW Police, Melissa McIntosh leaves door open to future resignation amid ongoing leadership speculation. Plus, Labor and Reserve Bank of Australia blamed by voters as anger over interest rates grows.

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Protesters against the Israeli President clash with police in Sydney, the Coalition reunites for a second time. Plus, aged care crisis worsening under Labor. 

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The Coalition reunites for a second time, Labor won't own their economic mismanagement. Plus, Israel President Isaac Herzog arrives tomorrow. 

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Perth attack declared a terror incident, 64 defence sites to be wholly divested. Plus, data released by Dementia Australia today has revealed that the number of Australians living with dementia in 2026 has increased to an estimated 446,5001.

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The Coalition stalemate, and how the Liberals and Nationals became a walking punchline in Question Time. Plus, the City of Melbourne votes to implement a "you break it, you buy it" rule for vandals who attack statues and memorials.

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A boy swims 4km to save his family at sea, inflation lands well above the Reserve Bank's target. Plus, thousands of small businesses are closing.

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Pauline Hanson will be in Adelaide to welcome former senator for South Australia Cory Bernardi as the party's leader. Plus, Labor's integrity is nowhere to be found. 

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Sussan Ley's leadership is under threat, the fight for the future of the Liberals. Plus, media panic as One Nation climbs the polls. 

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Another inflation jump puts interest rate hike firmly on the table, the prime minister commits to taking the Darwin Port back. Plus, dissecting voter attitudes on racism.

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The Australian government spending is out of control, the future of the Coalition hangs in the balance. Plus, Nationals MP Colin Boyce declares open revolt, announces leadership challenge against David Littleproud.

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More climate hysteria from the left, One Nation surge continues at pace. Plus, Brandan Koschel denied bail over alleged hate speech at March for Australia rally.

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Australia Day celebrations nationwide, why won't the Labor Party say happy Australia Day? Plus, the Australian of the Year has been revealed.

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A Cumberland City councillor lashed for Australia Day genocide claims, One Nation hints at path to the government amid the Coalition chaos. Plus, Mark Dolan on why the UK is furious over Donald Trump's NATO troops comments.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologises to Jewish Australians, Coalition splits over hate speech laws. Plus, a 24-year-old has been charged and refused bail after allegedly planning to throw molotov cocktails on the Gold Coast on Australia Day.

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All Nationals leave the Shadow Cabinet, how do voters really feel about Australia Day? Plus, the Prime Minister calls out the Queensland government on the gun buyback scheme. 

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Queensland reject the Prime Minister's gun buyback scheme, major concerns over hate speech reforms. Plus, the Sydney rally is set to go ahead despite the ban.

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Parliament honours the Bondi massacre victims, One Nation support surges in the Newspoll. Plus, a third Sydney shark attack in two days. 

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Five men 'headed for Bondi' detained by heavily armed police on busy Liverpool Street in Sydney. Plus, Anthony Albanese was a no-show at the funeral of 10-year-old Bondi attack victim Matilda because his office did not reach out to attend.

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Alleged Bondi gunman facing 59 charges, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a no-show at Jewish funerals. Plus, the NSW Premier flags gun reforms.

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John Howard lashes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, families of Bondi victims in mourning. Plus, the Bondi gunmen spent a month in the Philippines.

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Innocent victims taken by the worst terror attack in Australia's history. Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to strengthen gun laws.

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Queensland gets serious on youth crime, the economic future looks grim under Labor. Plus, Anthony Albanese tries to bail out Anika Wells.

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Pauline Hanson's One Nation surges again and again, Coalition set to target visa overstayers. Plus, Anika Wells insists that she 'followed the rules'.

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Labor Senator Graham Richardson honoured at state funeral, Michele Bullock warns future hikes are possible. Plus, experts warn of wild fire season.

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Major concerns New South Wales is not ready for fire season, the cost of everything goes up under Labor. Plus, a bad week for Wells gets worse.

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More than 50 bushfires burn in New South Wales as almost a dozen homes are destroyed, One Nation vote surges as Coalition vote crashes to record low. Plus, Anthony Albanese defends decision to sign off on taxpayer funds for Anika Wells and staff.

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Labor loves spending other people's money, international students are refusing to go home after being denied visas. Plus, Victorian taxpayers are being slugged over $1 million a week for ministerial staffers.

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Future Fund bosses blasted over a business-class “research trip” that somehow included Disneyland, Anika Wells racks up a $100k taxpayer-funded three-day dash to New York. Plus, a Senate inquiry backs the FOI bill despite pushbacks.

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Greens’ partyroom renovation costs blow out to $1.6m, a scathing jobs-for-mates review slams government appointments as nepotism, plus households face a $1200 power bill rise shattering Labor’s election promises.

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Greens’ lavish party-room reno blows out past $1.6m, while the government axes defence agencies to clean up its own budget mess. Plus, taxpayers now footing the multimillion-dollar bill for Chris Bowen’s failed UN climate bid.

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Our Town hits Echuca as Paul Murray takes the show on the road with big guests,discusses global airbus recall and ‘Big Australia’ keeps getting bigger. Plus, a look inside the great Aussie beer shed.

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The cost of living surges under the Albanese government as inflation jumps to 3.8 percent, an analysis of the latest NSW  crime statistics. Plus, an Afghan refugee accused of shooting national guardsmen in Washington.

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Paul Murray Live has become a cornerstone of the Sky News primetime line-up over 15 years, interviewing prominent figures from political powerbrokers to cultural icons, and giving everyday Australians a voice. This special anniversary episode reflects on the program’s most memorable moments and the man behind the microphone.

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AI-driven chaos during Trump’s 2020 loss sparks calls for urgent FOI reform, Jim Chalmers warns inflation could jump ahead of tomorrow’s data. Plus, the 2026 Census expands with new gender and sexuality questions.

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Federal MPs and political staffers warned to shut off phones and close blinds during visit by top Chinese official, workers face paying an extra $300 billion in tax without reforms. Plus, the Labor government is accused of betraying veterans.

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Tropical Cyclone Fina sweeps past Darwin, total bill for BoM's new website came is at $96 million. Plus, Spectre Strategy poll shows that repondents are more concerned about immigration that climate. 

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Thousands of men's boots have been placed outside Parliament House in Canberra, Anthony Albanese gets dumped by the UN. Plus, Murray Watt fearmongering on net zero.

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Australians given a rude power bill shock warning by energy bosses, dissecting Australian retirement trends. Plus, will Australia get its own Zohran Mamdani?

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CBA chief calls for slashing migration to fix housing, bank bosses face tough grilling in Canberra. Plus, Anthony Albanese sidesteps questions on Brittany Higgins cover-up.

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A new poll suggests One Nation is best suited to handle immigration, Liberals gear up to fight over economics and migration. Plus, Labor pushes COP31 vanity project. 

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Federal Police have to follow up reports of forced marriage every three days, is the Coalition's energy policy enough to save Sussan Ley's leadership? Plus, the BBC brace themselves for $1 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump. 

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Anthony Albanese's desperation on display over his bid to secure a $2 billion climate circus, will dumping net zero save Sussan Ley? Plus, migration surge hits record high. 

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ASIO spy chief Mike Burgess sounds the alarm on Chinese state-backed hackers, Jacinta Allan's misplaced pride over new crime laws. Plus, economist Warren Hogan warns the RBA will raise the cash rate next year.

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The prime minister backs Chris Minns on banning Nazi slogans, Jacinta Allan promises a ban on face masks at protests. Plus, one of ABC's best known presenters warns that the Liberal Party will face brand damage if they ditch Sussan Ley. 

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Power bill shock sparks fresh anxiety as the PM battles the cost of living crisis, most Aussies say net zero by 2050 is a fantasy. Plus, electricity rebates could vanish as businesses struggle with soaring costs.

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A shocking survey reveals how many Australians think political violence is justified, Andrew Windsor’s behaviour to be debated in the UK Parliament. Plus, radio legend John Laws remembered after passing away at 90.

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Economic future is looking grim under Labor, Liberals recalled to parliament to bicker over net zero. Plus, one in three Australians experience food insecurity. 

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Alex Hawke unloads on the PM in a fiery Question Time, Albanese splashes $1 billion on his green gala. Plus, another Dan Andrews promise goes up in smoke as Victorian power prices rise.

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess delivers damning new security warnings, a massive $841m public sector wage blowout tests Labor’s spending limits. Plus, a female jockey stuns with a historic double win.

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Optus wrestles back control of its mobile networks from Nokia, the Nationals officially dump net zero. Plus, Anthony Albanese accused of running his own cult of secrecy after once slamming a “culture of cover-up”.

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Immigration fears surge as support for One Nation doubles, Liberals push for a net zero review despite Nationals' revolt. Plus, Chris Bown claims climate secrecy is in the nation's best interest.

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BOM’s new radar crashes as dangerous storms hammer SEQ, the Albanese government slammed for ignoring over 2,000 Senate questions. Plus, the Senate forces Chris Bowen to cough up his secret climate documents.

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NAB chief economist warns no rate cut until mid-2026, ministers grill BOM chief over $4.1m website disaster. Plus, neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell cleared of offensive behaviour after Ballarat white supremacist march.

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Chris Bowen warns in secret briefing that power bills will rise and 2030 targets need urgent action, Tim Ayres blames Coalition for high energy costs despite Labor’s term. Plus, BCA warns not to leave environmental laws to Labor and the Greens.

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Foreign buyers snap up more Victorian homes despite new taxes, Jacinta Allan insists her machete ban is working despite another violent brawl. Plus, Barnaby Joyce erupts over net zero as he walks out of the Nationals party room.

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Our Town hits Belconnen as Paul Murray takes the show on the road with big guests, Albanese jets to Malaysia and South Korea for key summits. Plus, Labor pushes ahead with Australia’s first national environment watchdog.

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Labor’s migration numbers set to blow past forecasts by 15 per cent, premier under pressure after Luna Park attackers granted bail. Plus, Optus bosses shown the door after the triple-zero debacle.

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NSW knocks back more flood funding, blaming tight budgets, Chris Bowen fumes over Queensland keeping coal alive. Plus, a new poll shows Victorians have little appetite for Labor’s push for an Indigenous Treaty.

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Donald Trump puts Kevin Rudd firmly in his place during a fiery White House showdown, First Nations councils handed direct access to Queensland ministers. Plus, Optus customers turn on the telco after the deadly triple-zero failure.

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What Australians want from Albanese ahead of his crucial meeting with Donald Trump, Wayne Cheeseman slams violent protesters. Plus, the independents who raked in millions during the election campaign. 

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 Police commander erupts after violent Melbourne protests declaring “enough’s enough”, Anthony Albanese’s secret getaway sparks wedding rumours. Plus, Barnaby Joyce edges closer to a One Nation defection.

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Australia's unemployment rate goes up, marking the highest level since November 2021. Plus, Anthony Albanese to face US President Donald Trump over climate tax.

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Net Zero debate diving the nation, EV lobby calls for 2035 petrol car sale ban, Australian birth rate hits record low. Plus, will peace hold in the Middle East?

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Liberal Leader Sussan Ley urges for an investigation into Senator Lidia Thorpe, armed carjacking shakes Melbourne's CBD as Premier Jacinta Allan declares Victoria is 'safe'. Plus, Israeli hostages reunite with their families.

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Rolling coverage from the Israeli Knesset as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu address the nation. Plus, Trump hailed the ‘president of peace’ as all 20 living hostages are freed.

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Tony Abbott draws political and media heavyweights to the launch of his new documentary, Lidia Thorpe threatens to burn down Parliament House at a pro-Palestine rally. Plus, One Nation surges as Liberals feud over immigration.

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Australia’s parliament set to expand for the first time in 40 years, former Labor MP tapped to lead Climate Change Department. Plus, SBS faces backlash over Eurovision participation.

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Conflicting timeline rocks Optus outage scandal as minister faces claims of misleading parliament, home affairs secretly granted citizenship to returning ISIS brides and their kids. Plus, social cohesion in Australia hits an all-time low.

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Pro-Palestine protest draws condemnation from the PM, Chris Minns and Muslim leader Jamal Rifi, Labor flops trying to justify FOI changes by citing state systems. Plus, secret NSW power reports kept from the public.

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Broncos face a fine after players lit cigars in Accor Stadium’s dressing room, Anika Wells denies Labor’s hand in the Optus outage. Plus, Tony Burke swaps out King Charles' portraits for ministers in Home Affairs offices.

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Scales tip towards Liberal leadership spill, One Nation boom in voter support, Waters slammed forManchester comments. Plus, protests spark free speech debate.

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Major incident declared after Manchester synagogue stabbing leaves four injured and suspect shot, Dan Tehan puts nuclear back on the energy agenda. Plus, Sussan Ley slams pro-Palestine march on the Opera House.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's racist slur against Reform backfires, One Nation support doubles since federal election as Coalition craters. Plus, the US military is set for a cultural reset.

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Two million migrants could flood in under Albanese’s second term, RBA keeps cash rate stuck at 3.60 per cent. Plus, a furious political brawl erupts as renewables backlash sparks threats and bullying.

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Tasmania Police Constable Keith Smith honoured at the National Police Memorial in Canberra, teens arrested in Melbourne CBD after a crime spree despite prior violent convictions. Plus, Chalmers’ budget boosted by a massive income tax surge.

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Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Western Sydney for a jam packed special, from waterslides and indoor skydiving to sports cars and aqua golf. Plus, local food award finalists and an exclusive look inside the new Western Sydney Airport.

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Anthony Albanese talks up climate action at the UN, China pledges a seven per cent emissions cut by 2035. Plus, experts warn the Albanese government faces a monumental struggle to reach its lofty 2035 target.

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Headline inflation hits a 12-month high crushing hopes of another rate cut, Australia urged to quadruple wind farms after none funded this year. Plus, UN blames Trump’s team for the malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter.

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Brett Sutton admits some COVID rules were never really needed, pressure mounts to strip Optus of Perth stadium naming rights after a deadly outage. Plus, the White House shuts down any chance of an Albanese-Trump meeting.

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Labor’s Optus distraction is on show, time for an honest chat on migration, Erika Kirk shows the power of forgiveness. Plus, the issue that will win election.

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Optus chief apologises after the network meltdown, fury over Kimmel exposes the left’s double standard on free speech. Plus, new survey finds Aussies lonelier and slugged with heavier taxes.

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Paul Murray takes you to the Narrabri crowd at Santos Festival of Rugby.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show suspended indefinitely, more proof the Albanese government has lost control of migration. Plus, the illegal cigarette trade explodes under a greedy tobacco tax.

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The red carpet is being rolled out at Windsor Castle as King Charles and Queen Camilla welcome Donald Trump for his second state visit. Plus, live coverage with Sarah Hewson guiding audiences through all the pomp and ceremony.

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The Albanese government fails to reveal cost of PNG gift after pledging new parliamentary wing for 50th anniversary, Andrew Hastie threatens frontbench exit over net zero. Plus, a Labor MP shuts office after climate activists get aggressive.

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Voters slam Labor’s weak handling of immigration, the government rolls out another climate risk report full of dire warnings. Plus, Australia and Papua New Guinea plan to fully merge their militaries in a bold new defence pact.

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Jacinta Price faces backlash in her home town, Muslim groups urge a rethink on terrorism policies ahead of the Islamophobia report. Plus, police kept a heavy presence as thousands protested across Australia.

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Another miss by our PM on the world stage, Price demoted after India comments, Hastie Coy on leadership ambitions. Plus, fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price sensationally dumped from the shadow ministry, Anthony Albanese ploughs ahead with his shaky UN COP31 bid. Plus, negotiations are finalised for Victoria’s Indigenous treaty.

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Australians continue to struggle under Albanese and Labor, Sussan Ley defends Senator Price insisting she’s listening to the Indian community. Plus, Premier Jacinta Allan finally concedes youth crime laws may need change after a wave of violence.

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Liberal rift deepens as Alex Hawke demands Jacinta Price apologise, John Howard says net zero isn’t worth the cost. Plus, Beijing throws a tantrum at Australia over Japan security talks.

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Paul Murray is joined by Lee Hanson and Daniel Wild for a lively panel discussion tackling the big issues shaping Australia this week.

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Sovereign citizens and anti-vaxxers push for a Harbour Bridge protest, Victoria’s crime spirals out of control. Plus, Daniel Andrews defends his controversial China visit as a chance to meet regional leaders.

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Senator Jacinta Price ordered to take down the Australian flag, a review launched into the unprecedented Americanisation of our 2025 election. Plus, Labor’s plan branded the worst assault on government transparency in decades.

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Labor plans to make it harder for you to access government data, Chris Bowen doubles down on his renewables obsession while ignoring critics. Plus, permanent migration numbers remain unchanged despite anti-migration protests.

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Senate clashes over March for Australia rallies, dwelling approvals take a sharp fall in July. Plus, shocking figures reveal more than 200,000 Australians stuck waiting for aged care packages.

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Paul dissects the good, the bad and the ugly from today’s rallies, funeral dates set for the two police officers killed in the Porepunkah ambush. Plus, Anthony Albanese heckled over his renewables pitch at the Bush Summit.

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The hunt for the Porepunkah gunman drags into another day, the Attorney-General will appeal the shocking six-year sentence handed to cop stabber Floyd Daniel. Plus, Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott sounds the alarm on Victoria’s spiralling crime problem.

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Victoria Police reveal the names of the fallen as the manhunt for the gunman rages on, Barnaby Joyce unloads on renewables at the Bush Summit. Plus, inflation surges to a yearly high with cost of living pain set to worsen.

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