On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the good news about a new cancer treatment, a scientific discovery that helps trap wind for energy and the Aussie sporting legend making her mark overseas.

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Today's headlines include:

Israel has accused Hamas of violating their ceasefire by handing over a different body in place of one of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023. 

The Australian Federal Police has seized more than 11 tonnes of chemicals that were “likely” to be used to make methamphetamine.

A court in Argentina has dropped criminal charges against three of the five people who were charged in relation to the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, according to the Associated Press. 

And today’s good news: A decommissioned passenger ship will become the world’s largest artificial reef.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler 
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The head of Australia's spy agency, Mike Burgess, has given his annual threat assessment address. The ASIO boss delivered a wide-ranging speech, which discussed 'foreign actors', sabotage, and 'hostile nation states'. But what do those terms actually mean, and how does ASIO respond to these threats? Jennifer Parker is a defence analyst and security expert with ANU's National Security College. She joins us in today's deep dive to unpack what Burgess said, how it impacts our daily lives, and if we should be concerned.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Guest: Jennifer Parker, ANU National Security College Expert Associate
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.1% in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Authorities have begun euthanising a pod of false killer whales, following a mass stranding event on Tasmania’s west coast.

Hamas is expected to hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages as the first phase of the ceasefire agreement reaches its final stages.

And today’s good news: More therapy dogs are coming to Australian courtrooms after the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia announced it's expanding its Court Dog Program.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons 
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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This week will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine: the first open conflict between two countries in Europe since the Second World War.

Little movement on the frontlines in Ukraine over the past year has deepened the sense of an unmoving and unending conflict.

Since coming to power, the second Trump administration has carved out a new strategy: engage with both Russia and Ukraine to broker a lasting peace.

After a flurry of talks and diplomacy in Europe and the Middle East, today’s TDA deep dive will look at whether a breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine war is possible.

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's stories include:

Wages grew by 3.2% in the year to the December quarter, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). 

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has announced he’s launching a new Donald Trump-inspired political party.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged over an alleged election interference plot.

And today’s good news: In a world first, pods designed to convert aircraft wind into energy have been installed at an airport in Texas.

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Producer: Orla Maher

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Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it is lowering the cash rate for the first time since 2020.The cash rate was 4.35%, but it is now 4.1%.It’s big news for Aussies, particularly those with a mortgage or who are wanting to apply for a home loan for the first time, and it’s also big news for the Labor Government - with this likely now impacting when we will go to an election.If you’re confused about any of that, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to discuss what a cash rate actually is, and how it will affect you whether you have a mortgage or not.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producers: Elliot Lawry

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Today's stories include:

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered its cash rate for the first time since November 2020.

Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has died in prison, aged 90. 

At least 18 people have been injured after a passenger plane flipped upside down at Toronto Airport.

And today’s good news: Archeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old Basilica beneath a London office building.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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We are well and truly getting close to election season, with the next federal election to be held before May 17 this year. Over the past few days, there’s been a suite of new polling released, with all three pointing to a possible Labor loss. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest on the election and what the new polling could tell us about Australia’s next government.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's stories include:

The 2026 Census will include a new topic on sexual orientation and gender and changes to 10 existing topics, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed. 

National high school completion rates have improved for the first time since 2017, according to new Government data. 

European leaders will meet for crisis talks over fears Ukraine has been shut out of U.S-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia. 

And today’s good news: The first AFL Indigenous All Stars game in a decade has drawn record crowds.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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Last week you may have seen the press conference Elon Musk held in the White House next to the U.S. President Donald Trump, and also his son, X.If you were wondering what that was all about, you’ve come to the right place.It’s been nearly one month since Trump was inaugurated and Elon Musk commenced his official role as part of the Trump administration. We now know a little more about what Musk’s new government advisory body, the Department of Government Efficiency, will look like. So we thought it would be the perfect time to explain Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producers: Orla Maher

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