• 4 minutes 10 seconds
    Headlines: Panic buying warning as bird flu spreads

    Today's headlines include: 

    • People have been urged not to panic buy eggs as more cases of bird flu are detected around the country. 
    • AFL great Nicky Winmar has been found guilty of assault after attacking a woman in northern Victoria.
    • A norovirus outbreak on board the Ruby Princess cruise ship has left more than 120 passengers and crew members sick.
    • Today’s good news: A new study has found abandoned farmland can be successfully transformed into wildflower grassland habitat, without the need for expensive and labour-intensive seeding.

    Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
    Producer: Rosa Bowden

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    3 July 2026, 7:12 am
  • 12 minutes 27 seconds
    The Aussie charged with a Thai teen's murder

    CW: Today's episode discusses distressing details, and may not be suitable for everyone.

    This week, Australian man Simon Peter Carman was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thanchanok Donhomla in Thailand. The Australian was arrested at Bangkok airport while allegedly trying to board a flight to Perth, before the teenager’s body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks. 

    In today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack what we know about this story, the charges Carman is facing and what comes next.

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    Hosts: Zara Seidler and Elliot Lawry
    Producer: Rosa Bowden

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    2 July 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 53 seconds
    Headlines: Fed Govt pledges $2m aid for Venezuela

    Today's headlines include: 

    • The death toll from two back to back earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,295, as the Australian Government pledges $2 million in aid. 
    • Australian shoe retailer Betts will close most of its stores, as it enters voluntary administration after 134 years in business.
    • At least eight people are dead and more than 30 others are injured after a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
    • And today’s good news: Millions of Socceroos fans will be able to watch Saturday’s make-or-break World Cup clash with Egypt at the pub, with both the NSW and Victorian state governments relaxing licensing laws for the game.

    Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
    Producer: Rosa Bowden

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    2 July 2026, 6:45 am
  • 13 minutes 54 seconds
    The streaming giant being sued for its ads

    The consumer watchdog is suing Amazon over the ads on its streaming service Prime Video. It says the tech giant unfairly charged more than a million subscribers by telling them to pay more to keep watching ad-free. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what you need to know about the case.

    Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
    Producer: Orla Maher
    Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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    1 July 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 2 seconds
    Headlines: Intl search for missing Aussie

    Today's headlines include: 

    • An international search effort is underway to find an Australian traveler missing in Mexico.
    • A Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two others have been injured in an explosion at an apartment building in Monaco.
    • Anthropic says the U.S. Government has lifted a ban on its Fable and Mythos AI models, weeks after the company was ordered to ‌suspend access to the platforms over national security risks. 
    • And today’s good news: Genetics may hold the answer to combating the spread of deadly tumours in Tasmanian devils, as scientists make progress on a vaccine.

    Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
    Producer: Rosa Bowden

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    1 July 2026, 6:45 am
  • 19 minutes 23 seconds
    It's a new financial year. Here's what's changing.

    Today marks the start of a new financial year, which means a raft of new measures are now in effect – from a payrise for 2.7 million workers, to tax and super changes, and a variety of new federal and state-specific laws.

    We’ll take you through all the 1 July updates in today’s deep dive.

    Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
    Producer: Orla Maher
    Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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    30 June 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 21 seconds
    Headlines: Police seek info on threatening letters

    Today's headlines include: 

    • Police are appealing for information from the public to track down the author of threatening letters sent to high profile people in the community, including politicians.
    • Six people have been shot dead at a shelter for mothers ‌and children in northern Germany.
    • Two men have faced court over allegations they accessed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal bank account.
    • And today’s good news! A rare southern right whale mother and baby have been spotted in Botany Bay and off Bondi Beach in Sydney.

    Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
    Producer: Rosa Bowden

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    30 June 2026, 6:45 am
  • 18 minutes 5 seconds
    Why politicians can lie in ads

    In Australia, it is completely legal to lie in a political ad. Politicians can run false claims, spread misinformation, and publish AI-generated content, all without facing consequences. That could soon change though, after one MP introduced a bill last week to try and legislate truth in political advertising. 

    In today’s podcast we're going to break down the rules around political ads, and what proposed changes could be on the horizon.

    Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler
    Producer: Orla Maher
    Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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    29 June 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 34 seconds
    Headlines: U.S. and Iran agree to stop strikes

    Today's headlines include: 

    • Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, raising ‌hopes of saving the peace deal that had been under pressure from days of strikes.
    • Australia and Vanuatu have signed a security deal, months after the island nation’s Government backed away from the agreement over concerns about its independence.
    • The World Health Organisation says the hantavirus outbreak is almost over.
    • And today’s good news! Scientists have developed a water-based gel that can speed up wound healing.

    Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Elliot Lawry
    Producer: Rosa Bowden

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    29 June 2026, 6:45 am
  • 17 minutes 20 seconds
    Why did Nine fire Karl Stefanovic?

    Last week, Channel Nine dropped Karl Stefanovic, one of its longest-standing TV hosts, over a podcast episode with a British far-right, anti-Islam activist. Stefanovic launched the podcast saying it was going to be “unfiltered and uncensored,” and while that might be the case, that doesn’t mean it is without consequences for his Australian media career. In today’s episode, we’ll explain why interviewing Tommy Robinson meant Karl lost his job at Nine.

    Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
    Producer: Orla Maher

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    28 June 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 10 seconds
    How has AI changed the travel industry

    There’s been a huge rise in the number of Aussies using AI to plan their holidays, with the biggest cohort of users being young people. But what are the implications for travellers who are facing rapidly changing environments, with confusing visa laws, travel restrictions and outdated entry requirements leaving people stranded. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what the latest trends across travel are, and what people can do if they need a little help along the way!

    This podcast is produced with insights from Smartraveller. However, everything we’re about to talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent.

    Get the latest travel advice at Smartraveller.gov.au.

    Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie
    Producer: Orla Maher
    Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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    27 June 2026, 7:00 pm
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