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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily.

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Philosopher's Zone

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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.

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Background Briefing

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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.

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20/20

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Unforgettable true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. Now listen twice weekly, with The 20/20 True Crime Vault each Wednesday.

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All In The Mind

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All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

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The History Listen

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New and compelling stories from Australia and around the world. Step inside a time machine for an immersive journey into the past.

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A Big Country

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The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.

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The Science Show - Full Program Podcast

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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Get all the right advice you need to grow a healthy garden

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If You're Listening

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Who Broke Britain? This special four-part series from If You're Listening digs through 14 controversial years of Conservative Party leadership, from their win back in 2010 all the way up to the upcoming election in July. Major political figures like David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have delivered staggering change, but how much do we really understand about their legacy? This series will revisit a series of chaotic, monumental, hilarious, depressing, and often absolutely farcical ...

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Nightline

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Late-night television's award-winning news program featuring anchors Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. For in-depth reporting on today's major news stories, to features, profiles, Nightline has the last word in live network news.

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What The Duck?!

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The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature - especially the ones that make you go What the Duck?!

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Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcast

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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.

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This Working Life

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Helping you navigate your way through the tough times, looking for the sunshine and the humanity in the world of work.

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Pacific Review

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A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.

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Soul Search

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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives

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ABC SPORT Daily

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ABC SPORT DAILY is your daily sports conversation. We dive into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that’s making headlines.

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Big Ideas

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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.

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Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast

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With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

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World News Tonight with David Muir

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With unparalleled resources, "World News Tonight with David Muir" provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the world.

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Self Improvement Wednesday

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A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.

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Speaking Out

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Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

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Australia Wide

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The sound of regional Australia. Daily news from the ABC's unmatched network of regional reporters hosted by Sinéad Mangan.

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AM full episode

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation’s daily news and current affairs coverage.

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The Party Room

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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.

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Nightlife

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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Suzanne Hill has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.

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ABC NewcastleCast

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ABC NewcastleCast is all about the best stories from around Newcastle, hosted by Laurise Dickson.

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Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.

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Best of ABC Sport Podcast

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The best interviews, conversations and coverage from ABC Sport across the country. A sports lover's dream.

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The Bookshelf

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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.

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Blueprint For Living - Full program

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Your weekly expedition to the heart of modern life through buildings, design, gardens and food.

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The Book Show

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Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.

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The Minefield

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In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.

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God Forbid

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Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.

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Thank God it's Friday!

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Looking forward to the end of the week? Thank God it's Friday with Richard Glover and friends!

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A Word in Your Ear

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Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex walks you through the linguistic mindfield, explaining the weird and wonderful aspects of English and many other languages.

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The Screen Show

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Jason di Rosso interviews the makers of the movies and tv you need to see.

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The BMW of standup comics 47:48

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Janty Blair is a Butchulla, Mununjhali and Woppaburra woman who, after a lifetime of nursing and midwifery, discovered her funny bone in her late 50s, after a serendipitous Bumble dateBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mounting pressure on Joe Biden 20:24

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Pressure continues to increase on US President Joe Biden as he fronts the media today for his "big boy" press conference.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Can we trust the Paris Olympics will be clean? 14:31

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The Paris Olympics start in just a few weeks and sport lovers want to know that all the athletes are competing without drug enhancement. There’ll be a strict testing regime in place, but a dispute has been bubbling away between anti-doping agencies about the handling of 23 Chinese swimmers who returned positive tests three years ago. Today, sport i…

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Full Episode: Wednesday, July 10 22:42

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Alec Baldwin trial over 2021 shooting death on 'Rust' movie set begins; Rita Ora talks star role in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' living her dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs Deciphered 15:25

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In the depths of the Covid lockdown, while his peers were playing computer games or scrolling YouTube videos, Michael Hoffman was translating an ancient Egyptian document from hieroglyphics into English.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Does the AUKUS deal sacrifice our Sovereignty 48:08

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Has the AUKUS deal, to purchase nuclear submarines from the US and/or the UK sacrificed Australian sovereignty?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Michael Pascoe - The New Daily 16:44

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, New Daily contributing editor and author of The Summertime of Dreams.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Foreign Correspondent - Rob Watson - BBC 15:27

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British politics witnessed an extraordinary landslide last weekend with a massive shift to Labour.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Parents urged to ditch devices amid hospitalisations of aggressive children 24:59

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Parents urged to ditch 'digital cocaine' devices as aggressive children taken to hospitalBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Banning books not guns – when writing and selling books becomes a political act 52:48

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In some parts of the United States, you're more likely to see a book banned in public libraries and schools, than efforts towards gun control. Advocacy organisation PEN America has documented more than 10,000 book bans since 2021. Momentum to censor books is growing, and also spreading to places like Australia. So what's it like to write and sell b…

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Inside the Midnight Order - Ep. 1: "They Look Just Like You and Me" 28:24

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What makes a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid shares the surprising answer. "Inside the Midnight Order" is a companion podcast to the Freeform documentary series "Sasha Reid and the Midnight Order," now streaming on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Coming home? Gareth South-Goat and the bending narrative of English football 14:54

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Depending on which English fans you talk to, Gareth Southgate is the greatest manager to have led England, the impediment to ultimate success or something in the middle. Regardless, the manager has undoubtedly made crucial tactical tweaks to help England to a thrilling 2-1 win over the Netherlands. Spain is waiting in the final which could define t…

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Corbin & Ben - Class Clown 55:00

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron discuss the key questions around Adam Simpson's departure, plus everything else in hot news/not news. Coaching games record holder and former West Coast Eagles coach Mick Malthouse to uniquely explain what Simpson has gone through.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Anti-Semitism envoy and NAIDOC week 34:00

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A mixed response to Australia’s first anti-Semitism envoy. And in the first NAIDOC week since the failed Voice referendum, the Coalition and Greens move to fill the gap in the absence of a clear vision by the Albanese governmentCarly Williams, Quandamooka woman and ABC National Indigenous Correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The …

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Full Episode: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 26:30

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Pelosi says 'time is running short' for President Biden to decide if he'll stay in the race; 180-passenger plane's tire explodes during takeoff; Opening statements in Alec Baldwin's trial over 'Rust' shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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The tin hut that's still standing 50:54

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Dr John Paterson grew up in a tin hut in rural Darwin. He helped hold it down during Cyclone Tracy and has taken care of it so it still stands today. John learnt many lessons in that tin hut, which have followed him through lifeBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Yorgos Lanthimos' absurdist comedy Kinds of Kindness + MaXXXine 54:06

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Yorgos Lanthimos on his latest absurdist black comedy Kinds of Kindness, about a man seeking to break free from his predetermined path. Australian filmmaking duo Jim Weir and Jack Clark on Birdeater, a psychological thriller that tells the story of a bride-to-be being invited to her own fiancé's bucks party. U.S. director Ti West discusses his horr…

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Indigenous history in the school curriculum and the role of a divorce coach 54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Clooney the latest Democrat urging Biden to quit race 20:12

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Fresh doubts about Joe Biden's candidacy - Hollywood heavyweight and Democratic mega donor George Clooney the latest telling the President he should stand asideBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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“There’s a crack in everything”: Is absurdity central to comedy? 53:21

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Comedy happens when something occurs that makes visible just how futile are our most earnest efforts, and how superficial are our solemnities, our moments of greatest seriousness and decorum — hence the deep connection between comedy, absurdity and tragedy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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If Biden goes, can Kamala Harris beat Trump? 14:29

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Joe Biden shows no sign of stepping aside as the Democratic Party nominee in the US presidential race. But he is under pressure to show he has the physical and mental capacity to defeat Republican nominee Donald Trump and serve another term as president. With other potential Democrat replacements staying quiet, it leaves Vice-President Kamala Harri…

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Who Broke Britain: What took Labour so long? 19:01

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Last week, the UK Labour Party won the general election in a landslide victory. In the past four episodes we've detailed the chaos, ineptitude and hubris of the Conservative Party during their time in office. So you might be thinking, what took the Labour Party so long to get elected? On the final episode of our Who Broke Britain series, how Labour…

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Josh Hannay: Billy and Queensland are more motivated than ever 17:05

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Queensland and Cronulla-Sutherland assistant coach Josh Hannay gives us the latest from Marrons Origin camp, Nicho Hynes' latest injury setback at the Sharks and his own experience as one of the candidates for the Parramatta coaching position.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Food - Maggie Beer's Big Mission 15:35

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chef, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer Maggie Beer AO joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss Maggie Beer's Big Mission on ABC TV.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Mark Kenny - The Saturday Paper 15:56

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute, Canberra Times' political analyst and host of the Democracy Sausage podcast.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wild Quests with Satyajit Das 47:14

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Satyajit Das returns to reveal why animals do not want to see you.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender 13:53

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Gas is supposed to be a dying fossil fuel asset, or is it? ABC's Chief Business Correspondent Ian Verrender explores the new found international interest in Australia's gas reserves.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Full Episode: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 23:41

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6-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier discusses his latest tour; 'In the Arena' with Serena Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Lack of childcare may be putting womens' super at risk 25:09

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Without access to childcare, Sarah is one of thousands of mums whose superannuation is taking a hit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A reflection on Indigenous leadership, from Mabo and beyond 53:38

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From land rights to health and education, working within the system or outside of it, what makes a great Indigenous leader, and how do we create the right conditions for leadership to flourish? The 2024 Eddie Koiki Mabo Lecture was recorded by James Cook University in Cairns on May 16, 2024. Speaker Professor Ngiare Brown Chancellor, James Cook Uni…

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The money 'destroying' country footy clubs 14:36

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Under the table cash payments. Expensive prams as a "gift". The "re-stumping" of a concrete house. These are just some of the rumours flying around bush footy where accusations of salary cap rorts are widespread. Some argue that undercover payments and bush footy go together like pies and sauce. However, there are growing concerns in the country le…

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Discovering Sydney's backyard bandicoots 8:50

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What do you know about the bandicoot? Prof. Peter Banks shares the true story of these overlooked native marsupials.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Full Episode: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 26:15

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President Biden hosts world leaders at the NATO Summit in Washington; Democratic leaders' internal discussions on whether the president should drop out of the race; dangerous storms and heat pummel parts of the country; and the FAA investigates a close call for some jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Bindi — always looking forward 51:18

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When his elders named him Bindi, David Hudson had no idea his future would involve performing with his didgeridoo at the Taj Mahal, or a role in a film starring Marlin Brando (Content warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners: this episode contains the name of someone who has died.)…

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What's your story? Life narrative and "main character" thinking 28:24

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If you're like most people, you probably think about your life as a story - it has a beginning, a middle and an end, and the main character in the story is... you. But this seemingly "natural" main character thinking is deeply culturally determined, and it can limit us in the ways that we evaluate our own lives and the lives of others.…

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A new kind of midlife crisis and how do you support someone who wants to die? 54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biden under scrutiny at NATO summit 20:19

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All eyes on Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Washington as he tries to assure world leaders he's fit to be in charge.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Arrogant' Macron and the mess in France 14:05

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French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap parliamentary election, in a game of chicken with the French people, hoping they’d swerve away from backing right-wing parties which enjoyed support in the European Union vote last month. After two rounds of voting, a coalition of left-wing parties won the most seats. It has blocked the far-right from …

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Andrew Tillett - Australian Financial Review 17:29

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett, who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ensuring Your Will Wishes 47:38

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Across Australia's population, an estimated $224 billion will be bequeathed every single year from now until 2050.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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