Best Australian Federal Election Podcasts (2024)

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SBS On the Money: ASX gains as Medibank reports 5:31

18m ago5:31

5:31

The Australian sharemarket clocked its 10th straight session of gains – as major companies, including Medibank report. For more, Rhayna Bosch spoke with Henry Jennings, Senior Markets Analyst at Marcus Today.

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Disability advocates voice concern over contentious NDIS reform bill 5:57

1h ago5:57

5:57

Disability advocates say they are concerned that reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will make life more difficult for people with disabilities, their families and those in the sector. The new legislation – called Getting the NDIS Back on Track - contains the most significant changes to the scheme since it started a decade ago.…

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Migrant and refugee women in Australia silenced over workpace sexual harassment, report finds 7:52

21m ago7:52

7:52

Migrant and refugee women are confronting sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, with little accountability for perpetrators. A new report has found almost half of the women surveyed reported experiencing sexual harassment in the past five years.

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US presses on with ceasefire talks as pressure builds on multiple Mid East fronts 7:58

23m ago7:58

7:58

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 50 Palestinians in the past 24 hours as a ceasefire deal remains elusive. Protesters have gathered outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to demand an agreement - and the release of both Israeli and Palestinian hostages.

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Support systems at breaking point amid family violence crisis: Commissioner 5:39

34m ago5:39

5:39

The support systems to help victims of domestic violence and family violence are at breaking point in the midst of a national crisis. That's the message from the national commissioner, who has appealed for men take more responsibility for changing the harrowing statistics.

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Democrats warned against complacency in upcoming US elections 4:55

1h ago4:55

4:55

Thousands of people in the US have gathered in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention. Since 1832, members of the Democratic party have gathered every four years before the presidential elections, to pledge their support for their candidates.

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SBS On the Money: Corporate reports: IAG, Scentre Group and Wisetech 5:37

19m ago5:37

5:37

Another huge day of corporate results – among those reporting is Australia’s biggest general insurer, IAG. The company is flagging still-high premiums and growing costs as inflation persists. For more on the day’s big market movers, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Jun Bei Liu, Lead Portfolio Manager at Tribeca Investment Partners.…

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Consequences for politicians' bad behaviour under new laws 6:11

13m ago6:11

6:11

Federal politicians will face consequences for bad behaviour under new laws to be introduced to parliament. It comes as women on the crossbench have raised concerns about the way they are treated in the chamber.

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Have you ever struggled to cancel a subscription? Turns out you're not alone 6:22

1d ago6:22

6:22

Australians are confronting so-called subscription traps, with three-quarters revealing to have had some form of negative experience trying to cancel a subscription. A report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre also found 3 per cent of Australians have felt pressured into keeping a subscription they wanted to cancel, and that Australia's consume…

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Calls for action to improve outcomes for rare cancer patients 5:37

3h ago5:37

5:37

Less than half of Australians diagnosed with rare cancers survive five years after diagnosis, with advocates calling on the government to step in to improve outcomes. The Rare Cancer Moonshot report found the five-year survival rate is just 45% of people with rare cancers, compared to 77% for common cancers. Advocates are calling on the government,…

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Situation remains 'tense' in Eastern Ukraine, despite further advances into Kursk regions 6:18

44m ago6:18

6:18

Moscow's Mayor says Russian air defence systems prevented a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow. Meanwhile, as Russian forces claim further victory in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine continues to advance through Russia's Kursk region.

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Hysterical: Some people experience barriers and bias seeking health care, but what about those delivering it? 28:47

27m ago28:47

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Women and trans people clearly experience ongoing barriers and bias in our health system, but what about those on the very frontline of care? Healthcare professionals fight tirelessly to provide quality care to all who need it, but women and trans health workers are reporting bias, discrimination, and even bullying, as they perform this essential w…

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Simple, low-cost change may save many little lives 5:11

35m ago5:11

5:11

New research from Australian doctors suggests a simple change to infant care could save lives. Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that giving premature babies higher concentrations of oxygen has a dramatic effect on the child’s chances of survival.

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SBS On the Money: RBA says borrowers narrowly avoided a rate rise 7:16

29m ago7:16

7:16

The Reserve Bank says it was a close call not to raise interest rates at its August meeting as the ASX crosses back over the 8000 mark for the first time since this month’s global sell off. Plus reporting season continues – for more Rhayna Bosch spoke with nabtrade's Gemma Dale.

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Evening News Bulletin 20 August 2024 5:14

1h ago5:14

5:14

Australia and Indonesia announce a new defence co-operation agreement; the family of an Indigenous man who died after being fatally misdiagnosed at urges reform; and in sports, smart ball technology to be rolled out at AFLW games.

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Legislation passes forcing CFMEU into administration 5:01

1h ago5:01

5:01

The federal government has passed laws to force the CFMEU into administration, compromising with the opposition on the deal. Experts anticipate there will be minimal changes for construction workers, although finding new leaders within the union may be a challenge.

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Food insecurity at crisis level for many Australians 4:36

3m ago4:36

4:36

Victoria is facing a worsening food insecurity crisis, with demand for food relief services at an all-time high. Foodbank Victoria and OzHarvest report a surge in requests, even from employed and housed individuals, due to rising cost-of-living pressures. A parliamentary inquiry is underway looking into economic challenges, climate change, and glob…

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Israel agrees to US 'bridging' peace proposal for Gaza 6:17

8m ago6:17

6:17

Israel has agreed to the bridging proposal for peace put forward by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his trip to the Middle East. But wider sticking points, and weary cynicism, remain, as Mr Blinken moves on to Egypt and Qatar to sell his proposal for peace in Gaza.

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127 - The NSW Liberal nomination mess 34:59

1d ago34:59

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This is a solo episode, where Ben runs through all the key parts of the story of how and where the NSW Liberal Party failed to nominate almost a third of candidates for the NSW local government elections next month, covering the scale of the issue, what may have caused it, how it may affect the political balance in each council, the threat of legal…

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Multicultural group adds voice to calls for complete gambling ad ban 5:38

18m ago5:38

5:38

A multicultural organisation is supporting calls from anti-gambling advocates for a complete ban on gambling advertising. The Multicultural Communities Council of New South Wales says culturally and linguistically diverse people are especially vulnerable, and nothing less than a complete ban is acceptable.…

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Musicians call for stronger protections against artificial intelligence 4:38

31m ago4:38

4:38

Australian musicians are concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on their work. A new report from the Australasian Performing Rights Association is calling on the government to intervene and ensure their content is protected.

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Ukraine destroys second bridge in Russia's Kursk region 5:20

2h ago5:20

5:20

Ukraine has destroyed a second bridge in Russia's Kursk region as its troops continue to advance deeper into Russian territory. Russia has condemned the incursion, evacuating over 8,000 residents from the area as its forces make gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing several villages.

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Medical staff say they feel unsafe, scared after rape and murder of colleague in Kolkata 4:45

7m ago4:45

4:45

The brutal rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor has sparked nationwide protests in India. The attack has galvanised doctors and women’s groups to demand justice, and harsher penalties for such crimes.

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Inside findom: The men who want to be financially exploited 8:07

39m ago8:07

8:07

There are people who find pleasure in giving money to strangers on the internet. They usually never meet and often want to be bullied before they send their money to ‘beautiful’ people. So what happens when kink, money and internet popularity collide?

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Highly contagious, deadly strain of bird flu could catch Australia 'unprepared' 5:08

3d ago5:08

5:08

Scientists are warning a highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu could arrive in Australia in a matter of months. The H-5-N-1 strain of the virus has devastated wildlife around the globe and experts say Australia is not prepared.

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'It's a privilege': SBS talks to Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioner Dr Bu O'Brien 11:37

1h ago11:37

11:37

Since Voluntary Assisted Dying (known as VAD) was legalised in Australia, over 2,400 terminally ill people have chosen to end their lives this way. Dr Bu O'Brien is one of the few Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioners. I asked her about why she has chosen this path. My name is Essam Al-Ghalib, and this is SBS Audio's Weekend One on One.…

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New mpox variant detected in Pakistan, prompting calls for vigilance and increased measures 4:51

37m ago4:51

4:51

A new case of mpox has been reported in Pakistan, following a case in Sweden. Authorities are working to confirm if it's a worrying new variant, days after the WHO declared the virus's spread a global health emergency.

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A forgotten war and the hidden struggles of African Australians 10:36

27m ago10:36

10:36

After almost a year and a half of fierce conflict in Sudan, the Sudanese-Australian community still fears for the lives of their loved ones as the humanitarian disaster worsens. Community leaders have also expressed a frustration at the lack of media coverage of the issue, arguing that it has slipped under the radar with wars in Ukraine and Gaza ta…

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INTERVIEW: AI expert Dr Ida Someh speaks to SBS as tech and social media giants front a senate inquiry 11:45

28m ago11:45

11:45

Big names in tech and social media are being questioned in a senate inquiry into the risks and benefits surrounding AI technology in Australia. It's part of a national effort to examine AI trends, bias and opportunities, including its impact on elections and the environment, to name a few. Catriona Stirrat spoke to Dr Ida Someh - a senior lecturer …

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Why Ziggy Ramo turned to vinyl to amplify his message about righting past wrongs 7:58

22m ago7:58

7:58

Musician and writer Ziggy Ramo is among rising stars turning to vinyl records to share their music. And the global vinyl trend shows no signs of slowing, with industry forecasts of sales doubling this decade.

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Nuclear waste dump debate heating up over AUKUS, Coalition plans 7:43

11m ago7:43

7:43

Australia’s AUKUS agreement with the US and Uk will pave the way for nuclear submarines – and nuclear waste. But some experts say the government has not learned the lessons of three past attempts to deal with that material.

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SBS On the Money CEO Series: Domain results with Jason Pellegrino 15:58

1h ago15:58

15:58

The ASX finished the week strongly as reporting season reaches the half way point. Among today’s headliners, business banking giant NAB and Real estate website Domain. Rena Sarumpaet speaks with Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino about its result. Plus, RBA governor Michelle Bullock fronts senate – for more, Rhayna Bosch speaks to Kate Harahan, Private Cl…

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"Little, if any, justice": long-awaited report delivered into missing and murdered First Nations women 5:14

22m ago5:14

5:14

The landmark report makes ten recommendations for federal, state and territory governments and calls on government to co-design solutions with First Nations communities. It's also called for a review into existing police practices in each jurisdiction.

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INTERVIEW: SBS speaks to Special Envoy for Social Cohesion Peter Khalil 9:14

1h ago9:14

9:14

The government has appointed a special envoy for social cohesion as concerns over division in the Australian community continue to rise. Special Envoy for Social Cohesion, Peter Khalil, has told SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson that political populism is one of his big concerns as he takes on the role.…

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This man's sister was killed in Gaza. Australia has denied her orphaned kids entry 8:30

38m ago8:30

8:30

As Opposition Leader Peter Dutton stands by his comments that people in Gaza should be banned from entering Australia, a regional farmer is grieving the murder of his siblings in Gaza. Zuhair El Henday has lived in Australia for almost 30 years and has been a citizen for more than two decades. He says his orphaned nieces are among more than 30 of h…

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'Promising start' to ceasefire talks as Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 7:51

38m ago7:51

7:51

The Palestinian Health Authority's official death toll in Gaza has exceeded 40,000 Palestinians, with some experts suggesting it may be far higher. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks are expected to resume in Doha with the United States saying the first day was constructive.

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126 - NT election preview 22:48

4h ago22:48

22:48

Ben is joined by NT political historian Robyn Smith to preview the upcoming Northern Territory general election. We discuss the seats in play, the events of the last four years and what might be coming on election day. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room’s supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving you…

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Australians warned to check technology devices, after 3G shutdown extension granted 6:39

23h ago6:39

6:39

Australians are being urged to check their devices - including older phone handsets and medical equipment - to ensure they will still work after the 3G network is retired. The wind-down date was set for end of August, but has now been extended another two months after advocates warned many Australians remain unprepared for the transition.…

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SBS On the Money CEO Series: Cochlear results with CEO Dig Howitt 14:51

6m ago14:51

14:51

Another big day for corporate reports in Australia – among those headlining, Telstra and hearing implant supplier Cochlear. Rena Sarumpaet speaks with its CEO Dig Howitt about the results. Plus what the latest data says about Australia’s economy – and what’s causing the miners to slide. For more, Rhayna Bosch speaks to MPC markets head of trading J…

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Afghan media presses on years after Taliban takeover 2:35

7d ago2:35

2:35

Three years after the fall of Kabul, a network of anonymous journalists is still working on the inside, trying to tell the stories of life under Taliban rule. They continue to risk everything to get reports out of the country to publish to the 8am Media website which is operating in exile.

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'A menace that knows no boundaries': WHO declares mpox emergency 6:50

1h ago6:50

6:50

The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international effor…

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Remote Indigenous community in South Australia growing money from trees 2:59

1h ago2:59

2:59

In the remote South Australian Aboriginal community Yalata, employment is a challenge. The community is located ten hours north-west of Adelaide on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain. It's striving to become financially self-sufficient with community owned enterprises - and has found a way to create jobs from thousands of dead trees.…

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Calls for change as NAPLAN results show one-in-three children underperforming 4:11

44m ago4:11

4:11

The latest NAPLAN test results reveal some Australian children are not meeting the required reading and writing standards. The statistics have sparked calls for urgent reform.

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Critics reject Dutton's call for Gaza refugee ban 4:28

4m ago4:28

4:28

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has declared that no one from Gaza should enter Australia. The comments have been condemned by the government and the crossbench, who accuse the coalition of stoking fear in the community.

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Australian Olympians return home after record gold medal haul at Paris Games 7:49

20m ago7:49

7:49

Australia's athletes have returned home to a hero's welcome after the 2024 Olympics. The Paris Games were Australia's most successful overseas performance: a fourth place finish and a record 18 gold medals.

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SBS On the Money CEO Series: Commonwealth Bank results with Matt Comyn 14:11

2d ago14:11

14:11

The CEO series continues with Commonwealth Bank Chief Executive Matt Comyn speaking to Rena Sarumpaet. The company - now the biggest in Australia - posted a $9.8bn full year cash profit. We discuss where they’re spending it and how customers are faring. Plus with the latest on the ASX, what to expect from US inflation and the local labour force dat…

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Could there be life on Mars? New data suggests oceans worth of water on the red planet 5:28

3h ago5:28

5:28

Scientists believe an ocean's worth of water could be beneath the surface of Mars. The findings are based on analysis from NASA's Insight Lander, which has recorded seismic vibrations from deep inside the Red Planet.

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Outbreak of mpox in Central Africa declared 'public health emergency' 5:53

38m ago5:53

5:53

An outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been declared a 'public health emergency of continental security' by the body for disease prevention in Africa. This comes as the new variant appears to spread more easily through routine close contact, particularly among children.

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