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The least consequential news from around the world from the least informed minds in Australia. Andrew, Theo, Lucy and Ben bring you the week's stories that conveniently fit into one of their countless, concerningly specific segments. Keep up with the latest news from Nature Corner, Paging Dr. Lucy, Planely Speaking, Omens and Portents, The Hole Report and many, many more. • Find out more at https://www.boontavista.com • Subscribe for weekly bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/BoontaVis ...
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Grattan Institute

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Everything you need to know about Australian public policy. Grattan Institute is dedicated to developing high quality public policy for Australia’s future. Our podcasts cover a range of public policy topics focusing on the main issues facing Australia. Our podcasts concentrate on budget policy, economic growth, energy, health, institutional reform, household finances, school education, and disability policy.
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We’re for Sydney and New South Wales, every day this podcast gives you the headlines of the day from the Daily Telegraph. You can listen on dailytelegraph.com.au, follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and ask your smart speaker to "play the news from the Daily Telegraph"
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G'day Sausages

G'day Sausages

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Make Australia Cool Again! A podcast on #Auspol by the makers of @GdayPatriots and @Wholesomeshow: @willozap @rodl & @cjjosh. Image by @FionaKatauskas. gdaysausages@gmail.com
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The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, we look at all the issues the mainstream media wants to cover up, and do the job most journalists avoid: holding power to account. Seriously. / Twitter @NewpoliticsAU / www.patreon.com/newpolitics / newpolitics.substack.com / www.newpolitics.com.au
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Is It On?

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Alice Workman and Lane Sainty from BuzzFeed News take you into the corridors of power at Australian Parliament House to dissect the latest goings on in federal politics.
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One hundred years after Australia elected its very first female parliamentarian, journalist Annabel Crabb and comedian Steph Tisdell chart the rise of female politicians in Australian politics and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way.
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The Scrutineers

The Australian

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From the corridors of power to the most marginal seats across the country, The Australian’s politics team will dissect the big stories making headlines as well as the hustings hijinks that will leaving you saying ‘strewth!’. A conversational podcast that brings the listener along for the ride with analysis but also humour.
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The Loyrad Media Podcast is a podcast about free speech. Talking about the news of the day, politics, culture, ideas or wherever the conversation takes us. 1 on 1: An Interview Series talks with a new guest each episode about any topic under the sun. Anything that I think you will find interesting.
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The Good Vote

Eternity News

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What issues matter most to Australian Christians during an election? Hosts Tim Costello and Mel Wade talk to Australia's experts and leaders - including the ones that Christians don't usually get to hear from! Episode guests: Prof Ian Harper (Reserve Bank & Dean of Melbourne Business School, Melbourne University) - Economy; John Anderson (Former Deputy PM & Nationals Leader) - Religious Freedom; Natasha Stott Despoja (former senator & Ambassador for Women and Girls) - Women Dr Tim Flannery ( ...
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The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia. Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics. They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the ...
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The Westminster Tradition

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Unpacking lessons for the public service, starting with the Robodebt Royal Commission. In 2019, after three years, Robodebt was found to be unlawful. The Royal Commission process found it was also immoral and wildly inaccurate. Ultimately the Australian Government was forced to pay $1.8bn back to more than 470,000 Australians. In this podcast we dive deep into public policy failures like Robodebt and the British Post Office scandal - how they start, why they're hard to stop, and the public s ...
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The Dismal Science

The Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Join the AICD’s Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell GAICD for this weekly deep dive into the latest economic news from Australia and around the world. From interest rates to trade wars and everything in between, we have you covered.
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Unlock the complexities of Australian politics with 'Politics Done Differently' – the ultimate guide to understanding and engaging in democracy Down Under! From insightful analysis to thought-provoking discussions, we make politics accessible to all, challenging norms and amplifying diverse voices along the way. Join your host, Caterina Sullivan, as she seeks out expert insight from politicians around the country about the ever-evolving landscape of Australian politics. Tune in now!
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The Australian Public Service (APS) plays a critical role in delivering the Australian Government’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and priorities for the future. Every fortnight on ‘Work with Purpose’, we will talk to key individuals from inside the APS, giving listeners a unique perspective on how the APS works and how it serves the Australian community. Work with Purpose is produced in a partnership between contentgroup and IPAA ACT, with the support of the APS Commission. Follow Wor ...
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Welcome to Australia News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Stay informed on the latest developments in Australia, including politics, culture, economy, and more. Whether you're a passionate follower of Australian news or simply keen on staying informed, Australia News Daily is your one-stop source. Tune in daily to remain co ...
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If you would like attend one of our events please refer to our website www.social policyconnections.com.au. Please feel free to subscribe to our podcast via itunes or via an RSS feed located on our website’s home page, as we will be publishing podcast regularly, free of charge.
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The Carrick Ryan Podcast is a show containing the recorded spontaneous utterances from a former a Federal Agent working in Counter Terrorism turned political blogger. It is a project aimed at raising the level of discourse and political engagement in Australia that has built a community on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Lowy Institute is a leading international think tank that looks at the world from Australia’s perspective. This channel aggregates audio from across all of our event and podcast channels.
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The official podcast from the award-eligible The Weekly Hour, Australia's favourite* broadcaster. A good sketch show with funny songs about politics and current affairs. Does not go for an hour. *not true
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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with former Kamala Harris White House staffer and PhD candidate Cory Alpert about the upcoming US election. Alpert explores some of the complexities of the US electoral system, the ‘October surprise’, and the impact of algorithms on the race to the White House…
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In this episode, we discuss Bill Shorten’s departure from politics and the legacy he leaves behind, the proposed reforms to the Reserve Bank Board and yet another failure of bipartisanship, the protests against weapons exports in Melbourne, and the politics of mining and live sheep exports in the lead-up to the next federal election. #auspol Suppor…
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In this short but packed episode, we go through the complex economic landscape facing Australia and the world. We discuss the significance of the still tight Australian labour market and its implications for monetary policy, dissect why the US Federal Reserve decided on a rather large 50 basis point rate cut, and explore how Middle East tensions co…
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In the spirit of trying to channel his obsession with the US election in a (somewhat) productive way, Darren welcomes back Andrew Phillips from the University of Queensland to talk through the extent to which Trump is a ‘normal’ political candidate versus an existential threat to US democracy. Along the way, Darren cannot resist the temptation to i…
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(0:10): Australia Adds 47,500 Jobs in August, Surpassing Expectations and Signaling Strong Labor Market (2:13): Australia Boosts Paid Parental Leave with 12% Superannuation Increase for New Parents (4:09): Man Pleads Not Guilty in Ex-Girlfriend's Murder Case, Sparks Protests Over Violence Against Women (6:02): Patricia Cornelius Tackles Male Violen…
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After WWII, the CIA undertook experiments with psychedelic compounds like LSD, in the hope of discovering pharmacological weapons. The holy grail was a "truth serum" that might be used to extract secrets from the enemy. But the CIA wasn't the first to meddle with psychedelics in this way - in fact these experiments were first initiated in Nazi Germ…
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Despite numerous reviews, investigations and now a Royal Commission, the culture of abuse in the military remains resistant to change. It is not just physical and sexual abuse, but also administrative abuse which results in members and veterans of the Australian Defence Force suffering lifelong trauma which in many cases leads to suicide. What need…
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Dmitri Alperovitch is the author of World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century. In this Lowy Institute Conversation, he talks with Sam Roggeveen about China’s ambitions, why Taiwan is so important, the military balance in Asia, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Albanese Government has struggled to pass legislation this week, with It's 'Help-to-Buy' housing bill delayed by the Greens with the support of the Coalition. The Greens say the bill - which would see the Government co-purchase houses with 40,000 first home buyers - would push up house prices, and are demanding negative gearing be phased out fo…
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Don Watson joins Democracy Sausage to discuss updates from the US election in this live recording. From debates and assassination attempts to celebrity endorsements, a lot can happen in a short amount of time in politics. What explains the performance-like aspects of this US election campaign? How can Americans come together to mend divisions? And …
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(0:10): Operation Kraken: AFP Cracks Encrypted App, Arrests Dozens and Seizes Millions in Global Crime Bust (2:20): Secret Military Justice Report Reveals 47 Reforms; Push for Independent Oversight and Transparency (4:49): Toyota Returns to Supercars in 2026 with V8 Supra: Aiming for Championship Glory (6:50): Massive Rallies in Melbourne and Sydne…
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Wisconsin had been democratic since 1988. And then Donald Trump beat Hilary Clinton by just 0.7 per cent in 2016. Four years later Biden beat Trump by 20,000 votes or just 0.6 per cent. The mid-western state has a history of division. It’s divided fairly evenly into Democrat and Republican supporters, leaving a narrow margin of swing voters for the…
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Mick Tsikas/AAP The government has found many of its key measures stuck in a legislative quagmire, with both Greens and Coalition playing hardball with Labor’s plans. This week the government’s housing legislation has stalled in the Senate. The Greens are pitching for radically expanded initiatives such as scrapping negative gearing and support for…
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The world drank coffee before it drank tea. 'The world' here meaning the Middle East, Russia and Europe. One battlefront in this great transition was Iran. And this commercial battle was waged ferociously from the 18th into the 19th centuries. Opium has a key role in this story. So does the Samovar. And so does politics. Coffee houses from London t…
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A report by the Australian Public Service Commission has found twelve public servants, including two former departmental secretaries, Kathryn Campbell and Renée Leon, breached the Public Service Code of Conduct in their handling of Robodebt. Commissioner Dr Gordon de Brouwer said the inquiry confirmed "a sad and shameful succession of public servan…
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(0:10): PM Albanese Weighs Double Dissolution Election Amid Stalled Housing and Environmental Reforms (2:13): Tom Sermanni Returns as Matildas' Interim Coach for a Third Stint After Tony Gustavsson's Exit (3:50): Daniel Ricciardo Leads 'Drive the Dream' Campaign to Boost Western Australian Tourism To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news. For more…
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Dmitri Alperovitch is the author of World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century. In this Lowy Institute Conversation, he talks with Sam Roggeveen about China’s ambitions, why Taiwan is so important, the military balance in Asia, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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(0:10): Ford to Launch Ranger Plug-In Hybrid in Australia by 2025 with Advanced Power Features (2:26): Albanese Faces Mining Industry Backlash Over Rejection of Climate Trigger in New Development Projects (4:22): Australia's School Funding Crisis: Public Schools Left Behind as Private Institutions Flourish (6:55): Queensland Launches Historic Indig…
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On September 16, 2022, Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran and beaten to death by Iran’s morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly. Her killing caused outrage around the world and inside Iran the “Women. Life. Freedom.” movement erupted in a way which had no precedent in the Muslim world. It was wholly led by women, supported by men, and w…
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Political analyst Niki Savva has just handed down the 2024 Milton Dick Speaker’s lecture. Called Survival in the age of mistrust, challenges for politicians and journalists, it’s an exploration of how trust in politics is being eroded by culture wars, and how the battlelines are being set as we head towards another federal election. In a dire warni…
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The Australian Public Service Commission has released the findings of its Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry into Robodebt. Outro grab from The West Wing, Season 3, Episode 10. Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers.... Those of us in the employ of the State Government speak in a strictly personal capacity, consistent with the Public …
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Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: Getting shredded for 9/11, a very stinky endurance race, stealing the magic from Disney on Ice, and the Clipping Report. ***Here's the link to the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JERtP8VQLuw***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista**…
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Welcome to the relaunch of The Political Animals Podcast! A show where two political philosophers, one a right-wing radical, the other a left-wing heretic, come together to discuss the social, political and cultural issues of our day. The Political Animals is co-hosted by: Jonathan Cole, an academic interested in conservatism, libertarianism, polit…
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(0:10): Deadloch Season 2 Begins Filming in Darwin with New Mysteries and Star-Studded Cast (2:21): Federal Government Greenlights Controversial $3 Billion Third Runway at Melbourne Airport, Promising Jobs and Economic Boost (4:27): Australia Targets Scams with Tough New Laws: $50M Fines for Companies Failing to Protect Consumers (6:30): Tragic Her…
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This week the federal opposition suggested that perhaps Qantas should be forced to sell off its low-cost stablemate Jetstar. This followed the recent release of the federal government’s aviation white paper, which includes ideas on how to make flights cheaper, boost competition and hold airlines to account for delays and cancellations. Guardian Aus…
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Join John as he speaks with Oxford Professor John Lennox about the intriguing connections between science, religion, and modern cultural shifts. Lennox reflects on how figures like Jordan Peterson have opened the door for renewed dialogue between Christianity and science. He argues that historical scientific pioneers were driven by their faith in a…
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A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:00 - Australia is set to import gas for the first time 00:33:54 - Two Ticks Town Talk is Kununurra, Western Australia …
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Prompted by proposed changes to Australia's Reserve Bank, as well as increased criticism of central banks globally, today we discuss what central bank independence means, its historical development, and the evidence for its effectiveness. Mark analyses key moments in the formation of modern central bank theory including "The golden age of central b…
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Gambling is everywhere. And Australia's lax approach to gambling regulation shows. We have the highest gambling losses in the world.While the federal government is considering banning gambling advertising in the wake of the Murphy Inquiry, Grattan's latest report makes the case for more regulation to minimise gambling harm in Australia. In this spe…
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(0:10): Australian Defense Strips Medals from Top Officers Over Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry (2:11): Nine Entertainment CEO Resigns Amid Financial Struggles and Staff Turmoil (4:10): Australia Unveils $5.6B 'Support at Home' Plan to Revolutionize Aged Care (6:20): NRL Finals Kick Off: Knights Secure Spot, Bulldogs Face Sea Eagles in Elimination C…
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In 1831 British colonists offered the Tasmanian Aboriginal people protection and freedom if they agreed to temporarily go to a place they called Wybalenna on Flinders Island in Bass Strait. That promise was never kept and most perished, lying today in unmarked graves. Now a project is underway to tell the stories of the people who strived to mainta…
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As Rupert Murdoch battles to keep his empire in the hands of his favoured son Lachlan, the world watches this powerful media dynasty struggle with succession plans. But the Murdochs are just the latest media dynasty who have struggled to keep their empire in the family. Eric Beecher has first hand experience of working for the Murdochs, but now has…
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The Albanese Government has announced it will introduce age restrictions on social media access. It comes as the Government introduces misinformation legislation to parliament - threatening big penalties for tech giants who break the law. But while the Government is cutting through with its big tech crackdown, negotiations with the Opposition and C…
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Maria Maley joins Democracy Sausage to talk about what can be done to make parliament a less toxic workplace. Who is responsible for controlling bad behaviour in parliament? What norms and traditions make parliament a toxic place for women? And what changes still need to be made? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Maria Maley joins Professor …
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In 1870, Paris was surrounded by German troops, cut off from the world, and a bitter, ugly place of chaos. It's known as 'The Terrible Year', and the 'Siege of Paris'. Out of this arose the Impressionists, whose paintings shone with light and beauty. Guest: Sebastian Smee, art critic at The Washington Post and author of ‘Paris in Ruins: Love, war a…
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(0:10): Murdoch Family Feud: Court Battle for Control of News Corp Heats Up (1:57): Meta Admits to Scraping Public Data of Millions of Australian Users for AI Training Since 2007 (4:02): China's Steel Crisis: Iron Ore Prices Plummet, Threatening Global Markets and Australian Revenue (6:01): NSW Voters Head to Polls for Pivotal Local Council Electio…
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