Best Fly Affair Nation Podcasts (2024)

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Lara’s personal campaign to shine a light on rail safety 24:59

8h ago24:59

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WA pastoralist Lara Jensen is campaigning for improved lighting on trains and level crossings.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Government commits nearly $1bn to combat the violence against women crisis 24:59

1d ago24:59

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National Cabinet met amid a crisis that has seen at least 28 women killed in acts of gendered violence this year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Budget airline Bonza enters voluntary administration after cancelling flights across the country 24:59

2d ago24:59

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Passengers have been left stranded at airports across the country after budget airline Bonza entered voluntary administration and cancelled all flights today.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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“There needs to be a new approach” - As PM flies into Alice Springs, Elder hopes for a new path forward for community 24:59

3d ago24:59

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Alice Springs two weeks after the end of a youth curfew in the town. Alice Springs has been in the national spotlight following an extended period of social unrest that culminated in a series of violent incidents late last month.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rallies for women's safety planned across Australia, calls for national emergency to be declared over violence against women 24:59

6d ago24:59

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Thousands of people are expected to rally across Australia this weekend opposing violence against womenBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mass stranding of pilot whales near Dunsborough in WA’s south sparks rescue effort 25:00

7d ago25:00

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Wildlife experts are unsure what causes the animals to come to shore, with pilot whales commonly involved in mass stranding events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Councils explore cutting red tape for tiny homes to help ease housing stress 24:59

8d ago24:59

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Shellharbour council will trial a tiny house pilot that approves their use as long-term rentals without a development application.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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“It is extremely dangerous” – Push for Victoria to join other states and lower driving speeds when passing breakdowns and emergencies 24:59

9d ago24:59

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Victoria and the Northern Territory are now the only jurisdictions in the country that don't require you to slow down when passing a broken-down vehicle and recovery vehicles.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Minerals sands are needed for the renewable energy transition, but farmers are worried about the mining process 24:59

10d ago24:59

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Mineral sands are used to make everything from electric cars and smartphones to sunscreen and are seen as key to transitioning to renewables. But farmers are concerned about the loss of agricultural land and future health of areas earmarked for mining.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Insurance battles keep Rochester residents out of homes 18 months after floods 25:08

13d ago25:08

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Shells of homes, shipping containers and furniture in front yards are fixtures of northern Victorian streets as residents battle insurance companies for compensation 18 months after devastating floods.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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School with a flexible four day contact week seeing benefits for students and staff 25:09

14d ago25:09

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Chevalier College students say the new timetable is reducing their stress levels and helping them manage their time.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pine Gap: How did a secretive spy base end up in Central Australia and what are they up to? 24:59

15d ago24:59

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Born from rising Cold War nuclear fear, Pine Gap eavesdrops on the world and has transformed the way wars are now fought.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Inquiry hears effects of vaping on youth in regional Victoria 25:00

16d ago25:00

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A Victorian inquiry heard from Shepparton locals who are concerned about the number of young people in the community who vape.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Beyond the curfew - Festival shines light on beauty of Alice Springs 25:09

17d ago25:09

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Locals want the rest of Australia to know that, despite its immense challenges, there's more to Alice Springs than its criminal record.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Now pointed to the sky - The Australian-first rocket set to boost Australia's space industry 25:00

20d ago25:00

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Gilmour Space's 23-metre Eris rocket has been lifted into the vertical position for the first time.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Locals fear domino effect as key stores close in small NSW communities 24:59

21d ago24:59

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As spending tightens amid significant inflation and high interest rates, essential town department stores are finding it difficult to do business, leading to closures that are devastating communities across regional NSW.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Safety concerns for truckers, amid increased traffic following rail line closure 25:08

22d ago25:08

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Flooding in WA that closed a major rail line has led to more freight traffic on the Eyre Highway, amid reports of unsafe behaviour.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Alice Springs youth curfew extended throughout school holidays 24:59

23d ago24:59

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Alice Springs' youth curfew has been extended by six days and is now due to end at 6am on Tuesday, April 16.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Flood-ravaged areas across NSW declared natural disaster 24:59

24d ago24:59

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Flood-ravaged areas across NSW have been declared natural disaster.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is this million-acre cattle station the biggest smart home in Australia? 25:08

27d ago25:08

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With an intranet system, cameras and self-mustering cattle yards with gates that can be controlled remotely, Prenti Downs Station has redefined remoteness.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Parts of Kosciuszko closed for aerial brumby shoot, to mixed responses 24:59

28d ago24:59

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Parts of Kosciuszko National Park closed to the public from today as aerial shooting targets brumbies and other feral animals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Life becomes very small': Study reveals reality of long COVID in WA 25:00

29d ago25:00

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A study conducted in WA found nearly 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients experienced debilitating symptoms like fatigue and memory loss three months after infection.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NT Police Association receives legal advice that Alice Springs youth curfew may be unlawful 25:09

1M ago25:09

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The NT's police union has advised its members that the government's emergency declaration may be unlawful, after receiving legal advice.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Who was Dirrikaya? How a photograph tied together history 24:59

1M ago24:59

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Historical ties between Indonesia and Australia's top-end illuminated after photo discovery unravels a family mysteryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Probably required and a bit of a shame' - Alice Springs community members react to youth curfew declaration 24:55

1M ago24:55

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People under the age of 18 have been banned from the Alice Springs CBD between 6pm and 6am for the next two weeks, in a dramatic response to unrest in the town.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Street violence prompts youth curfew in Alice Springs CBD 25:09

1M ago25:09

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Widespread unrest broke out in Alice Springs on Tuesday, including an attack on a pub by people throwing bricks at doors and windows.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian cattle die at sea en route to Indonesia 24:59

1M ago24:59

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Industry group the Australian Livestock Exporters' Council suggested botulism, a rare disease spread via bacteria, could be the cause for the cattle deaths.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Demand for bushfire bunkers rising along with bushfire risk 25:09

1M ago25:09

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Demand for bushfire bunkers rising along with bushfire risk, but with growing interest, there is a greater need for regulation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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McArthur river floodwaters subside but scale of damage at Borroloola not yet clear 25:09

1M ago25:09

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ADF support has been approved for at least three other NT remote communities, but no further evacuations have been ordered at this stage.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pomonal tries to rebuild after bushfire 'hell' 24:59

1M ago24:59

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A month after fire devastated the small Victorian town of Pomonal, residents are returning to pick up the pieces. Despite a mammoth fundraising effort, the cost of demolishing the wreckage will prevent many from rebuilding what was lost.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ageing hospital concerns residents of remote mining community 25:09

1M ago25:09

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Tom Price Hospital is 57 years old and will take tens of millions of dollars to upgrade. Residents say travelling long distances for healthcare is both emotionally and financially stressful.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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No more pap smears at the pub: Locals welcome RFDS-supported health centre 25:43

1M ago25:43

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Could unstaffed, 24-7 telehealth medical centres be the future of emergency and routine healthcare in remote Australia?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bogged food truck becomes lifeline for remote town isolated by floods 25:09

2M ago25:09

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In remote WA, the far-flung community of Cosmo Newberry has been cut off from the rest of the country for a week, due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Food supplies are concerningly low, however some unexpected good news arrived on Sunday afternoon, in the form of a bogged food supply truck.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A mass coral bleaching event stretches beyond the Great Barrier Reef 25:09

2M ago25:09

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A major coral bleaching event has stretched well beyond Queensland's renowned Great Barrier Reef placing some underwater ecosystems, that lie outside of the protected areas, under thermal stress.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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One person killed and another seriously injured following Ballarat mine rockfall 24:59

2M ago24:59

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The Australian Workers' Union has criticised the company's mining practices, claiming the man's death was avoidable.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Iron ore, gold, and… Bitcoin? A glimpse into crypto mining in regional Australia 25:09

2M ago25:09

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The market price of the world's most popular cryptocurrency momentarily just hit a fresh record.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Severe weather sees flooding across remote Western Australia 24:59

2M ago24:59

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In the past 48 hours, hundreds of millimetres of rain has soaked the region, cutting WA's only sealed road link to South Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Native title holders fight for cultural fishing rights 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Native title holders on the NSW south coast are taking their legal battles to a new front after fighting for cultural fishing rights in local courts for decades.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Man charged with murder of missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Victoria Police have charged a 22-year-old man with the murder of missing Ballarat East woman Samantha Murphy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Turning trash into treasure: Victoria's first waste-to-energy plant receives green light 25:10

2M ago25:10

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Victoria's first waste-to-energy plant will be built in the Latrobe Valley at Opal Australia's Maryvale Paper Mill, and will burn rubbish to power the mill.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Senate inquiry hears of major health, agricultural risks posed by spread of fire ants 24:59

2M ago24:59

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National allergy bodies made submissions to a Senate inquiry into fire ants, saying the pests pose a major health risk if not brought under control.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'A failure in the system': Farmers ineligible for disaster relief face flood repair costs 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Businesses and farms devastated by months of floods and storms say they're not eligible for financial relief, and are calling for a major overhaul of disaster assessment procedures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Humid conditions spreading mould in households, workplaces, and schools 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Mould-related sickness is on the rise, a Gold Coast doctor is urging people to check their homes for the fungusBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Two years on: How devastating floods changed the face of Lismore 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Two years after the flooding, the Lismore community is still working to rebuild and recover from the costliest natural disaster on record.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Seafood industry concerned as gillnet fishing phases out in the Great Barrier Reef 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Gillnet fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will begin phasing out this year, drawing concern over the future of the industry from seafood businesses.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What does the future hold for tertiary students from regional Australia? 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Increasing access to university education for regional and remote students is key to the University Accord's vision for the future of Australia's tertiary sector.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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School of the Air employs governesses to help with outback education 24:58

2M ago24:58

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For bush kids living in remote Australia, schooling is a virtual experience. Governesses are employed to assist in facilitating the School of the Air program.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Encore episode: Life on one of Australia's most remote territories - Cocos Islands 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Encore: Life on Cocos Islands, what locals love about living thousands of Ks from anywhere, and what troubles them about their future.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ballarat community ramps up search to find Samantha Murphy 24:59

2M ago24:59

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51-year-old Samantha Murphy went for her regular run in bushland near her Ballarat East home on Sunday, February 4, and has not been seen since.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation