Best Pacific Leaders Today Podcasts (2024)

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NATO Leader Meets Indo-Pacific Partners; Chinese Navy Ships Spotted Off Alaska; Inflation Eases 44:33

1h ago44:33

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The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that it had encountered several Chinese navy ships near Alaska's Aleutian Islands. All four of the Chinese vessels were transiting international waters but still inside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with leaders of Indo-Pacific partners Japan, South Korea, and …

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Republic movement gets two new leaders 8:30

1h ago8:30

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Despite promising early signs, the Albanese government has backed away from suggestions it will hold a second referendum on whether Australia should become a republic. As doubt about the poll grows, the movement calling for change has struggled through internal turmoil, with the loss of its former two leaders, and now the appointment of their repla…

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Is Australia's $250m military assistance to Ukraine necessary? 10:07

1h ago10:07

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'Ukraine is desperate for help and Australia has more than pulled its weight' Tom McIlroy, AFR political correspondent. The Albanese government has announced a $250m military package for Ukraine, but how important is this assistance for Australia on the world stage? Guests: Sam Maiden, Political Editor for News.com.au Tom McIlroy, Political Corresp…

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'This is a moment where the world stands with Ukraine' Deputy PM 13:33

1h ago13:33

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'I think this is a moment the world stands with Ukraine' Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says amid announcement of $250 million military package for Ukraine. Mr Marles met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Guest: Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister. Producers: Steve Cannane, Krishan…

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Paolini to face Krejcikova at Wimbledon final- Sport with Warwick Hadfield 6:28

1h ago6:28

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In tennis, Jasmine Paolini won the longest semi-final ever to qualify, and is to face Barbora Krejcikova at the Wimbledon final. Australian duo Purcell and Thompson head into the gentleman's doubles final. And, in In rugby union, James Slipper to captain the Wallabies against Wales tomorrow in the absence of Liam Wright. Sports commentator and RN B…

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Artist admits to faking Picassos hanging in Mona gallery 6:42

1h ago6:42

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The 'Picasso' artworks hanging in a toilet at Tasmania's Mona gallery are revealed to be fakes, with the artist responsible saying during the three-year-long ruse she "fantasised there would be a scandal". But a letter from the Picasso Administrator forced her to come clean, and admit the works are fake. Guest: Professor Robyn Sloggett, Melbourne U…

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New nuclear boss most nuclear medicines produced by ANSTO 8:12

2h ago8:12

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The former head of the NBN, Michael Quigley AM has recently been appointed as Chair of Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. ANSTO operates Australia's only nuclear reactor, OPAL to produce twelve thousand doses of nuclear medicine each week. It's new Chair says that this number will only increase as the population continues to g…

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Iconic Black Swan at risk of 'significant peril' 8:23

1h ago8:23

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Experts in the deadly H7 bird flu are warning that WA's iconic Black Swans would be in 'significant peril' if a dangerous strain of the virus arrives in Australia. A study published in the journal Genome Biology found Black Swans succumbed to the H5N1 strain very quickly. Guest: Associate Professor Kirsty Short, University of Queensland Producer: J…

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Matthew Flinders, the man who mapped Australia is reburied 7:39

1h ago7:39

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Captain Matthew Flinders is famed for circumnavigating and mapping Australia between 1801-3. After his death in 1814, his grave in London was lost until archaeologists found it in 2019. His remains will be now reburied during a service in Donington, the small English village where he was born. Guest: Jane Pearson, Chair of the 'Bring him Home' camp…

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Gaza aid pier to be dismantled 8:15

1h ago8:15

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The $340-million temporary pier built by the US military to bring aid into Gaza will be permanently dismantled, frustrating efforts contain the mounting humanitarian catastrophe in the strip. US officials say unexpectedly rough conditions in the Gaza Sea have limited its usefulness, and the pier has been out of action since late June. Guest: Mick M…

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Torvill and Dean return to the ice one last time 10:22

1h ago10:22

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It's been forty years since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean earned a perfect score for their ice dancing routine to Ravel's Bolero. And now, the pair are returning to Australia for 'Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance' before they hang up the skates. Featuring: Jayne Torvill and Christopher DeanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Greater protection for Shackleton's Endurance 7:17

20h ago7:17

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The Endurance is one of the world's greatest shipwrecks. The vessel sank in 1915 during an ill-fated Antarctic expedition led by the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. To protect the ship, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust have announced new measures to stop anyone interfering with the wreck or taking any objects from the site. Guest: Dan Snow, br…

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Clooney and Pelosi heap pressure on Biden 5:48

1h ago5:48

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Political pressure is continuing to mount on US president Joe Biden with senior democrats and former supporters raising fresh questions about his ability to lead the party to this year's November poll. Actor and donor George Clooney is the latest to call for Biden to step aside, writing in the New York Times that he "loves" the president but warnin…

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"We are really concerned": Fmr Ukrainian defence minister on Trump returning 10:48

3h ago10:48

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The U.S and its allies have agreed to supply Ukraine with extra air defence systems following devastating Russian missile attacks earlier this week. An advisor to Government of Ukraine stressed the need for the Australian Government to lobby a victory strategy. Guest: Andriy Zagorodnyuk, former Ukrainian Defence Minister, current advisor to Governm…

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NYC finally discovers the 'revolutionary' wheelie bin 6:19

1h ago6:19

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For years the city of New York has been waging a war on rats, appointing administrators and dedicating millions to tackle the issue. Now, the city's Mayor has unveiled a so called "revolutionary" rubbish collection system for the city... wheelie bins.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia gets a national prison newspaper 8:50

1h ago8:50

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As newspapers continue to disappear from many parts of the country, a new one is popping up in a surprising place. It's called About Time and it's just started being delivered to prisons across the country, offering inmates the chance to read news stories and publish letters, poems, and art.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Lions take longest recorded swim across croc infested water 7:25

1h ago7:25

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In February, big cat brothers Jacob and Tibu were filmed swimming across a stretch of water over a kilometre wide. Not only was the distance remarkable for a big cat, it was also dangerous. The water is home to a healthy population of predatory hippos and crocodiles. Guest: Dr Alex Braczkowski, Griffith University's Centre for Planetary Health and …

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Victims outraged at Boeing's deal to plead guilty to criminal fraud, and avoid trial by paying a fine, over its two 737-Max crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. 9:13

3h ago9:13

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Families of victims are outraged at Boeing's deal to plead guilty to criminal fraud, and avoid a public trial over its two 737-Max crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. They plan to ask a US District judge to reject the deal.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Palestinian doctor speaks out about life in Gaza 8:50

1h ago8:50

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Israeli forces have ordered Palestinians to leave Gaza City, with reports of schools being hit during air strikes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"I think it will be extended": Alice Springs Mayor on snap curfew possibility following massive brawl 8:30

1d ago8:30

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Alice Springs is waking up this morning to learn whether the town's snap curfew will be extended after three nights. While the nights were quiet during the curfew, police had to intervene in a brawl involving over fifty people yesterday afternoon.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Far-right leader Marine Le Pen under investigation over illegal financing, forgery and embezzlement 7:44

4h ago7:44

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French prosecutors have announced they will investigate allegations of fraud and illegal financing against far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen. The National Rally came in third in the second round of France's national election this month.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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House to Vote on Non-citizen Voting; U.S. Assures Ukraine; 1.6 Million Without Power in Texas 44:20

1h ago44:20

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The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote Wednesday on the SAVE Act, a bill banning non-citizens from voting in federal elections. It mandates proof of U.S. citizenship during voter registration and seeks to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that it will be allowed to join NATO—but only…

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"They don't know what they're getting": Union slams Uber for lowering fares weeks before new gig economy legislation to take effect 8:25

6h ago8:25

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The Transport Workers Union has slammed a move by rideshare company Uber to lower fares just weeks before new legislation to support gig economy workers come into affect. The Closing the Loop legislation will allow the Fair Work Commission to set minimum standards for gig economy workers who will be considered "employee-like" if they meet certain c…

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How would Australia navigate another Trump presidency? - Politics with Charles Croucher 6:20

1d ago6:20

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The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hong Kong Dance Company heads to Sydney for latest performance 6:25

10h ago6:25

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The critically acclaimed Hong Kong Dance Company is returning to Sydney for a very special run of performances this weekend.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Right to Disconnect' laws coming for Australian workers 8:20

10h ago8:20

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Do you dread the boss calling you when you get home from work? Are you always replying to work emails over the weekend? In August new laws come into force that will give many Australian workers the right to switch off and disconnect from work.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Report on sexual violence finds one in five people surveyed have committed an act of sexual violence, half of them in the past twelve months 6:41

1d ago6:41

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A new research study has found that just over one-in-five people surveyed had committed an act of sexual violence - half of them in the past twelve months.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Has ICAC resignation shaken public trust in SA government? 10:05

10h ago10:05

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The head of South Australia's Independent Commission Against Corruption has resigned, stating the Act governing the watchdog hasn't served the public interest since it was amended in 2021.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite on Ukraine, Chinese cyber attack 10:04

11h ago10:04

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NATO leaders have arrived in Washington to begin talks on Russia's ongoing invasion in Ukraine, though Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was not part of the Australian delegation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Kate Chaney on online gambling ban 8:24

11h ago8:24

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There's fresh doubt on Labor's commitment to implement the recommendations of a cross bench committee on online gambling chaired by the late Labor MP, Peta Murphy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Lauren French says take a strengths not deficits-based approach to prevention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family violence 7:29

12h ago7:29

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NAIDOC Week is a week to celebrate the extraordinary history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. But it comes at a time when despite the Albanese Labor Government investing $15 million into First Nations-led research on family violence late last year, we are still seeing unacceptably high rates of family viol…

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Antarctic cold snap set to hit southeast Australia 5:43

12h ago5:43

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The worst of winter's chill is yet to come as southeast Australia braces for a cold front blowing in from Antarctica. Set against the backdrop of climate change and rising temperatures, why has this winter felt so cold?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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75th NATO summit commences in Washington 10:32

12h ago10:32

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The war in Ukraine is at the top of the agenda at the NATO summit but the meeting is unlikely to produce major policy shifts.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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West Coast sacks Adam Simpson and De Minaur to face Djokovic - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 7:37

1d ago7:37

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Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Russian troop deaths reportedly pass a grim milestone 10:01

2d ago10:01

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New data suggest the death toll for Russian soldiers in Ukraine has passed 100-thousand, and that roughly 2-percent of all Russian men between 20 and 50 have either been killed or severely wounded in Ukraine. The Economist magazine has trawled through figures from sorces including the CIA, the Pentagon, the BBC and Russian media outlets, and found …

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"Symbolic of all the horrors for children": War artist George Gittoes on Ukraine 15:29

2d ago15:29

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For around 40 years artist and film maker George Gittoes has been travelling to the world's trouble spots shining a light on the every day lives of people caught in the middle of wars and conflict.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Albanese misses NATO summit and Australian-Chinese relations - Politics with David Crowe 4:47

12h ago4:47

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The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NATO Summit Kicks Off in DC; 2.2 Million Without Power in Texas; Alec Baldwin Trial Begins 50:14

24h ago50:14

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More than 2.2 million customers in Texas are still without power on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Authorities say it could take days to restore power to many of them. The storm has now weakened to a tropical depression centered over southwest Arkansas. NATO will celebrate its 75th anniversary during a 3-day summit in Washington. The White…

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Harnessing the Power of Our Networks and Technology for a Sustainable Future: Dr. Katia Chaban (USA) 33:20

1d ago33:20

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Dr. Ramesh explores the powerful synergy between people and technology with Dr. Katia Chaban from the USA, to enable innovation so businesses, people, and the planet can thrive. With 25+ years of global IT leadership experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Chaban shares her unique insights for companies to integrate sustainability into t…

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Aussie rock band Jet teams up with unusual collaborator 7:26

1d ago7:26

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Australia rock legends Jet are teaming up with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a very special one-off performance. The orchestra will re-imagine the band's classic hits such as 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl' and 'Shine On' for the Melbourne show.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New artificial intelligence mystery and a foody sequel- TV with Wenlei Ma 6:26

1d ago6:26

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Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS: Sunny, Sausage Party: Foodtopia, The Twelve Season 2, Exploding KittensBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New research examines cannabis impact following calls to soften rules for affected drivers 7:29

1d ago7:29

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If you have traces of marijuana in your system, but are otherwise unimpaired, should you be able to get behind the wheel of a car? New research is looking into the way cannabis affects Australian drivers after calls to scrap DUI charges for those with traces in their system.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Maggie Beer's Big Mission to change the face of food in aged care 11:01

1d ago11:01

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You can catch Maggie Beer's Big Mission on ABC TV and iView.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Researcher says fire is 'more prevalent' in domestic violence than people realise 8:23

3d ago8:23

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A Western Sydney fire that killed three young children is being treated by police as a domestic violence incident. Research suggests fire and burning are more prevalent in domestic and family violence than people realise.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Indigenous affairs and Parliament's winter break- Politics with Karen Middleton 4:22

1d ago4:22

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Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biden faces a pivotal week as calls for him to drop out grow 10:59

1d ago10:59

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This week is shaping up as critical for President Joe Biden, as he works to ease Democrats concerns about whether he can beat Donald Trump in November.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biden to host NATO summit as spectre of Trump looms 11:23

1d ago11:23

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Ukraine, defence and deterrence are set to dominate the agenda at the summit which kicks off in Washington D.C tomorrow. But, looming over it all is the spectre of Donald Trump's return and concerns among Democrats and foreign diplomats over Joe Biden's capacity to win re-election.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US officials, banking heads meet in Brisbane for Pacific Banking Forum 5:36

1d ago5:36

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Fears of corruption and money laundering are causing some Australian banks to pull out of the Asia Pacific, creating an opportunity for China to move in to the region. Aiming to reinforce Australia's commitment in the regions, Federal Government ministers and Pacific leaders have gathered in Brisbane for The Pacific Banking Forum.…

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Linda Burney on latest Alice Springs curfew 8:12

1d ago8:12

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Residents in Alice Springs are waking up after the first night of a new curfew with children and adults banned from being in town after 10pm as police clamp down on street violence. It's the first time police have used broad new powers handed to them in May and comes after a string of incidents, including an attack on a group of plane clothed polic…

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More Australians asking debt counselling services for help 6:53

1d ago6:53

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Each day hundreds of Australians are contacting financial counselling services seeking help to manage their household expenditure. And many of those asking for assistance are reported to be juggling several jobs, blaming the increase in their mortgage or rental costs.Guest: Tania Clarke, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Consumer Action Law Centr…

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