Best Tasmanian News Podcasts (2024)

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China Lifts Beef Sanctions, Minister Under Fire for Allowing Convicted Criminals, Australia Cracks Down on Date Rape Drug, Barry Cable Faces Allegations, and more... 10:09

2h ago10:09

10:09

(0:10): China Lifts Beef Sanctions Ahead of Premier's Visit, Boosting Australian Exports Amidst Trade Diversification Efforts (2:22): Immigration Minister Under Fire for Allowing Convicted Criminals to Stay; Calls for Resignation Intensify (3:54): Australian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Dangerous "Date Rape Drug" Importation and Misuse (5:47)…

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NSW Premier Tackles Housing Crisis, PM defends Immigration Minister, Australian Inflation Reaches 5-Month High, Police Find Items of Interest, and more... 10:11

3h ago10:11

10:11

(0:10): NSW Premier Unveils Ambitious Plan for 400,000 New Homes to Tackle Sydney's Housing Crisis (1:45): PM Defends Immigration Minister Amid Detainee Crisis, Calls for Tighter Measures on High-Risk Offenders (3:16): Australian Inflation Hits 5-Month High, Sparking Concerns Over Prolonged High Interest Rates (5:55): Police Find 'Items of Interest…

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Fonterra cuts upcoming milk price by more than 10 per cent 53:34

10h ago53:34

53:34

Milk giant Fonterra becomes first major processor to publish minimum milk price for next season.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Search for Missing Mother, Minister Under Fire in Australia, Australia Retail Sales Edge Up, Mayor investigated for fake record, and more... 10:41

3h ago10:41

10:41

(0:10): Urgent Search for Mother and Newborn After Birth Evidence Found Near Sydney's Cooks River (1:32): Minister Under Fire for Allowing Criminal Non-Citizens to Stay in Australia Despite Visa Cancellations (3:43): Australia's Retail Sales Edge Up in April; ASX 200 Gains Amid Mixed Economic Signals (5:49): Townsville Mayor Investigated for Allege…

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Controversy in French parliament after MP brandishes Palestinian flag 6:49

4h ago6:49

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 29: There's been controversy in the French parliament after a lawmaker opened a Palestinian flag during a debate on Palestinian statehood. Also, an investigation suggests Israeli foreign intelligence services have been threatening and intimidating ICC prosecutors since 2015. In other news, an investigation by a consort…

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Search for Missing Mother, Australia Condemns Rising Antisemitism, Queensland Slashes Transport Fares, Mother Testifies in Trial, and more... 9:54

2h ago9:54

9:54

(0:10): Urgent Search for Missing Mother and Newborn After Human Placenta Found on Sydney Riverbank (1:41): Australian Government Condemns Rising Antisemitism, Drafts New Hate Speech Laws Amid Middle East Tensions (3:44): Queensland Slashes Public Transport Fares to 50¢ in Election-Driven Six-Month Trial (5:58): Mother Testifies in Partner’s Trial …

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Flight Diverted Due to Turbulence, New Ancient Monotreme Species Discovered, WA Premier Condemns Senseless Murder, Australia Rental Inflation Crisis, and more... 9:51

1h ago9:51

9:51

(0:10): Deadly Turbulence: Singapore Airlines Flight Diverted to Bangkok, Raises Climate Change Alarm (2:17): Scientists Unearth 6 New Ancient Monotreme Species in Australia, Including Unique 'Echidnapus' (4:06): WA Premier Condemns 'Senseless' Murder of Mother and Daughter, Calls for Tougher Gun Laws (5:47): Rental Inflation in Australia to Hit Re…

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Creepy Haunted Islands, The Tragedy of the M Cave - #299.5 1:09:09

42m ago1:09:09

1:09:09

The boyz are talking about two of the creepiest and most haunted islands in the world (Daksa and Nan Madol) then finishing the episode with the true and mysterious tale of Kenny Veach's disappearance and the M-Cave.

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Sinking spirits 43:52

4d ago43:52

43:52

Has our first taste of minority government in more than a decade been encouraging or is on the verge of spiralling into chaos? FontPR Partner Becher Townshend is joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and political editor from the Mercury David Killick while Brad Stansfield takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get g…

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Farmers seeking donations of feed as the dry continues in some areas 54:59

4d ago54:59

54:59

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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05/26/2024: Operation Lone Star & The Isle of Man 41:06

34m ago41:06

41:06

After President Biden and former President Trump’s visits to the Texas-Mexico border, correspondent Cecilia Vega reports from Eagle Pass, Texas, where she interviewed Governor Greg Abbott. The governor’s controversial border enforcement effort, known as Operation Lone Star, has led to a showdown with the federal government. Bill Whitaker reports fr…

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Avian Flu Crisis Spreads, Australia's Housing Crisis Deepens, Australia's Coal Plant Lifespan Extended, Optus Faces Data Breach Lawsuit, and more... 10:57

4h ago10:57

10:57

(0:10): Avian Flu Crisis: H5N1 Spreads from Birds to Livestock, Human Cases Reported in Australia and US (2:14): Australia's Housing Crisis Deepens: Rising Rates and Property Shortages Crush Homeownership Dreams (4:03): Australia Extends Lifespan of Largest Coal Plant Amid Renewable Delays, Ignites Nuclear Power Debate (6:29): Optus Faces Legal Act…

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Tasmanian apple growers look for better prices for their latest harvest 15:12

4d ago15:12

15:12

Tasmanian apple growers look at better pricesBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Apple growers struggle with prices from the major supermarkets 52:37

2d ago52:37

52:37

Apple growers in Tasmania have had a good harvest but the prices from the supermarkets are not expected to riseBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NFL Considers Australia Games, Latham's Defamation Trial Impact, First Human H5N1 Case, Telstra Cuts 2,800 Jobs, and more... 10:23

5h ago10:23

10:23

(0:10): NFL Eyes Australia for Regular-Season Games: Sydney and Melbourne Eager to Host (2:05): Mark Latham Faces Defamation Trial Over Homophobic Comments; Sydney MP Greenwich Details Harrowing Impact (3:43): Australia Reports First Human H5N1 Case as Bird Flu Hits Victoria Poultry Farm, Global Wildlife at Risk (5:27): Telstra Cuts 2,800 Jobs Amid…

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Sale of Fonterra assets criticised 51:42

3d ago51:42

51:42

Claims the Fonterra asset sale will not be good for dairy farmers, workers at the two Tasmanian factories and consumersBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian Citizens Rescued in New Caledonia, Matildas Olympics Without Sam Kerr, Senator Reynolds Defamation Trial, RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%, and more... 9:46

3h ago9:46

9:46

(0:10): Australian Citizens Rescued Amid Deadly Unrest in New Caledonia by Defence Force Evacuation Flights (1:57): Matildas Face Olympic Challenge Without Star Captain Sam Kerr Due to Knee Injury (3:22): Senator Reynolds' Defamation Battle with Brittany Higgins and Partner Heads to Trial After Failed Mediation (5:05): RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%, Sig…

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Rhys Darby And His Loch Monster Evidence - Paranormal News 14:56

1h ago14:56

14:56

Rhys Darby is back and this time he has Loch Ness Monster evidence. The funny man from New Zealand has video footage of what appears to be more than just a log.

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British man charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead in park 4:59

6h ago4:59

4:59

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 22: A British national who was charged with spying for Hong Kong is found dead in a park in unexplained circumstances. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit New Caledonia amid growing tensions there. In other news, Kenyan President William Ruto is in the US on a state visit, but has received criticism …

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Tasmanian Country Hour 53:49

7d ago53:49

53:49

Influential interstate sommeliers keen to add more cool climate Tasmanian wine to their menusBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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British inquiry shows past govts deliberately infected citizens with contaminated blood 8:00

4h ago8:00

8:00

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 21: There are calls for justice after a damning report shows that the British government intentionally contaminated the blood of tens of thousands of patients between the 1970s and 1990s and attempted to cover it up. Also: reactions pour in after the ICC seeks arrest warrants for Binyamin Netanyahu, his defense minister…

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Assange Appeals US Extradition, Global Markets Surge, Australia Energy Crisis Looms, Man faces more abuse charges, and more... 10:28

1h ago10:28

10:28

(0:10): Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal US Extradition Amid Espionage Charges and Free Speech Concerns (2:13): Global Markets Surge: Australian S&P/ASX200 Up 0.63%, Nikkei Gains 0.73%, Star Entertainment Soars 20% (4:13): Australia Faces Grid Crisis as EnergyConnect Delays Threaten Blackouts and Rising Costs (6:08): Pine Creek Man Faces 15 More…

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Cheese factory workers at Saputo continue industrial action over wage parity 52:28

5d ago52:28

52:28

Saputo workers at Burnie continue their industrial action over wage parityBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Father Faces Execution in Indonesia, Australia Faces Extreme Heat, Australia's Offsets System Criticized, Inmate Dies in Custody, and more... 10:01

2h ago10:01

10:01

(0:10): NRL Star's Father Faces Execution in Indonesia for Alleged Drug Smuggling Tied to Sinaloa Cartel (1:59): Experts Warn: Extreme Heat to Render Northern Australia 'Unliveable' in Coming Decades (3:42): Australia's Environmental Offsets System Under Fire: Major Projects Breach Regulations, Face Legal Consequences (5:45): Inquest Reveals Lapses…

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Cicada 3301, Return of the Tasmanian Tiger, Okinawa's Most Haunted Area - Werewolf Radar #299 1:18:09

43m ago1:18:09

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Today, we talk about the bizarre and eerie riddle event known as Cicada 3301 and what it became. We also discuss the possible existence of the Tasmanian tiger and read true stories from Okinawa's most haunted area.

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'Martyrdom in the line of duty': Iranian President Raisi killed in helicopter crash 3:47

6h ago3:47

3:47

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 20: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is confirmed dead in a helicopter crash, alongside the country's foreign minister. The news has sparked scenes of mourning at home, as well as condemnation now deceased president. Meanwhile, the international press focuses on the future of Iran without Raisi as president, as well as who…

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Big shipment of hay delivered to King Island 52:03

6d ago52:03

52:03

Relief for King Island farmers as much needed hay arrivesBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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05/19/2024: Pope Francis, Cuban Spycraft, The Album 42:44

1d ago42:44

42:44

Norah O'Donnell meets Pope Francis for a rare and historic interview at his home, the Santa Marta guest house in Vatican City, a week before the Catholic Church hosts its inaugural World Children's Day. The 87-year-old, Argentinian-born pope - the first named Francis and first from the Americas - is known for his dedication to the poor and marginal…

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Rinehart Faces Backlash, Australia and Uzbekistan to host AFC Women's Cup, Morrison's Trump Meeting Sparks, Ransomware Hits MediSecure, and more... 10:34

5h ago10:34

10:34

Billionaire Rinehart Faces Backlash Over Bid to Censor Unflattering Portrait Australia and Uzbekistan to Host AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2026 and 2029 Morrison's Trump Meeting Sparks Fears of Global "Trump Effect Ransomware Strikes MediSecure: Australian Health Data at Risk Australia's Job Surge Muted by Rising Unemployment Rate, Market Reacts Positi…

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Mega-flopolis: Coppola's opus leaves movie-goers and critics divided 7:21

1h ago7:21

7:21

PRESS REVIEW - Friday, May 17: We look at the front pages, past and present, of the 50-year anniversary since the Dublin and Monaghan car bombings, the deadliest attacks in Irish history. Also: Libération explains why and how it procured and published French President Emmanuel Macron's pay slip. Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis leaves critics and…

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New Primary Industries Minister Jane Howlett speaks about Tasmanian agriculture 52:16

16d ago52:16

52:16

Primary Industries Minister Jane Howlett on Tasmanian agricultural issuesBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's Clean Industry Budget, Ex-Pilot Double Murder Trial, La Niña Threatens Australia, Sydney Reverses LGBTQ+ Book Ban, and more... 10:27

16h ago10:27

10:27

(0:10): Australia's Budget Hailed for Clean Industry Push Amid Renewable Energy Ambitions (2:23): Trial Underway for Ex-Pilot Accused of Double Murder Over Drone Dispute (4:09): Australia on Alert: 50% Chance of La Niña Return Threatens More Flooding (5:52): Sydney Council Reverses Ban on LGBTQ+ Children's Book Amid Protests (8:15): $3.5 Billion En…

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Vampiric Kate Middleton, too sexy Queen Victoria: A history of controversial British royal portraits 6:58

12h ago6:58

6:58

IN THE PRESS - Thursday, May 16: We look at reactions to the unrest in New Caledonia that has prompted the French government to impose a state of emergency. We also look at what's at the heart of this crisis. In Slovakia, the assassination attempt of Prime Minister Robert Fico shocks the country and Europe. And: Australian mining magnate Gina Rineh…

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Many Tasmanian dairy farmers expect a price drop for the new season 16:40

1d ago16:40

16:40

Over the next few weeks milk processors will start rolling out prices they'll pay farmers for the new milk season.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fonterra looks at selling its Tasmanian assets 51:27

2d ago51:27

51:27

Fonterra looks at selling off its Tasmanian assetsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Episode 161: Dr Chalmers Keynesian budget remedy 1:10:02

5d ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Van Badham and Ben Davison journey into the heart of Australia's Federal Budget 2024. Our hosts dissect Dr Jim’s reintroduction of nation building into macroeconomic management in a discussion that spans the breadth of the budget from fun nuance to big-picture policy decision and rejects the screaming-banana response of the Murdoch media. Join our …

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No money in the Federal Budget for major Tasmanian Irrigation Scheme 52:26

2d ago52:26

52:26

No money for Greater South East Irrigation SchemeBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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No money in the Federal Budget for much needed irrigation scheme in Southern Tasmania 12:34

2d ago12:34

12:34

No money for major irrigation schemeBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Heroic Wheels-Up Landing, Elon Musk's X wins Australian Court, Australia's Economy Surges, Teenager Sentenced for Murder, and more... 10:43

3h ago10:43

10:43

(0:10): Dramatic Wheels-Up Landing: Pilot Heroically Saves Passengers in Australia (2:07): Elon Musk's X Triumphs in Australian Court Over Graphic Video Release (3:59): Australia's Economy Surges: $9.3B Surplus Fuels Cost-of-Living Relief and Future Growth (6:11): Teenager Sentenced to 14 Years for "Heinous" Murder of British Mum in Brisbane (8:16)…

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Primping, preening and sculpting: Canines in full glam for Westminster dog show 6:02

8d ago6:02

6:02

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, May 14: The Cannes film festival opens in a tense climate as strikes loom and anger boils over sexual abuse allegations against multiple high profile French directors. Also: Kuwait’s emir names a new government just days after dissolving parliament, prompting concerns regarding political freedom in the country. Plus, the pr…

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The ban on live sheep exports will hit Tasmanian sheep farmers 52:20

7d ago52:20

52:20

The live sheep export ban is expected to affect Tasmanian sheep producersBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's Quick Inflation Fix, Ex-AFL Star Tragic End, Bunbury Asbestos Crisis, Victoria Labor Party Rift, and more... 10:19

4d ago10:19

10:19

(0:10): Australia's Budget Aims for Quick Inflation Fix Amid Growth Downgrade (2:51): Tragic End for Ex-AFL Star Cam McCarthy: A Call for Mental Health Support in Sports (4:31): Tornado Triggers Asbestos Crisis in Bunbury; Over 100 Homes Damaged (6:17): Victoria Labor Party Faces Rift Over Public Housing Overhaul (8:03): NSW Launches Inquiry to Tac…

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'Catalonia punishes independentism': Socialists win big in regional election 5:25

5h ago5:25

5:25

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 13: The Socialist Party wins big in the Catalan regional election, with many Spanish papers calling it a major blow to the independence movement. In other news, dozens of civilians are killed in Sudan as intense fighting rages around the city of Al-Fashir. Finally, the 2024 BAFTA awards throw up some surprising winners ..…

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Crossing Into Parallel Dimensions, Fae Traps of TikTok, The Evil Wizard of Leeds - EP 298 56:11

10d ago56:11

56:11

The crew is talking about bizarre cases of entering parallel dimensions, fae traps being explored on tiktok, and the true and grisly tale of the Evil Wizard of Leeds.

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Multi million dollar seaweed trial with Tasmanian Cattle 51:33

20d ago51:33

51:33

A multi million dollar trial to feed seaweed to Tasmanian cattle is expected to cut methane emissions.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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05/12/2024: A Week in Israel and A Web of Intrigue 42:02

38m ago42:02

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Reporting from Israel, correspondent Lesley Stahl delivers the latest on the consequential three-fronts where the country is currently engaged, that have heightened security threats internationally since the Oct. 7 terror attacks: Gaza in the south, Hezbollah in the north and Iran in the east. As Spain fights for the extradition of a former U.S. Ma…

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Winter is here 26:26

20d ago26:26

26:26

This is the ultimate showdown. The new leader of the opposition, Dean Winter sits across the table from Brad Stansfield at Font PR headquarters along with host Becher Townshend and Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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