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Victoria Taft is The Adult in the Room Who Sets You Straight on Life, News, Politics. Talking to the most interesting people in the news. The News Sherpa You Didn't Know You Needed. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-taft/support
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The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Victoria Cooper talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what's beneath the surface of the news.
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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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Join Gemma Hughes and Sean Wallbridge as we discuss the art of delivering awesome Music Bingo games with talented and interesting Rockstar Bingo hosts. Each podcast will start with a brief on the current state of the industry and any Rockstar Bingo product updates. Then we’ll jump right into getting to what is truly interesting … the hosts themselves. That’s right … we’ll talk to those in the trenches, delivering all the “listen and dab” mayhem – swap ideas, swap stories and find out what wo ...
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One of the biggest controversies of the 2024 election season has been "Project 2025," a proposed policy roadmap formulated by a team at the Heritage Foundation to guide the Trump administration's first year in office if re-elected. The project garnered so much negative publicity from the mainstream press that the Trump campaign publicly distanced i…
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(0:10): Australia's SunCable Project Aims to Revolutionize Green Energy with World's Largest Solar Farm (2:08): Political Turmoil: Brittany Higgins' Defamation Battle Against Senator Reynolds Unfolds in Court (4:19): Australia's Property Market Booms: Rossmoyne Homeowners Lead with $1M+ Profits, National Gains Soar (6:37): NDIS Reforms Spark Contro…
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We jump into the year 400 BCE which has more excitement than you may have anticipated. Could this be the year we have evidence for a plebeian break-through into the important magisterial position of military tribune with consular power? Episode 153 – The Plebeians Push into Power Now, as always with this period of Rome’s early republican history, w…
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We jump into the year 400 BCE which has more excitement than you may have anticipated. Could this be the year we have evidence for a plebeian break-through into the important magisterial position of military tribune with consular power? Episode 153 – The Plebeians Push into Power Now, as always with this period of Rome’s early republican history, w…
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(0:10): Eric André Alleges Racial Profiling at Melbourne Airport, Calls for Caution Among Non-White Travelers (2:22): BHP Shifts Focus to Indonesia Amid Nickel Market Turmoil and Job Cuts in Australia (4:54): Coroner Blames Misdiagnosis for Preventable Death of Aboriginal Man; Calls for Healthcare Reforms (6:40): Night of Gun Violence in Sydney Sub…
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(0:10): ASIC Shuts Down 615 Crypto Scam Sites, $1.3 Billion Lost to Aussies in 2023 (2:10): China's Construction Woes Slash Iron Ore Prices, Threatening Australia's Budget with $3 Billion Shortfall (4:25): Foxtel CEO Apologizes for Controversial Nazi Salute Photo, Vows to Meet Jewish Leaders (6:12): Australia's New 'Right to Disconnect' Laws to Enh…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist David Sanger was one of the few journalists selected to ask President Biden a question in his press conference following the NATO Summit in Washington DC and has reported on Washington during the last seven US presidential administrations. His latest book, New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasi…
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(0:10): 64th Logie Awards: Tony Armstrong Leads Gold Logie Race; Kitty Flanagan and Bryan Brown Among Big Winners (1:48): Man Arrested After Knife Threat, 69 Stolen Gift Cards Found in Parramatta Mall Incident (3:11): Australia Unveils $1 Billion Fund for Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis (5:17): 80 Sheep Die in Air Transpor…
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(0:10): Bluesfest Bids Farewell: Iconic Byron Bay Festival's Final Event Set for 2025 Amid Rising Costs (2:16): Australia Prepares for Imminent H5N1 Bird Flu Threat in Antarctic Territory and Macquarie Island (4:39): NSW Liberal Party in Crisis: Misses Nomination Deadline for 12 Key Council Areas (6:29): Call for Total Ban on Gambling Ads Amid Risi…
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(0:10): Alexei Popyrin Makes History with First Masters 1000 Title in Montreal, Climbs to Career-High ATP Ranking (2:08): Australia Debates Partial Ban on Gambling Ads Amid Health Concerns and Industry Pushback (4:38): CBA Reports $9.5B Profit Amid Economic Resilience and Rising Home Loan Arrears (6:49): Ex-Police Officer Charged with Double Murder…
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(0:10): Australia's New Trust Exchange Aims to Revolutionize Digital-ID Verification and Data Control (2:29): New Bill to Shield Victoria Police from Gobbo Informant Fallout Sparks Legal and Human Rights Battle (4:45): Teen Motorcyclist Killed by Stolen BMW in Preston; Community Outrage Over Rising Youth Crime (6:34): Australia's Wage Growth Peaks …
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This year, India held the largest democratic exercise in the world as 643 million people voted in their election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi won his third election, however, his party, the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), could not secure a majority in the Parliament, leading to the formation of a coalition government. The opposition secured enough …
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(0:10): ASIO Chief Warns of Rising Foreign Interference and Terror Threat, Cites Iran's Role (2:04): Helicopter Crashes Into Cairns Hotel, Sparks Fireball and Evacuation of 400 People (3:37): 14-Year-Old Girl Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing at Hervey Bay Holiday Park (4:53): Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rains and Flooding Expected Across Au…
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(0:10): Qantas Slashes Ex-CEO's Exit Package by A$9.26M Amid Scandals and Legal Battles (2:28): Ex-Zoologist Adam Britton Jailed for 10 Years for Horrific Animal Cruelty and Child Exploitation Crimes (4:31): News Corp Considers Selling Foxtel Amid Rising External Interest and Strong Streaming Growth (6:14): Australia Secures Nuclear Submarines in $…
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(0:10): Australian Olympian Tom Craig Arrested in Paris for Alleged Cocaine Purchase (1:53): Warehouse Worker Charged for Stealing $600K Worth of Limited-Edition Bluey Coins (3:46): Australia Announces 15% Pay Increase for Early Childhood Educators to Combat Workforce Shortages and Wage Inequity (5:49): Andrew O'Keefe Re-Arrested Hours After Court …
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In our latest special episode, we welcomed the talented LJ Trafford to the show to discuss her latest book, Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors (2023). Special Episode – Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors You may very well have encountered some of LJ’s wonderful earlier works, including her historical novel series: The Four Emperors. These books cover a turbu…
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In our latest special episode, we welcomed the talented LJ Trafford to the show to discuss her latest book, Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors (2023). Special Episode – Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors You may very well have encountered some of LJ’s wonderful earlier works, including her historical novel series: The Four Emperors. These books cover a turbu…
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(0:10): Global Market Turmoil: Australian Shares Plunge Amid Recession Fears, Bitcoin Nosedives 16% (2:03): Australian Defence Force Private and Husband Charged with Espionage for Russia (4:18): Australia Gains US Global Entry Access, Easing Travel for Thousands Starting January 2025 (6:19): NSW Mandates Office Return for 400,000 Public Workers to …
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(0:10): Australia Elevates Terrorism Threat Level Amid Rising Extreme Ideologies and Domestic Tensions (1:48): Senator Linda Reynolds Sues Brittany Higgins for Defamation Over Social Media Posts; High-Profile Witnesses to Testify (3:47): Man Presumed Dead in Crocodile Attack After River Bank Collapse in Queensland (5:18): Queensland Premier Unveils…
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(0:10): Essendon Stuns Fremantle with Thrilling One-Point Comeback, Keeps AFL Finals Hopes Alive (1:53): Queensland Launches Historic 50-Cent Public Transport Fare Trial to Ease Economic Strain and Boost Usage (3:47): Man Feared Taken by Crocodile During Family Fishing Trip in Far North Queensland (5:22): Albanese Calls for New Engagement with Indi…
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(0:10): Matildas Coach Tony Gustavsson Steps Down After Olympic Disappointment; Search for New Leader Begins (2:07): Ex-PwC Chief Tom Seymour to Testify in Senate Inquiry on Major Tax Leak Scandal (4:15): Defamation Trial: Brittany Higgins vs. Linda Reynolds Escalates with High-Profile Witnesses and Emotional Claims (6:15): Meta Threatens to Block …
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(0:10): Australia Pioneers Free Peanut Allergy Treatment for Infants with Groundbreaking National Program (2:13): Nine Publishing Journalists Secure 11.5% Pay Raise After Five-Day Strike (4:04): Australia's Inflation Rises to 3.8% Amid Surging Energy and Food Prices (6:17): Xero Outage Disrupts 4.2 Million Users Globally Due to AWS Issue (8:15): Au…
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(0:10): Air New Zealand Drops 2030 Climate Goals Amid Aircraft Delays and High Fuel Costs (2:15): Sydney's $21.6B Metro Rail Line Opening Delayed Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns (4:04): Melbourne Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak: 22 Cases Confirmed, Source Still Unknown (6:06): Australia's New Dwelling Approvals Hit 13-Year Low Amid Rising Costs …
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Within a week of President Biden announcing he is ending his candidacy for a second term, Vice President Kamala Harris secured scores of endorsements, set fundraising records and secured enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee. How would a Harris administration be different from the Biden administration? Who’s on Harris’ VP short list? D…
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Economist, author, and former Democrat Peter Navarro was one of Donald Trump’s most critical advisors during his campaign and administration, helping to shape White House trade policy. He was among the first outside the scientific community to see the looming danger of the 2020 pandemic and its economic implications, as well as the overall threat o…
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(0:10): First Conviction Under Australia's Forced Marriage Laws: Mother Jailed After Daughter's Tragic Murder (1:51): Barnaby Joyce Under Fire for Comparing Ballots to Bullets at Anti-Renewables Rally (3:34): SpaceX Eyes Australia for Starship Landings Under $102M Pentagon Deal (5:29): Rex Airlines Faces Trading Halt Amid Internal Strife, Leadershi…
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(0:10): Neighbours Star Janet Andrewartha Passes Away at 72, Tributes Pour In for Beloved Actress (1:51): Tesla Teams Up with Zurich to Slash EV Insurance Costs in Australia (4:05): 14-Year-Old Chloe Covell Shines in Olympic Skateboarding Debut, Finishes 8th (5:40): Eurosport Commentator Fired for Sexist Remark During Women's Olympic Relay Finals (…
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J. Michael Waller is Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy, and a leading expert in the fields of foreign propaganda, political warfare, psychological warfare, and subversion. But he never thought he'd have to be exercising that expertise within his own country. He once worked for the CIA in Central America and provided esse…
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(0:10): Ministers Burney and O'Connor Retire Ahead of 2025 Election; Albanese to Unveil Cabinet Reshuffle (1:43): Nine Publishing Journalists Strike as Paris Olympics Open, Demand Fair Pay and Conditions (3:41): Australian Olympic Swim Coach Faces Sanction for Supporting Rival South Korean Swimmer (5:10): Matildas Stumble in Olympic Opener with 3-0…
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(0:10): Shark Attack at North Shore Beach: Surfer Saved by Retired Officer's Quick Action (1:09): Andy Murray Announces Retirement After Paris Olympics, Concluding Illustrious Tennis Career (2:08): Julian Assange Returns to Australia: A New Chapter After 14-Year Legal Battle (3:31): AUKUS Naval Chiefs Gather in Perth to Boost Regional Security and …
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Former president Donald Trump narrowly avoided death when a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally on 13 July. The images of him rising, holding his fist high and chanting “Fight!” while blood streamed down his face instantly became iconic. Donald Trump has been called a ‘strongman’ throughout his political career, how does this assassination at…
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(0:10): Father and Daughter Tragically Killed in Carlton Railway Station Pram Accident (2:08): 20-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Fatal Altercation in Bentleigh East (3:33): Tax Loophole for Luxury Utes Costs Australian Taxpayers $250 Million in 2023 (5:21): Young Mother Killed in Targeted Hit-and-Run: 24-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder (6:45…
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(0:10): Australia Adds 50,200 Jobs Despite Unemployment Rise; Market Reacts to Mixed Economic Signals (2:10): CFMEU Faces Major Backlash Over Criminal Allegations; Affiliations Suspended, Investigations Launched (4:11): MediSecure Data Breach Exposes 12.9 Million Aussies; Company Enters Administration Amid Cyberattack Surge (6:04): NSW Police Inspe…
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(0:10): Tenacious D Cancels Australian Tour Amid Controversy Over Gass's Trump Joke; FBI Investigates (1:50): SunCable's Mega Solar Project Gets Green Light to Power Singapore via Undersea Cables (3:37): AFL Tribunal Sparks Outrage with Upheld Suspensions for Rough Tackles: Clubs Consider Appeals (5:19): Australia Names Putin Among Five Held Respon…
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Last week, NATO leaders gathered in Washington DC for their annual summit, this year celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. However, much of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s final summit was overshadowed by scrutiny of President Biden and then quickly followed by the assassination attempt on former president…
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Whilst 401 BCE was a tense year inside ancient Rome, we can assure you that there will be a plebeian win to close the year. Victory at last! Episode 152 – Victory at Last! Surrounded by Enemies The Romans were facing war with several enemies, thanks to Capena and the Falerii joining their conflict with Veii. And they weren’t going to take the loss …
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Whilst 401 BCE was a tense year inside ancient Rome, we can assure you that there will be a plebeian win to close the year. Victory at last! Episode 152 – Victory at Last! Surrounded by Enemies The Romans were facing war with several enemies, thanks to Capena and the Falerii joining their conflict with Veii. And they weren’t going to take the loss …
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The US Supreme Court handed down their ruling in former president Trump’s immunity case and it granted far broader immunity than most experts anticipated. Why was the ruling so expansive? What does this mean for Trump’s criminal trials? How will this change the presidency going forward? To discuss these issues, we welcomed Chas Licciardello from AB…
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(0:10): Victoria Police Hunt for Teen Charged in Fatal Crash After Bail Breach (2:06): Indonesian Tycoon Anthoni Salim Bids A$393M for Rex Minerals to Boost Copper Investments (4:09): Telstra Hikes Mobile Plan Prices, Cuts Workforce by 10% Amid Cost-of-Living Criticism (6:29): Defamation Showdown: Senator Reynolds vs. Brittany Higgins Trial Set to …
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(0:10): Queensland Faces Flu Surge: Hospitals Brace for Up to 50 Child Admissions Daily Amid Low Vaccination Rates (1:44): Shark Attack at Fourteen Mile Beach Leaves Spearfisher Injured Amidst Whale Carcass Warning (3:16): Australia Issues Urgent Warning as Deadly Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes Linked to Multiple Deaths (5:01): Nine Axes Vice, Gizmodo,…
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President Biden’s approval rating is at an all-time low and the number of “double haters” who want neither candidate is at an all-time high. The US system is driving the selection of candidates further and further away from the mainstream. Campaign financing contributes to this. How did Trump and Biden become their party’s nominee with so little pu…
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(0:10): Aussie Basketball Legends Set for Historic Fifth Olympics in Paris (1:47): Pacific Banking Forum Kicks Off in Brisbane: Leaders Unite to Tackle Disappearing Financial Services (3:38): Urgent: Three Young Children Missing from Paradise Point, Public Help Needed (4:57): Melbourne Airport Agrees to Above-Ground Rail Station for Faster Completi…
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(0:10): World's Oldest Narrative Art Found in Indonesia: 51,200-Year-Old Cave Paintings Reveal Early Human Storytelling (1:50): 12-Year-Old Girl Found Dead After Suspected Crocodile Attack in Northern Territory (3:26): Australia's Booktopia Declares Insolvency, Seeks Buyers Amid Financial Crisis (5:22): Melbourne Man Killed by Stolen Car: Teen Driv…
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(0:10): 14-Year-Old Stabs Student at University of Sydney, Triggers Major Police Operation and Tightened Knife Laws (1:55): Australia's Big Banks Under Siege: $3 Billion Lost Annually to Cybercrime in "Scams War (3:46): Exiled Afghan Women Cricketers Push for Refugee Team to Overcome Taliban Ban and Inspire Hope (5:38): ANZ Fined for Systemic Breac…
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(0:10): NSW Coalition Crisis: Liberals Consider Split Amid Nationals' Defiance and Leadership Tensions (1:43): Heroic Team Rescues 18-Meter Humpback Whale Entangled in 800kg of Fishing Gear off Gippsland Coast (3:29): 70 Melbourne Airport Staff Linked to Drug Smuggling Ring in Major Border Force Bust (5:19): Australia Hikes Student Visa Fees by 125…
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(0:10): Tragic Bruce Highway Crash: 3 Dead, Many Injured in Tourist Bus and 4WD Collision in Queensland (1:54): NSW Govt Unveils $5.1B Plan: 30,000 New Homes, Social Housing Priority (3:37): Australian PM Slams Meta for Ignoring Social Media Harm on Kids' Mental Health (5:26): Outrage in Northern Rivers: Delayed Police Response Linked to Third Dome…
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s debate in Atlanta was always going to be one for the history books. Never before had a general election debate occurred before the party conventions officially named them as their presidential nominees. But following a debate performance that even President Biden conceded was not his best, the most historical aspect of …
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(0:10): Bruce Lehrmann Ordered to Pay $2M to Network Ten After Losing Defamation Case (2:15): Neo-Nazi Arrested for Alleged Terror Plot on NSW Labor MP's Office (3:53): Trailblazing Journalist Judith Whelan Dies at 63, Leaving Lasting Legacy in Australian Media (5:41): Perth Man Arrested in Alleged Transnational Plot to Murder Ex-Father-in-Law in I…
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As American politics has become increasingly polarised, experts and analysts have explored avenues for electoral reform to shift voting to be more representative. One solution is ranked-choice voting (RCV), which is standard in Australia, but only appears in a fraction of jurisdictions in the United States. Why is ranked-choice voting so rare in th…
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