First Nations singer-songwriter and producer Sycco is releasing her debut album tomorrow. But first, she dropped by the RN Breakfast studio to talk about her share house inspiration and perform 'What A Wonderful Surprise'. Guest: Sasha McLeod, aka SyccoBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Blink Twice is a new horror movie, that sees an island paradise into hell for a group of young women. It's the debut feature from well known American actress Zoe Kravitz - and is a film about gender and class. But Jason Di Rosso says the end of the film doesn't quite give us the psychological depth that the first half.RN film critic and host of The…

A beetle that's been decimating WA's tree canopy has spread outside a large quarantine zone, with experts worried the pest isn't coming under control. The South east Asian shot hole borer has already destroyed three thousand trees in Perth, and there are fears it could spread across the border. Guest: Theo Evans, entomology professor, University of…

The major parties have agreed in-principle to a new aged care funding model. Under the deal, wealthier older Australians - especially those not drawing a government pension - will be required to pay more out of their savings for aged care services, under a new deal between Labor and the Coalition. Guest: Joseph Ibrahim, Professor of Aged Care Medic…

A class action against Jetstar has been lodged in the Federal Court on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID pandemic. The suit is headed by Echo Law in Victoria, who alleges Jetstar did not refund money to paying customers, despite legal obligations to do so. Guest: Andrew Paull, Partner, Echo L…

More than a decade on from the landmark Gonski review, Australia is still grappling with school funding standards. Labor state and territory education ministers, teachers, parents and students, took to the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra to back the unions push for school funding to follow Gonski's 13-year old standard. Guest:Tom Greenwell, E…

It's the last sitting day of the sitting fortnight, the government has had a long list of things on the agenda the past two weeks. What can we expect today? The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News…

Australia's been given its first progress update on the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, which aims to end gendered violence in one generation. The report found the Plan has given governments a clear focus on how to move forward, but warns that funding needs to keep up with progress. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishwort…

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Culling of feral horses at the Kosciuszko National Park will continue, after a bid by a pro-brumby group in the New South Wales Supreme Court to stop the shooting failed. It's a win for pro-conservation groups who say the park's waterways and biodiversity has been ravaged by the wild horses. Guest: Professor David Watson, Ecology Professor, Charles…

The European Space Agency has a satellite on route to Jupiter, and its mission is to capture images and help scientists learn about the planet's moons. But it's how the agency is getting the satellite known as JUICE to the other side of our solar system that is groundbreaking. Guest: Brad Tucker, Astrophysicist, Australian National University…

The US has 500 community centres where people experiencing mental ill health can find support. A forum of mental health advocates will today hear how the same system could help people in Australia. Guest: Chuck Ingoglia, US National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Angus Clelland from Mental HealthBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Political power couple Michelle and Barack Obama were the main speakers at Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention. Michelle Obama didn't hold back in her speech, and revived a message of hope. Missing from the event was Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz who were campaigning in the state of Wisconsin. Guest:Brad H…

As ceasefire talks drag on, the death toll in Gaza climbs ever higher, with those trapped inside the city being used by Hamas for cover as it sends rockets toward Israel. The result of Israel's retaliation to Hamas's attacks is plain - Gaza has been reduced to ruins, 40,000 Palestinians are dead and the survivors can only hope a ceasefire can be re…

Tanya Egerton set up the Remote OpShop Project after responding to a call for help from a group of Indigenous women. There are now seven Remote Opshops in Aboriginal communities throughout WA and the NT, with proceeds funding local projects and encouraging entrepreneurial pursuits. And she's been recognised for her work with the prestigious nationa…

The irreverent Book of Mormon will return to Australia in July next year at Sydney's Capitol Theatre. It's the winner of nine Tony Awards, a Grammy, and has set records for ticket sales across the US and London. Guest: Suzanne Jones, JONES theatre group CEO and ProducerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The fight for more funding for public schools has ramped up, with five Labor state and territory education ministers joining a protest on the lawns of Parliament House this morning. The rally is in support of the Australian Education Union's push for all public schools to be funded to the Schooling Resource Standard, which was set by the 2011 Gonsk…

Australia and Indonesia have completed negotiations on a new defence agreement, one which the federal government says is the most significant pact the two countries have ever signed. Anthony Albanese says the upgraded pact will make it easier for the two countries to conduct joint military exercises. Guest: Gary Quinlan, served as Australia's Ambas…

Western Australia is well used to the volatility of the boom-and-bust mining cycle, which underpins the state's economy. But the WA state government says China's plummeting demand for iron ore is a reminder of the state's economic vulnerability, with iron ore prices hitting their lowest level in nearly two years. But Rod Campbell from the Australia…

The Federal Government has conducted a crossbench briefing on proposed gambling advertising reform. A blanket ban on gambling ads is not being considered.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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.Guest: David CroweBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

New laws introduced by the federal government could see MPs fined, kicked off committees and even suspended. The laws will increase the consequences for politicians and members of staff who engage in bad behaviour.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A coalition of healthcare workers in the NT are calling on both sides of politics to commit to maintaining the floor price of alcohol, ahead of the territory election this weekend. The Country Liberal party have promised to scrap the minimum floor price on alcohol if elected, which experts say will result in a return of violent crime and increase i…

Col Pearse is 21, a swimming sensation - and the pride of Lockington/Bamawm near Echuca along the Murray River and Victorian border. He made his Paralympic Games debut at Tokyo 2020, where he won a bronze medal in the butterfly. And in Paris, the Paralympic swimmer has his sights set on gold. Guest: Col Pearse, Paralympic swimmer…

A parliamentary inquiry into the regulatory framework for cannabis in New South Wales has just conducted hearings in the Northern Rivers region of the state. But the NSW Premier Chris Minns has ruled out the decriminalisation of cannabis citing an "election commitment". Guest: Jeremy Buckingham, Legalise Cannabis Party MP…

In Gaza, the bodies of six Israelis held captive by Hamas were recovered yesterday by the Israeli Army. It comes as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in the region, continuing to push along negotiations with the help of Qatar and Egypt. Guest:Professor John Strawson, specialist in International Law and the Middle East, from the University of…

The Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago today, after President Joe Biden addressed his party's faithful to continue his endorsement of Kamala Harris.In an emotional 'farewell' speech, Joe Biden said he had given the role of President "his all". While Kamala Harris broke convention, speaking on the first day of the convention. Guest:…

A new APRA AMCOS report warns of a $519 million loss from the music industry in the next three years thanks to AI and found 97 per cent of artists want greater AI regulation. Artist Josh Pyke told RN Breakfast greater AI transparency is needed. And he says it's part of the Government's remit "to protect the cultural integrity of our society" throug…

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

The sweltering heat of Florida has often made a sticky backdrop for crime dramas. Enter Bad Monkey, a noir comedy starring Vince Vaughn about a suspended detective investigating a murder.And Also out this week is Boarders, a British drama-comedy about a posh private schoolGuest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS: The A…

Nearly 6 million Australians - that's one in four - live in a childcare desert.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A major review of Tasmania's State Finances by independent economist Saul Eslake warns the state budget is unsustainable. Mr Eslake's report – forced on the state's Liberal minority government by the Jacqui Lambie Network – says the government is to blame for fiscal deterioration and major taxation reforms are needed to save the state. Guest: Saul …

Russian-American journalist and Putin biographer Masha Gessen should be in Australia, preparing for a speaking tour with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Instead, Masha claims a recent sham criminal conviction in Russia has delayed their application for an Australian visa, leaving them stuck, in the United States.…

Legislation to force the CFMEU into administration will pass parliament this week. Is this a win for the Coalition or Labor? And the Albanese Government has a full legislative agenda, so where are Labor's priorities? And is the can being kicked down the road on gambling reform? Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Br…

As the Albanese government considers the gambling advertising ban it will eventually bring in, Stewart Kenny - one of the pioneers of online sports betting - has issued a warning to the Government. He told RN Breakfast "quite simply, if you want to protect the children, you go ahead with a total ban. If you want to protect bookmakers profits, you g…

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The construction union will enter administration for at least three years after the Coalition backed legislation to force the process. Greens leader Adam Bandt says the legislation is rushed, and the Greens are concerned there are a lack of built in safeguards to prevent people who haven't done anything wrong being "caught up by mistake." Guest: Ad…

Anti-drug campaigners in Fiji say there is a health crisis after a spike was recorded in the number of new HIV infections. In the first 6 months of this year, over 550 people tested positive for the virus compared to 415 cases for the whole of 2023. Guest: Fred Wesley, editor in Chief of the Fiji Times…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a bridging proposal but forward by Washington designed to close disagreements to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has secured the agreement during a visit to Israel on Monday and is now urging Hamas to do the same. Guest: Aaron David Miller, senior fellow …

Thousands of Ukrainian families are being ordered to flee the eastern-Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, as Russian forces bear down on the key logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, for the first time, Kyiv has revealed its intention behind its lightening offensive into Russia's Kursk region, declaring it wants to create a buffer zone in Russia.…

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is set to kick off, with Vice President Kamala Harris to formally accept the party's nomination. The convention will hear from the Obamas, the Clintons and of course the Bidens over the next four days. But will it be enough to re-energise the voter base ahead of the next election? Guest:Peter Giangreco Democr…

The Aria-award winning, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, and the 26-piece band is not only celebrating new music, but 21 years on the road together. Nicky Bomba is the the musical maestro behind the outfit, and he joined RN Breakfast to discuss the origins of the group - and what keeps them going. Guest:Nicky Bomba…

It's a story that has captivated audiences for more than two centuries - but Frankenstein never seems to lose its appeal. Now, what many consider to be the very first science fiction tale - is being dragged screaming into the 21st century - with state of the art production elements guaranteed to give audiences in Sydney and Melbourne a night of thr…

Cases from the new strain of mpox has emerge in Sweden and Pakistan. Health authorities here, in Australia, are asking people to be vigilant and to take notice of any symptoms, and keep their vaccinations up to date. Each year in Australia there are over 50,000 knee replacement surgeries but there are new guidelines around these surgeries - and the…

The Northern Territory government could face a legal battle over plans to grow cotton in the Top End. Massive water licences are being handed out that would be worth tens of millions of dollars in the southern states and environmental groups warn the diversion of so much water will have a devastating impact on Top End rivers and cultural sites. Gue…

ABC News has announced it's bringing the theme back to TV news bulletins. The Music Show's Ce Benedict joined RN Breakfast to get into the peculiarities of all things news themes. And Celine Dion and Isaac Hayes have become the latest in a long stream of musicians to call for the Trump campaign to cease and desist using their music. Guest: Ce Bened…

15-months after introducing a private members bill to ban gambling advertising Independent Member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel is trying again. The Independent MP told RN Breakfast that the bill is modelled on the tobacco ad bans, and follows reporting that the Government will only legislate a partial ban on gambling advertisements. Guest:Zoe Daniel…

Modern day dictators are different to what we've seen in the past - in part due to the sophisticated networks they have formed with each other. That's according to Pulitzer prize winning author and historian Anne Applebaum, who argues in her latest book Autocracy Inc The Dictators Who Want to Rule the World that today's autocrats cement their bonds…

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