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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.
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All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
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Artificial Intelligence has suddenly gone from the fringes of science to being everywhere. So how did we get here? And where's this all heading? In this new series of Science Friction, we're finding out.
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Every weekday, catch up with Sinéad Mangan as she explores news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.
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Spend an hour in someone else's life. Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.
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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.
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Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.
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New and compelling stories from Australia and around the world. Step inside a time machine for an immersive journey into the past.
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia twice a day Monday to Friday in Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin, Solomon Islands Pijin and Vanuatu Bislama pidgin languages.
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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives
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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily.
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In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.
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The world is on fire. There's a coup. A former president is being indicted. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes.
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Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts and hosted by Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners.
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The best interviews, conversations and coverage from ABC Sport across the country. A sports lover's dream.
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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.
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This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
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Reviews and in-depth conversations with leading film and TV directors, actors and screenwriters from Australia and around the world.
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ABC SPORT DAILY is your daily sports conversation. We dive into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that’s making headlines.
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Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.
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The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners.
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Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.
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From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture.
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The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature - especially the ones that make you go What the Duck?!
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The master of midfield mayhem Rampaging Roy Slaven and the leading light of long shots HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
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Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.
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Ian McNamara shares Sunday morning with the whole of Australia - catch up anytime with the Australia All Over podcast
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Fresh Off the Field is an ABC sports show, bringing you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals. Every Thursday we’ll catch you up on the latest sporting news happening in your own backyard.
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LNL stories separated out for listening. From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture.
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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.
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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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AWAYE! presents a diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from Indigenous radio broadcasters around the world.
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ABC Radio's Country Breakfast is an entertaining look at rural and regional issues around Australia.
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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation’s daily news and current affairs coverage.
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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.
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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.
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Informative, jargon-free stories about law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and legal culture. The Law Report makes the law accessible.
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NewcastleCast is all about the best stories from around Newcastle, hosted by Laurise Dickson.
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Countrywide takes you outside the cities into regional Australia, talking about the food you eat, how it's produced, and what all this means for the Australian economy
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Big Ideas
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Has space travel changed what it means to be human? A space archaeologist, poet, theologian, astrophysicist respond
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In 1963, as the space race was taking off, the influential political philosopher Hannah Arrendt challenged scientists over their shift away from a humanistic focus to worlds beyond. She was responding to a question posed by the Encyclopedia Britannica: "Has man’s conquest of space increased or diminished his stature?". Replace man with human, and l…
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Wantok Program em 30 minit blong nius na karent afeas broadcast long ABC Radio AustraliaBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australia Wide
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AUKUS space facility continues Aus/US cooperation at Exmouth
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The laid-back tourist town of Exmouth in WA is best known for the Ningaloo reef and whale sharks but soon it will get a new high-tech facility to improve “deep-space object tracking”.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Law Report
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Grant Donaldson SC on balancing open justice and national security
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The outgoing Independent National Security Legislation Monitor's final report recommends an overhaul of legislation that Grant Donaldson says can be 'unnecessary and oppressive'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Has a debacle now turned into a crisis for the Government?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Has a debacle now turned into a crisis for the Government?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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ABC SPORT Daily
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Amazon bought a slice of cricket, how will it alter the way you watch sport?
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How many sports streaming services have you signed up to? If you want to watch Australia at cricket World Cups you're going to need to add Amazon after the tech giant bought a big slice of the sport. It underlines the ever more fragmented world of sports fandom. Today, Jack Snape speaks with Patrick Stack about how much more fans can take and the i…
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The Science Show - Full Program Podcast
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2FC now Radio National celebrates 100 years
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We revisit a bold new Sunday Night Program in 1975, and coverage of the Apollo missions.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Voyager frontman Danny Estrin on his unconventional path from heavy metal to law and the Eurovision grand finalBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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AM
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Two former immigration detainees facing criminal charges
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Two men released because of the High Court's ruling about immigration detention have allegedly reoffended.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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As PNG's Porgera mine nears re-opening, there's hope the proceeds will flow into the community
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Papua New Guinea's Porgera mine in Enga Province could be cleared to reopen by the end of the year after PNG's government amended the nation's mining act.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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Fears over sexual violence in Fiji after reports of more than 180 rape cases in just eight months
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There's growing concern about sexual violence against women in Fiji after more than 180 cases of rape were reported between January and August this year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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Pacific leaders gather at COP28 to call for phase-out of fossil fuel projects
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This week, world leaders are meeting in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to attend the world's most important climate meeting, COP28.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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PNG's Porgera mine nears re-opening, with hopes proceeds will flow through to community
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Papua New Guinea's Porgera minecould be cleared to reopen by the end of the year, but it's unclear if the government's move to close it in the first place to increase its own stake will pay off. Also, Australian disability advocates call for increase in foreign aid to support Pacific people.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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By the end of 2023, the number of immigrants who’ve arrived in Australia during the year may be approaching 600 thousand. They’re filling jobs and bringing cultural diversity to communities, but there is a downside for the economy. Today, the ABC’s business editor Ian Verrender explores the impact the surge is having on inflation, interest rates an…
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As we celebrate 100 years of radio in Australia, radio historians Dr Virginia Madsen and Professor Jock Given look back at the early days of wireless, how Radio National was born, and at the golden moments in the history of our favourite medium.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast
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Laura Tingle and Niki Savva on the politics of 2023
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Laura Tingle and author and columnist Niki Sava look back on the key political events of 2023, including the Voice referendum loss, the cost of living crisis and scandals like Robodebt and PWC. Guests: Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent, 7.30 Niki Savva, author and columnist.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Late Night Live - Full program podcast
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The politics of 2023 and celebrating 100 years of RN
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Laura Tingle and Nikki Savva look back on 2023 and give a report card for Canberra Politicians. Jock Given and Virginia Madsen help us celebrate 100 years of Radio National and its transformation from ABC Radio 2 to the present day.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How calories and coercion do you harm — leading physicians on your healthy body and mind
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Mental health problems and chronic diseases are plaguing societies around the world. Both fields need new solutions. We know that lifestyle and obesity contribute to chronic diseases; they can shorten your life by 11 years! But can you use lifestyle to stay chronically healthy? And are we ignoring human rights and social factors in mental health po…
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Australia Wide
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Outrage in Ballarat at white supremacist march
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Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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PM full episode
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Humanitarian group accuses Israel of 'indiscriminate warfare'
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"Indiscriminate warfare" against the Palestinian people - "in violation of international humanitarian law" - Médecins Sans Frontières delivers a scathing assessment of Israel's war on Gaza and labels Australia as complicit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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PM
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Humanitarian group accuses Israel of 'indiscriminate warfare'
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"Indiscriminate warfare" against the Palestinian people - "in violation of international humanitarian law" - Médecins Sans Frontières delivers a scathing assessment of Israel's war on Gaza and labels Australia as complicit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Best of ABC Sport Podcast
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Beamsy and Britt - Adelaide Strikers go back-to-back
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A third team in the history of the WBBL has managed to defend a title, this time it's the Adelaide Strikers and didn't they put on a great show against the Brisbane Heat in the final. Amanda-Jade Wellington was the star of the show bowling at the death, but will this performance finally see her earn Australian selection? The atmosphere was pumping …
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ABC SPORT Daily
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Warner is the summer story, just not the way some expected
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In a relatively low-stakes cricket summer, David Warner's Test farewell was expected to be a defining narrative. It's certainly leading the conversation, but perhaps not in the way it was expected. A fiery rant from former teammate Mitchell Johnson has others considering the old question of play for now versus building for the future. Today, Peter …
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Former top Detective Deb Wallace with ingenious and surprising stories from her working life smashing criminal gangs in SydneyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Book Show
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Amanda Lohrey, Matthew Reilly and Katherine Brabon on the sacred, swimming and Einstein
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Miles Franklin winner Amanda Lohrey asks where we find community in our secular world, Matthew Reilly's latest adventure and the restorative power of the pool with Katherine Brabon.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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AM
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Insurers face criticism for mental health policies
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Federal parliament rises for the year on Thursday, but the government has vowed politicians will remain in Canberra until the new preventative detention laws are passed.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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Auckland fale, Maota Samoa, to celebrate 45th Birthday
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The very first fale constructed outside of Samoa is about to celebrate it's 45th Birthday.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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LISTEN: Regenvanu flags plan to cement out of fossil fuels at COP 28
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Vanuatu's climate change minister says his aim at this week's climate meeting, COP 28, is to cement an ambitious phase out of fossil fuels.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Beat
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Calls for Australian academics to share expertise with Pacific universities
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A not-for-profit is calling on Australian academics to volunteer and share their expertise with Pacific universities.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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ABC News Daily
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Why schools going co-ed is so controversial
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When one of the oldest all boys schools in the country declared it would be enrolling girls, it irked some old boys and parents so much that legal action has been threatened to try and stop the move. So, why is there so much controversy when single sex schools decide to go co-ed? Today, an expert in girls' and boys' schooling, Judith Gill, on the w…
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Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Best of ABC Sport Podcast
Australian chairman of selectors George Bailey joins Karen Tighe on Summer Grandstand following the announcement of the 14 man squad for the first Test against Pakistan, and addresses the conjecture surrounding David Warner's place in the side.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australian Tennis star John Millman joins Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand to discuss the factors that lead him to call time on his professional tennis career after the 2024 Australian Open.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Lachlan Wood: 'I've been to the lowest, darkest places .. and this is probably the highest of highs"
Australian Golfer Lachlan Wood talks with Daniel Garb after claiming victory in the Australian Open All Abilities Tournament.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Former Australian Soccer player, and Commentator Grace Gill, joins Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand to reflect on what went wrong in Australia's 5-0 defeat at the hands of Canada.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Former Australian Cricketer Belinda Clark joins Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand to wrap up last night's 3 run win by the Adelaide Strikers over the Brisbane Heat in the WBBL Final.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In 2007 the Danish public broadcaster, DR began producing serial crime dramas with a female detective in the lead. Set in a bleak social, and geographic landscapes, they addressed issues like immigration, child sexual abuse, and corruption. Known as Nordic Noir these dramas captured a global audience and have become the standard for quality TV. How…
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Can you guess this week's tweeter?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Award-winning poet Gavin Yuan Gao lost their beloved mother at five years of age. Through writing, Gavin found a way to maintain a connection to her.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Think you can tell whether that expensive wine you’re drinking is fake? Or if the vintage wine you’ve bought at auction is the real thing? Wine fraud is as old as wine itself, says Master of Wine and author Rebecca Gibb, whose new book Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud charts key episodes in history, including the glut of fake champagne …
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If DNA is the sheet music, epigenetics is the conductor
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Razia Zakarya is an epigeneticist. But what does an epigeneticist do exactly? Razia is here to explain! Today, why DNA and epigenetics is important for chronic disease research.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcast
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If DNA is the sheet music, epigenetics is the conductor
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Razia Zakarya is an epigeneticist. But what does an epigeneticist do exactly? Razia is here to explain! Today, why DNA and epigenetics is important for chronic disease research.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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American Jake Adelstein, whose book Tokyo Vice detailed his time as a crime reporter on the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun and was the basis of the TV series of the same name, has spent his career dealing with the infamous yakuza of Japan. His latest book is a history (of sorts) of the organised crime groups --The Last Yakuza: Life and Death in…
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