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In this series, we bring you the latest developments and handy tips to keep your feline purrfectly happy and healthy. Cathy Beer, Pets4Life chats with the experts from the companion animal world including veterinarians, behaviourists, pet insurance providers, breeders, rescue, pet travel and more.
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In this series, we bring you the latest developments and handy tips to keep your canine happy and healthy. Cathy Beer, Pets4Life chats with the experts from the companion animal world including veterinarians, behaviourists, positive dog trainers, pet insurance providers, breed clubs, rescue, pet travel and more.
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For any of you that know me, I love a good yarn. One the of the best things about my job is getting out and about with local people, sharing the knowledge I have about bees, the environment, produce, gardening and healthy living. And I have lots of experience getting on my soapbox! For years now, I have been a representative at local and international conferences. I have appeared on popular TV and radio programs (including The Project, ABC radio, Network Ten News, and Channel Nine’s reality ...
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RN Breakfast daily stories separated out for easy listening. RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today—along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.
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100SBFM is a storytelling podcast produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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From skaters to singers, mountaineers to Mars mission-leaders. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. Girls who stand-up and say, "watch out world, here I come!". Do you know what they are? They're FIERCE. These are their stories. Join the amazing Amy Shark, Julie Bishop, Yael Stone and more as they tell the inspiring tales of some of Australia's most extraordinary women.
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I'm an international documentary photographer. I've worked in some of the world's most remote, spectacular and difficult places, producing seven books along the way. This is my story. I'd love to have you onboard.
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Roses Radio is a podcast series of frank discussions with courageous people who have a lived experience of suicide . We hope the conversations help those who are trying to understand suicide and for many , to understand their own experience. Each episode has its own unique perspective and all encompassing view of suicide irrespective of the place from which you view it. Join us today for a deeply personal and sometimes confronting journey that we hope will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted
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St Kilda Film Festival is Australia's longest-running film festival and is celebrating its 40th year. Revered Australian actor Michael Caton is starring in the upcoming AACTA-nominated short film Ashes which is a feature of this year's film festival. He told RN Breakfast that short films are a "pathway" and "training" ground for Australian filmmake…
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Long Island is a sequel that's been a long time coming. Colm Toibi's novel picks up 20-years after the last book, and explores the "unspoken" in relationships. Safe Haven, by the Miles Franklin winner Shankari Chandran is a searing look at Australia's detention system, told amid an adventure and murder-mystery story. Guest: Claire Nichols, host of …
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In public health systems across Australia, many workers are dealing with stress, burnout and highly-confronting trauma as hospitals reach breaking point. Melissa Leong, Samuel Johnson and Costa Georgiadis are thrown into the deep end in The Hospital on SBS, which takes viewers behind the scenes of one of Australia's busiest hospitals. Guests:Meliss…
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Major concerns about fraud within the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been put in the spotlight this week. Senate Estimates heard cases of NDIS money being used for drugs but NDIS Minister Bill Shorten told RN Breakfast it's still unclear just how deep the problems go because "crooks don't self report". Guest: Bill Shorten, Minister for N…
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Can Jim Chalmers steer the economy away from a recession? And in question time the Greens were yesterday condemned by Labor and the Coalition over their stance on Gaza protests. The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Charles Croucher, Chief Political Ed…
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Australia's GDP figures have confirmed economic growth is flat, with the economy only growing by 0.1 per cent in the first quarter. But the Treasurer says the figure also shows the Government "got the budget right" last month. He say while are "no shortage of challenges" the government is acting on them - and he believes Australia will avoid a rece…
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D-Day was the largest land, air and naval operation in history, unleashed to fight the Nazis. Over 3500 Australians were involved. One was Royal Australian Navy sub lieutenant Richard Pirrie. His name has been added to the Normandy Memorial Wall in Portsmouth. Guest: Michael Pirrie, nephew of Sub-Lieutenant Richard Pirrie…
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Paris has spent billions getting the city ready ahead of the Olympic Games, cleaning up the streets and the river Seine and literally painting over the cracks in the subway. But it has also engaged in what some are calling a policy of "social cleansing", moving thousands of homeless and socially disadvantaged people from the city centre before the …
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Ukraine has used American-made weapons to strike inside of Russia for the first time, in another escalation of the devastating war. US President Joe Biden recently signed off on a new policy allowing Ukraine to hit Russia as it defends its second largest city of Kharkiv. Guest:Guilluame Ptak, freelance journalist based in Ukraine…
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Bell Shakespeare has not performed King Lear for 14 year, but that's about to change. With legendary Australian actor Robert Menzies at the helm, the tragedy of succession and ambition will be given an intimate setting by the country's Shakespeare theatre company. Guests: Robert Menzies, actor Peter Evans, artistic director…
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For the first time in 20 years, a male Australian tennis player - Alex de Minaur - will play in a quarter final at the French Open tonight. Alex de Minaur has equalled his best ever result at a Grand Slam tournament and will tonight take on world number four Alexander Zverev - who is simultaneously contesting domestic abuse charges in his home coun…
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With the UK election looming, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Opposition leader Kier Starmer have faced off in their first televised debate. The cost of living, health care and immigration all featured strongly - but which leader came out on top? Guest: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, lead presenter of Channel 4 news…
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The government says its tripling of the bulk-billing rate has helped to increase the rate more than 3 per cent since it was introduced around 7 months ago. While figures from the health department show bulk-billing rates and GP services have dropped since July last year, Health Minister Mark Butler says the numbers confirm the rates were dropping b…
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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called Donald Trump a "volatile, narcissistic gaslighter" and urged world leaders to stand up to him, as he campaigns for the US presidency. Malcolm Turnbull warns that if Donald Trump beats out Joe Biden and is elected US President, world leaders will need to face the possible dangerous return of Trump's …
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There's been some explosive revelations about rorts in the NDIS system during Senate estimates - David Crowe says this is "'one of those wake-up moments" and a reminder that "tougher legislation is needed." Some confusion over an announcement from the government that foreign nationals living in Australia will be able to join the defence force.The c…
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In tennis, the number one men's seed, Novak Djokovic, is out of French Open after sustaining a knee injury, which might just open things up a little more for Alex de Minaur. In football, eight Matildas picked to go to the Olympics for a third time Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of …
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Executive Chair of News Corp Michael Miller warns it's time Meta, TikTok and X come to the table and play by Australia's rules. Miller will address the National Press Club today and call for social media networks to meet national standards, abide by laws and take accountability for serious harms done by content hosted on their platforms. He told RN…
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There's been a renewed push for Australia to adopt a human rights act, but the Albanese Government is yet to support the idea.The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Rosalind Croucher told RN Breakfast it would increase accessibility, "embed the values of respect and dignity into public life" and increase accountability around huma…
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Pro-Palestinian protests have sprung up at universities across Australian, but some clashes and inflammatory language has led to accusations that universities are now "ground zero" in the fight against anti-semitism. Julian Leeser is a Liberal MP introducing the bill and he joined RN Breakfast to discuss. Guest:Julian Leeser, Liberal MP…
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After more than 90 years of luxury cruises, P&O Cruises Australia will fold its operation into parent company Carnival Cruise Lines. The final P&O cruise to be in March next year, with parent company Carnival Cruises saying the change is due to Australia's small population and higher operating and regulatory costs. Guest:Chris Frame, Maritime histo…
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A new global report says carbon removal from the atmosphere needs to be quadrupled, to meet key climate targets by 2050. The annual State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report is the world-leading scientific assessment of how much carbon dioxide removal will be needed to limit climate change, and whether or not the world is on track to deliver. Guest: G…
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RISING is Victoria's flagship festival that brings Melbourne to vibrant life every June. For 16 days live performances, public art installations, new art, music and parties draw thousands to the centre of the city. Co-Artistic Director, Hannah Fox joined RN Breakfast to discuss. Guest: Hannah Fox, Co-Artistic Director, Rising…
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In football, amid much high emotion, the Matildas beat China last night 2-nil and farewelled Lydia Williams ahead of her retirement. 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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Citizens of four foreign nations will be able to fight under an Australian flag in future conflicts, in a new plan outlined by the federal government today. Over the next year permanent residents from New Zealand - and then the UK, US, and Canada will be allowed to join the ADF. Guest: Rodger Shanahan, security analyst and former army officer and f…
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Actor Glen Powell has been reunited with beloved indie director Richard Linklater in a rom-com about a fake hit man who meets a love interest in an unconventional setting in 'Hit Man'. Released straight to streaming, it's a movie that Wenlei Ma says would have also played well in cinemas. Also out this week is The Acolyte, a new series set in the S…
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In Australia one person is diagnosed with the deadly skin cancer, melanoma, every 30 minutes. But there is hope. Researchers from Australia have announced two new developments that will transform and revolutionise the treatment of melanoma and other cancers. Guest: Professor Georgina Long AO, Co-Medical Director of the Melanoma Institute Australia …
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Australia's lowest paid workers will earn an extra $33 a week from July after the Fair Work Commission boosted the minimum wage by 3.75 per cent. The CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations says it was a "textbook" decision from the Fair Work Commission - but warns that it has "ripple effects" for small businesses, with many already stru…
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WARNING: This story discusses distressing content Sydney surgeon Dr Sanjay Adusumilli treated scores of people in the Gaza conflict zone and was yesterday part of a humanitarians delegation briefing Australian politicians in parliament house. He told RN Breakfast there was insufficient pain relief for many children with "horrific injuries" who were…
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The Opposition is hedging its bets on nuclear energy, with the Energy Minister saying the next election will be a "referendum on nuclear". The latest research from the CSIRO shows nuclear would cost roughly twice as much as renewables, but major renewable projects are also facing delays. Chris Bowen says the Opposition has a "puff of smoke and a th…
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The remarkable discovery of an almost fully intact skull in remote South Australia has shed light on Australia's prehistoric history. The skull was the missing piece in the puzzle of a 'giga-goose' - a giant bird that went extinct around 45,000 years ago. Guest: Phoebe McInerney, researcher at Flinders University…
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In the United States the dust is still settling on the dramatic conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records. So, is this a godsend for President Joe Biden who desperately needs to shore up support ahead of November's vote? Guest: Brad Howard, Democratic strategist and the Founder and President of Corcoran…
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Israel had agreed to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal framework -which had US backing - but is calling for more details. Ophir Falk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief foreign policy advisor told RN Breakfast to allow for a permanent ceasefire, Israel first needs to work-out if their conditions have been met. Guest:Ophir Falk, Isr…
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Claudia Sheinbaum has been voted in as Mexico's first female president in the country's largest ever elections. Claudia Sheinbaum has been voted in as Mexico's first female president in the country's largest ever elections. The scientist, former mayor, and granddaughter of Jewish immigrants - won what has been the most violent election campaign in …
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Krill oil is a popular supplement for people with arthritis - and a small number of trials suggesting it can help with the condition. But a new, more comprehensive Australian study has cast doubt on those findings. Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health ReportBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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For a long time we've heard that an artificial intelligence future is coming but in reality, it's already here. New research shows retail, nurses and public service workers say automation and artificial intelligence are already integrated in day-to-day ways of working, but want to play a more active role in how its incorporated in the future. Guest…
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China has announced it won't attend a peace summit for Ukraine this month in Switzerland as the European Union continues to press Australia to also attend. The Prime Minister spoke to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy late last week, with reports the government will send cabinet minister Bill Shorten, which EU Ambassador Gabriele Visentin says is a "po…
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Gun owners who have a domestic violence complaint made against them will have their weapons taken away under proposed laws billed as the toughest in the country. Western Australia's state government was already tightening gun ownership rules but will go further after police were accused of ignoring warnings about Floreat killer Mark Bombara. Featur…
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In rugby league, and just like that, James Tedesco is back at fullback for New South Wales. While in tennis, Alex de Minaur through to the second week of the French Open but facing a huge challenge later this morning to go further.In football, just two vacancies left in the Matildas' Olympic squad ahead of tonight's farewell game against China in S…
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