The Brave Woman podcast explores how to embody the brave woman so that you can take action on your dreams and desires, unapologetically speak your truth, and live life on your own terms. Your Host Tanya Lynn drops in and gets real, asking questions to get the truth about how to reclaim your power as a brave and unstoppable woman in the world. This is where your Heroine's journey comes alive as you apply and live the 5 principles of the B.R.A.V.E. woman: Bold, Responsible, Authentic, Vulnerab ...
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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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Acclaimed play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf set to open in Melbourne
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Considered one of the greatest plays ever written, this jet-black comedy features some of the most cracking dialogue and savage one-liners ever written and is set to open in Melbourne this weekend with real-life couple Kat Stewart and David Whiteley.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Greg Lynn verdict split in double murder case
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A jury has found a former Jetstar pilot guilty of murdering missing camper Carol Clay but acquitted him over the murder of Russell Hill. Greg Lynn has always maintained he's innocent of killing the pair, who were camping in Victoria's High Country in 2020. During the six week trial, Lynn admitted to destroying evidence.…
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Will pill testing at Victorian music festivals encourage drug use?
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Victoria will become the latest Australian jurisdiction to introduce pill testing at music festivals, with Premier Jacinta Allen announcing an 18-month trial due to begin in summer. Critics of pill testing say it will simply encourage drug use and give users a false sense of security, and won't be the life-saving service the Premier envisages.…
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As the dollar surges against the Yen, not all Aussie tourists are smiling
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The Aussie dollar continues to surge against the Japanese yen, smashing a 33-year high on Monday. It's music to the ears of a record number of Aussie tourists who have set their sights on Japan as a travel destination but Japanese businesses are slugging foreign tourists more than locals in a bid to address their economic woes.…
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The Assange deal shows a change of heart in Washington, which long pursued Assange for publishing national security material. One of those long pushing for the charges against him to be dropped is Democratic congressman James P McGovern.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Alan Rusbridger: "Two cheers" for Assange's release
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Julian Assange's release has been welcomed by advocates for press freedom, including journalists and editors who first worked with him in the mid-2000s. Alan Rusbridger was an editor of the Guardian newspaper for 20 years and one of the first to work with Assange and WikiLeaks.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Richard Marles: "no intention" of consequences for Payman
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Labor Senator Fatima Payman won't be punished for crossing the floor on a Greens motion to recognise Palestine as a state. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says "it's not a moment to be punishing people", as the war continues in Gaza. Guest: Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister Producer: Krishani Dhanji…
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Kathy Lette on living with Julian Assange
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Acclaimed writer Kathy Lette lived with Julian Assange in London when she was married to human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Julian Assange pushes for US presidential pardon
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The dramatic climax to Julian Assange's long-running legal fight comes after a major shift from within the US government, which had been pursuing the Australian on charges of hacking into a Pentagon computer network in 2010. With his freedom now all but guaranteed, Julian Assange's wife Stella Assange says he will now seek a pardon. Guest: Glenn Th…
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Expert surgeon calls for regulation of labiaplasty procedures due to botched operations
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Recent research showed that social media is fuelling significant anxiety in one quarter of women aged 18-24 about their genital appearance, and that is being blamed for a dramatic rise in rates of labiaplasty surgeries being performed across Australia. But an expert warns that those doing the labiaplasty procedures are often not qualified, performi…
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Israel's ultra-Orthodox community set for mandatory military service
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Israel's Supreme Court has ruled ultra-Orthodox Jews can no longer be exempted from military service, a major reversal of policy that threatens to further fracture Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition. Ultra-Orthodox Jews have long been excused from the draft, to allow them to devote their lives to religious study. Guest: Akiva Eldar, author and j…
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Julian Assange arrives on tiny Pacific island for court hearing that should set him free
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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is a free man after striking a plea deal with the US Department of Justice, and flying out of the UK yesterday. But under the deal, it's expected the time he's already spent in custody will allow him to walk free and continue his journey home to Australia. Guest: Alice Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur in Lond…
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Local publican leases former nursing home to house staff
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After struggling to attract workers due to the lack on long-term rentals a local publican in the town of Stansbury has taken things into his own hands. After seeing a former nursing home in the town standing empty he approached the owner about leasing it. The building now provides accommodation to staff and local residents who have found it increas…
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People in Victoria will be able to test what's in the recreational drugs they use at music festivals this summer - as the state becomes the third jurisdiction to roll-out pill testing. Premier Jacinta Allan said the decision was taken after a spike in drug overdoses at music festivals this year. Guest: Dr David Caldicott, emergency doctor and the c…
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Celine Dion doco and alternative history My Lady Jane - TV with Wenlei Ma
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I Am: Celine Dion, a feature doco about the powerhouse Canadian singer and her battle with stiff-person syndrome, a rare disorder that has kept her from performing since 2019. Also out this week is My Lady Jane, an alternative history dramedy about Lady Jane Grey, also known as the Nine Day's Queen who had a very short reign on the throne of Englan…
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Vaping reforms and Matt Kean takes key climate job - Politics with Karen Middleton
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The Government and the Greens have made a deal to sell non-prescription nicotine vapes in pharmacies from October, it's a watered down policy - but is it a political win for Labor? Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Karen Middleton, Political …
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Adam Bandt on vapes: 'Prohibition doesn't work'
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Labor has struck a deal with the Greens on new vaping legislation to allow pharmacies to sell plain packaged nicotine vapes, but they won't require a prescription.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Cricket, Olympics and AFL - Sport with Warwick Hadfield
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In cricket, Australia all but out of the Men's T20 World Cup after losing to India this morning. In Olympic selection news, a setback for the Australian women's sevens team. 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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Resources Minister: Gas supply 'sufficient' despite warnings
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There are warnings a looming gas shortage in the south-east of the country could rapidly drive up prices for households and businesses. But the Government says there is "sufficient" supply, and there will be enough gas flowing into households. Guest: Madeleine King, Resources MinisterBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Richard Boyle and the ATO - Analysis with Adele Ferguson
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On Wednesday, former ATO debt collector turned whistle-blower Richard Boyle lost his bid to avoid prosecution over information he collected about practices at the organisation's South Australian office. Mr Boyle tried to help a number of small business owners he believed were being treated unfairly, eventually taking his concerns to the media. He n…
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It's been a year and a half since the French-Canadian singing superstar Celine Dion announced her diagnosis with Stiff Person syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder that can cause spasms so bad it can break bones. Now, in a new documentary, called I am: Celine Dion -- one of the best selling musical artists of all time shares an intimate view…
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Government waters down vaping ban in deal with Greens
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The government has agreed a deal with the Greens to pass its anti-vaping legislation, which will see medicinal vape products available over the counter at pharmacies. Guest: Dr Michael Bonning, Chair of Public Health, Australian Medical AssociationBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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UK's wealthiest family found guilty of exploiting staff
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Four members of the UK's richest family have been found guilty of exploiting staff working at their lakeside villa in Geneva. Prosecutors deemed the case so serious that they pushed ahead with criminal charges against members of the Hinduja family, despite them reaching an out-of-court settlement with the workers. Guest:Fiona David, founder of Fair…
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Gamble-gate: Betting scandal engulfs Tories' election campaign
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Rishi Sunak's chances of avoiding a landslide defeat in the U.K election might just have got even worse - thanks to a scandal christened 'gamble-gate.' Four Conservative candidates and officials are being probed by the gambling watchdog for allegedly betting on the date of the election before it was announced - and there are concerns within the par…
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This week marks two years since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, causing a seismic change to abortion rights across the United States. Journalist and author Liz Plank told RN Breakfast while "unfortunately" the widespread restrictions and bans on abortion in US states were expected, the most surprising element is the positive the ban br…
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Saudi Film Nights are being held in Sydney and Melbourne this week, and are luring a new demographic of audiences. The events hope there will be new collaborations between Australian and Saudi film industries. It comes as a new film industry emerges in Saudi Arabia, after the Kingdom opened its first new cinema in 2018 - following a 35-year ban on …
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As the east of the country shivers through a severe cold snap and gas prices spike, manufacturers warn they'll have to buy gas from overseas if supply doesn't improve. Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute warns that gas supply issues are "getting more serious every year". He told RN Breakfast governments have spent too long it doesn't exist, and wh…
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Why the mother of a deepfaked teen went public
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Last year, then 14-year-old American high school student Francesca Mani discovered she had been deepfaked. Since then, Francesca and her mother Dorota have taken their fight to Congress, and this week will join a bipartisan group of senators to introduce legislation aimed at protecting kids from deepfake porn. Guest: Dorota Mani, mother of Francesc…
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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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'Pre-bunking': Combating AI misinformation in elections
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2024 has seen a major rise of AI-generated content during election, and it's creating a lot of anxiety. AI-content is fuelling misinformation and disinformation online and on social media, and AEC Commissioner Tom Rogers told RN Breakfast we should be "pre-bunking rather than debunking" misinformation. Guest: Tom Rogers, Australian Electoral Commis…
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Nuclear debate turns personal - Politics with Michelle Grattan
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The nuclear debate is turning radioactive. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called the Prime Minister a child - so where is this debate heading? The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Michelle Grattan…
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Tanya Plibersek: 'uncertainty kills investment'
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The government says it's moving faster than ever on its renewables rollout, with new data from the federal environment department showing renewable approvals have got to record levels. But Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says investment in renewables could be jeopardised by the nuclear debate which could lead to 'uncertainty' for businesses. G…
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'Pretty proud': Tony Armstrong nominated for a Gold Logie
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This year's Logies nominations have been revealed, and The ABC has received a whopping 51 nominations, one of the highest tallies ever for the public broadcaster. One of those on the list is Tony Armstrong who's been nominated for a Gold Logie he joined RN Breakfast and his "fairy god-mother" PK to discuss the nomination, which he says "gives good …
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How do teens feel about social media age limits?
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The Australian e-Safety Commissioner has called for age limits to restrict access to social media for children or young teens. But what do teenagers themselves think of the proposal? Ava and Holly, two Victorian 16-year-olds from the Reach Foundation joined RN Breakfast to discuss the way they use social media. They told RN Breakfast that it's not …
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The federal opposition says building multiple reactors on seven nuclear power sites will lead to cheaper energy bills, despite scepticism from economists and energy experts. Rod Sims, Chair of The Superpower Institute told RN Breakfast says "at best" he believes nuclear would increase household energy bills by over $200 per year. Guest: Rod Sims, C…
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According to Emeritus Professor David Blair, student enrolments in physics fell by around 40% and halved for girls last year. Professor Blair is aiming to increase engagement in physics through a learning program called "Einstein First", which aims to make physics interesting - and the early results have been extremely promising. Guest:Emeritus Pro…
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Philippines accuse China's coastguard of barbarism
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Philippine authorities have accused China's Coastguard of barbarism and piracy - after a Chinese crew last week reportedly commandeered a Philippines navy vessel to stop it carrying out a routine supply mission to a shoal in the West Philippines Sea. The Philippines Armed Forces and Coastguard have posted vision of the incident. So, how close does …
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Could France's snap election backfire for Macron?
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After the European elections handed French President Emmanuel Macron a humiliating defeat he called a snap election in an attempt to regain control. But the latest polling indicate Macron's election gamble won't pay-off, and will instead hand parliamentary power to Marine Le Pen's far-right extremist National Rally party. Featured: Natanael Bloch, …
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Israel's defence minister in US for 'critical' talks on Gaza
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Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant has touched down in Washington for talks with top U.S officials, which he's described as "critical to the war" in Gaza. His visit comes as another battle is playing out along Israel's border with Lebanon, as the U.S tries to avert a broader crisis with Hezbollah. Guest: Matt Duss, Centre for Intl Policy, forme…
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Hayley Ebersol on Set Badass Boundaries with Goddess Kali for Sensual Embodiment
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In this conversation, Hayley Ebersole shares her journey of healing and reconnecting with the feminine through yoga, embodiment, sensuality, and the power of boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of pleasure, sensuality, and sexuality on the divine feminine path, as well as the significance of Earth-based rituals and the moon cycle in unlocking…
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A new idea to tackle AI hallucinations - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb
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AI-hallucinations, like a case last month when Google's AI summaries suggested cats had visited the moon, are a serious issue for the rapidly expanding technology. Now researchers from Oxford University have outlined a system for flagging unreliable or inaccurate text generated by large language models. So, how does it work? Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb…
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'Anybody, anywhere, anytime': The Tattooist of Auschwitz author on listening
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It was the art of listening that turned Heather Morris' friendship with Lale Sokolov into an international bestselling novel and television miniseries. The author joins RN Breakfast to share the story behind 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' ahead of her upcoming appearance at the 20th International Conference on Thinking in Melbourne. Guest: Heather Mo…
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'History is messy': Stuff the British Stole returns
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The award-winning series Stuff the British Stole is back with a blockbuster second season, filmed across 11 different countries, from Kenya to Canada, Ireland to the Amazon. Presenter Marc Fennell told RN Breakfast he's "always looking for the grey areas" when choosing what stories to tell. He says there's a moral quandary at the heart of every epi…
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Bret Stephens on why the Israeli perspective is different to the West
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The conflict between Hamas and Israel has polarised the left and right in countries across the world, more than any other issue in recent times. Against that backdrop, the New York Times columnist and prominent defender of Israel, Bret Stephens is in the country to give a talk hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies. He joined RN Breakfast to …
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Switkowski supports Coalition's nuclear plan
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Former Telstra boss and nuclear physicist Ziggy Switkowski has given his backing to the Coalition's plans to build seven nuclear power plants across Australia. Switkowski once advised the Howard government on nuclear issues - and has dismissed concerns about the high cost of building small reactors, because of their longterm value as a source of re…
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ABC Chair pushes for a funding boost, urges renewal
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The ABC's new Chair, Kim Williams has begun a campaign to lobby Canberra for extra government funding, outlining his vision for the national broadcaster to be a "national campfire" that brings Australians together.He told RN Breakfast "democracy is fraying at the edges", and has urged a "much more vigorous style of engagement in fact-based exchange…
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How is the Coalition's nuclear policy being received? - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden
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The Coalition unveiled the seven sites of their nuclear proposal this week, but crucially as we know there's no dollar figure attached. How's it been received by voters - and in particular the communities that could be directly impacted?Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Spee…
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China defence dialogue to 'deepen understanding': Marles
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A key take-away from the Chinese Premier's visit to Australia was an agreement to better military relations between the two nations, in order to avoid incidents Defence Minister Richard Marles told RN Breakfast that while the defence dialogue doesn't resolve "fundamental" issues, it does "deepen" the understanding between the two nations - allowing…
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The New South Wales government says it's making a once in a generation intervention to turn the affordability crisis around. It plans to spend more than six billion dollars, much of that on new public housing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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As governments around the country set new housing targets, experts say disputes over heritage listings are on the rise. Those battles are spilling out beyond the inner-city and spreading to the fringe of Australia's most expensive city.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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