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RN Breakfast, 16th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Patricia Karvelas

Photo of a woman on a green background with the words RN Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours 23 minutes 59 seconds
segment 1 of 13

'A start': Landmark report on murdered Indigenous women

After two years of hearings featuring 87 submissions, the Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children has handed down its findings.

Published:

Greens Senator for WA Dorinda Cox in a black shirt that says stop killing women.
Duration: 13 minutes
segment 2 of 13

Divide on Gaza visas and pressure over gambling reform - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden

This political divide over accepting Palestinians fleeing Gaza has seen the Coalition at odd with ASIO. And pressure is mounting on Labor to go further than they are expected to on gambling reform. So, what's playing into the decision?

Published:

Pariament house from the front entrance at night with the flag lit up in the dark
Duration: 10 minutes 18 seconds
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Opposition slams Govt 'delay' on Rex support

The Federal Government will guarantee all regional flight bookings for customers of Rex during its administration process over the next month.

Published:

Bridget McKenzie speaking during a media conference with a Rex sign behind her.
Duration: 7 minutes 43 seconds
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David Baddiel ponders the male gaze

For decades David Baddiel has made audiences laugh, listen and even ponder some of life's big questions. Why do some believe in God, is anti-semitism racism, and is football ever coming home for the English men's team? 

Published:

Man with grey hair, David Baddiel, looking into the camera and tipping his glasses down pensively
Duration: 18 minutes 44 seconds
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First case of deadly mpox strain found in Sweden

The first case of the more deadly strain of the mpox virus has been confirmed in Sweden, it's the first case to have been detected outside of Africa.

Published:

A doctor holds a stethoscope in two clasped hands
Duration: 4 minutes 43 seconds
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Ts and Cs may prevent Disney lawsuit

Most people have agreed to terms and conditions without properly reading them, companies know this and according to legal experts are trying to slip more and more clauses into those Ts and Cs that consumers are not aware of.

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A smartphone with the Disney+ logo is seen on a keyboard in front of the words "Streaming Service".
Duration: 10 minutes 12 seconds
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'I'm the Raygun of poetry': James Colley

This poetry month, RN Breakfast is sharing a brand new poem every Friday, commissioned by Red Room Poetry. 

Published:

man smiles at the camera , he wears a crochet paisley printed short sleeve shirt and has short brown hair
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds
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Neurodivergence and representation in theatre

Mark Haddon's best-selling novel - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime - took the literary world by storm when it was first published in 2003.

Published:

Theatre stage
Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds
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Australia lags world on human tissue laws

Yesterday the government announced the establishment of an Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry into human tissue laws, to determine whether legislative reform is required to harmonise laws across the nation, given the laws have not been…

Published:

Surgery room with a medical figure in a gown holding a box saying human organ for transplant
Duration: 5 minutes 39 seconds
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A blueprint for a consistent lunar timezone - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb

As lunar missions become increasingly frequent, the absence of a standard time zone on the moon poses logistical challenges.

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Duration: 8 minutes 52 seconds
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China's Antarctica presence raises concern

Australians have been exploring Antarctica since 1954, sharing the area with over 50 other country  signatories to the Antarctic Treaty.

Published:

Antarctica
Duration: 6 minutes 5 seconds
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Varroa mite found in Vic during peak pollination for almonds

Beekeepers are being urged to monitor their hives after Varroa mite was detected in Victoria's north-west. The bee killing parasite has been found near Mildura, where thousands of hives have been transported to pollinate almond trees.  

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Almond tree crop
Duration: 4 minutes 28 seconds
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US sends sub to Middle East amid escalating tensions

The US is sending an aircraft carrier group, including a guided missile submarine, to the Middle East.The move comes amid global fears that Iran is poised to carry out a military strike against Israel.

Published:

Joe biden seen against a black background looking serious
Duration: 9 minutes 28 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 15th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Patricia Karvelas

Photo of a woman on a green background with the words RN Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours 23 minutes 46 seconds
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Labor close to passing CMFEU legislation

Labor is close to securing a deal with the Coalition on its legislation to force the CFMEU into administration. 

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Duration: 11 minutes 38 seconds
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'Temporary pause': Opposition calls for Gaza visa suspension

Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has backed in the Opposition Leader's calls that Palestinians fleeing Gaza should not be granted entry to Australia, due to national security concerns.

Published:

James Paterson addresses the media at parliament house
Duration: 7 minutes 17 seconds
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'Not a political person': Why this Gaza doctor fled

Palestinians who have fled to Australia are pleading with the Federal Government to ignore the Opposition's calls for a total ban on visa applications from the region, over national security concerns. 

Published:

A woman in hijab covers her face as she walks through a crowd and smoke
Duration: 9 minutes 16 seconds
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Gaza visas a 'sticking point' between major parties - Politics with Charles Croucher

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says people fleeing Gaza should not be let into Australia. What are the political ramifications of his comments, which have been backed by his party who are calling for a "temporary pause"?

Published:

Pariament house from the front entrance at night with the flag lit up in the dark
Duration: 3 minutes 25 seconds
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CBA reports $9.8bn profit, as households struggle

Amid the cost of living crisis, the Commonwealth Bank announced a profit of $9.8 billion dollars yesterday – down slightly on last financial year's record results.

Published:

Matt Comyn in the Sydney CBA office in November 2021.
Duration: 12 minutes 3 seconds
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Mushrooms sent to astronauts stranded in space

Two astronauts remain stranded on the International Space Station. Australian researchers have been in touch with two astronauts stranded in space 400 kilometres from earth. 

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Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds
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Labor 'caved' to gambling lobby: Greens

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there could be "unintended consequences" if a complete ban on gambling advertising is legislated.

Published:

A woman in a blue jacket speaking in a corridor with a light above her head
Duration: 8 minutes 52 seconds
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'I'm here': Tash Sultana returns to home stage, begins philanthropic passion

Tash Sultana hasn't headline a show in Australia since 2019.  Now, the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer is headlining 'Live at the Gardens' in their hometown.  Featuring: Tash Sultana

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Tash Sultana
Duration: 12 minutes 29 seconds
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How can we reverse light pollution?

The Milky Way - that awe-inspiring galaxy of stars that spirals across the night sky and has captivated humans for centuries - is no longer visible to a third of the world's population.

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A night sky photo of stars with car headlights interferring with the picture
Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds
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Shock court decision removes Thai PM

Politics in Thailand descended into further chaos with the country's constitutional court dismissing the Prime Minister. Last week, the very same court dissolved the hugely popular main opposition party.

Published:

A man in a grey shirt sits in front of a microphone
Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds
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'Demoralising': Push for better First Nations education support

NAPLAN results have shown educational disadvantage remains entrenched across Australia, with one third of Indigenous students categorised as "needing additional support" -- and  nearly 90 per cent of students in remote communities are failing to…

Published:

woman in pink shirt
Duration: 9 minutes 52 seconds
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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

The World Health Organisation has declared the Mpox outbreak a global public health emergency. Experts say that a new strain of the virus is spreading and no vaccines yet available.

Published:

A pair of gloved hands clasp the hands of a child, which are covered in a rash.
Duration: 8 minutes 6 seconds
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Books to get you out of your reading slump - with Claire Nichols

Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book Show 

Published:

A woman with dark long hair
Duration: 4 minutes 13 seconds
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Real origins of Stonehenge revealed

Stonehenge has mystified people for centuries, but it was largely agreed the Altar Stone - one of the biggest rocks in the prehistoric structure - had originally come from Wales.

Published:

A mossy rock seen on grass under a larger stone
Duration: 6 minutes 9 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 14th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Patricia Karvelas

Photo of a woman on a green background with the words RN Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours 23 minutes 35 seconds
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'No-one has been as tough': Shorten defends gambling reform

Bill Shorten, Minister for Government Services and NDIS told RN Breakfast that "no-one has been as tough" as the Albanese Government when it comes to cracking down on gambling advertising. 

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Duration: 13 minutes 25 seconds
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Gambling reform and CFMEU clean up continues - Politics with David Crowe

Online gambling reform has a lot of support from people on both sides of politics. So, is Labor delaying action here? 

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Duration: 4 minutes 48 seconds
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1 in 3 students not meeting basic standards

NAPLAN results reveal one in three students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations. Results also show that more than one in ten are so far behind they need additional support.  Guest: Jason Clare, Federal Education Minister   

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Duration: 12 minutes 55 seconds
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Rory Stewart on what the UK can learn from the Teals

Rory Stewart is a big name in UK politics. He's the author of Politics On the Edge, a co-host of the podcast The Rest Is Politics, a former UK diplomat and Tory politician, and a one-time candidate to be the leader of the UK Conservative Party…

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Rory Stewart
Duration: 12 minutes 7 seconds
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'Disappointing': Vic backflips on criminal age promise

Victoria's decision to walk away from a promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility will reverberate around the country.

Published:

Anne Hollonds sits in an office. A glass table and a bookshelf are in the background
Duration: 4 minutes 37 seconds
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Network of AI-controlled social media accounts uncovered

Australian cyber security experts have uncovered one of the largest ever networks of AI-controlled fake social media accounts.

Published:

A person scrolling social media platform X on their mobile.
Duration: 7 minutes 40 seconds
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Young women feel sexual assault is 'inevitable' in their lives

New research reveals 90 per cent of young women in Australia view sexual assault as 'inevitable'. The Young Women's Alliance has made the findings and is calling for greater sexual education in schools and universities.

Published:

A woman holds her head in her hands
Duration: 8 minutes
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Melbourne cancels e-Scooter hire contracts

e-Scooters have polarised residents around the world and last night the City of Melbourne voted to cancel contracts with its two major hire companies Lime and Neuron.

Published:

purple escooter in foreground on a path with escooter riders blurred in the background
Duration: 6 minutes 52 seconds
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Youth mental health an international crisis

A world first review of the state of youth mental health has warned it's an international crisis that is entering a dangerous new phase.

Published:

A young person lies down, their hands over their face.
Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds
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Iran says Gaza ceasefire would delay Israel response

Overnight three senior Iranian officials say only a ceasefire deal in Gaza - stemming from talks this week - would hold the country back from direct retaliation against Israel.

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Duration: 9 minutes 51 seconds
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What is the future of cinemas?

Independent cinemas particularly in regional parts of Australia are feeling the pinch from the cost of living crisis and fighting a battle against streaming companies.

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GENERIC movie cinema screening
Duration: 7 minutes 22 seconds
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Three years on: Afghanistan under the Taliban

This week marks 3 years since allied forces – including Australia – withdrew from Afghanistan, after a 20 year-long battle to liberate its people from Taliban control.

Published:

A baby is surrounded by a crowd of people sitting on a floor.
Duration: 5 minutes 34 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 13th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Steve Cannane

A man with black hair in a blue suit looking at the camera
Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes 4 seconds
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'Where's the courage?': Pocock slams gambling reform

Despite pressure, including from within its own party, Labor looks set to reject calls for a blanket ban on gambling advertising.

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David Pocock holding a press conference at Parliament House
Duration: 7 minutes 42 seconds
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Lobby raises concerns over gambling ban

The Federal Government looks set to reject calls for a blanket ban on gambling advertising. Cabinet is expected to sign off on legislation regulating gambling advertising on traditional and social media this week.

Published:

Two AFL players in the foreground with a betting company sign blurred in the background
Duration: 12 minutes 49 seconds
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Investigation into Cairns helicopter crash

Investigators will continue to try and piece together what led to a fiery helicopter crash in far north Queensland, early yesterday morning.

Published:

A crane removes the wreckage of a helicopter from the roof of the DoubleTree hotel
Duration: 9 minutes 20 seconds
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'Holy grail': Groundbreaking drug for diabetes

Australian researchers have developed a groundbreaking drug that could revolutionise treatment for millions of diabetes patients around the world.

Published:

A hand wearing a blue medical glove and holding a vial with a label saying 'insulin'.
Duration: 5 minutes 46 seconds
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Pressure mounts on Govt over gambling reform - Politics with Karen Middleton

Labor has been under considerate pressure to act on gambling reform... but it appears as though any legislation won't go as far as a blanket ban. So, how will this be received by voters?

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Karen Middleton
Duration: 3 minutes 29 seconds
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Putin vows to force Ukraine out of Kursk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to kick "the enemy out of Russia" as Ukranian forces continues to hold an estimated 1000 square kilometres of territory in the Kursk region.

Published:

A man in a suit looks on, with a smirk on his face.
Duration: 9 minutes 35 seconds
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From demonstrator to Taiwanese Minister

Audrey Tang went from being a hacker, to a demonstrator against the Taiwanese government, to its first non-binary digital minister.

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Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang posing for a photo at an innovation centre in Taipei
Duration: 9 minutes 17 seconds
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Play School presenter takes on antagonist role

Hunter Page-Lochard has become a popular feature at his daughter's playground, thanks to his presenter role on Play School. 

Published:

Man with shoulder-length black hair grips wall in grey t-shirt and looks away from camera behind him.
Duration: 9 minutes 50 seconds
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Who is the street artist Banksy?

Emerging from the gritty streets of Bristol in the early '90s, Banksy made his mark - quite literally - with his simple yet provocative images of rats, policemen and other symbols of rebellion, sprayed on walls in cities across the planet.

Published:

A person climbs on a post to remove a stop sign
Duration: 7 minutes 27 seconds
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More regional consultation needed to meet net zero

New research shows Australia won't make its net zero emission targets, without the help of regional communities.

Published:

A woman smiling
Duration: 8 minutes 20 seconds
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Thousands evacuate as wildfires approach Athens

Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes and hospitals have been evacuated, as wildfires approach Athens.

Published:

Two firefighters stand in front of a raging fire at night in a wooded area.
Duration: 6 minutes 40 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 12th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Steve Cannane

A man with black hair in a blue suit looking at the camera
Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes 1 second
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Clare O'Neil urges support for 'big and ambitious' housing target

Housing remains a key political battleground and an ongoing challenge for the Albanese Government.New Minister for Housing, Clare O'Neil told RN Breakfast she's taken on the portfolio at a "critical moment for the country". 

Published:

A woman speaking at a lectern.
Duration: 9 minutes 39 seconds
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Greens to 'consider' urgent CFMEU legislation

Labor has promised to clean up the CFMEU, with legislation to force the union to accept an administrator to be introduced to parliament as a matter of urgency.

Published:

Greens party members Max Chandler-Mather and Adam Bandt at a press conference.
Duration: 9 minutes 41 seconds
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Calls for gambling reforms to go further - Politics with Michelle Grattan

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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Duration: 4 minutes 12 seconds
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Olympics politics with Tracey Holmes

The Olympics closing ceremony is underway, wrapping a memorable Olympic campaign for the Australian team - who set a new record for gold medals won.

Published:

Paris Olympics closing ceremony
Duration: 7 minutes 45 seconds
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The science behind testosterone in women - Health with Dr Norman Swan

At the Olympics, furore over boxers Algerian Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting being able to compete has sparked debate about gender and the related issue of elevated levels of testosterone in sport.

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Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds
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Pressure mounting on Labor to ban gambling ads

Former Prime Ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull and other prominent Australians have added their voices to the chorus of people calling on the government to ban all online gambling advertising.

Published:

Two AFL players in the foreground with a betting company sign blurred in the background
Duration: 8 minutes 2 seconds
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From the Tiwi Islands to football ovals in Melbourne

Filmed over six years, Like My Brother follows Freda, Jess, Julie and Rina as they take on the social, cultural and physical challenges of relocating from Tiwi Islands to Melbourne to play football. 

Published:

Close up of girl looks seriously away from camera to her right. You can see a bit of her black and white football jersey.
Duration: 8 minutes 46 seconds
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Whistleblower says Australia can fix social media laws

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen says Australia has a "once-in-a-decade chance" to regulate social media.

Published:

A woman sits at a desk in front of a microphone
Duration: 10 minutes 2 seconds
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Ukraine expands Russian incursion

Specialist Ukrainian forces are holding territory in the Kursk region, some 30 kilometres from the border, it's the first time since World War Two Russian territory has been under occupation.

Published:

A damaged house surrounded by debris.
Duration: 9 minutes 3 seconds
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More medals and unabashed pandemonium - Olympics wrap with Warwick Hadfield

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

Published:

Sports crowd
Duration: 6 minutes 5 seconds
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What makes 'the Proms' so special?- Music with Russell Torrance

The Proms, an incredible music festival in London is about to get underway. 

Published:

ABC Classic presenter Russell Torrance smiling against a blue background.
Duration: 7 minutes 5 seconds
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Can Trump stop Kamala Harris' momentum?

Vice President Kamala Harris has had a boost in the polls, in key swing states ahead of Former President Donald Trump.

Published:

A woman with dark hair smiling and a man with blond hair and pursed lips
Duration: 6 minutes 51 seconds
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Ousted ex-Bangladesh PM set to return

After weeks of unprecedented political unrest and protest, Bangladesh has a new interim leader. Nobel Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as head of a new caretaker government.

Published:

Sheikh Hasina behind a bouquet.
Duration: 8 minutes 20 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 9th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with David Lipson

Photo of a woman on a green background with the words RN Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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AUKUS agreement on transfer of nuclear material

Australia has struck a renewed AUKUS agreement with the US and the UK to allow the transfer of naval nuclear material to Australia

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Duration: 15 minutes 58 seconds
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Construction workers excluded from fast-tracked visa

As part of its migration strategy, Labor is introducing a three-tier temporary skills visa to get in-demand workers into the country.

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Duration: 6 minutes 44 seconds
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Australia's state of education in the spotlight

A small group of teachers held a rally yesterday afternoon outside the office of Education Minister Jason Clare, demanding the Commonwealth lift its funding offer for NSW schools.

Published:

A child playing with different coloured plasticine pieces.
Duration: 11 minutes 29 seconds
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Keating broadside, AUKUS nuclear material deal and interest rates - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

Published:

Pariament house from the front entrance at night with the flag lit up in the dark
Duration: 6 minutes 45 seconds
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How ketamine works against depression - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb

 Neuroscientists say they've discovered how the drug ketamine works against depression. They've used experiments in mice to pinpoint a specific part of the brain where the drug seems to be most active.

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Duration: 5 minutes 34 seconds
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Indigenous Space Academy students jet off to NASA

Five Australian students from the National Indigenous Space Academy are heading to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California for a 'life changing' placement. Guests:  

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The International Space Station in orbit.
Duration: 8 minutes 14 seconds
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Australian Poetry Slam Champion Rob Waters performs 'Writers Block' live on RN Breakfast

Rob Waters, Gomeroi poet and storyteller told RN Breakfast poetry is "one of the essences of history". The Australian Poetry Slam Champion shared a special live performance of his poem 'Writers Block.'

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Rob Waters
Duration: 4 minutes 13 seconds
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Stormy waters ahead for Tasmanian ferries

Two new vessels have been built in Finland and after long delays and cost blow outs the first boat should sail in to Devonport by the end of the year.

Published:

a large ferry with red livery in the sea.
Duration: 7 minutes 40 seconds
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Aussie medal hopes continue - Olympics with Warwick Hadfield

At the Olympics, two silvers and a bronze medal so far for Australia this morning.

Published:

Sports crowd
Duration: 6 minutes 26 seconds
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Inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women to deliver findings

The inquiry into Missing and Murdered First Nations Women and Children is under a week from delivering its finding, after hearings were held across the country.

Published:

A woman in purple stands at a dv rally
Duration: 8 minutes 8 seconds
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Musician, composer and conservationist: Warren Ellis' life

Warren Ellis is renowned as one of Australia's greatest instrumentalist and songwriter, but a new documentary explores his conservation side telling the stories of the primates at Ellis Park.

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Black and white photo. Women in black top and man with long hair and beard wrap arms around each other.
Duration: 10 minutes 43 seconds
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'Very proud': Aussie boxer Caitlin Parker wins bronze

Australian boxer Caitlin Parker has made history  - winning a bronze medal in the 75 kilogram division - Australia's first ever Olympic medal in women's boxing.

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Caitlin Parker
Duration: 7 minutes 36 seconds
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Teens detained over T-Swift show terror plot

Austria has detained three teenagers over an alleged plot to attack fans at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The plot forced Taylor Swift to cancel three concerts.

Published:

American singer songwriter Taylor Swift is seen performing at Accor Stadium
Duration: 8 minutes 15 seconds
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'Sudan is forgotten': Famine declared in parts of country

More than 26 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger after famine was declared in an area near the capital of North Darfur. As conflict continues, aid organisations are struggling to reach those most vulnerable.

Published:

Man in blue shirt looks slightly off camera.
Duration: 7 minutes 43 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 8th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Patricia Karvelas

Photo of a woman on a green background with the words RN Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours 23 minutes 51 seconds
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Opposition criticises govt for persistent inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia says it seriously considered hiking interest rates, before ruling out a rate cut this year. 

Published:

Angus Taylor standing inside Parliament House
Duration: 16 minutes 43 seconds
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Alice Springs indigenous school's plan to cut crime

One of the organisations trying to address Alice Springs' chronic crime problems at the coal face is calling for more government effort and funding to lift children and their families out of poverty.

Published:

Indigenous teacher reads book to school students in language
Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds
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How can we progress Closing the Gap targets?

It's been 16 years since the first Closing the Gap report, on Indigenous disadvantage. But how much progress has been realised for Indigenous children and young people – many of whom were born since that landmark report in 2008?

Published:

An Aboriginal woman with short brown hair sitting at her computer
Duration: 9 minutes 14 seconds
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CFMEU faces fresh misconduct allegations

The CFMEU is facing additional allegations of misconduct, with the Fair Work Commission investigating whether the union misappropriated funds.

Published:

Murray Watt holding a press conference, gesticulating with his hands. He's wearing glasses.
Duration: 10 minutes 20 seconds
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Alice Springs town camp women persevere in fight against DV

Domestic violence rates in Central Australia are among the highest in the country. It's a problem that third generation town camp woman Shirleen Campbell felt called to address by becoming an activist in her community.

Published:

A smoking ceremony commences on the lawn
Duration: 8 minutes 58 seconds
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How South Asian Australians are strengthening culture in Alice Springs

Years of policies to push migration into regional areas has seen Alice Springs flourish as a diverse hub in central Australia. But now there are efforts to revive and grow certain communities - particularly from Australia's South Asian population. 

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Duration: 6 minutes 59 seconds
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Universities issue warning over international student caps

Universities say Australia will pay a very high price if the government pushes ahead with plans to cap the number of international students allowed to enrol. 

Published:

a group of male students wearing backpacks walk through a uni campus away from the camera. their faces can't be seen
Duration: 4 minutes 49 seconds
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Australia's best ever Olympics - Sport with Warwick Hadfield

At the Olympics, Nina Kennedy's gold medal in the pole vault has given Australia a record 18th, after a golden day too in the sailing, skateboarding and cycling.

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Sports crowd
Duration: 7 minutes 44 seconds
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Record temperatures in Coral Sea endanger Great Barrier Reef

Recent temperatures in the Coral Sea surrounding the Great Barrier Reef are the warmest in 400 years putting the reef in danger, according to Australian research published in Nature.

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Duration: 6 minutes 14 seconds
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Australia's golden day at the Olympics

Australia has won four new Gold and two Bronze medal in Paris, to record the country's most medals in a single day at an Olympics, while also surpassing Athens and Tokyo for its most gold medals in a single Games.

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Nina Kennedy
Duration: 10 minutes 42 seconds
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Republican Party prepare to take on Tim Walz

The US Republican party are said to be celebrating the news that Vice President Kamala Harris selected Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.

Published:

Tim Walz in a suit against a black background.
Duration: 6 minutes 11 seconds
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RN Breakfast, 07th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Patricia Karvelas

Photo of a woman on a green background with the words RN Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours 23 minutes 53 seconds
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Treasurer says RBA rate hold a 'welcome outcome'

The Reserve Bank of Australia says it seriously considered hiking interest rates at its meeting, before opting to stay the course at 4.35 per cent.

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Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds
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NT Police apology 'must be followed by practical action': Senator Liddle

Senator Kerrynne Liddle says the NT Chief Commissioner's apology at Garma must be followed up by very practical action - including removing police officers who shouldn't be in the police force "immediately."

Published:

A woman looks up and off camera with a serious expression. There are trees behind her
Duration: 11 minutes 5 seconds
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Marion Scrymgour calls for 'right balance' on Alice Springs

In the NT, Labor won government in 2016 with a record majority but during the last few years there's been three different Chief Ministers, a pandemic and significant crime and social challenges.

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Ms Scrymgour supported the reinstatement of alcohol bans for Aboriginal town camps and communities
Duration: 7 minutes 18 seconds
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as VP candidate

US Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be her Vice Presidential candidate for the November election.

Published:

Tim Walz speaks at a podium in front of a large tractor and a US flag.
Duration: 9 minutes 21 seconds
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Arnhem Land band inspiring women back home

They often say you can't be what you can't see, but now, women in West Arnhem Land are showing their communities that a career in music is possible.

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Five women playing guitars and singing on stage
Duration: 10 minutes 17 seconds
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Backlash to NT Police Commissioner apology

The NT police association criticised the speech, saying they had no prior knowledge it was coming... leading to commissioner Michael Murphy to withdraw his membership of the body yesterday.

Published:

A man and woman stand beside each other surrounded by trees.
Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds
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Alice Springs tourism appeals for support to survive and cut crime

Alice Springs tourism operators are appealing to the Northern Territory and Federal Governments to make more commitments in the lead-up to the NT election on August 24 to try to fix the town's crime problems.

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Duration: 7 minutes 41 seconds
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Small increase in GBR coral cover

There's been a small increase in the amount of coral cover across all three regions of the Great Barrier Reef, but experts say it doesn't paint the full picture of the reef's health.

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Duration: 6 minutes 20 seconds
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RBA keeps rates on hold - Politics with Tom McIlroy

Tom McIlroy, Australian Financial Review's political correspondent joins RN Breakfast for the latest in politics.

Published:

Birds fly out the front of Parliament House
Duration: 3 minutes 13 seconds
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What sparked stock market chaos?

Global stockmarkets have shown just how volatile that can be this week. After record drops in Australia and Japan on Monday, yesterday saw some rebounding ion the Nikkei.

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Japan stocks
Duration: 5 minutes 5 seconds
segment 11 of 12

Mental health support needed after prostate cancer diagnosis

Every year 25,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. As screening and treatments improve, more men are living longer with the disease but a cancer diagnosis can still have a significant impact on mental health.

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A man lies on a table while another person conducts an ultrasound
Duration: 9 minutes 30 seconds
segment 12 of 12

UK PM warns rioters face 'full force of the law'

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said rioters in the UK will face "the full force of the law" as he chairs another Cobra emergency meeting this evening in the UK.

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Keir Starmer stands at a podium, with two British flags in the background.
Duration: 5 minutes 55 seconds
full episode

RN Breakfast, 06th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Steve Cannane

A man with black hair in a blue suit looking at the camera
Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes 9 seconds
segment 1 of 13

'Seeing a trend': ASIO raise terror threat level

Australia's official terror alert level has been raised from "possible" to "probable". With ASIO revealing over the past four months, Australia's top intelligence agency was called to intervene to act-on or prevent eight major incidents   

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A man with glasses wearing a blue suit and red tie.
Duration: 8 minutes 41 seconds
segment 2 of 13

Nampijinpa Price says NT police apology 'means nothing'

New Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy told RN Breakfast she wanted to reach across the aisle in parliament to help Close the Gap on indigenous disadvantage. 

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A photo showing an Indigenous female senator wearing a white dress with a dark background
Duration: 10 minutes 17 seconds
segment 3 of 13

Academics push for govt talks on gambling ads

Two of Australia's leading public health academics sent a letter to the Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, asking to be given access to the same level of ministerial briefings as betting and media companies have over the Government's proposed…

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Duration: 10 minutes 10 seconds
segment 4 of 13

How synthesisers gave Fanning and Dempsey a challenge

A lockdown bond, road tripping through Norway, and adding synthesising to the mix, have born The Deluge - the debut album from two of Australia's greatest songwriters Paul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning. 

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Two men stand in the ABC building void. One man, tall and dark hair stand just behind other man in brown blazer.
Duration: 13 minutes 59 seconds
segment 5 of 13

ASIO raises terror threat from possible to probable

Australia's spy agency, ASIO, has raised the country's terror level from possible to probable. Shadow Home Affairs Minister, James Paterson says the announcement was  "sobering .. but hardly surprising" amid the current circumstances.

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James Paterson addresses the media at parliament house
Duration: 9 minutes 29 seconds
segment 6 of 13

Why youth homelessness looks different in Alice Springs

Homelessness Australia reports a fifth of young people using homelessness services were seeking them alone, while in the Northern Territory, that's around one third and growing. 

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Vandalised 'Welcome to Alice Springs' sign
Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds
segment 7 of 13

Will Labor's gambling reform miss the mark?

Some independent politicians have slammed the Albanese government over reports Labor won't introduce a blanket ban on gambling advertising.

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Two AFL players in the foreground with a betting company sign blurred in the background
Duration: 8 minutes 7 seconds
segment 8 of 13

Noemie Fox claims Gold and good news in the sailing - Sport with Warwick Hadfield

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

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Sports crowd
Duration: 5 minutes 1 second
segment 9 of 13

Global stock market crash wipes billions off ASX

The pain from yesterday's horror day on the share markets in the Asia-Pacific has been replicated around the world overnight.

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A board at the Australian Securities Exchange showing red and green stocks during trade.
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds
segment 10 of 13

Terror threat level raised and confusion over Makarrata commission - Politics with Karen Middleton

ASIO has raised the terror threat in Australia. Technology and social media discourse in the spotlight.So, how much pressure is there on Labor to try and fight misinformation online?

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Karen Middleton
Duration: 3 minutes 28 seconds
segment 11 of 13

'The Instigators' and 'The TikTok Effect' - TV with Wenlei Ma

With three Ocean's movies under his belt, Matt Damon is familiar with the heist genre. And streaming flick The Instigators is exactly that. But according to Wenlei Ma, it doesn't quite hit the mark like a good heist film should.  

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Duration: 5 minutes 6 seconds
segment 12 of 13

UK Prime Minister holds emergency meeting on country's riots

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has chaired an emergency response meeting in Downing Street - following a weekend of violent disorder across the UK.

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A white man screams in the face of a police officer wearing riot gear.
Duration: 7 minutes 7 seconds
segment 13 of 13

Bangladesh PM resigns, amid deadly unrest

Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, as hordes of anti-government protesters stormed her official residence in Dhaka.

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A crowd of people, one holding a sign that reads 'Step Down, Hasina'.
Duration: 9 minutes
full episode

RN Breakfast, 05th August 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Published: with Steve Cannane

A man with black hair in a blue suit looking at the camera
Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes 4 seconds
segment 1 of 15

'The world won't end': Push for greater crackdown on gambling

The Government's long awaited response to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harms looks like it will soon be released, over a year after the report was tabled. 

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Duration: 10 minutes 16 seconds
segment 2 of 15

'Continue the work': Malarndirri McCarthy on the path forward

The Federal Government has now explicitly walked away from a pre-election promise to introduce a national commission to lead "truth-telling" about First Nations history.

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A mid-shot of Malarndirri McCarthy with curled hair and a colourful shirt, against a bush background.
Duration: 8 minutes 59 seconds
segment 3 of 15

Scale of child sexual abuse in religious settings

New research reveals 87,000 Australians have experienced child sexual abuse in religious organisations at the hands of leaders or adults. 

Published:

man in suit looking at camera
Duration: 6 minutes 49 seconds
segment 4 of 15

Politics with Michelle Grattan

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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Duration: 4 minutes 42 seconds
segment 5 of 15

Sweet Talk gear up for Groundwater Country Music Festival

Melbourne based 6-piece band Sweet Talk are self-described alt-country rockers. They are gearing up for the festival season and called in to the RN Breakfast music studio with an acoustic version of their current single, Real Good Cookin'.

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Group of 5 men stand side-by-side in ABC music studio
Duration: 8 minutes 32 seconds
segment 6 of 15

'Euphoric': Bill Browder on US-Russia prisoner swap

Friday's extraordinary prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States included the release of US journalist Evan Gerschkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza.

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A man sits at a table in front of a microphone.
Duration: 12 minutes 52 seconds
segment 7 of 15

Making Family Court 'culturally safe'

The Family Court is on a mission to help troubled indigenous  families before family conflict escalates, to avoid children being removed from their homes.

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Close-up shot of Scales of Justice statue in Brisbane CBD on August 1, 2018.
Duration: 13 minutes 44 seconds
segment 8 of 15

Shortlist narrows for Kamala Harris' VP pick

United States Vice President Kamala Harris is yet to choose her running mate for the upcoming November election.

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A woman delivering a speech.
Duration: 8 minutes 21 seconds
segment 9 of 15

Keanu Reeves on his first novel - Books with Claire Nichols

Action movie star Keanu Reeves has written his first novel, a collaboration based on a comic book series he's been working on for quite some time.

Published:

A woman with dark long hair
Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds
segment 10 of 15

Is being an Olympian bad for your health? - Health with Norman Swan

A study of 600, 000 women by Canadian researchers has found that while bi-lateral breast surgery does reduce the chance of another episode of breast cancer the radical surgery doesn't appear to have a long-term impact on overall survival rates.

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Duration: 7 minutes 14 seconds
segment 11 of 15

Zoe Grey takes home $100,000 Hadley's Art Prize

A 28-year-old Tasmanian-based artist, has won this year's Hadley's Art Prize.

Published:

Woman with long blonde hair, wearing a brown top and black trousers standing next to a painting
Duration: 6 minutes 9 seconds
segment 12 of 15

Track and field medals and the Opals beat France -Olympics with Warwick Hadfield

In track and field, two Australians have made more history for themselves on a crowded podium in the women's high jump this morning. Nicola Olyslagers claimed silver, and Eleanor Patterson bronze.

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Sports crowd
Duration: 6 minutes 1 second
segment 13 of 15

How misinformation fuelled violent riots in the UK

After three young girls were killed in a violent knife attack in Southport in the UK, false information about the alleged killer spread quickly online. This has led to violent, anti-immigration, protests breaking out in cities across the country.

Published:

A large police vehicle with flames coming out of it, seen on a street.
Duration: 9 minutes 19 seconds
segment 14 of 15

Rex faces crunch week - Analysis with Adele Ferguson

Embattled airline Rex  will have its first creditors meeting this week, as it tries to get out of administration, and its workers wait to find out if their entitlements will be paid.

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Headshot of journalist Adele Ferguson
Duration: 6 minutes 22 seconds
segment 15 of 15

Paris Olympics: poolside wrap

Australian athletes have collectively won 29 medals at the Paris Olympics - 12 of those being gold - which is a new record for Australia at this point of an Olympic Games. 

Published:

Kaylee McKeown smiles widely while holding her gold medal
Duration: 6 minutes 31 seconds
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