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    Snowy bosses paid bonuses amid cost blowouts | ABC News Top Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 1:27


    Another group of Australian women and children have left a camp in Syria for the families of killed and jailed Islamic State fighters.Senior executives at Snowy Hydro were paid more than a million dollars in bonuses, a month before revealing costs for Snowy 2.0 had further blown out.The United Nations human rights office has called for an investigation into the treatment of activists detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

    Israeli firebrand minister's 'unacceptable' actions condemned

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 2:46


    Israel's far right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is once again facing widespread condemnation, this time for a video he's posted on social media.

    Ebola outbreak: what's the situation in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 3:10


    An outbreak of Ebola virus is spreading in central Africa and The World Health Organisation has warned it could take months before a vaccine against the latest strain is ready.

    What kind of weather can we expect this winter?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 2:39


    The Bureau of Meteorology has put out its winter outlook, so what's in store for the coming months? 

    Why the US and Russia's trips to Beijing matter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 3:30


    Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's recent visits to China could have major implications for the world order as we know it. 

    Labor's tax overhaul alarms startups and small businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 3:13


    The federal government is facing a growing backlash over its decision to get rid of the capital gains tax discount.

    Australia's diphtheria outbreak explained

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 3:30


    The Northern Territory's diphtheria outbreak is now one of the worst in Australia's history after spreading across its borders. So what is it? And how worried should we be? 

    Are young Australians better off after Labor's tax changes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 2:30


    The reaction to the government's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax has initially focused on the housing sector.But some young investors are concerned they'll miss out on the perks that made older Australians rich with the changes applying to all investments.So will younger Australians be better off with the measures announced in the federal budget?

    Tackling Australia's illicit tobacco industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 3:59


    Australia's illicit tobacco trade is booming. So what's being considered to deal with it? 

    Government rejects 'death tax' claims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 2:30


    The Federal Government is fending off claims by the Opposition that it is effectively introducing a new "death tax" through its newly-announced changes to a tax on trusts.

    How is government tackling WA's worst-recorded rodent plague?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 2:45


    An emergency permit for double-strength mouse baits has been conditionally approved by Australia's chemical regulator.It comes as plague-proportions of the rodent cause damage and distress in both Western Australia and South Australia's grain-growing regions.

    What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 3:54


    The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ‌of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern". 

    Bulgaria wins 2026 Eurovision, Australia finishes fourth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 3:43


    Despite being a crowd favourite, Australia's Delta Goodrem finished in fourth place at the Eurovision Song contest with her song "Eclipse".

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    Quarantine starts for passengers from hantavirus ship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 3:05


    Six people who were on board a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have landed in Australia.

    Quarantine starts for passengers from hantavirus ship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 3:05


    Six people who were on board a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have landed in Australia.

    Delta Goodrem rides piano into Eurovision grand final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 2:20


    Australia is through to the 2026 Eurovision grand final on Sunday, after pop-star Delta Goodrem's stunning performance at the semi final in Vienna.

    Government and Opposition duel on tax reform

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 2:46


    When he took the reins of the Liberal party, Angus Taylor said the choice was simple, "change or die". So, will his budget reply speech do anything to swing the pendulum back in the Liberal Party's direction? 

    Delta Goodrem rides piano into Eurovision grand final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 2:20


    Australia is through to the 2026 Eurovision grand final on Sunday, after pop-star Delta Goodrem's stunning performance at the semi final in Vienna.

    Government and Opposition duel on tax reform

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 2:46


    When he took the reins of the Liberal party, Angus Taylor said the choice was simple, "change or die". So, will his budget reply speech do anything to swing the pendulum back in the Liberal Party's direction? 

    How the Coalition plans to cut welfare for migrants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 3:27


    The Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has promised to limit migration and cut welfare for non-citizens in his budget reply speech. So what's been the reaction?

    How the Coalition plans to cut welfare for migrants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 3:27


    The Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has promised to limit migration and cut welfare for non-citizens in his budget reply speech. So what's been the reaction?

    Coles found to have misled shoppers on discounted items

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:56


    The Federal Court has found Coles misled shoppers, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued the supermarket giant for advertising false discounts.

    Coles found to have misled shoppers on discounted items

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:56


    The Federal Court has found Coles misled shoppers, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued the supermarket giant for advertising false discounts.

    Opposition proposes migration cap tied to housing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:13


    As debate continues over whether Labor's budget plan will improve fairness in the housing sector, the Opposition is preparing to hand down its budget reply.

    Opposition proposes migration cap tied to housing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:13


    As debate continues over whether Labor's budget plan will improve fairness in the housing sector, the Opposition is preparing to hand down its budget reply.

    Why women's health condition PCOS needed a new name

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:41


    After years of research polycystic ovary syndrome has officially been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.

    Why women's health condition PCOS needed a new name

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:41


    After years of research polycystic ovary syndrome has officially been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.

    Why are older Australians waiting so long for aged care?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 3:38


    Data shows it takes 12 months on average to get a spot in an aged care home or secure at-home support. So what's behind the delay?

    Why are older Australians waiting so long for aged care?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 3:38


    Data shows it takes 12 months on average to get a spot in an aged care home or secure at-home support. So what's behind the delay?

    Budget's housing reforms spark fierce political debate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 2:54


    One of the main goals of the federal government in this year's budget is to address intergenerational inequality.

    Budget's housing reforms spark fierce political debate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 2:54


    One of the main goals of the federal government in this year's budget is to address intergenerational inequality.

    What's in the budget to help with cost of living?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 2:55


    Treasurer Jim Chalmers says helping Australians with the cost-of-living crisis as one of the government's key priorities.

    What's in the budget to help with cost of living?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 2:55


    Treasurer Jim Chalmers says helping Australians with the cost-of-living crisis as one of the government's key priorities.

    What do everyday Australians think of the budget?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 2:33


    The budget is framed as addressing cost-of-living, housing affordability, and productivity, so how have Australians been reacting to it?

    What the budget means at the bowser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 3:02


    A major unforeseen event that the government has had to deal with in this budget is the war in the Middle East. 

    Who are the budget winners and losers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 2:29


    After weeks of speculation and some early announcements, the 2026 Budget is finally out in the wild.

    What the budget means at the bowser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 3:02


    A major unforeseen event that the government has had to deal with in this budget is the war in the Middle East. 

    Who are the budget winners and losers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 2:29


    After weeks of speculation and some early announcements, the 2026 Budget is finally out in the wild.

    Treasurer unveils 'reforming' budget

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 2:16


    A tax cut for workers and a major shake-up to how property investments are taxed are the headline announcements in the federal budget. 

    Treasurer unveils 'reforming' budget

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 2:16


    A tax cut for workers and a major shake-up to how property investments are taxed are the headline announcements in the federal budget. 

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