Australia Today’s Morning Agenda with Natarsha Belling

COVID forced many of us to work from home but now as we head back to the office, many workplaces look very different with some employees wanting a better work-life balance. Founder of the 4-day working week Andrew Barnes joins us to chat about why we need a workplace revolution that will lead to happier employees and better productivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hackers have targeted a number of Australian companies in 2022 like Medibank and Optus releasing the private information of millions of customers online. So who's to blame and should companies do more to protect our information? Tim Stackpool from the Techno Bloke joins us with his expert analysis and simple tips on how to keep your data safe and spot scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Telegraph's Crime Editor Mark Morri joins us to chat about a concerning increase in deadly knife attacks, that the offenders often film and then share online.He says these attacks are the most violent he's seen in his 30-year reporting career and has a very important warning for parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up Hunter Johnson experienced first-hand the dangers of toxic masculinity, now he is using his life experience to help thousands of other young men trying to navigate the confusing and often confronting modern world.Hunter says too many young Australians are struggling with their mental health and what it means to be a good person, especially in the online world.Hunter is the founder and CEO of The MAN CAVE, which provides education and support to students across the country. Hunter wants others to understand the extraordinary pressures teenagers are facing and why they need our help more than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian author Melinda Tankard Reist joins us for a confronting conversation every parent needs to listen to and why we need urgent regulations to protect our most vulnerable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Care advocate Georgie Dent from The Parenthood joins us to talk about why we need urgent action and a revolution in how our society values and pays our most important front-line workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year was a roller coaster year, as record inflation and increasing interest rates took the heat out of a red-hot property market. But will rates keep increasing and will the market continue to cool? Eliza Owen from Core Logic joins us to chat about her predictions for 2023 and the many challenges ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer advocate Effie Zahos joins us to work out what cover you need and the hidden traps and tricks you need to watch out for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent bushfires and flood crisis have put a focus on insurance and prompted an important debate about exactly what our policies cover. Consumer advocate Effie Zahos joins us to work through the best deals and explain what you need to look out for in the fine print.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is more wild weather on the way and why Prince Harry could soon be a world leader... Rose Smith joins us to talk about what she sees unfolding in 2023 and her special forecast for your star sign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Donaldson was one of the first journalists on the ground after the terror attacks in 2002, now she heads back to Bali and shares the heartbreaking stories of survivors and victims' families. But for the first time, we also hear incredible stories of courage and inspiration with important life lessons for all of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Respected journalist Liz Hayes joins us to share her heartbreaking story on how her Dad died in a rural hospital and why governments need to take urgent action to ensure people in country areas get the basic health care they deserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter McGuinness's son Jordan died in a horror car smash in 2012 when he slammed into a parked car, also killing four others, while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.Peter doesn't want sympathy, he wants to use his loss to help educate others. He says deadly car smashes aren't accidents and we all make life-or-death decisions when we jump into a car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trina Jones joins us from Homelessness NSW to explain why we are fighting a new crisis, especially in regional areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the holidays continue, we're all spending more time online. But how do you get the balance right with family and technology this festive season?eSafety Commissioner Julie Imran Grant joins us to chat about the many risks our children face online and how we can keep them safe.It's a confronting but important conversation every parent and carer needs to listen to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Philips from the Motley Fool joins us for his expert analysis on what was behind the economic pain and how we can prepare for a challenging year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with one of the nation's leading infectious disease experts, Professor Brendan Crabb from the Burnet Institute.He tells us why governments need to admit they've bungled our COVID strategy with deadly and debilitating consequences and how a few simple measures can help win the fight against COVID and save thousands of lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with one of the nation's leading infectious disease experts, Professor Brendan Crabb from the Burnet Institute.He tells us why governments have bungled our COVID strategy by letting the virus rip and how we need to urgently change the way we handle this deadly and highly debilitating virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire Rescue Victoria is the latest to be targeted by hackers; One of the officers in the Lindt Cafe siege breaks his silence, saying the hostages could have been saved; And will the government's new energy plan really help slash soaring power prices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's energy price relief plan looks set to pass parliament; Important data out today that will determine what happens next with interest rates; And thousands of students waking up to their HSC results this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins and the federal government reach a confidential compensation settlement; Good news about inflation and the economy bouncing back; And Year 12 students offered cash incentives for top marks in their end-of-year exams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the nation's leading infectious diseases experts calls the Covid crisis the worst public health disaster since World War ll; A real estate snapshot - a new report into the best and worst performing suburbs; And Harry and Meghan's bombshell new allegations against the Royal Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild weather set to again sweep across the country; The Federal Government's power bill deal faces major opposition; And Splashdown… NASA's Orion Rocket returns to earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new deals tackling our energy crisis - but will they really cut our soaring power bills?; Bombshell new allegations over the ball-tampering scandal rock Cricket Australia; And Celine Dion reveals devastating health diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Ministers meet for crisis talks over our soaring power bills; Thousands of residents without electricity as a heatwave and wild storms sweep across QLD; And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named Time magazine's Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An emergency declaration issued on the Gold Coast as police siege shuts down a community; Indonesia's Government bans sex outside of marriage, with Aussies in Bali to be impacted; And tributes flow for US actress Kirstie Alley, who's passed away aged 71.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet postponed after the PM tests positive to Covid-19; Sydney's “milk crate murderer” allegedly stabbed in prison; And the Socceroos arrive home from Qatar as heroes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The States push back on the Federal Government's plan to cap coal prices; Homicide detectives investigate after a body is found floating in waters south of Perth; And the late Shane Warne is officially named a legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rate pain looms, as economists predict there will be one more hike; Three men on the run following an armed heist in Melbourne's west; And a trailer is released of Harry and Meghan's upcoming doco series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pregnant woman fighting for life after a random attack in a shopping centre; Finally, some good news for Australians about inflation and interest rates; And a racism scandal rocks the Royal Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More travel chaos on the way as airport firefighters walk More than 30 thousand Covid lockdown fines ruled invalid, after a landmark court decision; And the Federal Government set to cap gas prices, but will it stop our soaring power bills?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Party confirms it won't be supporting the Indigenous Voice to Parliament; Australian companies face tough new penalties if they fail to protect customer data; And why the RBA boss has apologised to Australians over interest rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Andrews on track to become Victoria's longest-serving Premier, after the weekend's election win; Protests break out across China over the country's hard-line Covid policies; And why the price of beer could skyrocket ahead of the Christmas holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls grow for the Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe to go; Victorians head to the polls tomorrow in one of the most anticipated State Elections in history; And emotional tributes for Aussie icons at the ARIA awards overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polling shows the Victorian Premier could lose his own seat in this weekend's State election; Why speculation of another Covid-19 lockdown in China is spooking the global economy; And what a catch! The world's largest Goldfish caught in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details emerge about more data hacks on Australian companies and organisations; Thousands of nurses and midwives walk off the job again calling for better pay and conditions; And the Socceroos kick off their World Cup campaign in style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations continue after a science experiment goes horribly wrong at a Sydney school; A scathing final report into Queensland Police culture released; And more wild weather set to lash Australia's Southeast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new warning for Medibank customers after more stolen data is released on the dark web; Five people killed and 18 others injured as a gunman opens fire in a US nightclub; And the Socceroos and France both lose star players ahead of their FIFA World Cup showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian economist on his way home after being released from prison in Myanmar; Why low unemployment and increasing wages are bad news for interest rates; And Neighbours is back! The deal that will see the much-loved soapie return to TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An international crisis averted... why NATO believes Russia didn't fire missiles into Poland; Medibank under fire from shareholders over the major data hack; And we have lift off… NASA's Artemis One now making its way towards the moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In breaking news, crisis talks are underway as US Officials confirm Russian missiles have hit a village in Poland; Australia's health boss says we have almost hit the COVID peak as a new booster is rolled out; And why the RBA has admitted it made a mistake with interest rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime minister Anthony Albanese to meet with the Chinese President, as the G20 summit kicks off; An umpire arrested as the AFL is rocked by a Brownlow betting scandal; And the world's population set to hit 8 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.