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An alarming cultural shift is happening in Australian classrooms, as teachers report an increase in bullying and misogynistic and violent behaviour from their students. Education reporter Caitlin Cassidy talks to Reged Ahmad about the teachers speaking out about why they are leaving the profession

Social media is rife with hacks that claim to help you sleep better and deeper. From melatonin, feeding your baby butter and taping your mouth shut, the solutions range from obvious to unexpected. In conversation with Nour Haydar, anti-viral columnist Donna Lu breaks down the viral hacks the internet claims will help you get better sleep You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The Albanese government wants to reduce the tax breaks for those with more than $3m in superannuation. And while sections of the media are highly critical of the changes, others say the proposal does little to address intergenerational inequality in the tax system. Columnist Greg Jericho speaks to Reged Ahmad about why the media debate over a smaller tax break for Australia's wealthiest 0.5% is divorced from reality You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In 2019, before most of the world had heard of the company, the technology journalist Karen Hao spent three days embedded in the offices of OpenAI. What she saw, she tells Michael Safi, was a company vastly at odds with its public image: that of a transparent non-profit developing artificial intelligence technology purely for the benefit of humanity. ‘They said that they were transparent. They said that they were collaborative. They were actually very secretive,' she says. Hao spent the next five years following the growth of OpenAI, as it shifted to pursue – in her words – a growth-at-all-costs model. On the one hand, it has been spectacularly successful, with OpenAI now one of the largest companies in the world. On the other, she argues, it has come at a severe cost – to the people whose labour it relies on to operate, and to the planet. In fact, as she describes in her new book, Empire of AI: Inside the reckless race for total domination, it makes sense to think of OpenAI not as a company, but more akin to empires of old

As the Coalition puts itself back together again, Labor is facing the first tests of its resolve on tax, climate and Gaza. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine if Anthony Albanese is meeting the expectations of his voting base and look at the tension and problems to come for the Coalition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

The Liberals leader, Sussan Ley, and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, have reached a new agreement, presenting a united front and announcing a new shadow frontbench. But with the Liberals facing a mammoth task ahead, and net zero commitments up in the air, could this mark the beginning of a rocky term for the Coalition? Nour Haydar speaks with Dan Jervis-Bardy about the Coalition's short-lived breakup

Donald Trump is not new to conspiracy theories, and last week in the Oval Office he ambushed the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, with false claims of genocide being committed against white people. Reged Ahmad speaks to Washington DC bureau chief David Smith about the US president's false claims and the extent to which conspiracy theories are driving his agenda

It's often said the 2020s will be a ‘defining decade' for the planet and action on the climate crisis. Starting this week, the proposal to extend Woodside gas's processing plant in Western Australia's remote north-west by 40 years awaits the new environment minister, Murray Watt – the first of many consequential decisions facing him during Labor's second term in government. Labor has secured a massive majority, with the possibility of another six years on the government benches. So what are the party's plans for the climate and environmental reforms? Nour Haydar speaks with Adam Morton about why there will never be a better chance for Labor to deliver on climate

New Zealand is known as a dream destination – with its verdant, rolling hills and picture-perfect scenery. But some locals are feeling that's not enough to keep them anchored to the island. Journalist Michelle Duff speaks to Reged Ahmad about why New Zealand is facing a mass exodus as people of working age flee the weak economy Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

As this episode was recorded, the Liberal and National parties were still locked in discussions over the Coalition agreement, after the parties dramatically parted ways earlier in the week. But with a reunion already on the cards, Bridie Jabour spoke with Mike Ticher and former rural and regional editor Gabrielle Chan about why the breakup could be good for regional voters

On Tuesday, Nationals leader David Littleproud announced it was over – his party could no longer support the Liberals and the Coalition was finished. But by Thursday, things were looking less certain, with negotiations between the parties back on in an effort to try to save the decades-long political partnership. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry on the future of an unsteady political marriage

As Israel intensifies its attacks, and prepares to indefinitely occupy the whole of Gaza, there has been a shift among some foreign leaders. Australian human rights lawyer Chris Sidoti speaks to Nour Haydar about the growing global fury at Israel and why he thinks Australia needs to act now to help stop the killing

Just over a year ago, six people were killed and 10 more injured at a Westfield shopping centre in Bondi Junction. It was one of Sydney's worst mass murders in more than a decade. The stabbing rampage finally ended when a police officer shot and killed the attacker, Joel Cauchi. Reged Ahmad talks to reporter Daisy Dumas about the confronting evidence heard at the Bondi Junction stabbings inquest

The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has confirmed his party will not be entering a coalition agreement with the Liberal party. Chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy speaks to Reged Ahmad on what contributed to the decision to end an 80-year-old partnership, and what this means for the new parliament

Analyses of the 2024 US election widely heralded the ‘manosphere' – the coalition of bro podcasters and YouTubers popular with male audiences – as key to delivering Donald Trump's victory. There are now organised efforts to create a similar alternative rightwing media ecosystem targeting young female audiences. New York-based writer Anna Silman talks to Nour Haydar about the ‘womanosphere', the anti-feminist media telling women to be thin, fertile and Republican

At 13 years old, a young Gina Rinehart read a book that would help shape her worldview – Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, which is having a moment around the world. The novel's capitalist underpinnings promote the idea that people should strive to be their best industrial selves. In this episode, we explore how these values are playing out in Rinehart's life today, including her proposal to build a coalmine in Canada's Rocky Mountains. And we hear how author and environmental campaigner Tim Winton views her efforts to prevent an overhaul of Australia's environmental laws

Join Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry at this special live recording of the podcast at Federation Square in Melbourne for the Wheeler Centre's 15th birthday celebrations. They discuss new leaders for the Greens and Liberals, Labor's ministerial reshuffle and whether the prime minister will use the enormous political capital afforded him to push for big change

This week, the Liberal party elected its first female leader in Sussan Ley, but she's already fighting to keep the factional sharks at bay. Same goes for the Nationals, who've re-elected David Littleproud in a leadership challenge that revealed deep divisions. The Greens also elected a new leader on Thursday, but will that mean a change in strategy after their stinging election loss?Reged Ahmad talks to head of newsroom Mike Ticher, national news editor Jo Tovey and chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about whether changes in leadership could mean a change in our politics

The Greens were on a high – until they weren't. This election left the minor party almost entirely wiped out in the House of Representatives and without its leader Adam Bandt. Before a vote on who will take the party forward, the former Greens leader Richard Di Natale speaks to Nour Haydar on what lessons can be learned from the election result and where to now for the minor party You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to be holding after weeks of clashes and recriminations over the disputed territory of Kashmir. This latest clash began when India accused Pakistan of involvement in a militant attack on mostly Hindu tourists, and has evolved into the region's worst military skirmish in decades. South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen tells Reged Ahmad about the origins of this conflict, and whether there is hope on the horizon for Kashmir You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The election campaign drama continues, with Labor today swearing in a new cabinet to lead the country and the Coalition also firming up its leaders for a second term in opposition. And on Thursday, the Greens will decide who will fill Adam Bandt's shoes after he lost his seat. Chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy talks to Nour Haydar about the two very different leadership battles in Australian politics this week – and who's in and out of Albanese's new-look cabinet.

Gina Rinehart's father Lang Hancock is well known as a pioneer of the iron ore industry in Australia but few realise Hancock started his mining career on a smaller scale and digging for a different substance – blue asbestos. Hancock and his partner started the mining operation at Wittenoom in the 1940s before selling it to another company, CSR, which mined the area for 20 more years. Wittenoom has become synonymous with an immense tragedy that unfolded upon thousands of the people who lived and worked there due to exposure to asbestos fibres. In this episode of Gina, we interrogate some of the stories her family chooses to celebrate – and others they don't

Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the messy fallout of the election and give their predictions on the two very different – and potentially nasty – leadership battles ahead for the Liberals and the Greens. Also in this episode: how Labor's factions will settle who gets into cabinet, what now for the Coalition's nuclear policy and whether the government will now pursue a more aggressive policy agenda

As the dust settles on the federal election, hard lessons for the losers have dominated the headlines. Did the Coalition run a bad campaign that failed to connect with voters? Or did Australians reject Peter Dutton's Trump-style politics? What should we make of the Greens losing so many seats? And is there a danger in over-interpreting election results? Bridie Jabour talks to the editor Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keneally and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about why the lessons learned from this election are not as simple as they seem

Israel plans to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a “sustained presence” there. Jerusalem correspondent Bethan McKernan reports You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Australian cookbook author Nagi Maehashi promises her caramel slice recipe actually works. That the caramel won't be runny and that it won't crack or ooze when cut. She shared the recipe on her widely popular website RecipeTin Eats several years ago, and then last year noticed a recipe with uncanny similarities in a bestselling book by Brisbane bakery owner Brooke Bellamy. Bellamy has denied allegations that she plagiarised Maehashi's recipe, saying she has been making caramel slice herself since 2016. Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman speaks to Nour Haydar about the recipe plagiarism allegations that have caused a stir in the cookbook world

Erin Patterson is accused of murdering her estranged husband Simon's parents, Don and Gail Patterson, his aunt Heather Wilkinson and attempting to murder his uncle Ian Wilkinson in 2023 The cause of death: a meal of beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Patterson has pleaded not guilty but it's a case that continues to intrigue, as each day in the courtroom brings new revelations.. Reged Ahmad speaks to courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci on the first week of the trial.

The Liberal party is facing its worst crisis since it was formed in the 1940s. With Peter Dutton booted out of parliament, the question has quickly turned to who will take over the party's leadership, and if it can survive the changing mood in the electorateNour Haydar talks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about what comes next for the Liberal party

In the last episode, we covered historical claims made over the years that Lang Hancock, Gina's father, had two unacknowledged daughters with separate Indigenous women. Since then, the daughter of Sella Robinson, one of the Indigenous women who claimed to be Hancock's daughter, has decided to speak publicly for the first time Listen and subscribe to the Gina Podcast at theguardian.com/gina

The morning after a landslide win for Labor, Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine how this election went so badly for the Coalition and what the Liberal party needs to do to entice voters back after a historic defeat. Also on the table: whether this increased majority could encourage Anthony Albanese to show more courage when it comes to policy reform, and why the teals are here to stay.

Over a few hours on Saturday night, Australia saw the ALP achieve a historic victory as the Coalition sank to a comprehensive defeat. Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher join Reged Ahmad to dissect what this means

With one day to go before the election, the polls paint a rosy picture for Labor. Governing with a majority is still a live option for the incumbent government – but pollsters have been wrong before, and a late-night surprise is not off the table. So, after a long campaign which left many voters frustrated with the lack of big promises and big policy – have the major parties earned your vote? Bridie Jabour talks to the editor, Lenore Taylor, and the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about the choices progressive voters face as they head to the polls

In this special pre-election episode, co-hosts Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy pull apart the final messages of the campaign, delve into the polling and deliver their last verdicts on how they think it will play out on Saturday night

We asked you for your most burning political questions and you didn't let us down. In this special Ask Me Anything edition of Full Story, our political reporter and live blogger, Krishani Dhanji, and economics editor, Patrick Commins, give you the answers you need on everything from energy policy to where the prime minister should live and how your preferences work You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

With just days to go before election day, the Liberal party's campaign has been defined by major shifts on policies and candidate scandals. It has left some supporters and MPs scratching their heads. While the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, began the campaign attempting to recast his hard-man image, he now appears to be leaning back into the culture wars. Will it work come Saturday? Political Rreporter Dan Jervis-Bardy talks to Nour Haydar about the Liberal party's mistake-ridden campaign

It's the portrait of Gina Rinehart that launched 1,000 memes, went viral globally and became Australia's Mona Lisa. But it's also a symbol of how wealth intersects with other areas of life, including art and sport. How does Rinehart use her money to control her image – and what would she rather you don't see? This episode of Gina is about power and control, and the colonial history of Australia. It contains references to outdated offensive language and events that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may find distressing. It also contains the names of Indigenous Australians who have died. Listen with care

Is the US president exploiting popular resentment towards elite colleges to achieve his political goals? Ed Pilkington reports

There's only a week to go, and polls are showing that the gap between the two major parties is widening in favour of Anthony Albanese – but with such a high number of soft voters, can we count the Coalition out?

With the election campaign sputtering to the finish line, much of the coverage has concentrated on the two major parties, and most of their policy offerings have focused on the cost of living. Critics have pointed to the lack of substance and bold policy offerings from both Labor and the Coalition. But polls show about a third of voters are expected to vote for an independent candidate or one from a minor party, with a minority government looking like a distinct possibility. Bridie Jabour talks to editor Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why the trend away from the major parties may make the parliament more productive

Debate about influencers, content creators and their role in political commentary and coverage has made the 2025 federal election campaign different from previous years. At the same time, the demographic split of voters has also changed significantly: for the first time, gen Z and millennial voters will outnumber baby boomers. Guardian reporter Rafqa Touma speaks to two of the most high-profile Australian creators on social media: Hannah Ferguson of Cheek Media Co and Konrad Benjamin, the creator behind Punter's Politics

When British-Australian doctor Mohammed Mustafa walked into the terminal at Perth airport last week, there were hundreds of people waiting to welcome him back. He touched down after spending weeks on a medical mission, volunteering at the last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City. Mustafa speaks to Nour Haydar about what he witnessed, why he would not hesitate to go back into the centre of a humanitarian crisis and his message to the political leaders of Australia

Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports