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Scales tip towards Liberal leadership spill, One Nation boom in voter support, Waters slammed for Manchester comments. Plus, protests spark free speech debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Major incident declared after Manchester synagogue stabbing leaves four injured and suspect shot, Dan Tehan puts nuclear back on the energy agenda. Plus, Sussan Ley slams pro-Palestine march on the Opera House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's racist slur against Reform backfires, One Nation support doubles since federal election as Coalition craters. Plus, the US military is set for a cultural reset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two million migrants could flood in under Albanese’s second term, RBA keeps cash rate stuck at 3.60 per cent. Plus, a furious political brawl erupts as renewables backlash sparks threats and bullying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tasmania Police Constable Keith Smith honoured at the National Police Memorial in Canberra, teens arrested in Melbourne CBD after a crime spree despite prior violent convictions. Plus, Chalmers’ budget boosted by a massive income tax surge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Western Sydney for a jam packed special, from waterslides and indoor skydiving to sports cars and aqua golf. Plus, local food award finalists and an exclusive look inside the new Western Sydney Airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese talks up climate action at the UN, China pledges a seven per cent emissions cut by 2035. Plus, experts warn the Albanese government faces a monumental struggle to reach its lofty 2035 target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headline inflation hits a 12-month high crushing hopes of another rate cut, Australia urged to quadruple wind farms after none funded this year. Plus, UN blames Trump’s team for the malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brett Sutton admits some COVID rules were never really needed, pressure mounts to strip Optus of Perth stadium naming rights after a deadly outage. Plus, the White House shuts down any chance of an Albanese-Trump meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor’s Optus distraction is on show, time for an honest chat on migration, Erika Kirk shows the power of forgiveness. Plus, the issue that will win election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Optus chief apologises after the network meltdown, fury over Kimmel exposes the left’s double standard on free speech. Plus, new survey finds Aussies lonelier and slugged with heavier taxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray takes you to the Narrabri crowd at Santos Festival of Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show suspended indefinitely, more proof the Albanese government has lost control of migration. Plus, the illegal cigarette trade explodes under a greedy tobacco tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The red carpet is being rolled out at Windsor Castle as King Charles and Queen Camilla welcome Donald Trump for his second state visit. Plus, live coverage with Sarah Hewson guiding audiences through all the pomp and ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Albanese government fails to reveal cost of PNG gift after pledging new parliamentary wing for 50th anniversary, Andrew Hastie threatens frontbench exit over net zero. Plus, a Labor MP shuts office after climate activists get aggressive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voters slam Labor’s weak handling of immigration, the government rolls out another climate risk report full of dire warnings. Plus, Australia and Papua New Guinea plan to fully merge their militaries in a bold new defence pact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacinta Price faces backlash in her home town, Muslim groups urge a rethink on terrorism policies ahead of the Islamophobia report. Plus, police kept a heavy presence as thousands protested across Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another miss by our PM on the world stage, Price demoted after India comments, Hastie Coy on leadership ambitions. Plus, fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price sensationally dumped from the shadow ministry, Anthony Albanese ploughs ahead with his shaky UN COP31 bid. Plus, negotiations are finalised for Victoria’s Indigenous treaty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australians continue to struggle under Albanese and Labor, Sussan Ley defends Senator Price insisting she’s listening to the Indian community. Plus, Premier Jacinta Allan finally concedes youth crime laws may need change after a wave of violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberal rift deepens as Alex Hawke demands Jacinta Price apologise, John Howard says net zero isn’t worth the cost. Plus, Beijing throws a tantrum at Australia over Japan security talks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray is joined by Lee Hanson and Daniel Wild for a lively panel discussion tackling the big issues shaping Australia this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sovereign citizens and anti-vaxxers push for a Harbour Bridge protest, Victoria’s crime spirals out of control. Plus, Daniel Andrews defends his controversial China visit as a chance to meet regional leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Jacinta Price ordered to take down the Australian flag, a review launched into the unprecedented Americanisation of our 2025 election. Plus, Labor’s plan branded the worst assault on government transparency in decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor plans to make it harder for you to access government data, Chris Bowen doubles down on his renewables obsession while ignoring critics. Plus, permanent migration numbers remain unchanged despite anti-migration protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate clashes over March for Australia rallies, dwelling approvals take a sharp fall in July. Plus, shocking figures reveal more than 200,000 Australians stuck waiting for aged care packages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul dissects the good, the bad and the ugly from today’s rallies, funeral dates set for the two police officers killed in the Porepunkah ambush. Plus, Anthony Albanese heckled over his renewables pitch at the Bush Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hunt for the Porepunkah gunman drags into another day, the Attorney-General will appeal the shocking six-year sentence handed to cop stabber Floyd Daniel. Plus, Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott sounds the alarm on Victoria’s spiralling crime problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Police reveal the names of the fallen as the manhunt for the gunman rages on, Barnaby Joyce unloads on renewables at the Bush Summit. Plus, inflation surges to a yearly high with cost of living pain set to worsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tragedy hits Victoria as two police officers are killed in the line of duty, Iran linked to two antisemitic attacks in Australia raising fears of more. Plus, a push to tax households with spare bedrooms to tackle the housing shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australians weigh in on new climate targets as the Coalition braces for another net zero fight, Ted O’Brien says he has no regrets over his fiery clash with Jim Chalmers. Plus, Labor fast-tracks a five per cent deposit scheme for first home buyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Hobart where he explores the city and meets locals, he tastes Tasmania’s best seafood and speaks with One Nation’s Lee Hanson. Plus, gives three $2000 Harvey Norman vouchers to locals making a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The economic reform roundtable closes in Canberra as Jim Chalmers hints at future tax reform, court blocks Story Bridge protest but organisers push ahead. Plus, left groups call for mobilisation against anti-immigration rallies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane mother calls for justice one year from her baby attack, major changes to aged pensioner savings while children with autism to be moved off NDIS. Plus, Israel's PM slams Anthony Albanese as a 'weak politician'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor’s roundtable shrouded in secrecy as phones are banned, the debate heats up over legal versus illegal migration. Plus, the Chief Justice takes aim at the false “traditional violence” defence in Top End crime cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Young people are choosing not to have kids over climate fears, Greens refuse to back Labor’s no-confidence motion. Plus, Xi Jinping’s spy operations targeting Chinese Australians are growing bolder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The cost of the state’s renewable transmission plan expected to double, most Australians still in the dark on Labor’s economic reform roundtable. Plus, Tasmanian salmon farm expansion stalled as Liberals call a review before parliament showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacinta Allan hits back at claims of a gender-clinic pipeline in schools, Labor taps Deloitte to design a universal childcare model as the PM eyes his political legacy. Plus, Chalmers and Albanese appear split on the timing of major tax reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hamas celebrates Anthony Albanese’s ‘political courage’ for recognising Palestine, new data exposes alarming rise in racism in maternity wards. Plus, AGL stock dives after announcing bold green energy strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Future Fund chiefs spends $180,000 on travel in a year, one third of students are falling behind according to NAPLAN results. Plus, NSW scraps electronic monitoring for criminals on bail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relief could be coming for homeowners as the RBA eyes an interest rate cut, push grows for flat-fee childcare ahead of Labor’s economic roundtable. Plus, AFR readers reject Jacinta Allan’s work-from-home policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria’s premier slams a neo-Nazi march through Melbourne CBD, the economist behind the idea to raise the GST to 15% supports the plan. Plus, the White House says Donald Trump is open to Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.