When does 7.30 air next?

7.30 airs next on Mon, May 4 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000.

How many seasons does 7.30 have?

7.30 has 16 seasons with 1792 episodes.

When did 7.30 premiere?

7.30 premiered on March 7, 2011.

7.30

Name: 7.30
Cast: Leigh Sales, Sarah Ferguson, Laura Tingle, David Speers, Michael Rowland

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16 Seasons · 1792 Episodes · Premiered March 7, 2011

The best analysis of local, national and international events from an Australian perspective. Hosted by Sarah Ferguson, with political commentary from 7.30 Political Editor Sabra Lane in Canberra.

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Next Air Time: Mon, May 4 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000

Seasons & Episodes

Season 2011

1 episode

E01

Episode 1

Mon, Mar 7 2011 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2012

1 episode

Season 2013

1 episode

Season 2014

1 episode

Season 2015

1 episode

Season 2016

252 episodes

Season 2017

183 episodes

Season 2018

204 episodes

Season 2019

48 episodes

Season 2020

36 episodes

Season 2021

196 episodes

Season 2022

197 episodes

Season 2023

197 episodes

E01

Inundation

Mon, Jan 9 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

David Speers interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who is visiting flood-affected areas in WA. Plus customers claim they were lured into foreign exchange trading and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

E02

Voice Debate

Tue, Jan 10 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. The biggest floodwaters to hit SA in decades have taken their toll. After the rise of mRNA COVID vaccines, Australian researchers are keen to take part in an mRNA boom.

E03

1941-2023

Wed, Jan 11 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cardinal George Pell will be remembered as one of the nation's most prominent and powerful members of the Catholic clergy. Images suggest land was being cleared for cotton farming before permits were granted.

E04

Deadly Waters

Thu, Jan 12 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Swimmers warned to be careful after a spate of beach drownings. The oncologist who says he'll refuse all medical treatment once he reaches the age of 75. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E05

Sun Cable

Mon, Jan 16 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Billionaires fight over Australia's biggest solar energy project. Laura Tingle interviews Mark Dreyfus. The target for all Australian train and tram stops to be accessible for people living with a disability has not been met.

E06

Lethal Charge

Tue, Jan 17 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The rapid uptake of battery powered vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes is being linked to an increase in fires. Many GPs say they can no longer afford the bulk billing model. Plus meet the bodybuilder with no hands or feet.

E07

Stranded

Wed, Jan 18 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Many residents evacuated from floods in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region are still waiting for word on when they can go home. A Sydney man is campaigning to save his cousin from death row after Iran protests.

E08

Behind the Campaign

Thu, Jan 19 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The debate over an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is intensifying ahead of this year's referendum. The resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus the end of the Parliament House doorstop interview.

E09

Rough Seas

Mon, Jan 23 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are signs that support in the US for AUKUS might be wavering. Experts discuss Australia's COVID strategy. Afghanistan's women's cricket team support Australia's boycott of the one-day cricket series against Afghanistan.

E10

Winds of Change

Tue, Jan 24 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There's heated debate about where to place offshore wind turbines. Laura Tingle interviews Eddie Jones. Some may think the backlash against celebrating on January 26 is a recent phenomenon but history tells a different story.

E11

Cruel & Degrading

Mon, Jan 30 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Victorian coroner has described the events leading up to an Aboriginal woman's death in custody as "cruel and degrading". Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Gates. Families of victims of Lockerbie finally hoping to see justice.

E12

Recurring Tragedy

Tue, Jan 31 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Once again, the death of a young black man after he was beaten by police in the US has sparked anger and despair across the country. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus a long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will soon take place.

E13

Gun Debate

Wed, Feb 1 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Queensland shootout that left six people dead has prompted calls for a national firearm registry. Sarah Ferguson interviews Pat Turner. Plus a growing number of children are refusing to go to school.

E14

Robodebt Questions

Thu, Feb 2 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

This week two former ministers fronted the Royal Commission into Robodebt. Remote schools are facing a crippling teacher shortage. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E15

Crime Wave

Mon, Feb 6 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The crime surge in Alice Springs has prompted the return of alcohol bans in central Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus Laura Tingle takes a look at the year ahead in politics.

E16

Damaging Legacy

Tue, Feb 7 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A 7.30 investigation can reveal one juvenile detention centre where there's been a shocking abuse of power by some staff against the teenage detainees they're meant to protect. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Adam Bandt.

E17

Hunger Games

Wed, Feb 8 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As rental prices continue to grow, renting a home is now out of reach for many families. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

E18

Fine Print

Thu, Feb 9 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Three neighbours on the same flooded street had different insurance claim outcomes. Norman Swan on the fifth dose of the COVID vaccine. Plus Laura Tingle on the week in politics.

E19

Full Control

Mon, Feb 13 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, chief of the Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce. Snowy 2.0 tunnel-boring machine grinds to halt and a hole appears on the surface. Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

E20

Left in Limbo

Tue, Feb 14 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Thousands of refugees will still be in limbo after the government's changes to temporary protection visas. Parents of an 11-year-old autistic boy grieve his "entirely preventable" death in care of Civic Disability Services.

E21

Maternity Gap

Wed, Feb 15 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Women are having babies on the roadside as the closure of maternity services force expectant mothers to travel further. Laura Tingle on the day in politics. There's a battle on our beaches between jet skiers and swimmers.

E22

Cut Off

Thu, Feb 16 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

We visit the Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing six weeks after it was devasted by floods. US fighter jets have now shot four mysterious objects out of the sky. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E23

Art Attack

Mon, Feb 20 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The rise of vandalism on artworks by protesters is causing headaches for galleries. Sarah Ferguson interviews Noel Pearson. Plus Dr Norman Swan looks at whether there are health benefits to ice baths.

E24

Miners Lost

Tue, Feb 21 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Dugald River mine tragedy. Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is under increasing scrutiny in Australia. Plus the Queensland government has introduced a controversial bill for tougher youth crime laws.

E25

Total Devastation

Wed, Feb 22 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

New Zealand is grappling with one of its biggest natural disasters in history. Laura Tingle on the day in politics. Plus the federal government restarts water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan target.

E26

One Year On

Thu, Feb 23 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. Plus there are concerns Victoria could risk a repeat of the so-called Lawyer X scandal.

E27

Debt Nation

Mon, Feb 27 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An Alan Kohler 7.30 special on the cost of living crisis. Plus educators are sounding the alarm over ChatGPT, warning the chat bot could make cheating easier.

E28

Tax on Super

Tue, Feb 28 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle looks at the Albanese government's decision to cap the tax concession on multi-million-dollar superannuation balances. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

E29

'Cheated'

Wed, Mar 1 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As the NSW election looms, the state's Coalition government has been accused of pork barrelling in a bushfire grants program meant to help devastated communities. Sarah Ferguson interviews Independent MP Allegra Spender.

E30

Take Responsibility

Thu, Mar 2 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Former minister Stuart Robert says he publicly defended the Robodebt scheme despite having concerns about its legality. Laura Tingle looks at the broader debate about tax changes that could improve the budget bottom line.

E31

Up in the Air

Mon, Mar 6 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The government's safeguard mechanism explained. Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt. Plus mine workers speak out about safety.

E32

Farm Fight

Tue, Mar 7 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal government is pushing ahead with its plan to ban live sheep exports. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Plus Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

E33

Hot House

Wed, Mar 8 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Some public housing tenants and private renters are enduring scorching temperatures in their homes. The rural health crisis is also hitting larger regional cities. Plus Taiwan's military is extending its conscription time.

E34

Power Switch

Thu, Mar 9 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Victorian government promised to bring back state-owned energy, but so far few details have been released. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Kevin Rudd. Plus the Australian animator nominated for an Oscar.

E35

Going Without

Mon, Mar 13 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Children are going hungry as food insecurity rises in Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Plus miners speak out publicly about safety concerns.

E36

Big Spend

Tue, Mar 14 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Details of the AUKUS deal have been unveiled in the US. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Scott Morrison, and Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead.

E37

Counter Attack

Wed, Mar 15 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Former PM Paul Keating has called the AUKUS submarine agreement "the worst deal in all history". Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Thousands of jobs have been promised as part of the submarine deal.

E38

Knife Edge

Thu, Mar 16 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Twelve years after Labor was swept from power in NSW, polls show they could be in with a chance at next week's election. The mass protests in Israel against the government. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E39

Collision Course

Mon, Mar 20 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The class action against the AFL over concussion. Sarah Ferguson interviews Russia's ambassador to Australia. Plus Australia is once again set to play a role in a NASA moon landing.

E40

'Final Warning'

Tue, Mar 21 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E41

Battle of Waterloo

Wed, Mar 22 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Public housing residents angry about having to move for redevelopment. Laura Tingle interviews former Treasury secretary Ken Henry. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Jennifer Saunders.

E42

Hot Seat

Thu, Mar 23 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

All eyes will be on the battleground seat of East Hills at the NSW election. Laura Tingle interviews referendum working group member Thomas Mayo. The number of Australians who can't afford to go to the doctor is on the rise.

E43

Stunned

Mon, Mar 27 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The use of carbon dioxide to stun pigs before slaughter is legal and widespread, but activists believe the industry doesn't want you to know what it looks like. Plus Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

E44

Doing Deals

Tue, Mar 28 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Federal Opposition finds itself out in the cold as Labor and the Greens work together on climate policy. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins days before she finishes up in the role.

E45

Aston Votes

Wed, Mar 29 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Liberal Party is trying to cling on to the seat of Aston at this weekend's federal by-election. The legal stoush over the validity of a tax on electric cars. Sarah Ferguson interviews actors Ben Affleck and Chris Tucker.

E46

Final Day

Thu, Mar 30 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle looks at the day in politics. This month the US experienced one of the biggest bank failures in its history. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Russell Crowe.

E47

Council Chaos

Mon, Apr 3 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

'Extreme' group's plan to influence local councils. The fallout from the Aston by-election. Plus remembering Indigenous leader Yunupingu.

E48

Rate Relief

Tue, Apr 4 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The RBA has left interest rates on hold after 10 consecutive rate rises. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. Plus an investigation triggered by 7.30 has found Medicare is bleeding billions of dollars.

E49

Opposing Voice

Wed, Apr 5 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Liberal Party announce its formal opposition to the Voice. Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. The collapse of home builder Porter Davis sends shockwaves through the industry.

E50

Opposing Voice

Thu, Apr 6 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Marcia Langton about the Liberal Party's opposition to the Voice. Cultural institutions including the National Gallery and National Library will get more funding. An Australian photo journalist's escape from Myanmar.

E51

Hacked

Mon, Apr 10 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The 17-year-old hacker helping organisations identify their weaknesses. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor and now chair of Brookfield, which is buying Origin Energy.

E52

Finding Their Voice

Tue, Apr 11 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews former Indigenous Australians minister Ken Wyatt about his decision to quit the Liberal Party over its opposition to the Voice. The surfing project helping former defence personnel living with PTSD.

E53

Pay Packet Pain

Wed, Apr 12 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Critics say a new generation of payday lenders are saddling people already in debt with loans they can't afford. Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Leeser. Plus new medical hope for patients with complex disabilities.

E54

Undrinkable

Thu, Apr 13 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Australian town where residents are too frightened to drink tap water. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E55

Search Powers

Mon, Apr 17 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are concerns an extension of Queensland Police search powers will erode civil liberties. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It's estimated hundreds of military veterans become homeless each year.

E56

741 Days

Tue, Apr 18 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Australian man who has spent the past two years in an Iraq jail. Trying to stop the damage cats can do to wildlife and the environment. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews NDIS Minister Bill Shorten.

E57

Privileged Access

Wed, Apr 19 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In a scathing report, Victoria's anti-corruption commission has found the state Labor government pressured public servants to ensure lucrative training contracts were awarded to a key party ally. Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator David Pocock. Unveiling the Mary River's secrets.

E58

RBA Review

Thu, Apr 20 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Reserve Bank set for its biggest overhaul in decades after a review. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Families are scrambling to find homes for their loved ones as a number of aged care facilities close.

E59

Missile Age

Mon, Apr 24 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle looks at the review of the defence force. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus the discovery of the shipwreck of the Montevideo Maru.

E60

Lest We Forget

Tue, Apr 25 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The changing face of Anzac Day. Sarah Ferguson interviews Smartmatic lawyer Erik Connolly. Plus the travel company helping teenagers with hidden disabilities, like autism, go on holiday.

E61

Skills Barrier

Wed, Apr 26 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle looks at the Albanese government's review of the migration system. Sarah Ferguson interviews Adam Bandt. Pig abattoir ceases operations amid investigation into "serious and disturbing" allegations.

E62

Reasonable Doubt

Thu, Apr 27 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

New evidence in the Kathleen Folbigg case. ACT to introduce new laws to restrict medical procedures on children who are born intersex. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E63

Use of Force

Mon, May 1 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A family wants answers after man's death during police siege. Laura Tingle interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. A vitriolic campaign against LGBT people is spilling onto the streets of Sydney and Melbourne.

E64

3.85%

Tue, May 2 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

After a brief pause, the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate by another 25 basis points. David Speers interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. In Papua New Guinea's highlands, high-powered weapons have escalated tribal fighting.

E65

No One Left Behind

Wed, May 3 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Pressure on the government to help Australians living below the poverty line this budget. Inside a supervised injecting room. Plus will the inland rail from Melbourne to Brisbane ever be finished?

E66

Bitter Pill

Thu, May 4 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A move to make prescriptions cheaper has sparked a conflict between the Pharmacy Guild and the government. Laura Tingle interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Rising cost of living is changing the university experience.

E67

Balancing the Books

Mon, May 8 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What to expect in tomorrow's federal budget. Consumers of cosmetic injectables warn of the possible complications. Plus the push to increase the JobSeeker payment.

E68

Balancing Act

Wed, May 10 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mixed reactions to the federal government's budget. Laura Tingle interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus Australian families consumed by concern for relatives caught up in the conflict in Sudan.

E69

Budget Reply 2023

Thu, May 11 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

After giving his budget reply speech in parliament, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton sits down for an interview with Laura Tingle.

E70

On Ice

Mon, May 15 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Women warned about emotional, physical and financial toll of egg freezing. Sarah Ferguson interviews Tom Hanks about his debut novel. First images of the Blythe Star ship wreck, which disappeared off Tasmania 50 years ago.

E71

Breach of Trust

Tue, May 16 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The scandal engulfing consulting firm PwC has raised serious questions for the government. Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Assange's father, John Shipton. Plus Australia's police shortage is at crisis point.

E72

Help

Wed, May 17 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal budget delivered little relief to ease the hefty student loan debts of 3 million Australians. Plus women are increasingly turning to egg freezing and some people are dipping into their superannuation to afford it.

E73

Foreign Target

Thu, May 18 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How a meeting at a Chinese Starbucks raised alarm bells for an Australian popstar. AI development is accelerating at a pace that is concerning to some industry insiders. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E74

Jailed

Mon, May 22 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Former rock climbing coach Stephen Mitchell sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing six girls. The NT on the cusp of developing one of the world's largest shale gas developments. Sarah interviews Stella Assange.

E75

Through the Roof

Tue, May 23 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Renters across the country continue to face hikes to the cost of their housing. Concerns about Tasmania's new stadium has spilled from public protests into the party room. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Bernardine Evaristo.

E76

Money Rules

Wed, May 24 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Australian banking system being used by criminals to move huge sums of stolen money. A rockstar reception for Narendra Modi in Sydney. News of a 95-year-old dementia patient being tasered by police made global headlines.

E77

Betrayal of Trust

Thu, May 25 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The AFP has launched an investigation into a former executive of consulting firm PwC. Sarah Ferguson interviews director George Miller. Plus the Australians finding success in the global juggernaut of K-pop.

E78

Fighting Extradition

Mon, May 29 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The wife of Australian citizen Daniel Duggan, who is accused of training Chinese military pilots by the US, speaks out. WA Premier Mark McGowan announces he's retiring from politics. Sarah Ferguson interviews Warren Mundine.

E79

Cold Case

Tue, May 30 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Across the country there are hundreds of cold cases that don't attract attention. The housing construction industry has is leaving customers worried. Performance group Hot Brown Honey are at the forefront of political change.

E80

No Refunds

Wed, May 31 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The reality of e-commerce doesn't always match the glitzy marketing. The world's top AI experts warn mitigating the "risk of extinction" from AI should be a global priority. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers.

E81

Judgement Day

Thu, Jun 1 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Federal Court judge has thrown out Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation claims against three newspapers and three veterans.

E82

Pardoned

Mon, Jun 5 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from jail. Sarah Ferguson interviews Anthony Albanese. Plus South Australia has passed laws to significantly increase penalties for those who engage in disruptive protests.

E83

Freedom

Tue, Jun 6 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

We meet the people who campaigned for Kathleen Folbigg's release. The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 4.1 per cent. Plus the fallout from the AFL's investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.

E84

Shadow Workforce

Wed, Jun 7 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The issue of private sector consultants doing the work of the government. The inquiry into the Maribyrnong River flood. A program is teaching Indigenous women to take a lead role in protecting Australia's iconic coral reefs.

E85

Ben Roberts-Smith

Thu, Jun 8 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An exclusive report of another incident allegedly involving Ben Roberts-Smith during a mission in Afghanistan. Complaints about the use of excessive force by SA Police. Plus Sarah interviews Housing Minister Julie Collins.

E86

Tragic Crash

Mon, Jun 12 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ten people dead and others injured in a bus crash in the Hunter Valley. Albanese government drawn into a saga involving Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Two Sydney hospitals launch clinical trials of uterus transplants.

E87

Horror Crash

Tue, Jun 13 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The first fire crew on the scene of the Hunter Valley bus crash have spoken of their rescue operation. The ACT government's takeover of Calvary Hospital. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Dean Parkin.

E88

Indicted

Wed, Jun 14 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time this year. WA's controversial prescribed burning regime comes under the microscope. Those in the most remote parts of the country are facing unique cost of living challenges.

E89

Senator Lidia Thorpe

Thu, Jun 15 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Senator Lidia Thorpe has detailed encounters in parliament that had made her feel unsafe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mathias Cormann, and speaks to Steve Smith ahead of the First Ashes Test tomorrow.

E90

Revealed

Mon, Jun 19 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The public trustee's cone of silence and the fight to have their stories heard. Legislation to hold a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed. Sarah Ferguson interviews Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney.

E91

By Order of the State

Tue, Jun 20 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More stories of financial mismanagement in our investigation into Public Trustees. Jacqui Lambie has asked the ICC to investigate senior ADF commanders for alleged war crimes. Plus 'Mao's Last Dancer' Li Cunxin retires.

E92

Shortchanged

Wed, Jun 21 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More than a decade after the Gonski review, there's still a funding gap between public and private schools. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather.

E93

Winter Break

Thu, Jun 22 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Time is running out for rescue vessels to locate the missing submersible Titan. Australian classrooms are among the most disrupted in the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews former FBI director James Comey.

E94

Power Play

Mon, Jun 26 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The weekend's rebellion by the Wagner group and what it means for Vladimir Putin. Sarah Ferguson interviews Boris Bondarev. Plus tributes have been flowing in for former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died suddenly aged 74.

E95

Posting Crime Online

Tue, Jun 27 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Young people in Queensland are increasingly posting videos designed to shock on social media. The list of Australian businesses trialling a four-day work week is growing rapidly. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Matildas star Clare Polkinghorne ahead of the Women's World Cup.

E96

Powering On

Wed, Jun 28 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Queensland government's pumped hydro scheme is under the microscope. Sarah Ferguson interviews Idris Elba. A Victorian town dealing with the fallout of a fatal joyride where four young people were killed.

E97

Serious Corrupt Conduct

Thu, Jun 29 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

NSW's corruption watchdog has released its findings into Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ashleigh Raper about ICAC findings. Plus, the aftermath of Russia's Wagner mutiny.

E98

Power Shock

Mon, Jul 3 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Power bills are rising for millions of Australians as the new financial year begins. Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives in Australia to discuss trade and defence.

E99

Heather's Story

Tue, Jul 4 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The first professional female athlete has been diagnosed with CTE in a landmark case. The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold for July. Sarah Ferguson interviews director Warwick Thornton and actress Cate Blanchett.

E100

Corruption Watchdog

Wed, Jul 5 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle examines the new National Anti-Corruption Commission. Doctors are worried bowel cancer is on the rise in younger people. The death of a teenager in police custody has led to violent riots and unrest in France.

E101

Eliminating HIV

Thu, Jul 6 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sydney is on track to become the first place to effectively eliminate HIV transmission in the world. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Tony Abbott about the Voice. Plus can electric induction really match gas in the kitchen?

E102

'Crude and Cruel'

Mon, Jul 10 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The damning findings from the Robodebt Royal Commission. Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Shorten. Plus we go inside a clinic that allows mums with drug or alcohol dependence to bring their kids with them.

E103

Underworld Conflict

Tue, Jul 11 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The assassination of a senior Sydney crime figure has led to fears of a new round of underworld conflict. Scars remain six months on from the Fitzroy Crossing floods. Sarah Ferguson interviews Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig.

E104

Bill Shock

Wed, Jul 12 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

New data from the ACCC shows millions of consumers are paying more on power bills than they should. The fight for local content requirements on streaming platforms. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Alastair Campbell.

E105

RBA Update

Thu, Jul 13 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle on the future of the Reserve Bank. Voters in the Gold Coast seat of Fadden will return to the polls on Saturday. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

E106

Beyond the Law

Mon, Jul 17 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How the big four accounting firms infiltrated governments, earning more than $10bn over a decade. Michele Bullock the next RBA Governor and the legacy of Philip Lowe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

E107

Lawyer X Saga

Tue, Jul 18 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Lawyers condemn comments from Daniel Andrews over the Lawyer X special investigation. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Victoria will no longer host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost blowouts.

E108

On Their Own Terms

Wed, Jul 19 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws are being reviewed, renewing a debate around access for people with dementia. Education Minister Jason Clare has released the first draft of the universities accord.

E109

Heatwave

Thu, Jul 20 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Extreme heat is currently smothering the northern hemisphere, but could Australia face a similar heatwave this summer? A former prisoner of war held by Russian forces tells his story of survival. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Anna Funder.

E110

Living a Nightmare

Mon, Jul 24 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Former US Marine pilot Daniel Duggan speaks publicly for the first time as he fights extradition to the US. Scammers are using popular psychics' identities to trick people out of money on social media. Plus diver Cassiel Rousseau makes history at the World Aquatics Championships.

E111

Fighting Alzheimer's

Tue, Jul 25 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trials for the drug Donanemab indicate it could slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but not everyone is convinced. Sarah Ferguson interviews the Prime Minister of Tonga, Siaosi Sovaleni. Plus the scientists hoping to get lab-grown meat onto your dinner plate.

E112

Trending Down

Wed, Jul 26 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Consumer prices have eased by more than expected from April to June. Concerns about the potential for a perceived conflict of interest in the decision not to pursue prosecutions in the Lawyer X scandal. Plus the flow-on effects from Victoria's decision to ban logging in state forests.

E113

Operation Sandon

Thu, Jul 27 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog hands down Operation Sandon report. Sarah Ferguson interviews Noel Pearson. A plan for a cheaper regional Commonwealth Games was provided to Victorian Government senior bureaucrats in 2021.

E114

Blood on the Streets

Mon, Jul 31 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ongoing gun violence ramps up in Sydney with five people shot in five days. Federal Parliament returns from the winter break. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Peter Dutton.

E115

On Hold

Tue, Aug 1 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for another month. Telstra has sent letters to deceased customers despite their family members pleading to stop the mail. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Football Australia CEO James Johnson.

E116

Harmful Cult

Wed, Aug 2 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E117

Line of Fire

Thu, Aug 3 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There's been a spike in fatal police shootings across Australia over the past 12 months. Sarah Ferguson interviews Leslie Caldwell. Plus Australia is set to re-enter the growing global 'space race'.

E118

Leaked Report

Mon, Aug 7 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The weekend's Garma Festival was an important opportunity to build momentum for the Yes case. Plus Australia takes on Denmark in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

E119

Dust Up

Tue, Aug 8 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Calls for an overhaul of mine regulations after heavy metals found in residents' blood and rainwater. What happens when one medical practitioner calls out another online? In the build up to the Voice referendum, communities around the country are grappling with where they stand on the vote.

E120

Like a Prisoner

Wed, Aug 9 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Inside the world of Tasmania's 'living Buddha'. Sarah Ferguson interviews Pat Anderson. Plus the WA Government has scrapped its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws.

E121

Deadly Meal

Thu, Aug 10 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Locals in Leongatha are still reeling from the deaths of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nick Coyle. Illicit tobacco has become a thriving trade, costing billions in lost tax revenue.

E122

Risky Business

Mon, Aug 14 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A decline in the big four's auditing quality stokes fears of a corporate collapse. Laura Tingle interviews Alicia Ferguson-Cook. Plus new research shows alarming levels of antisemitism on university campuses.

E123

Flight Emergency

Tue, Aug 15 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How a routine Sydney to Malaysia flight became a nightmare for hundreds of passengers onboard. This week marks 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Laura Tingle interviews Wynton Marsalis.

E124

Housing Deal

Wed, Aug 16 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

National Cabinet has agreed to build 1.2 million new homes over five years. With wall-to-wall Labor governments on the mainland, Tasmania is the only Liberal state. The Matildas take on England in the World Cup semi-finals.

E125

Carbon Credits

Thu, Aug 17 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's most popular carbon credit scheme questioned by experts. Laura Tingle interviews Anthony Albanese. Plus the push for more funding to develop the next generation of Matildas.

E126

Culture of Silence

Mon, Aug 21 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Nuix insider lifts the lid on the share market disaster that cost investors billions. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jennifer Westacott. Plus we meet one of the world's emerging orchestra conductors who's breaking the mould.

E127

Behind Closed Doors

Tue, Aug 22 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to strengthen the powers of its anti-corruption commission. An inquiry hears new evidence which has given the friends and family of Crispin Dye a glimmer of hope. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Penny Wong.

E128

Sky High Fares

Wed, Aug 23 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Why did the government knock back Qatar Airways' request to run more flights into Australia? John Clarke's daughter on the joy and frustrations of growing up with a natural comedian. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers.

E129

Tough Decisions

Thu, Aug 24 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Alan Joyce after Qantas revealed a $1.7 billion profit. The issues that dominate the intergenerational report released by Jim Chalmers. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

E130

Exposing Cruelty

Mon, Aug 28 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Confronting footage allegedly captures Australian sheep being handled in violation of export regulations. Queensland decides to allow police watch houses to be used as youth detention centres. Sarah interviews Angus Taylor.

E131

Getting Off Gas

Tue, Aug 29 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The push to ban new household gas connections is gaining momentum but the gas lobby is fighting back. The 'cash stuffing' method that's gained popularity as a budgeting hack. Plus we go inside the West Gate Tunnel Project.

E132

Voting on the Voice

Wed, Aug 30 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has been set for October 14. Tonight, 7.30 hears from all the states and territories and Laura Tingle assesses the state of play on day one of the campaign.

E133

Contracted Care

Thu, Aug 31 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle examines the government's latest industrial relations reforms. Queensland's resource sector has had more than 55 deaths in the workplace since the turn of the century. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen.

E134

Voicing Opposition

Mon, Sep 4 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A look ahead to federal parliament's sitting week. Sarah Ferguson interviews Tony Burke. Plus a New South Wales inquiry is examining more than 30 unsolved LGBTIQ hate crimes.

E135

On Hold

Tue, Sep 5 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold after Philip Lowe's last meeting as Governor. Alan Joyce spends his final week as Qantas CEO. Plus injuries sustained at childcare centres are on the rise.

E136

Building Up

Wed, Sep 6 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Planning laws across Australia are set to be overhauled in an effort to speed up housing construction. The dangers of zoonotic diseases, and why they're becoming more common. Plus Laura Tingle speaks to Bruce Bonyhady about the NDIS.

E137

Call for Help

Thu, Sep 7 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The inquest into how a knife-wielding 20-year-old was fatally shot by police. Short-term rentals and their impact on the housing crisis. Plus Laura Tingle interviews Catherine King.

E138

Blind Trust

Mon, Sep 11 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The collapse of an investment scheme has left a trail of debt totalling more than $80 million. Laura Tingle interviews Greens Leader Adam Bandt. Plus the search for survivors after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco.

E139

Through the Roof

Tue, Sep 12 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Hundreds of thousands of Australian homes are becoming uninsurable. A floating barge has become a symbol of the UK government's approach to managing refugees. Queensland's Premier has returned to quell leadership speculation.

E140

Deep Regret

Wed, Sep 13 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The High Court has rejected an appeal by Qantas after the Federal Court found the airline had illegally sacked staff. It's the final sitting week of parliament before the Voice referendum. David Speers speaks to Nick Kaldas.

E141

Voicing Concern

Thu, Sep 14 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Both Yes and No sides of the Voice campaign hit the streets in Western Sydney - Australia's third-largest economy. David Speers speaks to Kerrynne Liddle. Search and rescue teams struggle to reach remote towns impacted by Morocco's earthquake.

E142

Life on Hold

Mon, Sep 18 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

One of the taxpayers helped by ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has spoken out for the first time. Tens of thousands marched in support of a Yes vote. Laura Tingle interviews Nicholas Moore, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia.

E143

First Big Test

Tue, Sep 19 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle speaks to NSW Premier Chris Minns after his government's first budget. The tone of the Indigenous Voice debate in the spotlight. More than 35,000 who survived the catastrophic floods in Libya are still in danger.

E144

Secret Recordings

Wed, Sep 20 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Between June and August of 2017, Tasmania Police secretly recorded dozens of conversations that should have been protected by legal privilege. NSW government's mining strategy under scrutiny amidst community concerns. Laura Tingle interviews Ian Macfarlane.

E145

Fire Ready?

Thu, Sep 21 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are concerns about the nation's bushfire readiness ahead of a season of catastrophic fire conditions. A group of Australian MPs are lobbying for the release of Julian Assange. The allegations of sexual assault and abuse against actor and comedian Russell Brand.

E146

Work Shift

Mon, Sep 25 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers after the release of the Employment White Paper. Local, state and federal authorities in Canberra for the first bushfire summit. Plus the future of the Murdoch media empire.

E147

It's Time

Tue, Sep 26 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation. Health experts are warning a fentanyl influx would lead to a 'disaster' in Victoria. Tasmania's Commission of Inquiry into the government's responses to child sexual abuse has delivered its final report.

E148

Revenue is King

Wed, Sep 27 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A review of PwC found there were several factors that contributed to "integrity failures" at the consulting firm. Sarah interviews Simon Birmingham and former UK PM Theresa May. Two Holocaust survivors reunite after 78 years.

E149

Powering On

Thu, Sep 28 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Analysis finds extending Eraring's lifespan could cost $1.7 billion in damages a year. Some of Australia's newest citizens are among the biggest supporters of the Voice. Sarah interviews acclaimed US artist Lonnie Holley.

E150

Total Devotion

Mon, Oct 2 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

One man's remarkable exit from a Buddhist group accused of operating like a cult. High rents pushing older single women into shared housing. A world-leading system designed in Australia aimed to counter the threat of drones.

E151

Missing Millions

Tue, Oct 3 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The search for $50 million lost after an Australian crypto exchange collapsed. We travel to three Indigenous communities in North Queensland to get their views on the Voice. The Tasmanian Liberal government is in disarray.

E152

Treaty Before Voice?

Wed, Oct 4 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The No campaigners pushing for a treaty instead of the Voice. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. Plus gas-rich Western Australia is facing an energy reckoning.

E153

Dismissed

Thu, Oct 5 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The sacked Principal from Brisbane's St Paul's School breaks his silence in an exclusive interview. The ousting of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House after nine months in the chair. Laura Tingle interviews David Pocock.

E154

At War

Mon, Oct 9 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Many Israeli citizens say they've been let down by catastrophic military and intelligence failures. Some Sikh leaders believe they're at risk of targeted attacks. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shivshankar Menon.

E155

Tension

Tue, Oct 10 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Efforts to display solidarity after the weekend's terror attacks has exposed deep rifts in Australia. Sarah interviews Mustafa Barghouti. A major No donor aiming to defeat the Voice is an investor in Indigenous land ventures.

E156

Taken Hostage

Wed, Oct 11 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Canadian woman with links to Australia is believed to be one of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Sarah Ferguson travels to Possession Island with leading 'Yes' campaigner Noel Pearson.

E157

Voice Vote

Thu, Oct 12 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

On Saturday, Australians will vote on a constitutional change that, if successful, will provide recognition of Indigenous Australians and a Voice to Parliament. We cross the country to assess the state of play just days out.

E158

After the Vote

Mon, Oct 16 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The defeat of the Voice referendum raises the question of how we now address Indigenous disadvantage. Palestinians in Gaza's north have been warned to leave for their own safety. Sarah Ferguson interviews Naftali Bennett, the former prime minister of Israel.

E159

Caught in the Conflict

Tue, Oct 17 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Fear among Palestinians of Israeli violence is growing. Sarah interviews Basem Naim, Hamas' Head of International Relations. Plus Martin Scorsese discusses his latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon.

E160

War Continues

Wed, Oct 18 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There is turmoil in Gaza after a strike on a hospital is believed to have killed hundreds. Australia's competition watchdog is pushing for more power to monitor the airline industry. Plus the Sydney Opera House turns 50.

E161

Teen Gangs

Thu, Oct 19 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Concerns are growing about a spate of violent knife crimes carried out by teenagers. How Australia's politicians are responding to the war in Israel. There are calls for more to be done for first responders' mental health.

E162

Unpoliced Pots of Gold

Mon, Oct 23 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An investigation into the podiatry industry. A University of Sydney student is among an estimated one million displaced Palestinians. Plus remembering Former Governor-General Bill Hayden.

E163

Up in Smoke

Tue, Oct 24 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An increase in the cost of smoking has coincided with a growth in the tobacco black market. Sarah Ferguson interviews Cheng Lei. Plus a debate has opened up over the future of special schools.

E164

Still Waiting

Wed, Oct 25 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Lismore residents say its flood buyback scheme is mired in delays and confusion. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lynn Hastings. Plus the Australian government announces extra troops deployed to the Middle East.

E165

Missing

Thu, Oct 26 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The families of hostages in Gaza have become a powerful political force in Israel. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Regev. Plus an antique gun collector believes he's acquired a gun used by Ned Kelly's infamous gang.

E166

Second Stage

Mon, Oct 30 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Israel says its war with Hamas has reached the next stage. Sarah Ferguson interviews Majed Bamya. The war in the Middle East and chaos on Capitol Hill threatened to derail Anthony Albanese's Washington trip last week.

E167

Referendum Rejected

Tue, Oct 31 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Looking back at the Voice Yes campaign. Queensland's devastating fire crisis continues to wreak havoc. Plus Virgin Australia is sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars of unused flight credits that expire this year.

E168

Deadly Dust

Wed, Nov 1 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As governments consider introducing a total ban on engineered stone, suppliers are pushing back. Fire crews across Queensland have spent another day fighting blazes. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Ehud Olmert, former PM of Israel.

E169

China Visit

Thu, Nov 2 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Anthony Albanese will be visiting China this weekend - the first trip by an Australian PM in seven years. The unsuccessful Voice referendum has sparked a backlash in Queensland. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Kevin Rudd.

E170

Web of Lies

Mon, Nov 6 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Inside one psychologist's web of lies. The markets have priced in an interest rate rise tomorrow as a near certainty. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Jennifer Morgan.

E171

Escape From Gaza

Tue, Nov 7 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been a long journey home for some Australians trapped in Gaza for the past month. A battle over the health of the Murray Darling Basin is brewing. Plus Sarah Ferguson speaks to Jim Chalmers about the RBA's rate rise.

E172

Who is Netanyahu

Wed, Nov 8 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The October 7 attack on Israel has shattered the myth of Benjamin Netanyahu. An Optus outage left more than 10 million customers unable to use their phones and internet services. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Regev.

E173

Summit Season

Thu, Nov 9 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Anthony Albanese has faced questions about whether Australia is doing enough on climate change. Questions remain unanswered over the Optus outage. The fraud trial that will decide the future of Donald Trump's business empire.

E174

The Influencers

Mon, Nov 13 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The government's response to the Robodebt royal commission. In Canberra, lobbyists outnumber the politicians they seek to influence. Concerns over the rise in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents since the Israel-Gaza war.

E175

Building on a Burial Site

Tue, Nov 14 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How an Indigenous burial ground was uncovered at a $3 billion housing development. The story of a woman caught in the cracks of the justice system. Plus Sarah interviews Ayman Safadi, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Jordan.

E176

Legal Headache

Wed, Nov 15 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The government has released 83 people from immigration detention following a High Court ruling. Sarah Ferguson interviews Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission. Plus what happens to Gaza after the war ends?

E177

Predatory Practices

Thu, Nov 16 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Financial counsellors say Centrepay is being misused by some providers to exploit vulnerable Australians. For Australians who have returned from Gaza, it hasn't been easy adjusting to normal life.

E178

Time Bomb

Mon, Nov 20 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are hopes a deal could soon be reached to free some of the hostages being held in Gaza. The mission to save Tasmania's giant kelp forests. Plus Sarah interviews filmmaker Ridley Scott about his latest epic, Napoleon.

E179

Ripped Off

Tue, Nov 21 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Financial counsellors say hundreds of Indigenous customers have been ripped off by Telstra after staff sold them products they couldn't afford. Plus a standoff between a developer and a builder left apartment buyers in limbo.

E180

Restoring Trust

Wed, Nov 22 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Israel and Hamas have reached a temporary ceasefire deal. Sarah Ferguson speaks with Yifat Zailer, who is waiting for news of her relatives imprisoned in Gaza. The independent MPs pushing for greater transparency and accountability in politics.

E181

Schools Strike

Thu, Nov 23 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Social media is feeding a steady stream of content to young people about the Israel-Gaza conflict. Next week a coronial inquest into the deaths of two teenage girls resumes in Bourke. Plus The Australian Ballet's Swan Lake.

E182

Political Pain

Mon, Nov 27 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Albanese government is finishing the year in a world of political pain. Sarah Ferguson interviews Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Plus at least 18 homes have been lost in the bushfires in Perth.

E183

I don't Feel Free

Tue, Nov 28 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

We hear from one of the men released from indefinite immigration detention after the High Court ruling. 7.30's Adam Harvey reports from Israel, where communities in the north are being evacuated due to the simmering dispute with Hezbollah. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins.

E184

E-scooter Safety

Wed, Nov 29 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E-scooters are becoming a common sight in some cities, but one injured man has a warning for riders. Sarah Ferguson interviews Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission. A stingray-like animal found in only one Tasmanian harbour is fast disappearing.

E185

Political Heat

Thu, Nov 30 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The controversy brewing at this year's UN climate summit, COP28. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Plus cars are getting bigger and bigger as SUVs, utes and pickup trucks rise in popularity.

E186

Debt Loop

Mon, Dec 4 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Experts are calling on the Victorian government to pause or scrap the multi-billion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop. The latest on the Israel-Gaza war. Plus the controversy that has rocked the Australian theatre world.

E187

Army of Drones

Tue, Dec 5 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Alan Kohler on the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold. Norman Swan with the latest on COVID. Plus Ukraine pioneered the use of drones in the early stages of the war, but Russia is catching up.

E188

Culture of Fear

Wed, Dec 6 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Victorian ombudsman has released a scathing report about the state's public service. Australians have been promised cleaner and cheaper energy, but insiders are casting doubt on when. Laura Tingle interviews Mark Dreyfus.

E189

Supermarkets 'Price Gouging'?

Thu, Dec 7 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Senate inquiry will investigate why we're paying more at supermarket checkouts. Laura Tingle interviews NDIS Minister Bill Shorten. There's been a spike in domestic violence related deaths in South Australia.

E190

The Next Premier?

Mon, Dec 11 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The contenders to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland Premier. The Rozelle Interchange has been mired in controversy after it brought parts of Sydney to a standstill. Laura Tingle interviews Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.

E191

Climate Cop Out?

Tue, Dec 12 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The UN Climate Summit COP28 has left some world leaders deeply unhappy. The debate over single-sex versus co-ed schooling. The plan for hundreds of thousands of new homes in Melbourne has some experts scratching their heads.

E192

Growing Pains

Wed, Dec 13 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What the government's mid-year budget update reveals. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the little town being rezoned to grow 13 times bigger but there's still no infrastructure plan.

E193

High Court Battle

Thu, Dec 14 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Kakadu National Park's traditional owners take Parks Australia to the High Court. Plus the medical student sharing advice on TikTok about studying medicine.

E194

Power Struggle

Mon, Dec 18 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Why super funds are set to play a big part in the nation's energy transition. Laura Tingle interviews Queensland Premier Steven Miles. Plus Rugby League is widely loved in PNG - and now the country wants a team in the NRL.

E195

Selling the Green Dream

Tue, Dec 19 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An ABC investigation found some green super funds invest hundreds of millions of dollars into emissions-heavy industries like coal, oil and gas. NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns. Laura Tingle interviews Alok Sharma.

E196

Deadly Delays

Wed, Dec 20 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ambulance ramping has become a political crisis for the Queensland government. The NT and WA governments have been keeping their internal modelling on emissions for this decade under wraps. What's happened to Alexei Navalny?

E197

The Year in Politics

Thu, Dec 21 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle interviews Anthony Albanese about the year in politics. Australia's largest neighbour will go to the polls in less than two months. Afghanistan's national cricket team has long struggled on the world stage, but now it seems to have turned a corner. (Final for 2023)

Season 2024

199 episodes

E01

Earthquake Epicentre

Mon, Jan 8 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The aftermath of Japan's New Year's Day earthquake. Actor Simon Baker on starring in the new TV series Boy Swallows Universe. Plus the rise of the mullet.

E02

Boeing Blowout

Tue, Jan 9 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Alaska Airlines passengers watched in horror as part of their plane blew out. There are calls for pill testing after several people overdosed at a Melbourne rave. David Speers interviews Queensland Premier Steven Miles.

E03

Outback Space Race

Wed, Jan 10 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A massive expansion is planned for a rocket base in east Arnhem Land, but not everyone is convinced it's what the region needs. David Speers interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Australians saving Vietnam's "broken bears".

E04

Queensland Clean Up

Thu, Jan 11 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Residents in the Gold Coast hinterland are still taking stock of damage wreaked by what's been described as a tornado. David Speers interviews Andrew Forrest. Plus the race for the US presidency ratchets up a notch next week.

E05

Deadly PNG Riots

Mon, Jan 15 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Port Moresby is in a state of emergency after violent riots rocked Papua New Guinea. The royal commission looking into veteran suicides. Some of Tonga's residents are still living in tents two years after a volcanic eruption.

E06

Red Sea Rebels

Tue, Jan 16 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have effectively closed one of the world's most important seaways. Plus Republicans in Iowa have chosen Donald Trump as their presidential nominee.

E07

AI Fears

Wed, Jan 17 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How the government plans to respond to the rapid rise of AI. Plus renewed warnings about the dangers of tourism to active volcanoes.

E08

Supermarkets Under Scrutiny

Thu, Jan 18 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

With governments under pressure to act on the cost-of-living crisis, the big two supermarkets are under scrutiny. In central Australia a crisis is unfolding in the justice system after an exodus of criminal defence lawyers.

E09

On the Brink

Mon, Jan 22 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Middle East appears to be on the brink of a regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Plus the once feared National Rifle Association is under fire in a US fraud trial.

E10

Faulty Towers

Tue, Jan 23 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The mission to stamp out dodgy apartment developers. Genetic testing saves lives but can lead to discrimination in life insurance. Plus Former PM Scott Morrison has announced he will be retiring from politics next month.

E11

Stage 3 Tax Shift

Wed, Jan 24 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal government is about to outline plans to amend the Stage 3 tax cuts. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. A psychologist has gone public with her concerns about conditions in Cairns police watch house.

E12

Air Control Chaos

Mon, Jan 29 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to flight delays, with no end in sight. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews US politician Bernie Sanders.

E13

Named and Shamed

Tue, Jan 30 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The risks of shaming neo-Nazis. Of all the capital cities, rents are growing fastest in Perth. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

E14

Costly Contracts

Wed, Jan 31 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Questions over contracts on Australia's biggest public transport project. El Nino usually means a higher chance of hot, dry conditions - so why is it so wet? Plus the scandal that has rocked the UK Post Office.

E15

Blown Over

Thu, Feb 1 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ill winds are still blowing after a federal decision stopped a key part of Victoria's offshore wind strategy in its tracks. Plus there are concerns that visitors are getting too close to crocodiles in Kakadu.

E16

State Care Inquiry

Mon, Feb 5 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Murder charge for 12-year-old leads to investigation of Victoria's state care system over abuse claims. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

E17

Rates on Hold

Tue, Feb 6 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

E18

Peter Dutton

Wed, Feb 7 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Plus the culture wars continue in Canberra as Parliament returns.

E19

Penny Wong

Thu, Feb 8 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Plus Russian soldiers are marching in to replace the Wagner Group in Africa's "coup belt".

E20

New IR Laws

Mon, Feb 12 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Plus the tourism threat posed by an ant that flies, floats and stings en masse.

E21

Missing

Tue, Feb 13 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What happened to missing Victorian woman Samantha Murphy? Plus the government has released its first Closing the Gap report since the failed Voice referendum.

E22

Rafah Braces

Wed, Feb 14 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are fears an imminent Israeli ground assault in Rafah could jeopardise both Palestinian refugees and Israeli hostages. Former cop says a secret police strike force into gay hate crimes was "dirty, cheap, underhanded".

E23

Doxxing Laws

Thu, Feb 15 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal government plans to criminalise "doxxing" after the details of hundreds of Jewish Australians were published online. The UN believes the torture of Ukrainian civilians by Russian troops has been extensive. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews author Fran Lebowitz.

E24

Contamination Crisis

Mon, Feb 19 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The investigation into how asbestos ended up in mulch around Sydney. Sarah Ferguson interviews Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange. Plus the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

E25

Unexpected Arrivals

Tue, Feb 20 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What happened when dozens of men from south-east Asia arrived unexpectedly by boat in a tiny WA town. Australia's warship fleet is set to be expanded in a multi-billion-dollar shakeup of the navy. Plus the jury is still out on the role psychedelics will play in the Australian health system.

E26

Still Waiting

Wed, Feb 21 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are calls for a national review of electricity security after storms left hundreds of thousands of households without power in Victoria. A deadly massacre in PNG has again put their internal security in the spotlight.

E27

Nickel Woes

Thu, Feb 22 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A supply glut of nickel is squeezing Australia out of the market. Sarah Ferguson interviews former OpenAI board member Helen Toner. Plus journalist Mary Lloyd discovered she had two different types of breast cancer.

E28

Unanswered Questions

Mon, Feb 26 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sydney's LGBTIQ community is on edge after the alleged murder of a young gay couple. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia. Plus the Albanese government is considering changes to HECS payments.

E29

Gender Pay Gap Revealed

Tue, Feb 27 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The gender pay gap in some of Australia's biggest companies revealed. The inquiry into historic sexual abuse in Victoria's education system. Plus tracking turtles in the Murray Darling Basin.

E30

Don Dale Promise

Wed, Feb 28 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The NT govt has pledged to close the Don Dale youth detention centre within months. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb about the investigation into the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

E31

Rolfe Gives Evidence

Thu, Feb 29 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Former police officer Zachary Rolfe has fronted a coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal man. Voters in the suburban Victorian federal seat of Dunkley head to the polls on Saturday in a crucial by-election.

E32

Philippines President

Mon, Mar 4 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The search for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. Plus Captain Cook marched in this year's Mardi Gras and it wasn't the first time.

E33

Childcare Risks

Tue, Mar 5 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The parents who feel let down by the childcare system. Questions over the AUKUS deal. Plus a family devastated by drownings pleads for clearer signs.

E34

The Woman in the Wall

Wed, Mar 6 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

This woman's disappearance went unnoticed for 13 years. She'd been dead all along. Plus Australia's economy grew by a sluggish 0.2 per cent from October to December and 1.5 per cent over the whole year, according to new data.

E35

Ten Years On

Thu, Mar 7 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been 10 years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared with 239 people on board. There's been a development in the case of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. Sarah interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

E36

Cause of Death 'Undetermined'

Mon, Mar 11 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

10 hours after hitting her head at child care, Lilly was dead, leaving her family wanting answers. The town where people and their pets won't drink the tap water. Calls for new laws to improve the lives of pigs at piggeries.

E37

Nuclear Power in Australia

Tue, Mar 12 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O'Brien about the Coalition's push for nuclear energy. Evidence suggests products called toddler milks are at best unnecessary and at worst, harmful.

E38

'My Son's Bike Exploded'

Wed, Mar 13 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Lithium ion batteries are causing fires every day across Australia. Bank branches and ATMs keep disappearing. Plus what can Australia learn from Finland when it comes to childcare?

E39

'Devastating' Bleaching

Thu, Mar 14 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Another mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef has some experts fearing the eco-system is moving closer to a tipping point. Plus the Royal Photoshop scandal that has launched countless conspiracy theories.

E40

Helping Homeowners to go Green

Mon, Mar 18 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The HECS-style loan system being proposed to help homeowners invest in solar energy. The legal process has ended, but Kelly Wilkinson's family are still looking for answers.

E41

Lack of Transparency

Tue, Mar 19 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Calls to scrap Victoria's $2 billion venture capital fund. The taxi industry is celebrating a major court victory, but they're still fighting for their reputation. Plus what's next for Kelly Wilkinson's family after the conviction of Brian Earl Johnston?

E42

Tassie Votes

Wed, Mar 20 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More seats are on offer across the electorates as Tasmania heads to the ballot box on Saturday. Whyalla steelworks' billionaire owner is under pressure on a global scale. Plus Penny Wong meets her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

E43

Excessive Fees and Kickbacks

Thu, Mar 21 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Amid a housing crisis, the whistle is being blown on 'excessive fees' charged by a major strata firm. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews the UK's Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

E44

Spike in Youth Crime

Mon, Mar 25 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The community where a spike in crime triggered tough new penalties that will put more young people behind bars. Was the Calabrian mafia linked to the murder of a Melbourne fruiterer? One third of Australian school students can't read properly.

E45

My Money Was Gone

Tue, Mar 26 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How Australian companies are being used to shift millions of scam funds. The pricing practices used by both airlines and airports under the microscope. Sarah Ferguson interviews actors Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist.

E46

Bushfire Inquest

Wed, Mar 27 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A coronial inquiry into the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires has delivered its findings. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. Plus the stoush between TikTok and Universal Music explained.

E47

Vax Mandate Battle

Thu, Mar 28 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Queensland Government has decided not to appeal against a court finding that some COVID vaccination mandates were unlawful. An Australian man claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin but the UK High Court ruled he wasn't.

E48

Start-Up Slump

Mon, Apr 1 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Why Australian start-ups are struggling. The couple trying to save Bondi's sharks. Plus Australian conductor Simone Young.

E49

Completely Unacceptable

Tue, Apr 2 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus teachers say the ideology of Andrew Tate is driving sexual harassment and misogyny in classrooms.

E50

A Ray of Sunshine

Wed, Apr 3 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Friends remember Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in Gaza. New data reveals who was financially backing the major campaigns in the Voice referendum. Plus calls for improved mine safety after the death of a miner in Ballarat.

E51

What Happened to Aussie Festivals?

Thu, Apr 4 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Why are Australia's music festivals failing? Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus the debate over nuclear power is about to heat up.

E52

Community Under Curfew

Mon, Apr 8 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Family of Alice Springs fatal crash victim speak out after violent fallout. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner from the Israeli Defence Forces. Australian companies are allegedly being used to launder stolen funds and send them offshore.

E53

Illicit Drug Problem

Tue, Apr 9 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Division in the AFL in the aftermath of drug allegations. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus debate in Israel over whether ultra-orthodox men should remain exempt from military service.

E54

Competition Shake-Up

Wed, Apr 10 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The federal government contemplates recognising Palestinian statehood. Japan set to finally allow joint custody but some parents hold little hope of seeing their children again.

E55

Where Do Used Tyres End Up?

Thu, Apr 11 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What happens to our used tyres? Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus the battle for the future of the Olympic Games is being played out in Brisbane.

E56

How the Bondi Attack Unfolded

Mon, Apr 15 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How the Bondi Junction stabbing attack unfolded. Bruce Lehrmann loses his defamation case against Network Ten. Plus the Iran-Israel conflict has escalated.

E57

Terrorist Act

Tue, Apr 16 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sydney is on edge after another knife attack, this time at a church. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Premier Chris Minns. Plus Supermarket bosses grilled at a fiery Senate inquiry.

E58

'Think About Them Every Day'

Wed, Apr 17 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

With their son's killer about to be released on parole, the parents of one-punch victim Thomas Kelly say they were fed a "pack of lies" by the NSW Department of Corrections. Plus the emergency workers who helped save the injured from the Bondi Junction attack.

E59

Who was Joel Cauchi?

Thu, Apr 18 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The horror of the Bondi Junction murders has raised questions about mental health support. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

E60

Musk Fights Social Media Crackdown

Mon, Apr 22 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The standoff between Elon Musk and the Australian government over tweets about the Sydney stabbings. Sarah Ferguson interviews former secretary of the Home Affairs department, Mike Pezzullo. Plus the political candidates hoping to job-share the role of MP.

E61

Boat Arrivals: Vulnerable Coast

Tue, Apr 23 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How was a group of Chinese boat arrivals reportedly able to walk ashore and enter an airbase undetected? Sarah Ferguson interviews author Salman Rushdie. Plus the cave system that lies beneath the Nullarbor Plain.

E62

Soul Destroying

Wed, Apr 24 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An unprecedented inquest is taking us behind the walls of a notorious facility being used to detain juveniles. Inflation was higher than expected in the March quarter. Plus the croc culling debate in the Northern Territory.

E63

A Long Time To Get Answers

Thu, Apr 25 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A NSW coronial inquest finds racial bias impacted the initial investigation into the deaths of two Aboriginal teenagers in 1987. Susan Coyle to become the first woman to lead a 'war-fighting domain' of Australia's military.

E64

My Son is Not a Terrorist

Mon, Apr 29 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Parents of the teenager who stabbed a bishop at a Sydney church speak publicly for the first time. Plus anger and despair about the rising death toll of Australian women has spilled onto the streets.

E65

Mystery Death

Tue, Apr 30 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Earlier this month a Melbourne woman travelled to an alternative wellness centre in country Victoria and never came home. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

E66

Bonza Goes Bust

Wed, May 1 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's newest budget airline is looking increasingly unlikely to fly again. Why so few people catch buses in Melbourne. Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Chris Hemsworth and director George Miller about their film Furiosa.

E67

Child Killer to Appeal Conviction

Thu, May 2 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Infamous child killer Robert Farquharson, imprisoned for life for murdering his three sons, is preparing a fresh bid for freedom. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Joanna Lumley.

E68

Campus Protests Grow

Mon, May 6 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The pro-Palestinian camps popping up at Australian universities. Sarah Ferguson interviews Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Plus can India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi win a third term?

E69

Confronting the DV Crisis

Tue, May 7 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Experts have met in Canberra for a national roundtable on the domestic violence crisis. Financial abuse affects around one in six women. Plus the reality facing workers on the frontline of domestic violence.

E70

Muhammad Taha: Bondi Attack Survivor

Wed, May 8 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The security guard who survived being stabbed during the Bondi Junction attack reveals the full extent of his ordeal. Plus temporary skills shortage visas have become a lifeline for some regional towns struggling to recruit healthcare workers.

E71

'Horrific' Treatment

Thu, May 9 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Shocking footage and new allegations of rough treatment from inside an NDIS provider of last resort. After a series of high-profile knife attacks these teenagers are learning how to defend themselves. Sarah Ferguson interviews musicians Angus and Julia Stone.

E72

Preview: What's in Budget in 2024?

Mon, May 13 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What to expect in this week's budget. The UK government's controversial asylum seeker policy. Plus Melbourne gets a new ferris wheel.

E73

Budget 2024

Tue, May 14 2024 10:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson is joined by Laura Tingle for a 7.30 Special covering everything you need to know about the Budget. Sarah interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor.

E74

Budget Reaction

Wed, May 15 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Critics question the Victoria government's decision to invest millions in a US stratospheric exploration company as the state's debt levels grow. Plus why did Bonza go bust?

E75

Peter Dutton: Budget Reply

Thu, May 16 2024 10:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton after he gives his budget reply speech to parliament. Plus a council has voted to overturn a ban on a same-sex parenting book.

E76

Unstoppable Bird Flu

Mon, May 20 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Bird flu has breached remote Antarctica - Is Australia next? The delicate political balance in New Caledonia has crumbled with alarming speed. Plus a decision is imminent on Julian Assange's US extradition.

E77

Leaders Wanted

Tue, May 21 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

ICC prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders. Fake billing has stolen millions of dollars and that figure is set to rise. Plus an inside look at some of Sydney's new metro stations.

E78

Super or Dental?

Wed, May 22 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There's been an explosion in withdrawals from superannuation to pay for dental treatment. Plus, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has linked the housing crisis to high levels of migration - but what do the numbers say?

E79

ICC Charges are 'Outrageous'

Thu, May 23 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a surprise early election, but will his political gamble pay off? Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and cricketer Nathan Lyon.

E80

Where's the Money?

Mon, May 27 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australians are owed millions by a company that promised tiny homes then failed to deliver. Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Plus meet the artist behind the artworks on the Sydney Opera House for Vivid.

E81

Thousands Feared Missing

Tue, May 28 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been four days since a landslide wiped out a small village in Papua New Guinea. Inside Oregon's drug decriminalisation experiment. Plus the 16-year-old set to represent Australia as breaking debuts at the Paris Olympics.

E82

The Quantum Gamble

Wed, May 29 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Countries around the world are investing billions in the quantum computing race. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan as pressure mounts on Immigration Minister Andrew Giles.

E83

Racism Revealed

Thu, May 30 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Allegations of police racism have been laid bare during the Kumanjayi Walker inquest. Investigators have released their preliminary findings about what happened on last week's Singapore Airlines flight. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Patti LuPone.

E84

Social Media Ban for Kids?

Mon, Jun 3 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Should kids be banned from social media? Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he has no plans to try to reclaim his old seat. Plus a community wants companies like Coca-Cola to stop taking water out of the ground for free.

E85

DV Funding Challenge

Tue, Jun 4 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are calls for the government to devote more funding to domestic violence services. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus an airport rail link in Melbourne has been delayed again.

E86

'Teetering' on the Edge of Recession

Wed, Jun 5 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

New figures show Australia is teetering on the edge of recession. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the number of kids being suspended or expelled from school in Queensland is on the rise.

E87

Fears of Another Landslide

Thu, Jun 6 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Fears of another landslide in PNG's remote highlands are growing by the day. Plus Louise fought for more than 25 years to keep her home, only to watch it be torn down.

E88

Running Dry

Mon, Jun 10 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A major regional city faces running out of water within a few years. Laura Tingle interviews former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Plus would you travel to Afghanistan?

E89

Completely Worth It

Tue, Jun 11 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Last year Prue Craven, who was born without a womb, had a uterus transplant - she's just had her first child. Plus four months before a state election the Queensland government's budget is full of treats and big on spending.

E90

'A Very Public Swindle'

Wed, Jun 12 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Senate inquiry into the PwC scandal has released its long-awaited report, recommending an overhaul of the way governments use consulting services. A weekend raid that rescued four Israelis from captivity in Gaza is complicating a ceasefire deal and efforts to free the remaining hostages.

E91

MP Offices Vandalised

Thu, Jun 13 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

MP's offices are being vandalised - are Gaza protests crossing the line? Laura Tingle interviews Independent MP Monique Ryan. Plus experts say updated flood zone modelling could leave thousands of homes "uninsurable".

E92

Colleen Tried to Stop Robodebt

Mon, Jun 17 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A woman who tried to stop Robodebt recognised in the King's Birthday honours. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. Britain's second-largest city is so far in debt it's struggling to keep streetlights on.

E93

NSW Budget in the Red

Tue, Jun 18 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

NSW is heading into a sixth consecutive year in the red. Sarah Ferguson interviews Trade Minister Don Farrell. Sheep farmers are fighting to keep the live export industry alive.

E94

Going Nuclear

Wed, Jun 19 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Coalition's nuclear energy policy was announced today. The ugly fight between one of Australia's biggest unions and the AFL. An Israeli hostage thought he'd been forgotten until he saw his face on his captor's TV.

E95

Nuclear Reaction

Thu, Jun 20 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Communities split over prospect of having a nuclear power plant nearby. Does privacy come at a cost? Laura Tingle interviews the head of encrypted messaging app Signal. The impact of Lithium-ion batteries on the waste sector.

E96

Danger of Deepfakes

Mon, Jun 24 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Experts say Australian school students are at risk of sexual exploitation as AI deepfake pornographic image platforms become more common. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Austin Butler.

E97

Julian Assange is Free

Tue, Jun 25 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Julian Assange looks set to return to Australia. Greg Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay on a camping trip. Plus proposed changes to the grocery code of conduct designed to shift the balance of power back to farmers.

E98

Free Man

Wed, Jun 26 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Julian Assange is now in Australia a free man. Sarah Ferguson interviews US Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Plus legislation to reform the NDIS has stalled in the Senate.

E99

Assange Case: 'Dangerous Precedent'

Thu, Jun 27 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Assange's wife Stella Assange and his lawyer Jennifer Robinson following his return to Australia. Plus polls in the UK are showing the Conservative government is headed for a landslide defeat.

E100

Inside the Assange Deal

Mon, Jul 1 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How the deal to grant Julian Assange freedom was struck. The Albanese government is facing internal revolt. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens Leader Adam Bandt.

E101

Not Acceptable

Tue, Jul 2 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Young people are choking each other during sex but experts say they don't know the risks. Who is Sir Keir Starmer, the man likely to be the UK's next prime minister?

E102

Stronger than Fentanyl

Wed, Jul 3 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Nitazenes, a deadly synthetic opioid, have been linked to mass overdoses and deaths in Australia. Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside grow louder by the day. Plus the trial of millionaire media mogul Jimmy Lai.

E103

Senator Quits Labor

Thu, Jul 4 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor Party to sit as an Independent. Plus British voters are heading to the polls.

E104

Will the New Vape Laws Work?

Mon, Jul 8 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Confusion over new vape laws. Cutting-edge technology being deployed to combat the trafficking of Australian wildlife. Plus Sir Keir Starmer is the new prime minister of the UK.

E105

Party Divided

Tue, Jul 9 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Senator Fatima Payman's resignation has renewed debate on Labor's caucus rules. Plus the fight to save the dingo is being supported by Indigenous farmers.

E106

'Abhorrent' Use of Force

Wed, Jul 10 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A teenager was beaten repeatedly with a baton in a watch house - an investigation found the use of force was "reasonable". Plus the owners of NSW's biggest coal mine have applied to extend the life of the site by 25 years.

E107

The System Failed

Thu, Jul 11 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Abused since age 3, it took more than 50 departmental reports and 10 years to remove Sally from that home. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews US author Roxane Gay.

E108

Financial Prison

Mon, Jul 15 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The gated villages leaving retirees feeling trapped. Donald Trump survives assassination attempt.

E109

Stopping the Spread

Tue, Jul 16 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak. Sarah Ferguson interviews ACTU Secretary Sally McManus about the CFMEU scandal. Plus the next generation of sheep shearers.

E110

'Get the Crooks out of Construction'

Wed, Jul 17 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Disgraced union CFMEU to get a court-appointed administrator. Sarah Ferguson interviews Labor Minister Bill Shorten. Plus a review of toll roads in NSW has recommended overhauling the system.

E111

700 Hundreds Jobs Slashed

Thu, Jul 18 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Andrew Forrest about Fortescue's decision to axe 700 jobs. Who is JD Vance, the man Donald Trump has chosen as his running mate? Plus the hit Aussie play heading for New York.

E112

Biden Drops Out

Mon, Jul 22 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

US President Joe Biden bows to pressure and ends his re-election bid. First Nations women are the fastest-growing group of people being sent to prison. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.

E113

Forever Chemicals in Our Bodies

Tue, Jul 23 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Craig Reucassel looks at the potential health impacts of "forever chemicals" PFAS. Helping First Nations children thrive at school. Sarah Ferguson interviews Matildas striker Caitlin Foord ahead of the team's first Olympic match.

E114

'Dodgy' Super Scheme

Wed, Jul 24 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are calls to crack down on a high-pressure sales model luring people into switching super funds. The rise of Kamala Harris. When Chrystalle asked her local hospital for help, she was offered tea and left alone to die.

E115

Closing the Gap: Keeping Families Together

Thu, Jul 25 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The number of Indigenous kids in out-of-home care is at an all-time high. Sarah Ferguson interviews Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney about her decision to step down. Plus Olympic swimmer Bronte Campbell.

E116

Public Housing Horrors

Mon, Jul 29 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Close to a billion taxpayer dollars has been pledged to overhaul public housing in NSW. Australia's Olympic campaign has gotten off to a strong start.

E117

Rex Airlines' future is uncertain

Tue, Jul 30 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rex Airlines' future is uncertain. Fight to protect wilderness area from Defence Housing development. Romany is still haunted by her father's words after he killed her mother.

E118

Like an Atomic Bomb

Wed, Jul 31 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Questions over spate of chemical fires in Melbourne. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Hamas's political leader has been killed in Iran.

E119

Phishing Syndicate Stealing Millions

Thu, Aug 1 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Adrian Katong ran a one-stop shop for phishing scams. Here's how he was tracked down. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. The funding organisation behind the teal candidates is now backing groups in Queensland.

E120

Outbreak

Mon, Aug 5 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews ASIO chief Mike Burgess. Authorities believe they've found the source of an outbreak of legionnaires' disease. Plus it's the 50th anniversary of the first and only joint sitting of parliament.

E121

Timeline of Terror

Tue, Aug 6 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A coronial inquest is giving a harrowing insight into the Wieambilla shootout that left six people dead. Fears the US economy was tipping into recession prompted a global share market meltdown. A private company says it has a solution for disposing of Australia's nuclear waste.

E122

Harris Picks Running Mate

Wed, Aug 7 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the US election. The remarkable story of a woman who met her birth mother at her wedding but didn't know until years later.

E123

CFMEU: Fight for Future

Thu, Aug 8 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Coalition is pushing for a Senate inquiry into the CFMEU. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Paul Keating. The boxing controversy that has rocked the Olympics.

E124

Is Australia having a 'baby recession'?

Mon, Aug 12 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Albanese government is under pressure over gambling reforms. Sarah Ferguson interviews Workplace Minister Murray Watt. Plus Australia is having a "baby recession".

E125

'A Cult to a Thug'

Tue, Aug 13 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Nancy Pelosi, former US Speaker of the House. Plus a plan to build new homes on a racecourse is facing a backlash.

E126

Private Hospital Crisis

Wed, Aug 14 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The private hospital sector is in crisis. More questions over the AUKUS deal. Plus a bid to boost Australia's homegrown coffee industry.

E127

Dutton Doubles Down

Thu, Aug 15 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The grassroots Muslim movement taking on Labor seats as anger runs hot over Gaza. Plus consumers are grappling to understand their expensive and complex power bills.

E128

Aged Care Ratings 'Deceptive'

Mon, Aug 19 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Aged care rating system described as "deceptive" by former compliance officer. Plus the NSW Liberal Party council nomination "debacle".

E129

Blast Wave Brain Trauma

Tue, Aug 20 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How firing their own weapons has put Australia's soldiers at risk of brain injury. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Dr Majed Al-Ansari, advisor to the prime minister of Qatar.

E130

Adult Crime, Adult Time

Wed, Aug 21 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Youth crime in the spotlight as Queensland heads towards an election. Employers are finding ways to encourage staff back to the office. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lebanon's Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdallah Bou Habib.

E131

Unlivable Housing

Thu, Aug 22 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A class action has been filed against the WA government on behalf of thousands of tenants living in substandard public housing. The Northern Territory heads to the polls this weekend. Plus do we need shark nets?

E132

She Was Brave

Mon, Aug 26 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Mal Frankcom, the brother of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed in an Israeli air strike. What can Australia learn from Canada's nuclear experience? Plus workers now have the right to disconnect after hours.

E133

Can We Fix Flying?

Tue, Aug 27 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal government's crackdown on airlines. Construction workers around the country protest against the government's takeover of the CFMEU. Plus how Australia's Olympians are funded.

E134

Eliminating Hepatitis C

Wed, Aug 28 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The new housing estates that need to get their sewerage trucked away. Australia wants to eliminate Hepatitis C but it won't be easy. Plus a Coronial inquest uncovers "grievous lies" about youth detention.

E135

Murderous Ambush

Thu, Aug 29 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A coronial inquest has provided some answers about the shooting at Wieambilla that left six people dead. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Ukrainian refugees fear they may have to leave Australia.

E136

Internal Emails Revealed

Mon, Sep 2 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Internal emails reveal Liberal Party scramble before local council debacle. Only half of Tasmania's school students finish Year 12. Why the head of messaging app Telegram was arrested.

E137

Failed to Bring Him Home

Tue, Sep 3 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The execution of six Israeli hostages in Gaza sparks massive protests and a national strike in Israel. Calls for the board of Aboriginal legal service to resign following a string of controversies. Plus what the future of Made in Australia will look like.

E138

Economy 'Barely Growing'

Wed, Sep 4 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's economy has recorded its weakest growth in years. Sarah Ferguson interviews Anthony Scaramucci, Donald Trump's former director of communications. Plus the Victorian government has moved to protect itself from compensation claims over the Lawyer X saga.

E139

Inside ASIO's Secret Headquarters

Thu, Sep 5 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

We go inside ASIO's secret headquarters. The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is about to hand down its final report. Plus the search for the missing bus from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

E140

Fraudster Gambled Away Millions

Mon, Sep 9 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

VIP managers, shocking fraud, stolen millions: Inside the harrowing crimes of 'The Golden Goose'. Should the government have the power to break-up Qantas and Jetstar? Plus Volodymyr Zelenskyy orders a sweeping overhaul of Ukraine's government.

E141

Black Market Booming

Tue, Sep 10 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Legal tobacco sales are plummeting but the illegal cigarette trade appears to be on the rise. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the men seeking help for abusing their partners.

E142

Protests Turn Ugly

Wed, Sep 11 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Protesters clash with police at Melbourne defence expo. Key moments from the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor.

E143

'Like a Punch in the Head'

Thu, Sep 12 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Navy clearance divers believe they have brain injuries related to blast exposure. Major changes are coming to aged care after the government struck a deal with the Coalition. Plus Australia's first female astronaut.

E144

Why are Builders Going Bust?

Mon, Sep 16 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Construction sector insolvencies are at historic highs, leaving families and small businesses in limbo. Laura Tingle interviews Housing Minister Clare O'Neil. Indian families are falling victim to multi-million dollar Australian visa scams.

E145

Earthquake Swarm

Tue, Sep 17 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A series of earthquakes have rocked two rural communities which were flagged as potential sites for the Opposition's nuclear power plants. Plus a landmark truth-telling inquiry begins in Queensland.

E146

Cops Crack Crime App

Wed, Sep 18 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How the AFP cracked an encrypted messaging app used by the criminal underworld. Plus thousands of workers take to the streets to protest against the CFMEU being forced into administration.

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Housing Fight

Thu, Sep 19 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Albanese government is battling with The Greens and Coalition over housing. ASIO says it's anticipating an increase in politically motivated violence. Plus Mpox continues to ravage the African nation of Congo.

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Back From Extinction

Mon, Sep 23 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The consumer watchdog launches action against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading discount prices. Plus native species, extinct in NSW for more than 100 years, are reclaiming their desert homeland.

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Cattle Catastrophe

Tue, Sep 24 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Friend "dumbfounded" by arrest of Perry Kouroumblis over Easey Street murders. Hundreds reported killed after Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon. Plus the cattle industry devastated after closure of abattoir in Kimberley.

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'We Feel Betrayed'

Wed, Sep 25 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Women in pelvic mesh class action still waiting for payouts more than a year after $300 million settlement. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

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Antibiotic Resistance Fears

Thu, Sep 26 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia has joined calls for a ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border. Plus the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.

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Episode 152

Mon, Sep 30 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Israel continues to bombard Lebanon after its assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Plus retirement villages accused of gouging older Australians in "corporatised elder abuse".

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Episode 153

Tue, Oct 1 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rising power costs are pushing some businesses close to the edge. Plus one of Australia's most dangerous highways needs an upgrade but there's a tussle over funding.

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Episode 154

Wed, Oct 2 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Victorian MP Moira Deeming is suing state Liberal Leader John Pesutto for defamation. Are Urgent Care Clinics improving patient outcomes? Plus Tim Walz and JD Vance go head to head in the US Vice-Presidential Debate.

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Episode 155

Thu, Oct 3 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Adele Ferguson continues her expose into the retirement village sector. Experts say it's likely only a matter of time before the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu arrives in Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australian soccer player Mackenzie Arnold.

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Episode 156

Mon, Oct 7 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

One year on since the October 7 attacks, we speak to the survivors. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister of Israel, Ehud Barak.

E157

Episode 157

Tue, Oct 8 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Controversy over protests held around the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Plus the world's largest radio telescope is being built in outback Australia.

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Episode 158

Wed, Oct 9 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 159

Thu, Oct 10 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Political momentum is growing to implement a minimum age for children on social media. The political scientist who thinks the winner of the US election is already clear. Qatar Airways wants to buy a stake in Virgin Australia.

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Episode 160

Mon, Oct 14 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

One year on since the Voice referendum. Drone technology is advancing rapidly in the Ukraine war. Plus the death doulas helping people plan the end of their life.

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Episode 161

Tue, Oct 15 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Growers are warning tomato prices could rise after the discovery of a new exotic tomato disease. Mining giant Alcoa accused of failing to restore the forests it clears for mining. Plus the Spirit of Tasmania debacle.

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Episode 162

Wed, Oct 16 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As access to abortion shapes up as an issue in the US election, it's also generating political heat in Australia. The fall of hip hop star Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Plus, what is a surfing whale?

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Episode 163

Thu, Oct 17 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Residents of the ACT go to the polls and Labor's 23-year grip on power appears unshakeable. King Charles returns to Australia this week, the first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years. David Speers interviews Eric Idle.

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Episode 164

Mon, Oct 21 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Parts of Australia are facing gas shortfalls as early as 2027. What can be done to ease the housing crisis? Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Riley Keough, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley.

E165

Episode 165

Tue, Oct 22 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Industry Minister Ed Husic. Singer/songwriter Dean Lewis is the most unlikely superstar.

E166

Episode 166

Wed, Oct 23 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tasmania's parliament is scrambling to pass new laws to allow it to remove or suspend judges. The push to have the Menendez brothers freed from jail. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Stanley Tucci.

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Episode 167

Thu, Oct 24 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

While the LNP has long been tipped to win the Queensland election, the polls are narrowing. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Kamala Harris is relying on Georgia's black voters to win the southern swing state.

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Episode 168

Mon, Oct 28 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

After almost a decade in Labor's shadow, the Liberal National Party has claimed victory in Queensland's election. Sarah Ferguson interviews author Joe Aston. Plus survivors in Gaza's refugee camps hoping for a better future.

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Episode 169

Tue, Oct 29 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The nation's peak Jewish body has launched legal action against an Islamic preacher and mosque. The long-standing public acquisition overlay leaving Australian property owners in limbo. Plus the swing county that predicts US presidents better than almost anywhere.

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Episode 170

Wed, Oct 30 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Residents and businesses in Broken Hill are still without reliable power. The piece of perspex prompting debate over what is and isn't history. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews David Pocock.

E171

Episode 171

Thu, Oct 31 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The NSW government is hosting a Drug Summit for the first time in 25 years. Undocumented migrants are being blamed for North Carolina's crime and drug problems. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Gladiator 2 actor Paul Mescal.

E172

Episode 172

Mon, Nov 4 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

3D printers are being used to privately manufacture guns. In the swing state of Wisconsin, the high cost of living is pushing some voters towards Donald Trump. Plus Sarah Ferguson joins us from Washington DC.

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Episode 173

Tue, Nov 5 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

On the eve of the US election the country is on edge. In the swing state of Arizona authorities are on high alert for what could happen after polls close. Plus the Albanese government has promised to overhaul the HECS system.

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Episode 174

Wed, Nov 6 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 175

Thu, Nov 7 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson comes to you from Washington DC following Donald Trump's stunning victory. America's most famous reporter, Bob Woodward, on his surprising optimism about Trump. Plus Laura Tingle with the view from Australia.

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Episode 176

Mon, Nov 11 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is ready to deal with a second Trump presidency. A new push to end logging of native trees in publicly owned forests sparks industry concern. Rhiannan Iffland is Australia's eight-time world champion you may never have heard of.

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Episode 177

Tue, Nov 12 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Calls for changes to government disclosure and gifting rules, as more politicians cut ties with Australia's major airlines. Plus young, 'vulnerable' students say they were misled into 1990s government 'debt trap'.

E178

Episode 178

Wed, Nov 13 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australian neo-Nazi leader escalates rhetoric by threatening to 'become a terrorist' if children are removed from far-right families. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

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Episode 179

Thu, Nov 14 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Community divided over federal Coalition's plans for nuclear power plant. What impact will Donald Trump have on peace in the Middle East? Plus the Cbus superannuation scandal.

E180

Episode 180

Mon, Nov 18 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Clive Palmer. There are questions over how the plan to block children under 16 from social media will work. Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences.

E181

Episode 181

Tue, Nov 19 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Plan for new high-rise apartments in Melbourne's suburbs sparks backlash. Residents in Adelaide say they've been blindsided by decision to store AUKUS nuclear waste at shipyard. Sarah Ferguson interviews film director Steve McQueen.

E182

Episode 182

Wed, Nov 20 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Jailed whistleblower David McBride speaks from prison. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus wind farm safety concerns.

E183

Episode 183

Thu, Nov 21 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The bosses of Woolworths and Coles front the ACCC supermarket inquiry. Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Shorten as he retires from parliament. Donald Trump has wasted little time in naming his nominees for key roles in his administration.

E184

Episode 184

Mon, Nov 25 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the final week of federal parliament for the year. Sarah Ferguson interviews Housing Minister Clare O'Neil. Plus questions over the management of disability support program.

E185

Episode 185

Tue, Nov 26 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A landmark inquiry has looked into the domestic violence deaths of four Aboriginal women. Plus the government is rushing to pass legislation that would ban social media for children.

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Episode 186

Wed, Nov 27 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Qantas Airbus flew 300 hours with a 1.25 metre-long missing tool in its engine. Police officer who tasered 95-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter. Plus burnout a threat to Indian cricket boom in Australia.

E187

Episode 187

Thu, Nov 28 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Laura Tingle reports on the last sitting day of parliament for the year. Plus the punk rocker who became a judge.

E188

Episode 188

Mon, Dec 2 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A mum's warning after her nine-year-old daughter was targeted by a predator on gaming platform Roblox. There are claims the nation's biggest banks are trying to reduce cash use to maximise profits. The government is under pressure to fund and build more social housing.

E189

Episode 189

Tue, Dec 3 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Caesarstone alleged to be hiding behind Israel's war in Gaza to slow silicosis compensation claim. Plus, one of Australia's peak medical bodies has called for a number of illicit drugs to be decriminalised.

E190

Episode 190

Wed, Dec 4 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Indonesia says its prepared to transfer members of the Bali Nine back to Australia. Farmers fear dry conditions will send their crops up in flames. Plus a 700-year-old copy of the Magna Carta is back at Parliament House.Indonesia says its prepared to transfer members of the Bali Nine back to Australia. Farmers fear dry conditions will send their crops up in flames. Plus a 700-year-old copy of the Magna Carta is back at Parliament House.

E191

Episode 191

Thu, Dec 5 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The decision by South Korea's President to trigger martial law continues to play out in Seoul. The dispute between rock climbers and traditional owners in Victoria. Plus rebels have seized the city of Aleppo in Syria.

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Episode 192

Mon, Dec 9 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Police confirm Melbourne synagogue fire is being treated as a terror attack. Plus Chris Bowen, the minister for climate change and energy, and Ted O'Brien, the shadow minister, debate Australia's energy future.

E193

Episode 193

Tue, Dec 10 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What next for Syria now Assad has been overthrown? NSW Premier Chris Minns denies allegations of corruption. Plus the Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold.

E194

Episode 194

Wed, Dec 11 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sydney's Jewish community is on edge after properties were vandalised and a car set alight. Plus Labor's childcare pitch to voters.

E195

Episode 195

Thu, Dec 12 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Space Haven promises 'precision engineered' pods for homes but customers say they've been ripped off and threatened with legal action. Plus the fight over salmon farming in Tasmania.

E196

Episode 196

Mon, Dec 16 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Coalition has unveiled their nuclear costings. In Syria desperate families continue to search Bashar al Assad's notorious prisons for signs of missing loved ones. Plus the shocking discovery under a school's sports field.

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Episode 197

Tue, Dec 17 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's TGA is reviewing the safety of a herb used in the cold and flu supplement ArmaForce. Victoria has become the most indebted state or territory in the country. Plus the cinema keeping analogue film alive.

E198

Episode 198

Wed, Dec 18 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The rise of surveillance technology at work. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor. Plus the latest on the earthquake in Vanuatu.

E199

Episode 199

Thu, Dec 19 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The strain on Victoria's health system is greater than ever. The former intelligence officer whose office was raided by ASIO. Plus Sarah Ferguson speaks to Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Season 2025

200 episodes

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Episode 1

Mon, Jan 6 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 2

Tue, Jan 7 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 3

Wed, Jan 8 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Doctors warn about the risk of lifelong damage from an over-the-counter vitamin supplement. Plus the rise of men's netball.

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Episode 4

Thu, Jan 9 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The city of Los Angeles is under siege by wildfires. Laura Tingle interviews Alastair Campbell, host of podcast The Rest Is Politics. Plus the Victorian Liberal Party pins its hopes on new leader Brad Battin.

E05

Episode 5

Mon, Jan 13 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How hiker Hadi Nazari was found after going missing in Kosciuszko National Park. Wildfires continue to cause destruction in Los Angeles. Plus what are Australia's chances at the Australian Open?

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Episode 6

Tue, Jan 14 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A push for government to intervene in the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks. Are Australian sports doing enough to adapt to climate change? Plus Laura Tingle interviews former chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley.

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Episode 7

Wed, Jan 15 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Los Angeles wildfire victims are now dealing with an insurance crisis. A deal for a ceasefire in Gaza is reported to be close. Plus doctors say many Australians aren't aware of the links between alcohol and cancer.

E08

Episode 8

Thu, Jan 16 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Sydney has been thrown into chaos by a train strike.

E09

Episode 9

Mon, Jan 20 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. NSW is on the verge of a public health crisis as more than half of the state's public sector psychiatrists resign. Plus TikTok has been restored in the US, but for how long?

E10

Episode 10

Tue, Jan 21 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump returns to the White House. Laura Tingle interviews Arthur Sinodinos, former Ambassador to the US. Plus a preschool has been set alight as anti-Semitic attacks escalate in Sydney.

E11

Episode 11

Wed, Jan 22 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The "bidding war" for doctors in country towns. Laura Tingle interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus how much would Hobart's new stadium really cost?

E12

Episode 12

Thu, Jan 23 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The behaviour of crowds at the Australian Open has come under fire. Laura Tingle interviews Labor MP Ed Husic. Plus Palestinians are starting to return to what's left of their homes in Gaza.

E13

Episode 13

Mon, Jan 27 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The political "culture wars" continue over Australia Day. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. More cases have emerged of Australians inadvertently poisoned by supplements containing synthetic vitamin B6.

E14

Episode 14

Tue, Jan 28 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How social media will play into this year's election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australia's new chief scientist Tony Haymet. Plus remembering Auschwitz.

E15

Episode 15

Wed, Jan 29 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Religious group members found guilty of manslaughter of an eight-year-old. A drop in inflation raises hopes of an interest rate cut. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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Episode 16

Thu, Jan 30 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Authorities fear a caravan filled with explosives found in Sydney was designed for an anti-Semitic attack. Plus Melbourne's underworld is on edge after the funeral for one of the city's most notorious gangland figures.

E17

Episode 17

Mon, Feb 3 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The cost of living is the central issue for most voters as we head into an election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Queensland Premier David Crisafulli. Plus what caused the Washington DC plane crash?

E18

Episode 18

Tue, Feb 4 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Matildas star Sam Kerr has appeared in court over a charge of racially aggravated harassment. Plus in both houses of parliament there's been an attempt at a show of unity against antisemitism.

E19

Episode 19

Wed, Feb 5 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Inside Antoinette Lattouf's court case against the ABC. The Queensland government has been warned its moves to stop renewable projects could put off investors. How will Australia respond to Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza?

E20

Episode 20

Thu, Feb 6 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

All eyes are on two state by-elections this weekend as a federal election looms. Sarah Ferguson interviews Varsen Aghabekian, the Palestinian Authority's state minister for foreign affairs. Laura Tingle looks at a turbulent week in federal politics.

E21

Episode 21

Mon, Feb 10 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Alan Kohler investigates Australia's housing crisis and what can be done to fix it. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Malcolm Turnbull as President Donald Trump signals plans for tariffs on steel and aluminium.

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Episode 22

Tue, Feb 11 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Can Australia strike a deal with Donald Trump on tariffs? Youth crime is on the rise in Victoria. Plus the communities paying double for groceries.

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Episode 23

Wed, Feb 12 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Bogus qualifications and financial fraud at Australian private colleges. Nurses stood down after appearing in a video making threatening comments about Israeli patients. Plus the latest on Antoinette Lattouf's court case against the ABC.

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Episode 24

Thu, Feb 13 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

At a time when Whyalla's steelworks owes suppliers millions, its owner Sanjeev Gupta has won approval to renovate his waterfront mansion. Confectionery is being marketed to parents as nutritious toddler food, a report finds.

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Episode 25

Mon, Feb 17 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A series of antisemitic attacks have left many Jewish Australians feeling unsafe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus national restrictions on unhealthy food advertising could be on the horizon.

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Episode 26

Tue, Feb 18 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The RBA has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. An Australian man who served as a soldier for Ukraine speaks out. Efforts to reduce the cost of housing are being hamstrung by red tape and worker shortages.

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Episode 27

Wed, Feb 19 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Whyalla Steelworks has been forced into administration by the South Australian government. Australian aluminium manufacturers brace for the impact of Trump's tariffs. The controversy that's gripped Australia's arts industry.

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Episode 28

Thu, Feb 20 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gas shortages could hit Victoria and NSW by 2028. Sarah Ferguson interviews Industry Minister Ed Husic about the plan for the Whyalla Steelworks. Plus why young Germans are turning to the far-right.

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Episode 29

Mon, Feb 24 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Hadi Nazari speaks for the first time about how he survived being lost for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park. Plus there are concerns in Kyiv about the Trump administration negotiating directly with Russia about the war in Ukraine.

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Episode 30

Tue, Feb 25 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tensions have emerged over the Coalition's climate change policy. China's warship exercises off Australia's coast have exacerbated cracks in the already-strained relationship between the two countries. Plus Australia's problem with unnecessary skin checks.

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Episode 31

Wed, Feb 26 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Members of a religious sect have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Struhs. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended his purchase of bank shares during the global financial crisis. Sarah Ferguson interviews Labor MP Andrew Charlton and Liberal Senator James Paterson.

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Episode 32

Thu, Feb 27 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Is the WA state election outcome a done deal? Tariff talks overshadow Australia's superannuation sales pitch in the US. Plus Laura Tingle looks at questions over Peter Dutton's bank share transactions.

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Episode 33

Mon, Mar 3 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In the space of 48 hours the dynamic of the war in Ukraine has shifted. Soaring insurance premiums are forcing some homeowners to forgo it. Human skulls taken for scientific research have been returned to Papua New Guinea.

E34

Episode 34

Tue, Mar 4 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

President Trump announces the immediate suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Sarah Ferguson asks historian Simon Schama for his analysis of Trump's decision. Why you might not be able to watch your footy team on TV in 2025.

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Episode 35

Wed, Mar 5 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Queensland and NSW are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to hit the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Queensland Premier David Crisafulli.

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Episode 36

Thu, Mar 6 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A nervous wait for millions as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Western Australians will vote at their state election this Saturday.

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Episode 37

Mon, Mar 10 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred leaves areas flooded and thousands without power. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Premier Chris Minns. Plus Laura Tingle looks at the impact of Alfred in Canberra.

E38

Episode 38

Tue, Mar 11 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Push for Australia to recognise toxic burn pits in Afghanistan as a cause of cancer in soldiers. Plus is the US headed for a recession?

E39

Episode 39

Wed, Mar 12 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.

E40

Episode 40

Thu, Mar 13 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Hervey Bay in Queensland is a town in shock after being hit by destructive flash flooding. Sarah Ferguson interviews Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the US, about Donald Trump's tariffs.

E41

Episode 41

Mon, Mar 17 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The clinical trials program bringing cutting-edge cancer treatment and research to regional hospitals in Victoria. Tesla sales have dropped around the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Robert De Niro.

E42

Episode 42

Tue, Mar 18 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers ahead of the budget. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton floats the idea of another referendum if the Coalition win the election. Plus the robots revolutionising aged care homes.

E43

Episode 43

Wed, Mar 19 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Philip Williams heads to the electorate of Indi where independent MP Helen Haines is aiming for a third term. Plus, the storm of controversy facing Tasmania's salmon industry following a massive and unprecedented fish kill.

E44

Episode 44

Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Meet the squatters who have taken over vacant properties in Lismore. Why tensions are flaring within Melbourne's Afghan community. Plus warnings of a looming gas shortage have been tempered.

E45

Episode 45

Mon, Mar 24 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What to expect from the Treasurer's budget tomorrow. Plus the major capital city where some residents have run out of water.

E46

Episode 46

Tue, Mar 25 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson brings you everything you need to know about the Budget, interviewing Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus political analysis and reaction from Laura Tingle and Tom Crowley.

E47

Episode 47

Wed, Mar 26 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The government caught everyone by surprise with a $17 billion income tax cut, including the Opposition. Plus big pharma in the US wants Australia to change its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

E48

Episode 48

Thu, Mar 27 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton immediately after his budget reply speech in parliament. Plus Laura Tingle's political analysis.

E49

Episode 49

Mon, Mar 31 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton officially hit the campaign trail. Election analyst Casey Briggs looks at some of the seats in play. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

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Episode 50

Tue, Apr 1 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Record breaking flooding has destroyed farms and livelihoods in western Queensland. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Bridget McKenzie.

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Episode 51

Wed, Apr 2 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Laura Tingle tracks the course of Australia's cost-of-living crisis. Sarah Ferguson interviews Employment Minister Murray Watt and Shadow Foreign Minister David Coleman. Plus rescue and recovery efforts continue in Myanmar after last week's earthquake.

E52

Episode 52

Thu, Apr 3 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What impact will Donald Trump's new tariffs have in Australia? Sarah Ferguson interviews Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Former political rivals Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect Week 1 of the election campaign.

E53

Episode 53

Mon, Apr 7 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Shocking cases of neglect and abuse within childcare centres. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus the true depth of Australia's rental crisis.

E54

Episode 54

Tue, Apr 8 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

New planning laws set to transform Sydney. Notorious underworld figure Tony Mokbel released from jail. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Australian actor Jacob Elordi.

E55

Episode 55

Wed, Apr 9 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Voters are being confronted with two very different ideas about how Australia gets its energy in the future. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect week two of the election campaign.

E56

Episode 56

Thu, Apr 10 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How the state of the economy is playing into this election. Sarah Ferguson interviews One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Plus it's been one year since the Bondi Junction attacks.

E57

Episode 57

Mon, Apr 14 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor go head-to-head on 7.30 in a live debate. Plus Laura Tingle examines the new housing policies being offered by Labor and the Coalition.

E58

Episode 58

Tue, Apr 15 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Can the Greens maintain their hold on Brisbane this election? Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt. Plus residents are demanding answers about how PFAS ended up in their water.

E59

Episode 59

Wed, Apr 16 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A couple blame a hospital for the death of their baby. Can the Liberals break through Labor's fortress in Victoria? Plus Peter Dutton accused of "overreach" after his comments on national security.

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Episode 60

Thu, Apr 17 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson moderates a debate between Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect week three of the election campaign.

E61

Episode 61

Mon, Apr 21 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 34 min

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. With just 24 hours before pre-polling stations open, Peter Dutton campaigns on the issue of law and order.

E62

Episode 62

Tue, Apr 22 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Can the Liberals retake the seat of Kooyong from teal independent Monique Ryan? Sarah Ferguson interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. Plus the schools cracking down on screentime.

E63

Episode 63

Wed, Apr 23 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Coalition has promised to increase defence spending but where will it find the money? Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus who is likely to be the next Pope?

E64

Episode 64

Thu, Apr 24 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There's confusion about some of the Coalition's policies. Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne dissect week four of the election campaign. Plus why a Navy veteran feels ready to march on Anzac Day for the first time.

E65

Episode 65

Mon, Apr 28 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of this weekend's election. Plus has Donald Trump helped secure another term for Canada's "unpopular" government?

E66

Episode 66

Tue, Apr 29 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The political debate over migration. What the major parties are offering when it comes to Indigenous policy. Plus the fight for the seat of Fremantle.

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Episode 67

Wed, Apr 30 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Are voters interested in what the major parties have to offer? Plus the critical Queensland seat Labor thinks it might be able to take from the Coalition.

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Episode 68

Thu, May 1 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The latest on the mushroom cook murder trial. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect the final week of the election campaign.

E69

Episode 69

Mon, May 5 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min

An extended edition of 7.30. How Labor's landslide election victory played out across the country. Plus farewell to ABC Chief Elections Analyst Antony Green.

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Episode 70

Tue, May 6 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A rare and deadly disease has killed dozens of people in the last few months. A severe egg shortage continues to affect supermarkets and businesses. Plus the regional Australian town hoping to become the next Silicon Valley.

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Episode 71

Wed, May 7 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his first interview since Labor won the election. The mushroom murder trial continues. Plus tensions between doctors and the NSW government are escalating.

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Episode 72

Thu, May 8 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction killings has revealed aspects of the emergency response that didn't go to plan. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt, who today conceded he has lost his seat.

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Episode 73

Mon, May 12 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Shocking revelations from inside Australia's childcare system. Plus who's in and who's out of Anthony Albanese's cabinet.

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Episode 74

Tue, May 13 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sussan Ley becomes the first woman to lead the Liberal Party. Why Canada is turning to Australia for its defence needs. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning director Christopher McQuarrie.

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Episode 75

Wed, May 14 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Muslim independent candidates who gave Labor a "big scare" at the election. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Ted O'Brien, new deputy leader of the Liberal Party.

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Episode 76

Thu, May 15 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Scientists warn a disease killing animals in Antarctica is one mutation away from having "pandemic potential". More disturbing revelations from childcare centres. Plus Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Greens.

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Episode 77

Mon, May 19 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Regulators are concerned some medical practitioners are putting profit before patient safety when prescribing medicinal cannabis. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator James McGrath, Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance.

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Episode 78

Tue, May 20 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Nationals have split from the Liberals, ending the Coalition. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals leader David Littleproud and Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

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Episode 79

Wed, May 21 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Farmers in Victoria are dealing with a devastating drought. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie plus comedian Celeste Barber.

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Episode 80

Thu, May 22 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Deepfake videos of Norman Swan are tricking people into buying unproven supplements at a risk to their own health. Plus Laura Tingle looks at the Coalition's messy divorce.

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Episode 81

Mon, May 26 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Some farmers fear they'll go bust after massive floods in NSW. Sarah Ferguson interviews former Senator Pat Dodson, who shares his thoughts on the way forward after the failed Voice referendum.

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Episode 82

Tue, May 27 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A surgeon at a major regional hospital is warning patient lives are being put at risk by unnecessary delays to cancer operations. Plus there's a push for police to be removed from mental health crisis responses.

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Episode 83

Wed, May 28 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Concerns the extension of a gas project in WA risks damaging ancient rock art. Plus election volunteers say they experienced abuse, aggression and bullying at polling booths.

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Episode 84

Thu, May 29 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are concerns over the number of ultrasounds carried out by people who aren't medical professionals. Plus Laura Tingle looks at Australia's gas problem.

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Episode 85

Mon, Jun 2 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Prisoners left with no meals for days amid a wave of lockdowns. Sarah Ferguson interviews Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus Hamas accused of a brutal crackdown on protesters in Gaza.

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Episode 86

Tue, Jun 3 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson gives evidence in court. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal MP Tim Wilson after he reclaimed his old seat of Goldstein.

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Episode 87

Wed, Jun 4 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's future hangs in the balance. After a tight count the final federal seat, Bradfield, has been decided. Sarah Ferguson interviews new Bradfield MP Nicolette Boele plus Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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Episode 88

Thu, Jun 5 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been forced out of his job after a no-confidence motion. Erin Patterson takes the stand for the fourth day. Will Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's airfields make a difference?

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Episode 89

Mon, Jun 9 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Whistleblowers say warnings about patient safety at hospital were ignored. Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles as protests escalate over his immigration crackdown. How Trump's relationship with Elon Musk imploded.

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Episode 90

Tue, Jun 10 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Pioneering psychiatric hospital that leads in ketamine treatment to close. Billionaire's business woes see hundreds of Australian workers sent home. Donald Trump orders US Marines to be deployed in LA as protests continue.

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Episode 91

Wed, Jun 11 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Should Australia embrace burning rubbish to create energy? There are calls to ban a new competition called Run It Straight. Australian Tesla owners are joining a class action against the carmaker.

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Episode 92

Thu, Jun 12 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The US launches a review of the AUKUS submarine deal. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles and former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Plus inside the LA protests.

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Episode 93

Mon, Jun 16 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Why Israel decided to strike Iran now. The Chinese-owned operators of the Darwin Port defend their ownership of the asset. Plus scientists say a virus found in bats in China is mutating at an alarming rate.

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Episode 94

Tue, Jun 17 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump warns "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran" as the conflict escalates. Families search for answers after the Air India crash. Plus a significant archaeological discovery has been made in an ancient Australian cave.

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Episode 95

Wed, Jun 18 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Fighting continues in the Middle East as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes. David Speers interviews Iran's Ambassador to Australia. Plus Victoria's plan for treaty.

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Episode 96

Thu, Jun 19 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson. David Speers interviews Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel. Plus has the NSW government found a solution to the housing crisis?

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Episode 97

Mon, Jun 23 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The world waits to see if Iran will retaliate against the US. How the unfolding crisis is affecting daily life in Israel. Plus a harmful algal bloom is having a devastating impact on marine life.

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Episode 98

Tue, Jun 24 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Iran last? David Speers interviews Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Plus why farmers are angry about Labor's proposed superannuation changes.

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Episode 99

Wed, Jun 25 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The situation on the ground in Gaza is "massively" deteriorating, UNICEF warns. A series of fatal electric scooter crashes have prompted parliamentary inquiries in two states. Plus journalist Antoinette Lattouf wins her unlawful termination case against the ABC.

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Episode 100

Thu, Jun 26 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Controversy over the sport of bare-knuckle boxing. A former member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team says the nation's nuclear know-how can't be destroyed. Plus Zan Rowe interviews singer Lorde.

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Episode 101

Mon, Jun 30 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How badly has Iran's nuclear program been damaged? David Speers interviews former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert. Plus why power prices are about to go up for many Australians.

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Episode 102

Tue, Jul 1 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is under fire for the takeover of an Adelaide golf course. Allegations of sexual assaults at childcare centre. Plus it's 25 years since the GST was introduced.

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Episode 103

Wed, Jul 2 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The TGA concedes it failed to prevent a growing number of blood toxicity cases attributed to Vitamin B6. We speak to a parent whose child attended a Melbourne childcare centre where a worker is accused of child sex crimes.

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Episode 104

Thu, Jul 3 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Education Minister Jason Clare about the childcare crisis. A verdict has been handed down in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case. Plus the eSafety Commissioner's efforts to clean up the internet have been dealt another blow.

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Episode 105

Mon, Jul 7 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Fast-tracked childcare courses are putting Australian children at risk, insiders warn. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms. An inquest has found racism may have contributed to the fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old man.

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Episode 106

Tue, Jul 8 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal government is under pressure following a wave of antisemitic attacks in Australia. No relief for homeowners as the RBA leaves interest rates on hold. Scientists a step closer to developing a vaccine for the deadly Hendra virus.

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Episode 107

Wed, Jul 9 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The doctor who managed the treatment of murderer Erin Patterson's four critically unwell victims tells of the desperate measures medical staff took to try and save their lives.

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Episode 108

Thu, Jul 10 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Anthony Albanese is heading to China to meet with President Xi Jinping. The plan to fight antisemitism in Australia. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

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Episode 109

Mon, Jul 14 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Alleged child sex offender should have been "removed" from childcare sector after incident two years ago, child's mother says. The secret advice provided to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. How the missing backpacker was found in WA.

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Episode 110

Tue, Jul 15 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Evidence of a blast wave injury has been found inside the brain of a deceased Australian veteran for the first time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor.

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Episode 111

Wed, Jul 16 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Can this tiny beetle causing major destruction in WA be kept out of the rest of the country? Victorian Liberals at war with each other. Plus author Ocean Vuong on his new book.

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Episode 112

Thu, Jul 17 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Changes you can make around the home that will help lower your power bills. The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu is disappearing in the face of climate change, prompting locals to move to Australia. Plus the digital detox camp for kids addicted to their phones.

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Episode 113

Mon, Jul 21 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about his meeting with President Xi Jinping and his thoughts on Mark Latham. Plus Tasmanians face an excruciating wait to find out who will form their next government.

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Episode 114

Tue, Jul 22 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As Ali France enters parliament the surgeon who saved her life speaks out. Co-founder of the Greens Drew Hutton has been booted from the party. Plus will dental be added to Medicare?

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Episode 115

Wed, Jul 23 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Infighting erupts in the National Party. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce. Education Minister Jason Clare on childcare changes and student loan reductions. Farewell to the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne.

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Episode 116

Thu, Jul 24 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The rental crisis is being felt in almost every suburb across the country. Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure over the Jeffrey Epstein case as a survivor speaks out. Australia hosts defence talks with the UK as Scott Morrison speaks to US Congress.

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Episode 117

Mon, Jul 28 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The government still hasn't released its latest migration quotas. Why private school enrolments are soaring. Plus the push to legalise recreational cannabis.

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Episode 118

Tue, Jul 29 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Should Australia lower the voting age to 16? The push for a four-day work week. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

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Episode 119

Wed, Jul 30 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Will Australia follow the UK and France and move towards recognition of Palestine? Under 16s will be banned from YouTube. Plus the pronatalist push to increase the population.

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Episode 120

Thu, Jul 31 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

When will Australia officially recognise a Palestinian state? Sarah Ferguson asks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus a couple reunited in Australia after being separated by conflict in the Middle East.

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Episode 121

Mon, Aug 4 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Concerns over levels of vitamin B6 in food and drinks. The case of an accused paedophile has thrown the outside-school-hours care sector into the spotlight. Plus the iconic Sydney landmark sending a council broke.

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Episode 122

Tue, Aug 5 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A man who almost lost a hand in a machete attack at a shopping centre has questioned security measures. Criminals are targeting Chinese Australians with blessing scams. An inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland set to begin.

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Episode 123

Wed, Aug 6 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Some doctors are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence. Australia's clean energy transition has recently faced a string of setbacks. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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Episode 124

Thu, Aug 7 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The trial of reality TV star Matt Wright has opened in Darwin. The Victorian government's plan to legislate the right to work from home faces a backlash. What life is like for families in Gaza battling to find water and food.

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Episode 125

Mon, Aug 11 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia announces it will recognise a Palestinian state. Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Israeli ambassador Amir Maimon. Plus how the United States found itself in a measles "crisis".

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Episode 126

Tue, Aug 12 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef off WA hit by a "catastrophic" bleaching event. The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Scott Farquhar, chair of the Tech Council of Australia.

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Episode 127

Wed, Aug 13 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The AI revolution taking place in the classroom. The ACTU is pushing for a four-day work week. Plus the housing crisis is on the agenda at the upcoming economic roundtable.

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Episode 128

Thu, Aug 14 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Police consider banning the importation of powerful e-bikes. Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City has deepened a rift within Israel's military and civil society. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

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Episode 129

Mon, Aug 18 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Will the Economic Roundtable be a talkfest or a chance for real reform? Zelenskyy and European leaders meet with Donald Trump at the White House. Plus can the Wallabies' win against South Africa revitalise Australian rugby?

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Episode 130

Tue, Aug 19 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The high-profile trial of celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright continues. The impact of banking's digital revolution on country towns. Plus the Economic Reform Roundtable has kicked off in Canberra.

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Episode 131

Wed, Aug 20 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The AI companions changing people's lives. The new plan to divert children with autism away from the NDIS. Plus Benjamin Netanyahu's personal attack on Anthony Albanese.

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Episode 132

Thu, Aug 21 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A review of the childcare system in Victoria has recommended an overhaul of the sector. The residents discovering their suburbs may soon become unrecognisable. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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Episode 133

Mon, Aug 25 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More than 80,000 Australians are currently on the waiting list for home care. Barnaby Joyce is pushing to scrap Australia's net zero targets. Plus why the Labubu toy is causing mayhem in shopping centres.

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Episode 134

Tue, Aug 26 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia expels Iranian Ambassador after ASIO says Iran directed antisemitic attacks. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus two police officers killed in the rural Victorian town of Porepunkah.

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Episode 135

Wed, Aug 27 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The latest on the incident in Porepunkah which left two police officers dead. Data centres are vital for the future of AI but their environmental footprint could be a problem. Plus Ukrainian civilians risking their lives to save people from Russian attacks.

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Episode 136

Thu, Aug 28 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The massive task of fixing Queensland's so-called "dirty" DNA labs. The latest on the search for the Porepunkah gunman. Plus a transgender soccer player wins her legal case.

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Episode 137

Mon, Sep 1 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Brisbane couple gave birth to a baby they were not expecting in an IVF mix-up. Thousands of protestors have attended anti-immigration rallies. Sarah Ferguson interviews Denzel Washington and Spike Lee about their new film.

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Episode 138

Tue, Sep 2 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The push to arm Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog with broader powers. Electric vehicle drivers could soon be made to pay a new tax. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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Episode 139

Wed, Sep 3 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

An ABC investigation has uncovered hundreds of allegations of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of driving instructors. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Bob Carr who is in Beijing for China's victory day anniversary.

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Episode 140

Thu, Sep 4 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Residents of Victoria's High Country fear being defined by sovereign citizen ideology. A public servant is alleged to have rorted private contracts to the tune of $11 million. Plus Indonesia has been gripped by anti-government protests.

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Episode 141

Mon, Sep 8 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison. The Coalition is in damage control after comments by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus it's 40 years since the death of Molly on A Country Practice.

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Episode 142

Tue, Sep 9 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A supermarket chain is considering closing stores due to a rise in violence and aggression against staff. A Tesla self-driving test on busy Melbourne streets was not approved by the government. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals Leader David Littleproud.

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Episode 143

Wed, Sep 10 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tens of thousands of passports and licences have gone missing in the post, prompting fraud fears. South Australia is struggling to cope with the algal bloom. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews author Arundhati Roy.

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Episode 144

Thu, Sep 11 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The hunt continues for a group of youths who stabbed and killed a 15-year-old and 12-year-old on a Melbourne street. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD. Plus the UK government is once again facing controversy.

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Episode 145

Mon, Sep 15 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A company called GIM Trading is accused of defrauding millions of dollars from ordinary investors. The turmoil at the ANU is far from over. Plus ANZ faces a record penalty for ripping off customers and the government.

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Episode 146

Tue, Sep 16 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A Queensland government audit found more than 700 vulnerable children were missing from out-of-home care in July. Can Australia break China's "chokehold" on rare earths? Plus Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence.

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Episode 147

Wed, Sep 17 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

State government agency accused of a cover-up over a report into lead dust "poisoning" children. Left-wing influencer Hasan Piker discusses the death of Charlie Kirk. What happened to the defence deal with Papua New Guinea?

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Episode 148

Thu, Sep 18 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The federal government has announced its much-awaited emissions reduction target for 2035. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Plus Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's trip to China has raised some eyebrows.

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Episode 149

Mon, Sep 22 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Pressure mounts on Optus after its latest triple-0 outage. Big changes coming to aged care include older Australians having to make co-payments for "non-clinical" services. Sarah Ferguson interviews president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.

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Episode 150

Tue, Sep 23 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration has rejected Donald Trump's claims about links between paracetamol use and autism. Plus Laura Tingle reports from New York about the push for Palestinian statehood at the UN.

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Episode 151

Wed, Sep 24 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Inside the "never-ending" fight for COVID vaccine injury compensation. Childcare CEOs face questions at parliamentary inquiry. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong about Donald Trump's speech at the UN.

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Episode 152

Thu, Sep 25 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The fallout from Optus' Triple-0 outage continues. There's speculation Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie is preparing to challenge Sussan Ley's leadership. All eyes are on American rapper Snoop Dogg at this weekend's AFL Grand Final.

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Episode 153

Mon, Sep 29 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

'Unprecedented' conflict of interest claims levelled against the NSW RSL boss. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien.

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Episode 154

Tue, Sep 30 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. Why interest rates have been left on hold. Plus an international team is practicing protecting Earth from a possible asteroid impact.

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Episode 155

Wed, Oct 1 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are concerns over how some sunscreens are being tested. Alleged killer Dezi Freeman's extreme views existed for many years, a family member says. Sarah Ferguson interviews Dan Tehan, the Shadow Minister for Energy.

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Episode 156

Thu, Oct 2 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What impact will changes to the first home buyer scheme have on the property market? Sarah Ferguson interviews film director James Cameron. Plus Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91.

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Episode 157

Mon, Oct 6 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More Optus customers say they couldn't contact emergency services, months before the recent outages. Sarah Ferguson interviews Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape after the signing of a historic defence treaty.

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Episode 158

Tue, Oct 7 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A young father who lost his eye after contracting a "flesh-eating" disease is suing the hospital that treated him. It's two years since the October 7 attacks. Plus the government's commitment to making electric vehicles dominant on our roads.

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Episode 159

Wed, Oct 8 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Two universities are accused of misleading and deceptive conduct after students discovered their degrees lacked professional accreditation. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Gary Oldman.

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Episode 160

Thu, Oct 9 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump has announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to a peace plan in Gaza. Sarah Ferguson interviews Qatar's spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed Al-Ansari. Plus Consultancy firm Deloitte has been caught out using AI to create a report for the government.

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Episode 161

Mon, Oct 13 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The world watches as Hamas hands over Israeli hostages. Victoria is in the grip of a car theft crisis. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the government's superannuation changes.

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Episode 162

Tue, Oct 14 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Emotional scenes as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones. The Liberal Party is grappling with how to appeal to women and younger voters. Plus more than two thirds of all tobacco consumed in Australia is estimated to now be illicit.

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Episode 163

Wed, Oct 15 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The risks of paying a ransom to cyber criminals. The fight over a hospital upgrade. Plus deadly ghost nets are washing up on Australian beaches.

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Episode 164

Thu, Oct 16 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A company allegedly used monitoring software to turn its staff's computers into listening devices. The government plan to tackle South Australia's devastating algal bloom. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews musician Teddy Swims.

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Episode 165

Mon, Oct 20 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A convicted criminal authorised by a government department to advocate for vulnerable veterans. Will Barnaby Joyce move to One Nation? Plus making controversial children's playgrounds.

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Episode 166

Tue, Oct 21 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Anthony Albanese signs a critical minerals deal with Donald Trump. Homes left uninsurable because of climate change. Plus Queensland councils vote to remove fluoride from water supplies.

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Episode 167

Wed, Oct 22 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How worried should we be about microplastics in our homes? Norman Swan investigates. What the critical minerals deal means for Australia. Plus homes left uninsurable because of climate change. Presented by Michael Rowland.

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Episode 168

Thu, Oct 23 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 169

Mon, Oct 27 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The family of Virginia Giuffre speaks out after the posthumous release of her memoir, which details her accusations against Jeffrey Epstein. Plus will the Nationals dump its support of net zero?

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Episode 170

Tue, Oct 28 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australians with oral cancer are being left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket. Stolen guns are fuelling Australia's surge in illegal firearms. Plus the brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre.

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Episode 171

Wed, Oct 29 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In an Australian exclusive, former US Vice-President Kamala Harris tells Sarah Ferguson she is contemplating a second run for the presidency and says she was "reckless" to not act to stop Joe Biden running for a second term.

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Episode 172

Thu, Oct 30 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The rise of child-on-child abuse in childcare centres. The debacle over the Spirit of Tasmania ferries continues. Plus Donald Trump's war on drugs targets Venezuela.

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Episode 173

Mon, Nov 3 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Nationals have dumped the net zero target: What does it mean for Sussan Ley? Is the Fishermans Bend redevelopment the "biggest planning failure in Australia's history"? Plus why so many people are queuing to buy gold.

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Episode 174

Tue, Nov 4 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Will the Liberal Party follow the Nationals and dump net zero? There are hopes the Democratic candidate in the New York mayoral race will lead the party out of the wilderness. Plus new techniques and technologies saving koalas from chlamydia.

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Episode 175

Wed, Nov 5 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More than 100,000 older Australians are on the wait list to be assessed for an aged care package. Are factory-made homes the answer to the housing crisis? Plus Sussan Ley is trying to hose down speculation she will soon face a leadership challenge.

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Episode 176

Thu, Nov 6 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A coronial inquest into a deadly flash flood has shed light on why an entire town was caught unaware. Is the recent wild weather a sign of what's to come this summer? Sarah Ferguson interviews historian William Dalrymple.

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Episode 177

Mon, Nov 10 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Doctors are pushing for new laws to end the practice of freebirthing following a series of deaths. Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal. Plus Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has died aged 76.

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Episode 178

Tue, Nov 11 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What should you do if police strip search you? The IOC reportedly moves closer to banning transgender women from competing in female events.

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Episode 179

Wed, Nov 12 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Victoria's increased land taxes are taking a toll on property owners and businesses. Anthony Albanese announces a landmark security treaty with Indonesia. Plus AC/DC prepares to rock Australia once more.

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Episode 180

Thu, Nov 13 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Liberal Party officially abandons its net zero by 2050 target. Sarah Ferguson interviews Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Plus teenagers as young as 14 could face life in jail under proposed law changes in Victoria.

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Episode 181

Mon, Nov 17 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Can Opposition Leader Sussan Ley hold on to her job? She talks to Sarah Ferguson. Police are concerned gangs are hiring teenagers online to carry out crimes. Plus Donald Trump calls on Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files.

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Episode 182

Tue, Nov 18 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Coalition leadership turmoil in Australia's two most populous states. Parents demand answers about the asbestos found in coloured sand. Plus inside a controversial amateur fighting competition.

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Episode 183

Wed, Nov 19 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The merging of two universities has some staff and students worried. Cricket's oldest rivalry - the Ashes - is back for another chapter down under. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews author Helen Garner.

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Episode 184

Thu, Nov 20 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia drops its bid to host next year's UN climate summit COP31. Will Australia's only manganese alloy smelter be saved? Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Priscilla Presley.

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Episode 185

Mon, Nov 24 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Will the social media ban protect or punish our kids? Plus the government is urgently trying to pass its environment laws.

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Episode 186

Tue, Nov 25 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Albanese government has set up a potential showdown with Donald Trump over its plan to make big tech companies pay for Australian news they put on their platforms. Plus how different schools are tackling smartphone usage.

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Episode 187

Wed, Nov 26 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Shoppers are being warned to beware of online ghost stores ahead of Black Friday sales. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

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Episode 188

Thu, Nov 27 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A coronial inquest has released its findings into the murder of Lilie James at a Sydney school. The Albanese government does a deal with the Greens to pass its environment reforms. Is a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine getting closer?

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Episode 189

Mon, Dec 1 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The fight between farmers and the Victorian government is spilling onto the paddock. A software glitch on the world's most widely-sold commercial passenger jet has caused chaos. Plus incredible stories of survival from Hong Kong's high-rise inferno.

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Episode 190

Tue, Dec 2 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Police have been granted new powers to stop and search people in Melbourne's CBD. The Albanese government releases its plan to manage AI. Plus concerns a proposed new Chinese embassy in London could become a "nest of spies".

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Episode 191

Wed, Dec 3 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Concerns over how long Australia's fuel supplies would last in an emergency. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the economy's less than expected growth. Plus there are fears Lebanon could be facing another serious conflict.

E192

Episode 192

Thu, Dec 4 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Allegations of intimidation and death threats at an inquiry into the CFMEU. Australia's teacher shortage continues to bite. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor George Clooney.

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Episode 193

Mon, Dec 8 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation. A number of sunscreens being sold as SPF 50 could be providing half that level of protection. Plus the Liberals have a fresh line up of state leaders.

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Episode 194

Tue, Dec 9 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews former defence minister Linda Reynolds. Plus a former nurse has been sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of a young woman on a beach.

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Episode 195

Wed, Dec 10 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Teenagers booted from social media as Australia's Under-16s ban begins. Residents return to what's left of their homes after bushfires. Plus serious questions are being asked about rugby league's concussion protocols.

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Episode 196

Thu, Dec 11 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australians are flocking to cheap retailers like Temu, Shein and Amazon this Christmas. The soaring values of big tech companies spark fears of an AI bubble that could burst. Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Sydney Sweeney.

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Episode 197

Mon, Dec 15 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 55 min

Australia is in shock following the terror attack at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead. In a special episode of 7.30 we look at how the attack unfolded, hear from community leaders and people who were there.

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Episode 198

Tue, Dec 16 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Survivors' accounts of how they escaped the terror attack at Bondi Beach. Plus Australia's gun laws are set to be strengthened but some argue it's a knee jerk reaction.

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Episode 199

Wed, Dec 17 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 38 min

The first of many funerals have been held for victims of Sunday's terror attack at Bondi. Josh Frydenberg says the prime minister should "accept personal responsibility for the death of 15 innocent people".

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Episode 200

Thu, Dec 18 2025 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Were there enough security arrangements in place before the Bondi attack? Is the social media ban actually working? Plus, hopes the algal bloom that devastated South Australia's beaches may be improving.

Season 2026

75 episodes

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Episode 1

Mon, Jan 5 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 2

Tue, Jan 6 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The family of young cricketer Ben Austin, who died in a tragic accident, tell their story for the first time. Anthony Albanese has signalled he may be open to calling a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

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Episode 3

Wed, Jan 7 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A suspected murder in the Australian outback, with no body recovered and no arrests made, has frustrated police for three years. Plus Donald Trump's apparent willingness to re-write the rules of global affairs will have repercussions for Australia.

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Episode 4

Thu, Jan 8 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Michael Rowland interviews Anthony Albanese after the announcement of a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, in response to the Bondi terror attack. Plus why does Donald Trump want Greenland?

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Episode 5

Mon, Jan 12 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Multiple fires continue to burn in Victoria where a state of emergency has been declared. Parts of Queensland are submerged after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji tore through the state's north. The world is waiting to discover the death toll from a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran.

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Episode 6

Tue, Jan 13 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Questions over the Albanese government's proposed hate speech laws. Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled amid controversy. Plus a police operation has uncovered an alleged international car theft syndicate.

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Episode 7

Wed, Jan 14 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Michael Rowland interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas about the Adelaide Writers' Week controversy. Will the Opposition oppose the government's hate speech laws? Plus the alleged kingpin of Australia's illicit tobacco market has been captured.

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Episode 8

Thu, Jan 15 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Stories are beginning to emerge from Iran about the government's crackdown on protesters. Almost 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay after the collapse of a disability support provider. Plus the mission to retrieve sick astronauts from space.

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Episode 9

Mon, Jan 19 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A survivor of the Bondi terror attack speaks out for the first time, saying he forgives the gunmen. Parliament returns to debate hate speech and gun control. Plus David Speers interviews Nationals leader David Littleproud.

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Episode 10

Tue, Jan 20 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Watered down hate speech laws are set to pass parliament after Labor struck a deal with the Liberals. David Speers interviews Attorney-General Michelle Rowland. Plus the vaccine giving oyster lovers hope.

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Episode 11

Wed, Jan 21 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

There are claims funding cuts to the Country Fire Authority left brigades relying on an aging fleet of tankers to fight Victoria's recent bushfires. Four shark attacks in 48 hours have left Sydney in shock. Plus it's one year since US President Donald Trump returned to power.

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Episode 12

Thu, Jan 22 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Coalition has split for the second time since last year's election. Australia's anti-slavery commissioner warns visa training program is leaving migrant workers at risk of exploitation. Plus David Speers interviews musician David Byrne.

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Episode 13

Tue, Jan 27 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As the federal Coalition implodes, One Nation's vote is surging. Rallies on Australia Day have seen violence, a bomb scare and neo-Nazis. Communities in New Zealand are in mourning after a landslide at a popular campsite.

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Episode 14

Wed, Jan 28 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The controversial plan to send Sydney's trash to the regions. David Speers interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Iranians who escaped the bloody protests detail what they saw.

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Episode 15

Thu, Jan 29 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

More than 400 homes have been destroyed in bushfires across Victoria this summer. Sussan Ley's key rivals have failed to decide who will challenge her for the Liberal leadership. Plus David Speers interviews actor Rose Byrne.

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Episode 16

Mon, Feb 2 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Nationals leader David Littleproud survives a leadership challenge, and Sarah Ferguson returns with an interview with Deputy Nationals leader Kevin Hogan. Plus, police in Victoria have resumed the search for alleged killer Dezi Freeman.

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Episode 17

Tue, Feb 3 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates after a rise in inflation. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien. Plus it's 15 years since Cadel Evans won the Tour de France.

E18

Episode 18

Wed, Feb 4 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

New documents released from the Epstein files have caused shockwaves around the world. Plus how worried should we be about the Nipah virus?

E19

Episode 19

Thu, Feb 5 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne discuss the chaos in the Liberal and National parties. The findings from a coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction attack have been handed down. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews the Foreign Minister of Germany.

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Episode 20

Mon, Feb 9 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Angus Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership. Tensions on the streets as Israel's President Isaac Herzog arrives in Australia. Plus the people who feel they're being hunted by ICE in Minnesota.

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Episode 21

Tue, Feb 10 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Deadly light plane crash raises questions about adequacy of flight training system. Police and protesters blame each other for violence as Israel's President Isaac Herzog visits. The future of the Health Star Rating system is being examined by the nation's food ministers.

E22

Episode 22

Wed, Feb 11 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Angus Taylor has resigned from Shadow Cabinet to challenge Sussan Ley for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

E23

Episode 23

Thu, Feb 12 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Candidates for the Liberal leadership are preparing to face off at tomorrow's spill. Victoria Police granted special powers to protect Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Melbourne.

E24

Episode 24

Fri, Feb 13 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A special Friday edition of 7.30 covering the Liberal leadership spill. Can new leader Angus Taylor save the Liberal Party? Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Tony Abbott.

E25

Episode 25

Mon, Feb 16 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's largest online bookmaker Sportsbet is facing a class action that could cost it millions. Sarah Ferguson interviews new Opposition leader Angus Taylor. Plus what happened to Nancy Guthrie?

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Episode 26

Tue, Feb 17 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A supersized fatberg clogging a Sydney sewer has been blamed for the mysterious debris balls washing up on beaches. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his shadow cabinet. Plus the town of Whyalla remains in limbo.

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Episode 27

Wed, Feb 18 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Albanese government says it is not helping a group of women and children attempting to leave Syria to return to Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus there are growing calls for a royal commission into CFMEU corruption.

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Episode 28

Thu, Feb 19 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's consumer watchdog has taken Coles to court, alleging the supermarket promoted hundreds of products as specials when they weren't genuinely cheaper. Plus Scientists believe they're on the brink of a breakthrough after developing a new drug that could treat sepsis.

E29

Episode 29

Mon, Feb 23 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has declared his sweeping tariffs illegal. What impact will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have on the monarchy? Sarah Ferguson interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

E30

Episode 30

Tue, Feb 24 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The veteran care system is being exploited by some health businesses which are siphoning millions of taxpayer dollars.

E31

Episode 31

Wed, Feb 25 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Gay and bisexual teenagers have been lured and bashed on camera in IS-inspired Sydney attacks. The search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. Plus the Commonwealth Bank prepares for the AI revolution.

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Episode 32

Thu, Feb 26 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Sydney doctor trying to help the families of ISIS fighters escape Syria. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson. Plus a battle is unfolding in Western Australia over fishing rights.

E33

Episode 33

Mon, Mar 2 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Iran's Supreme Leader is dead following a wave of airstrikes by the US and Israel. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Israel's Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

E34

Episode 34

Tue, Mar 3 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Iran's leadership rebuilds. Australian travellers have found themselves stranded as the Iran war continues. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

E35

Episode 35

Wed, Mar 4 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump claims that most of Iran's prospective future leaders have been killed. Sarah Ferguson interviews Israel's deputy foreign minister. Plus why radio's Kyle and Jackie O Show fell apart.

E36

Episode 36

Thu, Mar 5 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Gisele Pelicot, who chose to waive her anonymity at the rape trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men in France. Canada's PM Mark Carney visits Canberra. Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne.

E37

Episode 37

Mon, Mar 9 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Will efforts to topple Iran's leadership actually strengthen the regime? Impacts of the Iran war are being felt in Australia. Protestors plead with the government to offer the Iranian women's soccer team asylum in Australia.

E38

Episode 38

Tue, Mar 10 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia joins the war effort in the Middle East. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia.

E39

Episode 39

Wed, Mar 11 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tensions rise over oil as the war with Iran intensifies. Australians who've escaped the Middle East speak out. Plus Matt Canavan has become leader of the National Party.

E40

Episode 40

Thu, Mar 12 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Dennis Richardson quits the royal commission into antisemitism, saying he's "surplus to requirements". Sarah Ferguson interviews Benny Gantz, Israel's former defence minister. As the Iran war continues, Kurdish militia fighters are mobilising on the border with the hope of liberating Kurds in Iran.

E41

Episode 41

Mon, Mar 16 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson speaks to Energy Minister Chris Bowen about the country's fuel supply pressures. The billions of dollars flowing into Australia's data centre industry. Plus the debate over the government's plan to sell off defence properties.

E42

Episode 42

Tue, Mar 17 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A second IVF mix-up has been uncovered in Australia, with two families living in the same town discovering the error decades after children were born. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

E43

Episode 43

Wed, Mar 18 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The push for tax reform ahead of the government's upcoming budget. The surge in counterfeit cash arriving from overseas. Plus why the conduct of Queensland's state crocodile catchers has come under fire.

E44

Episode 44

Thu, Mar 19 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Resources Minister Madeleine King as the federal government establishes a national fuel supply taskforce. Plus, an interview with Iran's deputy foreign minister Esmaeil Baghaei.

E45

Episode 45

Mon, Mar 23 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The global energy shock has revived the push to tax Australian gas exporters. Sarah Ferguson interviews Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency. One Nation's vote surged at the South Australian election, making it the second most popular party in the state behind Labor.

E46

Episode 46

Tue, Mar 24 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A new aged care algorithm determining how much support people can receive to remain living at home is being blamed for reducing care for older Australians. Plus Australia has signed a long-awaited free trade deal with the European Union.

E47

Episode 47

Thu, Mar 26 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon has left more than one million people displaced. The town of Katherine is cleaning up after historic flooding in the Top End. Plus Queensland will soon have some of the toughest e-bike and e-scooter laws in the country.

E48

Episode 48

Mon, Mar 30 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Anthony Albanese about the government's fuel security plan. The rising price of diesel prompts calls to speed up the electrification of the freight industry. How AI is changing some people's jobs.

E49

Episode 49

Tue, Mar 31 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What happened in Dezi Freeman's final hours. Innocent people caught up in Sydney's gangland wars. Plus Roman empire artefacts come to Australia for the first time.

E50

Episode 50

Wed, Apr 1 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Prime Minister addresses the nation about Australia's response to the war in the Middle East. How vulnerable is Australia to the fuel crisis? Plus critics say Victorian government schools are grossly underfunded.

E51

Episode 51

Thu, Apr 2 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump promises the end of the Iran war is near. Fears food prices will go up due to the rising cost of fuel and fertiliser. Plus victims say the COVID vaccine injury scheme is making their lives worse.

E52

Episode 52

Mon, Apr 6 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump issues more threats against Iran. Record poverty in the UK has led to a mass shift in political affiliations. Plus the dangerous viral craze of "death diving".

E53

Episode 53

Tue, Apr 7 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested over allegations of war crimes. The tourism industry is feeling the effects of the fuel squeeze. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

E54

Episode 54

Wed, Apr 8 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Iran and the US are set to hold talks after agreeing to a ceasefire. David Speers interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Plus ongoing uncertainty over the war continues to weigh on the Australian economy.

E55

Episode 55

Thu, Apr 9 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia attempts to negotiate deals with Asian fuel suppliers as the fuel crisis continues. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus how Russia is benefitting from the Iran war.

E56

Episode 56

Mon, Apr 13 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The new head of the Australian Defence Force say it's ready to help in the Strait of Hormuz if needed. Sarah Ferguson interviews former CIA director David Petraeus. Plus life in Lebanon has been upended as Israel continues its attacks.

E57

Episode 57

Tue, Apr 14 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Coalition launches its immigration policy. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson. ASIC confirms multiple investigations are ongoing into Sanjeev Gupta's empire. Plus as diesel prices surge, fuel theft is rising.

E58

Episode 58

Wed, Apr 15 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has been dealt a legal blow. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals leader Matt Canavan. Plus will Tasmania ban greyhound racing?

E59

Episode 59

Thu, Apr 16 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How much impact will the Geelong oil refinery blaze have on our fuel supply? Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Hungary's leader Viktor Orban, a friend of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, has been swept from power in a landslide defeat.

E60

Episode 60

Mon, Apr 20 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The government has the NDIS in its sights as it tries to find savings. Plus drivers are choosing EVs amid the fuel crisis but is the infrastructure ready?

E61

Episode 61

Tue, Apr 21 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

What it's like being stuck on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The cost of construction has skyrocketed due to the Iran war. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator David Pocock.

E62

Episode 62

Wed, Apr 22 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Thousands of people will be kicked off the NDIS under a government overhaul. Sarah Ferguson interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. Plus will Donald Trump's stoush with Pope Leo turn US Catholics against the president?

E63

Episode 63

Thu, Apr 23 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Queensland's new hate speech laws put to the test by protesters. The vital work of Afghan interpreters is being recognised this Anzac Day. Six years on from Hannah Clarke's murder, her parents step back from their charity due to personal toll.

E64

Episode 64

Mon, Apr 27 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Could a new oil field in Queensland help bolster Australia's fuel security? Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Resources Minister Susan McDonald. Plus how the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting unfolded.

E65

Episode 65

Tue, Apr 28 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Questions over One Nation candidate in by-election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson. Plus the air travel chaos caused by the fuel crisis may just be beginning.

E66

Episode 66

Wed, Apr 29 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Countries including Australia are seeking oil from unexpected sources. Sarah Ferguson interviews US Congressman Joe Courtney, discussing Donald Trump's criticism of Australia. Inflation surges to highest level since 2023.

E67

Episode 67

Thu, Apr 30 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Counterterrorism resourcing called into question by Royal Commission. Police have found a body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl. Plus One Nation's rising popularity will be put to the test this weekend at a by-election in Victoria.

E68

Episode 68

Mon, May 4 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E69

Episode 69

Tue, May 5 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E70

Episode 70

Wed, May 6 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E71

Episode 71

Thu, May 7 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E72

Episode 72

Mon, May 11 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E73

Episode 73

Tue, May 12 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Episode 74

Wed, May 13 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E75

Episode 75

Thu, May 14 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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Sarah Ferguson as Anchor

Laura Tingle as Anchor

David Speers as Anchor

Michael Rowland as Anchor

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