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Today's headlines include:

The U.S. has voted with Russia and against its European allies in the United Nations. 

Phone reception would be available “almost everywhere” in Australia under a new Feder…

Whether it’s to get a medicine script or diagnose a cold, we’ve all needed a GP at some point in our lives – but a visit isn't getting easier or cheaper.

Bulk billing rates are down, meaning more Aus…

Today's headlines include:

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has faced a Tasmanian court on a car theft charge. 

The Australian and New Zealand governments are continuing to monitor three Chinese…

Just a heads up, today’s episode discusses extremely distressing themes including child sexual abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

Last year, the story of a French rape case and the wo…

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the good news about a new cancer treatment, a scientific discovery that helps trap wind for energy and the Aussie sporting legend making her mark overseas.

Ho…

Today's headlines include:

Israel has accused Hamas of violating their ceasefire by handing over a different body in place of one of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023. 

The Australian Federal Poli…

The head of Australia's spy agency, Mike Burgess, has given his annual threat assessment address. The ASIO boss delivered a wide-ranging speech, which discussed 'foreign actors', sabotage, and 'hosti…

Today's headlines include:

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.1% in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Authorities have begun euthanising a pod of fa…

This week will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine: the first open conflict between two countries in Europe since the Second World War.

Little movement on the frontlines in Ukraine over the…

Today's stories include:

Wages grew by 3.2% in the year to the December quarter, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). 

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has announced h…

Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it is lowering the cash rate for the first time since 2020.The cash rate was 4.35%, but it is now 4.1%.It’s big news for Aussies, particul…

Today's stories include:

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered its cash rate for the first time since November 2020.

Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has died in priso…

We are well and truly getting close to election season, with the next federal election to be held before May 17 this year. Over the past few days, there’s been a suite of new polling released, with a…

Today's stories include:

The 2026 Census will include a new topic on sexual orientation and gender and changes to 10 existing topics, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed. 

Nation…

Last week you may have seen the press conference Elon Musk held in the White House next to the U.S. President Donald Trump, and also his son, X.If you were wondering what that was all about, you’ve c…

Last year, the government legislated a change to HELP and other student loans, with that change now coming into effect.With that in mind, we thought it was the perfect time for a classic TDA explaine…

The Aussies smashing it on the world stage
On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the Aussie athletes reaching new heights this week, an out of this world discovery and the best dog in all the lands…

Today's stories include:

Category five Tropical Cyclone Zelia has started to make landfall in Western Australia.

Labor has won the state seat of Werribee in a by-election in Victoria.

At least 30 peo…

An Aussie Netflix series has become one of the most watched shows on the platform. Since 'Apple Cider Vinegar' was released just over a week ago, it’s been streamed nearly four million times and made…

Today's stories include:

U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken to Vladimir Putin in a push to end the war in Ukraine, three years after Russia invaded. 

The inquiry into antisemitism at Australian u…