Best Another Europe is Possible Podcasts (2025)

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Dalby says Telstra treated their town differently over long outage 7:52

15h ago7:52

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For the regional town of Dalby, in the Western Downs of Queensland, the last fortnight has been fraught with telecommunications challenges.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Childcare experts call for national regulator to crack down on dodgy providers 7:00

15h ago7:00

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State and national education ministers have agreed to another round of reforms aimed at strengthening child safety in the early education sector. The moves will see tougher penalties for providers who consistently fail to meet minimum standards, and greater transparency of compliance and safety data for families. GUEST: Dr Caroline Croser-Barlow, C…

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Cloud over hundreds of jobs at SA and Tas smelters 8:09

15h ago8:09

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The owner of two major smelters in Tasmania and South Australia says it needs government help within "weeks" in order to stay afloat, casting a cloud over hundreds of jobs. Nyrstar Australia says it's losing tens of millions of dollars a month, blaming "market distortion" from China and warning it won't survive without taxpayer support. Guest: Geof…

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Push for urgent action as Australia's prisoner numbers hit record high 6:45

15h ago6:45

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Australia's prisoner numbers have hit a record high, with just over 46-thousand people in custody, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Of those behind bars, about thirty-seven per cent are First Nations people with data also showing the Indigenous community has the highest imprisonment rate.…

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EABC Chair Duncan Lewis weighs on Europe–Australia defence collaboration 8:55

15h ago8:55

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As Europe looks to strengthen security and trade ties with Australia, a group of Australian business leaders are touring Europe this week. Their trip comes just days after Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced closer cooperation with NATO. Guest: Duncan Lewis, Chair of the European Australian Business Council and Chair of the defence compa…

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Millions of Aussies to get pay boost from tomorrow 9:09

16h ago9:09

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Tomorrow marks the start of a new financial year and a suite of changes that'll impact the hip-pockets of Australians. For millions of the country's lowest paid workers, July 1 will bring about a pay boost with a 3.5 per cent increase to minimum and award wages taking effect. Guest: Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations …

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Regional parents face major barriers to neonatal care 7:47

17h ago7:47

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For hundreds of regional families across Australia, accessing critical neonatal care often involves travelling for hours or even relocating to a major city. Experts are calling for greater support for parents facing premature births in country towns, and greater education for paediatric staff. Guests: Associate Professor Michael Stewart, Medical Di…

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More than a third of Tuvaluans apply for new Australian visa 7:04

17h ago7:04

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More than a third of the total population of Tuvalu has applied for a new climate change visa to live in Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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IDF opens inquiry into possible war crimes after deaths near Gaza aid sites 7:15

17h ago7:15

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Israel's Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into possible war crimes, over allegations that Israeli soldiers deliberately shot unarmed civilians near Gaza food sites. According to local Gaza officials, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month in areas where food has been handed out. Guest: Nir Hasson, report…

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'Giant win' for Trump as Supreme Court limits power of federal judges 6:52

18h ago6:52

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US President Donald Trump is a step closer to getting his so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' of tax breaks and spending cuts through Congress. It comes after the Supreme Court limited the ability of lower courts to halt executive orders issued by the president. Guest: Margo Schlanger, Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Producer: Max Chalmer…

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The $1,500 cars rallying from Perth to Darwin for cancer 6:48

4d ago6:48

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Driving cars worth just $1,500 across the ragged terrains of outback Australia for charity may seem ridiculous.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Trump's F-bomb dominated the week, but Sussan Ley planted her flag 13:49

4d ago13:49

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The political focus has been firmly on global events this week, namely American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, US President Donald Trump's public frustration over the Iran and Israel ceasefire, as well as NATO's commitment to increase defence spending.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NSW wants to lead the nation on improving safety in childcare 4:29

4d ago4:29

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New South Wales arrives at the meeting of education ministers in Adelaide armed with what it says are new nation-leading safety reforms for children in childcare and early childhood centres.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US pulls funding from global vaccine alliance 7:56

4d ago7:56

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The US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's has blind-sided the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, by announcing that Washington will stop contributing to its work. Guest: Professor Helen Evans served as the Deputy CEO of GAVI from 2009 to 2014By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Angus Taylor rejects gender quotas, vows to be a 'crusader' for women in Liberal Party 8:51

4d ago8:51

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Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor says he will "fight hard" to get more women into the Liberal Party, but has remained tight-lipped on exactly how increased female representation in the party could be achieved.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Terrorgram listed as terrorist organisation 11:26

4d ago11:26

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Australian members or supporters of online far-right extremist network Terrorgram will now face up to 25 years' in jail after the federal government's decision to formally list the group as a terrorist organisation. According to the government Terrorgram advocates for — and provides instructions — on how to conduct a terrorist attack, and has been …

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What's been done since Australia's landmark gambling inquiry? 8:09

4d ago8:09

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Tomorrow marks two years since a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its harms handed down its report, 'You win some, you lose more'. Led by the late Peta Murphy, the inquiry heard from victims, families, academics, and health experts, with all committee members supporting the final 31 recommendations. But two years on, the government is…

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ADHD medication shortages in Australia set to continue 6:27

4d ago6:27

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that begins in early childhood and it's estimated that more than one million Australians now live with it. It can be hard to get a diagnosis, but when you do there are several highly effective treatments available. However, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has just rele…

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Aussie researchers develop new way to tackle e-waste 5:05

4d ago5:05

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E-waste covers things such as sim cards, e-cigarettes, and air-conditioning units, and adds up to half a million tonnes of waste annually in Australia. That's about 20 kilograms for each person, according to the federal government's national waste report. Now an Australian research team has developed a safer and more sustainable approach to extract…

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NATO leaders commit to supporting Ukraine 6:40

4d ago6:40

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Ukraine may not be a member of NATO, but it stands to benefit from this week's summit in The Hague, after member nations pledged to increase their defence spending to five per cent of GDP by 2035. NATO members have also pledged $58 billion (USD) in military aid to Ukraine for this year. Guest: Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Chair of the Parliamentary …

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Israel halts aid supplies to Gaza 8:19

4d ago8:19

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Israel has halted aid supplies to Gaza for two days to prevent it being seized by Hamas, according to Israeli officials. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister have cited new information they say shows Hamas has been seizing aid intended for civilians in northern Gaza. Mr Netanyahu says he has ordered the Israeli military to com…

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99pc of Great Barrier Reef could be lost in next 20 years 6:11

5d ago6:11

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The government's Climate Change Authority has issued a stark warning — "the window to avoid broadscale loss to the Great Barrier Reef's ecosystems is closing". It comes as the Climate Change Authority prepares to hand down its advice for the government on Australia's 2035 emissions targets. GUEST: Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority PR…

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Changing Australia: Meredith Cummins and improving treatment for rare disease 12:05

5d ago12:05

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Rare cancers can be extremely difficult to diagnose, and it can take years of misdiagnoses before a culprit is found and patients get adequate treatment. Meredith Cummins sees this a lot. An oncology nurse for 40 years, she now supports and advocates for sufferers of a set of rare cancers. And last year, she also helped lead a fierce campaign to ha…

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How Sussan Ley plans to rebuild the Liberal Party 11:44

5d ago11:44

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Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley has promised she'll be a "zealot" when it comes to getting more women into the Liberal Party, as she launches a political rebuild following the Coalition's crushing defeat at the federal election. In her first major address at the National Press Club, she outlined her credentials to lead the party back to power, …

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'Some serious failings': Former ABC editor on Lattouf saga 7:36

5d ago7:36

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It was meant to be just a one-week gig as a presenter on ABC Radio Sydney during the Christmas break. But the federal court has found the ABC's decision to terminate the employment of journalist Antoinette Lattouf in December 2023 was to "appease the pro-Israel lobbyists" It came after Ms Lattouf shared an Instagram post from Human Rights Watch tha…

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More Australians repatriated from Israel as ceasefire holds 8:05

5d ago8:05

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The ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding for a second day, with United States President Donald Trump flagging talks with Iran next week.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dalby says Telstra treated their town differently over long outage 7:52

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Childcare experts call for national regulator to crack down on dodgy providers 7:00

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Cloud over hundreds of jobs at SA and Tas smelters 8:09

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Push for urgent action as Australia's prisoner numbers hit record high 6:45

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EABC Chair Duncan Lewis weighs on Europe–Australia defence collaboration 8:55

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Millions of Aussies to get pay boost from tomorrow 9:09

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Regional parents face major barriers to neonatal care 7:47

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More than a third of Tuvaluans apply for new Australian visa 7:04

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IDF opens inquiry into possible war crimes after deaths near Gaza aid sites 7:15

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'Giant win' for Trump as Supreme Court limits power of federal judges 6:52

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The $1,500 cars rallying from Perth to Darwin for cancer 6:48

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Trump's F-bomb dominated the week, but Sussan Ley planted her flag 13:49

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NSW wants to lead the nation on improving safety in childcare 4:29

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US pulls funding from global vaccine alliance 7:56

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Angus Taylor rejects gender quotas, vows to be a 'crusader' for women in Liberal Party 8:51

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Terrorgram listed as terrorist organisation 11:26

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What's been done since Australia's landmark gambling inquiry? 8:09

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ADHD medication shortages in Australia set to continue 6:27

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Aussie researchers develop new way to tackle e-waste 5:05

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NATO leaders commit to supporting Ukraine 6:40

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Israel halts aid supplies to Gaza 8:19

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99pc of Great Barrier Reef could be lost in next 20 years 6:11

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Changing Australia: Meredith Cummins and improving treatment for rare disease 12:05

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How Sussan Ley plans to rebuild the Liberal Party 11:44

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'Some serious failings': Former ABC editor on Lattouf saga 7:36

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More Australians repatriated from Israel as ceasefire holds 8:05

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