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Push for urgent response as tiny insect poses major threat 7:29

2h ago7:29

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The cost of a widespread fire ant outbreak could cost the Australian economy two billion dollars each year, according to the Invasive Species Council. From the devastation of the agricultural sector to increased risk of anaphylaxis-related deaths, the threat of these tiny insects is daunting. And yet, the Invasive Species Council says Australia is …

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Can Australia's energy grid keep up with the demands of AI? 8:15

3h ago8:15

8:15

If you asked ChatGPT how much power artificial intelligence uses, it would tell you: "the amount of energy artificial intelligence uses can vary hugely, depending on the type of model and its usage." By some estimates, that response alone requires around 10 times the electricity of a Google search and with more than 400 million active users of Chat…

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Victorian opposition demands action as accused childcare worker investigation deepens 6:34

3h ago6:34

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A warning that this story discusses child abuse The work history of accused child abuser Joshua Dale Brown at childcare centres across Melbourne has been updated by authorities this week, with a warning further information is expected in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, police added four other childcare centres in Melbourne to the list, with health of…

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Afghans secretly settled in UK after details leaked in data breach 7:25

4h ago7:25

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It's been revealed that thousands of Afghans have been secretly settled in the United Kingdom after their personal details were accidentally leaked in one of the worst security breaches in British history. The leak put those Afghans — many of whom had helped international forces during their occupation — at risk of reprisals from the Taliban, after…

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Israel launches airstrikes in Syrian capital 12:05

4h ago12:05

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Israel has launched airstrikes in the Syrian capital, Damascus, overnight damaging the defence ministry and hitting near the presidential palace. Military headquarters in the city were also targeted as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria The attacks marked a significant Israeli escalation a…

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Matcha prices set to surge 5:04

1d ago5:04

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Matcha consumption is soaring in Australia and around the world, and prices are about to follow. The spring harvest of tencha tea in Japan (where matcha comes from) wrapped up in May and at this year's first tea auction in Kyoto, tencha prices reached a record high of 87 dollars a kilogram. Guest: Erin Lindwall, founder of Matcha Yu Tea in Melbourn…

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Changing Australia: Graeme Innes on disability and leadership 10:38

1d ago10:38

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People with disability make up more than a fifth of Australia's population. And yet people with disability are significantly under-represented in leadership positions, on boards, in politics and various other roles. It's an issue Graeme Innes thinks about often…if organisations aren't reflective of the community…how can they make decisions on their…

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Could card surcharges be a thing of the past? 6:58

1d ago6:58

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The Reserve Bank wants to end debit and credit card surcharges — but some small business owners are concerned that, if implemented, they may end up covering the difference. They say the move risks prices increasing across the board. Guest: Matthew Addison, Chair, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA). Producers: Oscar Coleman a…

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Ken Henry urges environmental law reform 6:26

1d ago6:26

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The nation's low productivity — and how to improve it — is a major priority for the returned Albanese Government's second term. Ahead of the Treasurer's upcoming economic reform roundtable, former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry says reforming the nation's "broken environmental laws" is an obvious lever to lift productivity and enhance resilience Gues…

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'Focus on what brings us together': Ed Husic on plans to combat antisemitism, Islamophobia 9:08

1d ago9:08

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Australia's former Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, has shared his views on special envoy Jillian Segal's plan to combat antisemitism, along with the upcoming plan from special envoy Aftab Malik to combat Islamophobia. Mr Husic, who was one of the country's first two Muslim federal ministers sworn into office, says both plans need to fo…

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NSW pattern book launches with housing designs available for $1 6:11

1d ago6:11

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Under a New South Wales state government plan, architect-designed drawings for new homes are being offered up for just a gold coin for the first six months, before increasing to $1,000 dollars. The low-rise designs have been released as part of a New South Wales Housing Pattern Book, which the government says will speed up the delivery of new homes…

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Can cannabis be successfully regulated in Australia? 7:50

1d ago7:50

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Regulations around cannabis have come a long way in Australia, with medicinal cannabis now legal in every jurisdiction, and recreational use decriminalised in the ACT. In a recent NSW upper house inquiry, six of the seven committee members backed the decriminalisation of cannabis use and possession, and ultimately a move towards a regulated, legali…

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Can Australia's data centres keep pace with AI? 6:42

1d ago6:42

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Australia's need for data centres is growing exponentially as artificial intelligence advances and more critical systems like banking and healthcare go digital. But these large, power-hungry warehouses are causing planning and environmental headaches across the world. As multinational corporations pledge billions to establish centres on Australian …

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UN reports growing crisis of Afghans returning home from Iran and Pakistan 7:02

1d ago7:02

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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR ) is reporting a growing crisis at the border of Iran and Afghanistan, with almost one and a half million Afghans having left Iran and Pakistan this year to return to their homeland. The UNHCR says the number of Afghans crossing the border has intensified since mid-June, with tens of thousands of people crossing the bor…

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What the United States' new weapons mean for Ukraine 6:18

1d ago6:18

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Ukraine is hoping to intercept more Russian missiles headed for its cities after US President Donald Trump confirmed he would transfer more Patriot battery systems to Kyiv. The president promised the weapons would arrive within days, responding to a long-term request from Ukraine to help bolster its defences. Under the plan, the United States will …

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Ukraine President proposes major government shake-up 7:36

1d ago7:36

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning a major reshuffle of his government, proposing to replace his Prime Minister with his deputy Yulia Svyrydenko and appointing the current PM — Denys Shmyhal — as Ukraine's new Defence Minister. Ms Svyrydenko is an economist and has served as first deputy prime minister since before the war, while M…

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What We Can Learn from Previous Rural - Urban Populist Alliances - TVLR 7/12/25 1:28:52

1d ago1:28:52

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We talk to David Griscom about populism. We also talk about the latest on the UAW campaign in Huntsville. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tyree-ford-philadelphias-dc33?lang=en_US&v=amp14_t2 ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how th…

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Largest ever collision of black holes detected 5:49

2d ago5:49

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The largest ever collision of black holes has been recorded by scientist leading them to question previous models about how they form. The two black holes collided on the edge of the milky way and were detected back on earth by the The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory which say the final merger produced a black hole approximately…

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Changing Australia: Peter MacDonald on saving hearts and saving lives 10:12

2d ago10:12

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In the 1980s, Peter MacDonald found himself in the back of a speeding police car and whisked onto Kerry Packer's private plane.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Does the housing sector believe key targets can be met? 9:09

2d ago9:09

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The Federal Government is under more pressure to build 1.2 million homes in five years, saying it can overcome Treasury trajectories that it will not meet this mark. Does the housing sector share the Treasurer's optimism that it can be turned around?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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PM supports 'status quo' on Taiwan amid US defence demands 8:00

2d ago8:00

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"We support the status quo when it comes to Taiwan, we don't support any unilateral action there": those were the words of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week as he batted away questions in Shanghai about what role Australia might play in a potential conflict between the US and China. The Financial Times reported at the weekend that senior de…

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'Delusional': Opposition responds to government's housing target 9:23

2d ago9:23

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A table of contents that was accidentally included in Treasury's response to an ABC Freedom of Information request has poured doubt on whether the federal government will be able to meet its target of building 1.2 million homes in five years. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he feels "relaxed" about the advice being made public, and remains conf…

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Calls for urgent help after supported acommodation providers close 6:58

2d ago6:58

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There are warnings that vulnerable Australians are falling between the cracks after a series of accommodation providers closed their doors in recent months. Providers in the supported accommodation sector say 215 beds in Queensland have been lost in the past 18 months as they contend with rising costs. They're asking for an emergency intervention f…

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Concern as fire ant spread continues 6:57

2d ago6:57

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Fire ants have been detected in central Queensland for the first time, at a coal mine near Moranbah, more than 150 kilometres inland from Mackay. It's raised concerns over the capability of the current containment and eradication plan in Queensland. Guest: Reece Pianta, Invasive Species Council's Advocacy Manager Producer: Grace Stranger…

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This POW says not enough is being done to free Oscar Jenkins 7:57

2d ago7:57

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Shaun Pinner was one of the last foreign-born fighters to be released by prisoner swap in 2022 and he's recently been in the UK parliament urging political leaders to push more to get more foreign fighters like Austraslian man Oscar Jenkins released.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hundreds of birds dead in suspected poisoning in Melbourne 6:30

2d ago6:30

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Hundreds of birds fell from the sky over the weekend in Melbourne's south east in what experts fear is a mass poisoning. Local volunteers say they have spent the past 48 hours collecting the bodies of more than 200 corellas and other native birds from the roof of a shopping centre, school and other public places across Springvale. At least eight bi…

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Push for urgent response as tiny insect poses major threat 7:29

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Can Australia's energy grid keep up with the demands of AI? 8:15

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Victorian opposition demands action as accused childcare worker investigation deepens 6:34

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Afghans secretly settled in UK after details leaked in data breach 7:25

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Israel launches airstrikes in Syrian capital 12:05

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Matcha prices set to surge 5:04

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Changing Australia: Graeme Innes on disability and leadership 10:38

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Could card surcharges be a thing of the past? 6:58

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Ken Henry urges environmental law reform 6:26

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'Focus on what brings us together': Ed Husic on plans to combat antisemitism, Islamophobia 9:08

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NSW pattern book launches with housing designs available for $1 6:11

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Can cannabis be successfully regulated in Australia? 7:50

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Can Australia's data centres keep pace with AI? 6:42

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UN reports growing crisis of Afghans returning home from Iran and Pakistan 7:02

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What the United States' new weapons mean for Ukraine 6:18

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Ukraine President proposes major government shake-up 7:36

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What We Can Learn from Previous Rural - Urban Populist Alliances - TVLR 7/12/25 1:28:52

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Largest ever collision of black holes detected 5:49

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Changing Australia: Peter MacDonald on saving hearts and saving lives 10:12

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Does the housing sector believe key targets can be met? 9:09

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PM supports 'status quo' on Taiwan amid US defence demands 8:00

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'Delusional': Opposition responds to government's housing target 9:23

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Calls for urgent help after supported acommodation providers close 6:58

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Concern as fire ant spread continues 6:57

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This POW says not enough is being done to free Oscar Jenkins 7:57

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Hundreds of birds dead in suspected poisoning in Melbourne 6:30

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