Best Defect Tracking Podcasts (2025)

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The new COVID strain infecting Australia 9:04

1d ago9:04

9:04

COVID cases are rising in Australia, with Victoria seeing a 55 per cent increase in the past week, and NSW following closely behind with a 29 per cent spike. The new NB.1.8.1 strain is sublineage of Omicron and descends from the JN1 variant, which is what the current vaccine protects against. Also, we take a look at a potential gap in measles vacci…

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Exercise could extend life after a colon cancer diagnosis 10:19

1d ago10:19

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Something as simple as an exercise program post-chemotherapy could significantly increase the risk of survival in colon cancer. A 17-year randomised-controlled trial found a 37 per cent lower risk of death in patients who participated in the three-year program. This compared to a group that received exercise advice but didn't receive structured sup…

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A genetic variant could double dementia risk in men 10:04

1d ago10:04

10:04

If you’re a man carrying a common genetic variant, you could be twice as likely to develop dementia in your lifetime compared to women. An Australian study made the connection between risk and variants in the haemochromatosis gene, which is critical for regulating iron levels in the body. It’s not yet known why having two copies of this variant inc…

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Postpartum period longer than commonly thought 7:26

1d ago7:26

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If you've given birth and still aren't feeling back to your old self physically, a new study could explain why. Researchers took blood tests up to 80 weeks postpartum, and found in about 50 per cent of cases values didn't return to baseline for between three months and a year. The study also revealed the ongoing effect of pregnancy complications li…

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Mailbag: More on osteoporosis 3:32

1d ago3:32

3:32

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected] Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Scientists track marine megafauna to improve conservation efforts 5:02

1h ago5:02

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A team of international scientists have tracked more than one hundred marine megafauna species in our oceans to show where marine conservation should shift its focus.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Defection, defence spending and GDP - the week in politics 13:01

2d ago13:01

13:01

It was a week which included a political defection, rumblings on defence spending, as well as modest economic growth. .By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Scientist monitoring rock art at Murujuga breaks silence 10:13

2h ago10:13

10:13

The federal government's provisional approval of Woodside's North West shelf gas project has prompted concerns over the future of rock art in Murujuga, near Karratha. Leading up to the decision, a team of dozens of scientists has been monitoring Murujuga, measuring pollution to determine if the ancient rock paintings are at risk of damage. Now, one…

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SA Budget's winners and losers ahead of state election 9:30

10h ago9:30

9:30

South Australia's state budget has been unveiled and the state's finances taking a significant hit. Following significant spending, including on the Whyalla steelworks, this financial year's surplus has been whittled down to $18 million after it was forecast at $201 million in December. With pared-back measures to combat the cost-of-living but a st…

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ASIC looks to regulate growing Australian private credit 5:24

2h ago5:24

5:24

Australia's corporate regulator has faced intense criticism for years over its effectiveness in regulating the financial sector. But with a number of high profile lawsuits under its belt in 2025 - has ASIC got its groove back?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NSW volunteer firefighters promised injury compensation 7:09

11h ago7:09

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New South Wales has made progress with its volunteer firefighters this week, over the disparity in injury compensation claims. Emergency Minister Jihad Dib is now promising to bring permanent injury compensation for Rural Fire Service volunteers into line with their paid colleagues.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tasmanian AFL club's future hangs in balance 10:23

3h ago10:23

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The dreams of thousands of Tasmanian footy fans are hanging in the balance this morning, as the political chaos in that state threatens to derail the country's newest AFL club.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Five killed in attack on UN aid convoy in Sudan 8:08

2d ago8:08

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Food that a United Nations convoy was delivering to the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher would have been the first humanitarian aid the region had received in over a year. But it never reached its destination.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Putin seeks revenge for Ukraine drone attack 6:43

2d ago6:43

6:43

US President Donald Trump has suggested it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia fight for a while before pursuing peace.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NZ Maori Party MPs suspended over 'intimidating' haka 9:32

2d ago9:32

9:32

Three members of New Zealand's Te Pāti Māori have now been suspended from New Zealand's Parliament following their haka protest during a Parliamentary session in November.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Eating disorder research and funding falling behind 5:57

12h ago5:57

5:57

New research published today is calling for a drastic re-think of how we research and treat eating disorders with current treatments for anorexia nervosa now decades old and only effective in about half of all patients.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Changing Australia: Keith Chappell and war gaming for the next pandemic 11:43

3d ago11:43

11:43

COVID-19's arrival five years ago was swift and deadly. But in its wake, a strong sense of purpose came into force. By the very end of 2020, the first jabs were rolled out overseas through emergency authorisations and conditional approvals. There is now an international effort underway to prepare for the next potential pandemic with researchers tak…

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Flooded farmers face long road to recovery 8:03

3d ago8:03

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Communities across the mid-north coast are facing a long road to recovery, a fortnight after record-breaking floods ravaged the region. This week, the state and federal governments released $25,000 in disaster relief grants to primary producers to support the immediate recovery. GUEST: Jodie Thurgood, beef farmer PRODUCER: Brooke Young…

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Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield 7:25

3d ago7:25

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The final seat of this year's federal election has been called, with independent Nicolette Boele declared the winner of the historically blue-ribbon Sydney seat of Bradfield by just 26 votes over Liberal candidate, Gisele Kapterian.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Soft GDP figures for March quarter 8:39

3d ago8:39

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"A decent outcome." That's how the Federal Treasurer has described the modest growth over the first quarter of this year, with the economy growing by just point-two of a per cent. But with global volatility continuing, including escalating trade tensions and new US tariffs on steel and aluminium kicking in today, what could this all mean for Austra…

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Defence chief hints at funding need 7:36

14h ago7:36

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The chief of Australia's defence force says his budget is facing pressure as debate rages over Australia's defence spend. Admiral David Johnston made the comments at a defence conference, also flagging that Australia may need to rethink its role in future conflicts.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Volunteer firefighters battle for fair compensation for presumptive cancers 6:53

14h ago6:53

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In recent years volunteer firefighters have tackled unrelenting bushfire seasons while trying to keep their communities safe. And yet, for many volunteers across Australia, if they are diagnosed with presumptive cancer – a cancer believed to be caused as a result of their firefighting duties – many are shocked to find they are not eligible for the …

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Freedom Flotilla sets sail on aid mission to Gaza 7:57

15h ago7:57

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A dozen peace activists - including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg - are currently on a ship headed towards Gaza, hoping to break Israel's blockade of the war-torn territory. They're sailing on the boat 'Madleen' operated by the group Freedom Flotilla Coalition.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EU trade deal edges closer 8:22

3d ago8:22

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Australia's trade minister Don Farrell is meeting with European counterparts as momentum grows for a revived Australia-EU free trade deal. The push for an agreement had stalled, but its been given new life by Donald Trump's trade war.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Aid organisation suspends food delivery in Gaza 7:10

3d ago7:10

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A private aid organisation set up to distribute food in Gaza has halted operations for at least a day, after another deadly shooting.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Algal Bloom spreads in South Australia 5:38

4d ago5:38

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Concerns are mounting over the prevalence of algal blooms off the coast of South Australia. Marine animals have been washing up dead on the coastline and swimmers and surfers are also being urged to avoid the blooms. Meanwhile the Coorong's north lagoon - south-east of Adelaide - has for the first time recorded a bloom of one particular algae and e…

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South Koreans elect a new president, ending six months of political upheaval 6:37

4d ago6:37

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Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's presidential election with 94 per cent of the votes now counted. The election ends more than six months of political turmoil after former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. He's now facing trial on rebellion charges. Guest: Jean Lee is a fellow at the East West Centre in Hono…

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Changing Australia: Commander Helen Schneider and taking out online predators 14:07

4d ago14:07

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With the rapid growth in technology over the last few decades, reports of online child sexual exploitation have skyrocketed. AI is being used to create child abuse material and children and young people are being extorted online. But as this happens, there is also significant work going on behind closed doors to track down offenders and remove chil…

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Testcast

Bruce McLeod & Trish Khoo

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Radio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcast

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Health Report - Separate stories podcast

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The Flow State Podcast

Monica Grohne and Norah Candito

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The new COVID strain infecting Australia 9:04

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Exercise could extend life after a colon cancer diagnosis 10:19

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A genetic variant could double dementia risk in men 10:04

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Postpartum period longer than commonly thought 7:26

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Mailbag: More on osteoporosis 3:32

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Scientists track marine megafauna to improve conservation efforts 5:02

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Defection, defence spending and GDP - the week in politics 13:01

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Scientist monitoring rock art at Murujuga breaks silence 10:13

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SA Budget's winners and losers ahead of state election 9:30

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ASIC looks to regulate growing Australian private credit 5:24

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NSW volunteer firefighters promised injury compensation 7:09

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Tasmanian AFL club's future hangs in balance 10:23

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Five killed in attack on UN aid convoy in Sudan 8:08

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Putin seeks revenge for Ukraine drone attack 6:43

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NZ Maori Party MPs suspended over 'intimidating' haka 9:32

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Eating disorder research and funding falling behind 5:57

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Changing Australia: Keith Chappell and war gaming for the next pandemic 11:43

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Flooded farmers face long road to recovery 8:03

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Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield 7:25

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Soft GDP figures for March quarter 8:39

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Defence chief hints at funding need 7:36

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Volunteer firefighters battle for fair compensation for presumptive cancers 6:53

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Freedom Flotilla sets sail on aid mission to Gaza 7:57

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EU trade deal edges closer 8:22

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Aid organisation suspends food delivery in Gaza 7:10

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Algal Bloom spreads in South Australia 5:38

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South Koreans elect a new president, ending six months of political upheaval 6:37

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Changing Australia: Commander Helen Schneider and taking out online predators 14:07

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