Best Metal Steve Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Humanitarian crisis escalates in Sudan 7:26

1h ago7:26

7:26

Aid groups are warning more than 600,000 children under the age of five are now at risk of violence, disease, and hunger as the humanitarian crisis worsens in Sudan. This week, the United Nations Children's Fund found almost 1,200 cholera cases — including around 300 in children — in North Darfur State since the end of June. The area has absorbed h…

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Israeli PM reportedly mulling complete Gaza takeover 7:12

2h ago7:12

7:12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with senior security officials to finalise a new strategy for the war in Gaza. Local media reports Mr Netanyahu is leaning towards a complete takeover of Gaza, as he prepares for a meeting of the Israeli cabinet later this week. It comes as more than 600 retired Israeli security officials, including…

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New economic policy seeks to address closing the gap targets 5:40

23h ago5:40

5:40

First Nations communities will be boosted by a $145 million federal government plan which aims to close the gap by improving economic outcomes. The Prime Minister unveiled the plan over the weekend at the Garma festival. The Opposition says it will wait to see the full details but is warning Indigenous businesses need help right now. Guest: Darren …

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Metals smelter Nyrstar to receive $135 million rescue package 7:43

8h ago7:43

7:43

International metals producer Nyrstar will receive a $135 million bailout from the federal, South Australian and Tasmanian governments to support its struggling businesses in Port Pirie and Hobart. Guest: Leon Stephens, Mayor of Port Pirie and Liberal candidate for Stuart Producer: Oscar ColemanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Coalition shifts language on Gaza 10:42

23h ago10:42

10:42

The Coalition has shifted its language on Gaza, with the Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley yesterday admitting there is hunger and starvation occurring on the strip after previously — and repeatedly — dodging the question. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he has spoken with Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas. D…

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Foreign Minister warns 'risk there will be no Palestine left to recognise' if war continues 9:43

24h ago9:43

9:43

The Australian government is facing renewed pressure to indicate when it will recognise Palestinian statehood, after authorities estimate more than 100,000 people marched over Sydney Harbour Bridge to call for an end to the war in Gaza. As organisers of Sunday's rally indicate plans for another protest this month, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has wa…

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Nations gather in push to finalise UN Plastics Treaty 6:54

1d ago6:54

6:54

Representatives from 170 countries are gathering in Geneva, Switzerland, today in the hopes of finalising a global treaty limiting plastic pollution. December talks in South Korea collapsed after a small number of fossil fuel producing nations blocked attempts by 100 countries to introduce a legally binding treaty that limits plastics production. A…

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Asbestos industry launches defamation case, claiming white asbestos is 'harmless' 7:02

10h ago7:02

7:02

It's more than 20 years since Australia banned all forms of asbestos, but its deadly legacy still lingers in buildings across the country, as well as in the lungs of thousands exposed to the material. But as Australia leads a global campaign to raise awareness, a new legal battle is unfolding on the nation's doorstep. In Indonesia, activists who re…

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US, India trade tensions intensify amid Trump tariff threat 8:30

1d ago8:30

8:30

Trade tensions between Washington and Delhi are intensifying this morning, as Donald Trump plans to raise tariffs on imports India because of its purchases of Russian oil. It's part of efforts by the US to increase pressure on the Russian economy. Delhi has fired back, claiming the US is hypocritical by itself indulging trade with Russia itself. Gu…

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Are childcare regulators equipped to enforce new rules? 6:30

10h ago6:30

6:30

Australia's child care sector is set to come under further scrutiny in the coming weeks as a New South Wales inquiry puts the sector under the microscope when hearings begin next week. The federal government has been quick to respond to the growing number of allegations facing centres, passing new laws to strip providers of subsidies if they fail t…

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Father reflects on anguish of having wife, daughters kidnapped by Hamas 9:33

11h ago9:33

9:33

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene a meeting of his security cabinet this week to discuss how to achieve its military objectives in Gaza. At the centre of this war are approximately 50 hostages who remain with Hamas, with the group releasing videos of two emaciated Israeli hostages over the weekend. One of them Evyatar David wa…

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Teen pilot prepares to become youngest person to fly around the world 7:54

1d ago7:54

7:54

At just 14 years old, Byron Waller became the youngest person to fly across Australia, and now he's setting his sights even higher and further — preparing to become the youngest supported pilot to navigate around the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Coalition demands detail on PM's economic development plan as Garma concludes 7:02

1d ago7:02

7:02

Today marks the final day of Garma Festival in north-east Arnhem Land, with the four-day event seeing the Albanese Government commit to a new, multi-million dollar economic development plan for First Nations people. Shadow Attorney-General, Julian Leeser, has been the Coalition's sole representative at Garma. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Shadow…

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'A wake-up call for Australian politics': Husic on Sydney pro-Palestinian march 9:06

1d ago9:06

9:06

An estimated 90,000 pro-Palestinian supporters marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in pouring rain yesterday, to demand the end of the war in Gaza, and the immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood. The event was given the green-light after a legal battle with police, but a few hours in, authorities urged attendees to stop marching due to…

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'Everyone needs to reflect': NSW Police on pro-Palestine march safety concerns 6:39

2d ago6:39

6:39

Tens of thousands of Australians joined pro-Palestinian protests over the weekend, shutting down the Sydney Harbour Bridge after a last-minute legal win on Friday.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New national housing resilience rating scheme proposed 6:21

2d ago6:21

6:21

The Productivity Commission wants the federal government to create a new national housing resilience rating scheme, pointing out ratings need to reflect potential damages from climate hazards.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Scientists go nuclear on animal poachers 6:09

2d ago6:09

6:09

Nuclear science is being used to save rhinos from the threat of poaching as part of an innovative new project in South Africa. Scientists are inserting measured quantities of radio isotopes into the horns of live rhinos. The isotopes can then be detected at airports and borders. Guest: Jessica Babich, CEO of the Rhisotope Project in partnership wit…

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Tasmanian independent on major parties' hunt to form government 7:16

2d ago7:16

7:16

Vote counting has finished in Tasmania's election but it remains unclear as to who will form government. Last month Tasmanians were forced back to the polls for the second state election in 16 months, following a no confidence vote against the Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Guest: Craig Garland, independent member for Braddon Producer: Eddy Diamo…

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Oil depot up in flames as Russia-Ukraine war continues 7:34

1d ago7:34

7:34

An oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi has spectacularly gone up in flames overnight following a Ukrainian drone attack, which continues a deadly tit-for-tat in the ongoing war. Strikes have been exchanged on both sides as the Donald Trump-imposed ceasefire deadline of August 8 approaches, and the United States sends its special envoy Steve Witk…

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New worries for SA seafood producers following algal bloom 7:33

2d ago7:33

7:33

As the toxic algal bloom continues to spread in South Australian waters, there are new fears for the state's seafood industry. Due to low levels of brevetoxin, the SA government has closed one of the state's biggest oyster growing regions at Franklin Harbour, on the Eyre Peninsula's east coast. And while other oyster regions have been able to safel…

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Hamas videos spark global outrage 8:09

2d ago8:09

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Videos showing an emaciated Israeli hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip have prompted worldwide outrage. In the footage, hostage Evyatar David is shown being forced to dig what he describes as his own grave. Mr David says he hasn't eaten in days. Mr David was one of the people captured by Hamas at a music festival in southern Israel in October …

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Friday political panel: Albanese shifts on Palestine recognition 14:08

5d ago14:08

14:08

The Federal government has been busy legislating key election promises during this second sitting week of parliament. But events beyond Canberra have been dominating the discussion, as a string of western countries shift their approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Indigenous and political leaders gather for 25th Garma Festival 7:06

5d ago7:06

7:06

Indigenous leaders and political heavyweights are making their way to the north of the country to mark the 25th year of Australia's largest First Nations cultural gathering — Garma Festival. Three months after landslide election victory for Labor, all eyes will be on an update from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his government's direction on …

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Opposition weighs in on FBI dinner, ASIO warning 7:42

5d ago7:42

7:42

The first sitting fortnight of the 48th Parliament has seen the Coalition side with the federal government on major pieces of legislation, including HECS cuts and childcare safety reform.... while also trying to iron out internal friction regarding net zero policy. In other news, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has revealed espionage is costing …

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'Step in the right direction': Palestinian Authority on global statehood momentum 9:16

5d ago9:16

9:16

As multiple Western countries signal an intention to officially recognise a Palestinian state, there are several conditions attached. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says his decision would be based on the Palestinian Authority holding elections and reforming its governance. Guest: Dr Omar Awadallah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Pa…

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Home Affairs Minister speaks on FBI dinner 10:09

5d ago10:09

10:09

Australia's top spy chief has revealed foreign espionage is costing the nation at least 12.5 billion dollars a year. During a speech in Adelaide last night, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess provided a detailed account of the scale of the threat of foreign interference. Including one example where foreign cyber spies stole nearly 2 billion dollars…

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Humanitarian crisis escalates in Sudan 7:26

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Israeli PM reportedly mulling complete Gaza takeover 7:12

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New economic policy seeks to address closing the gap targets 5:40

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Metals smelter Nyrstar to receive $135 million rescue package 7:43

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Coalition shifts language on Gaza 10:42

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Foreign Minister warns 'risk there will be no Palestine left to recognise' if war continues 9:43

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Nations gather in push to finalise UN Plastics Treaty 6:54

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Asbestos industry launches defamation case, claiming white asbestos is 'harmless' 7:02

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US, India trade tensions intensify amid Trump tariff threat 8:30

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Are childcare regulators equipped to enforce new rules? 6:30

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Father reflects on anguish of having wife, daughters kidnapped by Hamas 9:33

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Teen pilot prepares to become youngest person to fly around the world 7:54

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Coalition demands detail on PM's economic development plan as Garma concludes 7:02

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'A wake-up call for Australian politics': Husic on Sydney pro-Palestinian march 9:06

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'Everyone needs to reflect': NSW Police on pro-Palestine march safety concerns 6:39

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New national housing resilience rating scheme proposed 6:21

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Scientists go nuclear on animal poachers 6:09

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Tasmanian independent on major parties' hunt to form government 7:16

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Oil depot up in flames as Russia-Ukraine war continues 7:34

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New worries for SA seafood producers following algal bloom 7:33

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Hamas videos spark global outrage 8:09

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Friday political panel: Albanese shifts on Palestine recognition 14:08

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Indigenous and political leaders gather for 25th Garma Festival 7:06

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Opposition weighs in on FBI dinner, ASIO warning 7:42

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'Step in the right direction': Palestinian Authority on global statehood momentum 9:16

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Home Affairs Minister speaks on FBI dinner 10:09

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