Best Security Hardening Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 143: Stop Wasting Money on Pentests - Do This First 44:46

6h ago44:46

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In this episode, we break down a question that often gets overlooked: When should you not do a penetration test? Not every organization needs a pentest right away, and choosing the wrong assessment can waste time, money, and effort. We’ll walk through the differences between pentests, vulnerability scans, and risk assessments — and when each one is…

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How a French spy became a bestselling author 24:38

6d ago24:38

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ack Beaumont is a former French intelligence operative who has used his real life experience to write two spy thrillers with a third, Liar’s Game coming out next week. Guest: Jack Beaumont, (pen name) author Liar's GameBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AI boot camps taking off in corporate Australia 10:16

6d ago10:16

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AI Boot camps are a growing trend in big business. Staff are being asked to down tools to experiment and learn new AI systems in one short week rather than across multiple workshops in a bid to fast-track AI skills. Canva is one of several Australian companies aiming to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the challenges and opportunities of AI…

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Original Sin: Biden's decline and his team's efforts to hide it 27:53

6d ago27:53

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A damming portrait by two of America's leading journalists describes the desperate efforts to hide the truth of the last year of Biden’s presidency, and a media unwilling to question Biden's mental sharpness.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Albanese hold the centre: the week in federal politics 10:36

6d ago10:36

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The week in politics for the 48th Parliament was dominated by division in the Coalition and the Greens. Meanwhile, the prime minister has warned Israel to comply with international law, in some of his strongest language on the Gaza conflict to date. What we can expect from the term ahead?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cybersecurity Explained: Privacy, Threats, and the Future | Chester Wisniewski 36:11

7d ago36:11

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In the inaugural episode of 'The Defender’s Log,' host David Redekop converses with cybersecurity veteran Chester Wisniewski to explore the dynamic field of cybersecurity. They discuss the differentiation between privacy and security, the evolution of hacking from the 1980s to the present, and pivotal moments that reshaped information security. Che…

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Episode 142: How Active Directory Certificates Become Active Threats 35:56

6d ago35:56

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In this episode, we're diving into one of the most overlooked yet dangerous components of Active Directory: Certificate Services. What was designed to build trust and secure authentication is now being exploited by attackers to silently escalate privileges and persist in your environment. We’ll break down how AD CS works, how it gets abused, and wh…

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Ep. 11 – Account Takeover, Token Misuse, and Deserialization RCE: When Trust Goes Wrong 17:15

8d ago17:15

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One flawed password reset. One shared session token. One dangerous object. In Episode 11 of Hacked & Secured: Pentest Exploits & Mitigations, we break down three real-world vulnerabilities where trust between systems and users broke down—with serious consequences. Account Takeover via Forgot Password – A predictable ID and exposed tokens let attack…

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Climate change turned sea urchins into a pest, scientists are finding a solution 8:27

14d ago8:27

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Warming oceans are pushing marine life out of familiar habitats, and as the long-spined sea urchin migrates south to Victoria and Tasmania it is wreaking havoc on ecosystems and commercial fisheries. Where climate change has created a pest, scientists, designers and divers are finding solutions. New research promises to turn sea urchin shells into …

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Who are the new faces in Canberra for the next parliament? 13:42

14d ago13:42

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Australia's 48th parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday. As new parliamentarians catch flights to Canberra and prepare their maiden speeches, we meet a couple of the new faces. The Liberal Party's youngest MP, Leon Rebello has worked his way up from parliament's mailroom to the green seats of the House. While Labor Senator for Queensland Cor…

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Trump's Scottish heritage doesn't make him Scotland's favourite son 10:59

14d ago10:59

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Donald Trump’s mother Mary Anne MacLeod was born on the Hebridean island of Lewis. Like many islanders of her time she headed as a young woman across the Atlantic where she met and married Fred Trump. The US President is expected to make a private visit to his ancestral home this month to visit his golf course on Scotland's east coast. In Aberdeens…

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Robinson brother murders may have Mexican cartel links 9:14

13d ago9:14

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It's been more than a year since two Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad were murdered on a surfing holiday in Mexico. Local authorities have been portraying the killings as a robbery gone wrong, claiming they are not linked to Mexico's cartels. But the ABC's Carrington Clarke has revealed that court …

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Pentagon pulls out of Aspen Security Forum citing the 'evil of globalism' 14:13

14d ago14:13

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For years officials and experts from around the world have gathered in Colorado for the Aspen Security Forum to thrash out foreign policy and security issues. It prides itself on being a bipartisan event, but this year is a little different. At the last minute the Pentagon cancelled the participation of its top officials. A spokesperson said the ev…

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Europe hardens its borders to curb illegal migration 13:32

14d ago13:32

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Seeking asylum is back at the top of the political agenda in Europe, with European ministers meeting to discuss tougher migration policies. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and France have a new deal aimed at stopping boats in the English Channel, and the UK and Germany this week signed a treaty to tackle illegal migration. What are the political forc…

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Episode 141: Are You Making These Windows Security Mistakes 30:24

14d ago30:24

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It’s easy to overlook small misconfigurations on Windows endpoints, but those little mistakes can create big opportunities for attackers. In this episode, we break down the most common Windows security missteps we see in real-world environments, from missing the basics to reused local admin passwords. If you’re a sysadmin, IT admin, or just respons…

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Meet the three brothers rowing across the Pacific Ocean 10:46

21d ago10:46

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Three Scottish brothers are rowing across the Pacific Ocean non-stop and unsupported to raise money for clean water in Madagascar. Their custom built boat has faced stormy seas and broken gear, but the brothers have bagpipes, an accordion and a guitar on board to raise morale. They spoke to Barbara Miller while paddling about 150 kilometres from To…

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Does the future of Australian philanthropy lie with our tech entrepeneurs? 12:38

21d ago12:38

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Despite Australia's wealth, our generosity lags behind other countries, with the average wealthy Australian allocating less than 1% of their wealth to charity. But a new class of philanthropists are promising to do something different. Seventy per cent of Australia's tech startup founders are donating their wealth, according to a recent report.…

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Can Elon Musk buy success for his 'America' party? 18:14

21d ago18:14

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has rapidly moved on from his public break-up with President Trump, announcing on X the birth of his own political party, The America Party. But while money certainly talks in Washington DC, what else is it going to take to get this party off the ground? If nothing else, is the existence of The America Party enough to disrupt th…

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Will China fill the USAID void? 12:27

21d ago12:27

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USAID was once the world's largest provider of humanitarian aid, but the Trump administration has dismantled the agency. As China flexes its might internationally, will it step in to fill the void?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What can we expect from the PM's visit to China?

21d ago

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Prime Minister Albanese is travelling to China today with an entourage of business heavyweights. The six-night visit will be heavily scrutinised with jobs, trade, security and AI at the top of the agenda, and panda meetings on the side.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Trump visits Texas as flood recovery continues

21d ago

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Local volunteers are fronting the recovery effort in Texas as the death toll continues to rise after catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River. President Trump is visiting his heartland, but not everyone is welcoming him.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Episode 140: Financial Services Cybersecurity Challenges & How to Address Them - Part 2 43:33

21d ago43:33

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In this episode, we dive into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the financial services sector, from high-value targets and strict compliance requirements to the constant threat of phishing and ransomware. We’ll break down common attack paths, what makes financial orgs so attractive to threat actors, and most importantly, what IT and secu…

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AI takes over from tradition at Wimbledon 9:14

28d ago9:14

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With top seeds decimated in early rounds, a heat wave, and AI taking the place of 300 line judges, it's been an unorthodox Wimbledon. Line judges have long faced the ire of wronged players, but the new automated system has critics too. Despite all that, three Australian hopefuls are moving through to the final 32.…

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Myanmar: 100 days after the earthquake 10:40

28d ago10:40

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When Myanmar was hit by an earthquake in late March it added further devastation to an already dire humanitarian situation. Getting aid to to people who are struggling to rebuild their lives has been hampered by the impacts of a four-year conflict between Myanmar's Military junta and democratic opposition groups.…

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Vaccination rates drop as culture wars take hold 11:55

28d ago11:55

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During the COVID-19 pandemic when Australians finally had access to a vaccine, the vast majority took it up. But skepticism quickly took hold in some circles, and COVID it’s now emerged saw the start of a trend that’s troubling health authorities. Australia’s childhood vaccination rates have now dropped below herd immunity levels.…

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Dalai Lama succession plan 10:23

28d ago10:23

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The Dalai Lama is turning 90. It's a moment for his millions of followers around the world to celebrate his longevity, but the milestone has also been a source of high anxiety. The Buddhist spiritual leader has announced that he will have a successor after his death, continuing a centuries-old tradition that has become a flashpoint in the struggle …

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Trump signs big beautiful bill into law 13:05

28d ago13:05

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President Donald Trump has signed the Republicans’ sweeping domestic policy bill into law at a White House ceremony. The bill includes cuts to Medicaid, tax cuts and funding for his immigration agenda. John Lyons, the ABC Americas editor joins Barbara Miller from Washington.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Episode 139: Financial Services Cybersecurity Challenges & How to Address Them - Part 1 41:12

28d ago41:12

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In this episode, we dive into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the financial services sector, from high-value targets and strict compliance requirements to the constant threat of phishing and ransomware. Whether you're on the red team, blue team, or in leadership, this episode will help you strengthen your security posture in one of the…

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What the Israel-Iran war means for Russia 14:57

29d ago14:57

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Almost two weeks after the US unleashed its bunker busting bombs on Iranian nuclear sites the ceasefire announced in the aftermath by Donald Trump appears to be holding. But why did Russia largely stand on the sidelines during the brief Iran-Israel war?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The last thing: Winnie Dunn 6:52

1M ago6:52

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Writer Winnie Dunn has been fascinated with language since she was in nappies, and now she is shortlisted for the Miles Franklin literary award. Her debut novel Dirt Poor Islanders draws on her experience growing up as a queer Tongan-Australian in Western Sydney.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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So much news: a mid-year review with Rory Medcalf and Susannah Patton 17:46

1M ago17:46

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There's now more US pressure on Australia other Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending after European allies agreed to an increase at this week's NATO summit. Plus, a closer look at Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto visit to St Petersburg to deepen ties with Vladimir Putin.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Citizen scientists track surge in humpback whale numbers 8:26

1M ago8:26

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This weekend, whale watchers will converge all along the East coast of Australia for one of the country's largest citizen science projects.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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True crime on trial 10:52

1M ago10:52

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It's the case that has captured the world's attention. Daily podcasts have poured over Erin Patterson's triple murder trial in painstaking detail. The jury is currently deliberating on the verdict, but millions of armchair investigators have already made up their minds after spending hours listening to the forensic details of the case. It's not the…

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Does Netanyahu have politcial capital to end war in Gaza after strikes against Iran? 11:35

1M ago11:35

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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed ‘a great victory’ over Iran, and he drew plaudits from Donald Trump, "Great War Time Prime Minister!" said the US president on social media. "WARRIOR, like perhaps no other Warrior in the History of Israel." So does a weakening of Iran mean for Benjamin Netanyahu’s standing within Israel an…

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National pride and fear: A glimpse inisde Iran 13:23

1M ago13:23

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President Donald Trump has hit out at Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s claim that Iran won its recent 12-day war with Israel, saying the United States will “absolutely” bomb the country again if it pursues nuclear weapons. Meanwhile. Iranians have been telling the BBC's Persian service that authorities have carried out arrests and multiple execution…

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(Replay) How We Evade Detection During Internal Pentests 40:44

1M ago40:44

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(Replay) In this episode, Spencer and Brad discuss the ever popular and highly debated topic of evasion. In this podcast we talk about evasion from the context of evading defense controls, not necessarily EDR specific evasion techniques. Our hope with this episode is to shed light on this topic and help defenders understand various methods of evasi…

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Ep. 10 – Cookie XSS & Image Upload RCE: One Cookie, One File, Full Control 20:12

1M ago20:12

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One cookie set on a subdomain triggered XSS and stole session tokens. One fake image upload gave the attacker a reverse shell. This episode breaks down two powerful exploits—a cookie-based XSS that bypassed frontend protections, and an RCE through Ghostscript triggered by a disguised PostScript file. Learn how subtle misconfigurations turned everyd…

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Alice Springs beanie festival draws to a close after almost 30 years 7:34

1M ago7:34

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This weekend Alice Springs will host its penultimate beanie festival. A celebration of the red centre's love for the humble beanie, the festival is in its 29th year. From humble beginnings — 100 beanies and a pot of pumpkin soup — the festival now boasts thousands of beanies from elaborate art pieces to basic knitted numbers.…

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Influence and Ignorance: A short history of snubbed Aussie PMs 16:35

1M ago16:35

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Today, the weekend newspapers should have been full of Prime Minister Albanese's anticipated first meeting with President Trump. Instead, we saw a rash of headlines about how the Australian prime minister was snubbed. It's not the first time the press have seized upon the perceived slighting of an Aussie PM. Jimmy Carter called Malcolm Fraser John.…

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Top marine scientists gather in Cairns to tackle ocean emergency 9:33

1M ago9:33

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Some of the world’s leading climate and ocean researchers are gathering in Cairns for the annual conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society to discuss the latest findings in meteorology, climate science and oceanography. The meeting follows this year's extreme marine heatwaves on both sides of the continent in which Ninga…

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Top marine minds gather in Cairns to tackle ocean emergency 9:55

1M ago9:55

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Some of the world’s leading climate and ocean researchers are gathering in Cairns for the annual conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society to discuss the latest findings in meteorology, climate science and oceanography. The meeting follows this year's extreme marine heatwaves on both sides of the continent in which Ninga…

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Saudi Arabia's move to dominate global sport 12:04

1M ago12:04

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Over the past decade, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has poured billions of dollars into global sport, hugely influencing the governance and growth of football, golf, boxing and tennis. In 2034, the once closed-off Kingdom will host the world's most-viewed sporting event — the men's FIFA World Cup — all part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's grand…

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"Fortress WA" budget surplus and plans to future proof state finances 10:27

1M ago10:27

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“Fortress WA” is how Western Australia's Treasurer Rita Saffioti described how her state will use its huge budget surplus to insulate the state from global tensions. WA has reported its seventh consecutive surplus of $2.5 billion for 2024-25, with a further surplus forecast for the following year. This budgetary position continues to be the envy of…

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Iran insists on right to enrich uranium as European talks fail 17:28

1M ago17:28

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European officials have lined up behind the Trump administration’s demand that Iran stop its uranium-enrichment program, increasing pressure on Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was in Geneva for the talks. So far, Iran is refusing to end uranium enrichment or negotiate with the US unless Israel halts its attacks on the country. Meanshile…

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Episode 138: The 7 Questions Every Security Leader Should Ask After a Pentest 42:16

1M ago42:16

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In this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective, we break down the 7 critical questions every security leader should ask after a penetration test. A pentest isn’t just about checking a box, it’s an opportunity to assess your defenses, measure progress, and refine your strategy. We discuss how to go beyond the report, extract real value from the ass…

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Wallaby and whisky pudding: Tasmanian produce meets Indian dining 11:17

2M ago11:17

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A winter feast of sea urchins, wallaby wings and whisky pudding is on the menu in Hobart this weekend. Niyati Rao travelled across India in search of unique ingredients and cooking methods, and her Mumbai restaurants celebrate humble regional snacks. For Dark MOFO, Rao is teaming up with Launceston chef Craig Will to infuse fresh Tasmanian produce …

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Canada's G7: An awkward AUKUS moment 13:18

2M ago13:18

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will face a tricky moment at the G7 in Canada this weekend, forced to confront the Pentagon's decision to review AUKUS. The Trump administration is sending a strong message to Canberra, leveraging for greater Defence spending. But could this be the off ramp for the controversial nuclear subs deal?…

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Virgin Airlines float to boost the shrinking ASX 9:00

2M ago9:00

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Virgin Australia is returning to the Australian stock exchange, a rare listing on the ASX and an opportunity for everyday investors. Over recent years several big companies have left the exchange to go into private ownership. Now, the corporate regulator ASIC has introduced measures to streamline new listings, in an attempt to revitalise the ASX.…

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Lessons for global centre-left parties from Labor's win 14:58

2M ago14:58

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Centre-left parties the world over are lamenting the loss of their heartland, as low paid, working-class and non-graduate voters defect to the right. Claire Ainsley was a key aide to the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and is now part of the Progressive Policy Institute, a US-based group with close links to the former US president Bill Clinton. She'…

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Iranian missile strikes in retaliation to Israel's attacks 10:05

2M ago10:05

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Iran has responded with drone and missile attacks against Israel, after Israel carried out its largest attack ever against Iran. Waves of coordinated Israeli airstrikes hit nuclear sites and killed much of the country’s military chain of command along with several nuclear scientists.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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