Best The Western Australia Briefing Podcasts (2025)

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A Hunting They Did Go - The Brief, Bizarre Life of Kalgoorlie’s Hunt Club 7:34

7d ago7:34

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Step into 1900s Kalgoorlie, where English tradition met Australian irreverence in the short-lived Goldfields Hunt Club. Beagles, red coats, and herrings set the scene in this curious tale of colonial spectacle and spirited satire. Adapted from historian Norma King’s original article, with poetic flair from Dryblower Murphy and narration by Lorraine…

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Mitsubishi Wins $10 Billion Warship Deal, Melbourne Demons Dismiss Coach, Australia Targets Hygiene Poverty, NSW Faces Constitutional Crisis, and more... 11:45

13h ago11:45

11:45

(0:10): Mitsubishi Clinches $10 Billion Deal to Build Warships for Australia, Beating German Rival (2:21): Melbourne Demons Dismiss Coach Simon Goodwin Amidst Tumultuous Season and Internal Struggles (4:13): 4 Million Australians Struggle with 'Hygiene Poverty,' Government Expands Free Product Initiatives (6:42): NSW Faces Constitutional Crisis Ove…

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Box2Box - Australia Cup king Liam Boland after Kingsway progress, Nancy Frostick's Championship preview 1:09:30

1d ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Olympic Kingsway pulled off this year's first Australia Cupset at the expense of Melbourne Victory last week, and competition-record goalscorer Liam Boland was front and centre with a brace off the bench. Nearing the end of his esteemed semi-professional career, Liam is forthright in his assessment of t…

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Australia Launches $130M Tourism Campaign, mRNA Vaccine Protects Australian Cattle, Sarah Gigante Finishes Sixth, Childcare Scandal Sparks Reform Demands, and more... 10:10

2d ago10:10

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(0:10): Australia Unveils $130M 'Come and Say G'day' Tourism Campaign with Global Celebrities (2:18): Breakthrough mRNA Vaccine Shields Australian Cattle from Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis (4:40): Sarah Gigante's Sixth Place Finish in Tour de France Femmes Amidst Challenging Final Stages (6:25): Sydney Childcare Scandal: Arrest Sparks Outcry for Ur…

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Jimmy Barnes Announces Anniversary Tour, Australia Proposes 20% Tax Cut, Ex-Officer Charged with Child Abuse, Australia Avoids US Tariff Hike, and more... 11:25

5d ago11:25

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(0:10): Jimmy Barnes Celebrates 40th Anniversary of 'For The Working Class Man' with 2025 Australian Tour (1:55): Australia Proposes Historic 20% Company Tax Cut for Small Businesses to Boost Economy (4:11): Ex-NSW Officer Charged with Producing Child Abuse Material, Exposed at 60 Sydney Schools (6:34): Australia Dodges U.S. Tariff Hike, Maintains …

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Australia Fails Indigenous Targets, Rio Tinto Profits Plunge 22%, Google Cancels Concert Over Law, Ex-Police Officer Charged in Abuse Case, and more... 10:44

6d ago10:44

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(0:10): Australia Failing Indigenous Targets: Incarceration and Suicide Rates Highlight Urgent Need for Action (2:13): Rio Tinto's Profits Plunge 22% Amid Weak Iron Ore Prices, Cyclones Disrupt Operations (4:31): Google Cancels Parliament Concert Amid New Australian Law Banning YouTube for Under-16s (6:34): Ex-Police Officer Charged in Disturbing C…

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Australia's Orbital Rocket Launch Fails, Queensland Teachers Strike for Pay, Earthquake Rattles Western Australia, Sydney Prepares for Heavy Rain, and more... 11:32

7d ago11:32

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(0:10): Australia's First Orbital Rocket Launch in 50 Years Fails, But Paves Way for Future Success (2:29): Queensland Teachers Launch Major Strike Over Pay, Warn of Ongoing Action Amid Critical Shortages (4:45): 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Western Australia, No Major Damage Reported (6:39): Sydney Braces for Heavy Rain and Chilly Weather Amid…

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Box2Box - South Melbourne’s Bill Papastergiadis as Second Tier frustration returns, Kit Holden’s German pre-season wrap 1:13:17

9d ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert Michael Edgley! The Australian Championship remains slated for its long-awaited October kick-off, although Sunday’s announcement by Football Australia that they’ve been unable to find additional suitable clubs to join the inaugural eight has seen frustration return. South Melbourne chairman Bill Papastergiadis joins Michae…

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Australia Cuts PBS Medicine Costs, De Minaur Wins Washington Open, Sydney Trains Record Punctuality Low, Australia's IVF Legacy Faces Challenges, and more... 11:39

9d ago11:39

11:39

(0:10): Australia Slashes PBS Medicine Costs to $25, Saving Over $200 Million Annually (2:43): Alex de Minaur Triumphs in Washington Open with Stunning Comeback Victory (4:31): Sydney Trains Struggle in 2025: Punctuality Hits Record Low Amid Commuter Frustrations (6:55): Australia's IVF Legacy: A Mixed Blessing Amidst Declining Fertility Rates (9:2…

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Study Links 7000 Daily Steps to Health, UK and Australia Sign Aukus Treaty, Sam Docherty Retires from AFL, Chinese EVs Dominate Australia, and more... 11:44

12d ago11:44

11:44

(0:10): Walking 7,000 Steps Daily May Lower Risk of Heart Disease, Dementia, and Cancer: Study (2:54): UK and Australia to Sign Historic 50-Year Aukus Treaty, Boosting Defense and Economic Ties (5:21): Sam Docherty Retires After Inspiring AFL Career; Hawthorn Defeats Carlton 85-61 (7:12): Chinese EV Surge: Dominating Australia's Auto Market by 2035…

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Australia Lifts US Beef Ban, Emanuel and Morrison Build Coalition, Tornado Strikes Perth's City Beach, Ramsay Health Care Closes Clinics, and more... 10:42

12d ago10:42

10:42

(0:10): Australia Lifts US Beef Ban, Critics Demand Transparency Over Biosecurity Concerns (2:14): Emanuel and Morrison Urge Allied 'Anti-Coercion Coalition' to Counter China's Influence and Sanctions (4:18): Tornado Hits Perth's City Beach: Chaos, Destruction, and Ongoing Severe Weather (6:06): Ramsay Health Care to Close 17 Clinics Amid Rising Me…

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Stoppage Time - In conversation with Victory Director of Football, John Didulica 30:56

14d ago30:56

30:56

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Melbourne Victory Director of Football John Didulica joins the show for an in-depth discussion on both the club, and the broader state of Australian football. A former player, long-time administrator and one-time author, there are few more distinguished voices in the Australian game. Follow us on X: https://tw…

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Severe Weather Hits Perth, Ali France Delivers Powerful Speech, Bontempelli Chooses Bulldogs Loyalty, Australia Targets $400 Billion Green Iron Boom, and more... 9:05

14d ago9:05

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(0:10): Severe Weather Alert: Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Hit Perth and South Western Australia (1:58): Trailblazing MP Ali France Delivers Emotional Maiden Speech, Honors Late Son and Overcomes Adversity (3:50): AFL Star Marcus Bontempelli Commits to Bulldogs with $5.4 Million Deal, Prioritizes Loyalty Over Lucrative Offers (5:35): Australia …

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Bluey Becomes Billion-Dollar Brand, Coalition Support Plummets Post-Election, Police Extend Child Abuse Investigation, Albanese Government Confronts Key Reforms, and more... 9:19

15d ago9:19

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(0:10): Bluey Soars: From Beloved Kids Show to Billion-Dollar Global Lifestyle Brand (2:02): Coalition Support Hits 40-Year Low as Labor's Lead Grows Post-Election (3:33): Police Granted Extension for Case Against Melbourne Childcare Worker Facing 70+ Child Abuse Charges (5:17): Albanese Government Faces Key Reforms as Pressure Mounts Post-Voice Re…

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Box2Box - Daniel Garb wraps Popovic media briefing, Northern Tigers CEO Kevin Johnson ahead of Australia Cup debut 49:30

16d ago49:30

49:30

Box2Box, with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Socceroos qualified for the 2026 World Cup in efficient style, and now Tony Popovic has the better part of a year on his hands to best prepare the side. Daniel Garb was part of last week’s extensive private media briefing, and returns with Nestory Irankunda among numerous key topics.The Aust…

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Stadium Project Sparks Political Uncertainty, Humphries Exposes Housing Crisis, Australia's Trade Dependency Raises Concerns, Coalition Support Plummets Post-Election, and more... 10:09

16d ago10:09

10:09

(0:10): Tasmania's Political Uncertainty: Stadium Project at Heart of Hung Parliament Talks (2:08): Mark Humphries' Documentary Exposes Australia's Housing Crisis, Calls for Urgent Reform (4:16): Australia's Increasing Trade Dependency on China Sparks Economic Concerns Amid Geopolitical Tensions (6:04): Coalition Support Hits 40-Year Low as Labor's…

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Court Upholds Robodebt Collection, Parents Demand Childcare Subsidies, Aldi Launches Online Grocery Delivery, Toyota Recalls 70000 Cars, and more... 8:14

19d ago8:14

8:14

(0:10): Federal Court Upholds Welfare Debt Collection, $4.9 Billion Sought; Greens Demand End to Robodebt (1:38): Childcare Crisis: Parents Demand Direct Subsidies Amid Abuse Allegations in Melbourne (3:32): Aldi Partners with DoorDash to Launch Online Grocery Delivery in Australia, Challenging Woolworths and Coles (5:04): Toyota Australia Recalls …

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The Tent & Chain Bank of the Goldfields 7:33

20d ago7:33

7:33

Discover the true story of how a young banker opened a makeshift bank in 1890s Kanowna (then White Feather), using a tent, a chain, and sheer determination. A vivid and humorous tale from Western Australia's Goldfields history.

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Australia Sees Property Boom, Search for Missing Aircraft Intensifies, Aldi Launches Online Grocery Delivery, Australia Prepares for Chinese Surveillance, and more... 7:09

20d ago7:09

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(0:10): Regional Australia Property Boom: Record Highs as Investors Flock to Affordable Alternatives (2:06): Urgent Search for Missing Aircraft in Snowy Mountains Amid Harsh Weather Conditions (3:48): Aldi Partners with DoorDash to Launch Online Grocery Delivery in Australia, Challenging Woolworths and Coles (5:24): Australia Braces for Potential C…

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Box2Box Archive - Socceroos qualify for Qatar World Cup, with Jackson Irvine & Ron Smith (2022) 31:57

21d ago31:57

31:57

The Socceroos have recently qualified for the 2026 World Cup, without any of the stress of intercontinental playoffs or penalty shootouts. In this week's archive episode we head back to June 16, 2022, and catch up with integral midfielder Jackson Irvine, and Australian youth development doyen Ron Smith, in the days after their heroic shootout win o…

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Apple Watch Detects Sleep Apnea, Australian Home Prices Soar, RBA Proposes Surcharge Ban, Drone Show Crashes in Melbourne, and more... 7:56

21d ago7:56

7:56

(0:10): Apple Watch Launches Groundbreaking Sleep Apnea Detection in Australia (1:49): Australian Home Prices Soar to Record Highs as Interest Rate Cuts Ignite Market Surge (4:14): RBA Proposes Surcharge Ban to Boost Payment System Transparency and Innovation (5:49): Drone Show Disaster: 427 Drones Crash in Melbourne Due to Strong Winds and Pilot O…

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RBA Proposes Surcharge Ban, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Unite, Wage Theft Affects Young Workers, RBA Delays Interest Rate Decision, and more... 8:49

22d ago8:49

8:49

(0:10): RBA Proposes Credit/Debit Surcharge Ban by 2026, Aiming to Save Consumers $1.2 Billion Annually (2:26): Virgin Australia & Qatar Airways Team Up: New Routes & Luxury Experience Starting 2025 (5:01): Study Exposes Widespread Wage Theft Among Young Workers, Urges Awareness and Action (6:47): RBA's Interest Rate Delay Sparks Credibility Concer…

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Lithium Universe Launches Solar Recycling Program, Country Road Group Closes Stores, Australia Aims for 1.2 Million Homes, Australia's Batting Struggles Continue, and more... 11:31

23d ago11:31

11:31

(0:10): Lithium Universe Launches Groundbreaking Solar Panel Recycling Program Amid Soaring Silver Demand (2:38): Country Road Group Closes Stores Amid Financial Struggles and Leadership Shakeup (4:34): Australia's Housing Challenge: Government Aims for 1.2 Million Homes Amid Rising Costs and Delays (6:34): Rookie Opener Sam Konstas Struggles as Au…

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Box2Box - Vince Rugari on Wrexham Down Under, Cerys Jones previews Women’s Euros Quarters 1:02:58

23d ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Wrexham are on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pulling some significant crowds. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Vince Rugari assesses what’s in it for us, where to next for Wrexham as they continue their climb up the English pyramid. Separately, Vince considers the near futures of the Matildas,…

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Australia Introduces Antisemitism Plan, Court Protects Sydney Affordable Housing, Visa Revoked Sparks Protests, Australia Demands Meeting Transparency, and more... 11:01

26d ago11:01

11:01

(0:10): Australia Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle Antisemitism, Faces Free Speech Concerns (2:20): Court Ruling Sets Precedent to Protect Sydney's Affordable Housing from Luxury Developments (4:02): Palestinian Woman's Visa Revoked in Australia, Sparks Protests Over Security Concerns and Human Rights (6:10): Australia Demands Transparency on Kevin Rudd…

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The Mechanics Institute and the Tivoli Theatre: 2 Pillars of Early Kalgoorlie 11:56

26d ago11:56

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Step inside Kalgoolie's grand old Mechanic's Institute and the magnificent Trivoli Garden Theatre - where high culture met frontier chaos. From Elegant reading rooms to riotous shows, this episode dives into the beating heart of early Goldfield's entertainment.

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Box2Box Archive - Our tribute to Mike Cockerill (2017) 8:00

28d ago8:00

8:00

From the Box2Box Archive: Following our chat with Sebastian Hassett in Stoppage Time, take a listen back to our tribute to Mike Cockerill, a titan of Australian football journalism, following his passing aged just 56 following a long battle with cancer, in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stoppage Time - Extended catch up with Sebastian Hassett 24:36

28d ago24:36

24:36

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: In recognition of our 500th episode, Rob & Edge catch up with former senior football writer with The Sydney Morning Herald, Sebastian Hassett. A guest on the show's pilot episode in April 2015, Seb reflects on the decade that's been as his journey in football has changed significantly, and remembers his friend…

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Auric Mining Posts $28M Revenue, Retailers Cut Free Returns, WA Birth Rates Hit Record Low, Sydney Water System Faces Climate Risks, and more... 9:40

28d ago9:40

9:40

Auric Mining Strikes Gold: $28M Revenue Boost from Munda Project Expansion Retailers Slash Free Returns Amid Rising Costs: Sustainability and Customer Satisfaction in Focus Rising Costs Push WA Birth Rates to Record Low, Urgent Policy Action Needed Sydney's Aging Water System Faces Climate Risks Amid Funding Strains and Housing Boom Australia Faces…

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Listen Out 2025 Cancelled, Childcare Profits Raise Safety Concerns, Ombudsman Criticizes Revenue NSW, Australia Revamps Apprenticeship System, and more... 9:50

29d ago9:50

9:50

(0:10): Listen Out 2025 Cancelled: Festival Shifts to Curated Parties Amid Industry Challenges (1:55): Profit-Driven Childcare in Australia Sparks Safety Concerns and Calls for Reform (4:02): NSW Ombudsman Slams Revenue NSW for Blocking ICAC Complaints, Calls for Government Action (6:07): Australia Faces Urgent Need to Revamp Apprenticeship System …

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Patterson Convicted in Mushroom Murder, Cox Focuses on Health Instead of 2025 Season, Severe Cold Front Hits Australia, Melbourne Childcare Abuse Sparks Reforms, and more... 10:33

29d ago10:33

10:33

(0:10): Erin Patterson Convicted in 'Mushroom Murder' Case: Life Sentence Looms After Fatal Lunch Poisoning (1:50): Essendon's Nik Cox to Miss 2025 Season for Health Focus After AFL Concussion Panel Clears Comeback (3:55): Severe Cold Front to Lash Southwest Australia with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain (5:21): Melbourne Childcare Abuse Scandal Spar…

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Box2Box Episode 500! - John Kosmina, Tracey Holmes, Martin Tyler 1:24:38

30d ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Box2Box Episode 500, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Australian football legend John Kosmina was our inaugural guest in 2015, and returns to reflect on the decade that’s been for the A-League & Socceroos, in both of which he left a significant legacy. The Sports Ambassador Podcast’s Tracey Holmes has consistently proven the point of reason whe…

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Education Minister Unveils New Childcare Laws, First Guardian Fund Collapses, Australia Faces Major Data Breaches, Yoorrook Commission Calls for Treaty, and more... 10:41

1M ago10:41

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(0:10): Education Minister Unveils Tough New Childcare Laws in Wake of Shocking Abuse Case (2:16): Collapse of First Guardian Fund Threatens $590M in Australian Superannuation, Sparks Major ASIC Probe (4:48): Australia's Worst Data Breach Year: Qantas, Banking Passwords, and Rising Cyber Threats in 2024 (6:34): Yoorrook Justice Commission Urges Tre…

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The First West Australian Plane Made in Kalgoorlie 6:31

1M ago6:31

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In 1915, a group of Kalgoorlie locals built WA’s first aeroplane — and what followed was part triumph, part chaos. Based on Norma King’s research, this episode tells the daring and often hilarious tale of outback aviation history, crash landings, and a very nervous passenger.

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Severe Weather Hits Australia, NSW Creates Childcare Regulator, Kisqali Cuts Breast Cancer Costs and Ellie Carpenter Joins Chelsea FC... 8:11

1M ago8:11

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(0:10): Severe Weather Batters Australia's East Coast: Warragamba Dam Spill Raises Flood Fears (1:46): NSW Establishes Independent Childcare Regulator Amidst Sector Safety Crisis and Abuse Allegations (4:17): Kisqali Added to Australia's PBS, Cutting Costs for Early Breast Cancer Treatment (6:08): Ellie Carpenter Joins Chelsea FC, Reuniting with Fo…

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Stoppage Time - Western United woes, Club World Cup knockouts, John Textor 18:26

1M ago18:26

18:26

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Derek ties up some ST loose ends regarding Crystal Palace, Lyon & Sampdoria, football's financial order restores itself in the Club World Cup, and Western United's financial woes continue! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10002887130624…

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Bomb Cyclone Strikes NSW, AI Transforms IVF Success Rates, Kisqali Cuts Breast Cancer Costs, Victoria's Indigenous Injustices Labeled Genocide, and more... 10:19

1M ago10:19

10:19

(0:10): Bomb Cyclone Hits NSW: Flights Canceled, Power Outages, Dangerous Surf Conditions (2:19): AI Revolutionizes IVF: New SpermSearch Tech Cuts Time, Boosts Success for Infertile Couples (3:59): Kisqali Added to Australia's PBS, Cutting Costs for Early Breast Cancer Treatment (5:40): Yoorrook Justice Commission Labels Victoria's Indigenous Injus…

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Childcare Worker Faces 70 Abuse Charges, NDIS Faces Financial Crisis, BIS Warns Trump's Tariffs Ignite Inflation, Australia's Superannuation Reaches 12%, and more... 10:06

1M ago10:06

10:06

Childcare Worker Charged with Over 70 Child Abuse Counts, Families Urged for Disease Testing NDIS Faces Financial Crisis: Grattan Report Proposes $12 Billion Savings with Strategic Reallocation BIS Warns Trump's Tariffs Could Reignite U.S. Inflation, Impact Australian Economy Australia's Superannuation Hits 12%: A Giant Leap for Retirement Savings …

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Molly Picklum becomes top surfer, ACDC Breaks Ticket Sales Records, China Warns Australia on Defense, Star Entertainment's Deal Falls Apart, and more... 11:14

1M ago11:14

11:14

Molly Picklum Triumphs at Vivo Rio Pro, Becomes World's Top-Ranked Surfer AC/DC Shatters Ticket Sales Records in Historic Return to Australian Stages China Warns Australia Against US-Driven Defense Spending Hike Amid AUKUS Tensions Star Entertainment's $53M Deal Collapse: Financial Woes Persist Despite Bally's Rescue East Coast Low Threatens NSW wi…

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Box2Box - Teo Pellizzeri reviews Matildas vs Slovenia, Dafydd Pritchard as Wrexham visit approaches 1:16:53

1M ago1:16:53

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Matildas’ new era has commenced, with Joe Montemurro overseeing a win and a draw against Slovenia in a pair of friendlies in Perth last week. The next assignment comes quickly, in this week’s dual fixtures against Panama: Network 10 caller Teo Pellizzeri covers the Australian women’s game as closely…

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