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Artists fear new job assistance program
July 03, 2022 22:35 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBArtists and arts workers fear they will be unfairly impacted by the Federal Government's new job assistance program, which comes into effect on Monday. Workforce Australia is an online points based system for mutual obligation under Jobseeker but arts work is not recognised by Centrelink.
Nick Kyrgios causes a stir at Wimbledon
July 03, 2022 22:25 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBAussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has advanced to the Wimbledon Round of Sixteen, after an impressive but controversial victory over fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas and Kyrgios were both fined for offences they perpetrated during the heated Wimbledon match.
Calls for 4th booster as fresh COVID wave looms
July 03, 2022 22:15 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBAs Australia braces for another wave of COVID-19 infections, some epidemiologists say health authorities should consider approving a fourth booster shot for the entire adult population. Pfizer and Moderna are both working on vaccines designed to protect against the Omicron variant, but they're not expected to be available for months.
Australia resets relationship with France
July 03, 2022 22:05 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBThe relationship between Australia and France appears to be back on track following a friendly meeting on the weekend between Emmanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese. It was the first meeting between the two leaders since an acrimonious row over Australia's cancellation of a submarine contract last year.
PM's Ukraine visit underlines Australia's solidarity - Politics with Michelle Grattan
July 03, 2022 21:55 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBThe Prime Minister's trip to Ukraine wraps up his week long visit to Europe. The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
Albanese trip to Ukraine an important message for Russia
July 03, 2022 21:45 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBUkraine's Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko accompanied Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his tour of war-torn towns outside of Kyiv. He says the visit - and the extra $100 million in military support from Australia - sends an important signal about the international solidarity with Ukraine against Russian military aggression.
More troops to be deployed to NSW floods
July 03, 2022 21:35 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBEmergency Management Minister Murray Watt says the flood crisis gripping Greater Sydney will likely get worse throughout the day, especially around the Nepean and Hawkesbury Rivers. With 6000 homes under evacuation orders, the Minister has announced a further 100 defence personnel will be deployed to help with sandbagging and water rescues.
Climate change fight dealt a blow by US Supreme Court ruling
July 03, 2022 20:50 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBThe US Supreme Court's climate change ruling last week is likely to hinder President Joe Biden's plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Plans to half emissions by the end of the decade and make the U.S. a global leader again in the fight to slow global warming are under threat.
More pain on the horizon for borrowers - Monday Finance with David Chau
July 03, 2022 20:45 - 7 minutes - 7 MBThe Reserve Bank board is widely expected to lift interest rates for the third month in a row when they meet tomorrow. RBA Governor Philip Lowe has said the bank will do whatever is necessary to bring down inflation, which has surged to its highest level in 20 years.
The search for the fifth force of nature
July 03, 2022 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBScientists around the world are preparing to launch the large hadron collider, the biggest and most powerful particle accelerator on the planet. After a major revamp over the last few years, it will start smashing atoms again in search of the fifth force of nature.
NSW SES: Sydney flood threats and evacuation warnings
July 03, 2022 20:20 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBMuch of Greater Sydney has been battered by a weekend of torrential rain and flooding - with thousands forced to evacuate and waters expected to rise further today. The Warragamba dam was spilling at a rate greater than during the devastating floods in March and April, with those in the Hawkesbury and Nepean Valleys advised to be ready to leave.
PM Anthony Albanese visits Ukraine - politics with Phil Coorey
July 03, 2022 20:10 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Russia of war crimes during a tour of several war ravaged towns in Ukraine. Following talks with President Volodomyr Zelensky in Kiyv, the PM has announced an extra $100 million in military aid for the fight against the Russian invaders.
NT cracker night back with a bang
June 30, 2022 22:50 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBAfter a couple of years of disruptions due to COVID-19, cracker night is back with a bang in the Northern Territory. The NT is the only place in Australia where fireworks can be legally bought and let off in the backyard to celebrate Territory Day, although supplies have been impacted by lockdowns in China.
The animals left behind in Ukraine
June 30, 2022 22:45 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBIt's not just people suffering as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - the country's animals are as well. The Australian War Animal Memorial Organization's President will head to Ukraine to assist displaced and struggling animals.
Mosquito-borne viruses change the way we smell - Science with Jonathan Webb
June 30, 2022 22:35 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBA study show mosquito-borne viruses can change the way that we smell, in order to make us more attractive to other mosquitoes. And another fascinating study explores the way music affects emotions in different cultures.
Poet explores Rohingya ethnicity in new work
June 30, 2022 22:25 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBBorn and raised in Myanmar,Pan Sandar Myint migrated to Australia with her family in 2009. Her recent work "today, tomorrow, forever - Being Rohingya" is a collection of poems she worked on with 4 Rohingan men and Scottish poet, Ali Whitelock.
Truth-telling about frontier violence
June 30, 2022 22:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn recent decades historians have presented irrefutable evidence of frontier violence, smashing the myth of a benign, peaceful settlement of Australia. But debate continues about whether that conflict amounted to a war and if it should be commemorated by the national war memorial.
Exploring the 90-year history of the ABC
June 30, 2022 22:05 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB90 years ago this week the ABC was brought to life - but it was far from the corporation we know today. It was originally known as the Australian Broadcasting Commission, so how else has 'Aunty' evolved over the years?
The PM's Europe trip, submarines and a COVID review - Politics with Samantha Maiden and Anthony Galloway
June 30, 2022 21:50 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Paris as his European diplomatic blitz continues. The Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and the Foreign Affairs and National Security correspondent for the SMH and The Age join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
Federal Health Minister orders vaccine review
June 30, 2022 21:35 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe federal government has ordered an urgent review of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine contracts, ahead of today's meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Health Ministers. Health Minister Mark Butler says while he has no primary concerns, the review is to ensure the arrangements signed off on by the former government remain fit for purpose.
The first week of post-Roe America
June 30, 2022 20:50 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIt's now been a week since the US Supreme Court revoked the constitutional right to abortion, tearing up 50 years of precedent. The New Yorker's Stephania Taladrid was at the Houston Women's Clinic in Texas when the Supreme Court decision came down a week ago.
Does 'heteropessimism' capture how many are feeling?
June 30, 2022 20:35 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBHow often do you hear off the cuff remarks like, "why are all the good men taken", or husbands referring to their wives as "the old ball and chain". There's a term that tries to define why we use those phrases, it's called heteropessimism and it paints a rather dire picture of heterosexual relationships.
Tour de France kicks into gear
June 30, 2022 20:20 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBThe world's most famous cycling race - the Tour de France - kicks into gear tonight and this year it's starting in the Danish city of Copenhagen. 2022 also marks the return of the women's race, the Tour de Femmes for the first time since 1989 which gets underway the day the men's race finishes.
PNG voters head to the poll
June 30, 2022 20:10 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBPNG voters are preparing to head to the polls this weekend. It's an election that's been closely watched both in Australia, and abroad, given China's rising influence in the region.
Leigh Sales says goodbye to 7:30
June 29, 2022 22:51 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBWhen you turn on the TV at 7:30 next week a new host will greet you for the first time in 12 years. Leigh Sales is stepping down from her role as the host of the ABC's flagship TV current affairs program.
No Quarter: Tribute to Led Zeppelin's legacy
June 29, 2022 22:40 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBWidely hailed as the best Led Zeppelin band on the planet, tribute group No Quarter, has arrived in Australia from Seattle, USA. Their show is so faithfully recreated that original Led Zeppelin band member, John Paul Jones said that "I never had to worry about touring with my band again."
Maggie Beer celebrates 90 years of the ABC
June 29, 2022 22:25 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBLike spices in the pantry, Maggie Beer has been a staple of Aussie TV for years. To celebrate the ABC's 90th birthday, she'll be returning to the screen with Simon Bryant for a special Cook And The Chef reunion.
Exploring abortion access around the world
June 29, 2022 22:15 - 9 minutes - 9 MBAmerica's abortion ruling is having a ripple affect overseas, with Israel easing its own restrictions and French lawmakers agitating to enshrine access in the constitution. But there are fears the roll back could see similar regressions elsewhere around the world.
Albanese is resetting relationships globally - Politics with Katharine Murphy
June 29, 2022 22:05 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe Albanese government's early focus on foreign affairs has continued overnight, with the PM holding a flurry of high-level meetings on the sideline of an historic NATO summit. The Political Editor for Guardian Australia Katharine Murphy joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
Energy blueprint calls for nine-fold increase in wind and solar
June 29, 2022 21:50 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBThe Australian Energy Market Operator has unveiled an ambition plan to transform the National Electricity Market over the next three decades. The report says Australia will need a nine-fold increase in grid-scale wind and solar capacity, triple the firming capacity and a near five-fold increase in distributed solar.
Tony Burke: 'big shift' in approach to gig economy workers
June 29, 2022 21:35 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBGig economy workers are categorised as contractors, and not entitled to basic workers rights, but the federal government plans to change that. It comes after Uber announced an agreement with the Transport Workers Union to work together on minimum standards for drivers and food delivery workers.
Rex Patrick: 'Abandon the course' of nuclear powered subs
June 29, 2022 20:50 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBConsultation is underway to determine the future of Australia's submarine fleet under the AUKUS nuclear agreement. For the 5 years, submariner turned Senator Rex Patrick has been vocal about what direction he thinks our fleets should take - today marks his last day on office.
Productivity Commission Chair says quality and decarbonisation key to growth
June 29, 2022 20:35 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBThe services sector comprises 80% of the economy, but the Chair of the Productivity Commission says there are huge issues with measuring productivity and incorporating quality is required. He says decarbonisation is key to productivity growth and that GDP hasn't factored in the cost of economic growth to the environment.
Singer R Kelly jailed for 30 years
June 29, 2022 20:20 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBFormer R&B singer R Kelly has been sentenced to 30-years behind bars for being the ringleader of a decades-long sex trafficking and racketeering scheme. The artist exploited his star status to prey upon black women and children for his own sexual gratification.
EU Ambassador to Australia on the historic NATO summit
June 29, 2022 20:10 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says free trade negotiations with the European Union will resume, as he holds a flurry of meetings alongside the historic NATO summit in Madrid. Leaders gathered to discuss the military alliance and have vowed to provide more support for Ukraine, labelling Russia a "direct threat" to Europe's security.
Michael Franti finds new meaning in latest music
June 28, 2022 22:50 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBKnown for singing about war and peace and the reality of gun violence in America, Michael Franti's music has covered the depth of life all while lifting and inspiring audiences around the world. Now, his latest album shares the silver linings he's found, as the world emerges from the pandemic.
The role of brain injury in family violence
June 28, 2022 22:45 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBAboriginal women and children experience family violence at disproportionately high rates. An area which has had very little research is the role of traumatic brain injury and how it impacts both victims and perpetrators.
Frogs named after teacher turned amphibian champion
June 28, 2022 22:35 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBRetired music teacher turned scientist Marion Anstis got the surprise of her life when she received a call to say a new genus of frogs was going to be named in her honour. The naming recognises Marion's longtime love of the Australian amphibians, which saw her circumnavigate the country in her campervan - doubling as a lab - and record frog species.
Fears jobseekers will be unfairly punished under new program
June 28, 2022 22:25 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBWelfare advocates warn the Federal Government hasn't gone far enough to protect the 800,000 jobseekers, who will move to a new mutual obligation job assistance program on Monday. Jobseekers with demerits under the current program will be given a clean slate for the start of Workforce Australia, but there's concern vulnerable people could lose Centrelink payments.
Explosive testimony about Donald Trump and Capitol riots
June 28, 2022 22:15 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBA former White House aide has alleged that Donald Trump was well aware of the potential violence that erupted on January 6, when supporters descended on the Capitol. Cassidy Hutchinson, who worked for Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows appeared before the committee investigating last year's attack and gave new evidence outlining his attempts to subvert the 2020 election.
Fears of Russian expansion a very real concern at NATO Summit - Politics with Phil Coorey
June 28, 2022 22:05 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBThe NATO leaders summit is being attended by dozens of world leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - fears of Russian expansion are a major focus. The chief political correspondent with The Financial Review, Phil Coorey, joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
NATO summit opens amid warnings of Russian expansion
June 28, 2022 21:45 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBDay one of the NATO Summit in Madrid has wrapped up with news Sweden and Finland are set to join the organisation, after Turkey agreed to support their membership. World leaders are working through ways to redefine their relationships with Russia, but they're co-operating to contain the Kremlin's aggression.
Australia facing a 20-year submarine capability gap
June 28, 2022 21:35 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDefence Minister Richard Marles says he hopes to have the key details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine program nailed down by next March. He says that the Government is exploring all options to close what could be a 20 year capability gap before the nuclear subs are in the water.
Uber advocates for major change to gig economy
June 28, 2022 20:45 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThere could be a major change coming for the riders who bring takeaway to your home and the drivers who ferry you about town. Tech goliath Uber is calling for workers across the sector to be guaranteed a minimum wage and other conditions for the first time, a move that would upend the so-called gig economy.
Death toll rises to 51 from human smuggling disaster in Texas
June 28, 2022 20:35 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBA human smuggling disaster has been uncovered in the US city of San Antonio, Texas. A local worker discovered a lorry filled with dozens of people, the current death-toll is 51 people.
Australians feel less secure, according to new poll
June 28, 2022 20:20 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBTurmoil on the other side of the world is causing great uncertainty here in Australia, that's according to a new poll by the Lowy Institute. The only time we've felt less secure, and not by much, was in 2020 during lockdowns and before we had a COVID vaccine.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
June 28, 2022 20:10 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBConvicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Maxwell denies abusing anyone and her lawyers claim she is being made a scapegoat for Epstein's crimes.
Aussie composer behind Elvis soundtrack
June 27, 2022 22:50 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBAn Australian composer listened to more than 800 Elvis recordings with director Baz Lurhmann to shape the soundtrack of the lavish biopic. Elliott Wheeler has reimagined the iconic music of the King for a modern audience with the aim of capturing the profound impact it had on audiences 60 years ago.
A new crime drama from SBS's NITV - Talking TV with Wenlei Ma
June 27, 2022 22:45 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBTrue Colours is a new Australian crime drama set in a fictional outback community, surrounded by the Macdonell ranges - it's also NITV and SBS's first scripted co-commission. Only Murders in the Building returns for a second season and ABC's Mystery Road goes back to it's origins in it's new season.
Major shake-up for Dan Andrews' government
June 27, 2022 22:35 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBThe Victorian Government has undergone a major shake up, with newly sworn in Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan anointed as the likely eventual successor to Premier Dan Andrews. Four key ministers - James Merlino, Martin Foley, Lisa Neville, and Martin Pakula - have all announced they'll retire in November.