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What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Global tensions, a toppled float, a football shock and giant pumpkins
This episode ranges from a fast-moving weekend involving the US, Russia and Ukraine to a fallen Firmus float, a major upset in Aussie football, and the surprisingly competitive world of plump pumpkins. It looks like a brisk mix of serious news and lighter oddities.
Why Israel’s next election is being called one of its most consequential
Israel’s upcoming national election is unfolding in the shadow of the October 7 Hamas attacks and their long aftermath. This episode looks at how Israel’s election system works, why clear winners are hard to produce, and which contenders matter most in the vote ahead.
Markets, monarchy, tortoise science and Honey Jumbles in one quick Friday listen
Firmus’ float plans, Prince Andrew’s legal win, anti-aging tortoise DNA and the original Honey Jumbles share the spotlight in this Friday episode. It looks like a brisk mix of business, royal news, science and a lighter food detour.
Climate ruling, smart glasses and Australia’s space ambitions in one quick news catch-up
A landmark climate decision in the High Court leads this episode, alongside an update on US death row inmate Christa Pike, the renewed buzz around smart glasses, and Australia’s plan to head into space. It looks like a brisk mix of law, tech and global news.
A big-news mix: October 7, immigration targets, Richard Morecroft and a tense sporting detour
This episode marks three years since the October 7 attacks, then shifts to the Coalition’s new immigration target, a segment involving former ABC newsreader Richard Morecroft, and a quirky look at a nerve-racking sporting competition. It sounds like a broad daily-news listen with a mix of serious headlines and lighter conversation.
