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Israel strikes back against Iran, the tech wearable saving farmers and Australia is in the midst of a baby drought and that could be a bad thing

An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.

Published: with Andy Park

RN Drive's Andy Park stands on a red background
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 58 seconds

US officials say Israel is behind explosions in Iran

Iranian state media has reported there's been a series of explosions near the central city of Isfahan. Iran has suspended flights over several cities including the capital, Tehran.  A US official has told CNN Israel was behind the attacks.

Published:

A screen shot of Flight Radar 24 showing flights diverting away from Iran.
Duration: 9 minutes 12 seconds

Why are Australians having fewer babies?

20 years ago the federal treasurer Peter Costello became an 'honorary minister' for procreation you might say.

Published:

Two tiny babies lying back to back in their pyjamas.
Duration: 11 minutes 55 seconds

Agatha's Cantata

What did an orphan in Venice with no fingers on her left hand, have to do with the great composer Antonio Vivaldi? 

Published: with Andy Park

Australian Chamber Choir
Duration: 13 minutes

Agtech startup AirAgri saving farmers lives

Out on the land, life-threatening accidents can happen in seconds so James decided to change the terrible statistics on farming fatalities, and is on a mission to bring more Aussie farmers home at the end of the day,

Published:

Green pastures with bailed plastic covered hay and a small red tractor, with green hills and trees in background
Duration: 7 minutes 57 seconds

Security concerns with 100 days to Paris Olympics

It’s now less than 100 days to the Paris Olympics but questions are being raised about how safe the athletes will be at these games. 

Published:

A group of Australian athletes stand in Olympic uniforms with Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge behind them.
Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds

Friday Wrap: Lehrmann loses and terror troubles for New South Wales

Tens of thousands of people glued to their screens to watch Federal Court Justice Michael Lee deliver his verdict in the defamation trial brought by former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann against Channel Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson.

Published:

A man walks out of glass doors flanked by a lawyer and journalists.
Duration: 22 minutes 49 seconds
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