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Calls for a national roundtable on domestic violence, the architectural eyesores and icons explored and a lookback at military recruitment over the years
An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.
Published: with Kathryn Robinson
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 22 seconds
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Do we need a national roundtable on women's deaths?
In the wake of the death of 28-year old childcare worker Molly Ticehurst this week, there have been a lot of questions being asked about whether our processes for dealing with domestic violence are sufficient and what more can be done.
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Duration: 10 minutes 8 seconds
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Icons and eyesores: The buildings that provoke us
The Sirius apartments at Sydney’s Circular Quay have been refitted, marking the end of a long and controversial process that saw a 1980s era block of one-time public housing being turned into homes for the very wealthy.
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Duration: 10 minutes 24 seconds
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Long way to the middle: Fred Smith on his sky rocketing career as a folk singer
Diplomat and singer-songwriter Fred Smith on what music means and gives to him, and how his time in Afghanistan informs his music today.
Published: with Kathryn Robinson
Duration: 21 minutes
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Could the scent of cigarette smoke be confined to the history books?
The UK Parliament is looking at strict new laws that would see anyone born from 2009 unable to legally buy cigarettes.
Published: by Nancy Notzon
Duration: 8 minutes 13 seconds
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US Congress orders Tiktok to sell or be banned
Tiktok has nine months to divest its app before it's blocked in the US.
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Duration: 8 minutes 35 seconds
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As Australians honour those who served how has military recruitment changed?
The story of Australia at war has of course been marked this ANZAC Day, as service personnel, gathered in towns and cities across the country to march and remember fallen comrades.
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Duration: 9 minutes 30 seconds
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Rescuers save large group of stranded whales in Western Australia
In what has become an all too familiar sight along Australia’s coastlines, yet another group of pilot whales has become stranded on the shores of Western Australia.
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Duration: 10 minutes 18 seconds
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Are moths losing their attraction to light?
Since the dawn of science, researchers have wondered about moths' tendency to fling themselves at light sources.
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Duration: 7 minutes 16 seconds