Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

AMP Chairman Steps Down After Royal Commission Revelations Catherine Brenner has resigned following evidence about the company at the banking royal commission. Business Council Ramps Up Role in Politics The Business Council of Australia, the lobby group representing Australia's largest companies, has decided to get more involved in political campaigning. How Pub Choir Became a Phenomenon Last year a music teacher was trying to find a way to get her old friends together for a sing-along. That simple idea somehow turned into a social media phenomenon called Pub Choir. Now every month, hundreds of strangers get together to record a popular song. Popular Dog Food Investigated After Pets Fall Sick More than 70 dogs across Australia have been struck down by a debilitating and incurable illness, with the popular pet food they ate suspected of causing the condition.

Chinese Personal Shoppers About More than Baby Formula Personal shoppers - or daigou in China - are now big business in Australia. The daigou trade with China is worth $1 billion a year, and it's about much more than baby formula. Economist Saul Eslake Looks Ahead to Budget With the government announcing its plan to scrap a proposed increase to the Medicare levy and talks of an income tax cut, economist Saul Eslake takes a look at what the May budget may look like. Tennis Match Fixing Creating 'Very Significant' Integrity Problem A review into match fixing in tennis says the sport is facing a 'very significant' integrity problem. Former head of the ATP Anti-corruption Unit, Richard Ings, and sports gambling analyst, Mark Phillips, discuss the findings and what can be done. The Financial Tool Banks Are Using to Fudge Borrowing Figures Lending institutions have been using a tool to measure expenditure which some lenders say is underestimating their monthly outgoings. It has led to a culture where borrowers were being given loans they never had a hope of repaying.

Farmers and MPs Question Live Sheep Exports The fallout from the latest live sheep export scandal has some farmers questioning whether it's time to ban the trade. They say they feel let down by the live export companies who neglect their animals at sea and tarnish their reputation. And even some government MPs agree. Australia is Second-class Ally Under Trump: Rudd Eighteen months after the last US ambassador finished his post in Canberra, it seems Washington is no closer to appointing a successor, with the man they had put forward, Admiral Harry Harris, abruptly reassigned to South Korea. Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says it's a sign that Australia is regarded as a second-class ally by Donald Trump's administration. The Strength and Sorrow of Australia's War Widows When you stop to contemplate the lists of names on war memorials around the country, it's easy to picture the young men they represent. But each of them left someone behind - a mother, a father, brothers or sisters - and if they were old enough, a grieving widow and children. Many war widows form strong friendships and support each other as they encounter challenges often unique to those associated with the military.

Farmers and MPs Question Live Sheep Exports The fallout from the latest live sheep export scandal has some farmers questioning whether it's time to ban the trade. They say they feel let down by the live export companies who neglect their animals at sea and tarnish their reputation. And even some government MPs agree. Australia is Second-class Ally Under Trump: Rudd Eighteen months after the last US ambassador finished his post in Canberra, it seems Washington is no closer to appointing a successor, with the man they had put forward, Admiral Harry Harris, abruptly reassigned to South Korea. Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says it's a sign that Australia is regarded as a second-class ally by Donald Trump's administration. The Strength and Sorrow of Australia's War Widows When you stop to contemplate the lists of names on war memorials around the country, it's easy to picture the young men they represent. But each of them left someone behind - a mother, a father, brothers or sisters - and if they were old enough, a grieving widow and children. Many war widows form strong friendships and support each other as they encounter challenges often unique to those associated with the military.

Fred Hollows Foundation Restoring More than Sight in Refugee Camp Special guest reporter Ray Martin goes inside a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see the work the Fred Hollows Foundation is doing to help blind Rohingyas. Meet Big Al: YouTube 'Engine Whisperer' and Soup Van Volunteer He's known as the 'engine whisperer' thanks to his popular YouTube videos about four-wheel drives, but once a week on Melbourne's inner-city streets, 83-year-old Allan Gray is simply 'Big Al' as he volunteers with a Vinnies' soup van. Autism More Common in Girls than Previously Thought Psychologists say girls are much better at camouflaging autism symptoms than boys, but pay a heavy price for doing so. New national diagnostic guidelines highlight the fact that many girls may be slipping through the cracks. Ten Dead After Van Runs Down Toronto Pedestrians This morning in Toronto a van mounted a footpath and ran down pedestrians, leaving 10 dead and 15 injured. Mike Drolet, a reporter with Canada's Global News, joins 7.30 to discuss what happened.

Councils 'Will Scrap Recycling' The emerging crisis caused by China's decision to stop accepting waste for recycling will only get worse if no domestic solution is found, with more councils expected to scrap their recycling programs. Did Downer Meet Trump Campaigner Papadopoulos? Australia's high commissioner to the UK, Alexander Downer, joins 7.30 to discuss George Papadopoulos, Australia's chances of becoming a republic and Tony Abbott. Was Government Too Slow on Banking Royal Commission? For 18 months the Turnbull Government resisted calls for a banking royal commission on the basis that it wouldn't reveal anything new. Just a few weeks into the hearings, even the most hardened critics of the finance industry confess they're been surprised by the revelations. And that's creating problems for the Government about whether it was too slow to act. Australian Nun Faces Deportation from Philippines Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to deport a 71-year-old Australian nun for "illegal political activity". He's accused Sister Patricia Fox of being an "undesirable alien", apparently for her work with the poor and oppressed.

James Comey interview Former FBI chief James Comey talks to Leigh Sales about Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Russian interference and the FBI investigations.

Indigenous Runner Takes on Boston Marathon Zibeon Fielding has gone from the red dirt of Mimili in outback Australia to the cold wet streets of the US to compete in the gruelling Boston Marathon. Part of former champion Robet De Castella's Indigenous Marathon Foundation, he's running to raise money for diabetes sufferers in his community - and be a role model for his young daughter. Irwin to Receive Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, died 12 years ago. Now he's getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Terri Irwin reflects on her husband's legacy. Former FBI Boss Questions if Trump is Fit for Office Leigh Sales talks about the reaction to James Comey's book covering his dealings with Donald Trump, as she prepares to interview the former FBI chief. A Regional WA Town Fighting Back Against Ice Barely a week goes by without another expose of hopeless addiction and lives destroyed by the drug ice. But in regional WA, where consumption of the drug is almost double the national average, one community is fighting back. Former addicts and their families are behind a push to get more users into rehab. AMP Customers Charged for Financial Advice Never Received One of the country's oldest and most trusted financial institutions charged thousands of customers for nothing, misled the corporate regulator and them tried to cover it up. AMP is the first financial institution to be questioned by the banking Royal Commission over the fee-for-no-service scandal.

Meet Australia's Oldest Surf Life Saver For seven decades, Bruce Robertson has kept watch over generations of beach swimmers - he's Australia's oldest surf life saver. But at the age of 87, he's now too old to drive himself to the beach. Greens Call for Cannabis Legalisation Greens leader Richard Di Natale is leading a push to legalise recreational cannabis in Australia. Survivor Describes Rebuilding Life After Deadly Plane Crash After a plane crash in Indonesia left her with shocking injuries and killed 21 others, Australian journalist Cynthia Banham says it took her years to rebuild her life. Haven't Had a Wage Rise in a While? You're Not Alone Wage growth in Australia is at historic lows. While wage earners find it harder to make ends meet, the issue has become a political headache for the Turnbull government. But some economists argue that stagnant wages are actually driving an employment boom.

Musical Talent Runs in Bradman Family Greta Bradman, Sir Donald Bradman's granddaughter, is one of Australia's most celebrated opera singers. And as 7.30's Mon Schafter found out, musical talent runs in the family. Our Recycling Could Soon be Headed for Landfill Australia's recycling system has been thrown into crisis, with the very real possibility that some of our recyclable waste could soon be headed for landfill. Port Augusta Power Station Clean-up 'Taking Too Long' The clean-up of decommissioned coal-fired power stations is a new challenge for Australia, and one regional South Australian community says it's being denied clean air because of problems with remediation. Will US-led Strike on Syria Make Difference? Just over a week after a suspected poison gas attack, the heart of Syria's chemical weapons program lies in ruins, according to the US military, after the UK and France joined a US-led missile strike. Military analyst Justin Bronk joins 7.30 from London to discuss what happened.

What Do Black Holes Sound Like? Australian astrophysicists have published a paper setting out information about what black holes sound like. The discovery may shed new light on the origins of our universe. Learning to Live with Fog of Dementia Wendy Mitchell was in her fifties when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She wants people to understand that dementia doesn't have to be the end. Now she's one of the most public campaigners on Alzheimer's and is the first person to write a memoir as it takes hold of her mind. What is Really Happening to White South African Farmers? Debate has been raging about whether white South African farmers deserve special attention under Australia's humanitarian visa program. Africa correspondent Sally Sara takes a look at what is actually happening on the ground. Freediving Death Raises Safety Concerns About Sport Dmitriy Ross was a strong swimmer, a scuba diver instructor and a freediver. In January he died freediving off a calm Sydney beach. His death raises concerns about the safety of a sport that is becoming increasingly popular.

Rugby League's Problem with Cocaine CCTV footage obtained by 7.30 shows rugby league Test stars snorting lines of cocaine just hours after playing for their country. But cocaine use is not a new issue for the NRL. Higgins Album Reflects Newfound Sense of Responsibility Missy Higgins' early songs dealt with teen angst and heartbreak. But life for the singer-songwriter is vastly different these days. Married with one child and another on the way, her new album Solastalgia reflects her newfound sense of responsibility. Victoria Game Management 'Incapable': Whistleblower A whistleblower says Victoria's hunting watchdog, the Game Management Authority, is "incapable and unwilling" to investigate hunters who allegedly breached hunting law. How Much Data Does Facebook Have on You? With the founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, appearing before the US Senate to answer for Facebook's role in data leaks, fake news and foreign interference in elections, Andy Park looks at what users are giving away and how much it means to the social media giant.

Donald Trump Threatens Action in Syria US President Donald Trump has threatened swift action over what appears to be a targeted chemical attack on civilians in Syria. Around 80 people are dead. Cranston on Isle of Dogs, Breaking Bad and Trump Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston talks about his new movie Isle of Dogs, the state of politics and why he won't stop talking about things that matter to him. Walking Wounded Founder Accused of Wasting Charity Money Veterans' charity Walking Wounded accused of failing to deliver on its mission Last year, without explanation, Walking Wounded was stripped of its charity status by the federal charities regulator. Tonight, 7.30 can reveal that Walking Wounded stands accused of failing to deliver on its mission.

Shorten on the Kind of PM He Would Like to Be Opposition leader Bill Shorten tells 7.30 what kind of prime minister he'd like to be if Labor wins the next federal election. Morrison Might Run for Liberal Leadership if Job Vacant Treasurer Scott Morrison tells 7.30 he might run for the Liberal leadership next time the job becomes vacant. PM Hits 30 Newspoll Losses 'Benchmark' When Malcolm Turnbull challenged Tony Abbott for the prime ministership, he cited losing 30 Newspolls in a row as one of the justifications. Now he has failed his own test, losing the latest Newspoll to also record 30 consecutive losses.

How 1998 Waterfront Dispute Changed Australia This week marks 20 years since one of the most bitter industrial showdowns in Australian history. Patrick Stevedores sacked and locked out more than 1000 wharfies so it could bring in a non-unionised workforce. Productivity on the wharves did improve markedly after the dispute but it came at a cost for everyone involved. Meet Young Monarchists and Republicans The issue of whether Australia should become a republic has again been a topic of debate this week, sparked by a visit to Australia by the heir to the throne, Prince Charles. 7.30's Andy Park meets some of Australia's young monarchists and republicans. Surfer Fanning On Retirement Three-time surfing world champion Mick Fanning retired from the sport today. He joins 7.30 from Bells Beach in Victoria to discuss his career and what comes next. Howard: Liberals Must Unite Behind Turnbull Former prime minister John Howard says Liberal MPs must work together "in a far more purposeful way" than they have been if they want to win the next election.

This documentary tells the inside story of the happy couple, from childhood to courtship to proposal. We also take a look at Meghan Markle's ancestral story through exclusive interviews and original genealogy research.

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Iran Deal One of the biggest news stories of the week was US President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of an international agreement with Iran. It was made back in 2015 because lots of countries were worried that Iran was trying to make nuclear weapons. While many world leaders said the deal was the best way to bring about peace, others said it didn't do enough to stop Iran making weapons. We find out why ditching the deal is a really big deal for the US and the world. Hawaii Volcano One of the world's most active volcanos has been causing havoc in Hawaii. Mt Kilauea has been spewing out ash and rivers of lava which has destroyed homes and property. We find out more about the volcano and meet some local kids who live in the shadow of the volcano. Aussie Space Agency This week's federal budget contained an exciting announcement for space enthusiasts. The government is planning to put $41 million into the space industry and, for the first time, the country will get its very own space agency! We find out what Australia's future role in space might look like and why so many countries put money into exploring the cosmos. Young Archies We meet nine-year-old James, who is one of the finalists of this year's Young Archie competition. It's the junior version of Australia's most famous portrait prize, the Archibald, and it asks kids to draw or paint someone who's important to them. We find out more about the Archibald and meet the art teacher who inspired James to paint his masterpiece. BTN Investigates: Toilet water BTN viewer Pollyanna asked us to find out where toilet water goes, so we decided to investigate! Amelia goes on a fascinating, but slightly smelly tour of a waste water treatment plant to find out what happens when we flush the loo.

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Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

Making sense of a rapidly changing world, Stan Grant presents this show, speaking to smart people about big ideas to uncover what they know, not what they think. Because knowledge matters more than opinions.

Andrew Denton makes his long-awaited return. Australia's shortest (some would say greatest) interviewer will sit opposite a range of fascinating people and try to find out what makes them tick.

A special investigation into the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. The film examines evidence that Myanmar's security forces used systematic rape and terror tactics to expel hundreds of thousands of Rohingya from the country.

Jenny Brockie takes a look at what it takes to decide when surgery is the best option and who the best person to make the call is.

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Sarah Ferguson and the award-winning team investigate the issues and uncover the hidden stories that will have Australia talking.

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

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It's been just over one year to the day since Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the 2016 presidential election. Riding a populist wave of resentment towards establishment politicians, Trump ran a campaign that zeroed in on bipartisan anger over illegal immigration, jobs going overseas, and foreign wars. Trump's 'America First' mantra resonated with working-class voters, but has been met with substantial criticism both at home and abroad. One year into the new administration, Vice News looks at the contributing factors that led up to the election of Donald Trump and analyses how his presidency has affected the people that voted for him.

In 2014, a journalist was invited to film in North Korea, a land under control of the infamous Kim Jun-un. While he was there to promote the regime, what he left with instead was this first-hand testimony of a land bound by propaganda and cult mentality.