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SYRIAN REFUGEES POSE WORST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS SINCE COLD WAR


More than a million people have fled Syria's conflict and the hea

SYRIAN REFUGEES POSE WORST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS SINCE COLD WAR


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Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 11, 2018

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7.30: October 10, 2018

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Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 9, 2018

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Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 8, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
The Federal Government has tried to hose down a damaging row over its school funding policy by pouring more than $4 billion into Catholic and independent schools, key figures involved in Australian cricket say the 'win at all costs' attitude needs to change, World Vision's Tim Costello explains the situation in Sulawesi following last week's 7.5 magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami and UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit blueprint battle.

7.30: October 4, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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The Federal Government has tried to hose down a damaging row over its school funding policy by pouring more than $4 billion into Catholic and independent schools, key figures involved in Australian cricket say the 'win at all costs' attitude needs to change, World Vision's Tim Costello explains the situation in Sulawesi following last week's 7.5 magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami and UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit blueprint battle.
The fake Australian honey scandal widens to include premium Australian brands, a senior barrister believes the Australian government has lost control of the offshore processing of asylum seekers after the Nauruan government refused to comply with Federal Court orders, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the states should accept government assurances they won't be worse off under new GST rules without legislation and the drought's affect on people living in outer Sydney.

7.30: October 3, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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The fake Australian honey scandal widens to include premium Australian brands, a senior barrister believes the Australian government has lost control of the offshore processing of asylum seekers after the Nauruan government refused to comply with Federal Court orders, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the states should accept government assurances they won't be worse off under new GST rules without legislation and the drought's affect on people living in outer Sydney.
Some Australian economists are predicting falls of up to 20-percent in the property market before the market bottoms out in a year or so, the shocking conditions on Australian farms that have backpackers speaking out, the creative approach allowing dementia sufferers to live with the disease rather than suffer and Chicago's summer of gun violence that saw more than 2000 people shot.

7.30: October 2, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Some Australian economists are predicting falls of up to 20-percent in the property market before the market bottoms out in a year or so, the shocking conditions on Australian farms that have backpackers speaking out, the creative approach allowing dementia sufferers to live with the disease rather than suffer and Chicago's summer of gun violence that saw more than 2000 people shot.
Australian woman Lisa Cunningham could potentially be handed death penalty for the alleged abuse and murder of her husband's seven-year-old daughter, the plan by Chinese winemakers to become the world's top producer of fine wines, former Federal Treasurer and Governor General Bill Hayden's surprise Catholic baptism at 85 after a lifetime of staunch atheism and a wrap of the weekend's football finals.

7.30: October 1, 2018

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Australian woman Lisa Cunningham could potentially be handed death penalty for the alleged abuse and murder of her husband's seven-year-old daughter, the plan by Chinese winemakers to become the world's top producer of fine wines, former Federal Treasurer and Governor General Bill Hayden's surprise Catholic baptism at 85 after a lifetime of staunch atheism and a wrap of the weekend's football finals.
7.30 chief political correspondent Laura Tingle examines the political ramifications of the departure of the ABC’s chairman and managing director. Plus, victims say they are still paying the price of previous bad behaviour by the banks as the Banking Royal Commission prepares to hand down its interim report and D-Day for US Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh – a man described by US President Donald Trump as a genius despite claims he is guilty of sexual assault.

7.30: September 27, 2018

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7.30 chief political correspondent Laura Tingle examines the political ramifications of the departure of the ABC’s chairman and managing director. Plus, victims say they are still paying the price of previous bad behaviour by the banks as the Banking Royal Commission prepares to hand down its interim report and D-Day for US Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh – a man described by US President Donald Trump as a genius despite claims he is guilty of sexual assault.
The federal government has called for an investigation into the conduct of ABC board chairman Justin Milne about whether he upheld the ABC’s editorial independence. Plus, Valentino Dixon reflects on his release from a US prison after 27 years for a murder he did not commit and how he now hopes to reunite with his Australian wife, who he has not seen in 12 years. Also, the revolutionary scheme that has autistic and mainstream students engage in daily short interactions for the social betterment of both.

7.30: September 26, 2018

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The federal government has called for an investigation into the conduct of ABC board chairman Justin Milne about whether he upheld the ABC’s editorial independence. Plus, Valentino Dixon reflects on his release from a US prison after 27 years for a murder he did not commit and how he now hopes to reunite with his Australian wife, who he has not seen in 12 years. Also, the revolutionary scheme that has autistic and mainstream students engage in daily short interactions for the social betterment of both.
A team of Australian scientists have broadened their research into Alzheimer’s disease, with current global research into how to stop the disease once it has taken hold standing still despite the efforts of scientists around the world. Plus, competition watchdog ACCC is urging motorists to shop around for petrol with prices currently at a four-year high and Melbourne widower Leigh Chivers talks about putting his grief for his wife, Sara, and baby, Alfie, to use in a positive way after losing them both to two different types of brain cancer within the space of six months. Also, the reality for a growing number of Australians who are over 55 and claiming Newstart Allowance.

7.30: September 25, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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A team of Australian scientists have broadened their research into Alzheimer’s disease, with current global research into how to stop the disease once it has taken hold standing still despite the efforts of scientists around the world. Plus, competition watchdog ACCC is urging motorists to shop around for petrol with prices currently at a four-year high and Melbourne widower Leigh Chivers talks about putting his grief for his wife, Sara, and baby, Alfie, to use in a positive way after losing them both to two different types of brain cancer within the space of six months. Also, the reality for a growing number of Australians who are over 55 and claiming Newstart Allowance.
Analysis of the ABC board’s abrupt sacking of managing director Michelle Guthrie, the Queensland coroner’s announcement of an inquest into the 1973 firebombing of Brisbane nightclub Whiskey Au Go Go that killed 15 people, Australian Instagram comedian Celeste Barber discusses the release of her first memoir, calls for carbon monoxide alarms in confined spaces falling on deaf ears and US rapper Fatman Scoop discusses his surprise over one of his colourful songs being used over vision from parliament by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

7.30: September 24, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Analysis of the ABC board’s abrupt sacking of managing director Michelle Guthrie, the Queensland coroner’s announcement of an inquest into the 1973 firebombing of Brisbane nightclub Whiskey Au Go Go that killed 15 people, Australian Instagram comedian Celeste Barber discusses the release of her first memoir, calls for carbon monoxide alarms in confined spaces falling on deaf ears and US rapper Fatman Scoop discusses his surprise over one of his colourful songs being used over vision from parliament by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
How do you keep people safe from dog attacks? The death of a toddler last month has reignited the debate about how to keep people safe from dogs. The RSPCA says training and education is the answer, but others want aggressive dogs banned. Laura Tingle on the $4.5bn extra funding for Catholic and independent schools Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $4.5 billion in extra funding for Catholic and independent schools. Behind the lens of Parliament's prize photographer This year, for the first time in history, the press gallery journalist of the year award went to a photographer, Alex Ellinghausen. He works for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and while you may not know his name the chances are you'll recognise his work - capturing politicians at their best, their worst and their most vulnerable. The battle for control of powerlifting in Australia Parliament house isn't the only place where you'll find politics. Pretty much any organisation, no matter how big or small, will at some stage become captive to people jockeying for power. The sport of powerlifting in Australia is a case in point, with two local federations vying for control - and the athletes caught in the middle. Roadies, a look at life on the road Behind every world-conquering band is a road crew that transports them from gig to gig, ensures they look and sound amazing, and literally works around the clock to keep the show on the road. Music writer Stuart Coupe's latest book, Roadies – The Secret History of Australian Rock'n'Roll, is a fascinating look at the often hidden side of the music business.

7.30: September 20, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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How do you keep people safe from dog attacks? The death of a toddler last month has reignited the debate about how to keep people safe from dogs. The RSPCA says training and education is the answer, but others want aggressive dogs banned. Laura Tingle on the $4.5bn extra funding for Catholic and independent schools Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $4.5 billion in extra funding for Catholic and independent schools. Behind the lens of Parliament's prize photographer This year, for the first time in history, the press gallery journalist of the year award went to a photographer, Alex Ellinghausen. He works for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and while you may not know his name the chances are you'll recognise his work - capturing politicians at their best, their worst and their most vulnerable. The battle for control of powerlifting in Australia Parliament house isn't the only place where you'll find politics. Pretty much any organisation, no matter how big or small, will at some stage become captive to people jockeying for power. The sport of powerlifting in Australia is a case in point, with two local federations vying for control - and the athletes caught in the middle. Roadies, a look at life on the road Behind every world-conquering band is a road crew that transports them from gig to gig, ensures they look and sound amazing, and literally works around the clock to keep the show on the road. Music writer Stuart Coupe's latest book, Roadies – The Secret History of Australian Rock'n'Roll, is a fascinating look at the often hidden side of the music business.
Authorities fear copy-cat tampering in fruit contamination disaster Since the story strawberry tampering broke more than 100 reports of contaminated fruit have been made around the country, sparking fears of copy-cat tampering. Authorities are scrambling to manage this slow-moving disaster as they try to limit the damage to an industry worth almost half a billion dollars. Why are female Liberal MPs quitting Federal politics? A number of female Liberal MPs have spoken out against internal party dynamics, while also announcing they won’t recontest the next election. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisting there is not a behaviour problem in Canberra. Christian Porter discusses strawberry tampering and sexism in politics Federal Attorney General, Christian Porter, talks to 7.30 about news laws introduced to counter the growing strawberry tampering crisis, and whether the Liberal Party has a problem with women. Marine archaeologists may have discovered the wreck of the Endeavour Historian David Hunt explains why the discovery of Capt. James Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, would be an important moment in Australia's history. Meet Alec Knight, the first Australian male to join the New York City Ballet Alec Knight was just 17 when he moved to New York after being offered a coveted apprenticeship with the New York City Ballet. That was five years ago. Now he's the first Australian male to be given a contract with the prestigious ballet company.

7.30: September 19, 2018

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Authorities fear copy-cat tampering in fruit contamination disaster Since the story strawberry tampering broke more than 100 reports of contaminated fruit have been made around the country, sparking fears of copy-cat tampering. Authorities are scrambling to manage this slow-moving disaster as they try to limit the damage to an industry worth almost half a billion dollars. Why are female Liberal MPs quitting Federal politics? A number of female Liberal MPs have spoken out against internal party dynamics, while also announcing they won’t recontest the next election. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisting there is not a behaviour problem in Canberra. Christian Porter discusses strawberry tampering and sexism in politics Federal Attorney General, Christian Porter, talks to 7.30 about news laws introduced to counter the growing strawberry tampering crisis, and whether the Liberal Party has a problem with women. Marine archaeologists may have discovered the wreck of the Endeavour Historian David Hunt explains why the discovery of Capt. James Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, would be an important moment in Australia's history. Meet Alec Knight, the first Australian male to join the New York City Ballet Alec Knight was just 17 when he moved to New York after being offered a coveted apprenticeship with the New York City Ballet. That was five years ago. Now he's the first Australian male to be given a contract with the prestigious ballet company.
Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce denies the allegations In a 7.30 exclusive, businesswoman Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce has denied the allegations and says he believes the complaint to be “spurious and defamatory”. Inquiry into high rates of mental illness experienced by first responders First responders to emergencies experience relatively high rates of mental illness and a parliamentary inquiry is trying to find out why. Older Australians choosing to live at home for as long as possible A growing number of older Australians are doing what they can to avoid aged care and retirement homes and are choosing to live at their own homes for as long as possible. Australian mum one of the stars of American bare knuckle boxing In rural America a sport that's been underground since the 19th century is again legal. Bare knuckle boxing is as brutal as it sounds and an Australian mum from Brisbane is the sport's most marketable star.

7.30: September 18, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce denies the allegations In a 7.30 exclusive, businesswoman Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce has denied the allegations and says he believes the complaint to be “spurious and defamatory”. Inquiry into high rates of mental illness experienced by first responders First responders to emergencies experience relatively high rates of mental illness and a parliamentary inquiry is trying to find out why. Older Australians choosing to live at home for as long as possible A growing number of older Australians are doing what they can to avoid aged care and retirement homes and are choosing to live at their own homes for as long as possible. Australian mum one of the stars of American bare knuckle boxing In rural America a sport that's been underground since the 19th century is again legal. Bare knuckle boxing is as brutal as it sounds and an Australian mum from Brisbane is the sport's most marketable star.
Clive Palmer splashing cash as he attempts political comeback Clive Palmer is attempting a spectacular comeback into federal politics. Scott Morrison announces royal commission into aged care system Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into Australia's aged care system. Laura Tingle on decision by Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis to quit politics at next election Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis says she will not recontest her marginal seat at the next election, blaming "branch-stacking, undermining and leaks". Learning how to tame Australia's desert brumbies The number of brumbies roaming free in Australia's red centre is growing by about 20 per cent every year.

7.30: September 17, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Clive Palmer splashing cash as he attempts political comeback Clive Palmer is attempting a spectacular comeback into federal politics. Scott Morrison announces royal commission into aged care system Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into Australia's aged care system. Laura Tingle on decision by Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis to quit politics at next election Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis says she will not recontest her marginal seat at the next election, blaming "branch-stacking, undermining and leaks". Learning how to tame Australia's desert brumbies The number of brumbies roaming free in Australia's red centre is growing by about 20 per cent every year.
Ten years on from the GFC are we heading for another crash? This week marks a decade since the collapse of the US investment bank Lehman Brothers triggered the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression. While much of the world fell into prolonged recession, Australia's economy narrowly avoided that fate but 10 years on, many individual Australians are still paying the price. Phil Coorey reviews the Morrison government's first parliamentary week The Morrison Governments' first parliamentary week has done little to settle the dust after the downfall of Malcolm Turnbull three weeks ago. The AFR's chief political correspondent, Phil Coorey looks at how it has performed. Sydney light rail project won't break-even, NSW Cabinet told in 2012 Over time, and over budget, Sydney's floundering light rail project is wreaking havoc on businesses and commuters in the country's largest city. Leaked NSW cabinet documents point to a political culture where economic caution is thrown out the window in the rush to approve expensive and ultimately disruptive schemes. Search on for Australia's next big diamond deposit Of all the minerals dug out of the ground, diamonds have a special allure and Australia produces some of the most sought-after stones in the world. But the nation's sole operating diamond mine is on the verge of closure. That's led to a flurry of exploration to find a new diamond deposit. Technology offering blind people the chance to borrow someone else's eyes Imagine borrowing the eyes of someone on the other side of the world. That's what technology is now offering more than half a million Australians who are blind or vision impaired, via free, and paid, apps on their smart phones.

7.30: September 13, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
32:16
Ten years on from the GFC are we heading for another crash? This week marks a decade since the collapse of the US investment bank Lehman Brothers triggered the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression. While much of the world fell into prolonged recession, Australia's economy narrowly avoided that fate but 10 years on, many individual Australians are still paying the price. Phil Coorey reviews the Morrison government's first parliamentary week The Morrison Governments' first parliamentary week has done little to settle the dust after the downfall of Malcolm Turnbull three weeks ago. The AFR's chief political correspondent, Phil Coorey looks at how it has performed. Sydney light rail project won't break-even, NSW Cabinet told in 2012 Over time, and over budget, Sydney's floundering light rail project is wreaking havoc on businesses and commuters in the country's largest city. Leaked NSW cabinet documents point to a political culture where economic caution is thrown out the window in the rush to approve expensive and ultimately disruptive schemes. Search on for Australia's next big diamond deposit Of all the minerals dug out of the ground, diamonds have a special allure and Australia produces some of the most sought-after stones in the world. But the nation's sole operating diamond mine is on the verge of closure. That's led to a flurry of exploration to find a new diamond deposit. Technology offering blind people the chance to borrow someone else's eyes Imagine borrowing the eyes of someone on the other side of the world. That's what technology is now offering more than half a million Australians who are blind or vision impaired, via free, and paid, apps on their smart phones.
Banned Chinese cameras are being used by the Australian Government Security cameras made by Chinese surveillance companies are also being used at a series of classified facilities including an Adelaide Air Force base and a Canberra office block home to an annexe of the nation's intelligence agencies. Lynette Dawson's niece, Renee Sims, and journalist Hedley Thomas discuss new search for missing woman Renee Simms, niece of missing woman Lyn Dawson, and Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind the Teacher's Pet podcast, discuss today's news that police are digging at the former property of Lyn Dawson and her husband. Can women change the political culture? The treatment of women in politics has been a hot subject of debate in recent months with allegations of slut shaming, and during the Liberals' leadership turmoil, accusations of bullying and bad behaviour. The big question is, will anything really change? Cerebral palsy treatment creating an international bond of friendship between two families Last year we told the story about Max Shearman whose dad Michael carried the then six-year-old along the gruelling Kokoda track to raise money for a trial of technology called a TheraSuit. While the pair was on that mission, they built a relationship with a local Papua New Guinea family also searching for help with their daughter's cerebral palsy diagnosis. That family recently travelled to Melbourne for three weeks of intensive treatment.

7.30: September 12, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Banned Chinese cameras are being used by the Australian Government Security cameras made by Chinese surveillance companies are also being used at a series of classified facilities including an Adelaide Air Force base and a Canberra office block home to an annexe of the nation's intelligence agencies. Lynette Dawson's niece, Renee Sims, and journalist Hedley Thomas discuss new search for missing woman Renee Simms, niece of missing woman Lyn Dawson, and Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind the Teacher's Pet podcast, discuss today's news that police are digging at the former property of Lyn Dawson and her husband. Can women change the political culture? The treatment of women in politics has been a hot subject of debate in recent months with allegations of slut shaming, and during the Liberals' leadership turmoil, accusations of bullying and bad behaviour. The big question is, will anything really change? Cerebral palsy treatment creating an international bond of friendship between two families Last year we told the story about Max Shearman whose dad Michael carried the then six-year-old along the gruelling Kokoda track to raise money for a trial of technology called a TheraSuit. While the pair was on that mission, they built a relationship with a local Papua New Guinea family also searching for help with their daughter's cerebral palsy diagnosis. That family recently travelled to Melbourne for three weeks of intensive treatment.
Stagnant property prices the new normal, analysts warn Stagnant house prices are likely the new normal for property markets in much of Sydney and Melbourne, analysts are warning, as prices fall for the 11th month in a row. Scott Morrison on becoming prime minister, emissions reduction targets and religious freedoms New prime minister Scott Morrison talks to Leigh Sales about becoming the leader, the Government's emissions reduction targets, religious freedoms and more. Family and friends farewell footballer Maggie Varcoe Today, talented Aussie Rules football player Maggie Varcoe was laid to rest after an on-field tragedy.

7.30: September 11, 2018

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Stagnant property prices the new normal, analysts warn Stagnant house prices are likely the new normal for property markets in much of Sydney and Melbourne, analysts are warning, as prices fall for the 11th month in a row. Scott Morrison on becoming prime minister, emissions reduction targets and religious freedoms New prime minister Scott Morrison talks to Leigh Sales about becoming the leader, the Government's emissions reduction targets, religious freedoms and more. Family and friends farewell footballer Maggie Varcoe Today, talented Aussie Rules football player Maggie Varcoe was laid to rest after an on-field tragedy.
Series of serious data breaches by banks revealed Banks are expected to keep customer information secure and private. But 7.30 has uncovered a series of incidents where that hasn't happened. Parliament returns after overthrow of Malcolm Turnbull Federal Parliament returned today for the first time since the overthrow of Malcolm Turnbull. New prime minister, Scott Morrison, says the curtain is now down on The Muppet Show. Veteran calls for Peter Dutton to help Afghan interpreter A retired army captain is calling for Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to intervene to help an Afghan interpreter who worked with Australian troops. Richard Ings says sanctions on Serena Williams were justified Former professional tennis umpire Richard Ings says the sanctions on Serena Williams at the US Open were justified.

7.30: September 10, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
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Series of serious data breaches by banks revealed Banks are expected to keep customer information secure and private. But 7.30 has uncovered a series of incidents where that hasn't happened. Parliament returns after overthrow of Malcolm Turnbull Federal Parliament returned today for the first time since the overthrow of Malcolm Turnbull. New prime minister, Scott Morrison, says the curtain is now down on The Muppet Show. Veteran calls for Peter Dutton to help Afghan interpreter A retired army captain is calling for Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to intervene to help an Afghan interpreter who worked with Australian troops. Richard Ings says sanctions on Serena Williams were justified Former professional tennis umpire Richard Ings says the sanctions on Serena Williams at the US Open were justified.
Australia and rental affordability Australian renters are paying through the roof. And it's hitting people in all income brackets. Low income earners are being squeezed by a shortage of public housing and middle to high income earners can't afford to buy houses so they're driving up rental prices and competing for the limited number of properties. Peter Dutton Ashlynne McGhee explains what's happening in an explosive war of words which has erupted between Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and his former border force chief Roman Quaedvlieg. Mr Quaedvlieg claims he was personally lobbied by Mr Dutton's staff to grant a visa to an Italian nanny. Mr Dutton says those claims are fabricated. John Millman's US Open Today Australians learned that Queensland tennis pro John Millman is as classy in defeat as he is in victory. Earlier this week, the 29-year-old shocked the tennis word by knocking Roger Federer out of the US Open but today he couldn't face down another formidable opponent the tournament favourite Novak Djokovic. James Ricketson The family of James Ricketson, an Australian filmmaker imprisoned in Cambodia for 'spying', is pleading for mercy. Ricketson has been in jail since the middle of 2017 and is now now applying to the Cambodian King for clemency Natasha Walsh wins Whiteley scholarship In 1959, a little-known 20-year-old artist named Brett Whiteley was awarded a scholarship to study and paint in Europe. It helped launch him onto the world stage. In memory of her son, the late Beryl Whiteley allocated funds for an annual scholarship to give other young Australian artists the same opportunity - and this year's winner is Natasha Walsh.

7.30: Australia and Rental Affordability/Peter Dutton/John Millman's US Open/James Ricketsons/Natasha Walsh's Victory

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Australia and rental affordability Australian renters are paying through the roof. And it's hitting people in all income brackets. Low income earners are being squeezed by a shortage of public housing and middle to high income earners can't afford to buy houses so they're driving up rental prices and competing for the limited number of properties. Peter Dutton Ashlynne McGhee explains what's happening in an explosive war of words which has erupted between Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and his former border force chief Roman Quaedvlieg. Mr Quaedvlieg claims he was personally lobbied by Mr Dutton's staff to grant a visa to an Italian nanny. Mr Dutton says those claims are fabricated. John Millman's US Open Today Australians learned that Queensland tennis pro John Millman is as classy in defeat as he is in victory. Earlier this week, the 29-year-old shocked the tennis word by knocking Roger Federer out of the US Open but today he couldn't face down another formidable opponent the tournament favourite Novak Djokovic. James Ricketson The family of James Ricketson, an Australian filmmaker imprisoned in Cambodia for 'spying', is pleading for mercy. Ricketson has been in jail since the middle of 2017 and is now now applying to the Cambodian King for clemency Natasha Walsh wins Whiteley scholarship In 1959, a little-known 20-year-old artist named Brett Whiteley was awarded a scholarship to study and paint in Europe. It helped launch him onto the world stage. In memory of her son, the late Beryl Whiteley allocated funds for an annual scholarship to give other young Australian artists the same opportunity - and this year's winner is Natasha Walsh.
Adopting a child with special needs? Adoption is a complex process in Australia and couples can sometimes wait for years for a child. Many people find it too overwhelming and as a result the number of adoptions has declined to an all-time low. Dee Threlfo always wanted to adopt so when she faced challenges she decided that adopting children with special needs was the path to pursue. NAPLAN NAPLAN is supposed to give parents and teachers a snapshot of where kids are at in the essential skills of literacy and numeracy. But there are criticisms it is out of date and results are being misused, and even some state education ministers are calling for it to be replaced. Trump is not a conservative Trump and his opponents frequently claim the media and its allies lie about him and are out to get him but the truth is that significant opposition to Trump also comes from within his own party. Rick Wilson has been a career Republican strategist. His new book is called Everything Trump Touches Dies. ACCC launches investigation The ACCC has launched an investigation into 'fake' honey after an investigation by 7.30 and Fairfax Media found Australia's biggest listed honey company, Capilano, and some of the country's largest supermarket chains were unwittingly selling "fake" honey. And today Capilano announced it wants to see a new Australian testing facility.

7.30: Adopting a Child with Special Needs/NAPLAN?Trump is not a conservative/ACC Launches Investigation

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Adopting a child with special needs? Adoption is a complex process in Australia and couples can sometimes wait for years for a child. Many people find it too overwhelming and as a result the number of adoptions has declined to an all-time low. Dee Threlfo always wanted to adopt so when she faced challenges she decided that adopting children with special needs was the path to pursue. NAPLAN NAPLAN is supposed to give parents and teachers a snapshot of where kids are at in the essential skills of literacy and numeracy. But there are criticisms it is out of date and results are being misused, and even some state education ministers are calling for it to be replaced. Trump is not a conservative Trump and his opponents frequently claim the media and its allies lie about him and are out to get him but the truth is that significant opposition to Trump also comes from within his own party. Rick Wilson has been a career Republican strategist. His new book is called Everything Trump Touches Dies. ACCC launches investigation The ACCC has launched an investigation into 'fake' honey after an investigation by 7.30 and Fairfax Media found Australia's biggest listed honey company, Capilano, and some of the country's largest supermarket chains were unwittingly selling "fake" honey. And today Capilano announced it wants to see a new Australian testing facility.
Chris Mahoney Today Australian tennis player John Millman defeated Roger Federer in four sets at the US Open. We chat to one of Millman's former coaches, Chris Mahoney, about the stunning upset. Former Immigration Department Two former immigration officials have raised questions about the conduct of Peter Dutton when he intervened on behalf of two young foreign nannies detained airports. Peter Dutton insists he's done nothing wrong but the Labor Opposition has asked the minister to front a senate investigation. Dairy farmer When the drought hit hard, dairy farmer John Fairley decide to offer his cows for adoption to pay for feed. Now he's giving the families who helped out a chance to meet their adopted cows. Israeli law change A law which defines Israel as exclusively Jewish has sparked a backlash from Israel's Arab minority, which makes up 20 per cent of the country's population.

7.30: Chris Mahoney/Immigration Department/Dairy Farmer/ Israeli Law Change

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Chris Mahoney Today Australian tennis player John Millman defeated Roger Federer in four sets at the US Open. We chat to one of Millman's former coaches, Chris Mahoney, about the stunning upset. Former Immigration Department Two former immigration officials have raised questions about the conduct of Peter Dutton when he intervened on behalf of two young foreign nannies detained airports. Peter Dutton insists he's done nothing wrong but the Labor Opposition has asked the minister to front a senate investigation. Dairy farmer When the drought hit hard, dairy farmer John Fairley decide to offer his cows for adoption to pay for feed. Now he's giving the families who helped out a chance to meet their adopted cows. Israeli law change A law which defines Israel as exclusively Jewish has sparked a backlash from Israel's Arab minority, which makes up 20 per cent of the country's population.
Kelly O'Dwyer Minister for Women, Kelly O'Dwyer, says Liberal MPs "were subject to threats and intimidation and bullying" during the recent leadership spill. Capilano and 'fake' honey Australia's biggest listed honey company and some of the country's largest supermarket chains face accusations of unwittingly selling "fake" honey. Liberal Party With a by-election likely in early October, the race to replace Malcolm Turnbull in Wentworth is heating up.

7.30: Kelly O'Dwyer/Capilano and 'fake' honey/Liberal Party

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
29:52
Kelly O'Dwyer Minister for Women, Kelly O'Dwyer, says Liberal MPs "were subject to threats and intimidation and bullying" during the recent leadership spill. Capilano and 'fake' honey Australia's biggest listed honey company and some of the country's largest supermarket chains face accusations of unwittingly selling "fake" honey. Liberal Party With a by-election likely in early October, the race to replace Malcolm Turnbull in Wentworth is heating up.
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.

7.30: August 30, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
34:16
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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Six days before the crucial Wentworth by-election, and as pollies return to Canberra for a new sitting week, Barrie Cassidy is joined by an expert panel to look at the campaign and how it might affect the Morrison government.

Insiders: October 14, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship
58:38
Six days before the crucial Wentworth by-election, and as pollies return to Canberra for a new sitting week, Barrie Cassidy is joined by an expert panel to look at the campaign and how it might affect the Morrison government.
Pip Courtney hosts Australia's pre-eminent regional and rural television program, covering farming, weather, food, innovation, mining, fisheries, agribusiness, commodity prices and other issues affecting regional communities.

Landline: October 14, 2018

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
58:57
Pip Courtney hosts Australia's pre-eminent regional and rural television program, covering farming, weather, food, innovation, mining, fisheries, agribusiness, commodity prices and other issues affecting regional communities.
Australia's current affairs program with a proven record of excellence over several decades. Join television's top reporters as they investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.

60 Minutes: October 14, 2018

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Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs
47:26
Australia's current affairs program with a proven record of excellence over several decades. Join television's top reporters as they investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
Melissa Doyle leads a team of Australia's best reporters, breaking the stories that matter.

Sunday Night: October 14, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
44:45
Melissa Doyle leads a team of Australia's best reporters, breaking the stories that matter.
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BtN Newsbreak: October 12, 2018

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Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
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At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.

Living Black: October 11, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:00
At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.
Biting, bite-sized comedy as Sammy J rips into the political machinations of Canberra and beyond. With an insatiable appetite for politics, Sammy blends comedy and song where he can harass and heckle the politics of the day.

Sammy J: October 11, 2018

News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs
3:45
Biting, bite-sized comedy as Sammy J rips into the political machinations of Canberra and beyond. With an insatiable appetite for politics, Sammy blends comedy and song where he can harass and heckle the politics of the day.
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BtN Newsbreak: October 11, 2018

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Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
6:59
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Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 11, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
30:47
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
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BtN Newsbreak: October 10, 2018

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Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
6:59
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Home affairs minister Peter Dutton speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra on the topic of a "safer, more secure" Australia.

National Press Club Address: Peter Dutton

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Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs
1:01:22
Home affairs minister Peter Dutton speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra on the topic of a "safer, more secure" Australia.
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 10, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
31:07
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 9, 2018

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
29:59
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
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BtN Newsbreak: October 9, 2018

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Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
6:59
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Tinder has turned the dating game on its head. But for one young woman, a simple swipe right would go on to save her life.

Dateline: It's a Match

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs
25:22
Tinder has turned the dating game on its head. But for one young woman, a simple swipe right would go on to save her life.
Jenny Brockie takes a look at what it's like to date when you're over 60.

Insight: Dating After 60

News and current affairs, Intercultural understanding

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Intercultural understanding
53:56
Jenny Brockie takes a look at what it's like to date when you're over 60.
Samuel Symons led a quietly inspirational life. Diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour at age four, he spent most of his life in and out of hospitals. But Samuel's witty personality always shone through, despite the seemingly endless and gruelling treatments. Samuel grew up with his two brothers, Raphael and Joel, mother Elly and his television and radio personality father, Red Symons. But his parents never spoke publicly about Samuel’s illness. That was until Australian Story started filming with them in 2006 and continued tracking Samuel's progress for three years for an intimate and raw look into the journey of childhood cancer. Samuel passed away on October 3, 2018, age 27. His mother Elly introduces this story which looks back on Samuel's remarkable life.

Australian Story: The Story of Samuel

Personal and social capability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, News and current affairs
28:59
Samuel Symons led a quietly inspirational life. Diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour at age four, he spent most of his life in and out of hospitals. But Samuel's witty personality always shone through, despite the seemingly endless and gruelling treatments. Samuel grew up with his two brothers, Raphael and Joel, mother Elly and his television and radio personality father, Red Symons. But his parents never spoke publicly about Samuel’s illness. That was until Australian Story started filming with them in 2006 and continued tracking Samuel's progress for three years for an intimate and raw look into the journey of childhood cancer. Samuel passed away on October 3, 2018, age 27. His mother Elly introduces this story which looks back on Samuel's remarkable life.
Four Corners investigates the secret tactics used by global chemical giant Monsanto, to protect its billion-dollar business and its star product, the weed killer, Roundup. When it was launched four decades ago, Roundup was hailed as a miracle product, a revolutionary herbicide that would transform farming and keep home gardeners happy too. And it came with the promise that it was safe. Now a landmark US court case has made headlines worldwide, with a jury declaring Roundup was a substantial factor in causing a school ground keeper's terminal cancer and that the company had failed to warn of the risk posed by the product.

Four Corners: The Monsanto Papers

News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship
45:01
Four Corners investigates the secret tactics used by global chemical giant Monsanto, to protect its billion-dollar business and its star product, the weed killer, Roundup. When it was launched four decades ago, Roundup was hailed as a miracle product, a revolutionary herbicide that would transform farming and keep home gardeners happy too. And it came with the promise that it was safe. Now a landmark US court case has made headlines worldwide, with a jury declaring Roundup was a substantial factor in causing a school ground keeper's terminal cancer and that the company had failed to warn of the risk posed by the product.
Tony Jones is joined by a panel of education experts and advocates to discuss the state of our schools in Australia. Includes Eddie Woo, Pasi Sahlberg, Cindy Berwick, Gabbie Stroud and Jennifer Buckingham.

Q and A: October 8, 2018

News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship
1:04:10
Tony Jones is joined by a panel of education experts and advocates to discuss the state of our schools in Australia. Includes Eddie Woo, Pasi Sahlberg, Cindy Berwick, Gabbie Stroud and Jennifer Buckingham.
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 8, 2018

News and current affairs

Years 11-12 News and current affairs
28:35
Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.
The Behind the News team reports on the stoush over the Sydney Opera House being used to advertise The Everest, Australia's Junior Eurovision entrant and the sport of wife-carrying.

BtN Newsbreak: October 8, 2018

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
6:59
The Behind the News team reports on the stoush over the Sydney Opera House being used to advertise The Everest, Australia's Junior Eurovision entrant and the sport of wife-carrying.
Barrie Cassidy presents Australia's most popular political program. We interview the key players, providing analysis, opinion and robust debate from the country's leading political commentators.

Insiders: October 7, 2018

News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship
58:31
Barrie Cassidy presents Australia's most popular political program. We interview the key players, providing analysis, opinion and robust debate from the country's leading political commentators.
Traditional farming families diversifying into alcohol production; Queensland's cocoa growers still dreaming of a thriving chocolate industry; An irrigation project growing more than pasture in the Kimberley.

Landline: October 7, 2018

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
57:44
Traditional farming families diversifying into alcohol production; Queensland's cocoa growers still dreaming of a thriving chocolate industry; An irrigation project growing more than pasture in the Kimberley.
Sunday Night looks at families coping with Tourette Syndrome and its violent mood swings. Also, a woman who survived a plunge into a canyon, and Monty Python's Eric Idle takes on political correctness.

Sunday Night: October 7, 2018

News and current affairs

Years 11-12 News and current affairs
47:19
Sunday Night looks at families coping with Tourette Syndrome and its violent mood swings. Also, a woman who survived a plunge into a canyon, and Monty Python's Eric Idle takes on political correctness.
Stormy Daniels reveals how 90 seconds of what she describes as “the least impressive” sex she has ever had has led to one of the most titillating political scandals in United States history; the divisive argument of private versus public schooling further intensifies with the new question of whether kids do better in single sex or co-educational classes; and the AFLW's decision that transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey is too much of a physical threat to her opponents to play in the league.

60 Minutes: Stormy/The Answer/Girl Power

News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs
43:21
Stormy Daniels reveals how 90 seconds of what she describes as “the least impressive” sex she has ever had has led to one of the most titillating political scandals in United States history; the divisive argument of private versus public schooling further intensifies with the new question of whether kids do better in single sex or co-educational classes; and the AFLW's decision that transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey is too much of a physical threat to her opponents to play in the league.

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