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Theresa May to continue as leader
British Prime Minister Theresa May has stared down her internal party enemies and will continue on as leader. Jonathan Peet, the political editor of The Economist magazine, joins Laura Tingle to discuss what this means for Brexit.

Major announcements by Scott Morrison
In politics it's called putting out the rubbish - throwing out a bunch of major decisions in one go in the hope they might go under voters' radars as they prepare for the holidays. Today Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a number of major announcements.

Malala Yousafzai
Six years ago a school girl in Pakistan was shot by the Taliban because she was trying to get an education. Today that girl, Malala Yousafzai, is fighting for all girls to get an education.

Labor's chances at the next election
One Labor strategist, who bears a striking resemblance to satirist Mark Humphries, believes the odds of an ALP victory may be slimmer than they seem.

Yemen's war
Documents reveal Australia's secret arms deals with nations fighting Yemen's war.

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Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Brendan O'Connor addresses the National Press Club.

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How did Kathleen Folbigg's children die?
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Labor's negative gearing policy
After criticism of from Scott Morrison and Aussie Home Loans founder, John Symond, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen defends Labor's negative gearing policy and says it will put first home buyers on a level playing field.
The great debate over negative gearing
The Labor party has promise to remove negative gearing tax breaks for new investor who want to buy existing properties. But with property prices already falling in Melbourne and Sydney, there is heated debate over what those changes might have on the property market.
Exchange program
An exchange program between two primary schools is giving students the chance to see a very different way of life. One school is in one of Sydney's beachside suburbs, the other, almost three thousand kilometres away in central Australia.

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How did Kathleen Folbigg's children die? Kathleen Folbigg has been branded Australia's worst female serial killer, after being convicted of killing all four of her children. But her case has always been controversial. Now a judicial inquiry is going to be held into her convictions. And, for the first time, a friend of Kathy Folbigg's recounts a frightening incident when she thought that one of Kathy's children was going to die on her watch. Labor's negative gearing policy After criticism of from Scott Morrison and Aussie Home Loans founder, John Symond, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen defends Labor's negative gearing policy and says it will put first home buyers on a level playing field. The great debate over negative gearing The Labor party has promise to remove negative gearing tax breaks for new investor who want to buy existing properties. But with property prices already falling in Melbourne and Sydney, there is heated debate over what those changes might have on the property market. Exchange program An exchange program between two primary schools is giving students the chance to see a very different way of life. One school is in one of Sydney's beachside suburbs, the other, almost three thousand kilometres away in central Australia.

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Credit crackdown
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ALP conference
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Theresa May postpones Brexit vote
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India claims a dramatic win
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Commentator Andrew Moore takes a look at a dramatic final day.
Are we overlooking the role of the public sector in the economy?
Mariana Mazzucato is something of a rockstar in the world of global economics. She's written two best-sellers arguing that it's actually the public sector which has made the crucial investments that have transformed the world economy. In Australia for a series of public lectures, she sat down to talk with Laura Tingle.

Sanjeev Gupta unveils plans for Whyalla
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Remembering the 1966 helicopter crash
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What is the future of Australia's housing market?
For years it seemed that property prices would rise for ever. But not any more. We are now in what the Reserve Bank governor has called "uncharted territory", where property prices are falling in our two biggest cities, even though unemployment is stable and the economy is growing.

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India claims a dramatic win Despite dogged resistance from Australia's tail, India has taken an historic early lead in the four Test series after snatching victory in the opening match by 31 runs. It's just the sixth time India has won a Test on Australian soil. Commentator Andrew Moore takes a look at a dramatic final day. Are we overlooking the role of the public sector in the economy? Mariana Mazzucato is something of a rockstar in the world of global economics. She's written two best-sellers arguing that it's actually the public sector which has made the crucial investments that have transformed the world economy. In Australia for a series of public lectures, she sat down to talk with Laura Tingle. Sanjeev Gupta unveils plans for Whyalla It's rare to see the Prime Minister and Opposition leader at the same press conference, but both were present in South Australia today as British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta unveiled his plans for a massive new steelworks project that will revive the town of Whyalla. Remembering the 1966 helicopter crash The 11th of December marks the anniversary of a tragic accident over Sydney Harbour that changed our aviation safety laws. On that day in 1966 a helicopter chartered by the ABC ran into technical problems mid flight and crashed into the Sydney CBD. Remarkably the accident was filmed by two cameras, including one capturing the haunting last moments inside the ill-fated helicopter. And a warning, this report contains images some viewers may find distressing. What is the future of Australia's housing market? For years it seemed that property prices would rise for ever. But not any more. We are now in what the Reserve Bank governor has called "uncharted territory", where property prices are falling in our two biggest cities, even though unemployment is stable and the economy is growing.

For over 20 years, this program has been telling the stories of everyday and extraordinary Australians with intimacy, candour and integrity. We explore first-hand the diversity, complexity and challenges of modern life.

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On the final Q and A for 2018, Tony Jones is joined by Senate president Scott Ryan, deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek, lawyer and community advocate Nyadol Nyuon and editor of UK magazine Spiked Brendan O'Neill.

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On the final Q and A for 2018, Tony Jones is joined by Senate president Scott Ryan, deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek, lawyer and community advocate Nyadol Nyuon and editor of UK magazine Spiked Brendan O'Neill.

In the final episode for 2018, Barrie Cassidy and the panel look over parliament's final sitting week and look ahead to the summer recess and the campaign ahead of the federal election. Plus, the Matt Price Moment and more.

Insiders: December 9, 2018

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58:53

In the final episode for 2018, Barrie Cassidy and the panel look over parliament's final sitting week and look ahead to the summer recess and the campaign ahead of the federal election. Plus, the Matt Price Moment and more.

60 Minutes: December 9, 2018

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49:24

The Behind the News team discover the life of Banita Mabo, Australian dino discovery and the US child who fights for the right to throw snowballs. Plus a wrap up of the world's news and sports.

BtN Newsbreak: December 6, 2018

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The Behind the News team discover the life of Banita Mabo, Australian dino discovery and the US child who fights for the right to throw snowballs. Plus a wrap up of the world's news and sports.

1998 Sydney to Hobart disaster
Speech notes obtained by 7.30 show how one man predicted the disastrous loss of life which befell the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht fleet, 17 years before it happened.

Chaotic final day of parliament for the year
The Morrison Government has finished the parliamentary year after a chaotic day in which the Coalition, and conservative senators, were forced to filibuster in the Senate to avoid a loss in the House of Representatives over asylum seeker policy.

Labor's encryption law decision
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten changed tack on encryption laws after 7.30's interview with him was recorded. 7.30's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle explains.

Gang of Youths band members
Gang of Youths is one of the biggest rock bands Australia has produced in a very long time. Two of the band members met through church when they were kids and have stayed best friends ever since.
Bill Shorten on asylum seekers, encryption and climate change
Leigh Sales interviews Opposition Leader Bill Shorten about Labor's stance on asylum seekers, encryption legislation and climate change.

7.30: December 6, 2018

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1998 Sydney to Hobart disaster Speech notes obtained by 7.30 show how one man predicted the disastrous loss of life which befell the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht fleet, 17 years before it happened. Chaotic final day of parliament for the year The Morrison Government has finished the parliamentary year after a chaotic day in which the Coalition, and conservative senators, were forced to filibuster in the Senate to avoid a loss in the House of Representatives over asylum seeker policy. Labor's encryption law decision Opposition Leader Bill Shorten changed tack on encryption laws after 7.30's interview with him was recorded. 7.30's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle explains. Gang of Youths band members Gang of Youths is one of the biggest rock bands Australia has produced in a very long time. Two of the band members met through church when they were kids and have stayed best friends ever since. Bill Shorten on asylum seekers, encryption and climate change Leigh Sales interviews Opposition Leader Bill Shorten about Labor's stance on asylum seekers, encryption legislation and climate change.

The Behind the News team rethink the school day, literature prize and pelicans. Plus a wrap up of the world's news and sports.

BtN Newsbreak: December 5, 2018

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The Behind the News team rethink the school day, literature prize and pelicans. Plus a wrap up of the world's news and sports.

British high commissioner Menna Rawlings delivers the National Press Club address on the topic: Sharp Power, Soft Power, Girl Power - My Australian Diplomatic Journey.

National Press Club Address: Menna Rawlings

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British high commissioner Menna Rawlings delivers the National Press Club address on the topic: Sharp Power, Soft Power, Girl Power - My Australian Diplomatic Journey.

Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell: December 5, 2018

Years 11-12 Media arts, News and current affairs, Ethical understanding, Civics and citizenship

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Shaun Micallef and the Mad as Hell team present a satirical view of the week in politics.

Major parties clash over discrimination bill
The second last day of federal parliament for the year and the level of frenzy rose considerably. Asylum seekers, energy and the economy were all being debated, but it was the issue of discrimination against gay students attending religious schools, that had the government and opposition in fiercest combat.

Ita Buttrose gives advice to her younger self
When Ita Buttrose started Cleo magazine in 1972, it was the first time a women's publication was frank about sexuality and it went on to become a huge success. That was just the beginning for a woman who's paved the way for women in journalism ever since. Now Ita Buttrose shares her wisdom in our 'advice to my younger self' series.

Chris Dawson
Renee Simms, the niece of Lynette Dawson, talks about the arrest of Chris Murphy, who is expected to be charged with the murder of his wife 36 years ago.

Reverse mortgages leaving the elderly high and dry
Reverse mortgages are touted as a way to unlock equity in the family home by borrowing against the asset without needing to make repayments until the house is sold or the owner moves out or dies. But a number of banks, including Australia's biggest lender the Commonwealth Bank, are now getting out of the reverse mortgage market, in the face of criticism from the peak financial regulator, ASIC.
Closing Europe's biggest steel works
In the south of Italy, a major corruption trial is underway that is pitting a local community against Europe's biggest steelworks, the Ilva plant in Taranto. The pollution from the plant is so bad it has been blamed in official government reports for the deaths of almost 400 local residents. The former owners of the company have been accused of crimes against public safety.

7.30: December 5, 2018

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Major parties clash over discrimination bill The second last day of federal parliament for the year and the level of frenzy rose considerably. Asylum seekers, energy and the economy were all being debated, but it was the issue of discrimination against gay students attending religious schools, that had the government and opposition in fiercest combat. Ita Buttrose gives advice to her younger self When Ita Buttrose started Cleo magazine in 1972, it was the first time a women's publication was frank about sexuality and it went on to become a huge success. That was just the beginning for a woman who's paved the way for women in journalism ever since. Now Ita Buttrose shares her wisdom in our 'advice to my younger self' series. Chris Dawson Renee Simms, the niece of Lynette Dawson, talks about the arrest of Chris Murphy, who is expected to be charged with the murder of his wife 36 years ago. Reverse mortgages leaving the elderly high and dry Reverse mortgages are touted as a way to unlock equity in the family home by borrowing against the asset without needing to make repayments until the house is sold or the owner moves out or dies. But a number of banks, including Australia's biggest lender the Commonwealth Bank, are now getting out of the reverse mortgage market, in the face of criticism from the peak financial regulator, ASIC. Closing Europe's biggest steel works In the south of Italy, a major corruption trial is underway that is pitting a local community against Europe's biggest steelworks, the Ilva plant in Taranto. The pollution from the plant is so bad it has been blamed in official government reports for the deaths of almost 400 local residents. The former owners of the company have been accused of crimes against public safety.

Driverless cars are arriving soon, but are we ready to take our hands off the wheel? Charlie Pickering and Annabel Crabb join inventor Dr Jordan Nguyen, TV presenter Kate Peck, and comedian Merrick Watts.

Tomorrow Tonight: The Driverless Car

Years 9-10, 11-12 Critical thinking, News and current affairs

27:24

Driverless cars are arriving soon, but are we ready to take our hands off the wheel? Charlie Pickering and Annabel Crabb join inventor Dr Jordan Nguyen, TV presenter Kate Peck, and comedian Merrick Watts.

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