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Guardian Australia's daily news podcast. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

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Back to Back Barries: Trump tariffs wreak havoc on week one

4/4/2025
The federal election campaign was barely a week old when Donald Trump rearranged the world trading order. And in Australia, the leaders covered a lot of ground. But in a campaign lacking inspiration, where is the promise of hope? Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the impact of new tariffs on Australia just four weeks out from the election. They also debate Dutton’s plan to cut public sector workers, and wonder: is it too much to ask for some big ideas? Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverage Anywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guide Listen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: Gina Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast

Duration:00:32:54

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Newsroom edition: have vibes replaced policy in this election?

4/3/2025
A week in to the federal election campaign and both parties have provided soundbites, but have been light on promises and policy. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, are hyper focused on cost of living, but when asked about their plans to offer real relief – answers have been hard to come by.Bridie Jabour talks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, and the deputy editor Patrick Keneally about holding politicians to account, and if voters deserve more from their leaders

Duration:00:24:39

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How will Myanmar’s earthquake affect the civil war?

4/3/2025
Myanmar’s military junta has been losing territory for months. Will the earthquake and a new ceasefire help it turn the tide? Rebecca Ratcliffe reports

Duration:00:28:41

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Is Dutton’s gas plan just hot air?

4/2/2025
For months, the Coalition has been spruiking nuclear power as the answer to Australia’s rising energy prices. This was until opposition leader Peter Dutton’s budget reply speech, when gas appears to have become the main focus of the Coalition’s public messaging on energy. With slim details and more questions than answers, climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Reged Ahmad how the plan might work and what it means for climate change You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Duration:00:18:30

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Exclusive: Khaled Sabsabi speaks on the damage of being dumped from the Venice Biennale

4/1/2025
Khaled Sabsabi’s name was catapulted to national prominence when he was selection from dozens of applicants to represent Australia at the prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition. And then, less than a week after the decision was announced, he was dropped. Now he speaks to Nour Haydar about how he found out, his work and how damaging the past two months has been for his mental health and his career.

Duration:00:35:38

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From the Oscars to Israeli detention: the attack on Hamdan Ballal

3/31/2025
What does the attack on an Oscar-winning Palestinian director say about the situation in the West Bank today?

Duration:00:27:59

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Gina episode 1: Becoming Mrs Rinehart

3/30/2025
Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person – and as her wealth continues to rise, so does her power and influence. But what does she want? In the first episode of Guardian Australia’s new podcast series Gina, senior correspondent Sarah Martin explores the impact Rinehart could have on Australian politics. Rinehart grew up in the vast expanse of the Pilbara. To understand her story, we delve into her past and how her unique childhood under the influence of Lang Hancock shaped her

Duration:00:48:13

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Back to Back Barries: we’re off and running to a May election

3/28/2025
This week Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry analyse budget week and what promises to be a tight election, with a campaign where every advantage is sought and every mistake regretted. Also on the table: when political husbands go rogue; and whether the second coming of Donald Trump could actually bolster the progressive vote See all our Australian election 2025 coverage Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

Duration:00:30:07

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It’s a date: the 2025 federal election has been called

3/27/2025
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has visited the governor general to dissolve parliament and kick off a five-week election campaign. Polling day will be Saturday 3 May. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy gives Reged Ahmad a quick update on what we can expect – before he heads off on the trail

Duration:00:14:56

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Newsroom edition: is Australia in denial about Trump?

3/27/2025
With the prime minister expected to call the election at any moment, the impact of American politics on our security, economy and defence cannot be underestimated. Australian politics has been dominated by a pre-election budget, but has this overshadowed our ability to guard ourselves against a much more volatile geopolitical climate? Bridie Jabour talks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, head of newsroom, Mike Ticher and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about text leaks, tariffs, and Trump’s looming threat

Duration:00:22:49

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The Treasurer on Trump, taxes and a global trade war

3/27/2025
In budget week, the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, sat down with Nour Haydar and political reporter Josh Butler. They discuss tax cuts, the upcoming election and why Australia needs its relationship with the US.

Duration:00:25:07

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Could Trump force us to pay more for our medicines?

3/26/2025
Big pharma is eyeing Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, as they lobby Donald Trump to demand higher prices for their medicines. Anthony Albanese has promised to bring down the price of PBS-listed medicines to no more than $25 a script, while the Coalition has already pledged to match it if they return to government. Senior reporter Tory Shepherd speaks to Reged Ahmad about the politics of our affordable medicines You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Duration:00:18:35

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Budget 2025: Coalition and Labor clash on tax cuts

3/25/2025
There were few surprises in tonight’s budget, but with an election around the corner the treasurer will be hoping one message gets through to voters - tax cuts. Editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and political reporter Josh Butler take us through how this budget will make you better off – and whether it will hurt or hinder Labor’s chances at the polls

Duration:00:19:31

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The political firestorm over Tasmania’s salmon farming

3/24/2025
Fresh questions have been raised about the environmental impact of salmon farming in Tasmania with conservation groups funding attack ads aimed at Labor. Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, speaks to Reged Ahmad about how the controversial salmon farming industry has risen to the top of the federal election agenda

Duration:00:21:45

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The language of whale song

3/23/2025
Researchers have discovered that humpback whale song is strikingly similar to human language. Dr Jenny Allen, an expert in whale song structure at Griffith University, speaks to Reged Ahmad about the years of recording, listening and analysing that led to this greater understanding of how humpback whales learn their tune

Duration:00:21:30

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Back to Back Barries: Can Dutton regain discipline and confidence?

3/21/2025
This week we are still in election limbo, so how can leaders maintain their focus during a long pseudo-campaign? Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine Dutton’s surprise dual citizenship referendum idea – one that even his own party colleagues weren’t expecting – as well as the upcoming budget, Aukus and why every election campaign needs a villain Email the Barries at backtobackbarries@theguardian.com

Duration:00:28:59

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Newsroom edition: can Dutton and Albanese get voters to listen to them?

3/20/2025
The unofficial election campaign is about to intensify, with a pre-election budget just days away. With political messaging coming thick and fast, both parties will be trying to sell their vision to the public. But with Australian society becoming increasingly fragmented, will the same campaign strategies cut through? Bridie Jabour talks with editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about what is dividing voters, and how these fractures are shaping our politics

Duration:00:21:44

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The fake terrorism plot and the real threats to free speech

3/19/2025
Earlier this month, police revealed their belief that a caravan found with explosives on the outskirts of Sydney was a criminal con job. Previously regarded as antisemitic, the Australian federal police confirmed their findings that the caravan plot, along with a series of 13 other orchestrated attacks, were not ideologically motivated. Rather, they were allegedly carried out by organised criminals as a way to distract police and further their own causes. Nour Haydar speaks to Guardian reporter Jordyn Beazley about why pressure is now mounting on the Minns government to repeal laws rushed through after the discovery of the caravan filled with explosives.

Duration:00:21:17

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Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire

3/18/2025
Emma Graham-Harrison reports on the strikes carried out by Israeli military forces on dozens of targets across Gaza early on Tuesday, leaving more than 400 people dead

Duration:00:15:20

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The danger of Australia’s obsession with big cars

3/18/2025
The demand for oversized cars in Australia is surging, with SUVs and utes increasingly becoming the family and commuter car of choice. And while they are seen as the safer choice, experts say they may be making our roads deadlier. Transport and urban affairs reporter Elias Visontay tells Reged Ahmad why size doesn’t always equal safety and whether we need to reverse our attraction to SUVs

Duration:00:20:02