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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.

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English

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Episodes
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Iran behind antisemitic attacks in Australia

8/26/2025
ASIO and the Australian Federal Police have found Iran orchestrated at least two of the recent antisemitic attacks in Australia.

Duration:00:25:45

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Government expands 5% deposit scheme

8/25/2025
Housing experts are worried the Federal Government's latest push to help first home buyers get into the market will actually force property prices up.

Duration:00:25:43

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Childcare sector reforms coming

8/22/2025
The nations' education ministers have agreed to make major changes to the way the childcare sector operates.

Duration:00:25:43

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States blindsided by Fed Govt's autism plan

8/21/2025
The NDIS Minister Mark Butler has shocked some state governments with a demand they match the Federal Government's $2 billion for a new program for children with autism.

Duration:00:25:45

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Israel-Australia relations at new low

8/20/2025
The Prime Minister's colleagues have leapt to his defence after the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labelled him a "weak leader" and accused him of abandoning Australian Jews.

Duration:00:25:36

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Zelenskyy backed by Europe at Trump talks

8/19/2025
After meeting with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, Donald Trump is planning a meeting between his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts.

Duration:00:25:29

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QANTAS hit with $90M fine

8/18/2025
The Federal Court has ordered QANTAS pay a penalty of $90 million for illegally sacking workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duration:00:25:44

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Victory in the Pacific remembered

8/15/2025
The 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific has been observed with surviving World War II veterans joining ceremonies around the nation.

Duration:00:25:44

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Unemployment rate drops

8/14/2025
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell last month to 4.2 per cent. The growth was driven by full time roles.

Duration:00:25:41

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Russia advances in eastern Ukraine

8/13/2025
PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

Duration:00:25:45

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RBA cuts interest rate

8/12/2025
There is relief for Australians with a home loan today, as the Reserve Bank cuts the interest rate to its lowest level in more than two years.

Duration:00:25:44

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Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood

8/11/2025
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN next month.

Duration:00:25:44

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Israel plans full Gaza occupation

8/8/2025
Israel is defying global calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, with its security cabinet voting in favour of a full military occupation of Gaza City.

Duration:00:25:44

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Trump punishes India with 50% tariff

8/7/2025
The US President Donald Trump has announced he is increasing the tariff on imports from India to 50 per cent, to punish the nation for buying Russian oil.

Duration:00:25:44

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Tasmanian political instability continues

8/6/2025
Tasmania's Liberal Leader Jeremy Rockliff has been reappointed Premier, but another no confidence motion will be brought against him when parliament resumes.

Duration:00:25:45

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Japan to build Australian warships

8/5/2025
After a hotly contested bidding process, the Federal Government has chosen a Japanese company to build the next fleet of Australian Navy warships.

Duration:00:25:43

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First woman appointed to lead Federal Police

8/4/2025
For the first time, the Australian Federal Police is to be led by a woman. The current deputy AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett is to replace Reece Kershaw who is retiring early.

Duration:00:25:34

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New Trump tariffs hit world economy

8/1/2025
The American President Donald Trump has again shaken up the global economy by ordering more changes to his tariff policies.

Duration:00:25:29

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Canada backs Palestinian statehood

7/31/2025
After Canada announced it will recognise a Palestinian state, the Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated that Australia will do the same but has refused to say when.

Duration:00:25:44

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Debate over Palestinian statehood

7/30/2025
In a joint statement with 14 other countries, the Federal Government has again called for a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Duration:00:25:45