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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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Melbourne, VIC

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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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Trump backs down on heaviest tariffs

4/10/2025
The US President Donald Trump has backed down on some of his most punishing trade tariffs. A 10 per cent tariff remains on all countries, but heavier "reciprocal tariffs" have been paused, except for those against China.
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Trump's heaviest tariffs take effect

4/9/2025
Donald Trump's second round of "Liberation Day" tariffs has come into effect today, hitting the countries most out of favour with his administration.

Duration:00:25:45

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US recession concerns grow

4/8/2025
As Donald Trump's tariffs damage markets around the world, economists are warning the United States is at risk of slipping into recession and the Australian economy could suffer as a result.

Duration:00:25:44

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US recession concerns grow

4/8/2025
As Donald Trump's tariffs damage markets around the world, economists are warning the United States is at risk of slipping into recession and the Australian economy could suffer as a result.

Duration:00:25:45

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Trump tariffs see shares plummet

4/7/2025
The value of Australian shares has dropped by about $110 billion, or 4 per cent. The volatility has been triggered by the American President Donald Trump and his global tariffs.

Duration:00:25:45

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Cyber attack on superannuation

4/4/2025
There's been another large scale effort by cyber criminals to steal money from Australians, this time targeting superannuation funds.

Duration:00:25:42

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Trump's tariffs spark outrage

4/3/2025
Donald Trump's sweeping new tariff regime has foreign leaders vowing revenge and warning of a global trade war.
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Exporters brace for Trump's "Liberation Day"

4/2/2025
Australian exporters are waiting nervously for the U-S President to announce a mass of tariffs on foreign products.

Duration:00:25:45

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RBA leaves rates on hold

4/1/2025
The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.1 per cent.

Duration:00:25:42

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Political leaders on election trail

3/31/2025
The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have been on different sides of the country, trying to win over voters on day three of the election campaign.

Duration:00:25:43

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Federal Election called for 3 May

3/28/2025
Australians now have five weeks to decide how they'll vote in the federal election, with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese choosing 3 May for the poll.

Duration:00:25:40

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Dutton to deliver budget reply

3/27/2025
The Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is giving his speech in reply to the Federal Budget this evening.
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Albanese Govt rushes tax cuts through Parliament

3/26/2025
The Federal Government is trying to get its surprise new tax cuts through parliament, less than 24 hours after announcing all taxpayers would get further relief from next year.

Duration:00:25:43

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PM

3/25/2025
PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

Duration:00:25:44

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Qld to build new Olympic stadium

3/25/2025
The Queensland Government has announced its venue plans for the Brisbane Olympics. Despite once promising he wouldn't build a new stadium, the Premier now says he was left with no other choice.

Duration:00:25:43

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Energy policies under scrutiny

3/24/2025
Ahead of the Federal Budget, both major parties are trying to convince voters they have they solution to bring down energy bills.

Duration:00:25:41

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ACCC urges greater supermarket competition

3/21/2025
The ACCC's final report into Australia's supermarkets has found having more operators is the only way to bring down grocery prices.

Duration:00:25:45

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Pollies defend PBS

3/20/2025
The Government and Opposition are vowing to oppose any attempts by the powerful American drug lobby to convince President Trump Australia's medication subsidy scheme, the PBS, is unfair.
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Canada set to buy Aussie radar technology

3/19/2025
Australia could be about to sign its biggest defence export deal ever, with Canada announcing plans to buy an advanced radar system developed here.

Duration:00:25:43

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Israel launches surprise attacks on Gaza

3/18/2025
Despite the ceasefire, the war in Gaza has escalated once again, with Israeli air strikes killing more than 200 people.

Duration:00:25:41