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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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Sydney, NSW

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

Language:

English

Contact:

ABC Radio National GPO Box 9994 Sydney 2001


Episodes
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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

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Israel under pressure from within

7/29/2025
As global concern about famine and killings in Gaza grows, two Israeli human rights groups have accused the Netanyahu government of genocide in the enclave.

Duration:00:25:33

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Tax office conned out of $2 billion

7/28/2025
An ABC Four Corners investigation has revealed a massive fraud that saw the Australian Tax Office pay out $2 billion to individuals using a loophole to falsely claim GST refunds.

Duration:00:25:44

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UK and Australia strengthen deal

7/25/2025
As the United States continues to scrutinise the AUKUS deal, Australia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their nuclear submarine partnership under that deal.

Duration:00:25:45

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Psychology clinics to close

7/24/2025
The country's biggest private operator of psychology clinics is set to shut nearly all of them, and mental health experts are worried about the consequences.

Duration:00:25:43

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First bills introduced to new Parliament

7/23/2025
Federal Labor has wasted no time introducing legislation to the new Parliament to reduce student debt and clamp down on dodgy childcare operators.

Duration:00:25:42