The Morning Edition

What One Nation’s WA win means, and Hanson’s incitement claim

In this week’s episode, we dissect Labor’s brutal loss to One Nation in a supposedly safe seat in Western Australia. Does this byelection really signify, as victor Luke

Mushroom murder appeal: The jury issue that could decide Erin Patterson's fate

In terms of criminal jury trials, what unfolded in the infamous death cap mushroom case was unique.Because when the jury was locked away from the outside world to conside

Anna Wintour's biographer Amy Odell on John Galliano's Met cancellation

Fashion designer John Galliano announced yesterday that he would step away from being honoured with a retrospective at next year’s illustrious Met Gala, the so-called Osc

Mud like quicksand: On the ground in Nepal

Six days ago, a massive flash flood descended like an avalanche through villages and towns on the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads and bridges.Hundreds of p

'The CV is dead': How to get a job in the age of AI

If you’ve applied for a job in the past few years, you may have been humiliated by an AI program. Maybe while it interviewed you. Or threw out your CV. But lately, as AI

The big business banking on women freezing their eggs

Egg freezing has become a popular choice for more and more young women, many of whom are looking for something of an insurance policy against missing out on becoming a mo

The magical mystery tour of immigration numbers, and the new One Nation voter profile

This week we reported on some interesting polling that grappled with what makes One Nation voters tick, and one issue stood out. There’s also been an argy-bargy in the

Donald Trump’s ‘military intervention’ in the US economy

When news broke last week that America’s national debt had surged to a record high of $US40 trillion, it was notable enough. If the US economy shakes, the rest of the glo

Dezi Freeman killed two policemen, but to some he’s still an ‘outlaw hero’

It’s been a year since a murderous ambush in rural Victoria led to Australia’s biggest manhunt, and the consequences are being felt beyond the dense bush that Dezi Freema

ASIO’s new secret spy powers are extraordinary

Our domestic spy agency copped a lot of criticism in December after the Bondi Beach massacre for failing to prevent the attack. But is the answer expanded powers? A bill

All-boys schools, elite sports and sexual assault

Chanel Contos is a young Sydney woman who, five years ago, made headlines after she collated and published the testimonies of thousands of women and girls about instances

Tony Wright on the best and worst prime ministers, and the courage needed now

Today we have something special and a little bit different because Tony Wright, one of the stalwarts of Australian political writing, is stepping back from daily newsroom

Trump's shock South Korea decision

We know that Donald Trump has made a habit out of rewarding dictators and throwing off the shackles of long-standing relationships with allies. Today international and

The Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations

Another scandal involving an alleged sexual assault has erupted in the AFL.One player from the Sydney Swans football team was spoken to by police after an alleged sexual

Is our housing bubble about to burst?

Our four biggest banks say that fewer people are taking out mortgage loans. One has even forecast a significant fall in house prices in two cities. Meanwhile, Reserve B

Science has given us another reason to love dogs

Which dog owners among us haven’t wondered about their pets: What are they thinking? Do they like me? Are they – oh no! – judging me? Well, a new study has revealed that

The melon story – Is the prime minister just really bad at saying sorry?

We’re back to talking about melons and the podcast interview that continues to cause dramas for the prime minister. Six weeks ago, Anthony Albanese appeared on a podcas

In the Middle East is anyone – friend or foe – taking Donald Trump seriously?

Donald Trump has suffered a cascade of humiliations at the hands of Iran and Iranian allies in the last two weeks.But, according to international and political editor Pet

Why car insurance premiums have gone up almost 50 per cent

Car insurance in Australia has leapt by nearly 50 per cent in the last six years and this week, the financial regulator blasted insurers for failing to adequately explain

Kyle Sandilands' new show: Political, glitchy, uncensored

Kyle Sandilands commanded massive audiences on commercial radio before his now infamous sacking. And on Monday, his new subscriber-only live show was launched. It was the