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First-term MP Kellie Sloane has become the new leader of the New South Wales Liberals, following former leader Mark Speakman's decision to step down.It follows Jess Wilson taking over for Brad Battin as the Victorian Liberal leader. We'll hear from the Sydney Morning Herald's state political editor, and a senior federal Liberal, as the outgoing premier partially blames the federal wing for his demise. Then, the federal government has given up a multi-year campaign to host next year's COP31 climate summit, ceding hosting rights to Türkiye.While the details of a deal with Türkiye are still being finalised, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says he will still lead negotiations at the summit.The Greens argue that the government's heart was never really in it, and the City of Adelaide shares why they're disappointed to lose out to Istanbul. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
Early birds in Melbourne are likely to spot a lycra-clad rowing crew gliding down the Yarra River on any given morning.But tomorrow promises something much more spectacular - the annual Head of the Yarra.Thousands of competitors from across the country will take on the twisting, murky depths ... In one of the oldest and most prestigious regattas in the world.Guest: James Lyon, Hawthorn Rowing Club and a Head of the Yarra veteran.Producers: Eddy Diamond, Jason Whittaker
The multi-year campaign for Australia to host next year's COP-31 climate summit fell at the last hurdle, though Climate Minister Chris Bowen did receive a consolation prize.
Thirty years ago today, the Bosnian War, which killed 100,000 people, displaced millions, and culminated in Europe's deadliest atrocity since World War II, was officially coming to an end.In a hotel conference room on an Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the leaders of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia initialled an agreement to bring the three-and-a-half-year conflict to a close. Three weeks later, the General Framework Agreement, known as the Dayton Peace Accords, was signed.Guest: Jasmina Joldic, Bosnian migrant and Deputy Secretary in the Commonwealth Education Department & Ian Kemish, former Australian diplomat to the region and distinguished advisor at the ANU national security collegeProducer: Eddy Diamond
After more than three years of lobbying, Australia has dropped its bid to host next year's COP31 climate summit, with Adelaide missing out on the global stage and an economic boost.It's left a bitter taste for many in the Festival State, with South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas labelling the process "obscene".The City of Adelaide's Lord Mayor, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith, says she's "terribly disappointed" at the outcome. Guest: Dr Jane Lomax-Smith, Lord Mayor of the City of AdelaideProducer: Grace Stranger
It remains unclear what research work will be lost at the CSIRO, after the national science agency announced it will slash up to 350 jobs.The organisation is grappling with long-term financial challenges as government funding has failed to keep pace with rising costs. Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation, Alex Hawke, says the Coalition is seeking information about which research divisions will be impacted by the cuts. Guest: Alex Hawke, Shadow Minister for Industry and InnovationProducer: Isadora Bogle
The federal government has given up a multi-year campaign to host next year's COP31 climate summit, ceding hosting rights to Türkiye.While the details of a deal with Türkiye still being finalised, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says he will still lead negotiations at the summit.Guest: Larissa Waters, Leader of the Australian Greens and Senator for Queensland Producer: Isadora Bogle
"I gave it a red-hot go": those are the parting words of Mark Speakman, who yesterday quit as Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party.It was a tumultuous 24 hours for Mr Speakman, who started the day saying he was determined to stay in the role, but by the afternoon had completely changed his tune.Mr Speakman has endorsed first-time MP Kellie Sloan as his replacement. Guest: Alex Smith, State Political Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald Producers: Eleni Psaltis and Lexie Jeuniewic
Australia's illegal offshore gambling market has more than doubled since 2019, with Australians now losing $3.9 billion a year to illegal sites.That's according to a new report from the gambling lobby.The federal government is reportedly considering a crackdown on offshore gambling amid internal pressure also to ban advertising across traditional and social media.Guest: Kai Cantwell, chief executive of Responsible Wagering Australia, the peak body that represents companies like Bet365 and SportsbetProducers: Joe Sullivan, Grace Stranger
Firefighters across New South Wales will soon be the most protected in Australia when it comes to compensation for cancer diagnoses, after a bill passed the state's upper house overnight.It will now go to the lower house today.The bill would see more than 20 types of presumptive cancers covered, including those that affect women.Guests:Cathy McQuade, advocate Leighton Drury, State Secretary of the New South Wales Fire Brigade Employees Union.Producer: Brooke Young
Tongans have voted in an election that's raised fresh questions about the role of the King, the power of the nobles and whether the country's young democracy is slipping backwards.Eight new MPs have been elected — including two new nobles — but who is set to become the next prime minister remains unknown.It comes after a year of tensions between the palace and parliament. Guest: Dr Malakai Koloamatangi, expert on Tongan law and politics at Tonga National University.Producer: Anne Barker and Eddy Diamond
The United States has reportedly drawn up a peace plan for Ukraine that could force Kyiv to give up territory, and scale back its armed forces.Ukraine says it hasn't been consulted on these proposals.It comes as Russia launched one of its deadliest overnight barrages of the war, killing more than 25 people in the western city of Ternopil earlier in the week. Guest: Keir Giles, Senior Consulting Fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House and the author of Russia's War on EverybodyProducer: Anne Barker
The COP31 climate summit will not be held in Australia, but in a deal struck with Turkiye, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will be appointed President of next year's meeting. The Breakfast Wrap will find out why Turkiye wants to host the summit and put itself at the center of global climate action negotiations. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
Australian music has been celebrated at the 2025 ARIA Awards, with punk rock act Amyl and the Sniffers and breakthrough electronic artist Ninjirachi the big winners.The Teskey Brothers also added another ARIA gong to their mantle winning Best Blues & Roots Album for 'Live At The Hammersmith Apollo'.
If you've lived through a natural disaster, you'll know they can be terrifying, ferocious and life-changing.And as our weather patterns and climate change, they'll become more severe and happen more often.While there are many experts looking at this issue and how we respond, there is also talk about not just where we're building our homes, but how we build them.
South Australia and the ACT are leading calls for a national inquiry, as frustration builds over how asbestos-contaminated sand products found their way into schools across the nation.
A federal Senate inquiry into PFAS — also known as 'forever chemicals' — has handed down its final report. The recommendations urge the government to impose a national ban on the use of firefighting foams containing PFAS, and to fast-track regulatory reforms to remove PFAS from all food contact packaging in Australia.Labor senators delivered a dissenting report, warning "prescriptive policy interventions" may not be supported by evidence and have "undesirable consequences".Guest: Lidia Thorpe, independent Senator for Victoria and Chair of the Senate Select Committee on PFASProducer: Isadora Bogle
The federal government isn't waiting for the results of a Pentagon review into the AUKUS pact, spruiking Australia's capacity to own, operate and maintain nuclear-powered submarines at navy bases in New South Wales and Western Australia. Yesterday the Prime Minister announced the first contractor to supply parts for US Virginia-class submarines.Guest: Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island AffairsProducer: Isadora Bogle
Labor is once again facing pressure from the Opposition over migration levels, as the Coalition prepares its own immigration policy.But amid the noise around migration policy, are politicians focusing on the right issues? And where could reform have the most impact?Guest: Alan Gamlen, Director of the Australian National University Migration HubProducer: Grace Stranger
The Invasive Species Council is calling for a full investigation into allegations of serious enforcement failings inside Australia's biosecurity agency.A scathing independent review by the Inspector-General of Biosecurity has found that inconsistent tracking and enforcement have left frontline officers without the tools required to manage rising threat levels.Guest: Dr Carol Booth, Policy Director of the Invasive Species CouncilProducer: Grace Stranger
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Maybe we put weapons on Mexico from China and Russia to learn about senseless wars.
Thank you for giving an interview to a moran. Bring him back again so we can enjoy the graves extending even more in Ukraine while he is safe at home in the U.S.
You wanted to do the interview because you want to say Putin is a liar. A dictator. And gone crazy. You deserve the shit. Ukraine is not corrupt, right? They speak gospel.
This is your man, Australia. He is worth a try .
You mean elites will lose money on the remote control in their palms of their hands to adjust the sun, the wind, the rain, the moon, the stars, the whole weather. They have the remote control and not the universe
Is this what it is?
Garbage
You still got your Al Gore mask on from a century ago
young people can't afford to buy homes, and babies and young kids need early learning/schools in proximity to stable longterm housing.
Garbage
18 months? What is next 4 minutes?
Garbage
In Death Valley, California. U S A
Garbage. None of you are Trump. You all work for your masters. You will get rotten eggs thrown at you. None of you are worth going to jail for. Lightweights.
The guest is a coward. Sending other people to die. There is no way Russia is going to be defeated. That is the reality.
Australia is a dog to America. The United Stares created the threat, then got the other two drag into something they were not to be involved in the first place. Fear. China China China. Russia. Russia. Russia Nearly a thousand military bases all over the world and surrounding countries America does not have control over. Australia, you did not build air defence before. Now you build them now against hypersonic missiles. Do you like fetching the stick back & forth from a command from your master.
Stage my rear end.
The 5 eyes nations have no problem surrounding Russia or China. Why the concern?
There is no one else. The most popular ones are dead or are thrown in jail? Garbage. I hope both of you playing stupid are proud of yourself. We are here because people like being mouthpiece of real evil. Like Putin is evil, and we are so good like America and N.A.T.O.
You mean what the Western countries have been doing for decades to the people of Africa stealing and leaving their garbage at the same time.