Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast

With a focus on international politics and business, Fran Kelly talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader warns 'red lines' crossed

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah leader warns 'red lines' crossed

09-20
09:13

Electric vehicles overtake petrol fuelled cars in Norway

EVs overtake petrol fuelled cars in Norway

09-20
14:33

How an internationally renowned foreign correspondent finds solace in poetry

How an internationally renowned foreign correspondent finds solace in poetry

09-20
16:18

Older people at risk of increasing antimicrobial resistance

Older people at risk of increasing antimicrobial resistance.

09-20
09:48

A Foreign Affair: Is the UN failing in its core mission of preserving peace and security?

World leaders have gathered in New York for the annual high-level session of the UN General Assembly and a summit after one of the most turbulent years in the organisation’s recent history. 

09-20
24:48

The History of House comes to Sydney Fringe Festival

One of Australia's biggest DJ, Groove Terminator and Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir come to Sydney to take you back in time to the history of house music. 

09-13
07:26

Australia's battle against online disinformation

An American expert says online users need to beware, warning most people can’t recognise when they’re targeted.

09-13
14:44

Growing threat of foreign interference in New Zealand

New Zealand’s intelligence service has released its annual threat report, and is warning of growing risks from foreign interference, particularly from the Chinese government. 

09-13
07:40

Anti-poverty lending in Sierra Leone sends some women into debt and jail

The promises and failures of microfinance, told through the eyes of women borrowers in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

09-13
11:23

Home care under the new aged care reforms

A new Support at Home program will take effect from July next year, which the federal government says will benefit hundreds of thousands more Australians over the next decade.

09-13
16:34

Murdoch succession battle to play out in closed Nevada courtroom

The Murdoch siblings face off over control of the media empire in a trial set to begin on Monday in a probate court in Nevada. 

09-13
13:43

The Commonwealth's plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence

The National Cabinet has announced $4.7 billion plan to ramp up frontline supports for people escaping family violence.

09-06
15:58

Where does a galaxy end and deep space begin?

Galaxies are much much bigger than we thought.

09-06
07:00

Could Sicily’s crippling drought turn the island into a desert?

The Mediterranean island of Sicily is in the grip of an unprecedented drought that has sparked warnings that 70% of its land could be turned into complete desert. 

09-06
11:29

National approach needed to tackle loneliness ‘epidemic’.

Several states and territories have commissioned inquiries into the growing problem of loneliness which affects one in three Australians at any given time. But calls on the Federal Government to fund a coordinated national approach are being ignored despite the significant threat  loneliness poses to public health.

09-06
12:28

PNG welcomes Pope Francis

Huge crowds have welcomed Pope Francis to Papua New Guinea as part of his Asia Pacific tour.

09-06
10:50

How the Philadelphi Corridor is key to a ceasefire in Gaza

As pressure mounts for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,  the Philadelphi Corridor has become a point of contention for negotiations. 

09-06
14:11

The power to transform: can gaming have benefits?

The global video game industry is now worth considerably more than the music and film industries combined, with an estimated three billion gamers worldwide. The problems with gaming - addiction, misogyny, mental health - are often discussed. But what about its potential benefits? 

08-30
14:16

Telegram CEO arrest: What next for Pavel Durov?

Even among the libertarian tech titans of the world, Pavel Durov stands out for his anti-authoritarian stance on regulation. Has that stance come back to bite him?

08-30
09:45

Australia's Skillaroos off to Lyon for World Skills competition

Some of Australia's best trainees, apprentices and students are off to France to compete for titles in disciples including restaurant service, mechanics, carpentry, floristry and welding.

08-30
09:41

P

RUDD. The minute you mentioned getting his insightful opinion you lost us. He needs to be treated with extreme caution. One does wonder how much he says / reports to China on ?

09-29 Reply

P

Probably no espresso bars in the country ? Hence moving back into the city. Hmmmm.

06-21 Reply

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