Rn Breakfast - Separate Stories Podcast

The first prime-time hearing into the January 6 attack on the Capitol confronted the question that has haunted Donald Trump since he left office. Should he be prosecuted in a criminal court?

Classic FM have got you covered this winter weekend with the ABC Classic 100 Countdown. This year's theme is Music for the Screen and spans the songs we love across film, TV and even video games.

A federal corruption-busting body was a vote-changer at the election and now it's one of the top priorities for the newly elected Albanese government. Independent MP Helen Haines has been campaigning for a federal an integrity commission for years, introducing a bill that was narrowly defeated under the previous government.

Australian researchers find that a "superworm" can live on a diet of pure plastic. And NASA's brand new James Webb Space Telescope has been hit by a micro-meteorite.

You can expect your grocery bills to keep rising in the coming months as food prices, adding further strain to households struggling to pay for electricity and petrol. It's forcing more Australians to seek emergency help, with food banks reporting rising demand.

The Government is confronting an energy crisis and record high interest rate hikes, while on the new Oppostion Leader Peter Dutton has penned controversial comments on the future nuclear submarine program. The Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and the host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

The new Labor government is warning Australians will wait longer for a much needed new energy source to kick in amid delays to the massive snowy 2.0 hydro project. It comes as the Coalition points to nuclear power as a possible way out of Australia’s energy crisis.

The cold snap along Australia's east coast is being felt keenly in communities devastated by record flooding earlier this year Murray Watt, Minister for Emergency Management is heading to Lismore, where he will hold a series of roundtable conversations with community leaders, business leaders and insurers.

Australians are seeking out buy now, pay later options to cover daily essentials at an alarming rate, as more people struggle to survive. But consumer groups are calling for better regulation, and the government has indicated it's willing to take up the cause.

Nearly 60 years ago the world was consumed by the space race. So, what does China's latest mission to their space station tell us about Beijing's intent to become an established power in space?

The largest trial of the four day week has started in the the UK, with workers testing if they can be as productive working one day less a week. Andrew Barnes, Founder of 4 Day Week Global switched his company to a four day week in 2018, finding it had an incredibly positive outcome for productivity and employee satisfaction.

Renowned Indonesian dancer and choreographer, Rianto reveals gender fluidity in traditional dance. They perform the piece for Melbourne's RISING Festival.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed his first foreign leader to Australia - New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern. She was first head of state to congratulate the new PM after his election victory and she's hoping a fresh conversation might shift Australia's position on the 501 deportation policy.

One of our country's most iconic Entertainers, the wonderful Don Spencer, is celebrating an incredible 60 years in show business. His career has included 27 years with ABC Music and 20 years with his charity, the Australian Children's Music Foundation.

An international clinical study, led by University of Queensland, is examining new ways of treating children with sepsis using vitamin C and steroids alongside antibiotics. Sepsis is the leading cause of death in children around the world with one child dying in Australia every week.

The WA government passed legislation over a decade ago, forcing gas producers to reserve 15 per cent of their supplies for domestic use. The plan was heavily criticised by federal Coalition's then Resources Minister Ian Macfarlene, who is now Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council.

The Chief Operating Officer of Kia Australia says both individuals and some dealers have been flipping, or reselling, Kia EVs for profits of up to $20 000. It comes as the supply of EVs is still constrained, petrol prices soar, and demand for electric cars skyrockets.

A commitment by Tasmania's Liberal government to lift the age of detention to 14 has been welcomed by Indigenous, legal and human rights groups. The move has re-ignited calls for all states and territories to change the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 years to at least 14.

Independent MP Allegra Spender was voted in promising stronger action on climate change and integrity in politics. This week we've seen shifts on both fronts, so what has the member for Wentworth made of it?

Have you used a 'buy now pay later' service to purchase an item? Nearly 30 per cent of Australians have. Consumer groups have long called for increased regulation, with Labor suggesting it will look to legislate the gaps in the sector.