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The Morning Edition
The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.
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The Morning EditionIn 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…
The Morning EditionWhy 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…
The Morning EditionKyle 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…
The Morning EditionTrump’s USA: Republican revenge and a Democratic Hail Mary
In a win that has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, an unabashedly left-wing epidemiologist has been chosen as the Democrat nominee to fight for a…
The Morning EditionImmigration, gambling and big tech: Labor’s big policy push
This week on Inside Politics, we take a look at some of the major policy challenges facing the Albanese government – from migration numbers, to…
The Morning EditionAn AI bust is coming. But when? And who will be hit hardest?
There’s a battle brewing over which country will lead the world in Artificial Intelligence, and the US has bet the house, economically, that it will be…
The Morning Edition‘Explosive’ evidence heard as Alan Jones’ trial begins
Is Alan Jones guilty of multiple counts of indecent assault? Or are the allegations against him - by six men - the result of treachery, desperation and…
The Morning EditionBetter sex life, mood and muscles, but there are risks to our testosterone obsession
It’s the latest health buzzword, proposed as a magic cure for everything from dementia to low libido. But is it safe, or even advisable, to take…
The Morning EditionWhat really happened to Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre was fearless in taking down some of the world's most powerful people. As Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent victim, she helped expose his crimes…
The Morning EditionThe welcome miss on inflation, and the Victorian leadership fallout
It’s been another roller coaster this week for mortgage holders. Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock issued a stern warning about inflation, before the…
The Morning EditionDeep misjudgements and awful consequences: Peter Hartcher on Trump and Putin
They are wars on different fronts, but both are showcasing what international and political editor Peter Hartcher says are the deep misjudgements of leaders…
The Morning EditionIs the Commonwealth Games on its last legs?
The Victorian government made headlines, for all the wrong reasons, in 2023, when it pulled out of hosting the Commonwealth Games on the grounds that it was…
The Morning EditionThe downfall of Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
Victorian politics is in turmoil. On Tuesday morning, Jacinta Allan stood down as the state's 49th premier after more than 25 years in parliament. In a bonus…
The Morning EditionQantas and Alan Joyce – the CEO who can’t let go
There are not that many company CEOs who the general public knows by name. But Alan Joyce is one of them. In part, it's because of how customers and employees…
The Morning EditionThe prime minister, a billionaire’s son and a dinner at a Point Piper mansion
The Labor party is facing fresh scrutiny over where it gets its money. Five days ago, it was the result of revelations that the party collected more than $4…
The Morning EditionBarnaby’s dog, Hanson and the attention economy. Plus, a Labor Party conference
It has been quite the week in federal politics, and our attention has been sucked by two One Nation clangers. First, Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on…
The Morning EditionTrump's 'ulterior motive' in talking about 2020 electoral fraud –again
Why, six years on, is Donald Trump peddling the falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen? And how many Americans now believe it? Today, international and…
The Morning EditionIs Christopher Nolan an 'anti-white racist'? An interpreter of The Odyssey weighs in
Christopher Nolan’s $250 million film The Odyssey was always going to inspire – and enrage – fans. That’s what you get when you take on…
The Morning EditionThe optometrists punished for putting patients before sales
If you’ve ever felt that you are being rushed through a healthcare appointment, you’re not alone. Now a number of optometrists have told our…
The Morning EditionThe laxity of rules governing medical devices in Australia is ‘shocking’
There are nearly one and a half million registered medical devices on the market in Australia. Now, you would think that life-saving treatments such as…
The Morning EditionWhite Lotus: The One Nation edition. Plus the PM’s landmark AI speech
We switch to sunnier climes this week, to a posh hotel in Sicily. It’s where the TV series White Lotus was filmed, and it’s also where our…
The Morning EditionBravado and the backflip: Peter Hartcher on Trump's 24 hours of 'madness'
The madness of Donald Trump surfaced again in the past day or so, according to many seasoned onlookers. First, the president of the United States announced…
The Morning EditionThe best and worst moments of the World Cup
For nearly a century, the FIFA World Cup has carried fans throughout the world to great heights of unity and joy. This year's tournament, which is coming to a…
The Morning EditionMore Australians, including Boomers, support a drop in house prices
A growing majority of Australians want housing prices to fall, in some cases by more than 20 per cent, according to new polling exclusive to our mastheads…
The Morning EditionOne Nation’s newest donors, and why they want to remain secret
Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson’s party before November's state…
The Morning EditionAlbanese basks in Modi limelight. And, his weird podcast interview
This week, we’re talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister’s…
The Morning Edition‘The world has changed’: Peter Hartcher on China’s extraordinary missile test
China launched a rare ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday. It wasn’t just putting nearby countries, like…
The Morning EditionTrump’s red card intervention in the World Cup
Allegations of cheating and sporting corruption have followed the revelation that Donald Trump intervened in the FIFA World Cup to overturn the suspension of…
The Morning EditionWhy this bird flu is a lot more dangerous than the last one
Over the weekend, a particularly deadly strain of bird flu was confirmed in NSW for the first time. This takes the total of confirmed cases nationwide to six…
The Morning EditionA thousand girls, neon lights: Human toll of Thailand’s sex tourism industry
The death of 17-year-old Thai girl, Thanchanok Donhomla, has shocked Australia, and sparked fear among sex workers in Pattaya. Thanchanok's body was found in a…
The Morning EditionLabor’s tax changes hit the property market, will a Liberal ‘rebrand’ turn the party around?
The government's capital gains tax and negative gearing changes are now legislated, and this week there has been some early data on how these changes are…
The Morning EditionAntisemitism is feeding all forms of extremism: Peter Hartcher on ASIO boss’ striking speech
In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a Hanukkah…
The Morning Edition'Only a rort if you're not in on it': Inside the Big Build scandal
The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program – termed the Big Build by state Labor, the…
The Morning EditionIs the Karl Stefanovic saga a midlife crisis or media evolution?
Karl Stefanovic was the face of Australian morning television for 25 years. Lauded for wearing the same suit for a year to highlight sexism, laughed at for…
The Morning EditionIn an age of information overload, this is what happens to our brains
For decades, neuroscientists have offered opposing theories for how our brains process the risks and rewards of daily life. Some thought our brains dedicate…
The Morning EditionHigh risk or the right time? Zali Steggall on the new teal party
This week independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender announced they would form a new political party, Community Strong Australia. Steggall was…
The Morning EditionPeter Hartcher on Australian nihilism, fear and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
More Australians feel unsafe in the world than ever before, according to new research from the Lowy Institute. And it is this environment of fear – fear…
The Morning EditionStarmer ousted: Why the British government is in turmoil
After months of criticism, and two significant scandals, Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister. So, why is the country on the cusp of having…
The Morning Edition'Be sensible and keep your mouth shut': The private school facing allegations of control
With heritage-listed sandstone turrets and iron gates, the Redeemer Baptist School promises Sydney parents the private school dream: a prestigious, disciplined…
The Morning EditionFrom dust to dust: Is human composting the new way to bury the dead?
For decades now, if someone died, there were two choices: burial, or cremation. But soon, Australians may get a third choice for how they choose to farewell…
The Morning EditionFalsities, nastiness and the Trump ‘vibe’ tapped: Hanson at the Press Club
The hottest ticket in Australian politics this week was Pauline Hanson's first address to the National Press Club, which happened on Wednesday. The Press Club…
The Morning EditionUltimate grudge match: Can the Socceroos silence the American hype?
A big first-game upset over Turkey sets the scene perfectly for a grudge match in Australia’s crucial game against the World Cup hosts at 5am on Saturday…
The Morning EditionDonald Trump says he has a peace deal with Iran. But does he?
What have Iran and the United States actually agreed to in the memorandum of understanding that the two countries announced over the weekend? Today…
The Morning EditionSelective schools: Competition has never been tougher
This weekend thousands of teenagers will sit the entry exam for one of four select-entry government schools for high-achieving students in Victoria. It’s…
The Morning Edition‘Breaks every rule’: What the KPMG scandal is all about
They are one of the big four accounting firms. Government agencies and major corporations trust them to audit their books and ensure everything is above board…
The Morning EditionHow gangsters are still obtaining military-grade guns
Last week there were a couple of shocking crimes in Sydney. In one, a father and his 15-year-old daughter were forced to flee when a gunman approached them at…
The Morning EditionPolls, the media and what's really driving One Nation’s support
With the budget backlash era moving on to something like begrudged resignation, or budget fatigue, we’re expecting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to soon make a…
The Morning EditionNorth Korea just made China back down. Is Trump taking note?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea this week has put the world on notice that Kim Jong-Un's nuclear program, and ambitions, are stronger than…
The Morning EditionHas the fragile ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran been broken?
Earlier this week, it looked as though tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran had jeopardised a two-month ceasefire. The new hostilities threatened to…
The Morning EditionNick McKenzie on the arrest of Mick Gatto and the CFMEU crackdown
When one of Australia’s most infamous Victorian gangland figures was arrested last week over an alleged traffic infringement, it raised some eyebrows.So…
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The big baby bust: What happened to Australia’s middle child?
The fertility rate in Australia is at a record low, and there is judgment all around.Today, senior journalist Matt Wade and reporter Bronte Gossling on what…
The Morning EditionA week of reality checks: ‘Pauline for PM’ and the true state of the AUKUS pact
This week polls showed, for the first time, One Nation ahead of the major parties and Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister in second place ahead of Angus…
The Morning EditionDon’t say it’s a protest vote’: Pauline Hanson on One Nation’s resurgence
The debate on the rise of Pauline Hanson is shifting rapidly. This week, for the first time, polls are showing One Nation's primary vote has risen above the…
The Morning EditionTrump and Putin are showing the world what dumb power can do
We know that Donald Trump has long chased after Vladimir Putin’s approval. Remember the time Trump tweeted: “Do you think Putin will be going to…
The Morning EditionA player suspended, a Pride match bumped: Is the AFL doing more harm than good?
This weekend, there was supposed to be a special game played between the Sydney Swans and St Kilda. It was the teams' annual Pride match, in which the players…
The Morning EditionTony Abbott is back, but what does it mean for the Liberal Party?
Tony Abbott is one of our most divisive former prime ministers. Lauded in conservative political circles, and mocked outside of them.And now, after he was…
The Morning EditionA ‘mega ship’ will deliver 30,000 EVs from China. Just how safe is your data?
Roughly 5,000 new electric vehicles are due to land this week from China. This is just the first part of a shipment expected from the Chinese car manufacturing…
The Morning EditionCGT shemozzle, risk thrown around like 'fairy dust' and...a Teal party?
We are officially in week two of budget backlash, and both sides seem pretty dug in. Today we’re talking about the disagreements about the capital gains…
The Morning EditionHow Gen Z in India turned an insult into a political uprising
Gen Z in India are rebelling. Millions of young Indians have signed up to a movement that’s pushing against the unfair advantages that their elders have…
The Morning EditionThe most powerful man in sport is about to get more powerful
State of Origin is rugby league’s night of nights, with Queensland and New South Wales battling it out for supremacy. But as the teams take to the field…