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Earlier this week, the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion held its first public hearing. It follows the December terrorist attack in Bondi, when 15 innocent people were killed at a Jewish community event. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what a royal commission actually is, how this one came about and what to expect over the coming months.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Today's headlines include:
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the first round of inflation data for 2026.
NSW Police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
Australian logistics software company WiseTech Global has announced it will cut more than a quarter of its workforce, as it leans into artificial intelligence.
And today’s good news: Australian photographer Jono Allen has taken out the top prize at this year’s World Nature Photographer of the Year awards.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Earlier this week, the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted man, setting off a chain reaction of violence that has continued in the days since. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain who the El Mencho was, why he was so significant and get across what’s happened across Mexico this week.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FItzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
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Today's headlines include:
Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has opened the first public hearing for the Royal Commission on antisemitism.
The Victorian Government will announce new guidelines to standardise how endometriosis is diagnosed.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned countries against backing away from recently-‌negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs.
And today’s good news: Scientists are a step closer to developing a universal vaccine for the flu, COVID, allergies, and other bacterial and viral illnesses.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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A former NRL star was shot outside his home in Sydney's south-west last week. Police say the ambush centred around the victim’s son’s alleged ties to organised crime. In the days since, a gang war has continued to escalate on the ground in Sydney, but investigators say it's being coordinated by crime bosses from abroad. Today, we’ll explain the shooting behind this intensifying violence and the accusations against two international crime rings.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
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