Episodes

  • After years of uncertainty, Lebanon has a new President

    After years of uncertainty, Lebanon has a new President
    Jan 10 2025
    After more than two years, Lebanon finally has a new president… the country’s Army chief Joseph Aoun. He told parliament he will work to ensure the Lebanese Army will have the exclusive right to carry weapons, an indication of Hezbollah’s weakness following its war with Israel.
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    3 mins
  • Tasmania's sparkling night light which brings people together

    Tasmania's sparkling night light which brings people together
    Jan 9 2025
    A bright blue phenomenon is playing out in waters of southern Tasmania at the moment, but you have to be out at night to see it. Known as bioluminescence , those who dedicate their nights to finding it say what's being seen at the moment is among the most stunning displays they've seen. But it can also be a sign of a trouble in the ecosystem
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    3 mins
  • A quarter of all the world's freshwater species are at high risk of extinction

    A quarter of all the world's freshwater species are at high risk of extinction
    Jan 9 2025
    Almost a quarter of all the world's freshwater animals are threatened with extinction. That's according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Over 80 scientists across the world participated in the assessment of over 23,000 freshwater species, and they're calling for governments to take immediate action.
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    5 mins
  • How did Hadi survive for two weeks and what can we learn from his story?

    How did Hadi survive for two weeks and what can we learn from his story?
    Jan 9 2025
    A nation is celebrating after 23-year-old Hadi Nazari was rescued after finding himself stranded for two weeks while bushwalking in New South Wales' Kosciuszko National Park. Emergency authorities and bush survival experts say they are impressed by Mr Nazari's resilience and strategies to survive in the bushland. Experts say being prepared can mean the difference between death and survival
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    11 mins
  • How are Syrians doing, one month after the fall of the Assad regime?

    How are Syrians doing, one month after the fall of the Assad regime?
    Jan 9 2025
    After 13 years of civil war, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a lightning offensive by insurgent forces led by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. One month on there's a cautious hope among Syrians as they watch how the new rulers will manage the country.
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    5 mins
  • Raging California wildfires claim five lives, destroy homes

    Raging California wildfires claim five lives, destroy homes
    Jan 9 2025
    Raging fires in Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of 70,000 people. But fierce winds are hindering firefighting operations.
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    4 mins
  • Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal: Trump's acquisition wishlist

    Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal: Trump's acquisition wishlist
    Jan 8 2025
    With less than a fortnight before Donald Trump returns to the White House, the president-elect is making his goals of expansionism clear. After comments about annexing Canada in recent weeks, Donald Trump is now outlining his goals of acquiring both Greenland and the Panama Canal.
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    7 mins
  • Will Meta's decision to dump social media fact-checking affect Australian voters?

    Will Meta's decision to dump social media fact-checking affect Australian voters?
    Jan 8 2025
    Social media giant Meta has decided to stop using third-party fact-checkers on their US platforms, among a series of measures it says is aimed at boosting political content and free speech. The company's founder, Mark Zuckerberg, directly attributes this move to what he described as the 'cultural tipping point' of the United States presidential election. But there are concerns around what this change means for Australian users, particularly ahead of a federal election this year.
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    10 mins