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GPs unhappy with urgent care funding, energy equity, blues maestro Eric Bibb and a betting scandal in the A-league

An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.

Published: with Andy Park

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 1 second

GPs raise concerns over urgent care funding

The Australian Medical Association has argued funding for urgent care clinics could be better spent on GPs.

Published:

A sign pointing to the urgent care centre, medical imaging and dental clinic outside a single-store hospital building.
Duration: 8 minutes 23 seconds

Will the Net Zero transition provide energy equity?

The government made a push to lower everyone’s energy bills this week with a Budget $300 rebate for all households.

Published:

a close up of a solar panel on a rural property
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

Eric Bibb on making music with his father and his friends.

Blues and Roots artist Eric Bibb plays for us live in the studio. He’ll speak about his blues heritage - his father, Leon Bibb and godfather Paul Robeson - and play songs close to his heart.

Published: with Andy Park

Eric Bibb
Duration: 21 minutes

Not so strange bedfellows - Donald Trump and Scott Morrison talk AUKUS in New York

It’s been an interesting week in US-Australian relations, with two former leaders of both countries getting together in New York.

Published:

Donald Trump and Scott Morrison stand in front of a gilded door. Mr Trump is doing a thumbs up.
Duration: 6 minutes 43 seconds

Police charge three A-League players over betting scandal

The three players were allegedly involved in the manipulation of yellow cards during A-League games.

Published:

A footballer sat on the ground with a ball at his feet
Duration: 10 minutes 54 seconds

The cost of living budget, a Future Made in Australia and does Peter Dutton's housing policy make sense?

Greg Jericho, chief economist at The Australia Institute and Dr Leonora Risse, associate professor in economics at University of Canberra, talk through the big issues of the week. 

Published:

Anthony Albanese grimaces while looking across the table at Peter Dutton as he speaks
Duration: 22 minutes 29 seconds
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