Australian News

Australian News

Author: The Australian newspaper Language: English Episodes: 20
Tune in for a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping the nation with Australian News, a daily audio briefing from the journalists at The Australian newspaper. This isn't just a headline rundown; it's a deeper exploration of the stories behind the news, offering context and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Each episode brings you direct from the source, featuring conversations with the paper's own reporters, editors, and columnists who are on the ground in Canberra, in corporate boardrooms, and across Australian communities. You'll hear informed discussions that cut through the noise, examining the intersections of government policy, economic shifts, and societal trends. Whether it's a major political decision in Parliament, a significant development in the business sector, or a cultural moment resonating across the country, this podcast provides the essential background and forward-looking perspective. For anyone wanting to understand not just what is happening in Australia, but why it matters and what might come next, this daily dispatch is an indispensable resource. The analysis is sharp, the reporting is authoritative, and the focus is squarely on the issues defining life in Australia today.
Episodes
The iPhone in Australia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:05
iPhones are fantastic but you can't yet use them in Australia, officially at least. But that hasn't stopped people modifying their iPhone and unlocking it to work downunder. Chris Griffith demonstrates what Apple's iPhon…
Asian Festival of 1st Films - Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:30
Part three - the awards. The Australian's Chris Griffith was at the Asian Festival of 1st Films in Singapore which showcases films by first-time producers, directors, and actors. In this three-part series, we meet the pe…
Asian Festival of 1st Films - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:10
Part two - Asian films in the digital age. The Australian's Chris Griffith was at the Asian Festival of 1st Films in Singapore which showcases films by first-time producers, directors, and actors. In this three-part seri…
Asian Festival of 1st Films - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:22
Part one - The films. The Australian's Chris Griffith was at the Asian Festival of 1st Films in Singapore which showcases films by first-time producers, directors, and actors. In this three-part series, we meet the peopl…
End of political year 2007 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31
The Australian's online political editor Sid Marris reviews the fallout from a turmultous political year in 2007 which saw the Howard Government removed from office.
Billy Elliot - The Musical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:03
Billy Elliot The Musical has arrived in Australia with four young performers sharing the title role. Video: Christine Nestel
Howard loses election [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:34
The Australian's political editor Dennis Shanahan at Sydney's Wentworth Hotel comments after John Howard concedes defeat to Kevin Rudd.
Battle for Bennelong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:57
The Australian's Imre Salusinszky looks at the progress of John Howard's fascinating fight to hold on to his seat of Bennelong.
The broadband row [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:55
Communications journalist Michael Sainsbury reports on the broadband row that has made fast internet an election issue between the Coalition and Labor.
YouTube war hots up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:39
Online Political Editor Sid Marris presents a satirical view of the internet war on YouTube between Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd.