The government has announced paid placements and changes to HECS indexation, so how's the policy been received so far?

The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

Guest: Michelle Grattan

University changes 'welcome' but calls for more - Politics with Michelle Grattan

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12-year-old Noongar-Wongi rapper from Western Australia, Ethan Eggington performs songs with his dad Josh Eggington.

Going by the stage names 'Inkabee' and 'Flewnt' the father-son rapping duo are set to take to the stage at the Sydney Opera House as part of VIVID festival.
Guest: 'Flewnt' - Josh Egginton, Rapper 
Producers: Kimberley Price and Richard Crabtree

Father-son rapping duo to hit Opera House stage

As far as recreational use of psychedelic drugs goes, there's been a perception they're safer than other drugs. But a new study from Australian researchers shows that isn't necessarily the case. 

And COVID cases are on the rise again, so what do we know about the new variant FLiRT?

Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health Report

Deaths from psychedelics and the rise of COVID variant FLiRT - Health with Dr Norman Swan

The Australian Sports Commission has designed a free online course to help Australian sports umpires and officials build skills and confidence

Claire Polosak umpired international men's and women's cricket matches. She told RN Breakfast the course will help all levels of umpires with the "soft skills" and the ability to facilitate games more smoothly.
Guest:Claire Polosak

Sports Commission unveils free course to support umpires

Across much of Australia, there has been below average rainfall, but in particular the lack of rainfall has intensified in parts of Western Australia.

While farmers say it's still early days, the state government has already injected millions into support packages. 

Guest: Michael Campbell, sheep, cattle and grain farmer in south-west WA

Lowest rainfall on record in parts of WA

There's new money in South Australia for music education, and research shows early access to music education increases performance and resilience across the board.
Guest: Russell Torrance, ABC Classic Drive presenter

University changes 'welcome' but calls for more - Politics with Michelle Grattan

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