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November 14, 2019 The night Kumanjayi Walker died
Protests have continued across Australia, six days after the death of Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu in the Northern Territory.
A police officer has now been charged with murder, and plans to plead not guilty.
So what happened the night Kumanjayi Walker died?
17 min
November 13, 2019 He fell from a parking lot
On Monday a police officer in Hong Kong shot an unarmed 21-year-old protester at point-blank range.
Later that day a middle-aged man was doused in petrol and set alight after arguing with protesters.
Five months in, there seems to be an explosion of violence in the battle for Hong Kong.
So just what is China's latest tactic?
12 min
November 12, 2019 Should I stay or should I go?
The question of whether to stay or go stopped being a hypothetical for thousands of Australians this week.
So what separates one group from the other?
Today's episode is about the decision making process for people who find themselves in the path of a bushfire.
15 min
November 11, 2019 It starts like a normal day
You never wake up thinking that today is the day your house will be consumed by a bushfire.
But on a day like this, things can change very quickly.
There are catastrophic conditions forecast for Sydney, the Hunter and the Illawarra in New South Wales, spanning more than 450 kilometres of coastline as well as inland areas.
Today's episode unfolds from two vantage points: a woman in the fire's path, and the fire chief whose job it is to protect the state from going up in flames.
19 min
November 10, 2019 Does hard work always equal more money?
Everyone wants to think they’re living in a meritocracy.
So why has the gap between the rich and the poor in Australia been growing for decades?
About half of Australia thinks that people experiencing poverty could get ahead if they just worked harder.
So is that true?
We tell the story of a woman who found herself unexpectedly living in poverty after a life of hard work.
EDITORS NOTE: The Australia Talks project surveyed approximately 54,000 people, not 88,000.
17 min
November 07, 2019 How Jenny fought the law and won
Jenny Hallam had six car accidents, suffered unbearable pain and decided to cook up some medicinal cannabis.
That decision changed her life. Her pain became manageable, but she also drew some unwanted attention.
In 2017 Jenny’s house was raided by police but yesterday, she walked away from court with a good behaviour bond.
So what exactly is the story with medicinal cannabis in Australia in 2019?
17 min
November 06, 2019 When is a strip search not okay?
Anyone can be strip searched, even children, and the rules that govern when that's legal are very murky.
122 underage girls have been strip searched by NSW Police since 2016, including two 12-year-olds.
That news, and an ongoing inquiry has brought a lot of scrutiny to the practice.
So what exactly does the law say, and could the rules be about to change?
15 min
November 05, 2019 Can you really ban boycotts?
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to ban boycotts to protect the mining industry.
It's not a new idea. In fact, Malcolm Fraser did something very similar to the unions in the 1970s.
Scott Morrison's idea was debuted in a speech to the mining industry last week, but it's still light on detail.
So how would a new ban work?
16 min
November 04, 2019 Falling out of love with the Melbourne Cup
158 years ago, no-one was worried about the ethical implications of the Melbourne Cup.
The race was born into a very different Australia and grew into a totem of national identity.
But the cultural decline of horse racing and a string of stories about animal cruelty means 2019 has seen more boycotts, hashtags, and conscientious objectors than any other year.
So can the industry still turn things around, or is the race that’s supposed to be core Australiana in terminal decline?
17 min
November 03, 2019 How bad could 88 days be?
Visit Australia, see the country, get paid in the process.
It's a strong pitch for tourists who get drawn into the working holidaymaker program.
But doing it for $3 an hour is a harder sell.
Today's episode is about what’s waiting for thousands of travellers once they arrive at those jobs.
We follow two women on the worst 88 days of their Australian trip.
20 min

About ABC News Daily

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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily.

From interest rates, real estate and the housing crisis, to scams and US politics, ABC News Daily brings you facts and analysis you need to understand the biggest news stories.

The podcast covers news from America, with analysis of the Donald Trump administration in the White House. His actions, including threats of massive tariffs have big implications for global politics and the economy and US journalists and experts will explain what's at stake.

As Australians battle a cost-of-living crisis, ABC News Daily looks at the causes of inflation, rising rental costs, house prices, insurance costs and the price of groceries. Key experts in business and finance join Samantha Hawley, explaining the state of the economy, the unemployment rate and the jobs market.

Whether you rent, own an investment house or apartment, or are repaying a mortgage, ABC News Daily offers unique insights and analysis. When there are big moves from the Reserve Bank (RBA) on interest rates, or reactions in the ASX or the Australian dollar, guest experts, including economists, explain why.

Look into ABC News Daily's archive to find episodes on electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), politics, the big banks, supermarkets, Tesla, Elon Musk, education, schools, teachers and crime.

Watch for episodes about federal politics and the leadership of Labor's Anthony Albanese. We look at policy areas that matter for voters, including education, health, housing and immigration and assess the proposals from the federal opposition.

ABC News Daily follows developments in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas, with insights into the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu.

The podcast looks at the latest from Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky fights to repel the Russian invaders led by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. As China's Xi Jinping contemplates the future of Taiwan, ABC News Daily will sort fact from fiction.

As climate change fuelled by greenhouse gas emissions increases the risk of natural disasters, including fires and floods, ABC News Daily brings you fact-based analysis.

The podcast covers the future of renewable / green power generation, including the use of wind turbines, solar and hydro electric power.

ABC experts including Ian Verrender, Alan Kohler, Laura Tingle, David Speers, and Annabel Crabb join Samantha Hawley to step through big issues and current affairs.