Home invasions are rising across Victoria, sparking fierce debate over whether self-defence laws go far enough. In this episode, criminologist Dr. Xanthe Mallett explains what the law allows, while Victorian dad Ben Mansfield shares the terrifying night two armed intruders broke into his family home

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AFL star Izak Rankine has been suspended after a homophobic slur, the fourth such incident in the league in just two years. But what’s it really like to be gay in Aussie rules? Michael O’Donnell quit the game as a teenager because he didn’t see a place for himself. Years later, he returned, won premierships, and even stopped a match to call out abuse. In this episode, he shares his story and what needs to change in footy.

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We’re joined by Ben Nash from Pivot Wealth to unpack the new rules of money. From property and super to shares and savings, Ben breaks down what actually works for young Australians who want to get ahead — and how to avoid the traps that leave so many feeling stuck.

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Craig Harrison held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill — 2.4 kilometres. In this episode, he opens up about the first time he pulled the trigger, the week he spent behind his rifle without moving, and the hidden truths of life as a sniper. He also shares how PTSD ended his 23-year military career and why he still says he’d do it all again.

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I chat to news.com.au’s Kathy McCabe about the Netflix movie that’s taken the world by storm -smashing streaming records, topping music charts, and inspiring a global fan frenzy.

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The Sussexes have signed a new deal with the streaming giant after widespread reports their partnership was being axed - but has it really helped them save face?

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine — but Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, hasn’t been invited. I speak to Dr Matthew Sussex from ANU about how the summit came together, what each leader wants, and why it could be more about optics than ending the war.

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Even in prison, Malka Leifer is making headlines. The former Melbourne school principal, jailed for sexually abusing her students, has been at the centre of fresh controversy — from whispers of a secret relationship with another high-profile inmate to a serious incident that landed her in solitary confinement. In this episode, journalist Rohan Smith from news.com.au takes us inside the exclusives he’s broken and reveals what life is really like for one of Australia’s most notorious prisoners.

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On August 31, “Australia First” rallies are set to sweep the nation, promoted as peaceful, feared as divisive. I speak to news.com.au’s Frank Chung about what we know, what we don’t, and why police are on alert.

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In 2015, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trip to Australia spiralled into chaos — a fight in a Queensland mansion that left Depp with part of his finger missing, a public showdown with Barnaby Joyce over their illegally smuggled dogs, and Amber’s dad caught bringing meat into the country. A new book spills all the wild details.

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