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For many people, alternative therapies and wellness routines provide comfort and pleasure. For others, they can be a pathway to far-right conspiracies. Author and journalist James Ball speaks to Michael Safi about the connection between wellness and conspiracy theories.

Australia has fallen in love with the Matildas. Despite bowing out in the World Cup semi-finals to England, football fever has spread across the nation and sparked hope that this tournament is just the beginning of a bright future for women’s sport. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to head of news Mike Ticher and sports editor Mike Hytner about how Australia must capitalise on the Matildas’ World Cup success

With the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament fast approaching, the polls show the no vote leading in most states. In this episode of special Full Story series The voice ask me anything, we discuss the recycling of a Howard-era scare campaign, the misrepresentation of First Nations views on the voice, and why the no vote is on the rise. Laura Murphy-Oates is joined by Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp, Arrente writer and commentator Celeste Liddle, and CEO of GetUp! and Widjabal Wia-bal woman Larissa Baldwin-Roberts.

Tonight the Tillies will face England’s Lionesses, the European champions, in Sydney. But do they have what it takes to go all the way? Two women who have played for the Matildas – Joey Peters and Chloe Logarzo – tell Laura Murphy-Oates what it’s like playing for Australia, why this is the golden generation of women’s football, and how the girls can bring this one home

Two years ago, Guardian contributor Shadi Khan Saif fled Afghanistan for Australia, hoping his wife and young children would soon follow him. But he is still waiting to be reunited with them. On the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul he speaks to Jane Lee about the heartbreak of being separated from his family and why he wrote a public letter to his son. And Guardian Australia reporter Ben Doherty tells us why so many Afghans seeking safety in Australia are still separated from their family

Three people have died and a man remains in hospital after attending a lunch in Leongatha, Victoria, more than two weeks ago. Police say mushrooms are the suspected cause of death and are investigating. Jane Lee speaks to Guardian Australia science reporter Donna Lu about the case

Australia’s quarter-final match against France is shaping up to be the ‘biggest night of sport since Sydney 2000’, according to Channel Seven, which has been forced to adjust its scheduling plans. Ahead of the match, which will be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday night, assistant sport editor Jo Khan analyses the teams, players and strategies that will be showcased. Can the Matildas make it to the semi-finals?

Peter Dutton is ramping up his calls for nuclear power in Australia. Despite the Coalition not taking up the nuclear option while they were in power, the opposition leader is now saying nuclear energy is a safe, cheap and consistent power source, which will help Australia transition from fossil fuels towards a zero emissions economy. But his claims are not backed up by the facts. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and head of news, Mike Ticher, about why nuclear power is not the answer to our energy transition

Higher fines and longer jail terms have been introduced around Australia to deter disruptive climate protesters. But climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Jane Lee that a small number are becoming increasingly desperate to draw attention to the climate crisis, and won’t be deterred How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

Last year, the then ACT director of public prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, called for an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial, which was abandoned due to juror misconduct. Now Drumgold has resigned amid allegations of his own serious misconduct, and the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, is facing possible legal action over his early release of the findings. Reporter Christopher Knaus speaks to Jane Lee about the controversy surrounding the Sofronoff report and its findings