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More than 1,200 people have died in the floods in Pakistan. The disaster has left around a third of the country under water

A new report shows fentanyl overdose deaths are on the rise in Australia and experts are warning that the potent drug could rapidly emerge as a major killer like it is in the US. Medical editor Melissa Davey speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about why deaths are rising and how to prevent an overdose crisis

Stagnant wages, skills shortages and an ageing workforce are just some of the problems plaguing Australia’s economic future. Political reporter Paul Karp talks to Jane Lee about how Labor’s jobs and skills summit tried to tackle these issues in two days

The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in the 1980s, but now a team of scientists from the US and Australia want to bring it back to life – launching an ambitious multimillion-dollar project, with the backing of investors and celebrities like Chris Hemsworth. However, some in the scientific community question whether this project is worthwhile and scientifically possible. The Guardian Australia climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the science behind bringing back the Tasmanian tiger and what this project could mean for the broader extinction crisis

On Tuesday, Christopher Dawson was found guilty of murdering his former wife Lynette, 40 years ago, in Sydney’s northern beaches. The hit podcast Teachers Pet, from the Australian and Hedley Thomas, explored the disappearance of Lynette and the relationship between Dawson and a 16 year old student who was the family’s babysitter. The podcast has been credited by some for Dawson being charged with murder. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Jo Tovey and Mike Ticher about The Teacher’s Pet and the ethics of true crime journalism

Jobseekers are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres, miss work and complete training courses they don’t need to qualify for unemployment benefits. Luke Henriques-Gomes explains to Laura Murphy-Oates why some problems persist under the revamped Workforce Australia program

As the cost of living rises, the Albanese government is facing pressure to scrap $243bn worth of tax cuts legislated under the Morrison government that predominantly benefit the wealthiest Australians. Critics, including former Reserve Bank governor, Bernie Fraser, say these cuts are expensive and bad policy and the pandemic has made them even less affordable. Political reporter Amy Remeikis talks to Laura Murphy-Oates about whether Australia can afford tax cuts for the rich, and why Labor is standing by them

As monkeypox cases rise around the country, Australia is rolling out a vaccine. However, supply is limited – with strict eligibility criteria applied to Australia’s 450,000 doses. Science reporter Donna Lu explains everything you need to know about monkeypox, the vaccine, and how we’re tackling this outbreak

At the end of July, it was reported that Fox News and other publications owned by Rupert Murdoch were starting to abandon their extensive coverage of Donald Trump. However, after the FBI launched an unprecedented raid on his Mar-a-Lago home as part of an investigation into Trump’s potentially unlawful removal of White House records when he left office, the former president was back to getting some favourable coverage, at least on Fox News. This week, Joan E Greve speaks to former Republican congressional communications director Tara Setmayer about how in the long term, this ongoing scandal could be beneficial to Trump

Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin made headlines around the world this week after a video of her singing and dancing at a party was leaked to the media. Critics said it showed a lack of responsibility and care for her job. But when Anthony Albanese showed up at a rock concert this week, it prompted cheers from the crowd. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about gendered double standards and what makes an ‘authentic’ leader