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In this episode of the Book It In podcast, Guardian Australia features editor Lucy Clark talks to Heidi Everett, the author of My Friend Fox, about how she uses the lyricism of music to describe her lived experience in the public mental health system

As the next federal election approaches, many Coalition seats face well-organised challenges from local independent candidates. Who are they, what do they stand for and can they sway the balance of power? In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson speaks to Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher about the climate-based challenges to Liberal seats

They’re long-time strategic partners, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is testing the strength of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping’s relationship, Guardian leader writer Tania Branigan explains

The final findings of the first national project to record mass killings on the Australian frontier have been released. This research shows that conflict was widespread and often involved police and government forces in a deliberate attempt to eradicate Aboriginal people and Aboriginal resistance to the country’s colonisation. Guardian Australia’s Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam talks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the key things this project has uncovered and the need for justice in the wake of these discoveries

At least three people have died from a mosquito-borne virus – Japanese encephalitis – which is spreading across the south of Australia for the first time. Experts have linked the outbreak to climate change, with extreme rainfall across parts of Australia creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. Guardian Australia’s medical editor, Melissa Davey, explains what you need to know about Japanese encephalitis virus and what this outbreak tells us about the future of disease in Australia

Officially, it does not exist. But reporter Pjotr Sauer has traced the notorious Russian mercenary group’s activities in Syria and Africa – and recently spoke to one of its members

The country is heading towards a cost of living crisis. As prices rise, wages are staying the same – or even going backwards for some. And with an election approaching, the incomes of those who can least afford it will be hit hardest. Gabrielle Jackson speaks to head of news Mike Ticher and live news editor Patrick Keneally about rising costs and falling wages

After a five week trial and years of delays, Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has been found not guilty of murder in relation to the shooting death of Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker.Guardian Australia’s Nino Bucci steps through what happened during this historic trial and how this verdict has been received by the NT police, Rolfe’s supporters and Kumanjayi’s family

As climate change, natural disasters and other environmental concerns loom large over the next federal election, the Greens are hoping to move further from its status as a party of protest to become a third major political party. Guardian Australia’s Jane Lee speaks to political reporter Josh Butler about how they plan to gain seats, and what would they do with the balance of power.

The president’s attitude to power – in Russia and beyond – has changed steadily since 1999, says Sam Greene, co-author of Putin v the People: The Perilous Politics of a Divided Russia