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It has been a "horrific" weekend of alleged domestic violence incidents in NSW, with three women and a child killed. The Police Commissioner says he can't remember a weekend like this, and the NSW opposition leader says "we need to be doing so much more".

And, while the United Nations has called it the world's largest humanitarian crisis, it doesn't make headlines often – the Sudan civil war continues to cause mass displacement, risk of famine, and sexual violence.

Plus, new research has revealed that despite shoppers knowing the harm fast fashion causes to the environment, they're buying anyway. So, what's going on there?

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01:16 - Domestic and family violence in NSW

11:50 - Sudan civil war

22:37 - Fast fashion study

Guests:

• Kellie Sloane, NSW Liberal Party Leader
• Majduleen Ahmed, Sudanese-Australian community member
• Carol Tan, associate professor RMIT University

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Molly Ticehurst was 28 years old when her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Billings, broke into her house and murdered her.

Her death sparked outrage right across Australia because Billings was out on bail for domestic violence offences at the time.

Two years later, Molly's friends and family are still coming to terms with her death. They're sharing her story in hopes of helping others in a similar situation.In this week's deep dive, Molly's best friends open up about what it's like to lose someone you love to domestic violence and what they wish they knew before Molly died. Plus, you'll hear from an expert who has some tips for how you can help your friends if you think they are in an abusive relationship.If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Contact 1800 RESPECT, 1800 737 732, or Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578

Guest:

• Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia

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How far would you go to win? Australian athlete Joanna Wietryzk kept competing despite soiling herself during a HYROX event ... and she went on to win. Some respect the hustle, some are furious.

And, all of Ed Sheeran's support acts (including his backing band) have ditched his tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped for voicing his support of Palestine on stage. Is music inherently political, or should the two be separate?

Plus, was Sydney Sweeney's sexualised gambling ad damaging to women's sport?

Host Luke Siddham Dundon is joined by Amy Kimball Tassell, executive producer of It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield and comedian Fergus Neal.

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The government has announced its long-awaited shake-up of Australia's immigration policy. So, what is Labor proposing?

And watching a loved one with dementia slowly lose their sense of self can be devastating and lonely. We hear from sisters Adelaide and Lucinda, who have a message for other young people in caring roles.

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01:21 - Explaining Labor's immigration plan

13:40 - Caring for someone with dementia

Guests:

• Professor Alan Gamlen, social scientist, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
• Adelaide and Lucinda Miller

What’s it like to watch someone you love slip away?Sisters Adelaide and Lucinda Miller found themselves caring for the woman who looked after them growing up – their nana – as she slowly faded away to dementia.

Over 10 years, they watched dementia steal her memories, identity and sense of self.

They've made a documentary about their experience, called Nansie, which was released last year and premiered on SBS this month.

In this week's long listen, Adelaide and Lucinda open up about their relationship with their nana, and what they've learnt about the disease, which kills more Australians than anything else.

Guests:

• Adelaide and Lucinda Miller

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Leaked documents reveal Labor is considering a proposal to make artists' work available for use by AI companies to train their models by default.

So is the government selling artists out to big tech?

Plus, we ask Environment Minister Murray Watt why he's abandoning a major recycling scheme.

And we hear from a first-home buyer with an unusual entry into the property market: a heartfelt letter to the seller.

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01:20 - AI copyright controversy explained

12:24 - Interview with Minister Murray Watt

22:39 - Can a letter buy you a house?

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Guests:

• Jack River, musician
• Murray Watt, Federal Environment Minister
• Karli Bryant, first-home buyer

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. We get into who controls the stadiums.

And, One Nation has unveiled its immigration plan, which includes significant cuts to international student numbers. Critics have said this plan could cripple the economy and shut down university campuses. 

Plus, Coles is ditching local bananas in the home of the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour. So how complex is Australia's food supply chain and how does it impact local suppliers?

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01:09 - One Nation immigration plan

12:47 - Coffs Harbour bananas

24:19 - Macklemore dropped

Guests: 

• George Megalogenis, political commentator, author
• Lisa Asher, food, retail and supermarket expert
• Jem Aswad, music editor at Variety Magazine

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Employees and CEOs of some of the world's biggest tech companies are sounding the alarm about AI. Could it really wipe out the human race, as some have warned? 

And we talk about ways you can support a friend experiencing domestic violence, as we hear the story of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2024. 

Plus, dozens of athletes are speaking out about Sydney Sweeney's ad for a sports betting company. 

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01:10 - Calls for AI to slow down

11:29 - The story of Molly Ticehurst

24:58 - Why athletes are furious over Sydney Sweeney's ad

Guests: 

• Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW
• Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia
• Marnie Vinall, sports reporter, ABC

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to force tech companies to give users the option to opt out of algorithms.

The Prime Minister says this will protect people from harm and give users more control over what they see online, but critics argue the ultimate goal is censorship.

So would you opt out if you had the choice? And how will this all work?

In this week's deep dive we unpack the government's plan for a digital duty of care, and what it could mean for your social media feed.

Guest:

• Sophie Scamps, independent MP
• Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC

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It's been 25 years since 2997 people died as a result of the 9/11 terror attacks.

For lots of young people, it's a moment in time we know happened, but can't remember. So how did this tragedy change the world you grew up in?

And, in a week where the Albanese government has been accused of pork-barrelling, US President Donald Trump has also been grabbing headlines after promising to give every American adult $5,000 if the Republicans win the US mid-terms.

Plus, if there was a national archive for Australian youth culture, what would you put in it? 

Host Angel Parsons is joined by Lucy Tassell, copy editor at The Daily Aus and Archie Milligan, reporter for The National Account. 

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04:14 - Remembering 9/11

14:44 - The Trump dividend

23:57 - Aussie youth culture

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