The federal Greens are proposing a national body that could hand out fines to landlords breaking rules. 

Plus, spring has sprung with... wild weather. Victoria and Tasmania are battling cyclonic winds and storms, and parts of Northern Australia had a sweltering end to August. 

And mass protests have broken out in Israel after the deaths of hostages in Gaza. 

Also, we unpack the rise (and recent arrest) of Telegram's billionaire CEO, Pavel Durov.

Guests:

• Adam Bandt, Greens leader

• Dr Ran Porat, lecturer, Monash University

• Paul Mozur, technology correspondent, New York Times