Not Stupid

The Government says the Health system is in the worst shape its been in 40 years…so can it be fixed?

Also advocates of the Voice met in Canberra this week… but the No campaign is firming up too in what looks like an increasingly messy battle.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flew to Alice Springs this week as the crime rate there soars. We'll look at whether alcohol restrictions are likely to help.

Also, Ukraine gets new tanks from the US and Germany as it attempts to fight a Russian offensive in the Spring.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she is quitting politics. Her leadership style demanded attention at home and abroad, so has she changed the face of politics?

Also, we take a look at the Wagner group, the secretive mercenaries fighting with Russia in Ukraine.

There are more questions than answers after the horrific shootings in Queensland, but we look at the role extremist conspiracy theories may have played. Also, the Government’s energy bill passes the Parliament but gas suppliers warn it’ll actually force prices up. So who’s telling the truth?

The Federal Government promised to bring down electricity bills and this week they struck a deal to try and do just that. So will it work and how quickly? Also, it is taking longer to see a doctor and often it’s costing us more. For years we’ve heard the answer is more GPs, but is there another way to fix Medicare?

The Brittany Higgins case won’t go to re-trial after a decision was made that the trauma of a new trial was considered too much. So what can be done to ease the burden on alleged victims facing court?

Also debate over an Indigenous Voice to Parliament exploded this week. If you’re confused about what it all means, you’re not alone. We’ll run you through the basics and why it matters.

The first week of the World Cup in Qatar has been clouded by controversy. We look into the phenomena of “sportswashing” and whether it’s sullied the beautiful game.  Also, the Albanese government is attempting to overhaul industrial relations laws. We ask what will success or failure mean for the economy and your pay packet?

The flood crisis is continuing in central Western NSW with hundreds of houses inundated, but are there ways to stop insurance premiums rising? Also, fears about an escalation of Russia’s war in Europe rose this week after a missile fell in Polish territory. We look at what we know so far.

The red wave that wasn’t…Republicans disappointed by an underwhelming mid-term result in the US - and Donald Trump emerges as the biggest loser. 

Also soft plastic recycling schemes suspended.. We look into whether the system can be salvaged.

Inflation is once again outstripping government forecasts, despite seven interest rate rises. We ask what more can be done to drive down inflation?

And China has warned Australia could trigger an arms race this week, as the US plans to deploy long-range bombers to the Northern Territory. Is it making us safer?