AUKUS turns costly as Australia signs a 50-year treaty with the UK – without US backing. The Nationals reignite the climate wars, aged care reforms are delayed, and Gareth Ward remains in Parliament despite a criminal conviction. Plus, we analyse Australia’s tepid response to the crisis in Gaza and growing calls for Palestine recognition.  

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Song listing:

1. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, A 440 VS U2 instrumental remix.
2. ‘Effloresce And Deliquesce’, The Chills.
3. ‘Dātura’, Tori Amos.
4. ‘Wherever We Go’, Vera Blue.
5. ‘Trouble’, Vox Noir, SATV Music.
6. ‘Get Back’, The Beatles (remix).