Radio National Breakfast

As South Australian beaches prepare for their first summer with the devastating algal bloom, scientists believe they may have identified a little-known algal species behind the event.

The breakthrough research, which is undergoing academic peer review, has found that Karenia Cristata is the dominant species in this major bloom event.

Then, questions about the Liberal party's leadership and the Coalition's future intensified this week as the Liberal party continues to review its energy policy.

And as Australia's social media ban for children under-16 fast approaches, how much do you know about the platforms on the ban list, like Reddit and Kick? 

We'll also head to the US where the Supreme Court has begun hearing a landmark case on the legality of Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

And we'll turn to a  Democrat strategist for the washup of the New York City Mayoral race. 

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Banksy has arrived in Australia or at least a collection of his guerilla street art in a new exhibition that's just opened in Brisbane.

The masked artist himself an anti-establishment hero to some, a graffiti vandal to others remains an enigma.

The touring show promises 300 works and immersive experiences, building on a lucrative brand around the famously anti-capitalist figure.

According to Banksy’s website:  “I … encourage anybody to take and amend my art for their own personal amusement, but not for profit or making it look like I've endorsed something when I haven’t.”

Depression and anxiety among school aged children are serious issues and many schools and teachers are trying to find ways to boost student well-being. 

14 years ago, teacher Hugh van Cuylenberg founded the Resilience Project to help young people feel happier and, as the name suggests, more resilient.

At first no-one wanted to sign up, and it would be years of noes before he finally got his break.

Today, the project is being used in 1200 schools across Australia, as well as sporting clubs and workplaces.

Guest: Hugh van Cuylenberg, founding director of The Resilience Project

The US Supreme Court has begun hearing a landmark case on the legality of Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. Three lower courts have already ruled his use of emergency powers illegal, but the justices - including three appointed by Trump - will have the final say. It's being seen as a major test of presidential power.

Teenage boys across Australia need more support and better education when it comes to healthy notions of masculinity — that's a key recommendation from a major new study dubbed the Adolescent Man Box.

Run by Jesuit Social Services, the study surveyed adolescent boys and girls on attitudes towards masculinity.

• Guest: Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Chair, Respect Victoria
• Producer: Joe Sullivan

Questions about the Liberal party's leadership and the Coalition's future intensified this week as the Liberal party continues to review its energy policy.

It comes after the Nationals dumped their commitment to net zero emissions by 20-50 at the weekend.

• Guest: Andrew Bragg, the Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness
• Producer: Isadora Bogle 

A government bill to establish an independent Australian Centre for Disease Control is returning to the lower house for final approval after passing the Senate with amendments from the Greens.

The creation of the agency was recommended by the independent inquiry into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Guest: Mark Butler, the Minister for Health and Ageing.
• Producer: Isadora Bogle

Switzerland is seeking heritage recognition from UNESCO for the cultural art of yodeling. 

After weeks of negotiation, the Tasmanian government has announced the state-owned Hydro Tasmania has reached an in-principal, one-year power deal with Bell Bay Aluminium. 

The current 10-year agreement is set to expire on December 31.

But after a year of uncertainty for the industry nationally, what is the future of aluminium in Australia?

• Guest: Marghanita Johnson, Chief Executive of the Australian Aluminium Council 
• Producer: Grace Stranger

A colony of the world's smallest penguins is making a big comeback on the far south coast of New South Wales.

The little penguin was declared locally extinct to the small town of Eden in the 1990s.

But conservation efforts have seen them return, and a successful breeding season is creating hope for the future. 

• Guest: Wendy Noble, chairperson of the Friends of Little Penguins Eden group 
• Producer: Eddy Diamond