Today's headlines include:

Around 3000 people have attended a funeral for one of the police officers shot and killed at a regional Victorian property last week. 

NSW nurses and midwives are set to receive a 3% wage increase and higher penalty rates, after reaching an interim deal with the State Government.

26 countries have promised to send troops to Ukraine to protect the country’s security, once a ceasefire deal is reached with Russia.

And today’s good news: An Australian company has received over $2 million in funding for its breakthrough cancer treatment research.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Content warning: Discussion of suicide and self-harm.

If you aren’t feeling up to the themes in today's podcast, you can come back next week for another episode. If you need help at any time, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

This week, OpenAI announced safety changes to ChatGPT following a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of a teen who died by suicide.

The company says it will introduce parental controls next month and admitted ChatGPT provides dangerous advice during extended conversations. In today's podcast, Sam and Lucy explore the growing use of AI for mental health support by young people around the world, and whether chatbots can safely serve as therapeutic tools.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

• Robodebt victims will receive additional compensation after the Government agreed to settle the largest class action appeal in Australian history.
• Australia will provide $1 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan, after a magnitude six earthquake struck the country’s east on Monday.
• At least 15 people have died and 18 others have been injured after a street cable car came off its rails and crashed in the Portuguese city of Lisbon.
• And today’s good news: Some of the country’s best scientific minds have had their achievements honoured by the Australian Museum.

Hosts; Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Anti-government protests in Indonesia have turned violent after police killed a 21-year-old delivery driver. 

The protests began in the capital city of Jakarta, sparked by outrage over politicians’ pay. 

They have now spread across the country, resulting in at least seven deaths and more than 1,200 arrests. 

In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what sparked these protests, and what the Indonesian government plans to do next.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un have met publicly for the first time at a military parade in Beijing.

Australia’s economy grew by 0.6% in the last three months of the financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Federal Government has agreed to fund an additional 20,000 aged home care packages, following mounting pressure from the Coalition, Greens and some independents.

And today’s good news: Former Australian of the Year and cancer research pioneer Richard Scolyer will be honoured with a new position named after him at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, a world-leading cancer treatment centre in Sydney.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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A group of prominent Australian athletes has signed an open letter calling on the Federal Government to commit to an emissions reduction target of at least 75% below 2005 levels by 2035. Sport for 75%, the campaign behind the letter, says: “In sport, we understand ambitious goals, and understand what it means to achieve them. When it comes to climate, we expect the same from our leaders.” The pledge has been signed by Matildas player Alex Chidiac, ex-Socceroo Craig Foster, Fremantle Captain Alex Pearce, and AFLW legend Nicola Barr. To tell us more about Sport for 75, Barr joins us for today’s deep dive.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Guest: Nicola Barr, AFLW player, Project and Engagement Director at FrontRunners
Producer: Orla Maher

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This evening's headlines include:

The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan has surpassed 800, according to the United Nations humanitarian agency. 

The latest wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza has killed at least 31 people. 

An illicit 500kg cocaine import has been intercepted by federal authorities at the Australian border.

And today’s good news: Australian Molly Picklum has won her first world surfing title, defeating 2023 world champion Caroline Marks in the final at Cloudbreak in Fiji. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell 
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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In fewer than 100 days, under-16s in Australia will be banned from social media.

But a big question remains unanswered: how will the ban work?

The Government has released findings into age verification trials to stop children and early teens from creating social media accounts, including on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.

While it says the tech is “practical” and “achievable”, the findings show privacy and accuracy issues persist.

In today’s deep dive – we’ll take you through the findings looking at whether age assurance tech will bring about the first age-specific social media ban in the world.

Listen: YouTube vs the Fed Govt

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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This evening's headlines include:

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 600 people in Afghanistan, with officials warning the death toll is expected to rise.

A software safety fault has prompted federal authorities to issue a recall of more than 7,000 Australian-owned Teslas.

Two police officers are injured and a man has been arrested after an alleged car ramming at the Russian Consulate in Sydney.

And today’s good news: Patients with treatment-resistant high blood pressure have been offered new hope with a breakthrough treatment option. 

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Last week, two police were shot dead while trying to serve an arrest warrant at a rural property near the north-east Victorian town of Porepunkah. A third was wounded and is recovering in hospital. The man police allege murdered their colleagues is believed to be a “sovereign citizen,” a person who does not believe in standard laws and governments. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what you need to know about sovereign citizens and their beliefs.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Achol Arok
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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