Today's headlines include:

The NSW Government has announced a group of rail workers’ unions will pause their industrial action, days after widespread delays across Sydney’s train network

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has discussed the Australian-U.S. trade partnership with Marco Rubio, the Trump administration’s new Secretary of State.

Netflix has surpassed 300 million global subscribers for the first time as it flags price increases for North American users. 

And today’s good news: American Formula One team Haas has appointed the sport’s first female race engineer, Laura Mueller.

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This week, a Channel Nine presenter was stood down after he allegedly accepted $50,000 for being the first TV journalist to call a high-profile businessman “McLaren Guy” instead of “Lambo Guy”. Channel Nine has responded saying they are “taking this matter extremely seriously” and have stood down the reporter, Alex Cullen. 

Today, we thought we’d go through more of a media literacy angle: what are the rules and ethics around journalists accepting gifts? We’ll explore this in today’s deep dive.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 Americans who were involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. 

The Federal Government has announced new safety requirements for buses and coaches in response to the Hunter Valley bus crash, which killed 10 people in 2023.

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England’s northwest. 

And today’s good news: Doctors in the UK have used a new type of keyhole surgery to successfully remove a brain tumour, via a patient’s eye socket.

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In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok is back online in the United States after being down for just 12 hours. The restoration comes after President Trump, who was officially inaugurated as the 47th President overnight, announced he would sign an executive order to delay the ban as he takes office this week. Trump says he'll make sure the app can remain in America, even at the cost of the existing regulation. Today, we'll break down what happened during this chaotic weekend, and the limits of the President's powers to reverse a law in action.

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Today's headlines include:

A record number of women are now represented in the Federal Cabinet, following a Parliamentary reshuffle triggered by Bill Shorten’s retirement from politics.

The Victorian Government has announced it will ban petrol stations from increasing fuel prices more than once a day. 

Severe Tropical Cyclone Sean has brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of far north WA. 

And today’s good news: Archeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old bath house in the ancient city of Pompeii. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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This week, Donald Trump is set to officially take office at the White House for the second time as U.S. President. As the dawn of a new chapter of one of the most powerful positions in the world begins, Sam and Billi are here to break down what to expect in the coming days, months and years.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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This good news podcast is all about bringing people together - from heartwarming moments in U.S. politics, to the power of music in children's television, Sam and Billi have a rundown of the four news stories from the week that will make you smile.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed a ceasefire and hostage release deal will be approved, after 15 months of conflict in Gaza.

The Federal Government has unveiled a new counter-terrorism and violent extremism strategy. 

An American man will face a Queensland court after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia, concealed in shampoo and conditioner bottles. 

And today’s good news: Birds are using sound to socialise with other species during their migration journeys, a team of researchers at the University of Illinois has found.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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After 15 months of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal, marking a major turning point in the war. The agreement, brokered by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. authorities, is set to begin this Sunday. In today's deep dive, we'll break down what this means for the region and the prospects for lasting peace.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

The unemployment rate has risen to 4%, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal after 15 months of conflict, under an agreement negotiated by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. authorities. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Parliamentary reshuffle that will see the promotions of four senior Labour women. 

And today’s good news: Scientists have made a discovery using AI that could change the way snakebites are treated. 

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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