Australian indie-folk band The Dreggs are known for their electric live performances and sing-a-longs.

Today, they release their debut album 'Caught In A Reverie' and are celebrating with a short album launch tour, followed by an Australian and New Zealand tour kicking off in June.

Guests: Paddy Macrae and Zane Harris

The Dreggs release debut album with acoustic cover of 'Look To The Stars'

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A new study reveals the extensive links between many more social media apps or online games - and China's state-controlled propaganda units.

Researchers at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute have found these propaganda units are forging ties with Chinese tech companies to harvest private data from a wide range of globally popular social media apps or platforms and online games.

Guest:Dr Samantha Hoffman, lead author of the report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

'Beefed-up' enforcement powers for privacy tsar

The Reserve Bank's rate hold is no doubt politically good for the government, but what impact does the latest decision have on the budget?

And a senate inquiry report into the government's controversial immigration bill has been released. The coalition is recommending extensive amendments, the greens are completely opposed to the bill - is there a pathway forward for the government?

The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

Guest: David Crowe

'Government has to very careful in next week's Budget' - Politics with David Crowe

Immigration has become an increasingly difficult issue for the Government, and in turn, a source of political pressure.

A bill that could force immigrants into detention if they don't comply with deportation orders has been reviewed by a Senate committee -- and the Coalition and the Greens expressing serious concerns.

Guest:James Paterson, Shadow Home Affairs Minister

Opposition demands changes to controversial immigration bill

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has already indicated next week's budget won't be a slash and burn job, but will do what it can to take the pressure of inflation.

The Treasurer told RN Breakfast that the budget will include additional tax reform, including in the housing sector - but he warns people shouldn't expect changes to negative gearing.

Guest: Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer

The Dreggs release debut album with acoustic cover of 'Look To The Stars'

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