The crisis of male violence against women in this country is escalating, as an average of one woman every four days is killed so far in 2024. The murder of NSW woman Molly Ticehurst allegedly at the hands of her former partner has sparked community outrage and calls for governments to act urgently to protect women against intimate partner violence. We’ve seen these calls before, but the numbers of dead women continue to be a national shame, so what can and should be done? The panel Bridget Brennan, Karen Middleton and Shane Wright discuss. Elsewhere this week, Australia is pushing back at the power of social media giants. The battle over who can watch video of a violent stabbing - has become an important test – being watched around the world. What control can a nation state wield over big tech? David Speers interviews Independent MP for Fowler in Sydney’s southwest Dai Le about her community’s social cohesion following the stabbing of a bishop. Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Lewis Hobba.

Will government act on the male violence epidemic?

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The science of climate change is often overlooked when politicians debate the cost of Australia's net zero transition and emission reduction targets. David Speers dives deep into the science with one of the world's leading experts on climate change and its impacts on Australia and our region – Dr Joëlle Gergis. 

On Background: Are politicians failing the climate?

Two years ago, few would have thought Peter Dutton would go to the next election without a 2030 climate target. So what's changed?

The Coalition's unexpected 2030 climate target U-turn

As pressure builds to protect kids online, the Shadow Communications Minister has declared the coalition will push to ban children under 16 from accessing social media.

Should the government ban kids from social media?

The government this week announced plans to allow non-citizens to join the Australian Defence Force.

On Background: Does China pose a threat and how should Australia respond?

Immigration is a hot issue in the UK and US election campaigns, as arrivals surge and voters facing cost-of-living pressure. But reducing migrant numbers has economic consequences too.

Will government act on the male violence epidemic?

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