The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd has captivated and scared audiences for decades. Very soon, the Victoria Opera will be taking to the stage to share its latest interpretation of the much-loved horror production. Featuring: Ben Mingay and Antoinette HalloranAustralian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

7 years ago, Australian businesswoman and fashion model Elle Macpherson, was diagnosed with cancer. Now in clinical remission, Macpherson is sharing her "integrative medicine approach", which involves swapping chemotherapy in favour of what she calls "an intuitive, heart-led, holistic approach-therapy". Dr. Norman Swan says while Elle Macpherson is…

The devastation of Super Typhoon Rai showed a whole generation of Filipino youth the impacts of climate change, according to youth activist Grace Ann Enriquez. Now in Canberra, she's joining First Nations climate activist Eduardo Maher and other youth campaigners in calling for the federal government to take stronger action on climate change. Guest…

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.Australian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

How has Lachlan Murdoch navigated his family legacy, intense sibling rivalry – and a complicated relationship with his father, Rupert?Tonight on ABC TV, the first episode of a three-part Australian Story special sheds light on one of the most enigmatic and least-understood characters in the media industry. The series comes as a legal battle over Ru…

The American Heart Association has certified a number of new songs for hands only CPR, including two Charli XCX songs from brat. CPR relies on getting the rhythm right at 100-120 bpm and as Ce Benedict tells RN Breakfast there are plenty of songs that can be used. Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show Executive Producer…

The lack of childcare services available is causing financial and mental health struggles for families in remote, rural and regional Australia. Many parents are unable to work or forced to find work that is low-paying or unsuitable, because they can't access better care. Guest: Maddy Butler, The Parenthood…

South Australia could become the first place in the country to ban children under 14 from using social media - proposing laws which would force social media companies to ban children from using their platforms, or face fines. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the tech giants need to be held to account, as they "industrialise addiction". The Premier…

The census issue seem to have been resolved, with the Government now confirming there will be a question on gender - as well as sexuality. And as Parliament returns for another sitting week, aged care reforms are set to be introduced - after months of negotiations with the opposition. And is the Albanese Government looked to use the week to reset? …

The Royal Commission report into Defence and Veteran Suicides will be handed to the government today, amid calls for its recommendations to be fully implemented. In her first speech to parliament a decade ago Senator Jacqui Lambie called for a royal commission into the Department of Veterans Affairs and how it failed to look after veterans. She tol…

Canada looks like it could be heading towards an early election, after key political ally - the progressive New Democratic Party - pulled support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Political journalist Bill Curry says while the move is adding some "uncertainty" to election timing, and it doesn't look like there will be an election "in the next few…

Several earthquakes in the past few weeks have been roughly centred on BHP's Mount Arthur Mine in the Hunter Valley, which has a very shallow epicentre. But is it coincidence, and what are scientists doing to find out if there's a link? Guest: Dr Trevor Allen, Geoscience Australia Producer: Anne Barker…

US Presidential historian Professor Allan Lichtman has accurately predicted the winner of every US Presidential Election since 1984, with one exception. He uses a method involving 13 factors to decide if the party who are currently in power, will remain in power. Professor Lichtman has put his formula across the 2024 Presidential Election and revea…

The 2024 Paris Paralympics has come to a close, with Australia taking home 18 gold medals - placing ninth on the medal tally. And as the closing ceremony gets underway, Paralympians are calling for more of a focus on para-sport and an increase to funding. Guest: David Mark, ABC National Sports Reporter Producer: Niamh Dunne…

Nationwide protests took place across France following Emmanuel Macron's choice for Prime Minister. Centre-right politician Michel Barnier will be the next French Prime Minster, two months after left-wing coalition narrowly won a snap election back in July. Guest: Jean-Yves Camus is a political analyst and an Associate Research Fellow at the French…

'I'm Not Really Here' tells the story of 17-year-old Jonah, a gay, Aboriginal teenagers who arrives in a new town with his family. It's the novel Gary Lonesborough wishes he saw on library bookshelves when he was growing up in Bega, New South Wales. Guest: Gary Lonesborough, author Producer: Kimberley Price…

At the Paralympics, Lauren Parker has earned a place in the history books and she's among three gold medals overnight. She won the road race meaning she has won gold medals in two different sports, Timothy Hodge in the pool and long jumper Vanessa Low, with a world record, in the long jump. In football, the Socceroos suffered a shock loss to Bahrai…

The AFLW is set for a rare spectacle tonight, with the Western Bulldogs set to host Port Adelaide not at their western suburbs home ground - but at the league's Colosseum - the MCG. Its just the third time the AFLW will play on the field - and just the second time the league has scheduled a double header with a men's final -with the Doggies set to …

The Reserve Bank Governor has all but confirmed interest rate's won't be cut anytime soon, despite acknowledging that some Australians can't make their mortgage repayments. Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, Bran Black told RN Breakfast inflation is having a "significant impact" on businesses, and increasing productivity is "the …

Former Labor leader and Albanese Government Cabinet Minister Bill Shorten is retiring from politics, after 17 years in Parliament. He told RN Breakfast he's "incredibly grateful" for the outpouring of support, but he says he doesn't want to waste another minute in his current role. Bill Shorten says he wants to make Australia "a better country" in …

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha MaidenAustralian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

The Country Liberal Party's win in the recent Northern Territory election came with a clear mandate, and a thumping majority, with the CLP taking 17 of the NT's 25 seats. New Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro told RN Breakfast that while crime was the key issue, the cost of living was a clear second in the election. And she says her Government's push …

A new report out today examines ways technology is being exploited to perpetuate gender based violence around the world. Australia's e-safety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, is featured in it. She was targetted and trolled after she exercised her professional powers to take action against Elon Musk's social media platform - X. Guests: Julie Inman …

Australian Paralympian Alexa Leary set a world record in the women's 100 metres freestyle S9, winning her first solo gold medal.Australian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

The Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union has voted to split from the ACTU, angry about their support for putting the CFMEU into administration. The rogue union has also vowed to set up a bloc of blue-collar unions to rival the ACTU before the next federal election. Guest: Michelle O'Neil, President of the ACTU…

As the US grapples with the fallout of its deadliest school shooting in 18-months, the 14-year-old Georgia school shooter is in custody, and will face court tomorrow, charged with four counts of murder. It comes as police say the shooter was interviewed 12 months ago about a threat made against a school. Guest:Katherine Schweit, former head of the …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Haiti, as ongoing gang violence and drug trafficking continue to fuel political instability and insecurity. A month long state of emergency was extended to cover the whole country, and a UN backed mission has seen some 400 police from Kenya deployed in the country. Guest: Widlore Mérancourt, edito…

How do you carbon date a kidney stone, and how can you avoid one?Brainteaser (answer in the audio):I have two cylinders that seem identical: they are the same size and weight and painted the samecolour. But one is hollow and made of heavy brass, while the other is solid and made of lighter aluminium.Neither of them floats in water. How can I tell t…

Almost two months after France's snap election ended in a political stalemate, Emmanuel Macron has appointed veteran politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. So what else do we know about the man who was once France's youngest ever parliamentarian, and led the marathon Brexit talks in Brussels?Australian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

Tina Arena is celebrating 30 years since the release of her hit album "Don't Ask" which had hits like "Sorrento Moon" and "Chains" To celebrate the anniversary Tina has released a fresh remix of Chains and she is reflecting on making the album, and fighting to get Sorrento Moon released as a single. GUEST: Tina Arena PRODUCER: Matt Simpson & Kimber…

An Indigenous truth-telling commission in Victoria has taken evidence from the descendants of early colonial settlers. That sheds new light on key events that had a devastating impact on the state's First Peoples. The hearing in Melbourne has been looking at events including early massacres of indigenous people in the 1830s and 40s, and the passage…

Back from the afterlife, comes one of the iconic big screen characters of the 1980s - 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'. But does it live up to the cult-status of the original? And also out this week is 'Thelma', about a grannie who falls prey to a phone scam, and sets out to track down the scammers with an old buddy on a mobility scooter. RN film critic a…

20 new animals and plants have been added to Australia's list of threatened wildlife. It comes just a month after 13 other plants and animals were added to the list, leading to renewed calls for the Government to quickly overhaul the country’s nature laws. Guest: Dr Amy Coetsee, Threatened Species Biologist with Zoos Victoria Producer: Niamh Dunne…

Australia's ambassador to Iran was summoned by the Iranian government for an Instagram post supporting "Wear It Purple Day". An Iranian diplomat called the post "insulting" in that it "promoted homosexuality", which is a crime in Iran. It comes a month after Iran's ambassador to Australia was called before the Australian government for comments abo…

The Climate Change Authority has released its plan on how to secure the energy transition needed to reach net zero by 2050. Chair Matt Kean says the report shows we're making good progress on decarbonising our economy but there are opportunities to "do more and go faster." Guest: Matt Kean, Chair Climate Change Authority Producer: Joanna Crothers…

The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Australian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

At the Paralympics, two world records and a second gold medal to Alexa Leary cap off another successful day for Australia.And in the AFL, it's the tale of two coaches heading into tonight's qualifying final between Port Adelaide and GeelongSports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.…

The Federal Opposition claims the latest economic figures show the Albanese Government is mismanaging the economy. But the federal government says the soft growth reflects the impacts of global economic uncertainty, higher interest rates and persistent inflation. Guest: Angus Taylor Shadow TreasurerAustralian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

The government is flagging a package for frontline domestic violence services when it meets with state and territory leaders at tomorrow's National Cabinet. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher told RN Breakfast the Prime Minister will bring forward a "substantial package". Guest: Senator Katy Gallagher, Federal Finance Minister…

A new report has called for a nation-wide overhaul of gambling regulations to reduce the toll it's taking on Australia's most vulnerable people. A ban on all gambling advertisements and a reduction in the number of pokie machines are some of the changes being urged by researchers at The Grattan Institute. Guest:Dr Aruna Sathanapally, The Grattan In…

Labor backbenchers are internally pushing the Albanese Government to make dental care part of the Medicare scheme. The debate has been going since the 1970's, but the renewed push comes as The Greens ramp up debate on their proposed tax plan for big business, which they say could be used to expand Medicare. Guest: Dr Mike Freelander, Labor member f…

The White House has an updated final ceasefire proposal for Israel and Hamas it says could put an end to fighting, and secure the release of the remaining hostages Eylon Levy was the global face of the Israeli Government until losing his job in March. He told RN Breakfast he is "redoubling" his efforts to rally international pressure for the releas…

New research out this morning says more than 51-million tonnes of plastic ends up in the environment each year. And it's people in wealthier countries like Australia who are among the biggest polluters. Guest: Dr Costas Velis, lecturer in Resource Efficiency Systems at the University of LeedsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

Four people are dead and at least nine are injured after a gunman opened fire at a High School in the US state of Georgia Barely a month into the new school term, and barely a couple hours after the first bell, multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Reporter: Luke Dundon…

In 2017 fire ripped through London's Grenfell Tower killing 72 people in what was Britain's deadliest fire in a residential building since World War Two. A 6 year inquiry into the disaster, headed by retired judge Martin Moore-Bick, has delivered its final, damning conclusions. Guest: Kate Lamble, BBC reporter and presenter of the podcast: Grenfell…

It's been a century since the passing of great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, but his musical masterpieces are still living on today. Some of his most popular works will be celebrated by Melbourne Opera later this month in the upcoming 'Puccini Festival' - a series of his most loved works. Guest: Helena Dix, Soprano Producer: Kimberley Price and…

The widespread use of mobiles in the last thirty years has led some people to claim the technology can cause cancer - especially in the head or neck. But a four year scientific review commissioned by the World Health Organisation and led by Australian scientists reports mobile phones do not cause cancer in people. Guest: Associate Professor Ken Kar…

Former ABC journalist Tim Bowden has died after a long illness. Bowden was a former war correspondent in Vietnam, the ABC's first correspondent in North America, author of more than 20 books, a documentary maker, historian on Antarctica, and perhaps most famously, the presenter of the long-running television program BackChat. Guest: David Brill, fo…

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.Australian Broadcasting Corporation tarafından oluşturuldu

After a 13-hour flight from the Vatican, Pope Francis has arrived in Indonesia. He'll spend 11 days in Southeast Asia, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, on the longest overseas tour of his papacy. Guest: Joshua McElwee, Vatican Correspondent for Reuters Producers: Anne Barker and Richard Crabtree…