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All aboard! On today's show, our first stop is a bus stop! To inspect a new, old vehicle. Then, we'll hear about some clever bees learning new tricks, and about a game of tips that went for a whole month! After that, we'll strut along the runway with an indigenous fashion designer, before a very hairy Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. How long did…

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson said no when OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman asked if she could be the voice for a new version of ChatGPT. But they went ahead and released a chatbot that the actor thinks sounds “eerily similar” to herself. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, how do we protect ourselves from being copied? Featured…

When a boat carrying Chinese men arrived in Western Australia last month it was unusual. Not only because it’s rare for boats to make it to the mainland but those on board are almost never from China. So why are Chinese nationals so desperate to get to Australia that they pay people smugglers? Featured: Wing Kuang, ABC reporter…

It’s a tale of Australia’s richest woman, swimming stars, a renowned Indigenous artist, and a portrait. Vincent Namatjira’s painting of Gina Rinehart is apparently so unflattering the National Gallery of Australia has been asked to take it down. Now it’s making news around the world. Today, host of RN’s The Art Show, Daniel Browning, on how an atte…

Australia is meant to be transitioning to an energy future not powered by fossil fuels. But the federal government has put out an energy policy that plans for a life for gas “through to 2050 and beyond”. So, what is Labor up to given it sold itself as climate friendly at the last election? Today, chief political correspondent for the ABC’s 7.30 pro…

Robotaxis are already on the roads in some cities overseas, including San Francisco. Elon Musk wants to call his version of the self-driving vehicle the Cyber Cab and he dreams of Tesla owners sending their cars out on their own to collect passengers. But how close are we to having cars like this on Australian roads and are they really safe? Featur…

The first stop on today's show is the post office! To meet some letter sending locals. Then, we'll head to the beach to practice deep listening. After a quick dip, we'll go deep into a cave to inspect a curious discovery, and then to a shearing shed on a farm, to meet an expert shearer. After that whirlwind adventure, it's off to a different kind o…

A ‘Future Made In Australia’ has a nice ring to it. But is it really wise for the government to throw almost $23 billion at industries to help along the transition to net zero emissions and a green future? The federal opposition thinks it will just mean billionaires like Gina Rinehart get richer. Today, the host of the ABC Radio National Breakfast,…

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets. This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists. Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case aga…

The federal budget delivers a $300 power bill rebate to every household in the country, along with the previously announced tax cuts. The treasurer says it’s responsible cost of living relief that’ll force the inflation rate down faster than expected. So, could that lead to earlier cuts to interest rates? Today, the ABC’s Ian Verrender speaks with …

A former Chinese spy has revealed the lengths taken by its security services to track down dissidents overseas, including in Australia, and get them back home. Some expat Chinese who are critical of the communist party and leader Xi Jinping fear for their lives, despite being Australian residents. Today, Echo Hui on her exclusive interview for Four…