RN Drive - Separate stories podcast

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Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest chess world champion in history

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion, after beating his Chinese rival Ding Liren.

Duration:00:07:26

Spreading Christmas cheer with The Sydney Street Choir

The Sydney Street Choir has inspired audiences around Australia and provided support and community to its members.

Duration:00:10:00

Donald Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year for second time

Donald Trump has been named as TIME's Person of the Year for a second time, just one month before he is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

Duration:00:09:04

Does the Coalition's nuclear energy plan stack up?

Six months after initially announcing their nuclear energy policy, the opposition has finally released the details on how much it's expected to cost.

Duration:00:16:34

"A scheme for nuclear reactors kicks the can down the road" says Climate Council

The Inquiry into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia was established to examine the viability of the Coalition's nuclear energy proposal. This morning representatives from the Climate Council voiced their concerns that there's not enough time to pursue a nuclear energy scheme.

Duration:00:05:42

Government incentivises big tech media deals with new tax plan

As news organisations anxiously look to a new year with very tenuous deals with Meta and Google under the news bargaining code, the Albanese government has swept in just in time to fill journalism’s Christmas stocking.

Duration:00:06:43

Government gives tech giants ultimatum to pay for Australian journalism

The federal government is moving in on tech giants to force them into commercial agreements with Australian media outlets.

Duration:00:08:30

Pompeii: From eruption to exhibition

A new exhibition brings the city of Pompeii to life, with captivating soundscapes, and digital projections with over 90 objects from the ancient city.

Duration:00:13:00

Is it legal to record your doctors appointment?

Hearing bad news from your doctor can be particularly distressing and when you’re being bombarded with information about treatment options, side effects, and medication instructions. It can be easy to get lost in all the noise and forget key pieces of information.

Duration:00:09:37

Australia moves to control regional security though major NRL deal with PNG

Australia has today finally announced a major sports deal with Papua New Guinea…one that's aimed at stopping China from gaining security foot-hold in the Pacific nation.

Duration:00:10:39

Should Syria's interim government be de-listed as a terrorist organisation?

As Syria begins adjusting to its post-Assad reality, questions remain about what the transitional government will look like and how or whether other nations will interact with it.

Duration:00:10:33

What does Syria's future look like post-Assad?

As the dust begins to settle on the whiplash removal of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, attention is turning to what the country’s future may look like.

Duration:00:10:44

Salps turning sand to jelly along Tasmania's coastline

The shores of Tasmania have turned gelatinous in recent weeks with thousands of mysterious jelly-like creatures washing ashore.

Duration:00:07:43

Are student awards a good idea?

Student awards are meant to recognise and celebrate student achievements, but are they always a good thing? Is there a risk we end up rewarding children for the wrong reasons? And, for those who miss out on an award, can it leave them feeling inferior to their peers?

Duration:00:10:29

PM unveils childcare reforms

The upcoming election campaign is shaping up to be a battle for families. The Prime Minister has announced that his Government would scrap the childcare activity test and offering 3 days subsidised care to families earning up to $530,000 a year. Guest: Georgie Dent, CEO The Parenthood

Duration:00:07:19

A cynics guide to unbelief

Sita Walker lets go of her long-held beliefs and finds freedom in unexpected places in her essay A Cynics Guide to Unbelief.

Duration:00:15:00

Warning around women in immigration detention

Aa new report by Australia’s Human Rights Commission is warning that the rights, safety and wellbeing of women in detention are being widely overlooked, compounding the risk of harassment, violence, and ill health.

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What does Syria's future look like post-Assad?