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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.

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Episodes
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Littleproud retains Nats leadership

2/2/2026
The leader of the National Party, David Littleproud, has retained his position after an attempt to topple him failed this afternoon.

Duration:00:25:46

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Hospital funding agreement reached

1/30/2026
After a stand-off with the states, the Federal Government has agreed to allocate an extra $25 billion to fund public hospitals for the next five years.

Duration:00:25:45

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Israeli President's visit sparks debate

1/29/2026
The approaching visit to Australia of the Israeli President Isaac Herzog is already dividing opinion, as anger about the Israel-Palestine conflict continues.

Duration:00:25:43

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Bushfires claim more homes in Victoria

1/28/2026
In Victoria, fire fighters are battling six major bushfires, three of which are out of control.

Duration:00:25:44

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Extreme heat drives fire risk

1/27/2026
A severe heatwave is continuing to grip much of south-eastern Australia. Victoria has recorded a new all-time temperature record, with one town reaching 48.9 degrees.

Duration:00:25:43

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Australia Day marked with celebrations and rallies

1/26/2026
Australia Day has been observed with citizenship ceremonies and celebrations across the country.

Duration:00:25:50

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NSW Police hunt alleged killer

1/23/2026
In central west New South Wales, police have flown in specialist officers to search for a gunman suspected of killing three people including a pregnant woman.

Duration:00:25:43

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Bondi victims remembered

1/22/2026
Australia's National Day of Mourning is honouring the 15 victims of last month's terror attack at Bondi Beach.

Duration:00:25:43

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Nats senators quit opposition frontbench

1/21/2026
The fallout from the negotiations over the Government's new hate speech laws is continuing, with three Nationals senators quitting their positions on the Opposition frontbench.

Duration:00:25:43

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Hate speech Bill set to pass

1/20/2026
It now appears the Federal Government's watered down hate speech laws will get the support of Parliament after Labor struck a deal with the Liberal Party.

Duration:00:25:43

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Federal Parliament reflects on Bondi attack

1/19/2026
In Canberra, federal MPs have passed condolence motions for the victims of the Bondi terror attack as negotiations continue on proposed hate speech laws.

Duration:00:25:45

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Government hits back over hate laws

1/16/2026
The Albanese Government's senior ministers are on the offensive as the proposed hate speech and gun laws face criticism from the Opposition and the Greens.

Duration:00:25:38

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Jewish leaders urge MPs to support new laws

1/15/2026
The head of Australia's peak Jewish body is pleading with the country's political leaders to come together to pass laws aimed at tackling antisemitism.

Duration:00:25:43

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Iran protests: death toll rises

1/14/2026
The death toll from anti-government protests in Iran has climbed to more than 2,500 people according to activists, but there are fears the actual toll is far higher.

Duration:00:25:43

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Vic and Qld dealing with fires and floods

1/13/2026
Victorians affected by the devastating bushfires of the last week are sorting through the rubble of their homes and businesses.

Duration:00:25:05

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Federal MPs recalled to debate Bondi laws

1/12/2026
The Prime Minister has announced he is recalling parliament early to debate new laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

Duration:00:25:03

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Fires ravage Victoria as extreme heat persists

1/9/2026
Three people missing and more than twenty homes destroyed as bushfires ravage Victoria.

Duration:00:25:04

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Albanese announces Royal Commission

1/8/2026
The Prime Minister bows to pressure and calls a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack.

Duration:00:25:05

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Trump ramps up bid to claim Greenland

1/7/2026
Major European powers rally behind Greenland as Donald Trump reiterates his ambition to takeover the Danish territory.

Duration:00:25:01

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Albanese keeps options open on Royal Commission

1/6/2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese isn't ruling out a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, amid growing pressure from within his own party.

Duration:00:25:05