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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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Angus Taylor announces the new Opposition front bench

2/17/2026
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his new front bench, promoting key allies and relegating backers of deposed Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

Duration:00:25:39

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Angus Taylor sets out Liberal vision

2/16/2026
The Liberal Party leader, Angus Taylor, has set out a new vision for Australia focusing on reducing immigration numbers and winding back government spending.

Duration:00:25:45

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Angus Taylor wins Liberal leadership

2/13/2026
Angus Taylor has won the Liberal leadership over Sussan Ley and nominated immigration and cost of living as two of his policy priorities.

Duration:00:25:43

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Liberal leadership showdown tomorrow

2/12/2026
The Liberal Partyroom is set to meet tomorrow morning with Angus Taylor challenging Sussan Ley for the Liberal Party leadership.

Duration:00:25:42

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Protests continue as Herzog visits Canberra

2/11/2026
The Israeli President Isaac Herzog has visited Canberra just as the Albanese government condemns Israel's plans to expand settlements in the West Bank.

Duration:00:25:42

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Police brutality claims follow Sydney Herzog protest

2/10/2026
The New South Wales Premier rejects claims of police brutality after violence erupts at a Sydney protest against the visit of the Israeli President.

Duration:00:25:43

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Herzog visit sparks protests

2/9/2026
The visit of the Israeli president Isaac Herzog is prompting protests around the country.

Duration:00:25:45

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Tony Mokbel free after final case dropped

2/6/2026
The notorious Melbourne underworld figure Tony Mokbel is now a free man after prosecutors dropped a final drug trafficking case against him.

Duration:00:25:44

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Gus Lamont disappearance a 'major crime'

2/5/2026
In South Australia, detectives have declared the disappearance of 4- year-old Gus Lamont is now being treated as a "major crime."

Duration:00:25:44

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Defence sites to be sold by federal government

2/4/2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell nearly 70 Defence Department sites across the country and reinvest the proceeds in the defence force.

Duration:00:25:44

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Reserve Bank hikes interest rate

2/3/2026
In its first meeting of the year, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the interest rate to 3.85 per cent in an attempt to slow the growth of inflation.

Duration:00:25:45

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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