The World Today
The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program that provides background, analysis, interpretation, and debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians. It aims to encourage informed discussion on a wide range of topics affecting the nation.
Episodes
KPMG clients reveal shock at revelations
Clients of auditing firm KPMG have faced a revealing, second parliamentary hearing.
Whistleblower David McBride walks from prison
The former military lawyer has served more than two years in jail, after being convicted in 2024 for stealing top-secret defence material and sharing it with journalists
Rate pause fails to kill housing fears
With interest rates on hold, borrowers might be breathing a sigh of relief, but they're still facing the prospect of their major asset - their home - shrinking in value, as the property market goes into decline.
Reserve Bank considers major rates decision
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its monetary policy board wraps up its meeting later today.
Spotlight on aviation safety after near-miss
A near miss at Sydney airport on the weekend involving Jetstar and Qatar planes has raised new questions about commercial aviation safety standards in Australia.
Imam's council defends October 8 speech
A speech given by an Australian Imam the day after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel the focus of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Wrong operation performed in medical mix-up
In a horrific medical mix-up, a Melbourne woman says doctors removed parts of her genitals while performing the wrong operation on her.
Antisemitism Royal Commission concerned by Islamophobic attacks
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion raises concerns a lawyer for the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network had been subjected to a series of Islamophobic attacks, following the reported comments by a prominent Jewish community leader.
Big betting companies face scrutiny over inducements
Australia's largest betting companies grilled over allegations of high-pressure inducement tactics including reports that wagering operators may have accepted stolen money from problem gamblers.
Property prices fall across Australian markets.
House prices are officially falling across the country, and previously resilient property markets are now in decline too.
Reports of Gaza peace deal emerge
Reports of a major breakthrough over the war in Gaza with Hamas and the US releasing details of a deal that would see the militant group disarm in the strip while Israel withdraws.
Labor MP raises 'politicisation' concerns after arrest
An interaction at a Darwin Thai festival is at the centre of assault allegations leading to the arrest of a Federal Labor MP.
Inflation down ahead of key RBA rates decision
Inflation rose 3.8 per cent in the 12 months to June, down from 4 per cent the previous month, and below the forecasts from economists.
Will an oil refinery secure Australia's energy supply?
As oil prices spike, the Federal government looks to onshore refining, as the tax break on fuel wind up this Sunday.
Should Jewish community security guards be armed?
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard testimony this morning on the question of whether private security guards protecting the Jewish community should now be armed.
Aus Government objects to new US tariffs
The Australian Government has lodged an official objection to new 12.5 per cent US tariffs on Australian exports announced today by the Trump administration
AI 'lab leak' sparks concern
An experimental OpenAI artificial intelligence broke out of its test environment last week and hacked into another startup.
Concerns over AusAlert emergency warning system
Next Monday afternoon, every phone in Australia will buzz, but the AusAlert emergency warning system remains in doubt
Jewish community 'unsafe' in Australia
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard from a board member of the Melbourne Synagogue that was firebombed in 2024.
Australians risk cancer to be forever young
Are Australians putting themselves at heightened risk of cancer by using unapproved peptides to chase the fountain of youth?
Telstra admits human error in senate grilling
Telstra admits human error played a role in a major network outage.
Entrepreneurs slam government's AI policy
Australia's start-up entrepreneurs react to the federal government's new, firmer hands-on AI regulation.
PM declares big AI shift
The Federal government shifts from a "hands-off" approach with a new "office of AI" to regulate the powerful technology.
Oil price spikes over Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is vowing to seize control of the vital shipping route, saying other countries should pay the US for securing safe passage.
Jewish students front Antisemitism Royal Commission
The experience of Jewish students and academics is in the spotlight this week at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
'We've let our customers down': Telstra CEO apologises
Telstra's CEO faces tough questions on her return from leave to face the fallout from a major network failure.
Fallout from Telstra failure continues
Australians continue to face disruptions today from a major Telstra network failure.
What caused Telstra meltdown
What caused the massive outage across the telco's networks this morning.
Tensions high after China missle launch
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a visit to the Solomon Islands, while China's test launch of a nuclear capable weapon in the South-Pacific has been labelled "destabilising" for the region.
PM apologises for crude Kylie Minogue comments
The Prime Minister apologises for crude 'shag, date or marry' comments about Kylie Minogue on a podcast.
Bird flu suspected in NSW
Could this the worst ski season ever amid the warmest winter on record.
Contentious gambling reforms introduced to parliament
The government's gambling reform bill is introduced to Federal Parliament, critics say it sides too heavily with broadcasters and bookies.
New details in alleged murder of Thai teenager
Fresh details in the investigation into an Australian man arrested in Thailand for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya.
Federal MP reveals toll of antisemitic attacks to Royal Commission
Federal MP Josh Burns reveals the toll of antisemitic attacks on his family in moving testimony to the Royal Commission.
Antisemitism Royal Commission hears from Bondi survivor
Bondi terror attack survivor takes the stand as the Royal Commission turns to the media.
Australians turn out for Socceroos
From classrooms to boardrooms, the nation's attention is fixed on the Socceroos as they take on Paraguay in their final World Cup group match.
Barred ISIS-linked woman allowed to return
An Australian citizen with links to Islamic State, who had previously been banned from returning, will be allowed to come home.
Power price rise sparks calls for investigation
Benchmark electricity prices have fallen, so have you checked your bill, as electricity retailers issue increases.
Contentious tax reforms to pass after Greens deal
Labor's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms to pass, after a deal with the Greens.
Auction clearances drop amid market jitters
Auction clearance rates have slipped below 50-percent - the lowest level since the start of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Small businesses react to CGT carve-out
Labor's retreat from tax changes, itself a broken election promise, draws praise from some small businesses now carved out.
Government concedes on controversial tax reforms
Capital gains tax carve outs confirmed, the PM also backs also down on a so-called "death tax".
Fuel deadline looms as government faces cost-of-living backlash
The fuel excise relief, which has made your petrol cheaper during the Iran war, is set to expire, putting the government in bind over cost-of-living measures.
Questions over US Iran ceasefire details
US and Iran sign agreement but key details remain unclear.
US confirms ceasefire with Iran
Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a cage fight at the White House - and a new ceasefire deal with Iran.
Trump hails 'great settlement' with Iran
Donald Trump's latest promise to end the war comes despite Iran saying it hasn't reached a final decision.
NSW Police Commissioner promises culture overhaul
More than 18 months after the review into the culture of the NSW Police Force was launched, the independent report has found bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels".
Fiery protests erupt in Belfast
Unrest on the streets of Belfast after a brutal stabbing attack sparked destructive anti-immigration protests.
Australia's life satisfaction slump
New data shows almost all generations of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade ago.
The legacy of Professor Richard Scolyer
World-renowned cancer researcher, Professor Richard Scolyer is being remembered as a medical pioneer dying of an aggressive brain tumour at the age of 59.
