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
Population estimated to reach 40 million by 2066
Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council - Finland is the only competition so far.
Can Labor win the immigration argument?
There's been support and pushback to a raft of migration reforms announced by Labor - with cuts targeting students, backpackers and visa overstayers.
Labor's plan to cut migration
Tougher temporary visa rules and a cut to net overseas arrivals are part of Labor's long-awaited migration policy announced today.
Oil crisis deepens as fighting spreads across Middle East
Warnings for motorists to brace for long-term pain at the petrol pump, as the world's oil crisis takes a turn for the worse.
Is AI a race to win or a race to extinction?
US President Donald Trump calls the growing chorus of concern from AI insiders a 'sick conspiracy'.
One Nation's migration policy divides
The party would slash the number of migrant places by more than 750,000.
September 11 survivor reflects 25 years on
Sydney man James Dorney was working in the south tower of World Trade Centre. From his office on the 92nd floor, he watched in-horror as the first plane exploded into the north tower.
Labor's laws to tackle illicit tobacco
The Federal Government says new laws will help prosecute those involved in the illicit tobacco trade
Digital Duty of Care laws labelled free speech threat
The Opposition has accused the federal government of an attack on free speech, as Labor reveals the details of its proposed laws to regulate dangerous and addictive content on social media platforms.
Murder trial of slain Perth brothers begins in Mexico
The parents of the men have spoken as the trial gets underway, amid tight security.
One Nation reveals superannuation policy
One Nation proposes early access to superannuation to pay for rent or a mortgage
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño
Experts say the world is facing a "super-sized" El Niño event -- that could be the strongest in more than 70 years.
Economists issue warning over productivity
The national debt helpline has just recorded the highest number of calls for the month of August ever.
More Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet
Five Australians are found safe and 38 still missing in the Himalayas disaster which had claimed more than a thousand lives.
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels
The search for survivors in hydro tunnels in Nepal continues as the Australian government sends aid.
Nepal tunnel rescue efforts intensify
43 Aussies are still missing in Nepal after destructive floods, as rescuers race to free hundreds trapped inside hydropower tunnels.
Desperate search for survivors in Nepal
The latest on the desperate search for those missing after catastrophic flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border;
Nepal landslide 'disaster of epic proportions'
Hundreds have been killed, including dozens of international travellers drawn to Nepal's mountainous scenic beauty.
Inflation slightly down at 3.5 per cent
Inflation has cooled slightly in new figures, which show prices rose 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July
US fires a warning for Australia's summer as El Niño looms
In what could be a warning for the coming Australian summer, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as wildfire rips through parts of Nevada.
Bird flu outbreak crosses to mammals
The new escalation point comes after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead at Beachport in South Australia;
Swans coach, captain apologise as scandal engulfs the club
Dean Cox and Callum Mills have apologised for the behaviour of some of their players, who have been sanctioned for breaching club standards over their actions in a Melbourne hotel.
Israel's Ambassador called in over Zomi Frankcom investigation
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage over an IDF investigation into the killing of the Australian activist.
Swans ban players, as investigation continues
The club has banned five players for the remainder of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation.
Bombshell Sydney Swans allegation rocks AFL
Several players have been linked to an alleged sexual assault investigation, raising questions over whether the AFL should introduce a no-fault stand-down policy.
Backpackers, students targetted in migration stoush
The political debate over Australia's migration intake continues this week, with a fight over who should go, and who should stay.
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.
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