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Jane Harrison's 1998 play Stolen has been given a new life through the Sydney Theatre Company's latest production.

Set in the backdrop of the society who wanted them erased, the five characters are part of the stolen generation, who's lives are forever changed by their childhood experiences.
Guest: Stephanie Somerville

A major mission that's underway: is a Chinese spacecraft heading back to Earth, carrying the first ever samples from the far side of the Moon.

So, why are these samples so significant? And who will be able to study them?

Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor

Brainteaser (answer in the audio):

What could come next in this sequence:
Canberra, Brussels, Beijing, Copenhagen, Cairo, ?


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The Big Weekend of Books kicks off tomorrow and runs across the weekend on RN and on the ABC listen app.

Host of RN's Blueprint for Living, Jonathan Green joined RN Breakfast to discuss what to expect
Guest:Jonathan Green

States and Territories have launched a joint plea to the commonwealth to urgently boost health funding as systems around the country come under strain.

Every jurisdiction's health minister has signed a joint letter ahead of a meeting with the federal health minister today. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park joined RN Breakfast to discuss.
Guest:Ryan Park, New South Wales Health Minister 

What actually shapes young men's ideas of masculinity in the current world and the so-called 'status bro', and how can we bring them to the table?

Dr Zac Seidler told RN Breakfast we need to move away from "the alarmist language of a crisis of masculinity" which isn't helping. 

He says young men are struggling and we need to find a way forward and a way to connect with them - and is calling on men to step up to "do the work"  and provide healthy role models.
Guest: Dr Zac Seidler, Global Director, Men's Health Research, Movember

In rugby league, the try of the year helped the Dolphins to a thrilling two-point win over the Sharks last night.


In swimming, the celebrations continued at the Olympic trials in Brisbane last night. Kaylee McKeown set the second fastest time ever in the 200 metres backstroke. And In netball, the Queensland Firebirds and coach Bec Bulley part company.

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.