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RN Breakfast daily stories separated out for easy listening. RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today—along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.

  1. 9 HR AGO

    Bell Shakespeare announces 2025 theatre season

    Australia's national theatre company Bell Shakespeare has announced its 2025 season; featuring the works of one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedy, and two lesser-known works.  The season marks 35 years of Bell Shakespeare's production and national education programs.  Guest: Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare artistic director

    8 min

  2. 9 HR AGO

    Building The Extremely Large Telescope - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb

    In the Atacama Desert in Chile, on top of a mountain at 3,000m, the Extremely Large Telescope is being constructed. Inside the telescope is a 39m mirror - the size of four tennis courts - in a building the size of the Colosseum. It's a one-of-a-kind construction, but what are they building it for and will Australia be able to use it when it opens in 2028? To hear Jonathan's full report on the Extremely Large Telescope and what it means for astronomy, don't miss the Science Show at 12pm on Saturday. Or whenever on the ABC Listen App. Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Brainteaser (answer in the audio):   Can you unscramble these scientific instruments? CRIME SCOOP REMOVAL AGENT TEMPER SECTOR PEE CLOSET  For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

    7 min

  3. 9 HR AGO

    The AFL Anthem the British stole

    Since 1979 'Up There Cazaly' written and performed by Mike Brady has been synonymous with AFL and in particular the AFL Grand Final, but did you know it's also a much loved song at English soccer matches? To Mike's surprise his beloved song had been rewritten into the club song for Derby County Football Club.  Guest: Mike Brady, Singer Producer: Matt Simpson

    7 min

  4. 9 HR AGO

    Sydney's biggest cocaine crime ring smashed

    New South Wales police has broken up a major crime syndicate which they say controlled the price and supply of cocaine on Sydney's streets.  Police allege an organised crime network called 'The Commission' supplied more than one-point-two tonnes of cocaine across Sydney between February and July this year, with an estimated street value of more than $1.8 billion. Guest:Peter Faux, Commander of the NSW Organised Crime Squad, Detective Superintendent  Producer: Ali Benton

    7 min

  5. 10 HR AGO

    Ex-Republican officials endorse Harris

    More than 100 former Republican members in Congress and former national security officials have published an open letter endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for US President. The letter says that Donald Trump is "unfit to serve" and alleges he "cannot be trusted" to uphold the Constitution.  Guest:John B. Bellinger the third - served as the Legal Adviser for the US Department of State and the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration Producers:Ali Benton, Eleni Psaltis and Matt Simpson

    10 min

  6. 10 HR AGO

    Pacific push for recognition of crime of ecocide

    The Pacific Islands are some of the most vulnerable nations on earth when it comes to ecological destruction and the effects of climate change But three island nations, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa, are using the international courts to fight back.  This week the three countries have introduced a submission to the International Criminal Court in Hague, asking for an amendment to recognise ecocide as a crime against humanity. Guest: Dr. Michelle Maloney - National Convenor of Australian Earth Laws Alliance and Co-lead of Stop Ecocide Australia.

    5 min

  7. 10 HR AGO

    'No clear winners' on housing - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden

    This week we saw an all out policy war in the Senate over housing, is the Government right to think that this was pure politics from all sides? And did Labor, the Greens or the Coalition come out as political winners Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

    8 min

  8. 10 HR AGO

    Footy finals season, cricket and netball - Sport with Warwick Hadfield

    In the AFL, can Port Adelaide rise again against the Swans in the preliminary final tonight? In rugby league, will the North Queensland Cowboys make the expensive flights to Sydney worth it for their fans in the NRL tonight? In cricket, important wins for the Australian women's and men's team in separate hemispheres. In netball, the Diamonds too strong for the English Roses in Adelaide last night. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

    7 min
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