The Sunday Showdown

The remaining Bali Nine return to Australia as free men, and the Victorian government considers tough new laws to crack down on antisemitism. Plus, why is an American spelling bee pushing feminist politics on third graders?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister finally labels the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue as “terrorism”, and Donald Trump's handshake with the French President goes viral. Plus, the Indigenous community which has banned Welcome to Country ceremonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Day celebrations banned by one of the country’s biggest pub groups, and NSW bureaucrats consider new nanny state drinking laws. Plus, the HSC exam disability provisions scheme faces review as applications surge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor abandons it's controversial misinformation bill. Plus, one state considers part-time police, and should workplaces introduce break-up leave?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese vows to make Australia a ‘renewable energy superpower’, and protesters target Myer’s iconic Christmas windows. Plus, controversy over seven-minute consultations for medicinal cannabis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump completes his clean sweep of all seven battleground states by winning Arizona, and Victorians protest soaring land taxes. Plus, new data reveals the early impacts of the government’s vape crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris target key swing states in their final campaign blitz, and proof police have traffic offence targets. Plus, why did thousands of people turn up to a fake event in Dublin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LNP claims victory in the Queensland election, and a community suffers through more than a week with unreliable power. Plus, one state introduces new laws to save the live music industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The King and Queen enjoy a day out in Sydney, and the PM’s political judgement faces scrutiny following his $4.3m home purchase. Plus, students accuse their school of “religious discrimination” over uniform double standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polling shows popularity for an Australian republic is lower than ever, Steven Miles makes last-ditch efforts to avoid a Queensland election wipeout. Plus, it's been one year since Australia said 'No' to the Voice to Parliament referendum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.