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Treasurer Jim Chalmers challenged critics to name where to cut funding, and independent economist Saul Eslake has answered directly.  Listen to hear Eslake break down the political sacred cows Canberra must tackle to stop Australia from racking up a dangerous debt tab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has praised Sunday's rally against the sale of Victoria Barracks, describing the scenes as "wonderful". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Summary Podcast -  Australian home values are falling at their fastest pace in over a decade, with quarterly data confirming price drops across every single capital city. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates why the heat has completely left the property market and how far values could slide. Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Economics and Research at Domain, breaks down the latest market data, contrasting houses against apartments and detailing why resilient capitals and regional markets are finally cooling off. Then, Professor Hal Pawson from UNSW’s City Futures Research Centre analyzes the wider economic risks, negative equity concerns for recent buyers, and what declining property tax revenues mean for state governments. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The NSW Labour Government is moving to reduce soft plastic waste, with new legislation set to require all single-use takeaway coffee cups to be recyclable from 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Australia’s newest international hub, Western Sydney Airport, is officially welcoming its first passenger flights this weekend, unlocking round-the-clock air travel and major trade opportunities. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores the monumental feat of launching a 24-hour airport and what it means for travelers and supply chains across the country. Infrastructure Australia Chief Executive Adam Copp discusses the immense complexity of establishing a major international aviation hub, the long-term benefit of 24/7 flight operations for Sydney, and how the network will expand as more airlines come online. Then, Paul Zalai, Director of the Freight and Trade Alliance, breaks down the early success of freight operations at the site, how the facility promises faster delivery times for everyday Australians, and the massive boost it provides to Australian exporters. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary.The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From the Summary Podcast - Doctors are raising the alarm over a dangerous spike in emergency room visits linked to black market peptides, driven by misleading promises on social media. In New South Wales alone, hospital admissions from unapproved peptide use surged from just five to over 200 in a single year. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates what these substances are, why they pose such serious risks, and how health authorities are fighting to keep them off the streets. Dr. Michael Wright, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), explains the health promises enticing buyers online and the severe physical complications patients face. Then, Professor Robyn Langham, Chief Medical Adviser for the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), details how illicit peptides enter the country, regulatory enforcement efforts, and the TGA's warning to buyers and illegal sellers alike. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary.The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has drawn parallels between Victorian Premier Ben Carroll forgetting to pay for his fuel at the service station and the Labor government's spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The national secretary of the Transport Workers Union has unpacked the main concerns about driverless taxis as their arrival in Australia grows closer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - As tens of thousands of high school students sit their final end-of-year exams, schools and policymakers face a fundamental crisis: can traditional assessment models survive in a world dominated by artificial intelligence? On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how generative AI tools are reshaping the classroom and whether the future of education will shift away from memorizing facts toward mastering prompt engineering. Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals Association, discusses how teachers are tracking student capability when AI detection tools fail and how schools guide students to use technology responsibly. Then, Professor Leslie Loble from the University of Technology Sydney, an expert in AI and education, breaks down the need to overhaul legacy testing systems, the potential loss of traditional learning techniques, and whether future exams will test topic knowledge or technological fluency. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren has once again called on governments to face the 'coal-hard truth' about coal's importance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.