Government expands 5% deposit scheme

The nations' education ministers have agreed to make major changes to the way the childcare sector operates. 

The NDIS Minister Mark Butler has shocked some state governments with a demand they match the Federal Government's $2 billion for a new program for children with autism. 

After meeting with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, Donald Trump is planning a meeting between his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts. 

We cover a wide range of timely topics, including tariffs and US trade policy, efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, along with US government funding and budgetary efforts. Plus, a preview of President Trump’s address to Congress. Featured is Shane Lieberman, Senior Gover ... Show More

Trump says peace talks over Ukraine War will begin immediately; Growing showdown over DOGE's efforts to downsize federal government; Parade of winter storms slam U.S.; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Trump says peace talks over Ukraine War will begin immediately; Growing showdown over DOGE's efforts to downsize federal government; Parade of winter storms slam U.S.; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

A sudden order from the Trump administration threatens to cripple funding for organizations nationwide. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will appear for his Senate confirmation hearing today. And Kansas is witnessing one of the biggest tuberculosis outbreaks in modern American history. Lea ... Show More

The House is expected to vote today to prevent a partial government shutdown before midnight, but the funding bill then has to get through the Senate in time. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council will be voting this morning on a US resolution calling for “an immediate and sustained ... Show More

A federal judge has temporarily extended a pause on President Donald Trump’s so-called federal buyout plan. More than a dozen states are suing to block federal cuts to research funding. A new bird flu variant has scientists on high alert. Trump’s deportation plan may be facing a ... Show More

Inside the science and circumstances behind shark attacks in Florida; Intense search for missing Texas campers after deadly floods; President Trump signs massive spending bill into law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Federal agencies are facing intense pressure Friday to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure. Lear ... Show More

Trump puts pause on some Mexican and Canadian tariffs; Trump sets new limits on Musk’s downsizing of federal workforce; South Korean fighter jets accidentally bomb village; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Against the backdrop of a potential shutdown of the US government next month, Shane updates us on a range of priorities being addressed by Congress. We also update on the status of remaining cabinet-level confirmation hearings, along with ongoing negotiations for a Russia-Ukraine ... Show More