We have a new Australian of the Year, and she’s literally trained to leave the planet.
Astronaut and space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg has made history as the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
Today we sit down with Katherine to celebrate her already impressive career, and find out what the next 12 months as Australian of the Year look like ahead.
And in headlines today, Police are investigating after a potential explosive device was thrown into the crowd at an invasion day rally in Perth; Scorching heatwave conditions continue to grip Victoria, SA and parts of NSW, keeping authorities on high alert; Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in the Gaza Strip; Video of ICE shooting victim Alex Pretti show him giving tribute to veteran; Raper Kanye West has issued an apology for years of erratic behaviour and antisemitic rants claiming it was due to bipolar disorder
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CREDITS
Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
Guest: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian of the Year 2026
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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