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Jane Harrison's 1998 play Stolen has been given a new life through the Sydney Theatre Company's latest production.
Set in the backdrop of the society who wanted them erased, the five characters are part of the stolen generation, who's lives are forever changed by their childhood experiences.
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A major mission that's underway: is a Chinese spacecraft heading back to Earth, carrying the first ever samples from the far side of the Moon.So, why are these samples so significant? And who will be able to study them?
Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor
Brainteaser (answer in the audio):What could come next in this sequence:Canberra, Brussels, Beijing, Copenhagen, Cairo, ?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.
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The Big Weekend of Books kicks off tomorrow and runs across the weekend on RN and on the ABC listen app.
Host of RN's Blueprint for Living, Jonathan Green joined RN Breakfast to discuss what to expect
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States and Territories have launched a joint plea to the commonwealth to urgently boost health funding as systems around the country come under strain.
Every jurisdiction's health minister has signed a joint letter ahead of a meeting with the federal health minister today. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park joined RN Breakfast to discuss.
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What actually shapes young men's ideas of masculinity in the current world and the so-called 'status bro', and how can we bring them to the table?Dr Zac Seidler told RN Breakfast we need to move away from "the alarmist language of a crisis of masculinity" which isn't helping.
He says young men are struggling and we need to find a way forward and a way to connect with them - and is calling on men to step up to "do the work" and provide healthy role models.
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In rugby league, the try of the year helped the Dolphins to a thrilling two-point win over the Sharks last night.
In swimming, the celebrations continued at the Olympic trials in Brisbane last night. Kaylee McKeown set the second fastest time ever in the 200 metres backstroke. And In netball, the Queensland Firebirds and coach Bec Bulley part company.Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.
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China's second in charge Premier Li is set to arrive in Australia. What are we expecting from the trip? And a Senate Inquiry report into consultancy firms came out this week has prompted calls for a crackdown.
It comes as an inquiry has been set up by the watchdog to review the NACC's decision not to investigate Robodebt.
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
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A 14-month inquiry into the big 4 consulting firms in Australia brought to light some pretty shocking revelations about the industry and the public service's dependence on them.
The report makes 12 recommendations putting the ball in the government's court to crack down further on the industry. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance says the Government "will work-through the recommendations" but says the report highlights areas of reform they are "interested in" and some they're already working on.
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A new report from the 'Online Hate Prevention Institute' shows that since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza, there has been a dramatic rise in online hate in Australia.
Dr Andre Oboler, the CEO of the Online Hate Prevention Institute, told RN Breakfast there has been a concerning spike of Anti-Islamic and Anti-Semitic content online.
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The second most powerful man in China - Premier Li Qiang will arrive in Australia tomorrow for a four day visit, the first of its kind in seven years.
Panda diplomacy aside, it looks like Australia's relationship with China is on the up, with trade, investment, and potentially the return of Australian lobsters to the Chinese market.
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Six decades after Elvis did it, music mega-star Jin from K-pop boy-band BTS has just been discharged from mandatory military service and is planning his return to the stage.
So how has the K-pop industry changed while his been away.
Reporter: Luke Siddham Dundon
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As voters in the UK prepare to vote in a general election on July 4th, a new report 'Damaged Politics', suggests trust and confidence in the UK's politics and election system has never been worse.
UK election expert Sir John Curice wrote the report and spoke to RN Breakfast about the dire state of UK politics.
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In New Caledonia, French President Emmanuel Macron has suspended controversial proposed voting reforms. There are hopes it will bring calm to the country, which has been rocked by deadly protests for the last month.
Nine people died during riots that broke out across the archipelago, with the reforms interpreted by many Indigenous Kanaks as an attempt to undermine their push for independence,
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President Joe Biden has signed a 10-year security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The deal could serve as a precursor to Ukraine eventually securing NATO membership, and it aims to commit future US administrations to support Ukraine, even if Donald Trump wins the November election.
Guest: Ben Hodges, Retired Lieutenant General in the US Army where he served as a former commanding general in Europe and now a Senior Advisor to non-profit Human Rights First
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This week a teenager was arrested and released pending further inquiries for allegedly circulating explicit deepfake nude images of more than 50 students from Bacchus Marsh Grammar in Melbourne.
While the eSafety Commissioner is calling for better digital safeguards in AI technology design and deployment to prevent misuse, questions are also being asked about the legal rights of deepfake victims in Australia.
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The federal government is being urged to ban political donations from the big four consulting firms after another damning report in the wake of a string of scandals involving PwC and other major firms.
Yesterday's senate report recommended PwC reveal the names of those responsible for a breach of confidential government information.
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Tasmania's public education system is in serious trouble and needs "major reform", according to the Vice Chancellor of the state's only university.
Newly released data shows Tasmania's Year 12 attainment rate has slumped to 53 per cent - well below the national average of 76 per cent. So can the State turn itself around to educate and upskill the workforce of the future?
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In a national first, the South Australian government will introduce a ban on all political donation, in time for the next State election.
SA Premier, Peter Malinauskas says that donations distract politicians from issues they should be focussing their attention on. He told RN Breakfast the likelihood of a politicians election shouldn't "depend upon money rather than the power of their ideas" and he would like to see political donations banned federally.
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