Radio National Breakfast
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The full unedited daily program is available on our website at:
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The full unedited daily program is available on our website at:
abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/
Episodes
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Dec 15, 2025 • 7min
The hidden gems you might have missed on TV this year
Summer holidays bring more time outdoors - and more time on the couch aimlessly scrolling through streaming TV apps.From the buzziest new shows - to award-winning series you missed throughout the year, there's plenty to choose from.Guest: Wenlei Ma, TV and film criticProducer: Clare O'Halloran
Dec 15, 2025 • 6min
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai could face life in jail after he was found guilty yesterday of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition against China.Authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong maintain the trial was fair, but Western governments and human rights groups say the verdict undermines press freedom and judicial independence.
Dec 15, 2025 • 8min
Albanese government touts $20 billion in savings in their mid-year budget update
The Albanese government is set to unveil it's latest budget update this Wednesday with Treasurer Jim Chalmers promising up to $20 billion in savings on spending.
Dec 15, 2025 • 5min
National Cabinet agrees to overhaul Australia's gun laws
State and territory leaders have unanimously agreed to strengthen Australia's gun laws in the wake of the Bondi attack on Sunday.The scale of the tragedy is reminiscent of the Port Arthur shooting in 1996, when 35 people were killed by a lone gunman.
Dec 15, 2025 • 10min
Opposition pressures government to act on antisemitism report
The opposition has offered support for a recall of parliament if legislative change is needed.Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has urged the government to focus on stamping out antisemitism.Guest: Jonno Duniam, Shadow Minister for Home AffairsProducer: Isadora Bogle
Dec 15, 2025 • 14min
Government confident states will follow through on gun reforms
State and territory leaders have agreed to strengthen Australia's gun laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.15 people have been confirmed killed after a father and son opened fire on members of Australia's Jewish community at Bondi Beach on Sunday.Guest: Tony Burke, Minister for Home AffairsProducer: Isadora Bogle
Dec 15, 2025 • 9min
Government pledges legislative change after Bondi attack
The state and federal governments have announced immediate action on gun laws in the wake of the Bondi killings, as law enforcement reveals one of the gunmen was on the terror radar.
Dec 15, 2025 • 6min
Tonga elects new prime minister
Lord Fakafanua has been elected Tonga's next prime minister by his fellow MPs, ousting incumbent prime minister Dr 'Aisake EkeThe incoming PM is one of two nobles' representatives for Vavaʻu, an island group in Tonga and one of the younger members of Tonga's parliament.
Dec 15, 2025 • 10min
Matt Preston's Summer Reading
Matt Preston - food critic, writer, broadcaster and former judge of MasterChef Australia, shares his Summer reading list with Melissa Clarke.
Dec 15, 2025 • 2h 55min
