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Every weekday morning, RN Breakfast provides the most comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events on Australian radio. Hosted by one of our country’s most respected and experienced journalists, Patricia Karvelas, the program is the show informed Australians wake up to.

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RN Breakfast, 13th May 2024

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

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segment 1 of 14

Katy Gallagher: this budget has been 'challenging'

The Treasurer has assured the public the government's reducing inflation, releasing treasury forecasts showing inflation could be back in the RBA target range by the end of this year, even lower than the RBA's forecast.

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Katy Gallagher at parliament press conference
Duration: 11 minutes 32 seconds
segment 2 of 14

Opposition questions government's inflation forecast

The opposition has questioned the government's revised budget forecasts that inflation could drop into the RBA's target band by the end of this year.

Published:

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Duration: 9 minutes 40 seconds
segment 3 of 14

Egypt joins South Africa genocide case against Israel

Overnight, the Egyptian Government announced it is joining South Africa's Genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

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Duration: 11 minutes 45 seconds
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Budget reception will be dependent on 'mix of measures' - Politics with Michelle Grattan

The government's framing this as a mum and dad budget - how is it likely to be received? The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

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Duration: 3 minutes 48 seconds
segment 5 of 14

Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order

Israel has told tens of thousands more Palestinians to leave Rafah as it steps up its military offensive in southern Gaza, despite warnings from allies including the U.S.

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A man and three younger men move a trailer overflowing with goods wrapped in blankets.
Duration: 9 minutes 44 seconds
segment 6 of 14

Classic music that makes you feel good - Music with Russell Torrance

Voting is open now for the Classic 100, and the theme is 'music to make you feel good.' Guest: Russell Torrance, ABC Classic Drive presenter

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Duration: 7 minutes 13 seconds
segment 7 of 14

Government to cap international students

Universities and private education providers are bracing for a cut to the number of international students coming to the country, as the federal government looks to reduce immigration levels.

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Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds
segment 8 of 14

Aurora Australis and Borealis put on show

It was the natural sky show that wowed sightseers across the nation throughout the weekend.  The Aurora Australis and Borealis danced across the night skies in an event that many described as a sight for the ages.

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Duration: 5 minutes 53 seconds
segment 9 of 14

Four Corners: ex-China spy goes public

For the first time ever, a former spy for China's secret police has gone public, risking his own safety to reveal the covert and illegal operations China carries out overseas.

Published:

Headshot of journalist Echo Hui
Duration: 7 minutes 11 seconds
segment 10 of 14

Govt to ban live sheep exports by sea 2028

The federal government will ban the export of live sheep by sea by May 2028 - an announcement which keeps with a promise it took to the last election.

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Duration: 7 minutes 53 seconds
segment 11 of 14

Whyalla steelworks damage a blow to sovereign manufacturing

Hundreds of workers face a lengthy stint of reduced pay and hours after the blast furnace at Liberty's Whyalla steelworks has been damaged during repairs.

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Whyalla steelworks
Duration: 7 minutes 35 seconds
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Can Australia compete on solar manufacturing?

This week's budget will reveal more details about the Future Made in Australia Act, designed to offer tax incentives to unlock billions of dollars of private investment in priority manufacturing areas.

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Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds
segment 13 of 14

Russian troops push deeper into northern Ukraine

Russian troops have launched a new assault in Ukraine's north-east, with Kyiv rushing in reinforcements to the Kharkiv region as heavy fighting continues.

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Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv.
Duration: 7 minutes 32 seconds
segment 14 of 14

Laser clinics franchising scandal - Analysis with Adele Ferguson

Since opening in 2008,  Laser Clinics the Australian chain of hair laser and non-surgical cosmetic treatments has grown into a global franchise of more than 200 businesses.

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Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds
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