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    Plus, having a baby should be one of the happiest times in a person's life... so what's with post-natal rage?

    And in headlines today, Elon Musk has announced a new political party, deepening his split with former ally President Donald Trump; A man has been charged over a fire at a Melbourne synagogue on Friday night; A woman in her 50s is in hospital after being seriously injured in a lion attack at a Queensland zoo over the weekend; Tributes are pouring in for Australian actor Julian McMahon, who has died of cancer at the age of 56.

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    Guests: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists

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  • Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes US House In Tight Vote
    Jul 4 2025

    A childcare operator is urgently reviewing its records amid concerns that an accused child sex offender may have worked at centres longer than previously believed; Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has passed the U.S. House of Representatives; A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales has died after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus; Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have ended their engagement and will now co-parent their daughter, Daisy Dove.

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    Jul 3 2025

    The verdict is in for crimes stacked against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.

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    And in headlines today Former Royal Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald has criticised the governments who haven't fulfilled the 2015 recommendation to implement a national model for working with children checks after man was accused of sexually abusing children in daycare; Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump that Moscow will not be backing down from achieving their goals in Ukraine; Catherine the Princess of Wales has explained how the time after cancer treatment can be a difficult time; Singer Lily Allen says not wanting to have a baby is reason enough to have an abortion

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    Jul 2 2025

    A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences against babies and toddlers, sending shockwaves through the early childhood sector.

    As calls grow for more protection and safety protocols, we hear from the already small group of male educators, who are just concerned as parents.

    And in headlines today Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of prostitution-related offences but cleared of more serious charges; Hamas has suggested it's open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel but is stopping short of accepting the US-backed proposal over whether it will end the war; Kayne West has had his Australian visa cancelled over a controversial song referencing Adolf Hitler in which the singer claims to be a Nazi; Oasis have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? that will feature new unplugged versions of classic tracks

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