The Morning Edition

Tony Wright on the best and worst prime ministers, and the courage needed now

Today we have something special and a little bit different because Tony Wright, one of the stalwarts of Australian political writing, is stepping back from daily newsroom duties after 50 years in journalism.For about 30 of these years, Tony reported on federal politics. Bob Hawke was the first prime minister he covered, while Paul Keating often rang Tony at home in the mornings to, at first, berate, and then debate, the stories he had written. He witnessed great moments - such as the apology to the stolen generations - and the fracturing of Australian politics from the Rudd-Gillard era. Today, Tony talks to Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal. Background reading ‘Hawkie would like to see you’: Lessons, power and nostalgia from 30 years in the press gallery If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's shock South Korea decision

We know that Donald Trump has made a habit out of rewarding dictators and throwing off the shackles of long-standing relationships with allies. Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses Donald Trump’s latest appeasement of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, and the threats he’s issued to Oman. Background reading Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations

Another scandal involving an alleged sexual assault has erupted in the AFL.This time, a number of players from the Sydney Swans have been spoken to by police after an alleged incident said to have taken place in the early hours of Monday.Today, The Age’s chief AFL writer, Jake Niall, discusses what's known, and not known, about what's unfolded.And, just a note, we're not suggesting the players are under investigation by police, just that they are assisting with their inquiries. Background reading: 'Men run the AFL and it is time they fixed its dark underbelly.' ‘Extremely disappointed’: Cox breaks silence as police release update on Swans investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is our housing bubble about to burst?

Our four biggest banks say that fewer people are taking out mortgage loans. One has even forecast a significant fall in house prices in two cities. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has issued a stern warning ... Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright discusses whether the housing bubble is indeed starting to burst. Background reading Air is coming out of the housing bubble. Is now the time for first home buyers? The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science has given us another reason to love dogs

Which dog owners among us haven’t wondered about their pets: What are they thinking? Do they like me? Are they – oh no! – judging me?Well, a new study has revealed that dogs are even better at reading our emotions than chimpanzees, our closest evolutionary relative.Today, science reporter Angus Dalton on how researchers reached this conclusion, and how to help our dogs lead their best lives.The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.