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7am

By: Solstice Media
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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

2025 Solstice Media
Politics & Government
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  • Will Australia go to war over Taiwan?
    Jul 17 2025

    Australia is caught in a perilous balancing act.

    This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Premier Xi Jinping to stabilise ties with China; as leaks from Washington revealed the steep demands of our AUKUS agreement with the United States.

    In the shadow of rising tensions over Taiwan, the question of where Australia stands, and who we stand with, has never been more complicated.

    Today, host of the ABC podcast Global Roaming, Hamish Macdonald, on how the Albanese government is navigating our fraught alliances – and whether we could be headed for war.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

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    Guest: Host of the ABC podcast Global Roaming, Hamish Macdonald

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    15 mins
  • ‘Mabo didn’t win the first time’: Torres Strait Islanders will continue climate fight
    Jul 16 2025

    The Federal Court has dismissed a landmark class action brought by Uncles Paul Kabai and Pabai Pabai – two Torres Strait Islander men who said Canberra owed them a duty of care to safeguard their homelands from rising seas.

    Justice Michael Wigney accepted the islands are being “ravaged by human-induced climate change,” yet ruled the law offers “no real or effective” path to relief – and the Commonwealth argued Torres Strait Islanders can “protect themselves” by moving.

    The Uncles insist losing is not an option and vow to keep fighting.

    Today, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer and contributor to The Saturday Paper Ben Abbatangelo on how a court recognised the crisis but left the Torres Strait to face it alone – and what the government’s defence reveals about its climate stance.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

    Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram

    Guest: Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Ben Abbatangelo.

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    16 mins
  • Why the Envoy’s plan to tackle antisemitism could backfire
    Jul 15 2025

    It’s been a year since the Albanese government appointed Jillian Segal to the role of Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia.

    Last week, alongside the Prime Minister, Ms Segal released her plan.

    It recommends media organisations should be monitored and funding should be withheld from universities and cultural institutions if they don’t stop antisemitism.

    But critics say what she’s proposing could backfire.

    Today, human rights lawyer and executive officer at the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz, on the rise in antisemitism and what should be done to stop it.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

    Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram

    Guest: Human rights lawyer and executive officer at the Jewish Council of Australia Sarah Schwartz

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    16 mins

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Saturday Paper and Monthly follow ups

I enjoy these reports, following up on our politicians and their policies! Informs me, and gives me more facts to deal with the false news coming from the regular media!

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Proven right every time

It's extraordinary how often the 7am podcast finds an angle that every other outlet has missed, and which turns out to be CRUCIAL months or years later.

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Left wing tripe

This podcast is strongly left wing and biased. It always paints Liberals in a bad light. Not worth it.

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