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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.

2026 Solstice Media Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Labor’s budget promises fairness – does it deliver?

    Labor’s budget promises fairness – does it deliver?
    May 12 2026

    It was a budget framed around fairness for workers and for young people locked out of the housing market.

    Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget restricts negative gearing – though not for anyone who was already doing it – while also promising to increase housing supply and deliver a $250 tax cut for workers.

    Chalmers wants the budget to be seen as ambitious – but is it?

    Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on what the Treasurer is promising - and whether it delivers.

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    Guest: Press gallery journalist, Karen Middleton

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    17 mins
  • Did Coles and Woolies con customers?

    Did Coles and Woolies con customers?
    May 11 2026

    Tim Tams and Tiny Teddies aren’t usually the stuff federal court cases are made of, but product by product, dollar by dollar, the ACCC has been building its case against supermarket giants Coles and Woolies over what it claims were fake discounts.

    Now, both cases have wrapped and the judge is reviewing the evidence.

    With inflation and grocery prices soaring, the timing couldn’t be more crucial.

    Today, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho on the case against the supermarket giants, and its implications for Australian shoppers.

    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: Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho

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    18 mins
  • Bonus ep: Why One Nation’s win changes the game

    Bonus ep: Why One Nation’s win changes the game
    May 11 2026

    It’s something Pauline Hanson has been eyeing for years – and on the weekend, she finally got it: a seat in the lower house.

    Her candidate for Farrer, David Farley, did even better than expected: he was elected on 57 per cent of the vote.

    It changes things not just for Pauline Hanson and One Nation, but for the country.

    Today, contributing editor for The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, on the power of populism right now, and what One Nation wants next.

    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: Contributing editor for the New Daily, Amy Remeikis

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    17 mins
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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!

Saturday Paper and Monthly follow ups

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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.

Proven right every time

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

Left wing tripe

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