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Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor says a referendum on deporting dual citizens who are criminals is not a Coalition policy, but is an option

A visit to the dentist may seem like a basic necessity....but new analysis paints a dire picture for older Australians. Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows about 16-thousand people over the age 65 are hospitalised each year for preventable dental treatment, and the Australian Dental Association says that's predicted to rise by 42% in the next three years.   GUEST: Dr Chris Sanzaro, Australian Dental Association president PRODUCER: Brooke Young

In the wake of the Four Corners' expose into the childcare industry, the National Children's Commissioner is calling for child safety and wellbeing to be made a priority at national cabinet.

Medical authorities are concerned that vaccination rates for measles are declining amid a continued spike in reported cases of the highly contagious virus. NSW Health has issued another alert, with at least 29 cases reported nationwide of a virus that was declared eliminated from Australia in 2014. 

Car number plate thefts are on the rise in Australia, with Victoria and Brisbane North seeing notable increases. 

Could a constitutional change to citizenship laws harm the rule of law in Australia and damage the separation of powers that keeps our democracy afloat? Guest: Professor Kim Rubenstein, constitutional law and citizenship expert at the University of Canberra. Producer: Grace Stranger

The NSW Government will conduct a parliamentary inquiry into Northern Beaches Hospital following the tragic death of two-year-old Joe Massa after receiving care at the hospital in 2024. But locals have been left wondering what impact a second parliamentary inquiry into the embattled hospital in as little as five years will have - and whether it's finally time for the hospital to be handed back to public administration. Guest: Dr Sophie Scamps, Independent MP for MacKellar Producer: Grace Stranger

US astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to be just hours away a long-awaited return to earth, after an incredible nine months in space. The pair had launched into space as in June , 2024, for what was expected to be an eight-day test mission. Guest: Dr Sara Webb, astrophysicist and science communicator  Producer: Joe Sullivan

Over 400 people have died after following air strikes from Israel in Gaza, according to local health authorities in the war-torn territory.  The Israeli military says the air strikes will continue for as long as necessary and has even flagged a potential return of Israeli ground troops. Guest: Nebal Farakh, Palestinian Red Crescent Producer: Anne Barker 

The White House says US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to seek a limited ceasefire against energy and infrastructure targets in the Russia-Ukraine war, following a phone call lasting at least 90 minutes.  The White House has described the pause as the first step in a “movement to peace” it hopes will eventually lead to a full and lasting end to the fighting.   Guest: Mark Mazotti, Correspondent, The New York Times  Producer: Anne Barker 

The federal government has lodged diplomatic protests with China after two prominent Hong Kong pre-democracy activists were targeted by what appears to be attempts to intimidate and silence them on Australian soil. In South Australia, a pamphlet was sent to Adelaide mosques which claimed to be from a local lawyer who was pro-Israel and wanted to "wage war against Islamic terrorism." Guest: Ted Hui, practising solicitor and former pro-democracy legislator in Hong Kong Producers: Eleni Psaltis

Pressure is on the airlines and the government to do more to protect passengers from flights delays and cancelled tickets But Qantas has warned a senate inquiry into the issue, that such that a proposal would force carriers to pass on those extra costs to customers. Guest: Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senator for Victoria and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Producer: Grace Stranger 

The federal government is softening the ground ahead of a budget deficit due to be handed down by the Treasurer next week. After back-to-back surpluses, it has been expected that Labor's next set of numbers would be in the red. Jim Chalmers is set to give a speech today laying the blame on global economic turbulence, including what he calls the seismic shifts emanating out of the United States. Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer Producer: Jacqueline Breen

Victoria is the latest jurisdiction promising a crackdown on youth crime with new laws to be introduced today to create what the government says will be the toughest bail regime in the country.

An ABC Four Corners investigation has exposed systemic failures in Australia's $20 billion a year childcare industry, ranging from child abuse to failure to enforce regulation.  But is at the heart of the investigation is evidence that many private providers are prioritising profit over safety. The former chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Professor Allan Fels, says urgent government action is required to improve the sector. Guest: Professor Allan Fels, Former Chairperson, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Producer: Jacqueline Breen

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan wants both houses of state parliament to pass significant reforms to toughen bail laws this week, describing them as the toughest bail laws ever. Critics say the reforms would turn troubled young people into hardened criminals, while supporters argue that the state needs to send a strong message to young offenders. Guest: Meena Singh, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People Producers: Briana Charles and Brooke Young 

Dr Jenny Gray was CEO of a bus company at the age of 27, worked in airlines and then the banking industry, where she says she made a lot of money for rich people she didn't like.

The government has pledged an additional $573.3 million for Women's health including IVF services but with a spike in women freezing their eggs in recent years, is Australia running out of capacity for storage?

The Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association has raised concerns about the nation potentially sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.  Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he remains open to making a "small" contribution to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine if requested. Current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families are able to seek free and confidential support through Open Arms on 1800 011 046. Guest: Ian Lindgren, Chairperson, Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association Producer: Lexie Jeuniewic 

The Trump administration has deported hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador - in defiance of a court order forbidding it from using a centuries-old law to do so. The decision was made using the 18th century Alien Enemies Act - which has been used only three times in US history - and requires a president to declare the US is at war. Guest: José Luis Granados Ceja from Venezuela Analysis, an independent news website that provides news and analysis on Venezuela. Producer: Anne Barker