Do you ever watch the news trying to get a good understanding of what’s going on in Australia, only to leave even more confused than you were to begin with? Welcome to Australia, Explained, where we get you on top of all things Down Under. Every fortnight, we drop a short, sweet and simple episode teaching you all about what’s happening in our country and the events that shaped it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the Russia-Ukraine conflict: what’s happened, why it’s happening and what to expect next.Bits and pieces mentioned:Maps of Russia-Ukraine border ...
Religious Discrimination Bill (00:23:58)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the religious discrimination bill: what it is, why it’s controversial and why it’s important.Bits and pieces mentioned:A history of the billRead ...
Anything BUT Covid News (00:23:21)
We're back for 2022! In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down all the news stories that were buried by COVID over the summer.Bits and pieces mentioned:Coalition changes refugee intake an...
Housing Horrors and 2021 Finale (00:22:29)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the housing crisis in Australia: how it started, how it’s currently going and what the future holds. We discuss housing prices, interest rates an...
Hopes of an ICAC featuring the Virtuous Victorian! (00:26:38)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we team up with Lewie from @thevirtuousvictorian to break down what is an ICAC and how Australia manages corruption. If you don’t follow his Instagram platfor...
AFL's Big Problem (00:26:18)
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault and violence against women.In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down sexual assault within the AFL: past cases, present issues and f...
EndED with Hannah Renee (00:49:05)
TW: This episode discusses eating disorders, suicide and mental illness. In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down eating disorders; what they are, how they affect Aussies and some of the...
War with China? (00:23:17)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the possibility of war with China: will it happen and why?Bits and pieces mentioned:Taiwan and China preparing for warWhat’s happening in the Sou...
Happy 1st Birthday to Australia, Explained! (00:40:33)
Our podcast turns one today! In this episode, we break down how we started, how we’re going and where we're heading.We discuss our favourite episodes, the biggest issues facing Australia right now and...
Myth of the Hunter-Gatherer (00:32:41)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the hunter-gatherer myth surrounding First Nations communities, what their lives were like before colonisation and how they practised farming/lan...
Aussies in Afghanistan (00:37:04)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the conflict in Afghanistan - the history, the role we played as Australians and the future of global politics with the Taliban in charge.Bits an...
Climate Courage (00:29:52)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down climate change in Australia: our experiences, our responses and our future.Bits and pieces mentioned:The Paris AgreementScoMo’s comments on the I...
Conspiracies: The Pursuit of "Truth" (00:30:01)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down conspiracy theories: what they are, why people believe in them and how they’re affecting Australians right now.Bits and pieces mentioned:The poli...
Beers, Bevs and Booooooze (00:17:31)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down Dry July - what it means, why it was started and what it says about alcohol culture in Australia.Bits and pieces mentioned:Government statistics ...
Covid Vaccine 102 (00:21:23)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down our vaccine rollout - what went wrong and what is currently being done.Bits and pieces mentioned:Australian vaccine dataVaccine rollout timelineW...
Are Public Broadcasters Still...Public? (00:16:34)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down public broadcasting in Australia, how they’re funded and what it means for news journalism.This episode acts as a “Part Two” to our very first ep...
Crikey! Cricket & Colonialism (00:26:11)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we talk about the intersection between cricket and politics. Particularly, how it has and will continue to shape the Aussie identity!Bits and pieces mentioned:...
Australia's #metoo moment (00:27:42)
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode will discuss topics that might trigger trauma, including sexual assault. Remember to put yourself first and switch the episode off if you need to.In this episode of Austr...
The ANZAC legend (00:23:40)
In this episode of Australia, Explained we dive deep into Anzac Day - the reality of the event and the debates that surround it.Bits and pieces mentioned:Ellis Ashmead Bartlett’s reports from Gallipol...
Eulogy for JobKeeper (00:21:57)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down JobKeeper - why it’s ending, how it affected Aussies and what will happen next.Bits and pieces mentioned:How JobKeeper has benefitted usJobKeeper...
The Tasmanian Genocide (00:26:28)
Disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following program contains names of people who have died. We extend a disclaimer to all listeners that this episode con...
Uni fees: Up, Up, Up (00:26:01)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the changes to university fees, why these decisions are being made and how it affects you.Bits and pieces mentioned:STEM and Humanities wages ove...
Dark Donations (00:26:10)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the underworld of political donations, where the money is going and why it’s being hidden.Bits and pieces mentioned:Property and construction ind...
Bye Bye Google? (00:25:55)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down what’s happening with Google at the moment, why they’re threatening to remove the search engine in Australia and what the future of news media lo...
What in the Weather? (00:22:06)
In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down weather in Australia right now, what’s happening and why it’s raining so much.Bits and pieces mentioned:Bureau of Meteorology websiteAustralia’s ...
