Australia, Explained

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 conflict [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60506682] Vox Explained: Russia-Ukraine crisis [https://www.vox.com/22917719/russia-ukraine-invasion-border-crisis-nato-explained] Australians wanting to fight in Ukraine [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/28/do-not-go-australians-warned-against-travelling-to-ukraine-to-fight-russian-invasion] This week, Tania recommended reading English-translated Russian news outlets (Tass [https://tass.com/ukraine?utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google.com&utm_referrer=google.com] and Interfax [https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/]) to analyse how the conflict is being perceived in Russia. Vanessa recommended the Global Conflict Tracker [https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/?category=us] to keep an eye out on other conflicts/crises happening elsewhere. If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends! Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/australiaexplainedpod/] @australiaexplainedpod. Audio and sound production: Liam Unwin @astriidastriidastriid [https://www.instagram.com/astriidastriidastriid/] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 bill [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/what-is-the-religious-discrimination-bill-and-how-could-it-affect-australia/a3bde388-41f9-4fed-b86e-d1ac2c6d798f] Read the initial drafts of the bill [https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/consultations/religious-discrimination-bills-second-exposure-drafts] Citipointe Christian College statement [https://citipointe.qld.edu.au/news/media-statement-enrolment-contract-withdrawal/] Penrith Christian School controversy [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/07/sydney-private-school-lists-same-sex-relationships-along-with-abusive-relationships-as-not-acceptable] School experiences of LGBTQ+ kids [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14681811.2015.1080678] Is religion coming under attack? [https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-in-god-s-name-did-we-get-here-20220211-p59vnw.html] This week, Tania recommended an episode of our favourite SBS show, You Can’t Ask That [https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that/series/1/video/LE1517H003S00], with transgender people. Vanessa recommended her favourite book, Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari [https://www.amazon.com.au/Sapiens-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0099590085/ref=asc_df_0099590085/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341773624021&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17120081920348912567&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071393&hvtargid=pla-394582189174&psc=1], which discusses the role of religion during human evolution. If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends! Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/australiaexplainedpod/]. Audio and sound production: Liam Unwin @astriidastriidastriid [https://www.instagram.com/astriidastriidastriid/] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 and visas [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/dec/18/coalition-slashes-costs-for-sponsoring-refugees-as-new-resettlement-scheme-hailed-as-watershed-moment] Our previous episodes on asylum seekers (Part 1 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1n68UX4Ae5gpaWiRUgzPZU?si=ac3326fa32be4f0f] and Part 2 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YLS5C4h2SoepUPnVW8wY2?si=f02478c5dbe14914]) Indigenous Voice in Parliament [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-17/indigenous-voice-to-parliament/100708186] Kurri Kurri gas plant [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/20/nsw-approves-morrison-governments-600m-kurri-kurri-gas-fired-power-plant] This week, Tania recommended an ABC article [https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-12-30/health-stories-of-2021-that-you-may-have-missed-because-of-covid/100694228] that details some health stories you might have missed; but worldwide! Vanessa recommended a website [https://www.governmentnews.com.au/] that posts slightly mundane, but actually pretty interesting articles about government decisions that you probably wouldn’t hear about otherwise. If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends! Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/australiaexplainedpod/] & TikTok @australiaexplainedpod. Audio and sound production: Liam Unwin @astriidastriidastriid [https://www.instagram.com/astriidastriidastriid/] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 and wage growth as major areas of concern. Disclaimer — The information in this episode is for general information only. It should not be taken as professional advice from Australia, Explained. You should consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other advice to check how the podcast information relates to your unique circumstances. Australia, Explained is not liable for any loss caused, whether due to negligence or otherwise arising from the use of, or reliance on, the information provided directly or indirectly, by use of this podcast. Bits and pieces mentioned: Home Ownership Census Data [https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/home-ownership-and-housing-tenure] Why have housing prices increased? [https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/australias-housing-hard-crash-or-soft-landing] Housing prices vs. wage growth [https://www.businessinsider.com.au/property-price-growth-wages-corelogic] This week, Tania recommended different micro-investing apps such as Raiz or Spaceship that may help you invest in other asset classes besides property. Vanessa recommended an article by the ABC [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-26/rai-rental-market-approaching-catastrophe-queensland/100651346] about the housing price boom in Queensland and how it’s affected the rental market. If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends! Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/australiaexplainedpod/] & TikTok @australiaexplainedpod. Audio and sound production: Liam Unwin @astriidastriidastriid [https://www.instagram.com/astriidastriidastriid/] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of Australia, Explained, we team up with Lewie from @thevirtuousvictorian [https://www.instagram.com/thevirtuousvictorian/]to break down what is an ICAC and how Australia manages corruption. If you don’t follow his Instagram platform… GO! THERE’S NO TIME TO WASTE! Bits and pieces mentioned: CPI Index [https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2020] Dark Donations episode [https://australiaexplained.wixsite.com/podcast/podcast-1/episode/4646248b/dark-donations] Gladys Berejiklian story [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/oct/29/ill-fix-it-gladys-berejiklian-told-secret-lover-she-secured-more-than-100m-for-hospital-in-his-electorate-icac-hears] ScoMo and ICAC [https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/weakest-watchdog-report-slams-morrison-plan-for-integrity-commission-20211005-p58xgd.html] ICAC stats [https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/pm-should-take-his-cue-from-voters-and-support-a-strong-federal-icac-20211029-p594i0.html] This week, Tania recommended our Dark Donations episode [https://australiaexplained.wixsite.com/podcast/podcast-1/episode/4646248b/dark-donations] to emphasise how important it is you listen to it. Vanessa recommended an article [https://theconversation.com/with-a-federal-election-looming-is-there-new-hope-for-leadership-on-integrity-and-transparency-170452] from The Conversation that encapsulates why we need stronger corruption regulations. Lewie recommended a list of his favourite Aussie political instagram accounts; @toiletpaperaustralia [https://www.instagram.com/toiletpaperaustralia/], @thebargainingcode [https://www.instagram.com/thebargainingcode/], @conservative_liberals [https://www.instagram.com/conservative_liberals/], @aussieleftie [https://www.instagram.com/aussieleftie/], @australianlaborpolitics [https://www.instagram.com/australianlaborpolitics/], @slide2theleft [https://www.instagram.com/slide2theleft/]& @sit_down_australian [https://www.instagram.com/sit_down_australian/]. If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a fortnightly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends! Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/australiaexplainedpod/] & TikTok @australiaexplainedpod. Audio and sound production: Liam Unwin @astriidastriidastriid [https://www.instagram.com/astriidastriidastriid/] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.