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On The Solo Bureau today The US and Iran's ceasefire on shaky ground with both accusing the other of breaking it An Australian man detained in Thailand accused of murdering a 17yo girl apologises to the family The government doubles fines for social media platforms for under 16 account holders NSW to deploy 365 days a year drone surveillance and possible AI to spot sharksTaylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding is about to happen but no one knows where The Socceroos confident they can get their first knock out round World Cup win this weekend Host/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry Creative

On today's Saturday Special Solo Bureau, we speak to Caroline Winter, host of The Widow Diaries and Sick As A Dog podcasts about the experience of losing her husband Richard when she was just 37. It was to mark International Widows Day this week but also to just have a frank discussion about grief and death and life after and the first time you catch yourself laughing again after grief wears you down.Guest: Caroline Winter, host of The Widow DiariesClick Here To listen to The Widow DiariesHost/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry Creative

On The Solo Bureau today we whip around he country to find out about pollies in headlocks, state budget promises, chilly nude swims and Canberrans new access to Bali. Also Venezuela rocked by double earthquakes Mining giant in class action lawsuit over toxic workplace Karl Stefanovic steps away from his radio show Dutton's alleged bomb threat boy not guilty Ghislaine Maxwell says new evidence should set her free And Tony Modra is on the mend Host/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry Creative

On The Solo Bureau today we find out what the term monoculture actually means and why we already have it here in Australia.AlsoKarl Stefanovic to leave Nine after platforming a far right activist on his podcast A third case of bird flu detected this time in SA Iran and the US disagree on what they've agreed on A case of Ebola in France YouTube settles case with minor for platform addiction 5 minutes of exercise each hour offsets sitting Guest Frank Bongiorno from the University of Canberra. To read Frank's article on immigration and Australia, check it out hereHost/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry Creative

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we speak to Caroline, an old friend of mine who sadly lost her husband Richard back in 2013. This week marked International Widow's day and we wanted to find out from her, how you get back up when your future plans with your significant other are abruptly cut short. Also A ransom note reportedly explains Nancy Guthrie is dead Pauline Hanson says she won't cut paid parental leave Video in nurses anti semitism case inadmissible Albanese says Socceroos prime example of successful multiculturalism Daryl Braithwaite Retires from live performance Guest Caroline Winter you can find her work with the First Light Widow Support here Host/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry Creative

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau, we ask the questions about One Nation that we should know the answers to, what they stand for, who Pauline is and why Aussies are turning to them more than ever Also UK PM Keir Starmer has resigned Bondi attack thief faced court Second H5N1 avian flu case confirmed in Australia Vance says Iran agrees to allow UN back in Gallagher gives OK for Wonderwall to become England's World Cup anthem Liam Payne's son will inherit his estate Tony Modra has miraculously avoided serious head injury Guest Professor Mark Kenny, Director of the Australian Studies Institute ANU and the host of Democracy Sausage with Mark KennyYou can read his column on Pauline Hanson hereHost/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry Creative

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we look at the arrival of the H5 variant of avian flu on Aussie shores to see just how concerned we need to be AlsoTalks between the US and Iran begin in Switzerland The PM says fuel excise cuts will stay in place past June 30 There's pressure for another British PM to resign Concerns for the health of singer Rod Stewart The Thunderbirds are through to the Super Netball Grand Final And the Socceroos hopes at the World Cup are still aliveHost/Producer⁠⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from ⁠Foundry CreativeBird flu state contactsNew South Wales - Report a pest or diseaseVictoria – Report sick or dead wild birds and wildlifeQueensland - Report a biosecurity pest or disease or call Biosecurity Queensland on 132 523South Australia - Reporting animal disease - PIRSAWestern Australia - Avian influenza: Signs and how to reportTasmania - Report Sick or Dead BirdsNorthern Territory - Report a wild bird disease (wild birds only)Australian Capital Territory – Contact ACT biosecurity

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we whip around the country and find out what's been going down in your state or territory this week.AlsoAFL legend Tony Modra has been injured in a truck crash Net migration levels are down but not far enough JD Vance declares the 60 days of the Memorandum of Understanding have begun Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in drone attack The Socceroos hope to get through to the knock out round with just 2 winsHost/Producer⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we remember everything that led to Kyle Sandilands being paid out $12.09 million from his former ARN bosses yesterday including whether Jackie Henderson is up for a similar pay day Also Calls to simplify power bills Details of the US/Iran deal revealed Luigi Mangione defence baed on extreme mental heath crisis US health worker accuse of trying to sell Princess Kate's medical records Prince Harry taking the family back to the UK Queensland win State of Origin game 2 Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis Host/Producer⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we speak to an economist about how the Federal government's changes to Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing seems to already be impacting the Australian housing market Also The RBA has left the cash rate at 4.35% Pauline Hanson to address the National press Club for the first time today US authorities uncovered a plot to attack the White House UFC event The US/Iran peace agreement will be signed at a Swiss mountaintop resort Serena and Venus Williams have ben invited to play doubles at Wimbledon Prince George will be attending Eton College later this year Guest: Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist Ray WhiteHost/Producer⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠

On this episode of The solo Bureau we speak with Dr Jessica Genauer about the US/Iran peace deal.AlsoA Brisbane teen has faced court accused of plotting a terror attack on the Liberal party The stepson of the Norwegian Crown Prince has been found guilty of rape The woman attacked by a shark in NSW remains in a critical condition James Franco has appeared in a series of bizarre videosGuest: Dr Jessica Genauer Associate professor of International Relations at UNSWHost/Producer⁠ ⁠Claire Murphy⁠⁠If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠Find us on the socials at the⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠

On today's episode of The Solo BureauYou reached out to TSB for some information on a missing persons case. I'll give you an update on Rita Marie Collin who hasn't been seen since May.AlsoThe Socceroos are off to a flying World Cup star with a win over Turkey The interest rates predictions are in, most say the cash rate will stay on holdDonald Trump tells Israel and Iran to calm down and not ruin the peace deal talks Trump celebrates his 80th with calls from Putin and Zelenskiy The death toll in Gaza is now over 73,000Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over her edit on the docu series about America's Next Top ModelIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠Substack⁠You can find us on ⁠Instagram⁠ too

In this episode of The Solo Bureau a Book Tok girlie got the community all riled up this past week for copyrighting the phrase "Hot Girls Read" despite her not coining the phrase and thousands of others already using it on merchandise.Joined by Kally Rintoul from The Kindle Club, Claire and Kally break down the controversy and give a review of their favourite recent read, Rites Of The Starling by Devney Perry.Also, because she's our friend and she wrote an absolutely beautiful book, we wanted to introduce you to Grace Rouvray. If you have a best friend, you must read Is It Too Early To Bitch.To join the conversation subscribe to The Solo Bureau Substack and follow the show on Instagram

On The Solo Bureau today we whip around the country to see what's been going down in your state this week.AlsoDisability Ministers from across the country unite against NDIS changes Southern Cross Media to axe up to 300 staffTrump calls off Iran strikes Canada to introduce a social media ban for teens Socceroo star Mohamed Toure was missing from training If you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackYou can find us on Instagram too

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau US President Donald Trump has revealed that military action against Iran is not complete Bondi massacre accused hit with more charges Neil Daniher’s family has vowed to keep his legacy alive More than half of all Aussies think the country will experience an economic crash by Christmas Taylor Swift has taken to the stage at the premier of Toy Story 5 And we speak to Alex who relies on NDIS funding to achieve every day tasks. With cuts looming from a government decision to reign in the scheme's more than $50 billion price tag, she's concerned it will do damage to her and many more Aussie's livesGuests: Alex - NDIS participant. Read more of their work here and hereIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find us on the⁠⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ too

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau500 Aussies to lose their jobs with Barbeques Galore in voluntary receivershipNew research is warning that young tradies are substantially more likely to end their own lives than other employed menUS President Donald Trump has made history, becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA finals gameAFL great Neil Daniher will be farewelled at a state funeral held at the MCG todayRob Reiner's son has asked for money from his trust to pay for his murder defenceHugh Laurie has apologised to a journalist who he clapped back at when she criticised the TV show House.Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino have announced they have begun filming the sequel to their 1997 cult classic Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion.Guests: Laura Jackal - Founder of The Good News Hunter, follow her here and share your good news with her tooIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ You can find us on the⁠ ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠⁠ too

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we're talking redundancy, form why there seems to be a spike in them across Australia right now and we get advice from an HR expert to help those of us going through it.Also, cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will unfairly impact women, Anthony Albanese has offered a state funeral for Richard Scolyer, An offshore 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the southern Philippines, srael and Iran have promised to stop attacking each other,Today show host Savannah Guthrie has opened up about how she’s surviving and a Queensland couple has reportedly donated a massive $40 million to MND researchHost/Producer: ⁠Claire Murphy⁠Guests: Jenine Waters - Founder of Watershed WayTeala Stephens - Founder of Sacked MateIf you want to join the Sacked Mate community click here and if you're keen to share your redundancy story, you can find the link to the survey hereIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ You can find us on the ⁠Solo Bureau Instagram ⁠ too

On today’s episode of The Solo Bureau Bondi Terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been chargedPenny Wong has told a parliamentary hearing that she believes the women from the Samud Flotilla who claim the IDF sexually and physically assaulted them A ceasefire agreement struck between Israel and Lebanon has been rejected by HezbollahAustralia hit with more US tariffsAnd Sir David Beckham to get a star in Hollywood AlsoWe go round the grounds to see what's been happening in your state this weekHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM at the Solo Bureau Instagram Substack if you prefer to read the news than listen to it

On today’s episode of the solo bureau we spoke with Indigenous Times reporter Joey Guenzler about the ongoing protest at the site of the proposed Brisbane Olympic Stadium.Also An Australian man has been handed a restraining order for stalking a Princess, Queensland’s Child Safety Minister has made a policy decision that no children under the age of 5 are to remain in residential care, The SA government will hand down its first budget since their recent election landslide today, The United Nations has released a report showing the potential impact of AI data centres showing that by the end of the decade they could consume enough water to meet the drinking needs of every person on the planet for a year and Two AFL teams have broken with tradition and come together before a big game to honour the late Neil Daniher.Host/Producer Claire MurphyCarmen’s Instagram account to share your #winterglimmers from June 21 Joey Guenzler’s article on the Goori Camp Brisbane Olympic stadium built protestIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM at the Solo Bureau Instagram

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we hear about Barnaby Joyce's appearance at an anti-abortion rally in Sydney, Donald Trump's expletive ridden phone call to the Israeli Prime Minister, how much it will cost you to farewell John Farnham's singing career, how Aussies are losing to a new phenomenon known as scambling, another Director goes off on the late Val Kilmer, Dua Lipa got married and Taylor Swift is now a part of the Toy Story family.we also spoke to Carmen about her new initiative called the Winter Glimmer, a move to lift our spirits during the colder months.Carmen’s Instagram account to share your #winterglimmers from June 21 Host/Producer: Claire MurphySubstackThe Solo Bureau Instagram

On today's episode of The Solo Bureau we look into the Australian Government's decision to keep borders open to countries experiencing an Ebola outbreak, a teenage boy is charged under new rules brought in in the wake of the Bondi Terror attack, former PM Tony Abbott has a new job, the rumours are strengthening that Serena Williams is about to make her court comeback and Kylie Minogue says she's fine being single thanks.Host/Producer Claire MurphyIf you want to get your story heard here on The Solo Bureau hit up the show's Instagram DMsIf you'd rather read the news that listen to it, you can check out all these stories on my Substack

On today's first ever episode of The Solo Bureau we find out how the Victorian government plans to offset the job losses caused by AI, How the SA Government is creating a haven for first home buyers in Adelaide's north, what's ben happening overnight for Western Australians facing stormy weather, the AUKUS deal has a new, simpler solution, Israel captures a castle in Lebanon and the Jolie Pitts are fast just becoming the Jolie's.Host/Producer Claire MurphyFor story ideas, please send a DM via the Solo Bureau Instagram @thesolobureau

Welcome to the Solo Bureau.When I was made redundant from my position as a journalist from a major women's media network, I saw it as an opportunity to make news in a way that I have never been able to before. With no agenda and without the pressure to incorporate AI into everything. I have been doing this for a long time and have been able to do so because of commercial partners that paid my wages. This time I'm going solo, no money (yet) and even if I do end up taking $$, it will never (and I mean this with all my being) influence the content.So my promise to you, dear listener, is to update you, inform you, educate us both and then take ourselves out into the world armed with all the info we need to make our own choices and form our own opinions.Thanks for listening legendHost/Producer Claire Murphy