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Are Public Broadcasters About To Lose Their Subsidies?

Republicans often call for cutting off the funds but have never actually done the deed. Here's why this time might—might—be different.

Reason

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election.

The Conversation

Brisbane Greens MP joins OnlyFans to ‘make people pay attention’ to HIV prevention drug policy

Exclusive: Stephen Bates spruiks free PrEP and PEP proposal on subscription platform best known for adult content, as well as on dating app Grindr

The Guardian - AU

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What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

Who could possibly argue with the idea that the ABC should be efficiently run and produce excellent programs?

The Conversation

Trump flags ‘major tariff on pharmaceuticals’ as trade chief says US ‘running up score’ on Australia

US president says he will shortly announce the new tariff on pharmaceuticals but does not give any details

The Guardian - AU

Trump has Australia’s generic medicines in his sights. And no-one’s talking about it

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar.

The Conversation

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

For 11 seasons, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family tree

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Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years premieres tonight on PBS

The music special Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years will see performances from Chris Stapleton, Indigo Girls, Leon Bridges and more

WhatToWatch

White House Cites Tariff Reports That Undermine Its Own Claims

Attempting to defend Trump's tariffs, the White House points to studies that show they raise prices, cut manufacturing output, and lead to costly retaliation.

Reason

Australian exporters brace for immediate US tariffs on Trump’s ‘liberation day’

Government ministers still in the dark on tariffs as White House dangles hope of ‘good negotiation’ with president

The Guardian - AU

Call the Midwife season 14 finally lands in the US - but prepare yourself for a Lucille bombshell

Call the Midwife season 14 has finally arrived on PBS and it might just be the best season yet.

WhatToWatch

MTG’s DOGE fight is a hot mess

PBS and NPR have successfully defended public media from defunding in the past. This time feels different

Salon

Tariff Nation

Plus: NPR/PBS funding possibly threatened, Trump's "war authorities," and more...

Reason

‘Fire Elon, save Elmo’: Democrats mock Republican hysteria over PBS and NPR in DOGE committee hearing

Democrats demand oversight of DOGE cuts, not public media, while GOP rages over drag queens and ‘communist’ content

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The Conversation

60-day scripts were supposed to save time and money. So why are we still waiting for cheaper medicines?

Labor has committed A$690 million over four years to cut the maximum cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to $25. The Coalition has matched the promise, which is estimated to save Australians $200 million a year.

Latin Times

Democrats Substitute PBS Characters for Trump Admin in Remarks on Efficiency: 'Arthur Has Not Fired Independent Watchdogs'

Democrats used PBS characters to mock Republican efforts to defund public media.

The Guardian - US

NPR and PBS testify in heated hearing of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Doge panel

Heads of both NPR and PBS testify amid renewed Republican effort to defund US public media

Roll Call

Greene calls for ‘complete and total’ defunding of NPR, PBS - Roll Call

In a DOGE panel hearing that hit on Sesame Street and Hunter Biden’s laptop, Republicans grilled public media heads, accusing them of bias.

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How Will The 2025 Budget Affect Young Aussie Women?

New tax cuts, cheaper contraceptives and more — here’s everything you need to know.

The Guardian - AU

What the federal budget means for your generation – gen Z, millennial, gen X or boomer

Tax cuts, more funding for Medicare bulk billing, the PBS and education are all welcome – but a lack of ambition on housing is a sore point

Tom’s Guide

How to watch ‘Marie Antoinette’ season 2 online – stream the costume drama from anywhere

The two year wait for the next installment is finally over. Here's how to watch ‘Marie Antoinette’ season 2 online and from anywhere in the world.

WhatToWatch

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light sequel premieres on PBS tonight

A decade after the first installment, Wolf Hall: The Mirror returns with stars Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis

The Guardian - AU

Big pharma is taking aim at Australia’s PBS. Could Trump force us to pay more for medicines?

Big pharma US wants to sell more drugs in Australia for more and its demands are now entangled with the ongoing trade tariff war

The Conversation

Australia’s PBS means consumers pay less for expensive medicines. Here’s how this system works

The United States pharmaceutical lobby has complained to US President Donald Trump that Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is damaging their profits and has urged Trump to put tariffs on pharmaceutical imports from Australia.

The Conversation

Will the US trade war push up the price of medicines in Australia? Will there be drug shortages?

Talks of a trade dispute between the United States and Australia over the cost of medicines have no doubt left many Australians scratching their heads.

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