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On a jam packed show we will start with Blurt Around The World:
UK elections.
NAIDOC week. What is it? And why is it important? When is it?
Greece introduces a SIX day working week.
A chicken wins a Guiness World Record. What? Really?
There's a lot to talk about in Trump watch where we look at his four criminal cases.
Wencee Reality Checks lies of nuclear power in Australia, and the Kegsta fact checks trump in debate 2024!.
Then to finish off the show, on Nature Calls, the Kegsta will blurt about frogs in a jacuzzi and Wencee will show us photos from a recent wildlife photography contest.
So, let’s get on with the show!!
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Blurt Around The World
UK elections is coming up on 4th July. How much will the Conservatives lose? Do they have a chance of any positive outcomes? Find out more here →
NY Times | U.K. 2024 General Election: What to Know
It’s NAIDOC week, 7 - 14 July 2024.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 : Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud
NAIDOC Official | National NAIDOC Awards 2024 winners
Many organisations around the world are moving to a four-day week. But the Greek government has introduced a SIX-day working week →
BBC News | Greece starts six-day working week for some industries
What the cluck? A Canadian chicken can read letters and numbers →
United Press International | Canadian pet chicken identifies letters, numbers to break world record
The Hajj, a yearly pilgrimage to Mecca has sadly had some deaths this year due to the excessive heat experienced →
Associated Press | Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Trump Watch
What are the criminal cases Trump is still fighting? Will he be convicted on 11 July for the hush money case?
BBC News | A guide to Donald Trump's four criminal cases
Is Trump behind Project 2025? It’s a possible blueprint of what Trump wants to achieve if he is elected this November →
BBC News | Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained
Reality Check
The Biden and Trump debate was held on 27 June. Many of Trump’s arguments are based off lies. Here is a list of lies summed up in 3 minutes →
YouTube | A 3-Minute Fact-Check of Donald Trump's Debate Lies
Fact Check Org | Fact Checking the Biden-Trump Debate
Let’s fact check the nuclear power “solution” that the opposition leader has “announced” →
ABC News | Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants
MIT Technology Review | We were promised smaller nuclear reactors. Where are they?
Nature Calls
Researchers from Macquarie University have developed a simple and effective way to help endangered frogs survive the devastating impacts of the fungal disease chytridiomycosis by creating artificial "hotspot" shelters that allow frogs to regulate their body temperature and fight off infections →
Science Daily News | Frog 'saunas' a lifeline for endangered frog populations
Nature is a beautiful thing. Here are 25 fantastic photos of a recent wildlife competition →
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