30 Best Australian News Podcasts

1. Radio National Breakfast

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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live.It is a pre-eminent thought leader in Australia.MORE Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 135.5KInstagram 416K Avg Length 98 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. 7am

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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country's best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.MORE Hosts Daniel James, Ruby Jones
Producer/Network Schwartz Media
Email ****@7ampodcast.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.5K Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact

3. Paul Murray Live

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Join Paul Murray and his team as they take an alternative look at the day's news. They also bring you one or two stories you may have missed.
Host Paul Murray
Producer/Network Sky News Australia / NZ
Email ****@news.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.7MTwitter 759.8K Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact

4. The Quicky

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.MORE Hosts Claire Murphy Yukich, Alix Nicholson, Nicole Madigan, Grace Rouvray, Gemma Bath, Kim Braddish, Taylah Strano, Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, Laura Brodnik
Producer/Network Mamamia
Email ****@mamamia.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 3.8/5Facebook 1.4MTwitter 43Instagram 389.5K Avg Length 11 min Get Email Contact

5. Full Story

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Guardian Australia's daily news podcast. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupportMORE Hosts Reged Ahmad, Nour Haydar
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 6M Avg Length 30 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

6. SBS News In Depth

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Hear the story behind the headlines. In under ten minutes each episode, we'll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.MORE Producer/Network SBS News
Email ****@sbs.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.2/5Twitter 538K Avg Length 8 min Since May 2021 Get Email Contact

7. PM

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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.
Host Samantha Donovan
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 135.5KInstagram 416K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

8. Nights with John Stanley

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Nights reviews the day's news and current affairs, follow breaking news of the night and push a unique brand of talk radio beyond sunset and through the night.
Host John Stanley
Producer/Network 2GB & 4BC
Email ****@2gb.com
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 47.2KTwitter 47.9K Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

9. SBS News Updates

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A bulletin of the day's top stories from SBS News. Get a quick rundown of the latest headlines from Australia and the world, with fresh updates each morning, lunchtime and evening.
Producer/Network SBS News
Email ****@sbs.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 1.9MTwitter 538K Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact

10. The West Live Podcast

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If you enjoyed listening to The West Live for your daily news fix, then come and join us over on The Nightly Five.  Host Ben O'Shea continues to deliver punchy news and analysis, in a new podcast to get you in front of tomorrow's news today!  Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.auMORE Hosts Ben O’Shea, Matt Tinney
Producer/Network The West Australian
Email ****@wanews.com.au
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 382KTwitter 197.9KInstagram 55.2K Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

11. From The Newsroom

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Because the news should not be boring. The best stories, told by the world's best journos - right from our newsroom at news.com.au. Hosted by Andrew Bucklow. Short, sweet, five days a week, and in your ears by 6am.Find more of the world's best stories at news.com.au, on YouTube or join our WhatsApp channel - just look for news.com.au and hit followMORE Hosts Andrew Bucklow, Bronte Coy
Producer/Network news.com.au
Email ****@news.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 3.5/5Facebook 3.1MTwitter 695.2KInstagram 276.4K Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

12. Background Briefing

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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.
Hosts Alex Mann, Paddy Manning, Annika Blau
Producer/Network ABC News
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 135.5KInstagram 416K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

13. News Club

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The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through...Then there's our limited interview series, in which Kate sits down with journalists and experts to help give you an understanding of the news behind the headlines.The Squiz is a proudly independent media business that values quality news...MORE Hosts Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Alice Dempster, Andrew Williams
Producer/Network The Squiz
Email ****@thesquiz.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 15.4KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 15.9K Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

14. The Bolt Report

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With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and offers his perspectives on national affairs.
Host Andrew Bolt
Producer/Network Sky News Australia / NZ
Email ****@news.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 150KTwitter 34.5K Avg Length 46 min Get Email Contact

15. AM | ABC Radio

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation's daily news and current affairs coverage.MORE Email ****@your.abc.net.au
Location Australia
Facebook 4.8MTwitter 2.2M Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

16. The Signal

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The Signal is the ABC's daily news podcast that helps cut through the noise to cover the biggest stories, explaining not only what is happening but why. It's an entertaining 15-minute show, perfect for the daily commute.MORE Email ****@your.abc.net.au
Location Australia
Facebook 4.8MTwitter 2.2M Avg Length 16 min Get Email Contact

17. ConspiracyOz Podcast

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ConspiracyOz is a current news site with a uniquely Australian perspective, we seek the truth that mainstream media avoids.
Producer/Network ConspiracyOz.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Avg Length 127 min Get Email Contact

18. The Update

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The Update from Nova Podcasts brings you the latest Australian and world news: from politics to sport and entertainment headlines. Releasing 3 times a day.Listen to us in your smart speaker by asking for: Nova news flash briefing.MORE Producer/Network Nova Podcasts
Email ****@novafm.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 230.3KTwitter 65.9KInstagram 63.5K Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact

19. News Fighters

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News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Producer/Network Dylan Behan
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

20. FIVEAA News Briefing

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FIVEAA news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
Producer/Network Nova Podcasts
Email ****@fiveaa.com.au
Location Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Facebook 46.7KTwitter 36.5K Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact

21. The Briefing

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A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.MORE Hosts Sacha Barbour-Gatt, Bension Siebert, Antoinette Lattouf
Producer/Network LiSTNR
Email ****@protonmail.com
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 36.2KTwitter 708Instagram 18.7K Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact

22. The Daily Aus

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This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We're a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people.TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.MORE Hosts Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler, Emma Gillespie
Producer/Network The Daily Aus
Email ****@thedailyaus.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 10.9KTwitter 7.5KInstagram 603.6K Avg Length 11 min Get Email Contact

23. Squiz Today

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A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter...MORE Hosts Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Alice Dempster, Andrew Williams
Producer/Network The Squiz
Email ****@thesquiz.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 15.4KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 15.9K Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact

24. Wake Up Australia

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A fast-paced show, focusing on current events, social issues, sport and entertainment.
Producer/Network 2GB & 4BC
Email ****@2gb.com
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 47.2KTwitter 47.9K Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact

25. Daily Telegraph - News Feed

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We're for Sydney and New South Wales, every day this podcast gives you the headlines of the day from the Daily Telegraph. You can listen on dailytelegraph.com.au, follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and ask your smart speaker to 'play the news from the Daily Telegraph'MORE Producer/Network Daily Telegraph
Email ****@news.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.4MTwitter 227.5KInstagram 192.1K Avg Length 3 min Get Email Contact

26. The Sentinel Speakeasy

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The Sentinel Speakeasy is the official podcast of the Sydney Sentinel; an independent, progressive voice in Sydney's media landscape, offering a fresh and inclusive take on Sydney. Featuring the best in local arts, entertainment, news and opinion joined by dedicated queer, vegan and youth sections, it is an online publication for the 2020s and beyond. Free to read and access at https://sydneysentinel.com.auMORE Producer/Network Sydney Sentinel
Email ****@sydneysentinel.com.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Facebook 3.1KTwitter 390 Avg Length 39 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

27. 7NEWS Australia Podcast

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The latest national and international news headlines from Australia's #1 news - 7NEWS. Find more breaking stories at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network 7NEWS Podcasts
Email ****@7news.com.au
Location Australia
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 2.6MTwitter 294.1KInstagram 503.2K Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

28. News Weekly Podcast

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Podcast by News Weekly
Producer/Network News Weekly AU
Facebook 14.6KTwitter 711Instagram 585 Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

29. 4 News Briefing

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The 4 News Briefing gives you the latest news from the 4 Newsroom From COVID-19 news, to international news, It will be covered on 4 News Briefing.
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Location Australia
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