35 Best Australian News Podcasts

1. RN Breakfast

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RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today - along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.MORE Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 325.3KTwitter 69.9KInstagram 64.2K Frequency 4 ep/week Avg Length 132 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. RN Drive

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RN Drive takes you behind the day's headlines, with an engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia and around the world.
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 282.9KTwitter 97.2KInstagram 64.2K Frequency 5 ep/week Avg Length 80 min Get Email Contact

3. 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
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.1KTwitter 6.8KInstagram 9.7K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

4. 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.
Producer/Network Sky News Australia / NZ
Email ****@news.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.6MTwitter 688.2K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact

5. The Quicky | Mamamia

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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 Host Claire Murphy Yukich
Producer/Network Mamamia
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.3MTwitter 39Instagram 313.8K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

6. Full Story

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You've seen the headlines, now hear the Full Story. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. 
Hosts Reged Ahmad, Nour Haydar
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.8MInstagram 5.9M Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 24 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

7. SBS News In Depth

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SBS News brings you breaking news and the latest global headlines. Tune in to listen to interviews & feature reports from SBS News.
Producer/Network SBS
Email ****@sbs.com.au
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 1.9MTwitter 537.4KInstagram 191.4K Frequency 6 ep/day Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

8. PM | ABC Radio

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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day. It covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia's geographically and culturally diverse community.MORE Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@your.abc.net.au
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 4.8MTwitter 2.2M Frequency 3 ep/week Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

9. 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.
Producer/Network 2GB & 4BC
Email ****@2gb.com
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 47.2KTwitter 46.6K Frequency 8 ep/day Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact

10. Australia Wide | ABC Radio

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Every weekday, catch up with Sinéad Mangan as she explores news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.
Host Sinéad Mangan
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@your.abc.net.au
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 40.4K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

11. SBS News Updates

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SBS News brings you breaking news and the latest global headlines. This podcast is a bulletin of the day's top stories from SBS News.
Producer/Network SBS
Email ****@sbs.com.au
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 1.9MTwitter 537.4K Frequency 3 ep/day Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact

12. Background Briefing

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Background Briefing is daring narrative journalism: Australian investigations with impact. Our award-winning reporters forensically uncover the hidden stories at the heart of the country's biggest issues.MORE Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 921.2KTwitter 137KInstagram 401K Frequency 3 ep/month Avg Length 28 min Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

13. The West Live Podcast

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There's only so many hours in the day. We get it! The West Live will get you up to speed each weekday, in a punchy 10 minute news podcast. The West Australians' Ben O'Shea and Channel 7's Matt Tinney discuss the stories everyone's talking about.MORE Hosts Ben O’Shea, Matt Tinney
Producer/Network The West Australian
Email ****@wanews.com.au
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 377.6KTwitter 195KInstagram 54.6K Frequency 6 ep/day Avg Length 6 min Get Email Contact

14. From The Newsroom

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Every morning, afternoon and across the weekend the team at news.com.au get you your headlines, entertainment, sport and everything in between in bitesize easily digestible mini-podcast chunks.MORE Producer/Network news.com.au
Email ****@news.com.au
Apple Rating 3.5/5Facebook 1.7MTwitter 693.2KInstagram 241.1K Frequency 2 ep/day Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact

15. Pacific Review

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A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 292.3KTwitter 8.5K Frequency 2 ep/week Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

16. 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.
Producer/Network Sky News Australia / NZ
Email ****@news.com.au
Facebook 134.5KTwitter 34.8K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 48 min Get Email Contact

17. News Fighters

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News Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.
Producer/Network Dylan Behan
Email ****@newsfighters.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 274Twitter 1.1KInstagram 99 Frequency 3 ep/year Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

18. The World Today | ABC Radio

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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@your.abc.net.au
Facebook 4.8MTwitter 2.2M Frequency 4 ep/week Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

19. 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
Facebook 4.8MTwitter 2.2M Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 20 min Get Email Contact

20. 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
Facebook 4.7MTwitter 2.2M Frequency 5 ep/week Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact

21. The Daily Aus

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Be the smart friend in your group chat by listening to the The Daily Aus podcast every weekday morning. TDA co-founders Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski look at the the biggest headlines of the day before deep diving into a story that matters to you all explained simply.MORE Hosts Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler, Emma Gillespie
Producer/Network The Daily Aus
Email ****@thedailyaus.com.au
Facebook 6.3KTwitter 7.5KInstagram 526.6K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

22. 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
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Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 128 min Get Email Contact

23. The Update

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A twice-daily short form podcast keeping you up to date on all the latest news, from politics to sport and entertainment. Listen to us in your smart speaker by asking for: Nova news flash briefing.MORE Producer/Network Nova Podcasts
Email ****@novafm.com.au
Facebook 232.4KTwitter 67.4KInstagram 62.3K Frequency 2 ep/day Avg Length 5 min Get Email Contact

24. 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 FIVEAA
Email ****@fiveaa.com.au
Facebook 43.8KTwitter 36.5K Frequency 2 ep/day Avg Length 5 min Get Email Contact

25. The Briefing

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A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews, all in under 20 minutes. Published at 6am Monday to Saturday, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for the morning commute, coffee or exercise.Hosted by Tom Tilley and a cast of rotating co-hosts Jan Fran, Katrina Blowers, Antoinette Lattouf and Jamila Rizvi. Brought to you by LiSTNR, download the app for free.MORE Hosts Sacha Barbour-Gatt, Bension Siebert, Antoinette Lattouf
Producer/Network LiSTNR
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Facebook 36.2KTwitter 708Instagram 14.6K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

26. Squiz Today

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Published each weekday at 6.00am, our daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine - perfect for the commute, the gym or over a coffee.MORE Email ****@thesquiz.com.au
Facebook 14KTwitter 3.3KInstagram 13.2K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

27. Wake Up Australia with Michael McLaren

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A fast paced programme, focusing on current events, social issues, sport, and features an Artist in the spotlight every morning.
Producer/Network 2GB & 4BC
Email ****@2gb.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 39Twitter 46.6K Get Email Contact

28. 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.
Producer/Network Daily Telegraph
Email ****@news.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.4MTwitter 226.3KInstagram 167.4K Frequency 8 ep/quarter Avg Length 3 min Get Email Contact

29. 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.MORE Email ****@sydneysentinel.com.au
Facebook 3.1KTwitter 390 Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

30. 7NEWS Australia Podcast

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The latest 7NEWS headlines from Australia's #1 news. 7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines.MORE Producer/Network 7NEWS Podcasts
Email ****@7news.com.au
Facebook 2.5MTwitter 275.8KInstagram 451.1K Get Email Contact

31. 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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32. News Weekly Podcast

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Tune in to the podcast for weekly news on all the happenings in Australia.
Facebook 14.9KTwitter 643Instagram 580 Get Email Contact