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First Up for Monday 20 May 2019

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 17 May 2019
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 21 May 2019
  • Petition calls for tighter rules on animal breeding

    rural
    Sammi, a nine-year-old breeding bitch that had been living and birthing in a cage was rescued by HUHANZ.

    5:52 AM.As another case of unethical puppy farming has come to light, a petition with 11,000 signatures is supporting an animal welfare organisation demanding better dog breeding and sale legislation.  Read more Audio

  • Biz Bytes - foreign currency rates

    business
    Foreign exchange rates displayed in a bank window.

    5:35 AM.A listener has asked why the foreign currency rates that we give in the morning are never the same as the rates the banks advertise in their front windows and websites. Here's our business reporter… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
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    5:26 AM.It's our Monday report from the fruit and vege markets with Glenn Forsyth. Audio

  • Australians choose continuity over change in weekend election

    politics
    Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives to speak to party supporters flanked by his wife Jenny, and daughters Abbey, left, and Lily after his opponent Bill Shorten conceded defeat in the federal election.

    5:12 AM.They were given the choice between change and continuity - and it seems the Aussies weren't ready for an eighth prime minister in 10 years. They chose the continuity of the Liberal-Coalition… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 17 May 2019
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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