Headlines: China, Russia, and North Korean leaders meet

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un have met publicly for the first time at a military parade in Beijing.

Australia’s economy grew by 0.6% in the last three months of the financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Federal Government has agreed to fund an additional 20,000 aged home care packages, following mounting pressure from the Coalition, Greens and some independents.

And today’s good news: Former Australian of the Year and cancer research pioneer Richard Scolyer will be honoured with a new position named after him at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, a world-leading cancer treatment centre in Sydney.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From The Daily Oz.

Speaker 2 (00:06):
I'm Sam Kazlowski, I'm Emma Gillespie.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's Wednesday, the third of September. Here's what's making headlines
this evening.

Speaker 2 (00:15):
Chinese President Jijinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean
leader Kim Jong un have met publicly for the first
time ever at a military parade in Beijing. The parade
marks eighty years since Japan surrendered in World War Two.
It was also attended by former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews,
who visited China seven times while in office and once

(00:36):
agreed to accept Chinese government funding for Victorian infrastructure projects. However,
the then Morrison government intervened to cancel this arrangement, arguing
it was against the national interest. A photo from today's
parade shows Andrews among a crowd of officials posing Ni Ji,
Kim and Putin, the latter who has an active warrant

(00:56):
against him from the International Criminal Court. China is one
of the regions the Russian leader can safely travel to
without being arrested. Former New South Wales Premier bobka is
also in Beijing for the anniversary, but told nine newspapers
he had chosen to attend meetings with Southeast Asian officials
instead of the parade.

Speaker 1 (01:18):
Australia's economy grew byero point six percent in the last
three months of the financial year. That's according to new
data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The increase means
the economy has grown by a total of one point
eight percent in the last twelve months. ABS Head of
Accounts Tom Lay said the growth showed the economy had
bounced back from weather impacts such as Cyclone Alfred. In

(01:39):
the first three months of twenty twenty five, household spending
increased by almost one percent, driven by East and Anzac
Day holidays as well as end of financial year sales
in Opposter. Ex Treasurer Jim Tarmas said the result showed
Australia's economy is gathering momentum in the face of global
economic uncertainty.

Speaker 2 (01:58):
The federal government agreed to fund an additional twenty thousand
aged home care packages following mounting pressure from the Coalition,
Greens and some independence. Under its Home Care Packages program,
the government subsidizes organizations to provide home care services to
eligible older people. Labour promised eighty three thousand new packages
in July, but these were delayed until November. With over

(02:22):
one hundred thousand Australians on the program's waitlist, the move
drew widespread criticism across the parliament. However, Aged Care Minister
Sam Ray has now announced the fast tracked release of
an extra twenty thousand home care packages in the next
eight weeks to keep up with increased demand. The government
said quote getting legislation through this week will be absolutely

(02:43):
critical to the dignity and security of older Australians. Ahead
of the announcement, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care
Anne Rusten accused Labour of failing older Australians who want
to stay independent in their own homes.

Speaker 1 (02:57):
And today's good news of very special story this one.
Former Australian of the Year and cancer research pioneer Richard
Schalier will be honored with a new position named after
him at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, which is a world
leading cancer treatment center in Sydney. The government has pledged
five point nine million dollars to establish the Richard Schollier
Chair in Brain Cancer Research, with funds to go towards

(03:20):
expanding clinical trials and supporting leaders, students and scientists in
the field of brain cancer research. Scholia was diagnosed with
an aggressive form of brain cancer in twenty twenty three
and has been receiving treatment at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. Speaking today,
Prime Minister Anthony Abernezi described him as an extraordinary Australian,
while Health Minister Mark Butler said there are few people

(03:42):
in Australia, or indeed the world, who have made as
significant contribution to cancer research, treatment and advocacy as Professor
Richard Scalier.

Speaker 2 (03:51):
That's the latest from the dally Os newsroom for today.
But if you are looking for something else to listen to,
check out today's deep dive on the athletes pushing the
government to take more on climate You can hear my
interview with AFLW legend Nicola Barr.

Speaker 1 (04:05):
That's one not to miss. But we'll be back tomorrow
with another dep dive. Until then, have a wonderful evening.
My name is Lily Maddon and I'm a proud Arunda
Bunjelung Calcuttin woman from Gadighl Country. The Daily oz acknowledges
that this podcast is recorded on the lands of the
Gadighl people and pays respect to all Aboriginal and Torres

(04:27):
s right island and nations. We pay our respects to
the first peoples of these countries, both past and present