Headlines: Govt seeks 'clarification' on Russian aircraft in Indonesia

The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport.

The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired. 

The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House. 

And today’s good news: The International Cricket Council has announced an initiative to support the development of Afghanistan’s Women’s cricket. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From the Daily Os.

Speaker 2 (00:06):
I'm Billy fitz Simons, I'm Emma Gillespie.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's Tuesday, the fifteenth of April. Here's what's making headlines
this evening.

Speaker 2 (00:14):
The Prime Minister and the opposition leader have responded to
reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at
an Indonesian military airport. Both leaders are on the campaign
trail today where they've been asked about reports that Moscow
has made a request to the Indonesian government to keep
long range craft at a local air force base there.
Prime Minister Anthony Alberanezi said the government is quote seeking

(00:37):
further clarification from Indonesia as it investigates the reports. Australia's
relationship with Indonesia quote has never been better, he added.
Coalition leader Peter Dutton said Russia is not welcome in
our neighborhood and that Australia does not quote share any
values with President Putin and does not want a military
presence from Russia in our region. According to an date

(01:00):
from Defense Minister Richard Milds, Australia has engaged with Indonesia
on the issue, but is awaiting a response.

Speaker 1 (01:09):
The Victorian government has announced the entire board of the
state's school Curriculum Authority have been fired. It comes after
controversy surrounding Year twelve exam papers last year triggered a
review of Victoria's Curriculum and Assessment Authority, also known as
a VC double A. The body publishes sample questions and
study guides to help school leavers prepare for their year

(01:31):
twelve exams. Last year, VC double a's sample papers for
nearly half the subjects included in year twelve exams were
found to have similar material to the actual tests. An
independent review made several recommendations to overhaul VC double A practices,
which the state government has now announced it will implement
in full. This includes the appointment of a new CEO

(01:55):
and an interim board to replace all previous directors. Victoria's
Minister for Education, Ben Carroll, said the changes quote allaying
a foundation for a much stronger and more accountable VC
DOUBA so students, families and schools can have full confidence
in Year twelve exams going forward.

Speaker 2 (02:15):
The Trump administration has canceled US two point two billion
dollars in grants to Harvard University after the institution refused
to comply with a list of demands from the White House.
The move follows weeks of pressure on American universities to
adopt measures targeting anti Semitism and diversity equity and inclusion

(02:35):
DEI in hiring and admissions practices. Harvard, one of the
world's most prestigious universities, claims the White House is making
demands that violate freedom of speech laws. Harvard president doctor
Alan Garber said quote, no government should dictate what private
universities can teach, whom they can admit and higher, and
which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue. The

(02:57):
White House responded by freezing over a quarter of FED
research grants to Harvard and US sixty million dollars in contracts.

Speaker 1 (03:07):
And Today's good News. The International Cricket Council, also known
as the ICC, has announced an initiative to support the
development of Afghanistan's women's cricket. Members of the squad have
been displaced since the Taliban assumed power in twenty twenty one.
The sport's governing body is partnering with the cricket authorities
of Australia, England and India to set up a fund

(03:28):
and high performance program to help Afghan women continue their
pursuit of being world class cricketers. Several members of the
Afghan women's cricket team are currently living in Australia. The
ICC said the announcement is aimed at quote ensuring every
cricketer has the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances.

Speaker 2 (03:48):
That's the latest from the Daily os newsroom for today.
But if you are looking for something else to listen to,
check out today's deep dive, where we unpack what the
major parties are promising voters on housing ahead of the
federal election.

Speaker 1 (04:01):
We'll be back tomorrow morning with another deep dive, but
until then, have a great evening. My name is Lily
Maddon and I'm a proud Arunda Bungelung Calcuttin woman from
Gadighl Country. The Daily oz acknowledges that this podcast is
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(04:23):
We pay our respects to the first peoples of these countries,
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