The Solo Bureau
Claire Murphy
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Journalist Claire Murphy delivers straightforward news coverage without political bias or corporate influence. Each episode provides clean facts and context on current events, presented with a touch of personality. The podcast aims to help listeners understand global issues without requiring a degree. It is produced independently by a human journalist with no agenda.
Episodes
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Whipping Up A Storm, A Botched Execution & A Suspended Swan Honoured 01.10.2026 19mOn The Solo Bureau today it's time to whip it around Australia and find out what's been happening in your neighbourhood from a stinky whale out west, a fight over bikies in the capital and Grand Final fever for an industrial town up the coast, we find out the latest from your neck of the woods.AlsoChrista Pike’s Lethal Injection Execution FailedSuspended Swan Isaac Heeney Wins Best & FairestMotive For Alleged Pilot Hijacking Still Being InvestigatedFrench Student Protests Turn ViolentRussian Drone Hits Ukrainian SchoolJapanese Voice Actor Wins Landmark AI CaseRooster Daniel Tupou Could Hit 200 Tries During Sunday’s Grand FinalHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Death To The Surcharge, A New Green Leader & A Fat Bear Crowned 30.09.2026 24mOn The Solo Bureau today, the credit card surcharge is dead, so what does that even mean for you and me, Mr and Mrs consumer paying at the till where once the business could charge me for what it cost to provide the ease of a card payment? Canstar's Sally Tindall will fill us in.AlsoPassengers Fight Pilot Attempting To Crash PlaneGreens Elect David Shoebridge As New LeaderSydney Airport Safe Despite Near MissesPaparazzi Hunting Harry & Meghan’s ChildrenDally M Accepted By Cleary From Dad’s CouchFat Bear Week Champion CrownedHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
The Great Rate Debate, An Aussie In Trouble & An AI Apology 29.09.2026 26mOn The Solo Bureau today we're talking money. The RBA put the cash rate up again yesterday which means mortgage holders are in more pain but savers are cashing in. We get the best advice for both sides of the coin with Finder's home loan expert Richard Whitten and Money Money Money podcast host Glen JamesAlsoAussie Pro Democracy Activist Charged In VietnamOpenAI Apologises For Medicare BreachGrace Tame Feared For Her Life After Discovering Abuser PostsGreens To Elect New Leader TodaySocceroos Go Down To BrazilCrossland Gets Four Match Ban For Tackle That Broke Nathan Cleary’s AnkleHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Recruiting The Orange Wave, A Greens Leader Departs & A Top Secret NRL Show 28.09.2026 23mOn The Solo Bureau today we speak to Professor Mark Kenny about how One Nation recruits its candidates and whether it differs at all from other parties, and whether having a wealthy benefactor like Gina Reinhardt is unusual, or status quo for Australian politicsAlsoGreens Leader Steps Down Due To Health IssuesOpenAI Exec To Face Parliamentary Inquiry Into Medicare BreachFive Men Arrested For UK Terror Plot Released On BailInjured Panther Calls For Online Abuse Of Opponent To StopNRL Entertainment Back OnRod Stewart Announces He’s Quitting Life On The RoadHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
A Burns Legend, Trump Says No & Knights Fans Shook 27.09.2026 29mOn The Solo Bureau today it's wound awareness week so we speak to burns treatment legend Professor Fiona Wood who became a household name in 2002 after helping treat 28 of the Bali bombing victims, her spray on skin a game changer for those impacted.Also Donald Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal To Reopen The Strait Of HormuzMen Arrested In Suspected UK Terror PlotHunt For Gunmen Who Killed 27 People In South AfricaDeath Toll In Gaza Surpasses 74,000Pope Calls For The Church To Face Its FailingsHarry Jumps Out Of Plane To Honour WWII VeteranKnights Fans In Shock As The 2025 Wooden Spooners Make The Grand FinalBrisbane Still Celebrating After AFL PremiershipSnoop Dogg Hosting MTV Video Music AwardsHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Journos Beat Trump, A Lion Can Play & Kylie Does Footy In Fashion 24.09.2026 21mOn The Solo Bureau today we whip around the country to find out about what's ben going down in your neck of the woods, from big court cases in NSW, inquiries in Tasmania and a shark attack that has rattled West Australians.AlsoSecond Child Dies After Blue Mountains StabbingAussie Government Website Hack ReviewCourt Orders Donald Trump To Reinstate White House Press CredentialsLachie Neale Free To Play In The AFL Grand FinalKylie Takes To The Field Ahead Of Grand Finals PerformanceGlee Reboot Underway1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)Lifeline 13 11 14Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800Host/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Our Celebrated Violent Weekends, Angry's Legacy & Gus's Parents Pain 23.09.2026 20mOn The Solo Bureau today we speak to someone who spends thier life helping victim survivors of domestic violence... and what it's like to stare down their most violent weekends of the yearAlsoGus Lamont’s Parents Emotional Plea As Police Offer $1 Million RewardRock Legend Angry Anderson Dies Aged 79Anthony Albanese Posts Selfie With Trump As He Pushes Back On Digital CriticismDisgraced Swan Heeney Faces TeammatesWeinstein Sentenced To 15 Years For Assault On Former Production AssistantEmergency Police: Call Triple Zero (000) if you are in immediate danger.1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 for 24/7 national sexual assault and domestic family violence counselling.Safe Steps: Call 1800 015 188 for 24/7 Victorian-based confidential support and accommodation.Men’s Referral Service: Call 1300 766 491Kid Helpline: Call 1800 55 1800Host/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Albo's AI Attack, Lachie's Very Bad Year & No Tones Tunes For NRL 22.09.2026 24mOn The Solo Bureau today I sit down with The Australia Institute Chief Political Analyst and Contributing Editor for The new Daily Amy Remekis to discuss what it means for Australia to have a seat t the UN Security Council table and why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is putting AI right at the centre of it.AlsoBlue Mountains Mother Charged With MurderHayden Panettiere’s Cause of Death Revealed As Fentanyl OverdoseLamarre-Codon Claims Self DefenceChildren’s Book Author Terry Denton Dies Ages 76Lachie Neale To Miss The AFL Grand FinalNRL Grand Final Loses Pre Show EntertainmentHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
The Greenland Grab, A Supermodel Son Lost & The Radio Replacements 21.09.2026 25mOn The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Associate Professor in International Relations Jessica Genauer from UNSW to find out who really won the war over Grenalnd, Donald Trump or Denmark?AlsoAnother Charge Against Alan Jones DroppedAlleged Killer Police Officer Had Jealous InfatuationHillcrest Jumping Castle Tragedy Inquest BeginsMedia Outlets Sue The Trump AdministrationCindy Crawford’s Son Died At a Rehab FacilityKyle and Jackie O Replacements AnnouncedHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Sorry Sheeran, Ugly Footy Fans & Let's Frocking Do This 20.09.2026 28mOn The Solo Bureau today we catch up with disability advocate, writer, speaker and Frocktober Ambassador Carly Findlay to talk about raising awareness and money for research into ovarian cancer... if you want to drop a couple of $$ Carl's way for the upcoming Frocktober fund raiser, you can find that here.AlsoWoman and Three Children Found Stabbed In A Car In NSWThree Men Arrested Over Domestic Violence Related MurdersAustralia Pushing For A Seat On The UN Security CouncilUgly Scenes After NRL & AFL FinalEd Sheeran Speaks After Macklemore ControversyHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Saturday Special: A Shi**y Sport with The Sportish Tricketts 18.09.2026 35mOn The Solo Bureau today - the whole unfiltered chat with the Sportish gals Libby and Georgie Trickett. We talk about the Hyrox athlete who didn't let a little thing like the fact that she had poo'd her pants get in the way of her race, how we feel about sports stars still being held up as role models when they keep letting us down and why kids are finding it hard to get out on the pitch.If you want to hear some more from Sportish, check them out here Host/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Bin Baby's Mother Arrested, Veterans Cap Dumped & The King And AI 17.09.2026 20mOn The Solo Bureau today it's state and trriory whip day, we're going round the grounds to find out what's been happening in your town from an SA bakery that couldn't be in better hands to The PM's mate getting sacked down in Tassie and a very peaceful NT live stream we've got the country covered.If you want to watch the Watarrka Waterhole WildlifeAlsoWoman Arrested After Baby Found In A BinLabor Dumps Veteran Health CapAthlete Says He Can’t Get Alleged Jones Kiss Out Of His MemoryStudents Take To The Streets Against Pauline HansonUN Finds US Committed Possible War Crimes In IranTrump Threatens EU Proposal To Bring In Canada Calling It HostileIreland Joins Netherlands In Eurovision ProtestKing Charles Tells AI Leaders their tech poses "existential dangers”Host/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
A Killer Freed, A Migration Policy Released & Japan's Oldies Set A Record 16.09.2026 23mOn The Solo Bureau today we speak to Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders author Jeremy Pudney after hearing that one of the killers James Vlassakis, has been granted parole.To buy Jeremy Pudney's book Snowtown: The Bodies In Barrels Murders... click hereAlsoLabor To Finally Outline Migration PolicyClaude Is Coming To AustraliaNBC News Team Reports On Own It’s Own Helicopter CrashWar Damaged Building Collapses In Gaza Trapping FamiliesAussie Global Gender Equality Ranking at Record HighJapan Records More Than 100,000 People Aged Over 100Host/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Stefanovic Silence Explained, That Sydney Sweeney Ad & Fashion Fall Out 15.09.2026 20mOn The Solo Bureau today we sit down with Sportish Podcast hosts Olympian Libby Trickett and kids coach Georgie Trickett to talk about THAT Sydney Sweeney sports betting ad and the potential impact it has on women and girlsAlsoLabor Considering Letting Al Use Artists Work For FreeHanson Apologies For First Nations RemarksStefanovic Denies Oppressing Podcast Business PartnerSnowtown Killer To Be ReleasedTeens Allegedly Assault Croc At Perth ZooAussie Fashion Labels In Voluntary AdministrationKiller Nurse Hospital Slammed for Failing To Protect BabiesMacklemore Dropped From Sheeran Tour Over Pro Palestinian CommentsHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Pauline Appals Again, Aussie Bali Tragedy & Hayden Panettiere's Laced Pill 14.09.2026 30mOn The Solo Bureau today we ask two Australian AI experts about the recent claims that AI will kill off humanity in the next decadeAlsoBusiness Groups Slam Pauline Hanson’s Immigration PlanHanson Condemned For Comments On First Nations PeopleAustralian Man And Children Found Dead In BaliKing Charles To Host A.I Leaders Hayden Panettier’s Possible Cause Of Death RevealedGuests: Oliva Shen - Director of the Strategic Technologies Program with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. She previously led the Data Science and AI Strategy section for the Australian Department of Home AffairsTony Walsh - Toby Walsh is Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South WalesHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Get Albo's Mum's Name Out Your Mouth, A Report On Violence & Toddler Driver Training 13.09.2026 19mOn today's episode of The Solo Bureau we speak to the Commissioner For Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence And find out what she thinks is causing the numbers to stay at record highs here in Australia.Please call 1800RESPECT if you need assistanceAlsoAlbanese Hits Back At Resurfaced Hanson Comments About His MumQueensland Woman Dies In Bali Beach Cliff FallWomen’s Pain Standard Set In VictoriaPerth Man Charged For Letting 3yo DriveSA Sea Lion Tests Positive For Bird FluTrump Asks Ukraine To Stop Targeting Russian DieselAFL and NRL Grand Finals Decided This Coming WeekendIf you're keen to come along and see the Algorithm Of Us at the Sydney Fringe Festival, you can grab tickets hereHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Hastie & Friends, Trump's Cash Splash & Harry's 2027 Surprise 10.09.2026 16mOn The Solo Bureau today we whip around the country to find out about iconic clydesdales in SA, a tiny croc attack survivor in the Top End, a sinkhole surprise for a Perth driver and how ChatGPT helped thieves in CanberraAlsoPoliticians Of All Persuasions Back Andrew HastieVictorian Work From Home Laws Fall Over Trump Says Iran War War Will End After Midterms Americans Promised $5k To Keep Republican ControlHarry Styles To Hit The Road AgainHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
A Most Measured Period, A PM's Love Passes & Elon's Ex Spills The Tea 09.09.2026 25mOn The Solo Bureau it's Women's Health Week so we dive into the world's most measured period, the latest cancer screening tests and how you can have our say about postpartum care.AlsoPauline Hanson Denies Calling Andrew Hastie A TraitorOil Above $100 A BarrelYoung Aussies To Be Taught Porn LiteracyBlanche D’Alpuget Dies Ages 82Elon Musk’s Ex Wife Speaks In Four Hour DocumentaryHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Midterm Mail Outs, The Pork Barrel Rolls On & A Little Prince's First Day 08.09.2026 30mOn The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Planet America's Chas Licciardello to chat US mid terms, the problem with mail out and Trump's new hair doAlso Another Aussie Found Safe In NepalAlbanese Government Accused Of Pork BarrellingLarge Percentage Of Former Rugby League Players Suffering CTE Lindsay Clancy Lawyer Clarifies Lone Juror StancePrince George Heads To EtonHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
The Algo Opt Out Explained, A 13th Day Mourning & Clarkson's FU To The Roos 07.09.2026 24mOn The Solo Bureau today we get the low down on what this new 'digital duty of care' legislation is all about and why 'opting out' isn' as easy as it sounds.AlsoEconomists Warn Hanson’s Super Policy Is Economically DisastrousBogie Triple Murderer Sentenced To 40 YearsThousand Turn Out For Butcher Of Bosnia’s Funeral Nepal Honours The Dead 13 Days After The Devastating Flood Harry and Meghan Are NOT Working Royals Rob Reiner Receives Posthumous Emmy For The Bear Radiohead To Tour For The First Time In 15 Years Sacked Kangaroos Coach Dumps His Gear At VinniesHost/Producer Claire MurphyIf you have a story idea, shoot me a DM on SubstackFind us on the socials at the Solo Bureau Instagram The Solo Bureau Artwork is by Gabi Revell from Foundry CreativeMy numbers gal, Lauren Joyce from Gun For Hire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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