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The Solo Bureau

Claire Murphy
Australia
One Nation
Pauline Hanson
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
NDIS
Domestic Violence
United States
Iron Deficiency
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Unapproved Peptides
AUKUS
Iran
The Poison Daughter
Fatherhood
Age Verification
Accessible Job Applications
Taylor Swift
Monoculturalism
Ecological Grief

Journalist Claire Murphy will walk you through what actually matters in the news today. No party lines, no billionaire boss, no editorial directives. Just clean facts, context you can use, and a little bit of attitude. This is not activism, and it’s not just vibes; it’s straight reporting with enough personality that you won’t need caffeine to get to the end of the story. It 's for anyone who just... more

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On The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Good News Hunter Laura Jackal to get some good news into us after a pretty tough week

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On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie, who sits alongside Helen Haines on the cross bench, about the alleged attack and whether she and her colleagues feel unsafe out in their community.

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On The Solo Bureau today we catch up with Samuel Cornell to find out what's going on with peptides and why so many Aussies are ending up in Emergency Departments because of them

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On The Solo Bureau today we speak to Sacha Thomas, she has a vision impairment that does not stop her from doing an incredible job as an occupational therapist. However, getting past the initial application process has not been easy... because why do... more

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Recent Guests

Rebekha Sharkie
Independent Member for Mayo in South Australia and fellow crossbench MP
Australian Parliament
Episode: Helen Haines, The Nicest Person In Parliament
Samuel Cornell
Research fellow in the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: A Peptide Emergency, An MP Attacked & Elon's Promise To The Kids Of America
Sacha Thomas
Qualified occupational therapist with oculocutaneous albinism
Episode: Stupid Job Applications, ATO Pain & Drones Straying Into NATO Territory
Zoe Francis
Acting CEO of Women's Health in the South East
Women's Health in the South East
Episode: The Case Causing Conversation, A Frat Ban & A Pope On The Mend
Toby Murray
Professor of cybersecurity at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Apple's Porn Hub Return, A PM's Promise & A Pope Under The Knife
Jason Mills
Registered nurse with clinical experience in palliative and end-of-life care
Australian College of Nursing
Episode: No Death Talk By Phone, A Killer Fights Time & Powderfinger Hit The Road
Jon Barron
Journalist, author and co-host of ABC's Planet America
ABC
Episode: US Livestreams Death, Christa Back Behind Bars & Bathurst's Empty Tank Fiasco
Tee Elle
Guest who interacts with the show across platforms and was invited to ask questions
Listener and paid contributor to The Solo Bureau
Episode: Saturday Special: The Longest EVER!! Celebrating 100 Episodes
Abby Deeb
Journalist who attended the One Nation campaign launch
Lame Stream Media
Episode: Wood Denied Bail, A Former Prince's Court Win & A Controversial Coin

Host

Claire Murphy
Journalist and host of The Solo Bureau; provides concise, context-rich news and analysis with independent, no-nonsense reporting.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Simply good.

    Absolutely love this podcast and the eloquently spoken Ms Murphy.

    Informative, sincere and simply very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarice Price
    Australia16 days ago
  • So innovative & refreshing!

    Claire an incredible and innate way of humanising the news, helping me make sense of the bigger issues that normally overwhelm me. She can magically dissect complex issues and deliver current affairs without making it feel heavy, confusing or out of reach.

    She’s right - her superpower is taking complex issues and breaking them down in a way that is clear, thoughtful and easy to understand. It never feels overly polished or detached; Claire also brings a beautiful honesty and vulnerability to cu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tania Macca
    Australiaa month ago
  • Knows their stuff!

    Great podcast with a quick round up of the overnight news, then Mon-Thurs a special topic with fantastic guests. Claire has a knack of finding topic experts who really know their stuff, but provide the info in a passionate way. Chas on the midterms, the Father’s Day conversation, women’s health, the census - a bit of everything with an interesting take. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amylou3006
    Australiaa month ago
  • Yay for Claire!

    So pleased you’re back in the saddle, doing a fab job of delivering news with a dash of fun. 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ver_0ni_c@
    Australia2 months ago
  • Go Girl !!!!

    Congratulations on Acast Claire. Thankyou for your clear and interesting discussion with Guy regarding monetizing your show. I listen to a lot of podcasts and NO ONE has ever bothered to explain to the audience this process. You did and did it WELL. I’m sure you’ll choose well with your add. Good luck, onward and upwards.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mini-Kb
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value concise, well-researched summaries with clear context.
Audiences appreciate the host's independent, credible reporting style.
Guests and topics are diverse, offering expert insight without partisan bias.

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Apple Podcasts
#20
Australia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#78
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#55
New Zealand/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#136
Ireland/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#141
South Africa/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#147
Taiwan/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

US Livestreams Death, Christa Back Behind Bars & Bathurst's Empty Tank Fiasco
Q: Are we looking at the decline of the US empire?
Barron says U.S. influence is declining from its height in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, partly because of choices to focus resources at home. He cautions that China's demographic, economic and political challenges make its eventual dominance far from certain.
US Livestreams Death, Christa Back Behind Bars & Bathurst's Empty Tank Fiasco
Q: What is the political gain for the Trump administration in declaring that Hasan will be executed by firing squad in a public livestream?
Barron says the announcement can signal toughness to Trump's core supporters and stoke anti-Islamic sentiment ahead of the midterm elections, while forcing opponents to respond to a politically charged proposal.
No Death Talk By Phone, A Killer Fights Time & Powderfinger Hit The Road
Q: How do you make sure those concerns are actually dealt with?
Mills says each state and territory already has safeguards and could review or strengthen them if legislation changes. He points to international research suggesting telehealth improves VAD access and that the benefits outweigh the risks.
No Death Talk By Phone, A Killer Fights Time & Powderfinger Hit The Road
Q: Jason, why does the Australian College of Nursing support the change to laws that would allow telehealth for patients seeking voluntary assisted dying?
Mills says current restrictions create inequities for people in regional, rural and remote areas, especially those in pain who cannot easily travel. Telehealth can reduce distance-related barriers and help relieve suffering.
Apple's Porn Hub Return, A PM's Promise & A Pope Under The Knife
Q: Can you explain why you feel that would be a better solution?
Murray says coordination among device makers and platforms could make age checks more consistent and enable safety settings to follow children across apps and websites. Shared approaches could reduce gaps between platforms and make protections safer by default.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Solo Bureau

What is The Solo Bureau about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, no-nonsense daily news briefing that covers a broad mix of Australian and global topics with clear context and practical takeaways. Episodes skew toward politics, public health, and social issues, pairing concise reportage with expert commentary and occasional deep-dives into timely subjects like elections, vaccination, and gender equity, all delivered with a calm, authoritative pace. Notable is a commitment to editorial independence while exploring monetization strategies and industry dynamics in a way that stays true to independent journalism. The show often features guests who bring clinical, academic, or policy expertise to help unpack complex issues for a general audience, making it useful for listeners who want reliable conte... more

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1. Rebekha Sharkie
2. Samuel Cornell
3. Sacha Thomas
4. Zoe Francis
5. Toby Murray
6. Jason Mills
7. Jon Barron
8. Tee Elle

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