Continual VCE exam errors ‘eroding trust’ for the VCAA

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Independent economist Saul Eslake joined Tom Elliott to discuss what Jess Wilson’s top priorities will be if she is elected Premier later this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council of Single Mothers and their Children board member Emma Dawson joined Tom Elliott to discuss the current state of welfare in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education expert Dr Paul Kidson told Tom Elliott the continual errors surrounding VCE exams are ‘eroding trust’ and adding ‘great concern’ about the systems currently in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A caller told Tom Elliott about a situation where someone was sent for an emergency MRI and waited over 12 hours before leaving due to not being seen at the Monash Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Elliott said that he could not see how Wilson could manage being both premier and treasurer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Global conflicts are offering an unsettling preview of what modern warfare actually looks like in the twenty-first century. With growing geopolitical instability and rapid technological evolution, serious doubts are emerging about whether our defence force is equipped, staffed, and prepared for a sudden conflict. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates Australia’s military preparedness, recruitment hurdles, and the high-tech innovations reshaping the battlefield. Michael Shoebridge, Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, examines what would happen if a major conflict erupted tomorrow, the recruitment shortfall compounded by veteran care debates, the startling claim that one in four personnel may not be fit for deployment, and whether Australia will even have the workforce to crew future AUKUS nuclear submarines. Then, Dr. Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, breaks down the drone warfare and autonomous systems seen in Ukraine, assessing whether long-range unmanned tech works across vast Pacific distances and whether the soldiers of tomorrow need coding skills over physical strength. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutritionist Tim Crowe joined Tom Elliott to discuss what the latest data says about red meat and it's inclusion in a regular, healthy diet in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - Across Australia and the Commonwealth, services have marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, pausing in silence to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. Yet as decades pass and direct links to twentieth-century conflicts fade, the nature of national commemoration continues to evolve. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how Remembrance Day was shaped into a pillar of national memory and how modern veterans view its significance today. Dr. Karl James, Head of Military History at the Australian War Memorial, explains the origins of the tradition, the history behind the poppy symbol, and the ongoing challenge of connecting younger generations to sacrifices they never witnessed. Then, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Garth Callender, who now leads the veteran support charity Bravery Trust, shares what the day means to contemporary defence personnel, the personal drive that saw him redeploy after being wounded in Iraq, and whether Australia is doing enough to support its living service community. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morrell and Koren buyers advocate David Morrell joined Tom Elliott to discuss new research about the Victorian housing market following the introduction of new reserve price transparency laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.