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The week in politics (Aug. 5, 2026)

Tim Read’s farewell speech warned that dissolving VicHealth could undo public health gains as Victoria heads toward an unpredictable election.

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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we get to know Mychal Threets, the new host of "Reading Rainbow."

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In a grubby week in Victorian politics, I was reminded about decency

When Tim Read, a Greens MP from Brunswick, delivered his final speech to parliament at the end of a bruising week, it was a valedictory in more ways than one.

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The week in politics (Aug. 5, 2026)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we get to know Mychal Threets, the new host of "Reading Rainbow."

·Houston, United States
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