The NSW Police are under investigation.It comes after a rally protesting the arrival of Israel President Isaac Herzog earlier this month ended in clashes between the public and members of the NSW Police.But can the watchdog actually hold them to account? Redfern Legal Centre's Samantha Lee explains to the National Account’s Archie Milligan what the watchdog can and can't do.

New migration laws passed last week have removed oral hearings for visa appeals. This means life-or-death decisions could be made on paper alone.

Aylum Seeker Resource Centre Deputy CEO Jana Favero explains to the National Account’s Archie Milligan how the reforms, which the government claims will initially just impact refused student visa holders, could threaten asylum seekers' right to a fair go.

Ever wonder how political spin really works? Former senior media adviser to Prime Minister Julia Gillard reveals the 60+ hour weeks, $200K salaries, and the behind-the-scenes tactics of Australia's political machine.WHAT IS THIS INTERVIEW ABOUT? Sean Kelly worked as a press secretary for Kevin Rudd and in a senior role for Julia Gillard. He pulls back the curtain on political communications in Australia. From "drops" (authorised leaks) to managing hostile media outlets.In this chat with the National Account’s Archie Milligan, Kelly explains what life is like for staffers, the real strategies they use and the schedules they keep.

Ever wondered how Australian elections really work?Former ABC Election Analyst Antony Green reflects with the National Account’s Archie Milligan on his 36-year career calling elections, unexpected victories, and the biggest misconceptions Australians have about their voting system.Follow The National Account:https://www.instagram.com/thenationalaccounthttps://www.tiktok.com/@thenationalaccount

Energy giant AGL is set to retire its open cut mine at Loy Yang, in Gippsland, Victoria.

The problem? The company is responsible for leaving the mine site in a sustainable and safe state. Simply put, they can’t just leave it as is.The solution? Use water from the region's river to fill the pit. And not everyone’s thrilled by the idea.

In December, the Victorian government announced how much it would charge AGL to take water from the local environment for its rehabilitation of the site.

The Gippsland Monitor’s Jacob Wallace joins Archie Milligan to explain what will happen to the giant hole in the ground.

Bushfires mixed with erratic weather patterns, extreme heat and failing equipment are pushing Victorian firefighters to their limit.The National Account’s Archie Milligan talks to Ballarat-based firefighter Lachlan Butterfield, in Victoria, who says if equipment and working conditions don’t improve we will see deaths.

There’s been a lot of chat about this surge in One Nation support in poll after poll. The National Account's Archie Milligan asks Election Analyst Ben Raue how legit is the hype surrounding Pauline Hanson's populist party.

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Western Victoria is currently experiencing multiple bushfires across the region, as locals have been instructed to evacuate their homes.

Archie Milligan is joined by the West Vic Brolga's Zara Cuthbertson, in Colac, who was evacuated over the weekend.