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View as a webpage Secrets of the rich and famous It's one of the world's biggest data leaks. And it's helping unravel the secrets of the rich and famous — and how they stash their money. RN's Background Briefing has this week brought Australians the Pandora Papers, in conjunction with Four Corners and 600 journalists around the world. This extraordinary data leak, supplied by an anonymous whistleblower, reveals how the wealthy elite evade tax and regulation. Read Background Briefing's unravelling of an Australian accountant's role to understand how this plays out on a global scale. Then: how a "human shield" hostage became friends with his captor. And, sustainability — is it even possible? These experts say it's a "dangerous concept". Finally, we're over the moon that our RN Presents series, Patient Zero, won the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism. You can catch up on the series here. Until next time, Annika Blau, digital editor Enjoy getting Radio National in your inbox? Forward to a friend so they can too! The little-known Australian accountant exposed in one of the world's biggest leaks They're called the Pandora Papers. A leak of 11.9 million files reveals how the rich and powerful disguise and move their money offshore. READ MORE LISTEN HERE How a 'human shield' hostage and his reluctant captor became friends He was flying to Malaysia for a holiday, but Barry Manners unexpectedly found himself in a war zone in Kuwait. READ MORE LISTEN HERE Is sustainable development a 'dangerous' concept? Some experts say the concept of sustainable development has been hijacked by corporate interests and inconsistent standards have allowed many to game the system. READ MORE LISTEN HERE FIRES Heartbreak, loss, heroism, humanity and community. Inspired by true events, FIRES tells the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 Australian summer. STREAM NOW ABC iview News, Events & Opportunities Step Into Paradise For the best part of 50 years, Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson have shared a passionate love affair with Australia. No other creative pairing has had such a lasting impact on Australian fashion, our design identity and our sense of self. Step Into Paradise is an evocative ride of fame, triumph, tragedy, riches, losses, determination, racism, rebellion, sexuality and heartbreak. It is a story of Australia, who we were and who we are today. The show premieres Tuesday, October 12 at 8.30pm on ABC iview and ABC TV Plus. WATCH Your pop-culture guide Benjamin Law and Beverley Wang host your end-of-week blitz on what everyone's watching and listening to right now. Featuring big-name interviews that go deep and big thoughts on pop culture with your two smart friends, this is the show about how everything in your feed reflects — and affects — the world. LISTEN Catch up on RN Radio Cooking tips with Stephanie Alexander — Blueprint Have democratic politics become too contemptuous of everyday life? — The Minefield Frederick McCubbin on iconic art and Australian identity — Late Night Live New ways to inspire students about the world of science — The Science Show Exploring Kukenarup, WA — Off Track How to ask someone's vaccination status — Life Matters Discover more of the ABC on our Apps Find out how to download your favourite app. Follow us Need help? Visit the ABC Help Centre The ABC sent this message to [email protected], these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Servces will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy ©2020 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345, 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy Unsubscribe from this Newsletter Discover other Newsletters Privacy

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