Plus: Aged care home where 45 died in COVID outbreak funnelled millions to church

View as a webpage Unlikely thought-provokers Sometimes opportunities for deep thought emerge from the unlikeliest of places. Like reality television — or even a children's cartoon. Commercial reality TV show Married at First Sight was the jumping off point for this article exploring difficult ethical questions around allegations of abuse on social media. It asks, is there an "ethical" way to process and respond to allegations when we read them? ABC Kids cartoon Bluey has become a national institution. Beverley Wang has written a love letter to Bluey, detailing the times it has moved her to tears and made her consider that "parenthood is equal parts joy and heartbreak (plus exhaustion)". It's because of this depth and range, Beverley says, that she can't help but ask if the show could be an even better version of itself. Also this week, we have Background Briefing's report detailing how an aged care home that was the site of Australia's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak funnelled millions in rent and fees to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese while receiving federal government funding. For Science Friction, Natasha Mitchell looks at how one of the world's poorer nations has become a remarkable COVID success story. And if you’re looking for a thought-provoking book, then take a look at our guide to the 2021 Stella Prize shortlist put together by RN books specialists Kate Evans, Claire Nichols and Sarah L'Estrange. Simon Leo Brown Digital Producer, ABC Radio National Enjoy getting Radio National in your inbox? Forward to a friend so they can too! Taxpayer-funded aged care home where 45 died in COVID outbreak funnelled millions to church A group of taxpayer-funded aged care homes funnelled $31 million back into the coffers of one of Australia's largest churches, an ABC investigation has found. READ MORE LISTEN HERE I've learnt a lot from Bluey, but it's missing one thing As a parent I've learnt a lot from Chilli and Bandit. As a parent of colour, it is OK to ask a little more? READ MORE Stream all episodes of Wakefield now on ABC iview Have you heard about the new drama series Wakefield? Nik is an exceptional psychiatric nurse but there is one problem - while his patients are getting better, he's getting worse. What happens when the go-to man - the sanest individual in a psych ward - begins to lose his grip? STREAM NOW ABC iview How one of the world's poorest nations contained COVID-19 The world has watched on aghast as one of the world's richest nations, the US, has failed to protect its citizens from COVID-19. In contrast, one of the world's poorer nations has become a shining star in containing it. How? READ MORE LISTEN HERE MAFS and morality: The outrage on social media poses some ethical dilemmas Our social media feeds are filled with allegations of abuse against high-profile figures in politics, arts and even reality TV. If we believe victims, can we see the alleged abusers as anything but guilty? And is there ever room for redemption? READ MORE The Stella Prize 2021 shortlist spotlights the best books by Australian women and non-binary writers A feminist gothic novel, an expose into sexual assault trials, and strangely prescient pandemic fiction — your quick guide to the Stella Prize shortlist. READ MORE Catch up on RN Radio The Kitchen Table: A history of salt in Australia — The History Listen The other lyrebird The other lyrebirds and its anthems — Off Track A garden A garden in autumn — Blueprint for Living Restlessness: Montaigne, Pascal and Tocqueville — The Philosopher's Zone The peripatetic life of journalist Jon Lee Anderson — Late Night Live Booker Prize winner George Saunders on what makes a story work — The Book Show 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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