This week, we learned the devastating news that Australian aid worker, Zomi Frankcom, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. The news has shocked Australia and sparked even greater outrage amongst Australians over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Also this week, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley chat about the appointment of Sam Mostyn as Australia’s next governor-general, free contraception in Canada, an unusual economic win for women, plus why everyone in Japan will be named ‘Sato’ in 500 years’ time.

Stories discussed this week:

• Canada’s government to offer free contraception to millions of women 
• Samantha Mostyn AO appointed as Australia’s next governor-general
• Humility, grace, intellect: Sam Mostyn is an inspired choice for governor-general
• Australian woman reported to be one of four foreign aid workers killed in Israeli air strike 
• ‘Larger than life’: Tributes flow for Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and her outstanding legacy
• Women in Australia set to inherit $3.2 trillion in the country’s largest wealth transfer: Research
• Oppressive marriage laws in Japan might see everyone named Sato in 500 years’ time

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