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The first of January, 2025. Delighted parents welcomed new babies into the world. Not only were their children the firstborn of the year, they were also the first of a new generation. But why do generations even exist? And are they helpful? I’m Sophie Bennett and this is the Beta Blueprint. In this episode, I’ll be speaking with social researcher Mark McCrindle to answer those questions. He coined the terms for the newest generations Alpha and Beta.

Twenty years on from the 7/7 terror attack on London's public transport network, survivors and relatives of victims have gathered to remember those killed. The bombings hit packed trains and buses killing 52 people and injuring hundreds. Among those attending services was Australian survivor Gill Hicks. King Charles used the anniversary to call on people to stand firm against those who seek to divide.

On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D’Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?