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3:41

Headlines: YouTuber cleared of three rape charges

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/31

Today's headlines include: UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been cleared of three rape charges in a Perth court, after he was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old fan following a concert in 2024. An Australian mother-daughter duo linked to ISIS have pleaded not guilty to slavery offences. U.S. President Donald Trump says talks in Egypt between mediators and Hamas leaders have led to a “historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas” And today’s good news: A five-year

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24:33

The new Alzheimer’s test that will help young people

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/30

This week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved an Australian-first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that can detect the condition 20 years before symptoms emerge. The blood test will also deliver results within 18 minutes. And while the disease does largely appear in older populations, it can silently develop in the brain much earlier. On today’s podcast, we’ll share what you need to know. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Avegail MatutinaVideo editor:

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3:34

Headlines: Japanese earthquake death toll rises

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/30

Today's headlines include: The eSafety Commissioner has announced legal action against the messaging app Telegram, accusing it of failing to remove terror-related content. The number of people killed in an earthquake in southern Japan on Tuesday has risen to 30. Two senior ministers in the Victorian Government have announced they will not seek re-election at the next election, due in November. And today’s good news! A recent survey has confirmed the population of wild tigers in Nepal has

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16:21

The Idaho college killer claiming he's innocent

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/29

This week, a 31-year-old man convicted of the murders of four university students in the US announced he was filing a motion to withdraw his guilty plea. In a letter to a court, Bryan Kohberger claimed he was convinced to falsely confess to the 2022 killings. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what you need to know about the case, why it made international news and what happens next. Listen to Byran Kohberger's sister on The New York Times. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer:

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4:17

Headlines: H5 bird flu spreads to 4th state

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/29

Today's headlines include: Inflation is increasing at the slowest rate since February, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Officials have confirmed the deadly H5 bird flu strain has reached a fourth state, after a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane. At least 13 people are dead after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. And today’s good news: Australian sprinters Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis both broke 100m

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23:56

Why Victoria has a new Premier

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/28

Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian Premier four months out from an election, after her Deputy Premier Ben Carroll announced a leadership challenge on Monday. Allan, who initially vowed to fight for her position, stood down on Tuesday, saying a lengthy leadership battle this close to the election would leave the state “in a position of uncertainty”. Today, we’ll explain how we got here, and who Victoria’s new Premier is. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer:

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3:57

Headlines: More rate hikes possbile, RBA boss warns

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/28

Today's headlines include: Ben Carroll has been elected Victorian Labor leader and incoming Premier after Jacinta Allan announced her resignation this morning. Dangerous weather is hampering the search for a two month old baby in waters off South Australia. Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14. The head of the Reserve Bank has warned more rate hikes may be needed to get inflation under control, as the Middle East oil crisis risks pushing prices ever higher. And today’s good news:

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21:20

The push to ban street auctions

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/27

Nowhere else in the world sells houses quite like Australia does – on a stranger's nature strip or in their backyard, in front of a crowd, hammer and all. Street auctions have grown in popularity over recent years, as property values soar to unprecedented heights. The Victorian Greens claim the system is designed to push up prices by pressuring buyers into paying more, and they want these street auctions gone entirely. Today we unpack why Australia does this in the first place, the state of

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3:52

Headlines: Why AusAlert failed for some

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/27

Today's headlines include: Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary winter break. A shooter has killed two people and injured at least five others after opening fire at a Seattle festival. And today’s good news: A new study has confirmed that some dogs display

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15:52

Why Trump is accusing Australia of modern slavery

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/26

Last week, the U.S. hit Australia with yet another round of tariffs, with President Donald Trump saying it's because we haven't done enough to stop modern slavery. The Australian Government says that's completely wrong. Today we're breaking down what modern slavery actually is, and why it's become the latest point of tension with one of our biggest trading partners. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is

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17:53

How is AI changing how we manage our finances?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/25

Today, we're tackling how AI is quietly becoming part of the way we manage our money - and whether it's actually up to the job. From asking ChatGPT to sort a budget, to querying Claude about your super balance in retirement, to getting Gemini's take on ETFs - most of us have done some version of this. But how much should we actually trust it?This podcast was produced with insights from AustralianSuper. However, everything we talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains

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3:48

Headlines: Labor backs telehealth for VAD

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/24

Today's headlines include: The Labor Party has backed the removal of legal barriers preventing the use of end-of-life care via telehealth. Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in Sydney. The Trump administration will impose new tariffs of 12.5% on goods from dozens of trading partners, including Australia. And today’s good news: A live music program designed for people with dementia is delivering real emotional, social and

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17:33

How are students affording uni placements?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/23

The Albanese government has announced it will extend a paid placement program for 10 new categories of students, including those studying clinical psychology, speech pathology and physiotherapy. In today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about what this expanded program means for those students and hear from the students who have already been receiving payments as well as those who will now be entitled to it.Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara SeidlerProducer: Imogen AbbottVideo Editor: Rosa

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3:51

Headlines: Unemployment rate remains steady at 4.4%

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/23

Today's headlines include: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said her comments about domestic violence were taken out of context, following backlash from advocates and experts. Unemployment remained steady at 4.4% in June, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The death toll from a tunnel explosion in India on Monday has risen to 22, with authorities recovering more bodies in recent hours. And today’s good news: Researchers from Australia and Thailand

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15:25

What's behind America's diarrhoea outbreak?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/22

Nearly 7,000 Americans have been struck down by a gut parasite linked to Taco Bell lettuce across 34 states. Today we're explaining what cyclosporiasis is, how it ended up in a fast food salad, and whether U.S. federal budget cuts are making it harder to stop.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review

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3:35

Headlines: Rebel Wilson wins defamation case

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/22

Today's headlines include: A Federal Court judge has dismissed a defamation case brought against Australian actor and director Rebel Wilson. The personal details of millions of Australians may have been caught up in a cyberattack on major retailer Origin Energy. United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has revealed the war in Iran has cost $US37.5 billion ($AU53.4 billion) so far. And today’s good news: Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis has smashed her own Australian 100m record on the eve of

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17:14

Is women's health going backwards?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/21

A landmark report out today shows Australian women’s health is declining across several key measures – including basic needs and emotional health. The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index is the world’s most comprehensive annual survey tracking women's health and wellbeing, covering 97% of the world’s adult population. Now in its fifth year, the latest report shows women are facing mounting challenges and substantial setbacks, with concern several Australian outcomes are

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4:31

Headlines: Vic public school teachers to strike

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/21

Today's headlines include: A review into the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby has found the five-year-old was let down by the Northern Territory’s child protection system. Public school teachers in Victoria will walk off the job for the second time in months on Thursday, after rejecting a revised pay offer. U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products. And

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22:42

Why Andrew Tate was arrested (again)

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/20

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been arrested and charged and sued and investigated and re-investigated and re-arrested all over the world. Over the weekend, he was taken into custody again, this time in Miami. Tate is facing dozens of fresh charges and a complicated legal fight over whether he'll end up in a UK courtroom. If you've lost track of the Tate timeline, don’t stress, because we’ll take you through all the plot twists and bring you up to speed in today’s deep

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4:05

Headlines: ISIS-linked woman granted bail

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/20

Today's headlines include: An Australian woman linked to the terror group ISIS has been granted bail. Asylum-seekers on Nauru are facing food and water shortages, a new report has found Dozens of people are feared dead after a ferry carrying 133 people sank off Guyana, on South America’s North Atlantic coast. And today’s good news: A federal electorate has been renamed in honour of trailblazing Aboriginal nurse turned Indigenous rights advocate Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue. Hosts: Emma

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