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The Daily Aus

This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We’re a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people. TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.

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15:51

Why a war crime whistleblower could go to jail

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/12

This week, David McBride, a man who spoke out about alleged war crimes committed by Australian soldiers, is facing trial. He is accused of unlawfully disclosing sensitive information. There are laws in Australia to protect whistleblowers, so why is McBride facing life in prison? In this episode we speak to Kieran Pender, a senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre about what’s likely to happen in this case, and what it means about the future of whistleblowing in Australia. CreditsGuest: Kieran

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16:09

Why is China’s economy on “the brink of a cliff”?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/09

We’ve spoken a lot on this podcast about how Australia, and in fact much of the world, is battling inflation. But in China the current economic situation is actually one of deflation. TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain what this all means, and how it’s likely to impact Australia. It’s also Tom’s last deep dive on the podcast so stick around until the end to hear his farewell! Listen to Why actors walked out on their own premiere. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsGuest:

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11:17

How is Australia tracking towards net zero?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/08

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated we need to do more to ensure we have enough renewable energy to meet our targets. When we talk about the climate, we often discuss how Australia is tracking in reaching “net-zero”. So what does that even mean, and how far off are we? Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Listen to Dumping carbon at the bottom of the ocean. CreditsGuest: Dr Simon Bradshaw, Head of Research at the Climate Council.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Journalist: Harry

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11:12

Can we support people with ADHD better?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/07

A senate committee has been looking at how to remove some of the barriers to receiving an ADHD diagnosis and support. We’ve heard in the past from TDA’s audience that receiving a diagnosis can be a costly and time consuming process. And that not all healthcare, work and education settings are free of stigma. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what the senate committee’s investigation found and what it recommends moving forward. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and

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12:33

The rise and fall of the crypto king

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/06

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was once called the crypto king. Now he’s facing up to 100 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of fraud and seven counts of conspiracy. So how did the “boy genius” once thought to be the future of 'clean' crypto, end up convicted? In today’s episode we look at the rise and fall of SBF and what the end of his reign means for the world of crypto.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsCreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah

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10:29

Why a convicted terrorist is getting his citizenship...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/05

A convicted terrorist who’s been in jail for 18 years has been given the green light to have his Australian citizenship restored. So, who is Abdul Nacer Benbrika and why was his citizenship revoked? In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Harry Sekulich explains how this story has unfolded in Parliament, and the High Court, and what’s likely to happen next. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsHosts: Harry Sekulich and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus

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12:10

A new campaign to 'save' teaching

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/02

A new government campaign, ‘Be That Teacher’ is trying to inspire a new generation of educators . This comes as Australia faces a national teacher shortage, with the Federal Government saying that from 2021 to 2025 the country will have 4,100 fewer teachers than needed. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at whether this campaign is likely to bring new teachers to the profession, and whether inspiration is enough for the teachers already considering quitting. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam

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16:11

Are Australian workers underpaid?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/11/01

This week, a lawsuit was launched against supermarket chain Aldi for underpaying workers up to $150 million. Does Australia have a wage theft problem? In today’s deep dive, the new Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth explains why underpayments happen, from small businesses to multinational giants, and what's being done to combat the issue. CreditsGuest: Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna BoothHosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma GillespieSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No

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12:55

Chanel Contos on how to end gendered violence

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/31

This week we reported the news that a young woman was killed at a Sydney school. It comes as a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows nearly one-third of Australian teenagers aged 18-19 have experienced intimate partner violence. In today’s deep dive, Zara talks to Chanel Contos about what needs to change to end gendered violence, ahead of her Press Club address in Canberra later today.CreditsGuest: Chanel Contos, Founder of Teach Us Consent & Chair of The Global

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14:47

Why Bruce Lehrmann couldn’t be named until now

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/30

Over the last few months, you've likely seen headlines that referred to a ‘high-profile man’ who’d been charged with rape in the Queensland city of Toowoomba. We now know that man to be Bruce Lehrmann, who had previously been accused of rape by fellow political staffer Brittany Higgins. Lehrmann has always denied those allegations and hasn’t entered a plea in the Toowoomba case. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain why Lehrmann couldn't be named before now, and what’s likely to happen

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12:08

TDA interviews QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/29

In a TDA exclusive, Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Queensland Premier to talk about pressing issues in the state. From the cost of living, to youth crime, the Premier's leadership and the Indigenous Voice referendum, today's deep dive will catch you up on what you need to know about the state of play in Queensland. CreditsGuest: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Joe Kiely and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new

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17:43

The Daily Aus in the White House

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/26

The Daily Aus is in the U.S. to cover Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s state visit. While here, TDA had the the opportunity to sit down with two of President Joe Biden’s most important White House officials - Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby.CreditsGuests: Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John KirbyHosts: Zara Seidler, Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus

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16:18

Inflation is up again. Are interest rates next?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/25

The latest inflation numbers released yesterday showed prices rose by more than the RBA had hoped. It means could soon be hearing three words we haven’t heard for a few months: “interest rate rise”. So, what's the point of raising inflation? TDA journalist Tom Crowley tells us what it all means in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Tom CrowleyProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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13:27

Why is Iceland's PM on strike?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/24

Thousands of people across Iceland, including its Prime Minister, have taken part in a 24-hour national women's strike. Iceland is ranked number one in the world for gender equality, but its organisers say their country isn't the "equality paradise" the world thinks it is. In today's deep dive, we unpack Iceland’s gender equity movement and why women and non-binary people are striking in 2023. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The

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14:26

Why are more young Aussies going hungry?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/23

The cost of living crisis is to blame for an increasing number of Australians going hungry, according to Foodbank's latest Hunger Report. With more young people struggling to put food on the table, what are the long-term impacts of food insecurity? Brianna Casey, CEO of Foodbank Australia joins us for today's deep dive, to talk about what can be done to change the growing number of people who don't know where their next meal is coming from. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:

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9:56

How does Australia's parental leave policy stack up?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/22

Last week, the Federal Government introduced legislation to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks. What does the proposal look like, why is it being tabled now, and how does Australia stack up compared with other countries? We'll unpack everything in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and James ElliottSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:20

Where is Nedd Brockmann now?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/19

It’s been one year since Nedd Brockmann made headlines for running across the whole of Australia, from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney. The Daily Aus sat down with him to find out what happened after he was thrown into the media spotlight, and asks what his next challenge is. CreditsGuests: Nedd BrockmannHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiInterviewer: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee

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16:19

Can ketamine treat depression?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/18

Ketamine is commonly used in medicine as an anaesthetic. Now, it’s also being used to treat depression, after low doses of the drug were found to "quickly and significantly" improve depressive symptoms. Dr Adam Bayes is a Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute. He’s a clinical academic psychiatrist with a special interest in mood disorders, and he answers all of our ketamine-treatment questions in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducers: Emma Gillespie and

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14:35

Who is NZ's new prime minister?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/17

The Jacinda Ardern era is officially over. As Australians went to the polls for the Voice referendum on Saturday, New Zealanders voted in their national election. Last election, then-PM Jacinda Ardern led Labour to a comfortable victory. Fast forward three years to 2023 and it was Ardern's replacement, Chris Hipkins, conceding defeat on election night. New Zealanders voted for a new Government and a new PM, so what happened to Labour, who is PM-elect Christopher Luxon and the National Party, and how

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15:48

The latest on Israel and Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2023/10/16

At the start of the month, an ongoing conflict in the Middle East boiled over when Hamas launched a surprise wide scale attack on Israel. It has prompted Israel to declare war on Hamas, saying the military will use all of its strength to destroy Hamas’s capabilities. In the deep dive, we’re going to give you some of the context to understand this conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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