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21:08

Can a church become a nightclub?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/19

Two weeks ago, one of Sydney's newest venues opened its doors in a heritage-listed former church. A few days later, it was shut down entirely, caught between a Christian backlash, a landlord's legal notice, and a fight over public arts funding. On today's podcast, we're breaking down what actually happened to Divine Playhouse, why the venue struck a nerve with some religious groups, and what happens next for the creative arts space at the centre of it all. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi

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3:30

Headlines: Telstra fronts inquiry over outage

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/17

Today's headlines include: Telstra executives have fronted a Senate inquiry into the telco’s widespread outages last week U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a televised address where he accused China of interfering in American elections. Guide Dogs Australia says it is “relieved” that Uber has decided to walk back plans to charge people with disabilities an extra $5 per ride to cover the assistance that drivers provide. And today’s good news! A new monkey species has

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18:16

The story behind the World Cup final

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/16

No men's team has won back-to-back World Cups since 1962. On Monday morning, Lionel Messi - 39 years old, in what many expect is his final tournament - tries to become the first. His opponent is the teenager he once held in a bathtub. Today we unpack how the World Cup final has been nearly 20 years in the making, and introduce you to the two star players. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way

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3:34

Headlines: 15 cases of bird flu

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/16

Today's headlines include: A teenager who allegedly researched how to make bombs and methods to derail trains has been granted bail. The men’s World Cup final is set, with Argentina set to face Spain after defeating England 2-1 early this morning. The CSIRO has discovered another case of the H5 strain of bird flu in NSW. And today’s good news! The Australian Museum is returning ancestral remains of the Rapa Nui people to their island, Te Mau Hatu o Rapa Nui or Easter Island. Hosts:

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17:01

The women and girls killed in Australia last week

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/15

In less than a week, three men and a teenage boy have been charged with murdering women and girls known to them in unrelated alleged attacks across the country. These deaths bring the national toll of women and girls lost to violence this year up to 54. In today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about what we know about each of these cases, the broader national conversation and how the government has responded. You can see Sherele Moody's Australian Femicide Watch here. Hosts: Billi

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3:38

Headlines: UK to introduce a social media curfew

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/15

Today's headlines include: Heads up the following story includes details of domestic violence. Former St Kilda player Nicky Winmar has been removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame after being found guilty of assaulting a woman. Britain will introduce a overnight curfew on  social media  apps for 16 and 17-year-olds, on top of its plan to introduce a ban on social media for ‌under-16s. Spain have secured their spot in the World Cup final, beating France 2-0 in the semifinals this

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23:04

Why phone outages have become normal

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/14

Last week, millions of Australians were reminded that their phone and data service is only as reliable as one company’s software, when Telstra experienced its third major outage in under a year. Today, we’ll unpack why these outages keep happening, what regulators want to do about it, and a question that’s been the subject of a decade-long debate: If a telco experiences an outage, why can't your phone jump onto a competitor’s network instead? Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi

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3:57

Headlines: Origin Energy to refund thousands of...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/14

Today's headlines include: More than 4,500 Origin Energy customers have been promised refunds, following a consumer watchdog probe into deceptive power plans. A new report by Australia’s online safety regulator shows significant gaps in how major tech platforms are responding to ‘sextortion’. The U.S. military has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran. And today’s good news: A wild koala has received a chlamydia vaccine implant for the first time, in

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26:15

Remembering Prof. Richard Scolyer

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/13

Yesterday, former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer was honoured with a state funeral at the Sydney Opera House, after he died on 7 June from brain cancer, aged 59. The service included countless moving tributes to the pioneering pathologist credited with saving thousands of lives. Richard Scolyer is remembered as the researcher that turned melanoma from a common death sentence into a largely curable disease. But his legacy extends beyond that. He shared his three year journey and

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4:04

Headlines: Govt's anti-racism rules in effect at unis

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/13

Today's headlines include: Mourners have gathered at the Sydney Opera House to farewell former Australian of the year Professor Richard Scolyer. The Government’s strengthened anti-racism standards for Australian universities are now in effect. New polling data shows a slump in support for One Nation, after Pauline Hanson outlined her party’s policy aims during a recent address. And today’s good news: For the first time, humanoid robots have completed live surgeries. Hosts: Emma

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18:17

The jobs most at risk from AI

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/12

In case you missed it, the Federal Government has for the first time released a report tracking how AI is reshaping Australia’s workforce. It said there has been no evidence that AI has caused widespread job losses or major disruptions… yet. Which might be surprising considering the job cuts we have heard about. This report, from the government, does paint a bit of a different picture. But it also tells us what job are most at risk. We’ll tell you what you need to know in

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3:47

Headlines: Former Senator Derryn Hinch dies age 82

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/10

Today's headlines include: Telstra has been warned it could face a multimillion-dollar fine after this week’s widespread outages. Outspoken media figure and former Senator Derryn Hinch has died at the age of 82 after a long and public health battle. Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the UK’s next Prime Minister, after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Keir Starmer as leader. And today’s good news: The city of New York has announced funding to support a new

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24:11

Is the U.S.-Iran war back on?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/09

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is falling apart. Ships have been attacked in a key shipping route, the U.S. has struck back, and Trump says the deal is "over." Today we're breaking down what's happened since Sunday, why a Supreme Leader who died months ago is only being buried this week, and whether we're heading back to full-blown war. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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3:55

Headlines: Telstra makes 600+ welfare checks

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/09

Today's headlines include: Telstra says it has carried out 639 welfare checks on people whose calls to Triple Zero did not go through during outages earlier this week. The U.S. military says it has completed an additional ‌round of strikes against Iran, which it said were aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open. Childhood vaccination rates have fallen over the past five years while more Australians have chronic disease, according to a major report from the Australian Institute of

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17:18

Wait, who is the UK's Nigel Farage?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/08

Yesterday, right-wing politician Nigel Farage resigned from the UK Parliament. The resignation comes as an investigation into his finances is currently underway. But who exactly is Farage, and why have we been hearing so much about him lately? On today's podcast, we're going to get to the bottom of that question, and work out why he's just walked away from the seat it took him seven attempts to win. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Avegail MatutinaVideo Editor: Rosa BowdenDonate to

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3:43

Headlines: Telstra investigating outage cause

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/08

Today's headlines include: Telstra is still investigating the cause of a nationwide outage, but says call and data services have been restored to 90% of its customers. The consumer watchdog has announced a specialised taskforce to crack down on gambling scams, known as ‘scambling’. A cargo plane with five crew members on board is missing after it lost contact with air traffic control off the coast of Pakistan. And today’s good news: New research has revealed Earth may be home to

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24:44

The rise of head injuries in AFL

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/07

The death of a young Melbourne teacher on a suburban footy field has reignited conversations about player safety and intensified growing scrutiny of the AFL's concussion record. In today's deep dive, we'll unpack this tragedy, and the bigger reckoning about brain injuries in our national game. Sign up to TDA's Sport Newsletter here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to

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4:43

Headlines: PM criticises China's Pacific missile test

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/07

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised China for testing a long-range missile in the Pacific Ocean, after Australia and Fiji signed a historic defence pact. TikTok says it deployed crisis teams to prevent footage of the Bondi terror attack spreading within an hour and a half of the massacre, despite having no Australian content moderators. A British vessel travelling through the Strait of Hormuz has been struck and set on fire, UK officials have confirmed. And

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22:02

Is Australian theatre in crisis?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/06

Last week another popular music festival announced its going on hiatus. Harvest Rock. We’ve talked a lot about the struggling live music scene post COVID on this podcast. But we’re not going to talk about that today. What we are going to talk about is Australia’s live theatre industry.Because while we’ve been watching music festivals suffer, another creative sector has been facing its own, similar challenges, with multiple big-budget shows axing performances in recent weeks

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4:09

Headlines: Australia signs defence deal with Fiji

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/06

Today's headlines include: Australia has signed off on a major defence alliance with Fiji, as the Government seeks to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific. Melbourne’s tobacco wars have escalated after a ram raid overnight saw a row of 10 shops engulfed by flames. A funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been held in Tehran. And today’s good news: In an Australian-first, jet fuel made from used cooking oil will be introduced at Brisbane

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