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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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7:29

The state banning 'good character' references in its...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/04

This week, the NSW Government introduced legislation to remove the use of ‘good character’ references during criminal sentencing. If passed, it would make NSW the first state in Australia to do so. In today’s podcast, we’ll walk through the years-long campaigning that’s led to this reform… that advocates are calling “one of the most monumental shifts in how the courts approach sentencing.” 1800 RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732Video:

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4:06

Headlines: Second Australian dies in Japan skiing...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/04

Today's headlines include: A second Australian has died in a skiing incident in Japan in less than a week. Billionaire Clive Palmer will mount a challenge against political donation reforms in Australia’s highest court. Nearly 40% of all cancer cases are preventable, a new global study has found. And today’s good news: A dinosaur fossil discovered in Brisbane has been confirmed as Australia’s oldest, dating back 230 million years. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma

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13:16

The Aussies named in the Epstein Files

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/03

Last week, The U.S Department of Justice released three million documents from the Epstein files. Multiple high-profile Australian figures have appeared in the documents, including former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, mining magnate Clive Palmer, and the daughter of former PM Paul Keating. In today’s podcast we’re going to walk you through what we learned about some of the Aussies mentioned in this release, how they have responded, and what’s next in the Epstein saga. Hosts: Elliot

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3:43

Headlines: First RBA rate rise since 2023

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/03

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank has listed the cash rate from 3.6 to 3.85%. The Federal Government has announced further sanctions on Iran, in response to what it called “the regime’s horrific use of violence against its own people.” Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify in an investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And today's good news: For the first time, two mothers are included among the

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14:33

The world-first social media court case

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/02

This week, some of the world's biggest tech companies are facing a landmark trial in the U.S. Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, along with YouTube, are being sued over claims that their platforms are designed to be addictive to children and harm their mental health. The first in a series of trials will take place in LA, but could reshape how social media works worldwide. Today, we’ll explain what's happening, how we got here, and what it could mean for young people everywhere, including

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4:11

Headlines: Dezi Freeman likely dead, police say

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/02

Today's headlines include: Victoria Police believe the man accused of killing two officers in an ambush at a rural property last year is likely dead. David Littleproud will remain the leader of the Nationals Party after a failed spill motion. Major parties and special interest groups spent hundreds of millions on political parties and last year’s election, according to new figures. And today’s good news: Australia’s Tame Impala (aka Kevin Parker) has won the Grammy for Best

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19:17

Can erotica fix Australia’s reading slump?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/01

Over the past decade Aussie reading rates have been in decline, with more and more young people saying that they don’t read for pleasure - ever. That is until very recently, with a booming interest in novels about sex and love showing signs that the tide may just be turning. In today’s deep dive, we're speaking to Anna Burkey from Australia Reads to help us unpack what’s really going on — why romance novels are capturing hearts, inspiring new readers, and creating a lifeline

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3:44

Headlines: Ley announces temporary shadow ministry

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/30

Today's headlines include: Liberal leader Sussan Ley has given the Nationals a week to reconcile with the coalition before she finalises a new leadership team as Opposition leader. States and territories will receive an extra $25 billion in federal funding for hospitals, following a meeting of the national cabinet. Iranian officials have warned U.S. President Donald Trump that American soldiers in the region would suffer if Washington decides to attack. And today’s good news: Scientists at

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9:30

What we know about the WA bomb scare

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/29

On Monday, a man threw a bomb into a crowd at an Invasion Day Rally in Perth, Western Australia. Police said the bomb, which failed to detonate, was designed to “explode on impact”. One of the rally organisers, Fabian Yarran, called it a “hate crime against First Nations people and protesters” and said it must be “fully investigated as an act of terrorism”. Police, however, have not labelled it as terrorism. They’ve said they’re treating it as a

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4:05

Headlines: Search continues for NSW triple murder...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/29

Today's headlines include: Police have confirmed they are treating the alleged throwing of a homemade bomb into an Invasion Day Rally as a “potential terrorist attack”. Investigators have vowed to find Julian Ingram, who is accused of fatally shooting three people, including his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn and her aunt Nerida Quinn, in a western NSW town last week. NSW Premier Chris Minns will talk with the State Government about creating a new public holiday because Anzac Day

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12:51

Why the Aussie dollar is surging

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/28

Sign up to our finance newsletter here. The Australian dollar has surged to its highest level in nearly two years, hitting 70 US cents as the U.S. dollar collapses to a four-year low. While that's great news for overseas travellers, it comes at a complicated time: new inflation data shows prices rising faster than expected, and all eyes will be on the RBA meeting next week. On today's episode, we unpack why currencies are on the move, what's driving Australia's currency up, and the not-so-positive

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3:56

Headlines: Interest rates expected to rise after...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/28

Today's headlines include: Prices increased by an average of 3.8% for the year to December, according to the latest inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). An uncontrolled bushfire in Victoria’s Otway Ranges has claimed at least three homes with several more under threat, following extreme heat and winds. A man has been arrested after he appeared to attack a U.S. politician on stage with a syringe. And today’s good news: Australians are continuing to impress this

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12:47

Could Pauline Hanson be the next Prime Minister?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/27

Since the last federal election, One Nation’s popularity has been steadily growing across the country. It’s led to questions about whether the party’s leader, Pauline Hanson, can become Australia’s Prime Minister. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain why everyone’s talking about One Nation, what the polls tell us and whether or not Hanson can actually become PM. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsproducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus

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4:04

Headlines: WA man charged over explosive device...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/27

Today's headlines include: A Perth man has been charged after being accused of throwing a device “designed to explode” into a crowd of January 26 protesters. Severe heat in Melbourne has forced the Australian Open (AO) to suspend play on all outside courts. An independent inquiry will explore whether there was a “missed opportunity” to prevent six deaths after a landslide at a New Zealand holiday park. And today’s good news: The first cancer lab in space will focus on

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11:16

The second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/26

Over the weekend, an agent from the U.S. agency ICE shot and killed a nurse at a hospital in the city of Minneapolis. It is the second time this month that an ICE agent has killed a Minneapolis resident, causing significant public outcry and raising questions about how and why this government agency is killing U.S. citizens on the street in broad daylight. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what ICE is, why its agents are in Minneapolis, and what to know about these two killings. Listen

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8:30

The history of January 26

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/25

Today’s podcast is about today, the 26th of January, Australia’s national day and a public holiday. When we polled you in 2024, we found that one in ten readers don’t know why Australia Day is held on 26 January. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at the history of the day, its protests, and its celebrations. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski 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

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3:51

Headlines: Manhunt continues in central NSW after...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/23

Today's headlines include: More than 100 police officers in central west NSW are searching for a gunman suspected of killing three people. Opposition leader Sussan Ley has dismissed doubts surrounding her leadership and says she’s open to reunifying the Liberal National Coalition. TikTok has finalised a deal to create an American version of the app, avoiding the longstanding threat of a blanket U.S. ban. And today’s good news: The nominations for the 98th Oscars have been announced,

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21:18

Why did the Coalition break up again?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/22

For the second time in less than a year, the Nationals have walked away from the Federal Coalition. This time, the exit was sparked by one of the two bills the Government brought to a special sitting of Parliament this week, but ended up centring on the inner workings of the Coalition and the parties that make it up. Today, we’ll take you through the whole story from the beginning, explaining everything you need to know about the Coalition’s latest breakup. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma

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3:40

Headlines: Several missing after NZ landslide

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/22

Today's headlines include: The Coalition has split up for the second time in a year, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying their partnership is “untenable”. Several people, including children, are feared dead in a landslide at a New Zealand holiday park after unprecedented rainfall. Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will appear before a U.S. congressional committee next month. And today’s good news: Formula 1 is a step

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11:42

Why are tennis players asking for more money?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/21

Top tennis players at this year's Australian Open met over the weekend to discuss pushing for better pay and conditions at the tournament. The players say they deserve a bigger slice of the revenue pie, but Tennis Australia says they're already paid fairly. On today’s podcast, we’re going to explore what’s on offer now, what the players want, and why some ex-players are calling them greedy. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus

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