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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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9:24

Ohio’s toxic train derailment

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/27

On 3 February, just over three weeks ago, a train derailed in a small town in the U.S. Since then, we’ve heard that close to 44,000 animals have been potentially killed as a result of the derailment. So does this have implications for local residents and if so, what are the risks? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:48

Australia is “primed to burn” next summer

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/26

After three years of wet weather, you might expect the fire risk of the next summer to be low. A new report from the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action however, has found there is actually risk of a potentially “devastating” fire season ahead. So what’s caused this risk and what can we do to prepare for it? Climate researcher and co-author of the report, David Karoly, will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:57

One year since Russia invaded Ukraine

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/23

It was the 24th of February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. The world watched with bated breath to see how this latest European conflict would play out. One year on, Ukraine is faring better than many expected, but not without a price. So what’s happened so far, and what’s likely to happen next? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:57

Why the UN’s torture investigation body cancelled a...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/22

The UN's torture investigation body looks the treatment of prisoners around the world. In more than a decade of operations they’ve only had to cancel one visit, to Rwanda in 2017-18. So what has caused them to cancel a trip to Australia and what does it say about the state of human rights in this country? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

Is Crystalline Silica the ‘new asbestos’?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/21

Unions are calling for a dangerous substance called Crystalline Silica to be banned, with some comparing it to asbestos. The mineral is used to make kitchen and bathroom counter tops, but working with it can produce tiny dust particles which cause irreversible lung damage. We’ll explain what you need to know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

The right to erasure on the internet

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/20

A new Federal Government report has made several recommendations as part of a strategy to improve privacy in the digital age. It makes recommendations to provide protection from data breaches and hold companies more accountable. So what will it mean for you moving forward? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:45

Why did Indian officials raid BBC offices?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/19

Indian tax authorities have raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.It comes just weeks after the Indian Government banned a BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Why was the documentary so controversial, and what does the response say about the state of the world’s largest democracy? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:58

What’s the deal with tech layoffs?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/16

105,000 people have been laid off from tech companies this year according to a tracking site. From big names like Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify and Google, to those closer to home like Milkrun, workers in the tech space are taking a hit. So what does it all mean and is the worst yet to come? We'll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:03

Why doesn’t a male contraceptive pill exist?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/15

Have you ever wondered why there’s a female contraceptive pill but not a male one? New research might be one step closer to making it happen. A team of scientists are working on an ‘on demand’ pill that could make men temporarily infertile. So could this soon be widely available? And why has this taken so long to happen? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. You can fill out the survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:39

New pathway for 20,000 refugees

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/14

Almost 20,000 refugees on temporary visas will be granted permanent residency status under a new pathway announced by the Federal Government this week. But while this will allow for some refugees to permanently settle in Australia, it doesn’t signal any meaningful change in the government’s overall immigration policy. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:10

UFOs, spy balloons and the U.S. China relationship

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/13

A spy balloon from China, and at least three other objects have been shot down in recent days in North America. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what we know so far, and whether Australia is at risk of international surveillance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:13

The Federal Government has rejected plans for a...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/12

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies. But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063. So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:15

What rising interest rates mean for you

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/09

Another month, another interest rate rise. When the RBA put up interest rates this week it was the ninth consecutive increase. So what does this mean for you? Well it depends who you are. If you’re renting, saving, have a mortgage or hoping to get one, this is the deep dive for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:05

How you can help after the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/08

When disasters of the magnitude we’ve seen this week in Türkiye and Syria strike, it can be hard to know how to help. In today’s deep dive, Sam sits down with Alex Mathieson, Director of International Programs at the Australian Red Cross, to find out how the Red Cross is responding to the crisis, and what we can all do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:29

What you need to know about alcohol bans in the NT

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/07

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will reimpose alcohol bans in First Nations communities in Central Australia. So what led to this decision? And how have these types of bans played out in the past?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:26

The plan to fix the healthcare system

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/06

We asked our Instagram audience about their recent experiences in the health care system, and the majority of responses highlighted growing gap payments and the struggle to find bulk billing GPs. Last week, National Cabinet met to discuss healthcare reform, and recommendations made by an expert taskforce. So what were the recommendations, and how would they impact you? Find out in today’s deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:54

An interview with the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/05

It’s not every day we get to sit down with the Prime Minister. But when we do, we go armed with the big questions. In this special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks the PM Anthony Albanese about the First Nations Voice to Parliament, climate targets, mental health, housing and so much more.Some extra reading/ listening:Voice to Parliament The National Plan to End Violence against Women and ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target

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11:53

Who funded the 2022 election?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/02

We all see the political ads on YouTube, on billboards and across social media. But do you know who is funding political parties? According to analysis of new data from the Australian Electoral Commission, just 10 donors gave 77% of known political donations in the lead up to the last election. So who are the big donors and what does it mean for our democracy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:26

“Cruel and inhumane treatment” contributed to First...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/02/01

This week a Victorian coroner found the death of proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, could have been prevented. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at the circumstances that led to Nelson’s death, and what the coroner is recommending moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:02

Who is being held responsible for the death of Tyre...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/31

The death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, at the hands of police in Memphis, Tennessee, has triggered protests in the U.S. and sparked outrage around the world. So far, five police officers have been arrested and charged. A further two police have been taken off duty. Emergency Medical Technicians have also been fired. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what you need to know - and what could happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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