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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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15:16

What the new federal arts policy means for you

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/30

For the first time since 2013, the Federal Government has released a national policy on the arts. The $286 million plan includes protections for First Nations art, a move towards more local content on streaming services and steps towards improved pay and conditions. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:57

A TDA investigation into internship exploitation

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/29

A few months ago, we asked our readers to fill out a survey about their experiences undertaking an unpaid internship. Almost three-quarters of respondents said they felt exploited at some point while working as an intern. In a special episode of the podcast, TDA journalist Daniel Lo Surdo talks to Zara about his investigation on exploitation in the unpaid workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:08

Lessons from the Australian Open Pride Hub

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/26

As the world's best tennis players have taken to the courts in Melbourne, The Daily Aus has been having some big conversations behind the scenes. Sam has spoken to some key people in tennis - including Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, Australia Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, and player/commentator Casey Dellacqua - about LGBTQI+ representation in the sport. Today’s deep dive features some of those conversations, and the lessons Sam's learnt along the waySee omnystudio.com/listener

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15:26

Things you might not know about January 26

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/25

We recently ran a survey on attitudes towards January 26. The overwhelming majority of respondents told us the public holiday should be changed or abolished. So, in the spirit of talking less and listening more, Gamilaroi man and IndigenousX CEO/ founder Luke Pearson joins us in today’s deep dive. Luke shares his perspective on what this day means, and shares some history you might not know. Resources referenced in today’s podcast: IndigenousXAIATSIS10 things you should know about January 267 more

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8:40

What’s led to violent protests in Peru

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/24

An estimated 46 people have been killed and hundreds have been arrested as protests in Peru continue. Access to Machu Picchu has been closed and locals are experiencing rising food prices due to road closures. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how the country got to this point and the politics behind the protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

A chatbot ate my homework

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/23

The Departments of Education in both NSW and QLD have said they will stop students from accessing ChatGPT at school. This is the latest in a wave of reforms as education institutions grapple with how best to deal with Artificial intelligence (AI). The question is, as new forms of AI emerge, how will educators keep students honest?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:58

Jacinda Ardern’s legacy at home and abroad

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/22

All eyes were glued to the TV in the TDA newsroom last week as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation. But while internationally she’s being remembered for her empathy in the face of tragedy, closer to home she’s faced criticism over the struggling economy, a housing crisis and rising crime. In today’s deep dive we’re going to look at what’s contributed to these different narratives and what her legacy is likely to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:55

The pokie problem

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/19

Australia is home to almost 200,000 pokies, almost half of which are in NSW. As a state election looms, the question of how to best address problem gambling is shaping up to be a point of contention. So what are both sides promising, and why is reform taking so long? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:54

Why (and how) the UK Government is blocking...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/18

The UK government has announced it will block a Scottish law designed to make it easier for people to legally change their gender. This has been met with anger from transgender rights activists, as well as members of the Scottish Parliament. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called it a “full-frontal attack”. So what does this all mean and what is likely to happen next? Find out in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:56

The consequences of the Biden documents

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/17

More classified official documents have been retrieved from Joe Biden’s private home. Republicans have been quick to draw parallels between Biden’s possession of these sensitive files, and the files found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. But how similar are the two cases? And what does it mean for Biden? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

What you need to know about China's COVID death toll

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/16

Authorities in China have reported nearly 60,000 COVID related deaths in the last month. This comes as the World Health Organisation expressed concern about information out of the country up until now. Previously, the nation had reported just over 5,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. In today’s deep dive, we look at the new numbers out of China and what they mean amid a departure from the strict zero-COVID policy. You can listen to the last episode we did on COVID in China, "Down with

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22:56

An interview with U.S. Ambassador to Australia,...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/15

Caroline Kennedy is the current U.S. Ambassador to Australia and also the daughter of former U.S. President John F Kennedy. She spent part of her childhood in the White House and has gone on to have a fascinating career. Today, we talk about her work in Australia and abroad, and ask the big questions, like whether 'Sweet Caroline' was written about her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:29

SUMMER SERIES: Would you want to know your chances of...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/12

Today we're throwing back to when Chris Hemsworth said he would take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease. This prompted a conversation between Sam and Zara about what genetic testing means and how to decide whether or not to do it. Stick around until the end to hear some of the messages we received after this episode first went live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

SUMMER SERIES: Are vapes really harmful? The latest...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/11

Are vapes really bad for you? It's the question everyone wants an answer to. In a deep dive last April, we brought you the most recent information we had at the time. Today we're throwing back to that episode, but stick around until the end for the latest on vape regulations in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:58

SUMMER SERIES: What it's really like at the...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/10

Back in March 2022, Sam had just returned from a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, but he wasn't the only one visiting around that time. The UN had just sent a delegation to assess the health of the reef, and whether it should be added to the 'world heritage in danger' list. Today we're throwing back to the deep dive we did at the time, but stick around for an update on what the UN delegation found on its visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:18

SUMMER SERIES: Meet the woman who challenged the ban...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/09

Manal al-Sharif is one of the women’s rights activists who helped to start the right to drive campaign in 2011. She saw the injustice of women not being able to drive in Saudi Arabia, and got behind the wheel in protest. When thousands of other women joined her, a movement was born. In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to an interview Sam did with Manal back in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:02

SUMMER SERIES: What you need to know about the...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/08

In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to the most listened to episode of the podcast from 2022. The assassination of Shinzo Abe came as a shock to the world. In our deep dive, we broke down what happened as the news was breaking. We'll also catch you up on what's happened since, and whether anyone has been charged with the murder of Japan's former Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:23

SUMMER SERIES: Can psychedelics help treat anxiety?

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/05

Could psychadelics help treat anxiety? In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Back in August 2022, Sam asked Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can help if you're struggling with mental ill health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:19

SUMMER SERIES: Why your energy bill is going up......

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/04

Why your energy bill is going up - this was one of our most listened to episodes of last year, and we think that says a lot in itself. We published this episode in early June, around the time that some states were seriously contemplating the risk of black outs due to power shortages. The south east of the country was also experiencing a particularly cold start to winter. Now that summer is here, but our energy bills are still high, we thought it would be a good opportunity to remind ourselves where

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14:11

SUMMER SERIES: Why is it so hard to change gun laws...

The Daily Aus ·

2023/01/03

This episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to May 2022 when a mass shooting event in Uvalde Texas saw 21 people killed; 19 students and two teachers. In our deep dive we tried to explain why after so many deaths, gun reform still seemed unachievable in the U.S. Stick around the end of the episode for an update on what happened in the months after Uvalde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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