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25:01

How UK PM Keir Starmer lost his job

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/23

This week marks 10 years since the Brexit referendum, when a majority of the UK population voted to leave the European Union. In that time, six Prime Ministers have resigned - the latest being Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide victory less than two years ago. In today’s episode, we’ll explain exactly how Starmer’s position became untenable. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best

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4:22

Headlines: Labor's tax reforms to become law

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/23

Today's headlines include: Labor’s controversial tax reforms are set to become law with the support of the Greens. Six cruise ship passengers taken to a quarantine facility in WA have been cleared of hantavirus after 42 days in isolation. The U.S. has waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days following the first round of talks under an emerging peace deal. And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK believe a tropical butterfly species could hold secrets about the biology of longevity.

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21:10

Bird flu is here. Should we be worried?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/22

A few days ago, Australia was the only continent in the world to have avoided the deadly H5 bird flu strain. After years spent watching this virus devastate wildlife populations and agricultural sectors from afar, everything changed on Saturday when the Government confirmed bird flu has finally arrived on our shores. In today’s deep dive, we explain why you should care, and what this actually means for our wildlife, for your food bill, and your health. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara

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4:47

Headlines: Govt signs $2.5b defence deal w. Canada

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/22

Today's headlines include: Authorities have identified a second case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, as the country’s largest poultry producer locks down its Western Australian operations. Australia has signed its largest ever defence export deal, entering into a multi-billion dollar contract with Canada. Dozens of drones have been shot down in Moscow, with flights briefly suspended in the Russian capital, according to local authorities. And today’s good news: New research out of

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22:21

Why Australia's immigration debate is back

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/21

One in three people living in Australia right now were born overseas. It's one of the highest proportions in the world. And right now, every political party has a very different idea about whether that number should go up, down, or stay the same.Today we're breaking down the current migration figures, why the debate over immigration is dominating headlines, and what the different sides of politics have to say about it. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Sam KoslowksiProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa

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19:31

How to think about your shares at tax time

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/20

Today we're talking about something that's pretty much unavoidable at the moment: tax. Specifically, tax as it relates to investing. End of financial year is almost here, and if you've got investments, or bought and sold shares since July last year, this is the moment those two worlds run into each other. This podcast was produced with insights from CommSec. However, everything we talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent. For more information on tax

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3:43

Headlines: Police charge 3rd synagogue firebombing...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/19

Today's headlines include: Counter-terrorism police have charged a third man over the firebombing of a Victorian synagogue. Australia’s work health and safety regulator has recommended the Defence Force be prosecuted over a fatal army helicopter crash. Around 300 students and teachers have been rescued after a fire tore through a primary school in Tokyo. And today’s good news: An all women referee crew has officiated a match at the men’s World Cup for the first time this

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17:53

Aussie activists' allegations against the IDF, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/18

Last week, a group of Australian activists who had tried to sail to Gaza on a flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid returned home. They’ve publicly alleged that while the Israeli Defence Force had them in custody, soldiers sexually and physically assaulted them. Now, the Australian Federal Police says it is investigating their allegations. On today’s podcast, we’ll unpack what has been alleged and what the AFP can actually do. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer:

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3:49

Headlines: U.S. & Iran release interim agreement to...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/18

Today's headlines include: The U.S. and Iran have released the text of an interim agreement to end their war, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they fail to honour their commitments. Annual migration levels have fallen slightly, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Two children have died after a SUV hit them as they were crossing the road with their mother in Sydney’s south-west on Wednesday afternoon. And today’s

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22:11

Young Aussies' changing relationship with the media

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/17

Earlier this week, a new report on how Aussies consume news media was released. It’s the latest in a long-running international survey that compares data on media usage in 48 different countries, and is deemed the authoritative source of information for understanding changing attitudes and behaviours when it comes to news. In today’s podcast, we’re gonna break down some of the biggest findings, including that young people’s trust in news jumped significantly in a single year,

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3:54

Headlines: Protesters interrupt Pauline Hanson's speech

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/17

Today's headlines include: Protesters have interrupted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s first National Press Club address. The Victorian Government has announced gun law reforms, including strengthening background checks. U.S. officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the recent UFC White House event, according to newly unsealed court papers. And today’s good news: Aussie teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has set a new under-20 world record at an event in Czechia. Hosts: Emma

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23:55

Can we prevent shark attacks?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/16

A woman suffered life threatening injuries after she was bitten by a shark, 30 metres from the shore at Sydney’s Coogee beach on the weekend. The incident has reignited long-running debate around how/if humans can safely coexist with sharks in the ocean. Today we’ll unpack how governments are trying to mitigate the risk of shark attacks, what technologies exist in this space, and why these attacks seem to be on the rise. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot LawryProducer: Orla MaherVideo

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4:29

Headlines: RBA keeps interest rates at 4.35%

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/16

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept interest rates on hold for the first time this year. An Australian World Cup referee has been cleared of wrongdoing after he was accused of making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign. The Bureau of Meteorology has announced an El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific. And today’s good news: A once locally extinct kangaroo-like marsupial has been released back into the far northwestern NSW desert.

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21:38

The world's first trillionaire (kind of)

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/15

A trillion - a number so big it almost doesn't make sense. But this week, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire thanks to his company SpaceX going public on the stock market. It means Musk himself is now richer than most countries, and the value of his rocket manufacturing company is on par with the economies of Australia, Mexico and Spain. We're going to explain what any of that actually means and why it matters in today’s deep dive Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer:

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4:15

Headlines: ASX surges due to U.S-Iran peace deal

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/15

Today's headlines include: The Australian share market has surged to an eight-week high while oil prices have plunged, following news of a U.S-Iran peace deal. The Federal Government has urged Pakistani authorities to launch an inquiry into the shooting death of a young Australian girl. The UK is expected to implement a social media ban for children under 16. And today's good news: Scientists have found a blood test that can identify people likely to develop lung cancer up to five years before the

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27:11

Bill Gates' relationship with Epstein

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/14

Nearly six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, the questions have not stopped. Last week, Bill Gates testified before a US congressional committee about their relationship – one that started after Epstein had already served time for sex crimes. So what was the extent of Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship? And did Gates know of Epstein’s crimes? Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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3:56

Headlines: Fallout from NDIS Senate inquiry

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/12

Today's headlines include: A senate inquiry into proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has wrapped after three days of hearings in Canberra. Principals in Victoria will be given stronger powers to ban abusive parents from school grounds. U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran could sign ‌a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as this weekend. And today’s good news: An 11-year-old in the U.S. state of Kansas

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20:48

The World Cup controversies, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/11

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off! It marks the biggest football tournament in history, with 48 teams playing across three countries. But before a single ball has been kicked, this might already be the most controversial World Cup ever. One of the teams competing is at war with the host country. A referee was turned away at the border. And fans are being blocked from watching their own team play. On today’s podcast we’re going to break down everything you need to know

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4:03

Headlines: NSW Police force review finds widespread...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/11

Today's headlines include: A wide-ranging review has found a culture of sexual harassment in the NSW police force. The U.S. has launched further strikes on Iran, with an Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) chief vowing to “turn the region into hell” for the U.S. Anti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland’s capital Belfast have continued for a second night. And today’s good news: English Premier League side Arsenal has donated players’ old socks to a donkey and horse

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16:39

Why 'Ditch the Witch' is back in politics

The Daily Aus ·

2026/06/10

Listen to The Mirror on Spotify - episode 1, episode 2, episode 3, episode 4Listen to The Mirror on Apple Podcasts -episode 1, episode 2, episode 3, episode 4 A billboard truck has been spotted driving around Melbourne with the slogan "Ditch the Witch" next to an image of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The campaign has been condemned across the political spectrum, reviving a slogan that was used against Australia's first female prime minister more than fifteen years ago. On today's podcast, we're

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