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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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13:51

The future of Australia's gun laws

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/16

State and territory leaders have agreed to strengthen gun laws in the wake of Sunday’s Bondi terror incident, which saw 15 innocent people killed during a targeted antisemitic attack. According to police, a 50-year-old gunman who died at the scene was the licensed owner of multiple firearms. Those guns, weapons he owned lawfully, were used in Sunday’s attack. Now, the Prime Minister and NSW Premier are pledging to reform gun laws, to better protect Australians against extremism.Today,

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4:12

Headlines: AFP link Bondi terror attack to Islamic State

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/16

Today's headlines include: Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett has announced the Bondi terrorist attack may have been linked to the Islamic State. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has taken HelloFresh and Youfoodz to the Federal Court in separate proceedings, alleging they caught their customers in “subscription traps”. The FBI ‍has announced it foiled a bomb plot targeting businesses and immigration agents, set for New Year’s Eve in Los

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22:48

How the Bondi terror attack unfolded

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/15

On Sunday evening, a terror attack unfolded on the shores of Australia’s most recognised beach. Two gunmen fired dozens of bullets at a Jewish community event in Bondi, targeting crowds attending celebrations to mark the beginning of Chanukah. At the time of recording, at least 16 people are dead, including one of the gunmen, and 40 are injured. Among those killed is a 10 year old child. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind

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4:17

Headlines: Australia to introduce tougher gun laws

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/15

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering tougher gun laws following the deadly Bondi terror attack. 17 people are dead and 20 others are injured ⁠after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in rural northern Colombia. A man and ‍a woman have been found dead at the home of ⁠Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner. And today's good news: Sydneysiders have turned out in droves to donate blood to support the victims of the Bondi attack. Hosts: Lucy Tassell

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2:30

A short update on Bondi

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/14

On Sunday evening, gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where a Jewish community event was being held to mark the beginning of Chanukah.At least 12 people, including one of the alleged shooters, were killed at the scene, and 29 people were taken to hospital.Police are treating it as a terrorist attack. Here’s a short wrap of what we know so far.If you need help, support is always available at Lifeline on 13 11 14. Host: Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherResearch: Lucy TassellSee

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3:30

Headlines: PM requests advice on ministers' spending

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/12

Today's headlines include: The Prime Minister has requested advice from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) amid ongoing questions over travel expenses claimed by Communications Minister Anika Wells. The accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in person for the first time. Thailand's Prime Minister has announced that he is "returning power to the people," moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier ⁠than previously

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16:38

Has Australia changed since the Cronulla Riots?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/11

This week marks 20 years since the Cronulla Riots, when hundreds of angry young white Australian men descended on Cronulla train station and beach in Sydney’s south, attacking anyone of Middle Eastern appearance. In today’s episode, we explain the context surrounding the riots, including the role of broadcaster Alan Jones, the day itself, and explore how Australia has changed since then. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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4:12

Headlines: U.S. could require tourists to hand over...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/11

Today's headlines include: Travellers from Australia and 41 other countries could be forced to hand over five years' worth of social media data when entering the United States, under plans put forward by the Trump administration. More than 1,000 corrections officers across South Australia’s public prison network have voted to extend an existing strike to 96 hours, calling on the Government to increase pay rates, lift staff numbers and improve safety. Australian Olympians who give birth after

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12:13

The convicted rapist the media can't name

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/10

Last week, a jury in Victoria found a man guilty of raping a woman twice in 2024. Despite this guilty verdict, a suppression order remains in place, meaning media outlets have been unable to publish his name. The case comes amid growing criticism of the widespread use of suppression orders in Victoria’s court system. In today’s episode we’re going to break down what happened in this case, what exactly a suppression order is and why a court would use one. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and

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18:28

The social media ban is here

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/09

This morning, Australia’s world-first social media ban for under 16s has come into effect. This means that anyone under the age of 16 is banned from popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. Today, TDA interviews the eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, about why this law has come into effect and how it will be enforced. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Julie Inman Grant, eSafety CommissionerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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4:47

Headlines: Man sentenced to life over Toyah...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/09

Today's headlines include: A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with a 25-year non-parole period for the 2018 murder of Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep the cash rate unchanged at 3.6% at its last meeting of the year today. The Northern Territory’s Corrections Minister Gerard Maley has defended not allowing a United Nations team to inspect prisons, youth detention centres, and police watchhouses. An Australian has

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11:58

How Netflix's new deal impacts you

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/08

Over the weekend, Netflix announced it was acquiring Warner bros for over 100 billion Australian dollars in a deal that has significant ramifications for the media landscape in Hollywood and beyond. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what we know about the deal itself, why everyone is talking about it and what is means for all of us Netflix watchers. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that

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3:40

Headlines: Fed Govt says energy bill discounts will end

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/08

Today's headlines include: A former childcare worker who raped and abused dozens of children should have been caught long before his eventual arrest, a new review has found. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced federal energy bill rebates will end this year. The South Australian Liberals have elected a new leader, 34-year-old Ashton Hurn. And today’s good news: A new Australian marathon record was set over the weekend, with Jess Stenson beating the previous women’s record by nine

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17:21

The Nationals' pitch to young Aussies

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/07

Last month, they announced they would be dropping Australia’s legislated goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We had Liberal Party Leader Sussan Ley on to explain that decision, and the day that interview went live, the Leader of the National Party, David Littleproud, asked if he could come on to share his perspective. We agreed, and today you’ll hear that conversation. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiGuest: David Littleproud, National Party LeaderProducer: Orla Maher

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4:14

Headlines: Severe heat and fire warnings across...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/05

Today's headlines include: Several heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place as extreme weather continues to impact large parts of eastern Australia. Victoria Police have shifted focus in their search for Dezi Freeman, with investigators now working to locate the alleged police killer’s body. The death toll from catastrophic flooding in parts of Asia last week has surged has past 1500, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for. And today’s good news: A university in the U.S. will

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14:31

Does Spotify have a local music problem?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/04

Sign up to our culture newsletter here! Yesterday, Spotify released its annual Wrapped feature for 2025. It's a yearly tradition where millions of users get to see their most listened to songs and artists from the year, among plenty of other interesting stats. Alongside these personalised data drops, Spotify also released stats telling us about national listening trends. And there's been a lot of discussion about one thing: the absence of Australian artists from the top of those lists. Today,

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4:36

Headlines: Lehrmann pleads guilty to car offence

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/04

Today's headlines include: Four more children have been identified as alleged victims of a former childcare worker accused of more than 150 counts of sexual abuse. Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has pleaded guilty to a charge of taking a car and driving it without consent in Tasmania, a day after an appeal of his failed defamation case was rejected. Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in southern Gaza today, according to Hamas-controlled authorities in the enclave. And today’s good

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11:51

Is Bruce Lehrmann's defamation fight over?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/03

Yesterday, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann lost the appeal of his failed defamation case against Network Ten and its journalist Lisa Wilkinson. It comes after the Federal Court ruled last year that it was more likely than not that Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest judgment and what it means for this long-running case. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus

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3:56

Headlines: Vic doctor facing 908 charges over toilet...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/03

Today's headlines include: Australia’s economy grew by 0.4% over the September quarter, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A junior doctor in Melbourne who was recently charged with over 130 offences is facing 775 additional charges, after police accused him of filming staff in hospital toilets. The United States has recorded its lowest number of mass killings in two decades, according to a national tracking database. And today’s good news:

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18:00

Ozempic's mental health warning

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/02

Listen to our three-part series, Investigating Ozempic. Australia’s medicines regulator has issued a safety alert for Ozempic and similar drugs over a potential risk of suicidal thoughts. The updated warning follows a spike in reports of suicidal ideation linked to weight-loss medications to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Today, we’ll explore what led to this moment and what it means for patients. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support

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