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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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4:32

Headlines: Man charged over Sydney Airport gun incident

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/13

Today's headlines: A Victorian man has been charged after a major security operation at Sydney Airport this morning. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Government has “no plans” to adopt a proposed four-day workweek. Hundreds of U.S. Army personnel have begun patrolling the streets of Washington D.C, after Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence in the capital. And today’s good news: Australian researchers have discovered evidence of mutual playtime

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20:03

The first global plastics treaty

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/12

High-level officials from more than 170 countries are in Switzerland right now to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. Negotiations began in 2022, when the United Nations Environment Assembly – the world's highest decision-making body on the environment – agreed on the need to address the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution and waste. Since then, five negotiation sessions have failed to reach a consensus. This time, protesters outside the UN are

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4:21

Headlines: RBA cuts interest rates to 3.6%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/12

Today's headlines: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate to 3.6%, down from 3.85%. The Coalition has confirmed it will revoke Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood if elected. A Colombian presidential candidate shot during a political rally has died after two months in hospital. And today’s good news: A rubber duck race known as the ‘Chicago Ducky Derby’ has raised more than $AU660,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and

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13:54

Australia's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/11

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in September. It follows recent similar declarations by Canada, the UK, and France. The decision also comes amid growing condemnation of Israel's plan to take over Gaza, announced last week. Today, we're breaking down what this recognition means. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way

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4:16

Headlines: Australia to recognise the state of Palestine

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/11

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in September. The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has apologised for the Government’s delayed response to South Australia’s toxic algal bloom crisis. A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the north-west of Türkiye on Sunday evening, killing an 81-year-old woman, according to emergency services. And today’s good news: And

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11:38

The MP who quit parliament from jail

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/10

On Friday morning, NSW MP Gareth Ward resigned from State Parliament just moments before he was due to be expelled by his fellow MPs. Ward was found guilty of sexual assault offences last month and is currently in jail awaiting sentencing. Today we're breaking down what happened, why it took so long to get to this point, and what happens next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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4:46

Headlines: Fed Govt urges Israel not to occupy Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/08

Today's headlines: The Federal Government has urged Israel not to occupy Gaza, after Israel's security cabinet approved a plan for a military takeover. Optus could be fined trillions of dollars after the Federal Government’s privacy regulator announced it is suing the telco over a 2022 data breach. Jailed NSW MP Gareth Ward has resigned from State Parliament, triggering a by-election in the seat of Kiama hours before a scheduled vote on his expulsion. And today’s good news: Western

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14:05

Is the U.S. turning away from vaccines?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/07

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! This week, US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced he's cancelling 22 vaccine development projects worth $500 million, specifically targeting mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines. The decision has sparked concern from infectious disease experts who say it could leave America vulnerable to future pandemics. On today’s podcast, we’re going to dive into what

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4:20

Headlines: Albanese defends Vic plan to legislate WFH...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/07

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the Victorian Government’s plan to legislate working from home protections. Teachers in Queensland have resumed negotiations with the State Government after this week’s widespread strike action. U.S officials have ordered NASA to fast-track plans to install a nuclear reactor on the moon. And today's good news: New research shows a bowel cancer screening initiative has led to an increase in lifesaving early detection rates

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15:26

What caused the Titan sub disaster?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/06

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! More than two years after the implosion of a submersible expedition to the Titanic wreck, the U.S. Coast Guard has released its final report into what went wrong. According to the 335-page document, the disaster, which killed five people, was preventable – driven by flawed design, regulatory avoidance, and a toxic workplace culture. This landmark report paints a damning

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3:31

Headlines: Rockliff reappointed Tas Premier

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/06

Today's headlines: Tasmania’s Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff has been reappointed as the state’s Premier, weeks after an early election. A 20-year-old Sydney man has become the first in Australia charged with supplying vape liquid laced with nitazenes. At least 100 people are missing after severe flash flooding in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, a popular tourist destination for people travelling to the Himalayas. And today's good news: Para-athletes in the Northern

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16:33

The Sydney Sweeney controversy, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/05

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! A new American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has sparked controversy over what critics say are references to white supremacist messaging. The ad has divided opinion online and drawn responses from major political figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Today we're breaking down everything you need to know about this viral ad: What happened, why people are upset,

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4:40

Headlines: Chinese national accused of spying in...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/05

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time since the early stages of the current conflict in Gaza. A Chinese national with permanent residency has been charged with foreign interference in Canberra. Former President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been placed under house arrest by the country’s Supreme Court. And today’s good news, scientists have developed a breakthrough vaccine to protect livestock

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19:33

Should WFH be a legal right?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/04

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! Working from home at least two days a week could become a legal right in Victoria. The state government has laid out plans to make it an entitlement to public and private sector workers.Premier Jacinta Allan said it could boost business productivity and help workers with caring responsibilities, but some critics have questioned how it would work, including whether it would even be

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4:25

Headlines: First woman appointed to AFP Commissioner...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/04

Today's headlines: For the first time, the next Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will be a woman. An investigation into Queensland’s forensic services lab has identified widespread issues, finding the state’s DNA testing is at a "point of critical failure." More than 140 migrants are believed to have died after a boat capsized near Yemen. And today’s good news: Australian Meg Harris has won gold in the women’s 50m freestyle at the swimming world

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12:08

Is the economy... calming down?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/03

Last week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed the annual inflation rate is at its lowest level in four years. It has triggered many economists to predict there will be a cut to the interest rate next week when the Reserve Bank of Australia meets. If you’re wondering what all of this means, you’ve come to the right place. Today we're talking to the Australia Institute’s Chief Economist Greg Jericho about what this all means. Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist of the

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16:23

Wait, where does our tap water come from?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/02

Have you ever thought about where your water comes from? Well, maybe you did when you were in your Year 10 Science class. But, in case you were sick that day, or you need a refresher, we are here to have an in depth look at the cycle of water. Trust us, it’s more interesting than it sounds. We asked you what you wanted to know about where your water comes from, and today we are answering those questions. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily

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3:57

Headlines: Australia escapes new tariffs

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/01

Today's headlines: The U.S. has announced a new round of tariffs for several countries, but has kept Australia’s at the baseline rate of 10%, which has been in place since earlier this year. The Northern Territory Government has passed a raft of legislative amendments to the state’s Youth Justice Act, ditching the previous government’s “detention as a last resort” policy. Mollie O’Callaghan has now equalled Ian Thorpe for the most world championship gold medals

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10:39

Your HECS debt questions, answered

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/31

During the federal election, Labor said one of their first duties if elected, would be to implement a cut to HECS and HELP debts by 20%. And as of yesterday, legislation has passed both houses of Parliament to discount those debts.We asked you what questions you had about this bill, and in today's podcast we unpack them all. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify

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4:07

Headlines: Parliament passes 20% HECS cut

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/31

Today's headlines include: The Senate has passed legislation to discount all student debts by 20%. A 26-year-old man in Sydney has been “charged with allegedly producing child abuse material at six out-of-school hours care services,” according to NSW Police. Canada has announced its intention to recognise Palestine as a state, days after the UK and France made similar declarations. And today’s good news: Australian swim star Mollie O'Callaghan won the women's 200m freestyle at the

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