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21:00

Can Trump ban the news?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/21

This week three major newsrooms lost their access to the White House overnight - badges deactivated, reporters turned away at the gate. So can the U.S. President just ‘ban’ the news? Today we're breaking down why it happened, whether it's actually legal, and what history tells us about how these fights usually end. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot LawryVideo editor: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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3:40

Headlines: Cindy Crawford’s son dies at 27

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/21

Todays headlines include: The Treasury Department has released a new report on what Australia might look like in 2066, 40 years from now. The trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon for the murder of his ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies began on Monday. U.S. media reports Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Randy Gerber, has died at 27. And today’s good news! The World Health Organisation has confirmed two

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18:25

How Australia's weed laws are changing

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/20

Right now, it is completely legal to smoke a joint at home if you live in Australia’s capital city. Travel twenty minutes across the border into New South Wales, and you could be looking at a court date. Across the country, three different governments are moving in three different directions on cannabis, with one easing the rules for patients, one pushing for a public vote on legalisation, and one cracking down harder than ever. Today we're mapping out exactly where Australia's drug laws

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25:43

Are Aussie homes ready to go electric?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/19

Most of the emissions coming out of an Australian home come from four or five familiar machines: the car in the driveway, the hot water system, the heater, the cooktop. Rewiring Australia's modelling puts those household choices at more than 38% of the national total. The catch is that most of those decisions are made last-minute, when the hot water dies on a Tuesday and the plumber is already on the way with a unit on his truck. By Rewiring's count, about 5,000 Australians hit one of those moments

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3:20

Headlines: Second WA shark attack this week

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/18

Todays headlines include: Artificial intelligence is being used by foreign powers to target Australian leaders, the Federal Government is warning. Emergency services have rushed to a popular West Australian beach following a suspected fatal shark attack. The head of the United Nations' health agency is hailing "encouraging signs" in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And today’s good news: Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health,

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22:44

Why does the Govt want to lower migration?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/17

Yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the government’s new migration plans, more than a month after he was supposed to. It comes as the discussion about Australia’s migration system heats up, with Labor, One Nation and the Coalition all vying for votes on one of the country’s most contentious issues. In today’s podcast, we’ll break down Burke’s latest policy, how it could work and the state of Australia’s migration system. Sign up to our

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3:48

Headlines: Fiji declares national HIV emergency

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/17

Todays headlines include: Immigration Minister Tony Burke has revealed the Government’s planned changes to the migration system. An apartment building in Gaza collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including six children. Fiji has declared its HIV epidemic a national emergency. In a statement this week, the country’s government said it now estimates one in 60 adults has the disease, including as many as one in 50 pregnant women. And today’s good news! Scientists have

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20:33

Why you're no longer hearing from Karl Stefanovic

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/16

Earlier this year, Karl Stefanovic was everywhere. The journalist-turned-commentator had launched a podcast that was racking up millions of listens and views, and was dominating the headlines. But now… radio silence. Earlier this week, we found out that Stefanovic is engaged in a legal battle with his business partner over ownership of the company behind the podcast. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what’s actually going on with Karl Stefanovic’s business.Listen to

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4:50

Headlines: Govt to announce sweeping migration changes

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/16

Todays headlines include: The Federal Government is set to reveal how it plans to cut migration numbers after weeks of speculation and delays. America’s war against Iran has cost $US38 billion ($AU53b) over six months, new figures from the U.S. Government’s Congressional Budget Office show. At least three people have died after a helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles. Today's good news: Scientists are using advanced genetics to try to bring the Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine) back from

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22:17

Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, and Pink's argument over Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/15

Yesterday, American rapper Macklemore revealed he'd been dropped from his slot opening for Ed Sheeran's world tour. It came less than a week after the performer made comments on stage in support of Palestine. The moment gained worldwide attention after pop star Pink weighed in on social media, with calls for Macklemore to be pulled from the lineup. Today we're getting into what actually happened, who's saying what, and how one tour’s opening act turned into the main story. Sign up to our

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3:52

Headlines: Snowtown murderer to be released after 26...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/15

Todays headlines include: The youngest person jailed over the notorious Snowtown killings will be released after serving 26 years in prison. Pauline Hanson has refused to apologise for widely condemned comments calling First Nations Australians “the most primitive race on Earth.” Rough seas are hindering rescue efforts in Indonesia, where authorities are searching for 129 people missing after a ferry capsized. And today’s good news: A woman in the U.S. with a paralysing

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22:14

Are we headed for an AI doomsday?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/14

Does the artificial intelligence industry need to slow down? An Anthropic researcher says he’s quit his job over mounting fears his employer and its competitors are racing to build systems they won’t be able to control – systems he warns could “kill us all by the end of the decade”.Tech CEOs say they agree with him, so what does that mean for the future of AI, and how has the rest of the world responded? We’ll unpack it all in today’s deep dive. Sign up to

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3:41

Headlines: Shark bite off WA

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/14

Todays headlines include: A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a shark attack at a remote beach in Western Australia. A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu is continuing for more than 30 people who are missing after a passenger ferry sank. Sweden's national election results show a dead heat, with a partial count pointing to a one-seat majority for the centre-left opposition bloc. And today’s good news! A rare fossil has been found by accident

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14:58

The ChatGPT deal for uni students

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/13

This week, UNSW announced it will be the first university in Australia to sign onto a deal with ChatGPT. The uni is promoting the partnership as an opportunity for students, teachers and researchers to use “AI tools on a secure platform”. On today’s podcast, TDA’s multimedia journalist Em is going to explain the context behind this announcement and what it means for any uni students listening. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Emily Donohoe and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla

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15:09

CBD oil is everywhere. What's the science behind it?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/12

The conversation around medicinal cannabis has transformed significantly over the past decade. In Australia, cannabidiol, or ‘CBD’ is a prescription-only treatment, meaning it can only be legally accessed with authorisation from a medical practitioner. But as CBD has become more accessible to those who need it, the saturation of available products claiming to contain CBD, from skincare to pet foods, has left many feeling confused, or unsure who and what to trust. In today’s deep

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3:53

Headlines: Molly Ticehurst ex-partner sentenced for...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/11

Todays headlines include: Listeners are advised this story contains distressing details. A NSW man has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner Molly Ticehurst, committed while he was out on bail on charges of stalking and raping her. Queensland’s credit rating has been downgraded from AA+ to AA by the ratings agency S&P. The Houthi rebel group has taken over Yemen's port city of Mocha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi

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17:35

Why the mastermind of 9/11 is yet to face trial

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/10

Last month, after years of hearings and appeals, the man accused of planning the Sept 11 attacks got a trial date - June 2028. Two days later, the same judge said his confession can’t be used at that trial, ruling it was the product of torture. On today’s podcast, on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, we'll explain why the case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has never made it to a jury. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla MaherVideo

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3:23

Headlines: Trump's promise of $5,000 per citizen

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/10

Todays headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has promised Americans $5,000 each if his Republican Party wins the upcoming midterm elections. A fire has broken out on a passenger ferry in waters off the western Philippines, killing at least five people and leaving dozens missing. MPs across the political spectrum have called on One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to take down a cartoon calling Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie a traitor. And today’s good news! A new study has shown

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21:09

The Govt's plan to turn off the algorithm

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/09

If you had the choice, would you go back to the way social media was 10 years ago? Just posts from your friends, family and creators you follow, in order of when they were uploaded? Well if the Government gets its way, that very well could soon be an option. It’s a new proposal called the digital duty of care. Under it, online platforms will be required to protect kids from harmful content, create safer digital spaces, and give social media users the ability to opt out of the algorithm

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4:23

Headlines: U.S. calls Australia's algorithm reforms...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/09

Todays headlines include: The White House has warned Australia against what it’s called "extortion" of the online sector, in response to the Government’s proposed digital duty of care reforms. An ISIS-linked Australian woman has been denied bail by a judge over concerns she maintains extremist views. Russia has resumed drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, killing five people and injuring at least 35 others in the Ukrainian capital. And today’s good news: Italian authorities have

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