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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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18:18

The lasting impacts of the viral Charlie Kirk video

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/14

Last week, graphic footage from the assassination of Charlie Kirk went viral online. The 31-year-old conservative political activist was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University when he was shot in front of thousands of onlookers. Within moments, distressing, close-up videos of the incident began circulating widely, flooding social media feeds. Today we chat to Dr. Rachael Sharman to discuss the fallout of the Charlie Kirk assassination and the psychological impacts of young people's

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4:18

Headlines: Islamophobia envoy makes 54 recommendations

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/12

Today's headlines include: The first official report from Australia’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia has called on the Government to address the issue with the same “urgency” as any form of discrimination. NSW Parliament has passed new laws targeting the illicit tobacco black market. The FBI has released new footage believed to contain Charlie Kirk’s suspected shooter, as authorities continue their manhunt after yesterday’s assassination. And today’s good

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21:05

The changing rules on the Aussie music charts

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/11

Starting this month, Australia’s music charts will focus on albums and songs released in the last two years, transitioning away from older releases that had long been taking up space. It is the biggest change to the ARIA charts since the introduction of streaming figures over a decade ago. When this new system came into effect last week, a viral hit from Aussie artist Keli Holiday jumped to the top spot on the Australian Singles Chart. On today’s podcast, we chat with Holiday - whose

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3:49

Headlines: Manhunt continues after Charlie Kirk shooting

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/11

Today's headlines include: A manhunt is continuing in the U.S. state of Utah, following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Record-breaking downpours and strong winds are continuing in parts of NSW, with the SES confirming it has received more than 850 callouts since Wednesday. The Australian Communications and Media Authority says Triple M breached decency rules by broadcasting sexist comments on the Marty Sheargold Show. And today’s good news: Australian

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12:38

Israel's strike on Hamas in Qatar

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/10

For the first time, Israel has struck Qatar. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike on the capital city, Doha, was targeting Hamas leadership. Hamas has said none of its leaders or ceasefire negotiating team were killed, but six others were. In today’s episode, we’ll explain the significance of the strike and Qatar’s relationships in the region. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is

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4:08

Headlines: Govt launches travel safety hub for young...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/10

Today's headlines include: The Federal Government has launched a new online safety hub for young Aussie travellers, following an increase in methanol poisoning overseas NSW childcare providers fined for doing the wrong thing could face penalty increases of up to 900% under a new State Government proposal. Qatar has condemned Israel for launching a strike in Doha, targeting senior Hamas leaders. And today’s good news: Australian regulators have approved the first koala chlamydia vaccine.

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12:15

Nepal's Gen Z protests, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/09

Nepal’s Government has lifted a controversial social media ban after deadly protests swept through the country, killing 19 people. Thousands of young demonstrators took to the streets of the capital, Kathmandu, demanding an end to government corruption and the reversal of restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms. The protests have been dubbed the "Gen Z uprising" and represent some of the worst unrest Nepal has seen in decades. In today’s deep dive, we’ll

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4:27

Headlines: Vic Govt considers new police powers after...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/09

Today's headlines include: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will consider tougher police powers following what she called the “shocking and violent killing” of two young boys in Melbourne’s outer-west. NSW Police have dropped all charges against a former Greens candidate who was injured during a pro-Palestinian protest earlier this year. Nepal’s Government has lifted a controversial social media ban after deadly protests killed 19 people and injured at least 100 others. And

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12:29

The NZ dad on the run with his kids, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/08

New Zealand police have shot and killed a man who had been on the run with his three young children for almost four years. Tom Phillips disappeared in December 2021 with his kids, then aged eight, six, and five, leaving their mother and his extended family behind. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about how Phillips and his children stayed hidden for so long, and his final, fatal collision with police. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support

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4:38

Headlines: Erin Patterson sentenced

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/08

Today's headlines include:Victorian Supreme Court Justice Christopher Beale has handed Erin Patterson three life sentences, with the possibility of parole after 33 years. Israel has bombed three high-rise residential buildings in Gaza City, as part of its military takeover of the entire enclave. The eSafety Commissioner has issued a warning to a UK-based tech company that is believed to be “enabling the creation of child sexual exploitation material”. And today’s good news: The

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13:01

Australia's gender superannuation gap

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/07

Australian men and women are retiring, on average, with substantially different superannuation balances. Now, there’s a push in Canberra to tackle what’s known as the "gender super gap". Last week, Liberal Senator Jane Hume introduced a bill that would allow couples to split their super without facing additional taxes, with the goal of improving financial outcomes for women and gender equity among ageing Australians. In today’s deep dive, we’ll give you a snapshot of where

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19:18

How does TDA make money?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/06

Last month, we launched a new newsletter series called Building TDA. The elevator pitch for this series is that we wanted to draw the curtain back on what it’s like to build a news company in Australia, and to share our experiences with our audience. Today we’re going to be answering all of the questions you asked us about building TDA. Sign up to the Building TDA newsletter here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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4:53

Headlines: Thousands mourn officer killed in Porepunkah

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/05

Today's headlines include: Around 3000 people have attended a funeral for one of the police officers shot and killed at a regional Victorian property last week. NSW nurses and midwives are set to receive a 3% wage increase and higher penalty rates, after reaching an interim deal with the State Government. 26 countries have promised to send troops to Ukraine to protect the country’s security, once a ceasefire deal is reached with Russia. And today’s good news: An Australian company has

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16:01

Is AI mental health support safe?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/04

Content warning: Discussion of suicide and self-harm. If you aren’t feeling up to the themes in today's podcast, you can come back next week for another episode. If you need help at any time, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. This week, OpenAI announced safety changes to ChatGPT following a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of a teen who died by suicide. The company says it will introduce parental controls next month and admitted ChatGPT provides dangerous advice during extended

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3:59

Headlines: Robodebt victims to get additional...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/04

Today's headlines include: Robodebt victims will receive additional compensation after the Government agreed to settle the largest class action appeal in Australian history. Australia will provide $1 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan, after a magnitude six earthquake struck the country’s east on Monday. At least 15 people have died and 18 others have been injured after a street cable car came off its rails and crashed in the Portuguese city of Lisbon. And today’s good

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12:21

What's behind Indonesia's deadly protests?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/03

Anti-government protests in Indonesia have turned violent after police killed a 21-year-old delivery driver. The protests began in the capital city of Jakarta, sparked by outrage over politicians’ pay. They have now spread across the country, resulting in at least seven deaths and more than 1,200 arrests. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what sparked these protests, and what the Indonesian government plans to do next. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want

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4:41

Headlines: China, Russia, and North Korean leaders meet

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/03

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un have met publicly for the first time at a military parade in Beijing. Australia’s economy grew by 0.6% in the last three months of the financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The Federal Government has agreed to fund an additional 20,000 aged home care packages, following mounting pressure from the Coalition, Greens and some independents. And today’s good news:

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13:27

The Aussie athletes calling for bolder climate action

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/02

A group of prominent Australian athletes has signed an open letter calling on the Federal Government to commit to an emissions reduction target of at least 75% below 2005 levels by 2035. Sport for 75%, the campaign behind the letter, says: “In sport, we understand ambitious goals, and understand what it means to achieve them. When it comes to climate, we expect the same from our leaders.” The pledge has been signed by Matildas player Alex Chidiac, ex-Socceroo Craig Foster, Fremantle

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4:10

Headlines: Aussie surfer Molly Picklum claims world...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/02

This evening's headlines include: The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan has surpassed 800, according to the United Nations humanitarian agency. The latest wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza has killed at least 31 people. An illicit 500kg cocaine import has been intercepted by federal authorities at the Australian border. And today’s good news: Australian Molly Picklum has won her first world surfing title, defeating 2023 world champion Caroline Marks in the final at Cloudbreak in Fiji

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17:51

Will age verification work?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/01

In fewer than 100 days, under-16s in Australia will be banned from social media. But a big question remains unanswered: how will the ban work? The Government has released findings into age verification trials to stop children and early teens from creating social media accounts, including on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram. While it says the tech is “practical” and “achievable”, the findings show privacy and accuracy issues persist. In today’s deep dive – we’ll

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