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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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17:54

The Liberals’ immigration plan

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/14

Yesterday, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor delivered his first major policy speech since becoming leader of the Liberal Party. In it, Taylor unveiled his party’s new immigration plan, which he argued must discriminate based on values. In today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack what this immigration policy is and why Taylor argues Australia’s system needs to change. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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3:25

Headlines: Australia joins global Hormuz emergency talks

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/14

Today's headlines include: Australia will be among dozens of countries to attend emergency talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. continues its blockade of the area. NSW Police has launched an internal investigation after claims a trainee raped a fellow police recruit. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government following this week’s by-elections. And today’s good news: Marie-Louise Eta has become the first woman appointed to manage a men's team

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17:42

The Govt's crackdown on gambling ads

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/13

In case you missed it, the Federal Government announced it intends to introduce a ban on several forms of gambling ads. It will mean no gambling ads’ on players’ uniforms, in stadiums, or with celebrities. But, many think these We’ll tell you what you need to know about the new reforms, and why they have been controversial, in today’s podcast.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is

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4:00

Headlines: Three Vic Cabinet ministers to quit...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/13

Today's headlines include: Three members of the Victorian Cabinet have announced they will quit Parliament ahead of the upcoming state election, due in November. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz following failed ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced she has fired a party worker who was jailed for rape. And today’s good news! U.S. scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a

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19:02

Why the UK banned Kanye

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/12

It started as a festival announcement and ended with a government ban, a cancelled event, and a very pointed statement from the British Prime Minister. On today’s podcast, we’re going to take a closer look at how exactly the UK government barred Kanye West from entering the UK.For more stories like this, and all things pop culture, sign up to our TDA Culture newsletter here. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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3:38

Headlines: Albanese secures fuel deal with Singapore

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/10

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reached a deal with Singapore today that will guarantee more fuel supply to Australia. U.S. first lady Melania Trump has denied that she had any relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Israeli Prime

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15:39

Why is Depop being sued?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/09

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. Second hand fashion giant Depop is being sued in a U.S. court over hidden fees. A woman in California alleges many Depop users may be unaware of the digital platform's mandatory checkout fees. She’s calling for better transparency, and an undisclosed financial sum. Thousands of Depop's

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4:15

Headlines: Israeli strikes kill 250 in Lebanon

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/09

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. Today's headlines include: Israel has carried out major strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 250 people, in the first hours of a disputed ceasefire agreement in the war with Iran. Bruce Lehrmann has lost his last chance to appeal his failed Federal Court defamation case against Channel 10

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15:35

Wait, is the war in Iran over?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/08

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. The hostilities between the US and Iran have, for now, paused, following a tense couple of days. In the course of a few hours, we went from US President Donald Trump threatening the end of a whole civilisation to a two-way ceasefire being announced by both the US and Iran. In today’s

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4:23

Headlines: Global oil prices fall

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/08

Today's headlines include: Israel has given its support to a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran, but warned the agreement does not include Lebanon. Meanwhile, Australian and global share markets have lifted after news the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in custody for over a week after being charged with multiple war crimes. And today’s good news: Researchers have identified an important juvenile green sea turtle habitat on the outer

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11:48

The war crime charges against Ben Roberts-Smith

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/07

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. Ben Roberts Smith has been arrested for war crimes, in what will become the most significant war crimes prosecution in Australian history.Once celebrated as an Australian war hero, the allegations surrounding Ben Roberts Smith have dominated news headlines for years and this an end is the

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3:56

Headlines: EV sales reach record high

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/07

Today's headlines include: Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith could face life in prison after he was arrested over alleged war crimes. Electric-vehicle sales have reached a new high in Australia, as motorists respond to surging fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Two severe cyclones are causing havoc in the South Pacific, bringing wild weather to parts of Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea. And today’s good news: NASA’s Artemis II mission has begun its

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19:47

NASA's plan to send humans to Mars

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/06

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. As we speak, four astronauts are on their way to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. They are not landing on the moon, they're orbiting it. The journey will take them further into space than any human has gone before. And it’s all part of NASA’s plan to have humans land

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16:44

Why peptides are taking over TikTok

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/05

Want to win a $500 petrol gift card? We’ve hidden it inside next week’s TDA Finance newsletter (April 15). Find the underlined secret word and DM it to us on Instagram to enter.Sign up for free here. If you've spent any time on social media lately, chances are you have come across peptides. They’re the new injectable wellness craze that influencers say are the secret to getting fitter, looking better, and living longer. On today’s podcast, I spoke to an expert to figure out

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18:03

The true story of the Kennedy family

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/02

One show on Disney+ has dominated social media conversations in recent weeks: Love Story, the John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette biographical series. It’s introduced these Kennedy figures to a whole new generation, but not without criticism. Today, we unpack everything you need to know about the show and how audiences have responded. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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4:15

Headlines: PM announces new gambling ad regulations

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/02

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new regulations on gambling ads, almost three years after Labor members recommended a crackdown. U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Americans on Wednesday night (local time), threatening to bomb Iran to “the Stone Ages where they belong.” Mouse populations are reaching plague proportions across Australia's key cropping zones, with scientists warning farmers to remain on high alert. And today’s good news

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15:12

Why vaping is worse than we thought

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/01

Vaping causes cancer. It might sound like something you probably already knew but for the first time, we have research to confidently back the claim. That’s thanks to an international team of experts led by Aussie scientists, and you’re going to hear from one of them in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Adjunct Professor Bernard Stewart Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on

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4:18

Headlines: Albanese to address nation on fuel crisis

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/01

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make a pandemic-style address to the nation on the fuel supply crisis tonight. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the UK and other nations of failing to support American efforts to secure global oil supplies. Victorian officials have officially confirmed the death of fugitive police-killer Dezi Freeman, after the formal identification of his body. And today’s good news: Asia is getting its own Eurovision Song Contest, with

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19:40

Why everything is about to be 20c cheaper

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/31

Some significant cost of living measures have been announced over the last few days, promising to lower the price of everyday transactions. From cheaper fuel to a ban on card surcharges, we’ll take you through everything you need to know in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would

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4:06

Headlines: ABC tentative pay deal reached

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/31

Today's headlines include: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned it could take up to two weeks for fuel-price relief measures to flow through to consumers. ABC management and staff have reached a tentative agreement following the national broadcaster’s first major strike in decades. An attack on a Michigan synagogue earlier this month has ‌been declared an “act of terrorism” by U.S. investigators. And today’s good news: Astronomers have found one of the rarest stars in the

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