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17:39

Why is everyone talking about a 'death tax'?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/27

There’s a common saying that there’s nothing certain in this world except death and taxes, and so today, we’re taking it one step further and talking about a death tax. That’s right. You might’ve heard the term ‘death tax’ in the news lately amid discussion on the Federal budget. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain the proposed changes, which mean discretionary trusts would face a minimum 30% tax on trust income. Hosts: Zara Seidler and

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4:23

Headlines: Inflation slows to 4.2% in April

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/27

Today's headlines include: Annual inflation slowed to 4.2% in April after reaching a three-year-high of 4.6% in March, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Russia's ambassador to Australia has been called to the Department of Foreign Affairs to explain his country's most recent threats to Ukraine. Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, seeking to block the release of recordings from interviews he gave to a biographer

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22:54

What went wrong for the Enhanced Games?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/26

The Enhanced Games, described by some as the Steroid Olympics, promised to shatter world records and redefine sport. Instead, a clean swimmer beat doped athletes, and Australia's biggest name finished last. Today we’ll recap how we got here, and break down what actually happened at this week’s inaugural games in Vegas. Sign up to the TDA Culture newsletter here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Today's podcast was sponsored by YWCA, to learn more please

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4:08

Headlines: U.S. strikes Iran amidst peace deal talks

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/26

Today's headlines include: The U.S. has attacked southern ‌Iran, describing its resumption of strikes as “defensive actions” designed to “protect our troops from threats ‌posed by Iranian forces”. A second group of women and children linked to ISIS are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia. Heavy rain at a remote South Australian station has prompted police to renew their search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. And today’s good

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20:43

The teals' fight against One Nation

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/25

Australian politics is in a period of serious flux right now. A new poll has reaffirmed One Nation’s growing popularity, showing the party could become the federal opposition if an election were held today. A handful of independents are responding with talks to form their own political party. Today we're unpacking what's actually being proposed by the teals, who's in, who's out, and what it all means for the future of Australian democracy. Access RedBridge Group & Accent Research's poll

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3:35

Headlines: ASIO boss fronts antisemitism inquiry

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/25

Today's headlines include: ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has defended the spy agency’s actions ahead of the Bondi Terror Attack, when 15 people were killed during a beachside Hanukkah celebration. A coronial hearing in Victoria has heard new details about the deaths of two police officers shot dead by Dezi Freeman at his Porepunkah property last year. Three Chinese astronauts – known in their home country as ‘taikonauts’ - have reached China’s space station,

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15:52

Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/24

Australia is experiencing its worst outbreak of diphtheria since records began in the 1990s.So far this year, the majority of cases are currently in the Northern Territory, but it has started spreading to other states.So what is it, and how concerned should we be? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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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13:19

When is the right time to invest?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/23

Today, we're tackling one of the most common traps in investing - the idea that you should wait for the "right moment" to get started. If you've ever looked at the market, felt uneasy, and decided to just hold off a little longer, this one is very much for you.This podcast was produced with insights from CommSec. However, everything we talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to

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3:38

Headlines: Aussie man dies falling off trail in Peru

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/22

Today's headlines include: An Australian man has died after falling on the trail to the ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu in Peru. Mexican-themed chain Guzman y Gomez has pulled out of the U.S. market, closing all of its restaurants in Chicago effective immediately. A Paris appeals court has found plane manufacturer Airbus and airline Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 that killed 228 people. And today’s good news! Las Vegas is set to

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22:16

How TDA prepares for political interviews

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/21

Billi is usually the person asking the questions on this podcast. Today, we're flipping that - because this week, she interviewed the Treasurer, and we want to know how she actually did it. From research, to the questions she cuts, to what it's like when someone won't give you a straight answer - we're getting into all of it. Today, Billi's going to take us behind the scenes to see what it takes to prepare for, execute, and then publish a big interview.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi

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5:11

Headlines: Aus condemns Israeli minister who taunted...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/21

Today's headlines include: The Australian Government has joined global condemnation of an Israeli minister who taunted detained activists, including 11 Australians. The unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% and 18,600 jobs dropped out of the economy in April, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A photographer has been charged after allegedly stealing camera equipment from a Bondi Beach massacre victim and selling it to a pawn shop days after the attack. And

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17:16

The downfall of MAFS UK

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/20

CW: today’s episode contains discussion of sexual assault and rape. If you or anyone you know needs support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. For 24/7 crisis support, contact lifeline on 13 11 14. A BBC investigation this week has rocked one of the world's most popular reality TV formats. The UK version of Married at First Sight has been pulled from streaming, including here in Australia, after three women on the show alleged sexual assault during filming. The show’s

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4:24

Headlines: Australia records worst diphtheria outbreak

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/20

Today's headlines include: Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak on record has prompted a public vaccination warning. A 12 hour manhunt has ended in two arrests after a deadly shooting in southwest Sydney. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, just days after hosting U.S. President Donald Trump. And today's good news: For the first time, scientists have confirmed that humpback whales are making epic ocean crossings between Australia and Brazil,

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23:30

TDA interviews the Treasurer

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/19

Last week, the Government handed down its federal budget which it has said is a budget for young people. And since, there have been a lot of questions about if the execution of their policies, will actually match the intention of helping young people. Today, I sit down with the Treasurer to put your questions to him. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerGuest: Jim Chalmers, Federal TreasurerProducer: 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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4:25

Headlines: Flash floods and torrential rain drench...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/19

Today's headlines include: A woman is dead and dozens of students have been rescued as torrential rain continues to drench southeast Queensland. An accused triple-murderer has appeared in court after the bodies of his wife and two children were discovered in a southwest Sydney home. Wildfires are threatening homes in the U.S. state of California, with thousands of residents forced to evacuate. And today’s good news: Aussie researchers have named a newly discovered fish species after a Sesame

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19:32

Why the WHO declared an Ebola emergency

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/18

The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the first time this strain has caused an outbreak in over a decade, and right now there is no approved vaccine or treatment for it. Today we’ll bring you up to speed on everything you need to know about the outbreak and what it means around the world. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's

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3:58

Headlines: Treasurer defends Govt's tax changes

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/18

Today's headlines include: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended Labor’s tax changes against backlash, saying the party breaking its election promise was worthwhile because it will fix the “broken status quo in housing”. A group of six people quarantining in Perth, including four Australians, have tested negative for hantavirus after a deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced plans to strengthen his country’s military

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17:20

Why is PCOS getting a new name?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/17

After more than a decade of research and campaigning, one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women around the world has been given a new name. PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – is now called Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The change is in part thanks to Australian led research out of Monash University. Today, we're going to explain what this condition actually is, why the name has changed, and what it means for the millions of people living with it. Hosts: Emma

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16:35

What are microplastics?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/16

Have you ever seen TikToks of people chopping on a plastic board, then pointing out all the tiny particles supposedly ending up in your food? They’re everywhere. But how worried should we actually be? And if there is a real risk, what can we do about it? Today, I’m speaking with Dr Nick Chartres from the University of Sydney about what the evidence says, and what you need to know. A quick note before we start. This podcast was made possible by our friends at the University of Sydney. As

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4:11

Headlines: Hantavirus cruise passengers land in WA

The Daily Aus ·

2026/05/15

Today's headlines include: Passengers from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak have touched down in Western Australia, where they’ll spend at least three weeks in quarantine. The bus involved in yesterday’s deadly crash in Queensland’s Whitsundays region was a tourist charter, officials have revealed. Solomon Islands Parliament has elected a new prime minister, a week after Jeremiah Manele was ousted by a no-confidence vote. And today’s good news: A

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