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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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18:36

Guilty: The mushroom murder verdict

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/07

A long-awaited verdict has been handed down in the mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson. A jury found Patterson guilty of three counts of murder, and one count of attempted murder. Patterson was charged after she served her estranged husband’s relatives a beef Wellington lunch that included death cap mushrooms in July 2023. Prosecutors alleged she put them in the meal intentionally, while the defence argued it was a mistake. Today, we’ll take you through the latest on the trial from

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4:06

Headlines: Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/07

Today's headlines include: After ten weeks of hearings, a jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder. A woman has undergone emergency surgery after she was mauled by a lion at a Queensland zoo. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 10% tariff on nations aligned with the BRICS partnership, which includes China and Russia. And today's good news: A service in the U.S. is using AI facial recognition to reunite families with lost

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24:30

TDA interviews the Governor-General

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/06

Last week, TDA had a special guest in the office: Australia's highest official, Governor-General Sam Mostyn. But what does the Governor-General actually do? In today's episode, Mostyn breaks down the core parts of her job, how she sees the role of the Crown in modern Australia, and what she hopes for this country. Interview by Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher and Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple

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3:11

Headlines: Congress passes "big beautiful bill"

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/04

The U.S. Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill”.Two bodies of men have been found in a house in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, according to NSW Police.The football world is in mourning after the sudden deaths of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, and his brother André.One of Australia’s most endangered species, the Corroboree Frog, has seen its largest-ever release into a NSW national park.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam

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13:17

The science of being cool

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/03

What does it take to be considered cool? According to science there are exactly six traits. Today, we’re going to take you through what scientists learned after examining almost 6,000 people across 13 countries to figure out the difference between being cool and being good - and they’re not the same thing at all. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: 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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3:47

Headlines: NSW records first death from rare bat virus

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/03

Today's headlines include: A NSW man has become the first person outside of Queensland to die from Australian bat lyssavirus, a rare infection similar to rabies. The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has launched an appeal against his 32-year prison term. At least four people have died and dozens are missing after an Indonesian ferry sank off the coast of Bali. And today’s good news: Native Australian bee honey could help tackle the global antibiotic resistance crisis

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12:09

The childcare worker charged with 70 offences

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/02

This week, we learned a 26-year-old childcare worker has been charged with 70 offences, including child rape, in Victoria. It has led to an immediate, and state-wide response that has impacted thousands of families in Victoria and an entire sector. So what exactly do we know about the allegations against this man? And how are officials responding? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The

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4:27

Headlines: Millions at risk after "significant"...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/02

Today's headlines include: The personal details of millions of Qantas customers may have been leaked following a mass cyber attack. The Victorian Government has announced an urgent review into childcare safety, after a 26-year-old childcare worker was charged with more than 70 offences. U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending legislation, also known as the “big beautiful bill”, has narrowly passed the U.S. Senate. And today’s good news: A rare sighting of

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14:56

New financial year, new rules

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/01

It's the start of a new financial year in Australia this week, which means a raft of changes affecting millions of Australians came into effect yesterday. From wage increases to new laws, cost-of-living-relief and super increases, there's quite a bit to unpack. In today's deep dive, we'll walk you through the big changes that came into effect this week, and explain how they might impact you. Listen:The changes coming to your super Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to

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4:00

Headlines: Govt appoints new illicit tobacco...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/01

Today's headlines include: Australia’s first Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner has been named by the Federal Government. Large parts of NSW are being told to brace for damaging winds, heavy rain and potential flooding, with a ‘rain bomb’ predicted to hit the state tomorrow. Two firefighters have been shot dead in the U.S. state of Idaho, after what police suspect was a planned ambush. And today's good news: Wimbledon will get underway this evening with the highest number

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13:22

The Glastonbury controversies, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/30

Over the weekend, Britain’s biggest music festival Glastonbury was held on a farm in south-west England. This year’s edition made more headlines than usual due to a pair of acts: Irish rap group Kneecap, and English punk pair Bob Vylan. Kneecap’s inclusion on the lineup was already newsworthy due one of its members facing a terrorism-related charge, while Bob Vylan sparked discussion by calling for “death to the IDF,” the Israeli Defense Forces, mid-set. In

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3:53

Headlines: Watchdog finds "serious corruption" by...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/30

Today's headlines include: Australia’s corruption watchdog has found a senior Home Affairs official engaged in “serious” corrupt conduct when she helped her sister’s fiancé secure a job in the department. Popular “reef-safe” sunscreen brands have been accused of greenwashing by the national consumer watchdog. Over 50,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to burn across Turkiye. It comes amid heatwave conditions across large parts of Europe

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13:31

A legal battle over religious posters in U.S. schools

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/29

A group of parents in the U.S. state of Texas have launched a lawsuit to stop the state government from forcing all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments — a list of moral orders central to some religions. The Texas families are mostly themselves Christian, but they argue the move is violating their civil rights under the US Constitution, among other concerns. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack the details and explain the legal background to this case. Hosts:

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3:59

Headlines: Cassius Turvey's killers sentenced to life...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/27

Today's headlines include: Two men have been sentenced to life behind bars over the 2022 Perth murder of teenager Cassius Turvey. The media regulator has rejected a proposal to play more alcohol ads on TV “at times when children are more likely to be watching.” After nearly 40 years in charge of American magazine Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as Editor in Chief. And today's good news: Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary have become the first from their countries to visit the

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11:48

Why the ABC lost an unfair dismissal case

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/26

The ABC unlawfully dismissed journalist Antoinette Lattouf by cutting short her week-long radio hosting role, the federal court has ruled. Lattouf was sacked after sharing a Human Rights Watch post on social media in December 2023. She accused the public broadcaster of unfairly dismissing her for holding a political opinion – an argument the ABC rejected, but the court upheld.In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through the Lattouf ruling and what it means for Australian media

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4:17

Headlines: Jailed Aussie whistleblower's new appeal bid

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/26

Today's headlines include: Jailed whistleblower David McBride has lodged an appeal application to Australia’s highest court, seeking to overturn charges for leaking secret defence documents. A former student of Western Sydney University (WSU) has been charged over a series of cyberattacks between 2021 and 2025. The death penalty will be abolished in Vietnam for several crimes, including embezzlement, spying and attempting to overthrow the Government. And today’s good news: Scientists

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12:57

The good news you missed this week

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/25

It’s been a particularly tense time around the world, as we've covered on the podcast this week. But we want to bring you something different for today's deep dive — an exclusively good news episode. From the Aussie athletes breaking records to surfing dogs and a conservation breakthrough, we hope you find a bit of joy in today's podcast.For more stories like these in your inbox every week, sign up to our good newsletter here.You can learn more about Fran Hurndall or donate hereGet your

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4:34

Headlines: Monthly inflation eases to 2.1%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/25

Today's headlines include: Prices rose by 2.1% in the year to May, according to monthly inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has described last month’s election loss as “devastating,” and says she’s determined to get more women in the Liberal party elected. A review into an incident that left a Boeing plane without part of its cabin has blamed the manufacturer for multiple safety failures. And today’s good news:

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19:31

Your Middle East questions, answered

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/24

For nearly two weeks now, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a war that has kept the world anxiously waiting to see what happens next.As we have covered this week, the U.S. effectively entered the war by bombing three nuclear sites in Iran, which Iran responded to by launching missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Qatar.The situation is tense and complex. Today, we're answering all the questions you sent us. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The

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4:30

Headlines: Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/24

Today's headlines include: Israel and Iran have now both agreed to a ceasefire deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump early this morning. Meanwhile, increased tensions in the region have prompted several international airlines to cancel or redirect services over the Middle East. Virgin Australia’s share price has jumped by more than 9% during the airline’s first day of trade in five years. And today's good news: A major U.S-backed science facility in Chile has captured images of

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