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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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4:12

Headlines: Search for Victorian gunman continues

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/29

Police have arrested two people in north-east Victoria as a hunt continues for the man alleged to have killed two police officers and injured a third earlier this week.A group of alumni from the Sydney all-boys private school Newington College has lodged an appeal against a Supreme Court ruling that allowed girls to be enrolled at the school from 2026.Russia has launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least 21 people, including four children.And today’s

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13:49

Part 2: The AFL’s first openly bisexual player

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/28

Yesterday, we brought you the first part of our exclusive chat with Mitch Brown. In speaking to TDA, Brown became the first player in the AFL's 129 year history to publicly identify as bisexual. On today's chat, we ask Mitch what he expects of the AFL in response to his story, as well as his advice for the next generation of young boys. Host: Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher and Emma Gillespie 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: Govt to scrap 'nuisance tariffs' on 500...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/28

The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap import taxes on 500 products, ranging from wine glasses to air conditioners. Qantas has posted a 28% increase in its annual net profit to $1.6 billion. A shooting at a Catholic school in the U.S. state of Minnesota has left two children dead and 17 others injured. And today’s good news: A new study has found a worm can turn poison from the ocean into golden crystals.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma GillespieWant to support

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19:34

Part 1: The AFL’s first openly bisexual player

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/27

Until this week, in 129 years of the AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual.That changed with former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown.In today’s episode, we share the first half of our conversation with Mitch, who spoke exclusively to TDA. 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 be so grateful.Host: Sam

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3:57

Headlines: Vic Police continue search for alleged gunman

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/27

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown has become the first openly bisexual player in AFL history. Victoria Police are continuing the search for a gunman who allegedly killed two officers and wounded another during a shooting at a rural property yesterday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will seek the death penalty for all murders committed in Washington D.C. And today’s good news: Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts have been retrieved from a sunken city off the coast

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12:41

TDA talks to Australia's youngest ever Senator

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/26

On election night, she celebrated winning a Senate spot and her 21st birthday.This week she gave her first official speech to Parliament, reflecting on her Labor activism, personal health struggles, and her politically-minded family, which all paved her path to Canberra.TDA spoke to Walker after her first speech, discussing what drove her to get into politics, what she wants to see change in Australia, and how young people can get more involved. Hosts:Harry Sekulich and Lucy TassellGuest: Senator

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4:33

Headlines: Australia announces Iran Govt attacks on...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/26

The Australian Government has announced that the Iranian Government “directed” at least two attacks against Australia’s Jewish community.Two police officers have been killed and another injured in a shooting in Victoria’s north-east.Former NSW Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird, and to a charge of breaking and entering.And today’s good news: Computational designers at UNSW have 3D-printed reef

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18:31

Why are the Menendez brothers still in jail?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/25

Over the weekend, both Erik and Lyle Menendez were denied parole by a California review board. The brothers have spent more than three decades in prison for murdering their parents. Renewed interest in the case saw them resentenced in May, marking what many saw as their best chance at freedom in over 30 years. But the parole hearings revealed previously unknown details about their conduct behind bars. Today we're unpacking what came out in these hearings, the violations that swayed the board's

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4:50

Headlines: Erin Patterson faces victims' statements...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/25

Today's headlines: The sole survivor from Erin Patterson’s fatal beef Wellington lunch says he forgives the convicted triple murderer. Australia is on track to reach its 2030 climate target, according to Federal Government data. Evacuation orders are in place for over half a million people in Vietnam, as Typhoon Kajiki crosses the country’s east coast. And today’s good news! An international team of biologists has found an artificial way to give bees a crucial nutrient, boosting

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19:08

The Aussie platform behind a livestreamed death

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/24

Last week, the death of a French man was live-streamed on a platform co-founded by Australia’s youngest billionaire, called Kick. Over two years, thousands of viewers watched the man, who died in his sleep, being physically assaulted in real time by several other people. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what you should know about the man who died, the streaming platform that saw the last two years of his life unfold, and the Australian billionaire who founded it. Hosts: Lucy

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4:49

Headlines: Erik Menendez denied parole

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/22

Today's headlines: Erik Menendez will remain in prison after a failed parole bid in the U.S. state of California. Ex-Liberal staffer Burce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal has ended early after Federal Court judges said they “struggled to understand” his lawyer's argument. Aussie sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has recalled one of its products, after Choice found the sunscreen contained significantly lower SPF than its advertised 50+ protection factor. And today’s good news:

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13:48

The celebrity croc wrangler on trial in the NT

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/21

The evidence tampering trial of an Australian reality TV star is currently underway in Darwin's Supreme Court. Matt Wright has been accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice following a 2022 helicopter crash that left his co-star dead. The hearings have so far uncovered serious allegations of cover-ups and falsified records. Today, we'll break down everything you need to know about Matt Wright and this case.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The

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4:41

Headlines: Two bodies found in NSW floodwaters

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/21

Today's headlines: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has begun its invasion of Gaza City, part of a plan to take control of the entire enclave. Two bodies have been discovered in northern Sydney floodwaters, believed to be a missing father and son. The Federal Government has wrapped up its Economic Roundtable summit. And today’s good news: A new study has captured rare footage showing bats socialising and hugging each other. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to

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4:28

Headlines: Vic Govt announces childcare safety overhaul

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/20

Today's headlines: The Victorian Government has announced new childcare safety measures to address alleged abuse in the state’s early education sector. Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for providing false evidence to a corruption inquiry The United Nations humanitarian office has announced a record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024. And today’s good news: The 20th annual Homeless World Cup is set to take place this weekend in Oslo, Norway. Hosts: Emma

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17:29

Does the AFL have a homophobia problem?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/20

Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine is set to be banned for a number of matches that could rule him out of the AFL finals. It comes after he used a homophobic slur against a Collingwood player during their match last weekend, marking the sixth homophobic slur incident in AFL since April 2024. On today’s podcast, we’re going to dive into the incident, the wider sporting and social context dominating conversations in the sport only two weeks out from the season’s finals series, and what

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17:06

Trump's negotiations with Ukraine and Russia

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/19

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with both Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his latest attempt to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. The meetings come after three and a half years of war with no major breakthrough. Trump discussed ending the conflict with both leaders separately, though no concrete deal was reached. Today we're breaking down what happened in these high-stakes diplomatic meetings and what comes next in efforts to end the war in Ukraine

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4:15

Headlines: Trump meets Zelenskyy

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/19

U.S. President Donald Trump has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, following his meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend.Tasmania’s Parliament has resumed following a snap election last month, with another vote of no confidence on the agenda.A New Zealand soldier has been found guilty of attempted espionage, marking the first spying conviction in the country’s history.And today’s good news! A new treatment is “highly

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13:28

Qantas' record-breaking fine

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/18

A landmark Federal Court decision has hit Qantas with Australia's largest workplace penalty in corporate history. The airline has been ordered to pay $90 million for illegally sacking more than 1,800 workers during the pandemic — money that comes on top of a $120 million compensation deal the airline has already agreed to. It’s been nearly five years since we first began hearing about this case, and there have been plenty of twists and turns in the years since. Today, we’ll take

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4:43

Headlines: Police searching for Sydney pub shooting...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/18

Today's headlines: Qantas has been ordered to pay a record $90 million fine for unlawfully sacking workers during the pandemic. NSW Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a fatal public shooting in inner Sydney last night. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Washington D.C. ahead of a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump. And today’s good news: A 97-year-old Belfast woman has become the oldest person in Europe to complete 250 ParkRuns. Hosts:

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14:40

Why PornHub’s traffic is down

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/17

Traffic to Pornhub in the UK has dropped by 47% since new age verification laws were enforced.It’s all because of the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires adult sites to check the age of all UK users. So how are they doing that? Today we're breaking down what these new laws involve and their immediate impact on online behaviour. Hosts:Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’

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