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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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12:38

The science of changing habits

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/16

Today we're diving into the psychology behind small changes and why they stick. We're talking about something called habit stacking - a technique that promises to help you build better routines by linking new habits to ones you already do automatically. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher 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. The

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4:12

Headlines: States & territories agree to childcare...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/15

Today's headlines: The top legal officers in Australia have agreed to share information about whether a person has lost their working with children check, in response to safety concerns in the childcare sector. Australia’s drug use has hit record highs, according to new wastewater analysis by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for the first time since he was re-elected. And

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12:12

The demise of greyhound racing

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/14

Today, we’re talking about greyhound racing. Specifically, whether or not there is a movement for it to be banned. Earlier this week, the Tasmanian Government announced it will ban greyhound racing in the next five years. The state cited concerns about animal welfare and declining viewership as key factors in the decision. And just yesterday, new costing analysis suggested that Victoria could actually save hundreds of millions of dollars if they were to also follow suit.Today we're breaking it

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4:17

Headlines: Female workforce participation hits record...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/14

Today's headlines: Female participation in the workforce hit a record high in July, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The number of young people in detention across NSW has increased by 34% since 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU leaders have met for a virtual summit. And today’s good news: Aussie surfers have dominated this week’s World Surf League Tahiti Pro event with victory in both the men’s and women’s competitions

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15:23

Are we being lied to about how smart AI is?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/13

This month, the tech company behind Chat GPT released what they claim is their smartest AI model yet. According to OpenAI, GPT-5 operates at the level of a PhD student. But experts are warning that the AI race has become a marketing battle, as companies manipulate test results to claim their product is the best.Today, we're unpacking how AI companies measure intelligence and why that's become a problem. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's

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4:32

Headlines: Man charged over Sydney Airport gun incident

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/13

Today's headlines: A Victorian man has been charged after a major security operation at Sydney Airport this morning. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Government has “no plans” to adopt a proposed four-day workweek. Hundreds of U.S. Army personnel have begun patrolling the streets of Washington D.C, after Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence in the capital. And today’s good news: Australian researchers have discovered evidence of mutual playtime

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20:03

The first global plastics treaty

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/12

High-level officials from more than 170 countries are in Switzerland right now to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. Negotiations began in 2022, when the United Nations Environment Assembly – the world's highest decision-making body on the environment – agreed on the need to address the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution and waste. Since then, five negotiation sessions have failed to reach a consensus. This time, protesters outside the UN are

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4:21

Headlines: RBA cuts interest rates to 3.6%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/12

Today's headlines: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate to 3.6%, down from 3.85%. The Coalition has confirmed it will revoke Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood if elected. A Colombian presidential candidate shot during a political rally has died after two months in hospital. And today’s good news: A rubber duck race known as the ‘Chicago Ducky Derby’ has raised more than $AU660,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and

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13:54

Australia's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/11

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in September. It follows recent similar declarations by Canada, the UK, and France. The decision also comes amid growing condemnation of Israel's plan to take over Gaza, announced last week. Today, we're breaking down what this recognition means. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way

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4:16

Headlines: Australia to recognise the state of Palestine

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/11

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in September. The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has apologised for the Government’s delayed response to South Australia’s toxic algal bloom crisis. A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the north-west of Türkiye on Sunday evening, killing an 81-year-old woman, according to emergency services. And today’s good news: And

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11:38

The MP who quit parliament from jail

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/10

On Friday morning, NSW MP Gareth Ward resigned from State Parliament just moments before he was due to be expelled by his fellow MPs. Ward was found guilty of sexual assault offences last month and is currently in jail awaiting sentencing. Today we're breaking down what happened, why it took so long to get to this point, and what happens next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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4:46

Headlines: Fed Govt urges Israel not to occupy Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/08

Today's headlines: The Federal Government has urged Israel not to occupy Gaza, after Israel's security cabinet approved a plan for a military takeover. Optus could be fined trillions of dollars after the Federal Government’s privacy regulator announced it is suing the telco over a 2022 data breach. Jailed NSW MP Gareth Ward has resigned from State Parliament, triggering a by-election in the seat of Kiama hours before a scheduled vote on his expulsion. And today’s good news: Western

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14:05

Is the U.S. turning away from vaccines?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/07

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! This week, US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced he's cancelling 22 vaccine development projects worth $500 million, specifically targeting mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines. The decision has sparked concern from infectious disease experts who say it could leave America vulnerable to future pandemics. On today’s podcast, we’re going to dive into what

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4:20

Headlines: Albanese defends Vic plan to legislate WFH...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/07

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the Victorian Government’s plan to legislate working from home protections. Teachers in Queensland have resumed negotiations with the State Government after this week’s widespread strike action. U.S officials have ordered NASA to fast-track plans to install a nuclear reactor on the moon. And today's good news: New research shows a bowel cancer screening initiative has led to an increase in lifesaving early detection rates

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15:26

What caused the Titan sub disaster?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/06

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! More than two years after the implosion of a submersible expedition to the Titanic wreck, the U.S. Coast Guard has released its final report into what went wrong. According to the 335-page document, the disaster, which killed five people, was preventable – driven by flawed design, regulatory avoidance, and a toxic workplace culture. This landmark report paints a damning

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3:31

Headlines: Rockliff reappointed Tas Premier

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/06

Today's headlines: Tasmania’s Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff has been reappointed as the state’s Premier, weeks after an early election. A 20-year-old Sydney man has become the first in Australia charged with supplying vape liquid laced with nitazenes. At least 100 people are missing after severe flash flooding in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, a popular tourist destination for people travelling to the Himalayas. And today's good news: Para-athletes in the Northern

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16:33

The Sydney Sweeney controversy, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/05

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! A new American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has sparked controversy over what critics say are references to white supremacist messaging. The ad has divided opinion online and drawn responses from major political figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Today we're breaking down everything you need to know about this viral ad: What happened, why people are upset,

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4:40

Headlines: Chinese national accused of spying in...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/05

Today's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time since the early stages of the current conflict in Gaza. A Chinese national with permanent residency has been charged with foreign interference in Canberra. Former President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been placed under house arrest by the country’s Supreme Court. And today’s good news, scientists have developed a breakthrough vaccine to protect livestock

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19:33

Should WFH be a legal right?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/04

We want to make sure TDA's content remains relevant and useful.Fill out this 3 minute surveyto tell us more about you! Working from home at least two days a week could become a legal right in Victoria. The state government has laid out plans to make it an entitlement to public and private sector workers.Premier Jacinta Allan said it could boost business productivity and help workers with caring responsibilities, but some critics have questioned how it would work, including whether it would even be

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4:25

Headlines: First woman appointed to AFP Commissioner...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/04

Today's headlines: For the first time, the next Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will be a woman. An investigation into Queensland’s forensic services lab has identified widespread issues, finding the state’s DNA testing is at a "point of critical failure." More than 140 migrants are believed to have died after a boat capsized near Yemen. And today’s good news: Australian Meg Harris has won gold in the women’s 50m freestyle at the swimming world

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