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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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12:08

Is the economy... calming down?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/03

Last week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed the annual inflation rate is at its lowest level in four years. It has triggered many economists to predict there will be a cut to the interest rate next week when the Reserve Bank of Australia meets. If you’re wondering what all of this means, you’ve come to the right place. Today we're talking to the Australia Institute’s Chief Economist Greg Jericho about what this all means. Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist of the

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16:23

Wait, where does our tap water come from?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/02

Have you ever thought about where your water comes from? Well, maybe you did when you were in your Year 10 Science class. But, in case you were sick that day, or you need a refresher, we are here to have an in depth look at the cycle of water. Trust us, it’s more interesting than it sounds. We asked you what you wanted to know about where your water comes from, and today we are answering those questions. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily

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3:57

Headlines: Australia escapes new tariffs

The Daily Aus ·

2025/08/01

Today's headlines: The U.S. has announced a new round of tariffs for several countries, but has kept Australia’s at the baseline rate of 10%, which has been in place since earlier this year. The Northern Territory Government has passed a raft of legislative amendments to the state’s Youth Justice Act, ditching the previous government’s “detention as a last resort” policy. Mollie O’Callaghan has now equalled Ian Thorpe for the most world championship gold medals

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10:39

Your HECS debt questions, answered

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/31

During the federal election, Labor said one of their first duties if elected, would be to implement a cut to HECS and HELP debts by 20%. And as of yesterday, legislation has passed both houses of Parliament to discount those debts.We asked you what questions you had about this bill, and in today's podcast we unpack them all. Hosts: Harry Sekulich 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

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4:07

Headlines: Parliament passes 20% HECS cut

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/31

Today's headlines include: The Senate has passed legislation to discount all student debts by 20%. A 26-year-old man in Sydney has been “charged with allegedly producing child abuse material at six out-of-school hours care services,” according to NSW Police. Canada has announced its intention to recognise Palestine as a state, days after the UK and France made similar declarations. And today’s good news: Australian swim star Mollie O'Callaghan won the women's 200m freestyle at the

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17:18

YouTube vs the Fed Govt

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/30

The Federal Government has confirmed that YouTube will be included in its social media ban for children under 16. The video streaming platform was originally going to be exempt from the ban, but – following mounting pressure from Australia’s eSafety commissioner – the Government has changed its mind. The move has drawn criticism from the Opposition, while YouTube's parent company, Google, is reportedly considering legal action against the Australian Government over the inclusion

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4:40

Headlines: Russian quake triggers widespread tsunami...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/30

Today's headlines include: Tsunami warnings are impacting millions of people around the world after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia. Inflation has fallen to its lowest level since 2021, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Police have arrested a second man over the firebombing attack on a Melbourne Synagogue in December. And today’s good news: Archaeologists in Europe have unearthed an ancient Celtic settlement filled with thousands of artefacts, including

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13:55

Why the Coalition is fighting over net zero

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/29

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has this week introduced a bill to scrap Australia's legal commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. And that move has exposed deep divisions within the Coalition over their climate policy. Joyce's push comes as Liberal branches in Western Australia and South Australia have voted to abandon net zero commitments. This all comes against the backdrop of a visit from the UN’s top climate diplomat, who’s in the country urging Australian officials to

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4:27

Headlines: Gunman kills four in NYC office building

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/29

Today's headlines include: A peak-hour shooting in a New York City office building has left five people dead, including the gunman. South Australian doctors have agreed to a 13% pay rise, following negotiations with the State Government. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to double the minimum tariff on goods imported from all countries. And today’s good news: Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour has become the highest-grossing country tour ever, and smashed multiple other

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19:22

The call to end police strip searches

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/28

No illegal substances were discovered in more than 86% of strip searches conducted by NSW Police over the last decade. That’s according to a new report by the Redfern Legal Centre, which analysed data from thousands of searches between 2014 and 2023. It comes amid an ongoing legal battle in the state, where a class action alleging unlawful strip searches by NSW Police is continuing in the Supreme Court. Today, we’ll take a closer look at this new data, the legal requirements around strip

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4:48

Headlines: Recognising Palestinian state "must be...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/28

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for Israel to “comply immediately with its obligations under international law”. The Victorian Coroner has found that a First Nations woman’s death in custody was preventable. Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Turkish city of Bursa, as wildfires continue to burn out of control around the country’s northwest. And today’s good news: Scientists have re-discovered a species of

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17:23

The Canadian assault trial making global headlines

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/27

On Friday, a Canadian judge found five professional ice hockey players not guilty of sexual assault charges. The five players were part of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship team and were accused of assaulting a woman in a hotel room while celebrating their victory. The multi-year case exposed serious issues within Hockey Canada, the sport's governing body, and has attracted intense international attention around the definition of consent. Today, we'll break down what happened, how we

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4:12

Headlines: PM condemns Israel's denial of aid in Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/25

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Israel for the “denial of aid and the killing of civilians, including children, seeking access to water and food,” in Gaza. The UK and Australia have agreed to a new 50-year treaty, aimed at solidifying the AUKUS defence pact. U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed Australia’s decision to lift restrictions on American beef imports. And today’s good news: Timor-Leste has been certified

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14:14

The World Court's landmark climate ruling

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/24

The World Court has handed down a landmark decision finding countries could be required to pay compensation to other nations affected by their climate harms. It’s the result of a historic case initiated by a group of law students from Pacific Island nations which face risks from rising seas. In today’s episode, we’ll explain the lead-up to this decision, what the World Court is, and what it might mean for countries around the world. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:

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3:59

Headlines: RBA Governor warns rate cut is not guaranteed

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/24

Today's headlines include: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says she’s cautious about cutting interest rates without more evidence that inflation has stabilised. The Government has introduced legislation to freeze taxes on draught beer. Several people have been injured, and two civilians are dead as violent clashes continue to escalate at Thailand’s border with Cambodia. And today’s good news: Archaeologists have located the wreckage of a missing 83-year-old

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12:22

The latest on the aid killings in Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/23

A group of world leaders spoke out this week against the Israeli Government’s aid distribution model in Gaza, including IDF soldiers killing Palestinians trying to get food and supplies. It comes almost two years into Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and repeated limitation of aid, following Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about the Israeli army’s killing of Palestinians accessing aid from United Nations staff on

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4:10

Headlines: Govt introduces HECS and childcare...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/23

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have clashed during the first question time of the new Parliament. NSW Police have provided an update on a Sydney jet ski crash that killed a 15-year-old boy, and left a 14-year-old with a severed arm. Italy’s parental leave laws will be expanded to give more same-sex parents access to paid entitlements. And today’s good news: An animal shelter in Kerr County, Texas, is working to reunite hundreds

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15:27

The marine disaster threatening South Australia

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/22

Sharks, seals, rays, octopus, dolphins - these are just some of the marine species that have washed up dead on South Australian beaches in recent months. A toxic algal bloom that has been lingering off the state's coast since at least March is being blamed for the mass kills. It's a story that has now gained national attention, with the federal government announcing $14 million in funding this week. As calls mount for the government to declare a national disaster, scientists are warning the danger

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4:21

Headlines: Australia and 27 other countries demand...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/22

Today's headlines include: Australia’s 48th Parliament has officially commenced, with a speech by Governor-General Sam Mostyn in the Senate. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has issued a joint statement signed by the foreign ministers of 27 other countries, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and condemning the Israeli government’s aid delivery model. A former officer convicted in connection with the shooting of Breonna Taylor has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison by

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15:25

Parliament's back. What now?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/21

79 days after Labor’s federal election win, politicians are back in Canberra for the official opening of the 48th Parliament. Once the pomp and ceremony clears away, it’ll be back to business: as the Government plans to legislate 20% off HECS debts, childcare funding crackdowns, and penalty rate protections in the first sitting week. The Coalition and Greens have new faces leading their parties, vowing to approach politics differently over the next three years. Today’s deep dive

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