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18:12

The Aussies at the centre of a Mexican murder trial

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/08

It’s been two years since Aussie brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, American Jack Carter Rhoad, were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico. This week, their parents sat metres from the men accused of these murders, with a trial finally underway in the city of Ensenada. It was a dramatic start to proceedings with witness intimidation claims and a judge swap, and in today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack it all. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Billi FitzSimons and Emma

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4:36

Headlines: Govt announces social media algorithm opt-out

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/08

Todays headlines include: Australian internet users will be given the choice to opt out of algorithms under reforms to social media. A Victoria police investigation into a former gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries has been dropped. Thousands of protesters have gathered across Germany to demonstrate against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A 12-year-old NSW boy is walking 540km to raise funds for better paediatric healthcare access in regional Australia. See

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19:36

What happens next for Lindsay Clancy?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/07

After many weeks, there’s finally a conclusion in the Lindsay Clancy trial. But the conclusion is that… there is no conclusion. On Friday, local time, a mistrial was declared, after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. And with that, the whole thing was over. At least for now. So, what happens next for Lindsay Clancy? And will she face another trial? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast.Listen to our last episode wherever you get your

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4:22

Headlines: Spring heatwave triggers multiple bushfires

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/07

Todays headlines include: An early spring heatwave has triggered several bushfires across Australia’s east coast. A manhunt is continuing in Victoria’s Gippsland region after a man allegedly attacked his brother and parents with an axe. A deadly dengue fever outbreak is accelerating in Bangladesh, where ‌nearly 43,000 people have been hospitalised. And today’s good news: An international study has uncovered new evidence linking genetics and personality traits. Sign up to our

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18:22

The plan to legalise vapes

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/06

Will vapes be legalised in Australia?Well, if it’s up to the Coalition, the answer is yes. Last week, the Liberal Party announced that if it wins the next election it will legalise, regulate and tax vapes and nicotine pouches.And that was just one part of a suite of policy proposals it announced to crack down on the cigarette and vape black market.So will it actually happen? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Billi

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15:11

The researchers trying to end the cancer treatment...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/05

There's a phrase that shapes cancer treatment more than most of us realise: “the average patient”. It's who a treatment plan is actually built for - not for the patient specifically, but a statistical composite drawn from clinical trials. And once a patient starts on the recommended drug, it is often eight to twelve weeks before a scan tells you whether it was ever going to work for your tumour, specifically. And the odds aren't great to begin with - roughly 19 out of 20 cancer drugs

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3:56

Headlines: Two more Australians found safe in Nepal

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/04

Todays headlines include: Two more Australians have been found safe in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, but grave concerns remain for the 36 still missing. Bird flu has made its way to the shores of another major Australian city, with the first case of the deadly strain detected in Sydney. South Korea says it's looking at ways to help protect free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, including possibly sending military support. And today’s good news! A pig kidney has kept a man with

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16:19

The misconduct allegations against NSW Police

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/03

Back in February, NSW police clashed with protesters at a Sydney rally that sparked national conversation. This week, new body-cam footage has surfaced, showing an officer bragging about beating a protestor. On today’s podcast we’re going to break down what's in this new video, where the police watchdog's investigation is up to, and why the legal case against the arrested protesters might be falling apart. Host: Elliot Lawry and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen

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3:53

Headlines: Telstra investigation into July outage

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/03

Todays headlines include: The family of Molly Ticehurst, whose ex-partner Daniel Billings stabbed her to death in April 2024, has made victim impact statements in court. Telstra has released the results of an independent investigation into its outage in early July, which left thousands of Australians unable to make calls or access data. A Queensland coroner has identified scurvy as a factor in the death of six-year-old boy in the state two years ago. And today’s good news! Shark attack

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18:36

The teen who plotted to bomb the Opera House

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/02

A Sydney teenager has pleaded guilty to plotting a mass-casualty bombing at one of Australia's most famous landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, with plans to attack on the day of the Sydney Marathon. Court proceedings have revealed just how far his online radicalisation went, right down to picking a date, a landmark and a reason. And because of the perpetrator's age and the nature of the crimes, this is the first time we’re learning about it. On today’s podcast, we're unpacking how a

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4:06

Headlines: Australian soldier killed in Ukraine

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/02

Todays headlines include: An Australian soldier has been killed in Ukraine, Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel Phillip Thompson has confirmed. Mass burials are underway in Kathmandu after last week’s catastrophic flooding tore through communities across the Himalayas. Hundreds of staff at Australia’s oldest university have walked off the job amid concerns over artificial intelligence. And today’s good news: For the first time, an endangered wallaby species has been found at a

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14:53

Were the Nepal-Tibet floods caused by climate change?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/01

Last week, catastrophic floods tore through Nepal and Tibet. The death toll has now passed 900, with thousands still missing, and dozens of Australians among them. On today’s podcast we’re going to go through what actually happened, the latest on the search for the missing people, and the question everyone's asking: was this just a freak event, or a sign of what the warming Himalayas has in store. Host: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus

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3:31

Headlines: Man charged over Tupac's 1996 murder

The Daily Aus ·

2026/09/01

Todays headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to play down the fact that several leaders of Pacific nations and territories aren’t attending the annual Pacific Forum. Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein lost around 10% after it began trading on Hong Kong's stock market, after a long delay in the company's plans to list its shares publicly. A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane Davis guilty of first degree murder for organising the killing of legendary rapper

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21:52

Should smart glasses be banned?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/31

Should smart glasses be banned? Debate about this wearable tech has intensified this week, with Attorney General Michelle Rowland unveiling reforms to privacy laws, aiming to keep pace with new technology. It comes as Australia’s online safety regulator calls on manufacturers to do more to protect the identities of people being filmed. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the privacy panic behind these glasses, and what it means for you. Host: Emma Gillespie and Billi

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3:33

Headlines: Rescuers searching for hundreds in Nepal

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/31

Todays headlines include: Rescue teams in the Himalayas are working to reach hundreds of people ‌believed to be trapped inside blocked hydropower project tunnels in the aftermath of the flood that destroyed towns across Nepal and Tibet and killed hundreds. Listeners are advised that this next story may be distressing. NSW Police have called on the community for information about the mother of a newborn baby found dead in Sydney’s west on Monday. Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the

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22:27

Did Meta just admit to causing social media addiction?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/30

In case you missed it, Meta has just settled a landmark $17 billion case in the U.S. over the addictive nature of its platforms Facebook and Instagram. As a result, it will now introduce a range of restrictions for its users under the age of 18, including: a ban on using its platforms overnight, a ban on showing any likes or reshares on posts, and a daily limit on how much time a teenager can spend on there. But. It’s now asking YouTube and TikTok to do the same. So, are we on the verge of a

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3:31

Headlines: Death toll in Nepal-Tibet floods rises to 469

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/28

Todays headlines include: The death ‌toll ‌from a catastrophic flash ‌flood ‌⁠in Nepal ‌and China's Tibet has risen to 469, police say, as rescuers continue to search for more than 1400 people missing. U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already resulted in billions of dollars in tariffs. Peter Cullen, the voice of Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh TV series and films from the

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17:24

The dangers of strangulation during sex

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/27

On Wednesday, it was reported that a 16-year-old girl had died in Sydney. Several media outlets said police are treating it as a suspected sexual choking act. Now, to be very clear, NSW Police at this stage have only confirmed that a teenager died after she was found unresponsive in her home earlier this week, and that they are investigating the death - but no other details were confirmed. So, we won’t speculate or talk about the ongoing police investigation outside of what is known. Instead,

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3:34

Headlines: Death toll rises in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/27

Todays headlines include: Flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet have killed ‌at least 162 people, but authorities fear the final number of casualties will be ‌far higher amid massive destruction. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Qantas has reported a nearly 20% drop in profit due to the impact of the war in the Middle East and higher jet fuel costs. And today’s good news: Mitchell Starc has become the best Test cricket bowler in the world on the

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18:33

Mitch Brown on the AFL, a year after coming out

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/26

In 129 years of AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual. That changes one year ago today, when 94 game West Coast veteran Mitch Brown sat down with TDA. A few days before that chat, Mitch had messaged TDA saying he was ready to share his story. Mitch’s courage marked a turning point in Aussie sport - but with another AFL scandal dominating headlines a year on, how much has really changed? We’re speaking to Mitch in today’s deep dive to

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