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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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4:03

Headlines: Ley promises "strongest possible opposition"

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/21

Today's headlines include: Sussan Ley has addressed the Coalition party room for the first time as Opposition Leader, ahead of Parliament resuming tomorrow. Western Australian pharmacists will be able to prescribe treatments for everyday conditions, including asthma, under a new State Government program. A far-right party in Japan has gained significant support in the country's upper house election. And today’s good news: Two Australian distance runners competing in the UK have set new

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11:40

Why the UK wants 16-year-olds to vote

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/20

The British Government has announced it will lower the voting age to 16 for all elections across the UK, fulfilling a key election promise made by the centre-left Labour Party during last year's campaign.The new voting age is set to come into effect by the next general election in 2029. Today we're breaking down what this means for British democracy and how it compares to Australia's approach to youth voting. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily

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4:29

Headlines: Trump threatens to sue Rupert Murdoch

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/18

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening legal action against Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, over a decades-old letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein. An Australian base jumper has become the second person killed in an extreme sports accident in Italy this week. U.S. authorities have recommended a one-day prison sentence for a former officer convicted over the shooting of Breonna Taylor. And today’s good news: New scientific analysis shows the world is making

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10:53

The young Aussies being underpaid

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/17

If you're a young person who's worked in retail, hospitality, or other casual jobs, you've probably wondered at some point whether you were not being paid fairly. Now, new research from the University of Melbourne suggests your suspicions are correct. A major study surveying nearly 3,000 young workers has found that one in three have likely been underpaid, even when you account for junior rates. The findings are stark: around 10% of workers were paid just $10 an hour or less, more than half weren't

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3:48

Headlines: Israel bombs Syrian capital

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/17

Israel has bombed the Syrian capital of Damascus, its third strike on the country this week.Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June, up from 4.1% in May.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his visit to China, saying his focus with the country is on reaching “more agreement and less disagreement”.And the good news: Moesha Johnson has become the first Australian to win the women’s 10km open water swimming title in Singapore at the World Aquatics

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14:36

Why the Epstein Files split Trump's base

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/16

Senior members of the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump himself, are facing growing criticism from their own supporters after the Justice Department concluded that no document exists that lists every associate or client of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and that the disgraced financier died by suicide in jail. But members of Trump’s party don’t believe Attorney General Pam Bondi’s findings. Instead, they are calling for Trump to fulfil his campaign

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3:48

Headlines: Convicted backpacker murderer dies

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/16

Today's headlines include:Convicted murder Bradley John Murdoch has died in palliative care in Alice Springs of throat cancer.Former Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has announced she will contest the result in the Sydney seat of Bradfield.An update from the world of sport.And the good news! A three-year-old girl has qualified for the UK’s top dog show.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to

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12:15

The survival of the lost backpacker in WA

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/15

You’ve likely heard about the journey of Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who got lost in the unforgiving outback of Western Australia. Last Friday, after 11 nights, Wilga was found by a member of the public while walking on the edge of a nature reserve. Police said she has endured the harshest of conditions, including freezing temperatures and relentless mosquito bites. We’ll tell you what we know about the 26-year-old’s journey in today’s podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski

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3:45

Headlines: New details of childcare abuse allegations...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/15

Today's headlines:Victoria Police have announced a further 800 children will need to be tested for possible infectious diseases.Australia’s central bank has recommended businesses get rid of extra charges on payments made by debit and credit cards.U.S. President Donald Trump has said widespread tariffs will be imposed on Russia should a peace deal with Ukraine not be reached within 50 days.And today’s good news: Researchers from the University of South Australia have invented a

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12:15

Why is the price of gold surging?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/14

Gold is one of the world’s oldest investments. In 2025, it came into the spotlight as a haven for investors concerned about the volatility of our economic markets. About two months ago, it reached its highest price ever - around $3,800 an ounce. That's a pretty big deal when you consider that just five years ago, an ounce of gold was worth about half that amount. When gold prices soar like this, it can impact everything from the jewellery you might buy to the broader Australian economy. On

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4:05

Headlines: The PM's visit to China

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/14

Today's headlines include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics will run a test version of the national Census for around 60,000 households next month.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow, as part of his second visit to China since taking office.A French woman who testified at her husband’s trial for drugging and raping her, and allowing others to rape her, has been given the country’s highest civilian honour.And today’s good

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15:12

Trump's campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/13

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. It comes after Pakistan's Government also nominated him in June, making it Trump's second nomination in six months. But what actually is the noble peace prize, and how does one… get one? Today, we're looking at what these nominations mean and why Trump has been pursuing this prize since his first term in office. Hosts:Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:OrlaMaher Thanks to

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4:21

Headlines: Trump nominates Australian as Malaysia...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/11

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Australian social media personality and author Nick Adams as his ambassador to Malaysia. A man has faced court over allegations he stalked radio personality Jackie 'O' Henderson. Sweden’s immigration minister has refused to resign from office following news that his teenage son was engaging with white supremacist content online. And the good news: Three new dogs have begun work at the Federal and Family Court in NSW as part of its ‘Court

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14:58

The changing laws of pet ownership

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/10

Did you know that rules of pet ownership are changing in Australia? Well, kind of. At the start of this month, the ACT revealed a new draft code of practice that sets out mandatory rules of dog ownership in the territory. Among the new rules is a required minimum time of three hours spent with a dog every day. Now that is just for the ACT. Read the ACT's full draft Code of Practice here. But it comes a month after new laws at the federal level came into effect that changed how pets are seen in the

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5:05

Headlines: 91-year-old kills one, injures two others...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/10

A 91-year-old woman has killed one person and injured two others in a car crash in outer eastern Melbourne this afternoon.Hamas has agreed to release 10 of the hostages it took on 7 October 2023, as a new round of ceasefire negotiations with Israel continues.The Queensland Maroons delivered a convincing victory over the NSW Blues to win the 2025 men’s State of Origin series.Today’s good news:The first malaria treatment safe for babies to take has been approved for use.Hosts: Lucy Tassell

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16:25

The prank call that changed Aussie radio

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/09

A former radio host is taking legal action against his former employer over a 2012 prank call controversy that made global headlines. Michael Christian is suing Southern Cross Austereo, claiming he wasn't supported through the fallout from an on-air segment that led to tragic consequences. Today we're explaining what happened in 2012, the legal action that's now underway, and what Christian is alleging about his treatment by the radio network. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma

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4:03

Headlines: Qld mandates safety training for childcare...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/09

Today's headlines include: Queensland will become the first Australian state to mandate regular safety training for childcare workers. The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war will have a “profound” economic impact. The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has risen to at least 111 people, with at least 173 still missing as search and rescue teams continue operations. And today’s good news:

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23:20

The NT police racism findings

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/08

Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has handed down the long-awaited findings in the inquest into the killing of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker, by then-police officer Zachary Rolfe. Armitage found that Rolfe was a racist, embedded in a racist culture at NT Police, and that Walker’s death was “avoidable”. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain Armitage’s findings about Rolfe and Walker’s lives, and her recommendations to the territory

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4:17

Headlines: Interest rates on hold in surprise RBA...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/07/08

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate unchanged at 3.85%. The death toll from the Texas floods has surpassed 100, with at least 28 children among the dead. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has put Donald Trump’s name forward for a Nobel Peace Prize. And in today’s good news: A small South American country has become the first malaria-free region in the Amazon. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to

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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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