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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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4:59

Headlines: Albanese supports U.S. decision to strike...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/23

Today's headlines include: The Australian Government has confirmed its support for the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while repeating calls for a “diplomatic” solution to the Middle East conflict. Most renters avoid asking their landlords for repairs “in case they face a rent increase”, according to a new study from the Australian Council of Social Service. Tesla has launched self-driving taxis in the city of Austin, Texas. And today's good news: Three Australian

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12:58

Why a baby was born to a dead woman

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/22

Several months ago, a U.S. woman named Adriana Smith had a medical emergency and ended up in hospital. Doctors found blood clots on her brain, and she was declared brain dead. Her story didn’t end there, however, because Adriana was around eight or nine weeks pregnant and lived in the state of Georgia. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll explain what happened next, and the legal debate this case has sparked.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support

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13:38

The changes coming to your super

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/21

Did you know the amount of superannuation you get paid is about to change? As of 1 July, the minimum amount of super you receive is about to increase. So what does this actually mean for you? We’ll explain in today’s podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie 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. The Daily Aus is a media company focused

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4:59

Headlines: ADF deployed to Middle East to evacuate...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/20

Today's headlines include: The Federal Government will send defence assets to the Middle East to assist in the evacuation of Australians. Australia is a step closer to rolling out age verification technology on social media platforms, after new findings were released. Donald Trump has delayed banning TikTok in the U.S. for another three months. And today's good news: A retiring explosive detection dog is being celebrated by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) after six years of service. Hosts: Emma

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18:41

The $100 million AI job offers

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/19

This week, Meta made its second-largest acquisition ever, buying a major stake in AI company Scale AI for $21 billion. But that's just the beginning of Silicon Valley's most extreme talent war, where tech giants are offering $100 million signing bonuses to poach AI experts from competitors. In today's podcast, Sam and Billi unpack why companies like Meta, Google and Microsoft are offering nine-figure salaries to lure the best minds in artificial intelligence, why AI is so expensive, and a housemate

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3:58

Headlines: Closing arguments wrap in Erin Patterson...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/19

Today's headlines include: The jury in the trial of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is a step closer to deliberations, with the defence making their closing arguments today. The unemployment rate has held steady at 4.1% for a fifth consecutive month, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The death toll from a Russian strike on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, has risen to 28. And today's good news: U.S. authorities have approved a new HIV prevention

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15:38

The underworld's social media recruits

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/18

This week, three people were shot in a lunchtime attack on a Western Sydney kebab shop. The incident, described by NSW Premier Chris Minns as “shockingly brazen”, follows a spate of recent underworld shootings, prompting NSW Police to establish a new taskforce last month. Now, police say they’re concerned gangland figures are using social media to recruit contract killers. In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you up to speed on this week’s attack and take you through

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4:38

Headlines: Three Australians arrested over Bali shooting

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/18

Today's headlines include: Three Australians have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Bali. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering attending next week’s NATO summit in Europe, after he missed out on face-to-face talks with Donald Trump in Canada this week. Strikes between Israel and Iran are continuing for a sixth day, after U.S. President Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” And today's good news: An Australian series has been honoured

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14:46

The sunscreen controversy, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/17

Over the past week, you might have seen some commentary around sunscreens online.This is all because of some research consumer advocacy group Choice did, where it did testing on 20 different sunscreens to check if their claimed SPF matches their actual SPF.The results indicated that many sunscreens allegedly don’t deliver on their SPF rating.But are those results accurate? It’s led to a lot of back and forth, with one brand in particular, that we’re going to explain today!For

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4:12

Headlines: Trump leaves the G7 early amid Middle East...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/17

U.S President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit early, cancelling plans to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.Police have confirmed human remains found in Queensland bushland belong to Pheobe Bishop, a 17-year-old who was declared missing last month.A doctor who supplied ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry with ketamine is set to plead guilty to drug charges over his death.And today’s good news: More regions of the ocean will receive special protection, following

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10:59

Why are Israel and Iran fighting?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/16

Long-simmering tensions between Iran and Israel have broken into a full-scale exchange of hostilities, following Israeli strikes on nuclear sites and military targets, including apartment buildings in Tehran. Iran responded with strikes on Tel Aviv, and the two nations have since launched waves of missiles and rockets at each other. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the long history between these two countries, what’s happened in the last few days, and why the U.S. is involved

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3:26

Headlines: The latest on Iran and Israel

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/16

Missile attacks between Iran and Israel have now entered their fourth day.Police have caught a man suspected of fatally shooting a U.S. Democrat representative and her husband.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, ahead of the G7 meeting of the world’s most powerful economies.And the good news: Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has completed his 250th Parkrun.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassel Producer: Elliot Lawry Want to

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19:18

TDA interviews the leader of the Liberal Party

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/15

If you’ve been listening to The Daily Aus for a while, you’ll know we’ve been waiting quite some time to get the leader of the Liberal Party to do an interview with us. We didn’t have any luck with Peter Dutton. But his replacement, Sussan Ley, immediately agreed to talk with us upon becoming leader. In today’s episode, TDA's Editor-in-Chief Billi FitzSimons interviews the new Opposition Leader about her assessment of why the Coalition lost, the Coalition’s

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15:10

How to avoid getting scammed this tax time

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/14

Tax time is right around the corner, and there’s a whole range of things to think about at this time of year. There’s your actual tax return, there’s the sales at all the stores, but there’s also an increase in scams. In today's episode, we're unpacking everything you need to know to avoid getting scammed this tax time — from why there's an increase in scams at this time of year, and what to look out for to stay safe. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer:

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3:39

Headlines: Israel launches strikes on Iran

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/13

Today's headlines include: The Israeli Defense Forces have today fired missiles at nuclear and military facilities in Iran. Just one person has survived the crash of an Air India flight bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, which plummeted into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has travelled to Fiji today to meet with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, to “reinforce [his] Government’s Pacific priorities”. And today’s

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12:12

Declining fertility rates, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/12

This week, the United Nations released its most comprehensive report yet on the state of fertility around the world. The report confirmed that global fertility rates are dropping, and that it’s not necessarily for the reasons we’re often told it is. In today’s podcast, we’ll unpack the findings of the UN report, how this is manifesting here in Australia, and how governments can address this issue moving forward. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry

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3:55

Headlines: Fair Work finds Griffith Uni underpaid...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/12

Today's headlines include: The U.S. Defence Department (the Pentagon) has announced its reviewing AUKUS – a submarine deal between Australia, the UK, and the U.S. The Fair Work Ombudsman has found Griffith University underpaid thousands of staff by $8.3 million. Donald Trump says the U.S. has reached a “great deal” with China following trade talks with his counterpart, President Xi Jinping. And today’s good news: The discovery of a new dinosaur species has shifted scientists'

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16:16

What's going on in LA?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/11

Protests on the streets of LA are continuing, after the city's mayor announced a curfew and state of emergency. Demonstrations have been escalating since Friday, when federal immigration authorities launched widespread raids in downtown LA. In response to the protests, U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed the national guard and marines, a decision that has been contested by California Governor Gavin Newsom. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how the

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4:17

Headlines: Qantas announces Jetstar Asia closure

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/11

Today's headlines include: Qantas has announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Asia, with up to 500 jobs expected to be impacted. A 17-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after she was shot by police at a pub in Queensland’s north. Parts of LA are now under their first night of new curfew orders, as protests continue in the Californian city. And today’s good news: An international team of researchers led by Monash University has developed an AI-powered rapid skin

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18:16

The aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/06/10

An aid ship sailing to Gaza was intercepted by Israel this week. Its passengers, including Greta Thunberg, claimed they had been kidnapped, while Israel said it was providing consular assistance to facilitate the crew's deportation home. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the aid ship at the centre of global headlines this week, and take you through the latest on this story. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that

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