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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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12:44

The latest on aid in Gaza

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/27

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Israel’s blockade of food and aid supplies into Gaza "outrageous". His comments came as Australia joined 22 other nations in demanding Israel allow the full resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza's 2.1 million residents. Today, we're breaking down what's happening with aid delivery to Gaza, how the international community has responded and Australia’s position on the issue. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla

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4:21

Headlines: WA announces Stolen Generations redress...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/27

Today's headlines include: The WA Government has announced it will compensate survivors of the Stolen Generations under a new redress scheme. After more than three weeks of counting, the Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed Jacqui Lambie has been re-elected to the Senate. Russian authorities and U.S. President Donald Trump have exchanged insults following a major Russian attack on Ukraine, killing 13. And today’s good news: Native turtles have returned to Yosemite National Park in the

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11:20

Why has the U.S. granted white South Africans refugee...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/26

Earlier this month, a group of white South African refugees arrived in the U.S. after an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump claims the group are being targeted as victims of "racial discrimination" and has therefore extended refugee protection to the group. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the story behind the headline, and what you need to know about the Trump administration’s decision to grant refugee status to white South Africans. Want to support The Daily

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3:47

Headlines: Vic flood warning as ADF assist clean up...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/26

Today's headlines include: Communities along the Victorian coast are bracing for flooding after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a coastal hazard warning for “abnormally high tides” throughout Monday and Tuesday. The sexual assault trial of Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has begun in a Sydney court this week. Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets to mark five years since the death of George Floyd. And today's good news:The University of Washington has developed handlebar

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15:26

The global sports event encouraging doping

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/25

Imagine the Olympics, except all the athletes are on performance enhancing drugs. Enter: The Enhanced Games. The competition has been at the centre of controversy and debate over the last year, prompting many to question its feasibility — but we now know the Enhanced Gameswillgo ahead next year. In today’s deep dive we’ll take you through the latest on the Enhanced Games, from where it's being hosted and how it will work, to the competitor who's already set a new (and technically

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17:52

Is tracking your partner healthy?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/24

Over the past few years, there has been a growing conversation about coercive control in romantic relationships. Last year, NSW became the first state in Australia to criminalise coercive control shortly followed by Queensland. Now, new research from eSafety has looked into how this is playing out on, or even being fast-tracked by, technology. Essentially, they wanted to know - what attitudes and behaviours have become normalised amongst younger generations who have grown up in the digital age, that

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4:02

Headlines: PM says extreme weather "occurring more...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/23

Today's headlines include: Four people have been confirmed dead amid the New South Wales flood crisis, with at least one other person still missing. The contest for the seat of Bradfield has tightened to just three votes as AEC counting continues. Denmark’s Parliament has passed a law to increase the retirement age to 70 by 2040, impacting those born after 1970. And today’s good news: Three Matildas stars are set to take to the field when Arsenal play Barcelona in the Women’s

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11:42

How Australia is tackling endometriosis

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/22

Endometriosis has been in the headlines this week, with the announcement of a new specialised clinic, and a data drop from Australia’s health institute. The chronic pelvic condition affects at least a million Aussies, and diagnosis rates are increasing. In today’s episode, we’ll explain the latest developments in endometriosis research, and what they might mean for people with the condition. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus

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3:59

Headlines: Death toll from NSW floods rises to two

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/22

Today's headlines include: Two people are dead and two others are missing as heavy rainfall continues to intensify flood conditions in parts of NSW. The Queensland Government has vowed to introduce jail time for landlords who knowingly lease property to illegal tobacco and vape traders. Two employees of Israel’s embassy in the U.S. have been shot dead outside the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. And today’s good news: A breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment has been approved for use

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16:03

Why is the Coalition breaking up?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/21

In a surprise political development this week, the National Party announced it is splitting from its long-term partner, the Liberal Party, effectively ending the Coalition that has been a cornerstone of Australian politics for decades. This decision marks only the third time in the Coalition's 80-year history that the parties have formally separated. So what happens now? Who now makes up the Opposition? Does it just guarantee Labor will be elected again at the next election? We’ll answer all

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4:27

Headlines: Thousands isolated by NSW flood emergency

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/21

Today's headlines include: Record-breaking rainfall in parts of NSW has left thousands cut-off by flood waters. The fallout of the Coalition’s split has continued today with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealing he has now had discussions with both the Liberal Leader Sussan Ley and the Nationals Leader David Littleproud. Spain has ordered Airbnb to remove thousands of tourist accommodation listings from its platform, after finding they violated local regulations. And today’s good

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21:30

Part Three: Diet culture in the age of Ozempic

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/20

Just a heads up, this is the third episode of a three-part series. 'The young Aussies using Ozempic', here. You can listen to part two, 'Ozempic & the business of telehealth' here. In a new three-part series, TDA is investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. In part three, we examine how social media is reshaping the Ozempic conversation, from influencer endorsements to rising tensions around body image, shame, and access. We explore the cultural divide that’s emerging on

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3:38

Headlines: RBA rate cut and Coalition split

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/20

Today's headlines include:The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the cash rate to a two-year low of 3.85%. The National party has split from the Coalition, ending its long-standing alliance with the Liberal Party. Qantas and Virgin have increased their earnings and market dominance since the collapse of domestic airlines Bonza and Rex, the ACCC says. And today’s good news: Another day, another good news story from the world of chimps! New research suggests wild chimpanzees share a

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23:39

Part Two: Ozempic & the business of telehealth

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/19

Correction: In a previous version of this podcast, TDA incorrectly stated that Juniper receives an average of 41 mental health-related patient interactions per week. This should have said Juniper receives an average of 41 mental health-related per month.In a new three-part series, TDA is investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. In part two, we explore Ozempic's telehealth boom to understand how virtual clinics are reshaping prescribing practices. We'll hear first-hand accounts from

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4:04

Headlines: NSW Police arrest 21yo over hate symbol...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/19

NSW Police have charged a 21-year-old Sydney man with more than 50 "hate-related offences" in the city’s inner west. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said the Government is “deeply opposed” to the sentencing of Australian prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins in Russia. Portugal has held its third election in three years, weeks after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a vote of confidence in the country’s Parliament. And today’s good news: new research has found that

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18:41

The young Aussies using Ozempic

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/18

In a new three-part series, TDA is investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. Once lauded as the silver bullet to the stars, Ozempic and other similar medications have slowly but surely crossed into the mainstream, bringing with them new conversations about body image, ethics, health, and accessibility. But how are young people engaging with these medications? In part one of ‘Investigating Ozempic’ we'll unpack the drug’s rise to prominence, and explore the mental

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15:56

How scams are targeting you

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/17

Scams are on the rise in Australia. And not only are they increasing in volume, they are more sophisticated than ever before, particularly in the age of artificial intelligence. So what is being done to combat the rise of scams, and is it working?We’ll break it all down for you in today’s podcast. Note: This podcast is brought to you by PayID – an easy way to send money using your mobile number or email, without needing to remember bank details. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi

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3:28

Headlines: Ben Roberts-Smith loses appeal bid

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/16

Here are this afternoon's headlines: Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his bid to appeal his failed defamation case against Nine newspapers.The cut off for postal votes to be received by the Australian Electoral Commission is today. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he expects US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, set to be held this weekend in Turkiye, will fail to deliver a breakthrough. And today’s good news: American Ilona Maher, one of rugby’s most

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13:49

Are there enough women in politics?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/15

This week, there have been a number of new party leaders. Sussan Ley was elected the first female leader of the Liberal Party, and just yesterday, Larissa Waters was elected the leader of the Greens. It all comes as we now have more women in parliament than ever before. In this episode, we’re going to look at what the representation of women in politics looks like today. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to

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3:48

Headlines: Greens elect new leader

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/15

This afternoon's headlines: The Greens have unanimously elected a new leader, Larissa Waters, after former leader Adam Bandt lost his seat at the federal election. The Israeli Defense Forces have launched a new bombardment of Gaza, which the Hamas-run Health Ministry says killed at least 80 people, a quarter of whom were children. Australia’s unemployment rate is at 4.1%, remaining steady since the beginning of the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. And today’s good

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