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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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12:56

The bill that reignited NSW's abortion debate

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/14

A new bill in NSW’s Parliament re-ignited a debate around abortion, six years after the state decriminalised the procedure. Parties allowed their members to choose how they vote, protesters gathered outside the Parliament, and one upper house MP has compared abortion to Nazi Germany. In today’s show, we’ll explain why the medical procedure was up for discussion once again, and what is going to change. Sign up to our brand new Finance Newsletter Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam

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3:02

Headlines: PM's first trip overseas since election

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/14

This afternoon's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, in his first overseas trip since his decisive victory at the federal election. Wages increased by 3.4% in the year to March, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The Menendez brothers have been resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole, meaning they could soon be released. Good news: Five fishermen who spent nearly two months lost at sea have

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18:10

Diddy's trial begins

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/13

The high profile sex trafficking case of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ has begun in court this week, with both the prosecution and defence laying out their arguments. The 55-year-old rapper and producer was arrested and charged in September last year. He was denied bail and has been in custody ever since. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the context of the case, and run through what we’ve learnt in the first few days of the trial. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma

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4:07

Headlines: Liberal Party elects first female leader

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/13

Sussan Ley and Ted O'Brien have been elected as Liberal leader and deputy leader. A Queensland mother has been charged with the murder of three of her children following a “suspicious” house fire in Toowoomba last Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump has granted refugee status to Afrikaners, the white ethnic minority in South Africa. And today’s good news: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home cervical screening device for the first time. Hosts: Zara

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14:34

Why is the Labor Party fighting?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/12

Yesterday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his Cabinet for the next term of Parliament. It followed a week of very public in-fighting in the Labor Party about who should be elevated to the Cabinet. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain the concept of ‘factions’ and the role that factions played in discussions about the Cabinet. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is

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3:38

Headlines: David Littleproud retains Nationals...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/12

Today's headlines include: Four more closely contested seats have been called, while David Littleproud will stay on as leader of the National Party after a failed challenge from Matt Canavan. An Australian humanitarian worker has been killed in Ukraine, officials have confirmed. Chess has been outlawed in Afghanistan, with the Taliban citing concerns that the game promotes gambling. And today’s good news: Poland has launched a new healthcare program which will give adults access to free

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15:16

The politicians who'll get paid for life

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/11

Did you know that some politicians still get paid an annual salary (or in this case, a ‘pension’) upon retiring from Parliament? The scheme no longer exists, but politicians who were in Parliament prior to it being axed in 2004 are still eligible. And the reason we are talking about it now is because Peter Dutton, who just lost his seat of Dickson, is one of the eligible politicians. We thought it was the perfect time to explore this little-known scheme that will see millions of dollars

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3:42

Headlines: PM to prioritise legislating HECS debt cuts

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/09

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says cutting student debts by 20% will be, "the first piece of legislation that we will introduce into the new parliament". Proceedings in the trial of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson have wrapped for another week in Victoria. Microsoft founder Bill Gates has announced he’s planning to give away 99% of his fortune by 2045. And today’s good news: Brisbane artist Julie Fragar has been named winner of the 2025 Archibald

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11:57

Could India and Pakistan go to war?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/08

Earlier this week, India fired missiles at Pakistan, reigniting a long-simmering conflict over a disputed region in the Himalayas. Pakistan said India’s strikes killed at least 31 people, mainly civilians, and that it’s considering it an “act of aggression”. Today, we’ll explain the history of Kashmir, the region at the centre of this conflict, and what has brought on the latest hostilities. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The

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3:42

Headlines: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes defeat

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/08

Today's headlines include: Greens leader Adam Bandt has conceded defeat in this seat of Melbourne, after a close contest from Labor candidate Sarah Witty. Two men have been found guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, a Noongar Yamatji boy from Perth. Global weight loss company WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. after 62 years as a diet and health platform. And today’s good news: Four critically endangered African penguin chicks that hatched in January have

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14:10

What happened to the Greens?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/07

Over the weekend, there was a federal election in Australia. At that election, Labor won a significant majority, while the Coalition had their standing in Parliament weakened considerably. While much of the media’s attention has been on the major parties, in today’s podcast we’re going to talk about how the Greens fared. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on

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4:09

Headlines: Dutton wants "graceful exit" from politics

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/07

Today's headlines include: Peter Dutton has spoken publicly for the first time since conceding defeat on election night. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has announced she will step down from the force in September. U.S. President Donald Trump has met with the recently re-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House. And today’s good news: Australian researchers are confident they’ve located a 170 year old shipwreck off the coast of South Australia. Hosts: Zara

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13:33

The mushroom murder trial, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/06

We're taking a break from our election coverage today to update you on another event you’ve probably been hearing a lot about in the headlines: the mushroom murder trial. In case you missed it, the murder trial of a woman accused of killing three people by serving them poisonous mushrooms is underway in Victoria’s Supreme Court. Erin Patterson was charged with murder after three people died following a meal at her home in July 2023. She pleaded not guilty and so now, we are in the middle

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4:20

Headlines: The latest electorate results

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/06

Today's headlines include: More counting for the Federal Election has been completed, with new results emerging in some key seats. New Zealand’s Prime Minister wants to implement an Australian-style social media ban for under 16-year-olds. Russian officials claim Ukrainian airstrikes have forced the closure of all major airports in the country’s capital, Moscow. And today's good news: The population of an endangered bird species has risen to record-high numbers in NSW. Hosts: Billi

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15:55

Why did the Coalition lose?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/05

As the results from Saturday’s federal election continue to roll in, it’s clear that Labor will govern with a significant majority, and that the Liberal Party has endured one of its worst electoral defeats in modern history. There are many reasons and critiques being thrown around when it comes to explaining what happened to the Liberal Party, some from inside the party and others from outside the party. On today’s podcast, we’ll break down some of the reasons why experts are

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3:54

Headlines: Trump on Albanese's victory

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/05

Today's headlines include:U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election victory. The estranged husband of Erin Patterson, who is accused of murdering his parents and aunt with poisonous mushrooms, has finished giving evidence at her trial. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial will begin tomorrow. And today’s good news: Australian Formula One driver Oscar Piastri has won the Miami Grand Prix in

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16:28

Election recap: WTF just happened?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/04

The federal election is officially over, but counting is continuing around the country. With Labor set to govern with a significant majority, in today’s podcast, we'll unpack the big results and headlines from Saturday's election — including Labor’s win, the Coalition’s loss, what's happening with the minor parties and teals, and what comes next for the Liberal leadership after Peter Dutton lost his seat. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want

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3:52

Your three-minute election wrap

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/03

It's election night, so we're dropping into your feeds with a quick update on what we've learnt from the results so far. The TLDR is that Labor is going to form a majority government, with Anthony Albanese to lead as Prime Minister for a second term. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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. We would be so grateful. The

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14:54

Why Fran Hurndall is running fom Perth to Bondi

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/02

On Thursday, Fran Hurndall started running from Cottesloe Beach in Perth with the goal of reaching Sydney's Bondi Beach in a record time of 34 days. But this run is about more than a record attempt. Fran is running to start a conversation about domestic violence. In this episode, we interview Fran to understand more about the challenge she's undertaking and why. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and GeorgeGuest: Fran Hurndall Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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3:19

Headlines: Albanese and Dutton campaign on election eve

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/02

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have continued campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election. Rescue crews in Victoria have airlifted three people to safety after a helicopter crash off the coast of the Bellarine Peninsula. McDonald’s has reported its lowest U.S. sales figures since the height of the pandemic. And today’s good news: Researchers in Western Australia have developed a type of vaccine that could provide

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