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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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15:43

Your guide to election day

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/01

The election is finally tomorrow.To wrap up the week, we want to arm you with all the information you need to make sense of election night itself.In this episode, we’re doing this a little bit differently and we’re going to take you through the number, the words, the moment and the time for you to look out for come tomorrow night. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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3:58

Headlines: Five million Australians vote early

The Daily Aus ·

2025/05/01

Today's headlines include: Nearly five million Australians have voted early for the federal election so far, according to the latest data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The Northern Territory Government has passed “the strongest bail laws in the country” in an attempt to combat rising crime. A minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has been signed after months of tense negotiations. And today’s good news: British woman Fran Hurndall has today begun her quest to

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21:00

Who are Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/30

In a matter of days, we’ll know which party has formed government and who the next leader of Australia will be. On today’s episode, we are going to give you the lowdown on who the two people vying for the top role are - Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. From their time before parliament to what they’ve pushed for inside of Canberra, we’ll explain everything you need to know before the weekend. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The

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5:32

Headlines: Court hears new details in mushroom murder...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/30

Today's headlines include: The mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson is underway in a Victorian court, with the prosecution making its opening statements today. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told The Daily Aus that all Australians are responsible for the safety of young people online. U.S. President Donald Trump has commemorated 100 days in office with a rally in the state of Michigan. And today's good news: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is celebrating International Guide Dog Day with the launch of a

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13:00

The election promises on cost of living

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/29

We are now just mere days away from the federal election.Today, we’re talking about what voters have said is the biggest issue influencing their vote this election: cost of living! In fact, nearly two thirds of young people listed cost of living as their main concern at this election, according to a TDA survey conducted by Resolve Polling. So, what are the parties proposing to do about it? We’re breaking that down in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara

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4:38

Headlines: Canada's Liberal Party secures fourth term

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/29

Today's headlines include: The Australian stock market has reached a two-month high with news the Trump administration is expected to soften automotive tariffs. Queensland Police have charged a teenager after a vandalism attack on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s office. Canada’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term of government in the country’s snap election today, defying predictions from earlier this year. And today’s good news: Researchers have discovered the oldest

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16:27

Who are the minor parties and independents?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/28

The election is very close. But there's still more explaining for us to do! Yesterday, we took you through the major parties… Today, we're looking at who the minor parties are! We take a look at the Greens, One Nation, the Trumpet of Patriots and more. Plus, who are the key independents? We explain in today's podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Listen: Who are the major parties?Listen: The politician leading an Australia MAGA movement Want to support The

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4:32

Headlines: Bondi Junction Inquest begins

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/28

Today's headlines include: An inquest into the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing attack has begun in the NSW Coroner’s Court. Australian officials have worked with police in the Philippines to rescue two children linked to a Queensland child exploitation investigation. U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign a peace deal with Ukraine. And today’s good news: Thousands of flowers will be planted at a U.S. landfill site to create a

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16:10

Who are the major parties?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/27

It's finally election week! Yes, we are now less than a week out from the election, when more than 18 million Australians are due to vote for who will form the country’s next government. On today’s episode, we are going to break down who the major parties in Australia are. First, we're exploring what the Coalition is, and what the Liberal Party and National Party stand for. Then we move to who the Labor Party is. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to

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15:02

Your questions about the election, answered

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/26

In less than a week, Australia will be heading to the polls to decide the next government. In the lead-up, we've asked you what questions you still want answered about how Australia's electoral process works. Like, what actually is a hung parliament? And what happens if the leader of the winning party does not win their own seat? We answer all your questions in today's podcast. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission, Canberra. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and

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12:52

Why is the U.S. investigating autism?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/24

Last week, the U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced an investigation into what he called the “autism epidemic,” and called the condition a “preventable disease”. Kennedy’s interest in the causes of autism is long-standing, but he’s never had a platform as large as leading the U.S. health department before. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain Kennedy’s history with autism, the new investigation, and what it might mean for Autistic

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3:52

Headlines: Former SA Liberal leader convicted on drug...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/24

The Coalition has walked back its plan to keep Labor’s tax breaks for electric cars. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has been convicted and fined over drug supply charges. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy of jeopardising ceasefire negotiations in the war with Russia. And the good news: Australian tennis player Maya Joint has beaten a record previously held by Ash Barty, becoming the youngest Aussie woman to win a match at a

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15:03

The alleged murder of a 19-year-old walking home

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/23

Last month, the body of a 19-year-old girl, Audrey Griffin, was found in a creek on NSW’s Central Coast. She had disappeared after walking home from a night out with her friends. Police said at the time the death was not suspicious. But this week, police charged a 53-year-old man, who was not known to her, with her murder. On today’s podcast, we are going to explain what we know about the death of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, and we’re also going to take a broader look at what the

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2:57

Headlines: Elderly man allegedly assaulted outside...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/23

A man in his 80s is in a serious condition in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by a teenager outside an early voting centre this afternoon.U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will be lowered "substantially".A minor party in New Zealand’s Coalition Government has proposed a bill seeking to legally define “woman” and “man” based on biological sex.And the good news: Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary has broken a world

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12:33

What happens when the Pope dies?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/22

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at 88 of a stroke and a heart attack. His death means a process called the papal conclave is about to begin, where senior Church leaders will gather in the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world, to elect a new Pope. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about this mysterious process, who the contenders are, and why this all comes down to different colours of smoke. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla

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3:36

Headlines: Early voting in the federal election is open

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/22

Early voting for the 2025 federal election opened around the country today. Pope Francis' cause of death has been officially confirmed by the Vatican. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details of the country's military activities with a Signal chat containing his wife and brother, according to TheNew York Times. And today's good news: A 10-year-old girl has graduated from a California community college with two degrees. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher

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13:31

Why are Chinese warehouse videos going viral?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/21

If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you might have come across videos from people claiming to be Chinese warehouse operators selling products directly to consumers. These videos, part of a trend called "TikTok Warehouse," promise to deliver products from well-loved brands for a fraction of the usual retail price. In today’s podcast, we're going to explain what's happening with this trend, why it's controversial, and if it has fundamentally changed the relationship between retailers and

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18:28

Can young people afford to care about climate change?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/20

2025 is not a climate election. Young people voted in droves in 2022 for change, in what was dubbed the ‘climate election’. Yet new polling shows the number of younger Australians listing climate as their top concern has halved since the last election. In its place, cost of living dominates. TDA unpacks why climate change and the environment have subsided as top concerns for young voters, who are instead focusing on how politicians can help reduce financial stress. Hosts: Harry Sekulich

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12:52

How a UK court defines a woman

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/17

This week, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision, finding that a woman is defined by biological sex under the law. It means transgender women with legal documentation reflecting their transition are not entitled to the same sex discrimination protections as “biological women”.Today, we’ll be breaking down the decision, how it came to be, and what the response to it has been. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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3:33

Headlines: Sydney hospital fails to address safety...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/04/17

An audit of a Sydney hospital has found it “failed” to address significant safety concerns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. tax service, is considering whether to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, according to U.S. media reports. Australia’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4 to 4.1% in March, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. And today’s good news: Scientists have captured footage of a colossal squid in its

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