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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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3:29

Headlines: RBA increases cash rate to 4.1%

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/17

Fill out TDA's podcast survey here.Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate from 3.85% to 4.1%. NSW has become the first state to launch digital birth certificates. Three teenagers are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, the company behind Grok, alleging it knowingly designed its image generator to allow users to create sexually explicit content using real photos of other people. And today's good news: Researchers in the U.S. have found that data from

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17:24

Are we about to run out of petrol?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/16

Fill out TDA's podcast survey here. Today we’re unpacking a pretty simple question with a complicated answer. Could Australia run out of petrol? The short answer is: not tomorrow. The longer answer involves a 33km strip of water in the Middle East, a war that's now in its third week, and a fuel crisis that's already hitting regional Australians hard. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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3:31

Headlines: Australia won't send ships to Strait of...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/16

Today's headlines include: Australia has declared it won’t send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane off Iran. Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with more child exploitation offences, including one alleging he produced such material. The bodies of three fishermen have been recovered after a huge search effort off the South Australian coast. And today’s good news: For the first time in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards, a woman

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18:15

Am I about to be replaced by a computer?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/15

Australia's biggest tech companies have cut thousands of jobs in a matter of weeks - and they're all pointing to the same reason: AI. But experts say the picture is more complicated than the headlines, which often invoke fear in Australians across almost any line of work. Today, we’ll break it all down. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher 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

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12:43

What epilepsy actually looks like

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/14

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy affects around 250,000 Australians. Chances are, someone in your life has it. And yet, for many of us, our only real reference point for epilepsy is probably a dramatic seizure scene from a TV show - which, as we'll hear today, isn't exactly accurate. Today I'm sitting down with Carol Ireland, CEO at Epilepsy Action Australia, to answer the questions that people genuinely have about epilepsy but maybe haven't known how to ask. From what a seizure actually

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4:04

Headlines: 800 million litres of fuel released into...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/13

Today's headlines include: Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved the release of almost 800 million litres of fuel to Australia’s market, initially targeting regional areas. A man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the U.S. state of Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Bluesfest, a popular music festival held annually in Byron Bay, has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition. And today’s good news: For

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20:46

How much PR goes into an Oscars win?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/12

For as long as the Oscars have existed, people have campaigned to win them. Back in 1929, when Mary Pickford was nominated for best Actress at the second-ever Academy Awards, she invited the voting committee - then just five people - over to her house for tea. And won. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack the history of Oscar campaigning, and explain why frontrunner Timothee Chalamet has been making headlines. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The

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3:35

Headlines: Iran strikes fuel tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/12

Today's headlines include: Iran has struck two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the number of ships struck in the region since fighting began to at least 16. Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has quit his job with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion because he said he was overpaid for the work he was doing. Software giant Atlassian has announced it is cutting its global workforce by 10%, including nearly 500 roles in Australia. And today’s

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13:04

Is Australia going to war?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/11

Earlier this week, the Australian Government announced it will be sending aircraft, weapons and troops to the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. It led us to one question: Does that mean that Australia has now entered this war?We’re going to explore the answer to that question in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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4:20

Headlines: Corruption watchdog clears Scott Morrison...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/11

Today's headlines include: Matt Canavan has outlined his agenda as the new Nationals leader, telling reporters, “we have to fight back for Australians.” The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has cleared former Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his involvement in the illegal robodebt scheme, while two others have been found to be corrupt. Hundreds of people have fled their homes as floodwaters threaten regional communities in central Queensland. And today’s good news: Two

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16:15

Why Australia gave Iran's footballers asylum

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/10

A moment of silence on a Gold Coast football pitch last week set off a chain of events involving the Australian Federal Police, a middle-of-the-night phone call between two world leaders, and an extraordinary visa decision… all against the backdrop of an active war. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about the Iranian women’s football team and the Federal Government’s decision to grant players asylum. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and

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4:22

Headlines: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/10

Today's headlines include: Nationals Leader David Littleproud has announced he is quitting as leader of the party, but will still remain in parliament. Thousands of Australians have returned home from the Middle East, after the escalating U.S-Iran conflict forced airspaces in the region to shut down last week. Kyle Sandilands has broken his silence after broadcaster ARN announced his co-host, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, had quit the duo's longstanding breakfast radio show. And today’s

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12:34

Why you can't watch PornHub anymore

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/09

In case you missed it, people can no longer watch porn on Pornhub, unless you have an existing account. And if you don’t have an existing account, well, you can’t create one. That’s because of a new code that came into force in Australia yesterday that requires all porn sites to verify the ages of its users. We’ll discuss the new laws and why PornHub has responding by shutting off most access to its website in today’s podcast. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi

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3:12

Headlines: Former Liberal MP on trial for child abuse

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/09

Today's headlines include: A former Liberal MP on trial for child abuse has been cleared of some but not all charges related to a 13-year-old boy. The Australian share market has plunged and oil prices have surged as the U.S-Israeli war with Iran continued to intensify over the weekend. A woman has fired numerous shots into the home of pop music ‌star Rihanna in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, according to local news outlets. And today’s good news: Ben Tudhope became Australia’s first

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11:23

Are we heading for World War III?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/08

Earlier this month, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, killing the country's Supreme Leader. Iran then fired back with waves of missiles and drones across the Middle East. By the end of the weekend, people all over the world were doing the same thing — opening their phones and googling the term "world war." In today’s podcast we’re going to discuss what defines a world war, and get to the bottom of whether or not we’re already in one. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and

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3:39

Headlines: Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/06

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed three Australian navy personnel were aboard a U.S. submarine that sank an Iranian warship this week. Pharmacists in Victoria will soon be able to provide the contraceptive pill without a prescription or GP consultation. U.S. President Donald Trump has fired his Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry And today’s good news: There were 309 new freshwater fish species

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16:45

The fight over how AI is used in war

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/05

In case you missed it, the U.S. Government has recently been clashing with one of the biggest AI companies over how it is using their technology. At the heart of the argument is two things how AI is used to surveil populations. And how AI is used in war. This saga resembles a thriller movie that is one of those stories that you just couldn’t write. So here is how it all unfolded. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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3:19

Headlines: American submarine sinks Iranian warship

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/05

Today's headlines include: The US-Iran war has further escalated after an American submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing at least 80 people. Canada's prime minister Mark Carney has delivered an address to Australia’s Federal Parliament and urged the two countries, which he described as “strategic cousins” to boost their cooperation on a number of fronts. A by-election has officially been announced for the regional NSW seat of Farrer on 9 May. And today’s

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10:56

The end of Kyle & Jackie O

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/04

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Kyle and Jackie O show would be taken off air after Jackie told her network she could no longer work with Kyle, bringing a 25-year, multimillion partnership to an abrupt end. In today's podcast, we'll unpack how one on-air argument managed to end Australia's biggest radio show, and what could happen next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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3:22

Headlines: Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/04

Today's headlines include: Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, while Hezbollah says it's ready for “open war”. A flight carrying Australians who were trapped in the Middle East has left Dubai, bound for Sydney. The Victorian Government has announced a timeline for working from home laws, with legislation set to be introduced to Parliament in July. And today's good news: Para snowboarder Amanda Reid is about to become

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