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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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10:16

Nurse in antisemitic video charged

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/26

The nurse in the antisemitic video filmed at Bankstown Hospital earlier this month has been charged by NSW Police. The 26-year-old woman was charged with three Commonwealth offences, and remains on bail until her next court on 19 March. In today's podcast, we explain what the video was about, what's happened since and the latest charges. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’

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3:55

Headlines: Monthly inflation steady at 2.5%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/26

Today's headlines include: Prices rose by 2.5% in the year to January, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. A review into the handling of sexual assault cases in NSW has made “no findings of misconduct” or breaches within the justice system. Apple shareholders have rejected a proposal to end the tech giant’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program. And today’s good news: Surgeons in the U.S. have successfully implanted the world’s

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10:30

The trial over Cassius Turvey's death

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/25

The trial of four people accused of murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth has begun in the WA Supreme Court over two years after his death. It’s a case that prompted widespread rallies across the country and broader discussions about the treatment of First Nations children in Australia. In today’s podcast, we explain the context of the trial and what’s happened so far.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind

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4:00

Headlines: U.S. sides with Russia in UN vote

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/25

Today's headlines include: The U.S. has voted with Russia and against its European allies in the United Nations. Phone reception would be available “almost everywhere” in Australia under a new Federal Government proposal. Organ donations increased in 2024 but the number of transplant procedures decreased, according to new national data. And today’s good news: Parts of Mars may once have been covered with sandy beaches, scientists have discovered. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi

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10:47

Are GP visits about to get cheaper?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/24

Whether it’s to get a medicine script or diagnose a cold, we’ve all needed a GP at some point in our lives – but a visit isn't getting easier or cheaper. Bulk billing rates are down, meaning more Australians are paying to see a GP – and ABS data shows 25 to 34-year-olds are the most likely cohort to delay a doctor’s visit due to cost. Over the weekend, both major parties committed to a huge investment to encourage more doctors to bulk bill.The bipartisan push has wide

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3:46

Headlines: Bruce Lehrmann charged with car theft

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/24

Today's headlines include: Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has faced a Tasmanian court on a car theft charge. The Australian and New Zealand governments are continuing to monitor three Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea. Key U.S. Government agencies have told staff not to respond to an email from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). And today’s good news: A critically endangered bird species has been detected west of Melbourne for the first time in 35 years

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14:27

The largest child abuse trial in French history

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/23

Just a heads up, today’s episode discusses extremely distressing themes including child sexual abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Last year, the story of a French rape case and the woman at its centre, Gisèle Pélicot, captured global attention. 51 men, including her ex-husband, were found guilty of charges including rape and sexual assault. Just months after that shocking case concluded, another French case is now in the spotlight — with the country’s

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12:03

Explaining the latest cancer breakthrough

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/21

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the good news about a new cancer treatment, a scientific discovery that helps trap wind for energy and the Aussie sporting legend making her mark overseas. Hosts: Zara Seidler and 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 Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible

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3:24

Headlines: Israel says body released by Hamas is not...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/21

Today's headlines include: Israel has accused Hamas of violating their ceasefire by handing over a different body in place of one of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023. The Australian Federal Police has seized more than 11 tonnes of chemicals that were “likely” to be used to make methamphetamine. A court in Argentina has dropped criminal charges against three of the five people who were charged in relation to the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, according to the Associated

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17:39

Who’s spying on Australia?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/20

The head of Australia's spy agency, Mike Burgess, has given his annual threat assessment address. The ASIO boss delivered a wide-ranging speech, which discussed 'foreign actors', sabotage, and 'hostile nation states'. But what do those terms actually mean, and how does ASIO respond to these threats?Jennifer Parkeris a defence analyst and security expert with ANU's National Security College. She joins us in today's deep dive to unpack what Burgess said, how it impacts our daily lives, and if we

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4:21

Headlines: Unemployment rises to 4.1%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/20

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate has risen to 4.1% in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Authorities have begun euthanising a pod of false killer whales, following a mass stranding event on Tasmania’s west coast. Hamas is expected to hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages as the first phase of the ceasefire agreement reaches its final stages. And today’s good news: More therapy dogs are coming to Australian courtrooms

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14:08

3 years on, is the Russia-Ukraine war almost over?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/19

This week will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine: the first open conflict between two countries in Europe since the Second World War. Little movement on the frontlines in Ukraine over the past year has deepened the sense of an unmoving and unending conflict. Since coming to power, the second Trump administration has carved out a new strategy: engage with both Russia and Ukraine to broker a lasting peace. After a flurry of talks and diplomacy in Europe and the Middle East, today’s

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3:26

Headlines: Slowest wage growth since March 2022

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/19

Today's stories include: Wages grew by 3.2% in the year to the December quarter, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has announced he’s launching a new Donald Trump-inspired political party. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged over an alleged election interference plot. And today’s good news: In a world first, pods designed to convert aircraft wind into energy have been installed at an airport in

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14:09

How the change to interest rates affects you

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/18

Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it is lowering the cash rate for the first time since 2020.The cash rate was 4.35%, but it is now 4.1%.It’s big news for Aussies, particularly those with a mortgage or who are wanting to apply for a home loan for the first time, and it’s also big news for the Labor Government - with this likely now impacting when we will go to an election.If you’re confused about any of that, you’ve come to the right place

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4:04

Headlines: RBA announces first rate cut since 2020

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/18

Today's stories include: The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered its cash rate for the first time since November 2020. Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has died in prison, aged 90. At least 18 people have been injured after a passenger plane flipped upside down at Toronto Airport. And today’s good news: Archeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old Basilica beneath a London office building. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want

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12:32

What the polls tell us about the election

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/17

We are well and truly getting close to election season, with the next federal election to be held before May 17 this year. Over the past few days, there’s been a suite of new polling released, with all three pointing to a possible Labor loss. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest on the election and what the new polling could tell us about Australia’s next government. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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4:04

Headlines: ABS confirms changes to 2026 Census

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/17

Today's stories include: The 2026 Census will include a new topic on sexual orientation and gender and changes to 10 existing topics, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed. National high school completion rates have improved for the first time since 2017, according to new Government data. European leaders will meet for crisis talks over fears Ukraine has been shut out of U.S-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia. And today’s good news: The first AFL Indigenous All Stars game in

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17:00

Elon Musk's role in the White House, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/16

Last week you may have seen the press conference Elon Musk held in the White House next to the U.S. President Donald Trump, and also his son, X.If you were wondering what that was all about, you’ve come to the right place.It’s been nearly one month since Trump was inaugurated and Elon Musk commenced his official role as part of the Trump administration. We now know a little more about what Musk’s new government advisory body, the Department of Government Efficiency, will look like

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12:03

The change to student loans, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/15

Last year, the government legislated a change to HELP and other student loans, with that change now coming into effect.With that in mind, we thought it was the perfect time for a classic TDA explainer—breaking down everything you need to know about your student loan and, more importantly, how this change might affect you.A quick note: This podcast is produced with financial support from the Australian Government. But as always, this content has been produced by The Daily Aus using our normal

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11:33

The Aussies smashing it on the world stage

The Daily Aus ·

2025/02/14

The Aussies smashing it on the world stageOn today's good news wrap up, we discuss the Aussie athletes reaching new heights this week, an out of this world discovery and the best dog in all the lands. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Elliot Lawry 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 Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering

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