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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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8:47

Electric vehicle sales soar in Norway

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/31

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the surging electric vehicle sales in Norway, the latest cricketer to make the sporting Hall of Fame, the growth of India's tiger population and a good news story from the community. 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 Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company

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3:43

Headlines: Election officials launch disinformation...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/31

Today's headlines include: The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling for “a healthy degree of scepticism” from voters, ahead of this year’s federal election. U.S. authorities have recovered two ‘black box’ flight recorders from the site of yesterday’s deadly crash near Washington DC. The Federal Government has released new data showing vaping rates are falling among young Australians.And today’s good news: Surgeons in Germany have successfully

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12:28

The foiled antisemitic attack, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/30

Federal and state police are investigating a caravan filled with explosives discovered in north-west Sydney earlier this month. Multiple news sources report a note found inside the caravan contained a list of addresses of Jewish people and synagogues. In today's deep dive, we explain what we know about the incident, the investigation that has followed and the response from the Jewish community. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The

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3:36

Headlines: Dozens feared dead in U.S. plane crash

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/30

Today's headlines include: A wide-scale emergency response is underway in Virginia after a U.S. Army helicopter and a passenger jet collided midair.Several Sydney locations including a Jewish primary school have been targeted with antisemitic vandalism as investigations continue into a foiled explosives plot. The Victorian Government is extending the state’s pill-testing trial, with free drug-checking services confirmed for four upcoming events. And today’s good news: Scientists have

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11:26

The influencer accused of poisoning her toddler

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/29

A Queensland social media influencer accused of poisoning her daughter has been released on bail. The woman is facing several charges including torture and fraud, after she allegedly posted videos of her child under distress “to entice monetary donations and online followers.” Today, we’ll talk through what we know about this case, and the role of social media as a tool to potentially exploit and extort. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The

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3:32

Headlines: Inflation reaches lowest rate in 3 years

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/29

Today's headlines include:Annual inflation has reached its lowest rate in more than three years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). More than a dozen Queenslanders linked to a fringe religious group have been found guilty of manslaughter, in relation to the 2022 death of an eight-year-old girl. A global weather science body has found a direct link between climate change and the intensity of LA’s ongoing wildfire emergency. And today’s good news:

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14:01

Why DeepSeek could be an AI game changer

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/28

Global technology stocks have taken a historic hit this week after a Chinese AI company called DeepSeek demonstrated it could build powerful AI systems just as good, if not better, than the current market leaders (like ChatGPT), but for a fraction of the cost. On today's podcast, we break down what you need to know about this new AI company, how the existing tech giants have reacted, and what makes one AI model better than another. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to

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3:14

Headlines: Bushfires threaten homes in Victoria's west

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/28

Today's headlines include:Evacuations are continuing in parts of north-west Victoria, where crews are battling several bushfires. A Queensland woman accused of poisoning her young daughter has faced a Brisbane court. Google Maps has confirmed it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ for U.S. users. And today’s good news: Europe's first 3D-printed social housing site has been completed in Ireland. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want

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10:48

Meet your 2025 Australian of the Year

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/27

On Saturday, Neale Daniher AO became the 2025 Australian of the Year. Daniher, who was an AFL player and captain, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2013. Since then, he's gone on to co-found FightMND, an organisation which has raised over $115 million for research into finding a cure for MND. In today's podcast, we explain more about who Daniher who, and what he's achieved over the last decade. You can find out more about FightMNDhere. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam

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2:55

Headlines: Holocaust education funding announced

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/27

Today's headlines include:The Federal Government has announced $6.4 million in funding for Holocaust education.Parts of southern California have seen the first significant rainfall in months, after wildfires tore through Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after he briefly declared martial law in December.Today’s good news: Snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara has made history after landing the first ever 2340. Hosts: Zara Seidler

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11:01

The history and future of January 26

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/26

It's a public holiday today, following Australia’s national day yesterday... but 20% of TDA readers don’t actually know why Australia Day is held on 26 January. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the history of January 26, its protests and celebrations, and how Australian workplaces and attitudes are shifting in response to this public holiday. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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8:48

The school bag creating light in Africa

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/24

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the solar powered school bags bringing light to school students, the sporting first in F1, the record-breaking weddings in Thailand and why a rotting smelling plant has caught Sydney's attention. 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 Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media

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3:02

Headlines: Albanese rules out another referendum

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/24

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out calling a second Voice referendum, if Labor wins re-election. Channel Nine presenter Alex Cullen will step down “permanently” after allegedly accepting $50,000 to refer to social media personality Adrian Portelli as "the McLaren man" live on air. A statue of Captain Cook has been vandalised in Sydney ahead of Australia Day. And today’s good news: Researchers in the U.S. are a step closer to solving the

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11:29

Should we stop using BMI to measure obesity?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/23

This week, a group of researchers have called for doctors to stop using the Body Mass Index, or BMI, to define obesity. It's a measurement system that's been around since the 1830s, but now experts say it might be doing more harm than good. In today's episode, Sam and Zara break down why this matters and what could replace it. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or

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3:47

Headlines: Lehrmann requests judge-only trial for...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/23

Today's headlines include: Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has requested a trial without a jury, as he prepares to face rape charges in a Queensland court. NSW Police are searching for three men believed to have assaulted two off-duty police officers in Sydney’s Inner West. A new fast-moving fire has forced at least 30,000 evacuations northwest of LA. And today’s good news: Solar energy production in Europe has overtaken coal for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam

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13:43

The national response to increased antisemitism

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/22

There have been several antisemitic attacks in Sydney in the past three months, which has led to governments and police, as well as leaders of other faiths, uniting to condemn, investigate and press charges against those responsible. This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national database to track antisemitic crime, following a meeting with the National Cabinet. At the same time, the Australian Federal Police has announced it is investigating if “overseas actors or individuals

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3:46

Headlines: NSW rail unions withdraw industrial action

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/22

Today's headlines include: The NSW Government has announced a group of rail workers’ unions will pause their industrial action, days after widespread delays across Sydney’s train network Foreign Minister Penny Wong has discussed the Australian-U.S. trade partnership with Marco Rubio, the Trump administration’s new Secretary of State. Netflix has surpassed 300 million global subscribers for the first time as it flags price increases for North American users. And today’s good

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12:42

A viral cash gift and the ethics of journalism

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/21

This week, a Channel Nine presenter was stood down after he allegedly accepted $50,000 for being the first TV journalist to call a high-profile businessman “McLaren Guy” instead of “Lambo Guy”. Channel Nine has responded saying they are “taking this matter extremely seriously” and have stood down the reporter, Alex Cullen. Today, we thought we’d go through more of a media literacy angle: what are the rules and ethics around journalists accepting

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4:04

Headlines: Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/21

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 Americans who were involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. The Federal Government has announced new safety requirements for buses and coaches in response to the Hunter Valley bus crash, which killed 10 people in 2023. A man has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England’s northwest. And today’s good news: Doctors in the UK have used a new type of keyhole

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17:10

The uncertain future of TikTok

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/20

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok is back online in the United States after being down for just 12 hours. The restoration comes after President Trump, who was officially inaugurated as the 47th President overnight, announced he would sign an executive order to delay the ban as he takes office this week. Trump says he'll make sure the app can remain in America, even at the cost of the existing regulation. Today, we'll break down what happened during this chaotic weekend, and the limits of the

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