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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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2:52

Headlines: Justin Trudeau resigns

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/07

Today's headlines include:Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign.The U.S. Congress has officially confirmed Donald Trump as the next President.Two brothers have been charged with murder after a 23-year-old woman was fatally shot in Queensland last month.And today’s good news: A monument honouring the women’s suffrage movement will be erected on the National Mall in Washington DC. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The

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17:59

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/06

Over the break, one of the biggest stories was the lawsuits filed between actress Blake Lively and her fellow co-star and director in ‘It Ends With Us’, Justin Baldoni.Just a few days before Christmas, Lively filed a legal complaint - and has since filed a lawsuit - against Baldoni alleging that he sexually harassed her on set and that after she complained about his alleged behaviour, he retaliated by staging a PR campaign to ruin her reputation.The complaint was first reported by The

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3:21

Headlines: Govt pledges $7bn to upgrade deadly Qld road

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/06

Today's headlines include: The Federal Government has promised to spend $7.2 billion to upgrade one of the country’s most dangerous stretches of road, the Bruce Highway, if it wins reelection this year. Melbourne airport’s second runway has reopened after safety concerns forced a passenger plane to abort takeoff yesterday. Blizard warnings are in place across large parts of North America, with a state of emergency in place for six U.S. states. And today’s good news: 17 year-old

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12:46

The news you missed over the break

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/05

As you prepare to return to work for 2025, TDA has you covered with all the biggest stories that unfolded over the break. From the New Orleans terrorist attack to the South Korean plane crash, we'll unpack the biggest global headlines from the past two weeks. 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 ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so

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9:57

Summer series: Why are women more prone to sport...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/02

This year, Matildas Captain Sam Kerr ruptured her ACL, which ruled her out of the Paris Olympics. But did you know, female athletes are more likely than their male counterparts to tear their ACL? In this episode, Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and ACL rehabilitation specialist explains why. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Chloe Christie 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

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19:44

Summer series: Answering your tax questions

The Daily Aus ·

2025/01/01

Our most listened to episode this year was this episode, so we thought we’d bring it back for round two. Around tax time, we asked the TDA audience what questions they had, and then jumped on mic to answer them. A helpful reminder of how Australia’s tax system works all year round! Use the tax cut calculator to estimate your annual tax cut. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons 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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9:51

Summer series: The “magic pill”: the story of the...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/31

This year marked 63 years since the oral contraceptive, aka the pill, became available to Australian women. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the history of the pill, how it changed Australia, and the future of contraception. Listen to our episode on Thalidomide hereWatch our video on male contraceptives here Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell 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

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13:33

Summer series: Is the cost of living crisis over?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/30

In October, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence was behind Australia. At the same time, consumer data from NAB echoed that sentiment, reporting more optimism amongst Australian consumers. But does that match the reality for young Australians? How will we know when the cost of living crisis is over? On today's episode, Sam is joined by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute's Chief Economist. Host: Sam Koslowski Want to

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17:15

Summer series: Is Australia in a ‘baby recession’?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/29

Australia is in the midst of a ‘baby recession,' according to recent analysis of national birth trends by KPMG. It blamed cost of living pressures for declining births last year, when the country reached its lowest birth rate since 2006. So, what’s going on and does it matter? ANU demographer Dr. Liz Allen answers our questions in the deep dive. Host: 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

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16:51

Summer series: The case against Diddy explained

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/26

Earlier this year, Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after he was charged with sex trafficking and a slew of other crimes. Investigators accused Combs of using his “business empire” to cover up decades of abuse against women “to fulfil his sexual desires” and “protect his reputation”. In today’s podcast, we explain the timeline leading up to these charges. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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13:11

Sumer series: How bots are distorting the truth

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/25

A new digital player is helping to shape public discourse online. How an audience feels about a brand, a narrative, a personality or a scandal is being moulded by the rise of… bots. PR bots, to be exact. These bots can be programmed to target your social media algorithms and the content you do or don’t get served. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore how these digital armies can be mobilised to influence public opinion and even elections. Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara Seidler

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14:32

Summer series: Are young Australians the ‘lonely...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/24

According to the latest HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) report, young Australians are more likely to experience loneliness and psychological distress than any other age group. For twenty years, HILDA has been interviewing the same network of 17,000 Australians, every year, to compile results that give us comprehensive insight into the lives of Australians. To help us understand more about what is causing this loneliness epidemic, we speak to one of the experts behind the

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12:38

Summer series: Why is Taylor Swift so popular?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/23

2024 was undoubtedly the year of Taylor Swift, as she took her Eras Tour around the world, including Australia. But we have one question: Why exactly is the singer so popular? We explore the phenomenon of Taylor Swift in today's deep dive. Host: Billi FitzSimons 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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12:04

Summer series: The legal right to ignore your boss

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/22

Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen? In August this year, the Government’s right to disconnect laws came into effect, meaning you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invading personal lives. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what’s changing, what this law means for workers

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13:10

2024: Your good news wrap

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/20

As we approach the end of the year, we thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on our favourite good news stories of the year. 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 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 news to young people. We are completely

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25:00

2024: The year that was

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/19

We are coming to the end of 2024, and what a big year it has been in the news! On today’s podcast, we reflect on some of the biggest moments of the year - from politics to pop culture. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons 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 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

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4:03

Headlines: Australia to reopen embassy to Ukraine in...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/19

Today's headlines include: Australia will reopen its embassy to Ukraine in Kyiv, following its closure in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion. 148 Australians have returned home after being evacuated from Vanuatu, following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks. A toxicology report has found no methanol was present in the cocktails at the centre of an alcohol poisoning incident in Fiji. And today’s good news: A Christmas tradition at a U.S. dental company will continue for

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15:20

Australia’s first moon mission explained

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/18

Australia is heading to the moon for the first time. The Australian Space Agency has unveiled a prototype of a rover bound for the lunar surface on a NASA mission this decade. ‘Roo-ver,’ as it’s been nicknamed by the public, will explore the moon to help experts learn more about establishing a “sustainable human presence" there. The project is being developed by the ELO2 consortium—a group of companies and universities selected by the Australian Space Agency. Mechanical

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3:30

Headlines: Alan Jones faces fresh charges

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/18

Today's headlines include: The Federal Government has unveiled its mid-financial-year budget update, forecasting a $26.9 billion deficit for the current financial year. Alan Jones has been served with an additional eight charges of assault while in court today. A senior Russian military figure has been assassinated in Moscow. The good news: The BBC and Disney have announced they will create a Bluey feature film. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily

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10:00

Will our economy be better next year?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/12/17

2024 was a tough year for both the Australian and global economies, with headlines about inflation, cost of living, housing affordability and global conflicts dominating headlines. Now, as we look down barrel of a new year, the tune has changed - Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the worst is behind us, Donald Trump has promised to make America rich again, and the RBA has signalled it may be warming to the idea of a drop of interest rates. On today’s pod, we’re going to chat

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