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17:43

Is the property market actually crashing?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/13

House prices are falling across Australia, but that might not make it any easier for potential first home buyers to buy one. Sydney and Melbourne are leading the slide, interest rate rises have quietly slashed how much buyers can borrow, and new tax changes are reshaping the investor market. For renters, the market is feeling almost entirely different. On today’s podcast, we’re joined by Cotality's Gerard Burg - someone who is an expert in the ups and downs of our housing market - to

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3:46

Headlines: Lowest-ever gender pay gap

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/13

Todays headlines include: The gender pay gap is at its lowest level ever, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Three students at NSW’s most expensive private school have been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Sydney’s east. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August, Donald Trump has announced, ‌leaving the US president without one of his most trusted advisers ahead of November's midterm

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21:33

Who killed Tupac? The trial begins

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/12

Thirty years ago, one of the biggest names in music was shot dead in Las Vegas. To this day, the question “Who killed Tupac Shakur” remains one of the most enduring mysteries in pop culture history, and no one has been ever charged. Until now. On today's episode, we're breaking down who Tupac was, what happened the night he died, and why the man accused of orchestrating it is only facing a jury now. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma GillespieProducer:Imogen Abbott Want to support The Daily

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4:29

Headlines: Little penguins to receive H5 vaccine

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/12

Todays headlines include: Charges against Bondi Beach massacre hero Ahmed Al Ahmed have been withdrawn. The Commonwealth Bank has reported a cash net profit of $11 billion for the 2026 financial year. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has survived a leadership vote, three months out from a general election. And today’s good news: More than 5,000 little penguins in Victoria will be vaccinated against the H5 bird flu. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott Want

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22:11

Did NSW just cancel homework?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/11

Is homework as we know it finished?NSW wants take-home tasks for year 12 paused over AI fears.With a national reckoning on AI in classrooms already on the way, it could be only the beginning of a much bigger conversation.In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the take-home assessment freeze in NSW, and the national AI inquiry trailing right behind it. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best

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3:26

Headlines: Vic WFH laws put on hold

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/11

Todays headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold. Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced the start date for the country’s first work from home laws will be delayed until after the November Victorian election. A group of Melbourne teens accused of luring men through dating apps before sexually assaulting and robbing them have been arrested. And today’s good news: The Great Barrier Reef is showing signs of recovery from a mass-bleaching

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16:54

Lindsay Clancy: The murder trial dividing America

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/10

In a case that’s been dubbed “America’s saddest murder trial”, a 35-year-old woman has been accused of killing her three young children in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. While prosecutors argue that Lindsay Clancy intentionally killed her three children at home, her lawyers argue she should not be held criminally responsible because she was experiencing a psychotic episode related to postpartum mental illness. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what we know about

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3:55

Headlines: NSW reviewing take-home assessments

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/10

Todays headlines include: NSW Education Minister Prue Car has announced a review of the state’s school assessments amid the growing use of generative AI. A new poll shows the lowest primary support for the Labor Party since the days before Kevin Rudd successfully challenged Julia Gillard for the leadership, in June 2013. China has seen its most powerful typhoon of the year over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of more than one million people from their homes. And today’s good news

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18:04

Your census questions, answered

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/09

It is census week! Tomorrow - on Tuesday August 11 - every single person in Australia will be required to fill out the census - that’s the largest form of information gathering conducted in Australia. It only happens once every five years - and this census is a historic census because for the first time, you will be asked about your sexual orientation and your gender. Over on our Instagram stories, we asked you what you want to know about how this will all work. And today, Elliot and I are

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4:29

Headlines: At least 6 killed in Thai school shooting

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/07

Todays headlines include: A school shooting in Thailand has left at least six people dead and 15 others injured, including two who remain in a critical condition. Australia's privacy watchdog will investigate concerns over smart glasses, following fears people could be filmed without permission. An ex-bishop accused of sexually abusing young First Nations men has been acquitted of several charges mid-trial. And today's good news: A cat named Toast has lived up to his name (and beaten the odds)

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24:23

Aussie sport's gambling problem

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/06

Australians lose more money on gambling than anywhere else in the world. For years, everyone in Canberra has agreed something needs to change. This week, a Senate inquiry heard just how far gambling companies will allegedly go to keep people betting. On today's podcast, we're breaking down the gambling landscape in Australia, the fight over reform, and what a new industry report reveals about the dark side of the country's favourite sports. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara SiedlerProducer: Orla Maher

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3:50

Headlines: Inquiry into war readiness announced

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/06

Todays headlines include: For the first time since World War II, a federal inquiry will investigate Australia’s readiness for war. A fifth person has died as the result of a horror crash on the Northern Territory's Stuart Highway. A Mexican influencer with 650,000 followers on TikTok has been shot dead while livestreaming on a street in the country's state of Sinaloa. And today’s good news: The University of Sydney has announced it will provide scholarships to all First Nations

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19:17

Wait, there's another FIFA controversy?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/05

Eleven days ago, Gianni Infantino looked set to be re-elected as FIFA president unopposed. Then it emerged he'd tried to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors - including a firm run by Donald Trump's brother-in-law - for $4.2 billion. Now, he's facing blackmail accusations, a legal letter naming 18 executives, and a revolt from football's biggest confederations. On today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack how that happened, and why it isn't over. Hosts:

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3:57

Headlines: SpaceX rocket piece smashes into the moon

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/05

Todays headlines include: The NSW Government has agreed to overhaul the state’s mental health emergency procedures in response to the 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack. Australians may soon be able to piggyback off a different mobile network if their own provider has left them without service. A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year has smashed into the ‌moon at high speed this afternoon. And today’s good news: Colombia has recorded its lowest rate of

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24:51

The escalating bird flu crisis, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/04

Six weeks ago, the deadly H5 bird flu strain reached Australian soil for the very first time. Now, it’s been detected in around 80 cases across four states. This week, the Government confirmed the first H5 mass mortality event and warned of “significant losses” and a “long difficult journey ahead” as attention turns to the impact of this outbreak on wildlife and agriculture. Today we'll unpack what this means for Australian animals, poultry populations, and your grocery

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4:01

Headlines: Two men charged over plastic gun stunt

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/04

Todays headlines include: New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows household spending rose 0.8% in June – despite the Middle East conflict exacerbating cost-of-living concerns. NSW Police have charged two men over a public stunt involving a plastic gun, a bulletproof vest and a fake police badge. U.S. President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran are continuing, but Iran ‌denies any negotiations are being held or planned. And today's good news: Two of

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20:41

The veteran broadcaster on trial for assault

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/03

The trial of one of the most influential figures in Australian media history began this week, when Alan Jones walked into a Sydney courtroom facing six complainants, 22 charges, and a trial that could span several months. It comes after years of pre-trial fighting and multiple rounds of charges being dropped. Today, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this veteran broadcaster and how we got here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott

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4:17

Headlines: Australian helicopters crashed...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/03

Todays headlines include: The first mass mortality event in Australia’s bird flu outbreak has been confirmed, prompting authorities to warn of "significant losses” and a “long, difficult journey” ahead. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been criticised for barring some major media outlets from a press conference in Melbourne. Two Australian-owned helicopters have collided mid-air while fighting fires in Greece, killing two people. And today’s good news: Hundreds of

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23:57

The email that exposed cult survivors

The Daily Aus ·

2026/08/02

Today, we're talking about a Victorian inquiry into cults. After hearing from hundreds of survivors, it handed down 98 findings and 39 recommendations, including one that would change the law in a way that's never been done in Australia. But what should have been a win for survivors was overshadowed by a mistake in how the report was shared. Today, we'll walk you through what this inquiry found – and how a single email turned that win into something that survivors have called

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3:41

Headlines: YouTuber cleared of three rape charges

The Daily Aus ·

2026/07/31

Today's headlines include: UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been cleared of three rape charges in a Perth court, after he was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old fan following a concert in 2024. An Australian mother-daughter duo linked to ISIS have pleaded not guilty to slavery offences. U.S. President Donald Trump says talks in Egypt between mediators and Hamas leaders have led to a “historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas” And today’s good news: A five-year

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