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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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3:22

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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14:23

Will the Middle East conflict drive up prices?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/03

Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, killing the country's Supreme Leader. In the days since, we’ve seen an escalating exchange of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Here at home, attention is now turning to the potential cost-of-living impacts of the conflict. Today, we'll unpack what a war thousands of kilometres away means for everyday expenses like petrol, and why the Reserve Bank is already watching closely. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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4:19

Headlines: Satellite ‌images show strikes on Iranian...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/03

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised a small number of mosques for holding vigils to mourn Iran’s supreme leader. Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has addressed the “significant impacts” the U.S-Iran war is having on global air travel. Satellite ‌imagery shows the first known strikes on an Iranian nuclear site since the U.S. and Israel launched an air operation on Saturday. And today's good news: Researchers from the Australian National

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15:55

Inside Victoria's endo scandal

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/02

An endometriosis scandal out of Victoria has prompted the State Government to review diagnosis standards. A recent investigation into a Melbourne gynaecologist raised serious concerns about how women's pain is being treated, and the systems meant to support the one million Aussies living with endo. Today, we'll explain what we know, what's changing, and what it means if you or someone you know has been treated for endometriosis. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that

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4:16

Headlines: Conflict widens across Middle East

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/02

Today's headlines include: The UK Government has confirmed a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus has been hit by a suspected drone attack. Pauline Hanson has refused to apologise for swearing at another senator in Parliament. A shooting at a bar in the U.S. state of Texas is being treated as a possible terrorist act. And today's good news: Researchers have used AI to crack the rules of a mysterious ancient Roman board game. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa

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11:57

Why did the U.S. strike Iran?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/03/01

Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, killing the regime’s Supreme Leader and other key military personnel. The strikes came after indirect nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran ended last week without a clear deal. In response to the joint attack, Iran has launched strikes across the Middle East. In today’s podcast, we’ll unpack the lead up to this weekend, what we know about the initial attack and what we can expect for the region. Hosts:

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12:46

Everything you need to know ahead of AFL's Opening Round

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/28

This week, the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season kicks off with Opening Round, and it's set to be the most tense reunion tour in Australian sport: former teammates facing off against each other, ex-club legends returning to their old stomping grounds, and enough drama to fill a season of reality TV. On today’s podcast, Sam and I are going to give you everything you need to follow the plotlines and spectacle at the footy. Hosts: George Finlayson and Sam Koslowski Want to support The Daily Aus

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3:37

Headlines: Ley officially resigns after 25 years in...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/27

Today's headlines include: Sussan Ley has officially resigned from Parliament after she lost the Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor earlier this month. Police say they’ve dismantled a “deeply entrenched” syndicate, after dozens of people were charged with hundreds of offences in central Queensland. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told officials in Washington that she never met the late sex ‌offender Jeffrey Epstein. And today’s good news: Aussie

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15:49

What does an intimacy coordinator actually do?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/26

Sign up to our culture newsletter here! There’s been a huge shift in the way sex and sexual identity are represented on screen over the past decade. In the wake of Hollywood’s ‘Me Too’ reckoning, intimacy coordinators have become an increasing presence on film and television sets. But what does an intimacy coordinator actually do? If you want to hear more from Aleks Trkulja, you can catch her at the Sydney Opera House for All About Women on 8 March. Details here. Hosts: Emma

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3:48

Headlines: Govt announces new national emergency system

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/26

Today's headlines include: Mobile phones around the country will blast out a 10-second siren in late July as part of a national test of a new emergency warning system. Two men have appeared in court for the first time since they were charged over the alleged kidnapping and killing of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian. A former president of Harvard, Larry Summers, has announced he will resign from teaching at the prestigious university due to his ties to the late convicted sex offender

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9:46

What to expect from the antisemitism inquiry

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/25

Earlier this week, the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion held its first public hearing. It follows the December terrorist attack in Bondi, when 15 innocent people were killed at a Jewish community event. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what a royal commission actually is, how this one came about and what to expect over the coming months. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way

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3:51

Headlines: Higher-than-expected inflation data

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/25

Today's headlines include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the first round of inflation data for 2026. NSW Police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. Australian logistics software company WiseTech Global has announced it will cut more than a quarter of its workforce, as it leans into artificial intelligence. And today’s good news: Australian photographer Jono Allen has taken out the top prize at this year’s World

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10:25

The operation to capture Mexico's most wanted man

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/24

Earlier this week, the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted man, setting off a chain reaction of violence that has continued in the days since. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain who the El Mencho was, why he was so significant and get across what’s happened across Mexico this week. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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

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3:35

Headlines: Royal commission on antisemitism begins

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/24

Today's headlines include: Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has opened the first public hearing for the Royal Commission on antisemitism. The Victorian Government will announce new guidelines to standardise how endometriosis is diagnosed. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned countries against backing away from recently-‌negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs. And today’s good news: Scientists are a step closer to developing a universal

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15:32

The NRL star caught in an escalating gang war

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/23

A former NRL star was shot outside his home in Sydney's south-west last week. Police say the ambush centred around the victim’s son’s alleged ties to organised crime. In the days since, a gang war has continued to escalate on the ground in Sydney, but investigators say it's being coordinated by crime bosses from abroad. Today, we’ll explain the shooting behind this intensifying violence and the accusations against two international crime rings. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi

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4:10

Headlines: Coalition proposes new law to ban ISIS brides

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/23

Today's headlines include: The Opposition wants to make it a criminal offence to help anyone with ties to ISIS return to Australia. The search for an abducted grandfather has been expanded to thick bushland, NSW Police has confirmed. The Prime Minister of Greenland has rejected U.S. President Donald ‌Trump’s offer to send a hospital ship to the region. And today’s good news: For the first time in nearly 200 years, tortoises are roaming the Galápagos island of Floreana.

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14:11

The arrest of former Prince Andrew, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/22

Last week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested at his home on suspicion of misconduct in public office.It is the first time since 1649 that a member of the British royal family has been arrested. And it is one of the first arrests with a person named in the Epstein files since the three million documents were released earlier this year.So how did we get here? We will take you through everything that has happened in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons

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15:59

Investing 101: What are ETFs?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/21

If you’ve been putting off investing in the share market for years, this podcast is for you. Today, we're talking about something that's been quietly revolutionising how young Australians invest their money. ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds, have exploded in popularity recently, but most of us still have only a vague idea of what they actually are or whether they're right for us. On today’s pod, we’re going to unpack ETFs, explore why they’ve become more popular, some of the

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4:23

Headlines: Four teens charged in relation to NRL...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/20

Today's headlines include: The family of Virginia Giuffre have thanked King Charles for “standing behind survivors” after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest. Four people have been charged in relation to a series of targeted attacks in Sydney, including the shooting of NRL star Matt Utai. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran “bad things” will happen if it fails to reach a deal over its nuclear program within the next fortnight. And today’s good news: Sir David

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12:35

The ‘Wuthering Heights’ controversies

The Daily Aus ·

2026/02/19

Sign up to our culture newsletter here. Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ was making headlines long before it actually hit theatres last week. Two issues have drawn attention: the casting of Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, and a necklace worn by Margot Robbie at a premiere event. This is a story that stretches from 17th century India, to the transatlantic slave trade, to the Yorkshire moors in the 1800s, to a Hollywood premiere for

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