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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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12:51

Trump says "the war is over". Is it?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/14

On Monday, Hamas released the 20 living hostages it took two years ago, and Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Speaking to media on a flight to Israel that day, U.S. President Donald Trump said: "The war is over, okay. Do you understand that?" In today’s episode, we’ll walk you through the events of Monday, and explain what we know about the next steps. Listen: How close are we to an Israel-Hamas ceasefire Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:

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11:12

How hackers hit Qantas

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/13

Names, phone number and email addresses were just some of the personal data points compromised during a hacking scandal that first hit Qantas back in July. Fast forward to this week, and things have escalated, with the hackers behind that attack leaking that data on the dark web. On today’s podcast, we’re breaking down exactly what happened, how the hackers got in, who was behind the attack, and what Qantas customers can do to protect themselves. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi

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4:06

Headlines: Govt changes proposed super bill

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/13

Today's headlines include:The Government has announced it will seek to establish a 40% tax rate for superannuation balances over $10 million.Victoria Police has announced a restructure that will see a reduction of those on the executive team, and thousands more police diverted to the frontline to tackle a rise in crime.U.S. President Donald Trump has flown to Israel to address the country’s Parliament, the Knesset, as Hamas and Israel exchange 20 living hostages and close to 2,000 prisoners

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10:32

How one man allegedly started the LA fires

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/12

The California fires earlier this year burned thousands of acres of land, destroyed homes and businesses, and saw more than 100,000 people flee for shelter. Now, U.S. authorities allege one man was responsible. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about the man accused of starting the LA fires, and the alleged involvement of ChatGPT. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click

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3:49

Headlines: Israeli Govt approves peace deal

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/10

The Israeli Government has approved the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.Former defence force employee David McBride has lost his last attempt to appeal his conviction for disclosing sensitive information after the High Court refused to hear the case.A magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck in the ocean off the Mindanao region of the Philippines, sparking tsunami warnings.And today’s good news: Research has found that singing could improve quality of life and reduce some symptoms

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12:21

Do we have a right to protest?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/09

Across the country, protests are held every week. Sometimes, it’s to protest against government actions, other times, to bring attention to an overseas cause. A pro-Palestine protest organised for this weekend in Sydney has been banned by a NSW court, which ruled the public safety risk is “extreme”. In light of this decision, we wanted to ask the question: Is there a right to protest in Australia? We’ll unpack that and the latest decision in today’s podcast. Want to

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3:49

Headlines: Trump announces peace plan

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/09

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal.A former ACT Labor politician has been charged with grooming a teenager between 2022 and 2024, after he left office.The ABC has revealed in Senate Estimates that it has now spent more than $2.5 million in external legal costs to defend the lawsuit brought forward by journalist Antoinette Lattouf.And today’s good news: Australia’s highest-ranked male tennis player Alex de Minaur

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16:18

How close are we to an Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/08

Israel and Hamas have entered another round of negotiations on a ceasefire deal proposed by the U.S. The fresh negotiations are being held soon after the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, and a few weeks after a UN committee found Israel is carrying out a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what to know about the latest round of talks, and the U.S’s involvement. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to

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4:10

Headlines: Australians deported to Jordan from Gaza...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/08

Today's headlines include: The Coalition has accused Communications Minister Anika Wells of misleading Australians over the Optus outage to “protect herself”.Seven Australians have been deported to Jordan after they were detained by Israel from a flotilla of boats carrying some aid to Gaza.Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced that public transport will be free across the state this summer.And today’s good news: Scientists have developed the world’s first

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12:18

What happens to Diddy now?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/07

Last Friday, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges earlier this year.The 55-year-old music mogul has spent more than a year in a New York jail after he was arrested in September last year. So what happens now to Combs? We know he will now be in jail, but what about all the other allegations that were levelled against him? What happens to those? We’ll tell you what you need to know on today’s

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3:53

Headlines: U.S. Govt shutdown enters second week

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/07

The U.S. Government shutdown has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight.Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the state’s Metro Tunnel will open in early December.Nearly 1,000 climbers were trapped on or near Mount Everest over the weekend, following sudden heavy snowfall.And today’s good news: Australian food stylist Caroline Velik has won a prize at the World Porridge Making Championships. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is

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13:21

Why some big brands pay no tax

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/06

Netflix. AGL. Virgin Australia. What do these companies have in common? Well, they generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, but paid no company tax in the 2023/24 financial year. That’s according to the Australian Tax Office’s annual corporate tax report released last which.So how can this be? We’ll break it down in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way

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20:04

Meet Australia's first female astronaut

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/05

Katherine Bennell-Pegg made history in 2023 when she was selected to join a training program with the European Space Agency, graduating as the first Australian woman to become a qualified astronaut. From studying engineering to working on space missions, and training for the possibility of going to space herself someday, she's part of a new generation of Aussies pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Katherine sat down with TDA to tell us all about what training to become an astronaut actually

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17:45

Behind the scenes of 'fontgate'

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/04

In today's episode of Building TDA, Sam and Zara pull the curtain back on 'fontgate'. In case you're (luckily) unfamiliar, it was the time when TDA changed its font and the internet revolted. Let's unpack. Sign up to Building TDA newsletter here! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: 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 Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus

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4:44

Headlines: Telstra fined $18m for misleading customers

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/03

Today's headlines include: The Federal Court has handed Telstra an $18 million fine for misleading its broadband customers. A deadly synagogue attack in the UK city of Manchester has been declared a terrorist incident. The search for a missing four-year-old boy in remote South Australia will be scaled back nearly a week since he disappeared, police have confirmed. And today’s good news: Poland has launched a new bottle and can deposit refund system, as part of efforts to improve national

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13:56

The U.S. Govt shutdown, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/02

Earlier this week, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass funding legislation. It's the 21st shutdown since 1977, and it has triggered the indefinite pause of most federal services, putting tens of thousands of federal employees out of work. Today we're breaking down what a shutdown actually means, how an entire government just stops, and why this one might be different from past shutdowns.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily

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4:36

Headlines: Erin Patterson to appeal guilty verdict

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/02

Today's headlines include: Erin Patterson is expected to appeal her guilty verdict, a month after she was sentenced to life behind bars. Papua New Guinea (PNG) has signed off on a landmark defence treaty with Australia. Dozens of children remain trapped beneath the rubble of an Indonesian school, which collapsed on Monday. And today’s good news: 26 sites have been added to UNESCO’s list of biosphere reserves, meaning 5% of the planet now falls within a designated protection zone. Hosts:

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13:25

Why police lost a strip search lawsuit

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/01

This week, a woman was awarded $93,000 by a NSW court over an unlawful police strip search at a 2018 music festival. Strip searches are supposed to be conducted under exceptional circumstances only, but recent figures suggest they’re being conducted more frequently. Over the past decade, the number of young people alleging they were searched unlawfully, often in humiliating and invasive circumstances, has remained high. In today’s podcast we’re going to talk you through the

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4:30

Headlines: U.S. Govt shuts down over funding deadlock

The Daily Aus ·

2025/10/01

Today's headlines include: The NSW Police Commissioner has apologised for the unlawful strip search that led to a class action against police. Up to 69 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippine province of Cebu. The U.S. Government has shut down after the Senate rejected a short-term spending measure that would have funded the continuation of federal operations until November 21. And today’s good news: Researchers have

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13:20

The new rules for first home buyers

The Daily Aus ·

2025/09/30

Buying your first home just got easier… the Government hopes. Its new home ownership scheme comes into effect from today, allowing first-time purchasers to secure a home with a 5% deposit, down from the standard 20%. The Government says it wants to ensure more renters own a home but the Opposition has called it "a dark day for the Australian dream". It comes as property experts warn the initiative will further drive up house prices. We’ll explain everything you need to know in

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