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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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17:15

Is the cost of living crisis over?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/21

This week, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence is behind Australia. Yesterday, new 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. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma

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19:28

A royal visit restarts the republic debate

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/20

On Friday, King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney for a five-day visit. It's their first official visit to Australia since Charles became King in 2022, and his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with Cancer. As they continue their formal engagements with government and community representatives over the coming days, the question of Australia’s place in the monarchy has resurfaced amongst commentators and spectators.In today’s deep dive, Sam and Emma discuss why the King and

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12:50

The major development in cervical cancer treatment

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/18

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss a major development in cervical cancer treatment, how a crayon drawing turned into a council development, and why Tree Kangaroos are being given bunches of flowers. You can listen to Emma's recommendation here. The Daily Aus is a media company that delivers accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to

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16:03

The life and death of Liam Payne

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/17

A former band member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has been found dead in Bueno Aires, the capital of Argentina. Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son, who he shared with former partner, singer Cheryl Cole. Today we trace the rise of the British musician, his remarkable success with one of the world's most popular boy bands of all time, his solo career, and the struggles he faced in the spotlight. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Chloe ChristieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus

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21:42

Will social media decide the next U.S. President?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/16

With less than three weeks until polling day, the upcoming U.S. election has become one of the most complex and anticipated political races in modern history. For many young Americans, Trump and Harris' campaigns have played out away from traditional media. Instead, they're being reached through short-form video content, their favourite podcasts, celebrity endorsements, memes and social media algorithms. In today's deep dive we'll explore how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have attempted to engage

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20:51

Should card surcharges be banned?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/15

The Government wants to crack down on “unfair and excessive card surcharges” in Australia. It's announced plans to ban debit card surcharges from 2026. The RBA estimates Australian businesses pay close to $2 billion a year to card networks, but the Opposition argues the Government's plan “won’t make a difference” for Australians facing a cost of living crisis. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain how these charges currently work, why they're a problem, and what lawmakers want to do about it.Hosts: Sam

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24:59

Is the political tide turning against Labor?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/14

We are months away from a federal election in Australia.And yesterday a new poll showed the Coalition is ahead of the Labor Party on a two-party preferred basis for the first time since the last election.Now we’ll explain exactly what that means in today’s deep dive. But essentially - at a really basic level - it is good news for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, and not-so-great news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support

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21:15

Voice, Truth, Treaty: a year since the referendum

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/13

A year ago, Australia voted ‘No’ to the Voice to Parliament.The referendum asked whether Australia wanted to add an advisory body to the Constitution, made up of First Nations people who would have a say on laws and policies that would affect their lives. It was the first of three stages spelled out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, that called for Voice, Treaty, and Truth. TDA speaks to Professor Megan Davis, a Cobble Cobble woman who was the first person to read aloud the Uluru Statement from

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10:35

The inspiring story of Nedd Brockmann

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/11

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss Australia's top scientists, the Nobel Prize winner breaking new ground, and a long lost wedding video. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. Also, telling a

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15:58

What you need to know about the Menendez brothers

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/10

There’s a new Netflix show that everyone’s talking about. It’s called ‘Monsters’ and it’s based on the true story of the Menendez brothers, who were found guilty of murder in 1996. Over two decades later, U.S. authorities have now announced they will review new evidence in the case. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore the case that’s got everyone talking, and what could happen now that the LA District Attorney is considering new evidence. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher The

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14:06

Why are Aussies avoiding the dentist?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/09

Have you ever avoided a visit to the dentist because of how much it costs? If you nodded yes to that question, chances are you’re not alone. According to a new report, one in two Aussies without private health insurance has avoided the dentist due to cost. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore what we learned from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s report about access to dental care in this country, and what that means for the average Aussie.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer:

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15:45

How bots are distorting the truth

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/08

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 SeidlerProducers: Orla Maher The

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17:56

How Dylan Alcott designs an accessible music festival

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/07

Ability Fest is a not-for-profit music festival designed for everyone to experience the magic of live music. At the helm is former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott - a big music fan, and an even bigger fan of challenging the status quo. On today's podcast, Dylan talks to Sam about his own experiences at music festivals, why Ability Fest is different, and whether its existence is actually desired. You can buy tickets to Ability Fest here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:35

Can we really predict the U.S. election?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/06

There are only 28 days until the U.S. Presidential Election - and, according to most major polls, it is almost neck and neck between current Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, and former Republican President Donald Trump. Whilst the polls don’t tell us much about who’s going to win, they do tell us where to look for clues - the seven important swing states, that are universally believed to be crucial to whoever will eventually take the White House. In today’s podcast, Sam talks

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14:50

How is the NDIS changing?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/03

The Government has released an updated list of support services available to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. It flagged planned changes earlier this year but didn’t hand down details until this week. Internet, gym memberships, marriage counselling, wellness coaching and sex services are among the list of things not covered by the NDIS. Some disability advocates have raised concerns that they weren't given enough notice about the changes. In today's deep dive, we'll explore

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22:08

What happened at the vice presidential debate?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/02

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance have met for for their first (and only) Vice Presidential debate. The VP hopefuls debated on issues including climate, the economy, immigration, abortion and gun rights. With just over a month until the U.S. election, what do we know about the men hoping to become second-in-command to the future president? We'll take you through the highlights from the VP debate in today's deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus

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19:56

New hate symbol law faces its first test

The Daily Aus ·

2024/10/01

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating six reports of protesters displaying banned symbols, including Hezbollah flags, at a Melbourne protest over the weekend. Last year, new laws passed Parliament banning public displays of hate symbols, including terrorist organisations. This is now expected to be the first test of the Government's hate symbol laws.Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and

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17:08

What's going on with Israel and Hezbollah?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/30

Over the weekend, Hezbollah’s long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. It marks a significant shift in the region, with Nasrallah having been in power for over thirty years. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how we got here and what it means for the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah moving forward. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young

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16:13

The psychology of supermarket discounts

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/29

The consumer watchdog has accused Coles and Woolworths of unlawfully misleading customers through “discount pricing claims”. The latest Roy Morgan trust data tells us that Coles and Woolies are some of Australian shoppers’ least trusted brands. Yet so many of us can't help but gravitate towards their “special buys”. So, what keeps drawing us in? Consumers are drawn to reduced prices in a cost-of-living crisis, but psychological factors can also significantly influence our purchasing behaviours. In

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12:24

The story behind Australia's first women's refuge

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/27

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss Australia's first women's refuge, social media famous animals, and a new app for neurodivergent people to meet new people. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube ChannelHave feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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