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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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14:19

How access to the pill is changing

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/26

From tomorrow, if you’re a NSW resident aged 18-49 who’s been taking the contraceptive pill for two years, you’ll be able to get it from a trained pharmacist without booking in to see your GP more than once a year. NSW is not alone — most of the country is now trialling similar approaches. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what’s driven this push to give pharmacists more power over everyday medications, and what it means for you. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher The Daily

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19:36

The case against Diddy explained

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/25

Earlier this month, 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 and what it could mean for the rapper. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company

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17:33

When will interest rates come down?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/24

Borrowing money in Australia is expensive at the moment because of high interest rates.Central banks around the world are lowering interest rates, but Australia hasn’t moved from 4.35% since November last year.The Greens are urging the Government to use its legal power to florce the RBA to lower rates, a tool which has never been used.In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss how long it’s going to be before mortgage holders get some relief. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Nandini Dhir

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17:56

The price drops at the centre of a Coles and Woolies...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/23

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking Coles and Woolworths to the Federal Court in two separate Cases. The consumer watchdog has alleged that the two supermarket giants misled customers with “discount pricing claims”. This legal action comes amid a string of inquiries into supermarkets and price gouging, as well as the Federal Government’s plans to release a draft Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look into the legal proceedings against Coles

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13:03

Can Australia keep up with the booming IVF industry?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/22

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has released a new plan to overhaul how reproductive technologies like IVF are accessed and regulated in Australia. The findings reveal a system that discriminates against “non-traditional” families, is legislated inconsistently across the states and territories, and may not be prepared to meet future demand for these technologies. When starting a family becomes challenging, can Australians truly depend on the sector designed to support

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12:50

The stray cat bringing joy to a women's shelter

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/20

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 this year's Cat of the Year, the way AI could be helping society, and the new Healing Garden at a hospital in New Zealand.Click here for Zara's recommendationClick here for Emma's recommendationHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Emmeline Peterson The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely

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25:13

Does journalism need more divergent thinkers?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/19

A new TV show has started a conversation about diversity in media, and the representation of autistic people in Australian workplaces. The Assembly features a collective of autistic journalism students, mentored by ABC veteran journalist Leigh Sales. Students interview some of Australia’s biggest names, from Hamish Blake to the Prime Minister. The series has sparked broader discussions around representation, highlighting the strengths of neurodiversity in a way you might not have seen on screen

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21:54

Why did Elon Musk call the Australian Government...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/18

The Federal Government has introduced a new piece of legislation to crack down on the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. It’s an attempt to regulate false information from spreading in the online world, and is the second time the Government has had a go at this specific issue. Not everyone is pleased with the new legislation though, with critics arguing the legislation could override free speech principles in Australia. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the

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20:58

Rupert Murdoch's successor: Who is he?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/17

The most powerful media family in the world are facing off in a secret courtroom battle in the U.S. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch wants his son Lachlan to have control over the vast media empire’s future, but his other children are trying to block that from happening. In today’s TDA deep dive, we look at who Lachlan Murdoch is, why his family are engaged in a real-life succession drama, and why it matters for democracy. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a

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17:15

Can the Secret Service keep Trump safe?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/16

On Sunday local time, there appeared to be another assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is also the current Republican candidate for the presidential election in November. It was the second time in about two months that a gunman had been in shooting distance of the former president. Now, questions about how this could happen to a man who is constantly surrounded by security are intensifying. Hosts: Billi FitzSimoms and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a

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14:30

The French trial making global headlines

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/15

A court case out of France has captured the attention of the world – a disturbing story about A 71-year-old woman, her ex-husband and 50 other men. For the next three months, Gisèle Pélicot will sit in a courtroom in Avignon, France, as those 51 men (all but one who are strangers to her) face rape charges for alleged crimes against her, that she has no memory of. In today's deep dive, we'll take you through the Pélicot case, and why the woman at the centre of it wants you to know her story. 1800

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12:47

The world's oldest student and your good news for the...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/13

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about sustainable furniture ideas, the new Aussie star of Bridgerton, a 70-year-old medical student and a new baby white rhino. Zara's recommendation: https://www.tiktok.com/@_mari_gomes__Emma's recommendation: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We

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16:28

Why are there astronauts stuck in space?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/12

Let us know any feedback you have in our survey! Over the past few months, you may have seen headlines that two astronauts are currently stuck in space. Now to be clear, NASA and Boeing have really tried to deny that these astronauts are stuck or stranded or whatever word you want to use that implies they aren’t able to leave. But we do know one thing. The two astronauts were only meant to be in space for eight days, but now they will be there for at least eight months. So how did this all unfold

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21:46

When Donald met Kamala

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/11

Let us know any feedback you have in our survey! Yesterday we saw the first U.S. Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It was fiery, robust and, at times, very… messy. It was also very different to the debate we saw between Trump and Biden in June. Then, Trump seemed like the almost certain winner. But now, it’s neck and neck. If you missed it, or if you’re just here for a debrief, we’ll go through some of the key takeaways in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara

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13:07

Can you stop children from using social media?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/10

The Federal Government said it will enforce minimum age requirements for social media users, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about this proposal. How will it be rolled out and regulated, and above all, will it work? In today’s deep dive, Professor Lisa Given from RMIT takes us through what we know about this latest announcement, and whether it will actually stop young people from using social media. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Lisa Given, Professor of Information Sciences

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14:27

How did we get the right to a weekend?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/09

77 years ago, a landmark court ruling introduced the 40-hour work week. The 1947 decision led to the five-day working week and two-day weekend we know today. Before that, employees were typically expected to work six days a week. Over seven decades later, the landscape has changed dramatically, and there are now conversations about extending the weekend by a day. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and

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17:32

Are parents responsible for their child's crimes?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/08

Last week, a 14-year-old killed four people - two students and two teachers - at his school in the US state of Georgia. He also injured another nine, in what was the country’s 385th mass shooting this year. The shooters’ father has been arrested for multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in relation to his son’s killings. So should parents be held legally liable for the actions of their child? In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the precedent that has been set in the U.S. The Daily

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13:33

The therapy dog news we needed this week

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/06

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about the very good doggos who graduated, a new flower installation at Changi Airport and the scientist bringing women researchers up the ladder.Zara's recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/7haI4Ue3ZxvHig63xuZWQcEmma's recommendation: https://www.recipetineats.com/chocolate-cake/ Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher lThe Daily Aus is a media company

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15:00

The story of Alexa Leary

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/05

If you’ve watched any of the Paralympics over the past week, you’ve likely heard of Alexa Leary. She has won two gold medals, broken two world records - well, the same world record, twice - and brought a smile to the faces of all of us. So who is Alexa Leary and how did she become one of Australia’s most treasured paralympians this year? We’ll tell you her story today. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely

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16:55

Are we actually headed for a recession?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/09/04

The latest GDP figures show Australia’s economy is growing very slowly. So slowly, in fact, the Australian Bureau of Statistics just recorded the softest annual economic growth since the early 90s (outside the pandemic). So, why? Independent economist Nicki Hutley helps us make sense of the data in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherGuest: Nicki Hutley The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We

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