x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news daily news

All Episodes

13:52

The racism allegation at the centre of the NRL's...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/03/04

Over the weekend, the NRL launched its new season in Vegas.In one of the games, Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam alleged a racist comment was made against him by Sydney Roosters player Spencer Leniu. We’ll explain everything you need to know about the incident and the wider NRL Vegas experiment in today’s deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en

12:27

Should uni students be paid for their compulsory...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/03/03

According to a recommendation from an independent review of universities that was released last week, students who complete placements as part of their degree shouldn’t suffer financially. It comes after the Federal Government asked the Universities Accords Panel for advice on ways to improve the sector. Today on the podcast, we explain exactly what “placement poverty” is, and what the recommendation might mean for university students. Read the Australian Universities Accord Final Report Document

en

15:26

Will Australia's tanning culture ever change?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/29

Tanning represents your skin cells in trauma. That's the message this year’s joint Australian of the Year, Professor Georgina Long, wants you to know. She’s a cancer doctor and was part of a medical breakthrough that transformed the way we treat melanoma. In today’s deep dive, we chat to the Prof Long about her work in the melanoma field, as well as how her medical breakthrough is now being used to treat her best friend and co-Australian of the Year recipient, Professor Richard Scolyer.Melanoma

en

17:59

The rise of eating disorders in young people

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/28

If you need help, you can speak to the Butterfly Foundation here.Today, the Butterfly Foundation released a new report on the prevalence of eating disorders in Australia. It found that eating disorders are on the rise in Australia, particularly amongst young people. On today's podcast, we break down what these new findings mean, and what the reason behind the rise is. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Dr. Jim Hungerford, CEO of the Butterfly FoundationAudio producer: Emmeline

en

18:06

The companies with the biggest gender pay gaps

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/27

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Yesterday, Australia’s biggest employers’ were forced to publicly reveal their gender pay gap. Some of the companies with the biggest gaps may surprise you. Today on the podcast, we'll explain exactly what a gender pay gap is, which companies had the biggest pay gaps, and what it all means. Listen to What we know about the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily

en

12:03

What we know about the murders of Jesse Baird and...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/26

Last Friday, a NSW Police officer was charged with the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Although they have charged police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who was the former partner of Baird, police have said he is not cooperating with the search for the bodies. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk through what we know happened, how the community is responding, and all the things police are still trying to piece together about this alleged double murder. If you need help, please reach out

en

14:20

Why do politicians yell at each other for an hour in...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/25

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Question Time - there’s huge interest in this hour of debate that happens every day at 2pm during parliamentary sitting weeks. According to the Parliamentary Education Office, it's aim is to hold the government to account. So - does it achieve this? Or is it just an excuse for politicians to yell at each other? Today on the podcast, we answer all the questions you might have about Question Time, and speak to some people who are in the room when it

en

16:49

Why Julian Assange is facing 175 years in prison

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/22

This week, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is back in the news because his final appeal to avoid extradition from the UK to the U.S. is currently underway. Assange is facing 18 charges in the U.S. relating to the leaking of thousands of confidential government documents. If found guilty, he faces penalties of up to 175 years behind bars. Today on the podcast, we break down exactly why this decision is so important. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive

en

17:47

Are young Australians the ‘lonely generation’?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/21

According to the latest HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) report, young Australians are more likely to experience loneliness and psychological distress than any other age group. For twenty years, HILDA has been interviewing the same network of 17,000 Australians, every year, to compile results that give us comprehensive insight into the lives of Australians. To help us understand more about what is causing this loneliness epidemic, we speak to one of the experts behind the

en

12:30

The push to breath test politicians in Parliament

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/20

You can watch a video version of this deep dive here There is a push to curb alcohol consumption in Parliament House after two recent incidents involving parliamentarians and alcohol. Earlier this month, a video went viral of Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce lying on the ground in the middle of a Canberra street. This week, Nationals Senator Perin Davey admitted she had two drinks before a Senate Estimates hearing, where she could be heard slurring her words. In today’s deep dive, we’re discussing the

en

15:43

Putin's biggest critic is dead

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/19

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Over the weekend, Alexei Navalny, the most vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison. Navalny was in jail serving multiple sentences for crimes he claimed were "fabricated” at the time of his death. Since the news of his death broke, many western leaders have been quick to blame the Russian Government for his death. On today's podcast, we deep dive on exactly who Alexei Navalny was, why his death is seen as suspicious by so many, and

en

16:07

Why is Taylor Swift so popular?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/18

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey It would have been hard to miss it over the weekend - the Australian leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tours kicked off in Melbourne on Friday night. But we have one question: Why exactly is the singer so popular? We explore the phenomenon of Taylor Swift in today's deep dive. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Kate Pattison, fan studies PhD candidate at RMIT in MelbourneAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy

en

11:39

Australia's warning to Israel about Rafah

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/15

Read the full statement by the three leaders here. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand that warns Israel against invading Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, where 1.5 million Palestinian people are taking refuge. It comes as Israel has increased airstrikes into Rafah, and is planning a ground offensive into the city. Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Emma GillespieAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus

en

11:45

Is the 'Closing the Gap' initiative actually working?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/14

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey This month we've heard two updates on the 'Closing the Gap' initiative, aimed at improving the lives of First Nations people to be more in line with other Australians. But it's not good news – the Government is at risk of not meeting their goals, and actually going backwards in some areas. Today on the podcast, we're explaining the failures and successes of the 'Closing the Gap' scheme, and what needs to change. Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Lucy

en

13:31

Would you buy a house with the Government?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/13

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Housing affordability is something that we talk about a lot at The Daily Aus, and the ins and outs of it can get confusing. Today on the deep dive, we're breaking down what the 'help to buy' scheme is that the federal government are proposing, whether it could actually help you buy your first property, and exactly why the Greens are currently against it. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Research: Harry SekulichAudio Producer: Emmeline

en

8:59

Sophie Delezio wants you to stop calling her an...

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/12

Sophie Delezio spent much of her childhood recovering from two horrific accidents, but chances are you already knew that. That's because as Sophie recovered and grew up, the media attention that surrounded her made her a household name. Now an adult, Sophie reflects on the media's portrayal of her, and what she calls 'inspiration porn'. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara SeidlerGuest: Sophie DelezioAudio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly

en

19:06

Why is the Super Bowl such a cultural phenomenon?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/11

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest nights in entertainment in America, and more recently in Australia as well. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch not only the game, but also some of the biggest names in music perform during the half-time show, as well as multi-million dollar advertisements. So why are Aussies starting to tune into the Super Bowl in droves, even more so than some of our biggest local events? Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara SeidlerGuest: David Smith, United States

en

11:53

The Aussie who claims he invented Bitcoin

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/08

Bitcoin has dominated the cryptocurrency conversation for years, but do you know who invented it? Did you know it was an Aussie? The truth is, we actually don’t know that for sure.A group of tech firms launched legal action against the Australian man who claims he founded Bitcoin. It’s such a mystery, that a UK court is now trying to get to the bottom of it. So, who’s telling the truth? On today's podcast, we dive deeper into the trial of Australian scientist Craig Wright. Credits:Hosts: Sam

en

14:54

Should work-life balance be a legal right?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/07

A Federal Senate Committee has recommended legal protection of a person’s ‘right to disconnect’ from work during their personal time. The committee examined draft laws addressing concerns about employee expectations outside work hours. In its report handed to the Government last week, the committee called for “clear expectations about contact and availability in workplaces”. On today's podcast, we discuss what the reform could mean for you and your workplace. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara

en

9:44

How does a single-sex school become co-ed?

The Daily Aus ·

2024/02/05

Last week, a group of demonstrators gathered outside Sydney's Newington College to protest against the school's plans to open enrolments to girls. The decision by the prestigious boy's school follows a trend of single-sex schools across the country going co-ed. TDA Reporter Chloe Christie spoke to Phillip Heath, the head of Barker College, about the school's transition to co-ed. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerGuests: Phillip Heath and Mel Brady from Barker CollegeInterviewer: Chloe

en

1,767 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci