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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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14:13

Why does Trump want Greenland?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/15

This week, President Donald Trump renewed calls for America to take control of the Arctic territory of Greenland. On Wednesday, Denmark's foreign minister held talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but the meeting failed to resolve what Denmark described as a "fundamental disagreement." Now, NATO allies including Sweden, Norway and Germany have begun deploying military personnel to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark. On today’s podcast,

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3:30

Headlines: 11 pipe bombs discovered across Canberra

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/15

Today's headlines include: Police are investigating after the discovery of several pipe bombs on footpaths and in parks across Canberra. Tom Silvagni will argue his two rape convictions should be quashed because a judge made errors during his trial. Authorities have confirmed a U.S. federal law enforcement officer has shot a person in Minneapolis, a week after 37-year-old Renee Good was killed by an immigration officer in the same city. And today’s good news: The U.S. state of California is

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11:33

The Aussie writer charged with child exploitation

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/14

Books by popular Australian author Craig Silvey have been pulled from shelves in Western Australian schools, after the 43-year-old was charged with child exploitation. Several of Silvey’s books, including Runt, and Jasper Jones, are studied by students around the country. But, following a raid on his home on Monday, the WA Education Minister has ordered state schools not to use texts by the author in classrooms this year, while the allegations against Silvey are investigated. Today,

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3:59

Headlines: Calls to demolish bridge used in Bondi...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/14

Today's headlines include: There are calls to demolish the Bondi Beach footbridge where two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration on December 14. Author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has taken a step towards suing the South Australian Premier for defamation, after she was removed from a writers’ festival lineup. Greenland's prime minister said his nation would rather remain part of Denmark than become a territory of the United States. And today’s good news: A Nepalese British Army

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15:25

Why a writers' festival was cancelled

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/13

The 2026 Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled. It follows backlash over a decision to remove Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the festival program. The Palestinian-Australian author and advocate was slated to speak as part of the Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week event next month. However, the festival board said her previous comments mean it would “not be culturally sensitive” to include her in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Abdel-Fattah has been a vocal critic of Israel

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3:38

Headlines: Trump announces 25% tariff for countries...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/13

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff for countries which trade with Iran, but it’s not yet clear if the levy will impact Australia. Homes have been inundated and communities isolated as the remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Koji are felt across the Queensland outback. 50 years since the suspicious disappearance of an eight-year-old girl from her bedroom, Victoria Police have offered an unprecedented $1 million reward. And today’s good news:

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13:09

Why are there protests in Iran?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/12

Iran is experiencing its largest anti-government protests in years, with demonstrations spreading across more than 100 cities and reports suggesting hundreds have been killed in a violent crackdown by authorities. What began as economic protests has evolved into a mass movement calling for the overthrow of Iran's leadership, raising questions about regional stability and potential international intervention. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how these protests started, what’s

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3:58

Headlines: Parliament to debate hate speech laws next...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/12

Today's headlines include: Parliament will be recalled early next week to pass hate speech laws following the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives. Conditions are easing on bushfire battle grounds in Victoria, but officials are warning the threat is not over. A man has been charged in Bondi following reports he was wearing a vest covered in duct-taped objects and acting suspiciously. And today’s good news: Australian actor Rose Byrne has won her first Golden Globe. Reporting with AAP

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13:27

The fatal ICE shooting, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/11

Tensions around U.S. immigration enforcement have escalated after a woman was shot and killed by a federal agent during a raid in the state of Minnesota. The shooting has sparked widespread protests and divided politicians, and state and federal leaders. As protests intensify, today we'll explore what we know about the shooting that prompted the demonstrations, the government response, and the growing controversy around U.S. immigration enforcement operations. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi

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3:20

Headlines: Two adults and a child missing in Vic...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/09

Today's headlines include: Three people are missing in central Victoria and many properties have been destroyed as out-of-control bushfires have escalated today in catastrophic conditions. Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people outside a hospital in Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Nick Kyrgios has announced he will not play singles at the Australian Open, ruling himself out of a likely wildcard. And today’s good news: Australian 21-year-old Teagan Croft will play

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10:58

Why more young Aussies are drinking less

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/08

The new year is often a time for reflection, goal-setting and resolutions, but January can also follow - for some of us - a period of heavy or frequent drinking. The hangover of the festive season has seen an increasing number of young people reduce or re-evaluate their relationships with alcohol, what’s known as the sober-curiousity movement. The global zero-alcohol drinks industry is projected to be worth $64.7 billion AUD in 2028. So, why are people ditching the drink? Hosts: Emily Donohoe

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3:30

Headlines: PM announces Royal Commission into...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/08

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. A U.S. immigration officer has shot and killed a driver in the U.S. state of Minnesota during a widespread immigration raid across the state. Three emergency warnings remain in place for an out-of-control bushfire that is burning in Longwood, in northern Victoria, amid severe and extreme heatwaves that have hit most states and territories in Australia. And

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13:12

How France's First Lady sued her trolls

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/07

Where is the line when it comes to the online harassment of public figures?Well, a group of people in France have just found out. Earlier this week, 10 people were found guilty of cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron over repeated false online claims about her gender identity and her relationship with her husband, President Emmanuel Macron.We’ll tell you what you need to know about the landmark case in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer:

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2:51

Headlines: Inflation's unexpected fall

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/07

Today's headlines include: Emergency-level bushfires have ignited and residents are being urged to leave amid some of the worst heatwave conditions in years. The annual inflation rate decreased to 3.4% in November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Venezuela and the U.S. have reached a deal to export up to $US2 billion dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to the country. And the good news: The Parkes Elvis Festival has kicked off, with hundreds of Elvis fans gathering for the

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13:04

The calls for an antisemitism royal commission,...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/06

In the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack, pressure is mounting for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the calls, but families of victims, business and sport leaders, some Labor MPs and the Opposition say it's essential after the country’s worst-ever terrorist attack. In today’s podcast, we’ll unpack the calls for a royal commission, what it actually is, and why the Prime Minister is suggesting it might delay

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3:14

Headlines: Heatwaves expected across Australia

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/06

Today's headlines include: More than half of Australia is set to experience the worst heatwave since the Black Summer bushfires. The U.S. has ended its ‍longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases. Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court, days after U.S. forces captured him in Caracas. And today’s good news: The Australian Open prize money pool has hit a new

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16:02

What is happening in Venezuela?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/05

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in a New York detention centre after ‍U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its oil reserves over the weekend. It followed an intense bombardment of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, by U.S. forces.Trump has said the U.S. will “run the country until such time as we can do ⁠a safe, proper and judicious transition”. Today, we're breaking down what happened, why the

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3:35

Headlines: Trump suggests second strike on Venezuela

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/05

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he might launch a second military strike on Venezuela if remaining members of the administration do not co-operate with his efforts ‍to get the country "fixed". Australia’s Parliament will return early to pass laws responding to the country’s worst-ever terrorist attack. Sam Groth, a former tennis player who has since become the Victorian Liberal Party’s deputy leader, will quit politics after a single term, saying pressure on his family has

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14:19

What to expect for 2026

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/04

It’s the start of the new year and we are here to give you a preview of what is coming up this year. Because it will be a big one. From the men’s FIFA World Cup, to the census, to the lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively finally taking place. 2026 seems set to be a big year. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski 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

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13:45

Summer series: The AFL's first openly bisexual player...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/01/01

In today's episode we look back at the second half our interview with former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown. Until this interview, in 129 years of the AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual. That changed with former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown. In this episode we ask Mitch what he expects of the AFL in response to his story, as well as his advice for the next generation of young boys. Interview by Sam Koslowski Want to support The Daily

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