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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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4:07

Headlines: Australia withdraws COP31 hosting bid

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/20

Today's headlines include: Australia will not host next year’s UN climate change summit, COP31, after months of back-and-forth with Türkiye. Meta has announced it will roll out a social media ban for users under 16 on its platforms, a week ahead of Federal legislation coming into effect. U.S. officials are in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as part of renewed efforts to end the war. And today’s good news: Long-lost classical music pieces by renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach have

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14:21

The neo-Nazi protest, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/19

On Wednesday, the NSW government announced it would amend existing laws to ban public displays of Nazi ideology like chants and slogans. It comes after a group of neo-Nazis held an antisemitic rally outside NSW Parliament a few weeks ago. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what happened on that Sunday morning outside Parliament, what the fall-out has been and how the NSW Government is responding. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer:OrlaMaher Want to support The Daily

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3:56

Headlines: U.S. Congress votes to release Epstein files

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/19

Today's headlines include: Wages increased by 3.4% in the year to September, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Australian Federal Police has told a Senate inquiry that rates of child abuse are worsening across the country. Both houses of the U.S. Congress have voted to force the release of all the files from the Department of Justice’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And today’s good news: Hundreds of dachshunds

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17:30

The Opposition Leader on ditching net zero

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/18

The Coalition has announced it will abandon Australia’s target of net zero by 2050, to instead focus on affordable energy. On Sunday, they promised they would bring down energy bills for Australians, by removing the renewable energy targets enshrined in law by Labor. It’s the biggest policy announcement from the Coalition since their loss at the last election in May. Today, TDA sits down with Sussan Ley, leader of the Liberal Party, about the reasoning behind the decision. Interview by:

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4:38

Headlines: Outdated software blamed for failed 000...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/18

Today's headlines include: A TPG customer has died after they were unable to call Triple Zero due to "a Samsung device that was operating out-of-date software," according to the telco. Lachlan Young has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of his former partner, Hannah McGuire. The UN Security Council has voted in favour of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK are using AI to predict early signs of brain cancer

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11:28

Trump vs the BBC

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/17

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $AU7.5 billion. It comes after the British broadcaster apologised to Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January 2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. However, the BBC has rejected compensation claims from Trump’s lawyers. Today, we’ll explain the speech edit in question, the fallout, and whether Trump is likely to succeed in his action against the broadcaster

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3:58

Headlines: More than 750 arrested in NSW DV crackdown

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/17

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has downplayed questions surrounding her leadership and says she’s confident she’ll lead the Coalition into the next federal election. A four-day NSW Police operation has led to 752 people being arrested and charged with domestic violence-related offences. Gen Z-led protests in Mexico City turned violent on the weekend, leaving 120 people injured. And today’s good news: Researchers say they’re on the cusp of a malaria

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22:46

Does Australia have a cult problem?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/16

When we talk about cults, we tend to picture the classic images: a doomsday group in the desert, or a fringe religious sect that feels totally disconnected from everyday life. But here in Australia, cults are a current and pressing issue in our communities. So much so that the Victorian Parliament has now launched an inquiry into cults and other coercive groups. In today’s podcast, you’re going to hear from Clare Heath-McIvor. She established an advocacy organisation called the Survivors

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12:16

Are young people being left out of health research?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/15

A new report has revealed that young Australians are being left behind in medical research, creating gaps that could affect their health for decades to come. Despite chronic diseases increasingly appearing in younger populations, most health studies focus on older adults, meaning treatments and policies often don't reflect what young people actually need. Today, we're unpacking why this research gap exists, what it means for young Australians, and the initiatives trying to fix it. Want to support

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5:26

Headlines: 17 schools close over asbestos sand warning

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/14

Today's headlines include: At least 17 schools in the ACT and Qld have closed as a precaution, after testing showed a children’s sand product may contain asbestos. The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has lost an appeal against his 32-year prison term. The BBC has apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January 2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. And today’s good news: An

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13:53

Trump, Epstein and the new emails

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/13

New emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein suggest U.S. President Donald Trump knew about his abuse of young women. It has led to Trump, as well as other members of his administration, facing growing criticism about how the White House has handled the Epstein files, with some of Trump's own Republican supporters now calling for all documents to be released. On today’s podcast, we're going to break down what these emails actually say, why they're causing division within the Republican party, and

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4:51

Headlines: Unemployment rate falls to 4.3%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/13

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in October, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Liberal Party has announced it will abandon net zero emissions by 2050. U.S. Congress has voted to end the country’s longest government shutdown after 43 days. And today’s good news: A Queensland police officer has set the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups by a woman in an hour. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:

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17:04

Why the Coalition can't agree on climate

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/12

The Coalition is in the middle of a major internal showdown over its climate policy, after the Nationals recently announced they were dumping their support for net zero. Yesterday, Liberal MPs gathered in Canberra to discuss whether the party should maintain its commitment to net zero by 2050. Those talks will inform the Shadow Cabinet’s next decision, as it meets today to determine the party’s position. But it’s a joint meeting with the Nationals on Sunday where the Coalition's

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4:21

Headlines: Ex-CFMEU boss arrested over threatening...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/12

Today's headlines include: Liberal MPs have gathered in Canberra to discuss the party’s future position on net zero emissions. Ex-construction union boss John Setka has been charged over alleged threatening emails. ASIO Chief Mike Burgess has accused Chinese hackers of trying to access Australian infrastructure, including telcos. And today’s good news: Researchers are working to develop a camera that can search for life on distant planets as part of future space missions Hosts: Emma

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15:31

A landmark inquiry into women’s pain

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/11

The Victorian Government has released the final report from its landmark inquiry into women's pain. The findings paint a stark picture where thousands are suffering unnecessarily within a healthcare system that has failed to address chronic pain adequately. Today, we're breaking down the inquiry’s findings and recommendations, what happens next, and what it tells us about women’s pain on a national scale. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The

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4:38

Headlines: NSW & Tas crackdown on illicit tobacco

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/11

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked Remembrance Day, 107 years after the signing of the Armistice that ended WWI. New laws aimed at preventing illicit tobacco and vape sales have been introduced in NSW and Tasmania. India’s federal anti-terror agency is investigating a deadly car explosion near a tourist attraction in Delhi, the country’s biggest city. And today’s good news: In a world first, researchers in Scotland have used breakthrough robotic

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14:32

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar payday

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/10

Last week, Tesla shareholders approved what could become the largest pay package in corporate history - a deal that could see CEO Elon Musk earn close to a trillion dollars over the next decade. The vote came after months of debate about whether the world's richest person deserves an even bigger payday. Today, we're breaking down what this deal actually means, how it works, and what Musk needs to achieve to get paid. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The

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4:56

Headlines: Migrants missing after boat capsizes off...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/10

Hundreds of migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Malaysia last week.Princess Anne is on tour in Australia to celebrate the centenary of a branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Two senior BBC staff have resigned over claims the organisation misled viewers with its editing of a speech given by U.S. President Donald Trump. TGN: And today’s good news! Australia’s women’s rugby league team, the Jillaroos, has defended their Pacific Championship title,

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19:07

A national snapshot of young Australia

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/09

TDA has just released its first annual benchmark on young Australians - The Future According to Us. It's what we care about, how we live, what gives us hope, and where we're taking the country next. So, on today's podcast, we thought we would break down the key findings and paint a picture of where our generation is at. Read the full report here. Hosts: Sam Koslowski 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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4:20

Headlines: Record number of Aussies to start uni next...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/07

Today's headlines include: A record number of students will start university across the country next year, with nearly 10,000 new placements announced by the Australian Tertiary Education Commission. Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam after battering the Philippines, killing at least 188 people. Tesla shareholders have approved a trillion-dollar compensation package for CEO Elon Musk. And today’s good news: An international team of scientists has developed an antivenom with proven

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