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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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4:04

Headlines: Annual inflation surges to 4.6%

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/29

Today's headlines include: Inflation has increased to a near three-year high, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced. A second man has been charged over an incident where he allegedly mimicked the Bondi massacre and abused bystanders. The U.S. communications regulator has ordered a review of Disney’s broadcast TV licences amid White House criticism of Jimmy Kimmel. And today’s good news: An English football club has confirmed plans to construct the first purpose-built

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20:23

Are gas companies ripping off Australia?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/28

The conflict in the Middle East has sent global oil and gas prices surging, and it's put a long-running debate about Australia's gas tax back at the centre of politics. Australia is one of the world's biggest exporters of natural gas, but what do we actually get back for it? Today we'll explain the debate, and the Senate inquiry trying to answer that question just weeks before the federal budget. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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5:06

Headlines: Search expands for missing 5yo in NT

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/28

Today's headlines include: First Nations trackers have joined the search for a missing five-year-old girl, allegedly abducted near Alice Springs on Saturday night. Victims’ families have marked the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre at a commemorative service in Tasmania today. U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated a conservative former Republican congressman as ambassador to Australia. And today’s good news: A stolen 2,500 year old golden helmet has been returned to its

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17:02

Another assassination attempt on Trump

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/27

On Saturday night, U.S. President Donald Trump was hosting an annual black-tie dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel for the country’s top journalists and government officials, when the sounds of shots rang out. We now know there was a man with a gun sprinting towards the ballroom, but he never made it inside before he was tackled by security guards. It marked yet another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Today, we’ll tell you what you need to know.Hosts: Zara Seidler

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18:18

The Government's NDIS cuts, explained

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/26

Late last week, NDIS Minister Mark Butler announced major changes to the NDIS, Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, in an attempt to cut rising costs. Under the changes, every single person on the scheme will be reassessed from 2028, with a view to moving people with “lower needs” to other supports. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the context to the government’s decision, the changes themselves and what the response has been.Hosts: Zara Seidler and

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3:40

Headlines: Govt secures extra 100 million litres of...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/24

Today's headlines include: Australia has secured an extra 100 million litres of diesel, under a new deal between the Federal Government and fuel companies Ampol and BP. Australia's financial services watchdog is cracking down on influencers sharing unauthorised financial advice online. One person is dead and five others are injured after a shooting at a shopping centre in the U.S. state of Louisiana. And today’s good news: Aussie researchers have found a compound from seaweed that can

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20:04

The rise of people betting on wars

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/23

Right now, as you’re listening to this podcast, millions of people are earning money by gambling on war. Hedging their bets on when the next missile strike will happen, whether a ceasefire will hold, or whether a foreign government will fall. It’s called prediction markets… and on today’s podcast we're explaining what they are, why they're booming, and why they're becoming one of the most controversial corners of the internet.Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Sam KoslowskiProducer:

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4:44

Headlines: Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions changed

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/23

Today's headlines include: Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail conditions have been varied to allow him to contact his ex-wife to organise custody of their two children. Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after ‌U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The Queensland Government has passed a law to expand the number of offences where judges can hand down the same sentences to children and adults. And

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18:28

The PM answers your questions

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/22

A war with Iran, a fuel supply crisis, and warnings of a recession.Those are the three topics I put to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese when he came into The Daily Aus’ offices yesterday for a sit-down interview. In today’s episode, you’ll hear his perspective on his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, if the prices of essential groceries are about to go up, and his considerations for the upcoming budget. Hosts: Billi FitzSions and Zara SeidlerGuest: Prime MinisterAnthony

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3:46

Headlines: Govt to cut 160K NDIS recipients

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/22

Today's headlines include: Eligibility rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be tightened as the Government looks to cut 160,000 recipients. A fourth person has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Australia’s internet watchdog has put video game giants on notice over grooming and extremism concerns. And today’s good news: A popular skincare ingredient could be used to fight drug-resistant bacteria, according to new

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14:10

The TikTok singer accused of murder

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/21

CW: Before we get into today’s deep dive, we wanted to give you a quick heads up that this episode discusses distressing themes, including sexual abuse. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can reach out to 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. A missing 13-year-old. A body found in a car boot by chance. A matching tattoo. And a 21-year-old TikTok star with 22 million Spotify listeners potentially facing the death penalty. Today, we’re explaining the case

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3:50

Headlines: NZ PM survives leadership vote

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/21

Today's headlines include: Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with her Lebanese and Pakistani counterparts on a ceasefire in the Middle East, as uncertainty surrounds negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Christopher Luxon will stay on as Prime Minister of New Zealand after surviving a confidence vote. A smoking ban for people born after 2008 has passed UK Parliament, more than two years after the bill was first tabled. And today’s good news: Archaeologists have discovered an

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18:02

What’s going on with Australia’s protest laws?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/20

Australia’s protest laws are being tested in multiple states. Over the weekend, dozens were arrested in Brisbane, after demonstrations opposing Qld’s new hate speech.Just days earlier, a NSW court struck down protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack. Today we’ll unpack what's going on in each state, where protests laws are at federally, and what it all means for your right to protest. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to

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4:10

Headlines: U.S-Israel ceasefire with Iran in doubt

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/20

Today's headlines include: The ceasefire in the U.S-Israel war with Iran is in doubt after the U.S. fired on an Iranian cargo ship, then seized it. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has foreshadowed some of the measures the Government could implement in the upcoming Federal Budget, the first since the 2025 election. A man in the U.S. state of Louisiana has killed eight children, seven of whom were his own, and critically wounded their mother and another woman. And today’s good news! Australian golfer

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14:56

The illegal monopoly of Ticketmaster

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/19

Last week, a jury in the U.S. found the world's biggest ticketing company was running an illegal monopoly. The landmark verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster is the latest in a case that could have implications for music fans around the world. On today's podcast, we’re going to go through everything you need to know about the trial including what the jury actually found, what happens next, and what it means for Australian concert-goers. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer:

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3:43

Headlines: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/17

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the latest round of criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump about military assistance in the Middle East. Former SAS soldier and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail, ten days after his arrest at Sydney Airport. St Kilda Football Club will appeal a ban handed down to one of its players over a homophobic slur. And today’s good news: Children and families can now stream Auslan-interpreted episodes

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16:07

The boycott that launched Coachella

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/16

Sign up to our culture newsletter here. Over the next few days, thousands of festival goers will descend on a valley in the Californian desert to attend the sold-out second weekend of Coachella 2026. The festival is one of the biggest of its kind, with the star power of its global headliners rivalled only by its a-list attendees. But the Coachella of the past was a very different festival, one born out of a protest led by Pearl Jam, and an artist boycott against Ticketmaster. Today we’ll

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3:45

Headlines: Govt gives update on oil refinery fire

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/16

Today's headlines include: Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has given an update on the national fuel supply, hours after firefighters extinguished a major blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries. The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled the state government’s protest restrictions after the Bondi terrorist attack infringed on residents’ constitutional rights. A recount has been ordered in the South Australian seat of Narungga, after dozens of uncounted ballots were sent to the

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20:14

What's happening with the global economy?

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/15

Sign up to our finance newsletter here. There's a word economists really hate saying out loud. The IMF just handed the world three possible futures - weaker, worse, and severe - and in the worst case, it says we're on the brink of that word. A war in the Middle East, oil at $100 a barrel, and the sharpest global warning in years. On today’s podcast, we're asking one of Australia's sharpest economic minds, economist from The Australia Institute Greg Jericho, on whether it's time to start saying

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3:39

Headlines: Gina Rinehart forced to pay millions to...

The Daily Aus ·

2026/04/15

Today's headlines include: Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart could be forced to share hundreds of millions of dollars from her iron ore empire after two rival mining dynasties won parts of a bitter legal battle against the billionaire. Virgin Australia has become the latest airline to announce it will raise fares and cut its number of domestic flights amid the global fuel supply shortage. The High Court has ruled Victoria’s political donation laws aren’t in line with the

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