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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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4:14

Headlines: Severe heat and fire warnings across...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/05

Today's headlines include: Several heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place as extreme weather continues to impact large parts of eastern Australia. Victoria Police have shifted focus in their search for Dezi Freeman, with investigators now working to locate the alleged police killer’s body. The death toll from catastrophic flooding in parts of Asia last week has surged has past 1500, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for. And today’s good news: A university in the U.S. will

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14:31

Does Spotify have a local music problem?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/04

Sign up to our culture newsletter here! Yesterday, Spotify released its annual Wrapped feature for 2025. It's a yearly tradition where millions of users get to see their most listened to songs and artists from the year, among plenty of other interesting stats. Alongside these personalised data drops, Spotify also released stats telling us about national listening trends. And there's been a lot of discussion about one thing: the absence of Australian artists from the top of those lists. Today,

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4:36

Headlines: Lehrmann pleads guilty to car offence

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/04

Today's headlines include: Four more children have been identified as alleged victims of a former childcare worker accused of more than 150 counts of sexual abuse. Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has pleaded guilty to a charge of taking a car and driving it without consent in Tasmania, a day after an appeal of his failed defamation case was rejected. Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in southern Gaza today, according to Hamas-controlled authorities in the enclave. And today’s good

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11:51

Is Bruce Lehrmann's defamation fight over?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/03

Yesterday, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann lost the appeal of his failed defamation case against Network Ten and its journalist Lisa Wilkinson. It comes after the Federal Court ruled last year that it was more likely than not that Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest judgment and what it means for this long-running case. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus

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3:56

Headlines: Vic doctor facing 908 charges over toilet...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/03

Today's headlines include: Australia’s economy grew by 0.4% over the September quarter, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A junior doctor in Melbourne who was recently charged with over 130 offences is facing 775 additional charges, after police accused him of filming staff in hospital toilets. The United States has recorded its lowest number of mass killings in two decades, according to a national tracking database. And today’s good news:

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18:00

Ozempic's mental health warning

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/02

Listen to our three-part series, Investigating Ozempic. Australia’s medicines regulator has issued a safety alert for Ozempic and similar drugs over a potential risk of suicidal thoughts. The updated warning follows a spike in reports of suicidal ideation linked to weight-loss medications to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Today, we’ll explore what led to this moment and what it means for patients. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support

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4:21

Headlines: Google fined $55m for anti-competitive deals

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/02

Today's headlines include: Google has been ordered to pay a $55 million fine over anti-competitive deals with the nation’s two largest telcos. A man and a teenager have been killed in separate workplace incidents in South East Queensland. Abusers are increasingly turning to smart cars to perpetrate violence and control over their victims, Australia's online safety boss has warned And today’s good news: A study of almost 3,000 dogs has found most carry wolf DNA, challenging what

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12:24

The 141 people arrested at a NSW protest

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/01

On Sunday, NSW Police arrested 141 people associated with a climate protest in Newcastle. It came after thousands of people took out kayaks and inflatable rafts in an attempt to block coal ships entering the world’s biggest coal port. In today’s podcast, we’ll break down what the protesters were aiming to do, how NSW Police responded and what comes next. Listen: Do we have a right to protest? Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily

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4:22

Headlines: More than 800 killed in SE Asia storms

The Daily Aus ·

2025/12/01

Today's headlines include: More than 800 people have died in tropical storms across Asia in recent days. Misinformation, anti-science sentiment and vaccine hesitancy is being blamed for a drop in Australia's immunisation rates. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought a pardon from the country’s President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption trial. And today’s good news: Tai chi could have positive outcomes for sleep. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy

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15:02

Will there be a ceasefire in Sudan?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/30

It has been more than two and a half years since war broke out in Sudan between rival militias. Since then, 12 million people have fled their homes, thousands have been killed, and international authorities have made accusations of war crimes and genocide. Last week, one side said it had implemented a humanitarian truce, while the other rejected a U.S. and UAE-led proposal. In today’s episode, we explain the progress of ceasefire negotiations, and why one side of this war is so against the

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13:44

Your questions about suntanning, answered

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/29

We are on the brink of summer – quite literally, it starts tomorrow – and so we are here to discuss all things sun safety.A couple of weeks ago, we asked the audience over on our Instagram: What do you want to know about the effect of the sun on your skin?We were inundated. Billi spoke to dermatologist Dr Ritu Gupta to answer all those questions, and today we're here to share all of her wisdom! Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus

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11:15

Breakthrough discoveries & your good news roundup

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/28

We are back in your ears this weekend to bring you another hit of good news. This time, we’re looking back on the feel-good stories that have made us smile the most this year, with TDA’s 2025 Good News Awards. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher 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 would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company

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4:29

Headlines: Fatal shooting in Sydney's west

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/28

Today's headlines include: Two men have been arrested over a fatal shooting in Sydney’s west this morning. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced one of the two National Guard members shot near the White House has died. Victoria’s health regulator has imposed sanctions on Monash IVF, after an incident in June where a patient was implanted with the wrong embryo. And today’s good news: A NSW high school student has been called a hero after he saved a 92-year-old woman from a

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15:19

Why Barnaby Joyce quit the Nationals

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/27

Send your questions for Nationals Leader David Littleproud tohello@thedailyaus.com.au Late yesterday, former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced he's leaving his current political party, The Nationals. It comes after months of speculation about the move, and could have major implications for the strength of the current Coalition opposition, and the longer-term electoral success of the Nationals in key regional parts of the country. On today’s podcast, we'll break down who Barnaby

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3:52

Headlines: Melb schools locked down after student...

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/27

Today's headlines include: Barnaby Joyce has officially resigned from The National Party, saying he does so “with a heavy heart”. Two Melbourne schools were placed in lockdown today after a primary school student stabbed an eight-year-old and a staff member. Hong Kong authorities have arrested three men over major apartment fires that killed 44 people. And today’s good news: The NSW Government has awarded $80,000 to punk band SPEED for their album Only One Mode, as part of the

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13:50

Are we being duped by Black Friday?

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/26

For most of the world, Australia included, tomorrow is the biggest shopping event of the year. Black Friday. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by sales emails, targeted ads, and "once-in-a-lifetime" deals flooding your inbox for weeks now, you're definitely not alone. Today, we're unpacking the origins of Black Friday, how it became such a massive phenomenon in Australia, and the sales tactics experts say consumers need to know about. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want

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3:54

Headlines: Inflation increases to 3.8%

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/26

Today's headlines include: The annual inflation rate increased to 3.8% in October, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A Sydney woman who was pepper-sprayed by police during a mental health check will receive $24,000 in compensation. A New Zealand woman has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children. And today’s good news: Australian Robert Irwin has been crowned this year’s Dancing with the Stars U.S. winner. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi

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13:50

Why Pauline Hanson wore a burqa (again)

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/25

Well, it’s the last sitting week for Parliament of the year and it’s safe to say it’s a more dramatic ending than many predicted. Earlier this week One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson walked into the upper house wearing a black burqa. If that sounds familiar it’s because yes, it has happened before - eight years ago. So what led to this moment that has caused headlines around the world? We’ll tell you what you need to know today. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma

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4:31

Headlines: Final submissions at Bondi stabbing inquest

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/25

Today's headlines include: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate for seven days after she wore a burqa in Parliament. Final submissions have been made at the inquest into the Westfield Bondi stabbing attack. The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected on Heard Island – a sub-Antarctic Australian territory – officials have confirmed. And today’s good news: Patients who listen to music during surgery may recover faster and require less

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10:38

Mary Fowler’s racism allegation

The Daily Aus ·

2025/11/24

Sign up to our sports newsletter here. Matildas star Mary Fowler has alleged she experienced racism at her former French football club, Montpellier, in her recently published memoir. The club has strongly denied the allegation. Today, we're unpacking what Fowler says happened, the response from not only the club but the broader sporting world, and the mental health conversations her book has sparked. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so

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