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Todays headlines include: The Treasury Department has released a new report on what Australia might look like in 2066, 40 years from now. The trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon for the murder of his ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies began on Monday. U.S. media reports Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Randy Gerber, has died at 27. And today’s good news! The World Health Organisation has confirmed two countries, Chile and Bhutan, have this month eliminated the spread of rabies from dogs to humans. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Elliot Lawry 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, it is completely legal to smoke a joint at home if you live in Australia’s capital city. Travel twenty minutes across the border into New South Wales, and you could be looking at a court date. Across the country, three different governments are moving in three different directions on cannabis, with one easing the rules for patients, one pushing for a public vote on legalisation, and one cracking down harder than ever. Today we're mapping out exactly where Australia's drug laws stand, and why it all comes down to your postcode. Host: Elliot Lawry and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of the emissions coming out of an Australian home come from four or five familiar machines: the car in the driveway, the hot water system, the heater, the cooktop. Rewiring Australia's modelling puts those household choices at more than 38% of the national total. The catch is that most of those decisions are made last-minute, when the hot water dies on a Tuesday and the plumber is already on the way with a unit on his truck. By Rewiring's count, about 5,000 Australians hit one of those moments every single day. The non-profit has spent years working out what actually happens when real houses go electric, street by street - but a handful of experts can only talk a few hundred households through it, and there are 11 million homes in this country. Today we're speaking with Francis Vierboom, CEO of Rewiring Australia, about Electric Saul. How do you have 11 million conversations at once? You build a free tool with Google AI that asks for your postcode and then talks to you like a mate at the pub.Learn moreThis episode is sponsored by Google, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam KoslowskiGuest: Francis Vierboom, Rewiring Australia CEOProducer: Orla MaherAudio editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Artificial intelligence is being used by foreign powers to target Australian leaders, the Federal Government is warning. Emergency services have rushed to a popular West Australian beach following a suspected fatal shark attack. The head of the United Nations' health agency is hailing "encouraging signs" in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And today’s good news: Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia, according to a new Cambridge study. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the government’s new migration plans, more than a month after he was supposed to. It comes as the discussion about Australia’s migration system heats up, with Labor, One Nation and the Coalition all vying for votes on one of the country’s most contentious issues. In today’s podcast, we’ll break down Burke’s latest policy, how it could work and the state of Australia’s migration system. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Immigration Minister Tony Burke has revealed the Government’s planned changes to the migration system. An apartment building in Gaza collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including six children. Fiji has declared its HIV epidemic a national emergency. In a statement this week, the country’s government said it now estimates one in 60 adults has the disease, including as many as one in 50 pregnant women. And today’s good news! Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, Karl Stefanovic was everywhere. The journalist-turned-commentator had launched a podcast that was racking up millions of listens and views, and was dominating the headlines. But now… radio silence. Earlier this week, we found out that Stefanovic is engaged in a legal battle with his business partner over ownership of the company behind the podcast. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what’s actually going on with Karl Stefanovic’s business. Listen to our episode on Karl Stefanovic's interview with Tommy Robinson below:Apple Podcasts here.Spotify here.YouTube here. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The Federal Government is set to reveal how it plans to cut migration numbers after weeks of speculation and delays. America’s war against Iran has cost $US38 billion ($AU53b) over six months, new figures from the U.S. Government’s Congressional Budget Office show. At least three people have died after a helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles. Today's good news: Scientists are using advanced genetics to try to bring the Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine) back from extinction. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, American rapper Macklemore revealed he'd been dropped from his slot opening for Ed Sheeran's world tour. It came less than a week after the performer made comments on stage in support of Palestine. The moment gained worldwide attention after pop star Pink weighed in on social media, with calls for Macklemore to be pulled from the lineup. Today we're getting into what actually happened, who's saying what, and how one tour’s opening act turned into the main story. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Elliot Lawry and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The youngest person jailed over the notorious Snowtown killings will be released after serving 26 years in prison. Pauline Hanson has refused to apologise for widely condemned comments calling First Nations Australians “the most primitive race on Earth.” Rough seas are hindering rescue efforts in Indonesia, where authorities are searching for 129 people missing after a ferry capsized. And today’s good news: A woman in the U.S. with a paralysing neurological disorder has been given the ability to speak again, thanks to a wireless brain implant. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the artificial intelligence industry need to slow down? An Anthropic researcher says he’s quit his job over mounting fears his employer and its competitors are racing to build systems they won’t be able to control – systems he warns could “kill us all by the end of the decade”. Tech CEOs say they agree with him, so what does that mean for the future of AI, and how has the rest of the world responded? We’ll unpack it all in today’s deep dive. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a shark attack at a remote beach in Western Australia. A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu is continuing for more than 30 people who are missing after a passenger ferry sank. Sweden's national election results show a dead heat, with a partial count pointing to a one-seat majority for the centre-left opposition bloc. And today’s good news! A rare fossil has been found by accident in a creekbed in the U.S. state of California. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, UNSW announced it will be the first university in Australia to sign onto a deal with ChatGPT. The uni is promoting the partnership as an opportunity for students, teachers and researchers to use “AI tools on a secure platform”. On today’s podcast, TDA’s multimedia journalist Em is going to explain the context behind this announcement and what it means for any uni students listening. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Emily Donohoe and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation around medicinal cannabis has transformed significantly over the past decade. In Australia, cannabidiol, or ‘CBD’ is a prescription-only treatment, meaning it can only be legally accessed with authorisation from a medical practitioner. But as CBD has become more accessible to those who need it, the saturation of available products claiming to contain CBD, from skincare to pet foods, has left many feeling confused, or unsure who and what to trust. In today’s deep dive, we’re speaking with an expert to unpack what CBD actually is, the common myths around it, and how it’s being used in clinical settings today.This episode is sponsored by Deakin University, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today’s podcast.Host: Emma GillespieGuest: Dr Talitha Ford, Research Fellow, Deakin UniversityProducer: 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Listeners are advised this story contains distressing details. A NSW man has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner Molly Ticehurst, committed while he was out on bail on charges of stalking and raping her. Queensland’s credit rating has been downgraded from AA+ to AA by the ratings agency S&P. The Houthi rebel group has taken over Yemen's port city of Mocha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials say. And today’s good news! A medical trial in the U.S. state of Texas has seen a three-year-old boy’s case of liver cancer completely disappear. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, after years of hearings and appeals, the man accused of planning the Sept 11 attacks got a trial date - June 2028. Two days later, the same judge said his confession can’t be used at that trial, ruling it was the product of torture. On today’s podcast, on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, we'll explain why the case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has never made it to a jury. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has promised Americans $5,000 each if his Republican Party wins the upcoming midterm elections. A fire has broken out on a passenger ferry in waters off the western Philippines, killing at least five people and leaving dozens missing. MPs across the political spectrum have called on One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to take down a cartoon calling Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie a traitor. And today’s good news! A new study has shown dogs are capable of reading our facial expressions, and figuring out specific emotions. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you had the choice, would you go back to the way social media was 10 years ago? Just posts from your friends, family and creators you follow, in order of when they were uploaded? Well if the Government gets its way, that very well could soon be an option. It’s a new proposal called the digital duty of care. Under it, online platforms will be required to protect kids from harmful content, create safer digital spaces, and give social media users the ability to opt out of the algorithm altogether. In today’s podcast we’re breaking down how we got here, and what it means for the future of Australians on social media. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The White House has warned Australia against what it’s called "extortion" of the online sector, in response to the Government’s proposed digital duty of care reforms. An ISIS-linked Australian woman has been denied bail by a judge over concerns she maintains extremist views. Russia has resumed drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, killing five people and injuring at least 35 others in the Ukrainian capital. And today’s good news: Italian authorities have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been two years since Aussie brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, American Jack Carter Rhoad, were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico. This week, their parents sat metres from the men accused of these murders, with a trial finally underway in the city of Ensenada. It was a dramatic start to proceedings with witness intimidation claims and a judge swap, and in today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack it all. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Australian internet users will be given the choice to opt out of algorithms under reforms to social media. A Victoria police investigation into a former gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries has been dropped. Thousands of protesters have gathered across Germany to demonstrate against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A 12-year-old NSW boy is walking 540km to raise funds for better paediatric healthcare access in regional Australia. See more on Dusty's walk and how you can donate here. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After many weeks, there’s finally a conclusion in the Lindsay Clancy trial. But the conclusion is that… there is no conclusion. On Friday, local time, a mistrial was declared, after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. And with that, the whole thing was over. At least for now. So, what happens next for Lindsay Clancy? And will she face another trial? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Listen to our last episode wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts here Spotify here YouTube here Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Billi FitzSimons and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: An early spring heatwave has triggered several bushfires across Australia’s east coast. A manhunt is continuing in Victoria’s Gippsland region after a man allegedly attacked his brother and parents with an axe. A deadly dengue fever outbreak is accelerating in Bangladesh, where ‌nearly 43,000 people have been hospitalised. And today’s good news: An international study has uncovered new evidence linking genetics and personality traits. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will vapes be legalised in Australia? Well, if it’s up to the Coalition, the answer is yes. Last week, the Liberal Party announced that if it wins the next election it will legalise, regulate and tax vapes and nicotine pouches.And that was just one part of a suite of policy proposals it announced to crack down on the cigarette and vape black market.So will it actually happen? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Billi FitzSimons and Elliot LawryProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a phrase that shapes cancer treatment more than most of us realise: “the average patient”. It's who a treatment plan is actually built for - not for the patient specifically, but a statistical composite drawn from clinical trials. And once a patient starts on the recommended drug, it is often eight to twelve weeks before a scan tells you whether it was ever going to work for your tumour, specifically. And the odds aren't great to begin with - roughly 19 out of 20 cancer drugs that enter human trials never make it to approval. Today we're talking to Dr Christoph Meinert, co-founder & CEO of Brisbane-based Gelomics, who’s trying to close that gap. How? He’s using AI to build a digital stand-in for an individual patient's own tumour, so doctors can test treatments on it before they ever test them on the human. Learn moreThis episode is sponsored by Google, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today’s podcast. Host: Sam KoslowskiGuest: Dr Christoph Meinert, Gelomics co-founder & CEOProducer: 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Two more Australians have been found safe in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, but grave concerns remain for the 36 still missing. Bird flu has made its way to the shores of another major Australian city, with the first case of the deadly strain detected in Sydney. South Korea says it's looking at ways to help protect free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, including possibly sending military support. And today’s good news! A pig kidney has kept a man with kidney failure alive for nine months, a world record. Hosts: Lucy TassellProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in February, NSW police clashed with protesters at a Sydney rally that sparked national conversation. This week, new body-cam footage has surfaced, showing an officer bragging about beating a protestor. On today’s podcast we’re going to break down what's in this new video, where the police watchdog's investigation is up to, and why the legal case against the arrested protesters might be falling apart. Host: Elliot Lawry and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The family of Molly Ticehurst, whose ex-partner Daniel Billings stabbed her to death in April 2024, has made victim impact statements in court. Telstra has released the results of an independent investigation into its outage in early July, which left thousands of Australians unable to make calls or access data. A Queensland coroner has identified scurvy as a factor in the death of six-year-old boy in the state two years ago. And today’s good news! Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has reunited with the life guards who helped pull her from the water and gave her CPR. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney teenager has pleaded guilty to plotting a mass-casualty bombing at one of Australia's most famous landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, with plans to attack on the day of the Sydney Marathon. Court proceedings have revealed just how far his online radicalisation went, right down to picking a date, a landmark and a reason. And because of the perpetrator's age and the nature of the crimes, this is the first time we’re learning about it. On today’s podcast, we're unpacking how a 14-year-old ended up researching explosives and attack targets, what the courts will decide next month, and why authorities are so worried about what this case represents. Host: Sam Koslowski and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: An Australian soldier has been killed in Ukraine, Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel Phillip Thompson has confirmed. Mass burials are underway in Kathmandu after last week’s catastrophic flooding tore through communities across the Himalayas. Hundreds of staff at Australia’s oldest university have walked off the job amid concerns over artificial intelligence. And today’s good news: For the first time, an endangered wallaby species has been found at a remote site in the Kimberley. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, catastrophic floods tore through Nepal and Tibet. The death toll has now passed 900, with thousands still missing, and dozens of Australians among them. On today’s podcast we’re going to go through what actually happened, the latest on the search for the missing people, and the question everyone's asking: was this just a freak event, or a sign of what the warming Himalayas has in store. Host: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to play down the fact that several leaders of Pacific nations and territories aren’t attending the annual Pacific Forum. Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein lost around 10% after it began trading on Hong Kong's stock market, after a long delay in the company's plans to list its shares publicly. A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane Davis guilty of first degree murder for organising the killing of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. And today’s good news! The population of a critically endangered species of bird in New Zealand has grown to its highest level in 75 years. Sign up to the Finance Newsletter here. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should smart glasses be banned? Debate about this wearable tech has intensified this week, with Attorney General Michelle Rowland unveiling reforms to privacy laws, aiming to keep pace with new technology. It comes as Australia’s online safety regulator calls on manufacturers to do more to protect the identities of people being filmed. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the privacy panic behind these glasses, and what it means for you. Host: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Rescue teams in the Himalayas are working to reach hundreds of people ‌believed to be trapped inside blocked hydropower project tunnels in the aftermath of the flood that destroyed towns across Nepal and Tibet and killed hundreds. Listeners are advised that this next story may be distressing. NSW Police have called on the community for information about the mother of a newborn baby found dead in Sydney’s west on Monday. Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the U.S. Open in the opening round. And today’s good news: A new record has been set for the fastest marathon by a person with multiple myeloma. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, Meta has just settled a landmark $17 billion case in the U.S. over the addictive nature of its platforms Facebook and Instagram. As a result, it will now introduce a range of restrictions for its users under the age of 18, including: a ban on using its platforms overnight, a ban on showing any likes or reshares on posts, and a daily limit on how much time a teenager can spend on there. But. It’s now asking YouTube and TikTok to do the same. So, are we on the verge of a significant change in how teens will grow up using social media? We’ll break it all down in today’s podcast. Host: Billi FitzSimons and Elliot LawryProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The death ‌toll ‌from a catastrophic flash ‌flood ‌⁠in Nepal ‌and China's Tibet has ​risen to ​469, police say, as rescuers continue to search for more than 1400 people missing. U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already resulted in billions of dollars in tariffs. Peter Cullen, the voice of Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh TV series and films from the 1980s to the 2010s, has died aged 85. And today’s good news! Uganda has successfully stopped its outbreak of ebola. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, it was reported that a 16-year-old girl had died in Sydney. Several media outlets said police are treating it as a suspected sexual choking act. Now, to be very clear, NSW Police at this stage have only confirmed that a teenager died after she was found unresponsive in her home earlier this week, and that they are investigating the death - but no other details were confirmed. So, we won’t speculate or talk about the ongoing police investigation outside of what is known. Instead, we’re going to take a look at a recent report that speaks to the widespread use of choking amongst young people, and the dangers associated with it. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Professor Heather Douglas, Melbourne Law SchoolProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet have killed ‌at least 162 people, but authorities fear the final number of casualties will be ‌far higher amid massive destruction. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Qantas has reported a nearly 20% drop in profit due to the impact of the war in the Middle East and higher jet fuel costs. And today’s good news: Mitchell Starc has become the best Test cricket bowler in the world on the International Cricket Council’s rankings. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 129 years of AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual. That changes one year ago today, when 94 game West Coast veteran Mitch Brown sat down with TDA. A few days before that chat, Mitch had messaged TDA saying he was ready to share his story. Mitch’s courage marked a turning point in Aussie sport - but with another AFL scandal dominating headlines a year on, how much has really changed? We’re speaking to Mitch in today’s deep dive to unpack his reflections on the past year… Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Emma GillespieGuest: Mitch BrownProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: A fox, a little penguin, and more bird species are the latest suspected bird flu cases in South Australia, the state hardest hit by the disease. More than 2,000 Queensland children have been charged by police since the launch of a new taskforce in February. The Trump administration has announced a pause on all immigrant visa applications to the U.S. And today’s good news: Dozens of ancient artefacts that were illegally trafficked out of Egypt have been returned to local officials. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Elliot Lawry 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the middle of the next decade, Australia's data centres are forecast to use almost as much electricity as every home in New South Wales and Victoria combined. That forecast landed this week. Today, the Prime Minister will meet every state and territory leader to decide who powers all of it - and Queensland and the Northern Territory have already said no. In this morning’s podcast, we’ll explain what a data centre actually is, its environmental impact, and why this discussion has escalated all the way to National Cabinet. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Former celebrity agent Ralph Carr has been jailed for six years with a non-parole period of four years for raping a former employee. Mandatory facial recognition technology will be rolled out in NSW pubs and clubs under a tranche of gambling reforms in the state. Iran has promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions. And today’s good news: NASA is set to launch a new telescope that will show us more of the universe than we’ve ever seen before. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As birth rates fall all over the world, countries are getting creative with their policy decisions to ensure future economic stability. Last year, China pledged to cover out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth in full, at the same time as making condoms more expensive. Japan is trying to tackle its record low birth rate through govt-funded dating apps, allowances, and flexible work options, while one Australian politician has suggested low-interest loans for new parents. Now, Singapore has promised every child born there will receive almost $70,000 in govt support by the time they turn 17. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore how one country is trying to move the needle on birth rates, and what this dilemma means for countries everywhere - including here in Australia. Sign up to our newsletter here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Police in Victoria have raided the CFMEU's headquarters, one of Australia's biggest unions. Five suspended Sydney Swans players will be barred from next month’s Brownlow medal function, but will remain eligible for the AFL’s most prestigious individual award, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed. The New Zealand government has introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. And today’s good news: In a world-first, a python has received a pioneering human cancer therapy. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, police found the body of missing teen hiker Lily Hooper in the Southern Highlands in NSW. It brought to a close an 8-day search involving more than 200 emergency service personel to find the 18-year-old girl. But before her death was confirmed, her family was actually first told that she had been found alive. Ant that initial - and inaccurate - information went from the search area all the way to NSW Parliament, within minutes. We'll explain how it all unfolded on today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Sydney Swans Captain Callum Mills has spoken for the first time about several of his teammates being linked to a sexual assault investigation in Victoria. Australia's spy chief will allow a former agent to give evidence on the perpetrators of the Bondi terror attack at the antisemitism inquiry. At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria. And today’s good news: Scientists have found a way to spot Parkinson’s disease in the brain before any damage is done – a breakthrough that could lead to earlier and more effective treatment. Hosts: Lucy TassellProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday morning, Australia's federal government debt passed one trillion dollars for the first time in the nation's history. On the one hand, as the federal opposition is arguing, that’s a huge number. On the other hand, Australia has one of the lowest debt levels among advanced economies, while the U.S. also passed a milestone yesterday at $40 trillion. On today’s podcast, we're going to explain what Australia's number actually measures, what those on both sides of politics are saying in response, and why the Australian and U.S. milestones are being received so differently by the people who actually lend countries money. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: Police have found the body of missing teen hiker Lily Hooper in the Southern Highlands in NSW. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has said Australia is outraged at Israel’s decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the soldiers who killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza two years ago. More than 1,000 birds have died in South Australia amid the H5 bird flu outbreak, according to state Premier Peter Malinauskas. And today’s good news: a new vaccine could reduce the spread and recurrence of melanoma, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been nearly a year since convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a non parole period of 33 years. But this week, she’s back in court for two separate appeals – one from her, one from prosecutors. Today, we’ll explain why Patterson’s lawyers are fighting to overturn her convictions, while prosecutors are fighting to make her sentence even harsher.See your top books of 2026 in this week's Culture Newsletter. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The wage price index for the June quarter remained at 0.8%, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show. The Sydney Swans has announced that five of its players – Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice – have been banned from play for the rest of the 2026 AFL season. U.S. President Donald ‌Trump has paused 50% ‌tariffs on ⁠goods from ​Canada. And today’s good news: Coral reefs off the coast of West Africa presumed dead for more than 60 years have been found teeming with life. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, it was revealed that a group of Sydney Swans players were being questioned by police over an alleged sexual assault in Melbourne. Five players have since been named, though none have been charged. On today's podcast we’re going to break down what we know about the alleged assault, what could happen to the players, and how the AFL has responded. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Rosa Bowden 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 focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.