The Daily Aus

Todays headlines include: The first mass mortality event in Australia’s bird flu outbreak has been confirmed, prompting authorities to warn of "significant losses” and a “long, difficult journey” ahead. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been criticised for barring some major media outlets from a press conference in Melbourne. Two Australian-owned helicopters have collided mid-air while fighting fires in Greece, killing two people. And today’s good news: Hundreds of spectators and their pets have descended on a Californian beach to watch the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships. 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.

Today, we're talking about a Victorian inquiry into cults. After hearing from hundreds of survivors, it handed down 98 findings and 39 recommendations, including one that would change the law in a way that's never been done in Australia. But what should have been a win for survivors was overshadowed by a mistake in how the report was shared. Today, we'll walk you through what this inquiry found – and how a single email turned that win into something that survivors have called “devastating”. Hosts: 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been cleared of three rape charges in a Perth court, after he was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old fan following a concert in 2024. An Australian mother-daughter duo linked to ISIS have pleaded not guilty to slavery offences. U.S. President Donald Trump says talks in Egypt between mediators and Hamas leaders have led to a “historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas” And today’s good news: A five-year study tracking African elephants has found the species can relearn how to live in the wild after years in captivity. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SiedlerProducer: 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, the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved an Australian-first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that can detect the condition 20 years before symptoms emerge. The blood test will also deliver results within 18 minutes. And while the disease does largely appear in older populations, it can silently develop in the brain much earlier. On today’s podcast, we’ll share what you need to know. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Avegail MatutinaVideo 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.

Today's headlines include: The eSafety Commissioner has announced legal action against the messaging app Telegram, accusing it of failing to remove terror-related content. The number of people killed in an earthquake in southern Japan on Tuesday has risen to 30. Two senior ministers in the Victorian Government have announced they will not seek re-election at the next election, due in November. And today’s good news! A recent survey has confirmed the population of wild tigers in Nepal has grown significantly in the last 16 years, up to 429 from 121 in 2010. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SiedlerProducer: 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.

This week, a 31-year-old man convicted of the murders of four university students in the US announced he was filing a motion to withdraw his guilty plea. In a letter to a court, Bryan Kohberger claimed he was convinced to falsely confess to the 2022 killings. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what you need to know about the case, why it made international news and what happens next. Listen to Byran Kohberger's sister on The New York Times. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Inflation is increasing at the slowest rate since February, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Officials have confirmed the deadly H5 bird flu strain has reached a fourth state, after a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane. At least 13 people are dead after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. And today’s good news: Australian sprinters Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis both broke 100m national records with medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow overnight. 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.

Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian Premier four months out from an election, after her Deputy Premier Ben Carroll announced a leadership challenge on Monday. Allan, who initially vowed to fight for her position, stood down on Tuesday, saying a lengthy leadership battle this close to the election would leave the state “in a position of uncertainty”. Today, we’ll explain how we got here, and who Victoria’s new Premier is. 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Ben Carroll has been elected Victorian Labor leader and incoming Premier after Jacinta Allan announced her resignation this morning. Dangerous weather is hampering the search for a two month old baby in waters off South Australia. Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14. The head of the Reserve Bank has warned more rate hikes may be needed to get inflation under control, as the Middle East oil crisis risks pushing prices ever higher. And today’s good news: Astronomers have detected a planet 48 light-years away that could be capable of harbouring life. 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.

Nowhere else in the world sells houses quite like Australia does – on a stranger's nature strip or in their backyard, in front of a crowd, hammer and all. Street auctions have grown in popularity over recent years, as property values soar to unprecedented heights. The Victorian Greens claim the system is designed to push up prices by pressuring buyers into paying more, and they want these street auctions gone entirely. Today we unpack why Australia does this in the first place, the state of play overseas, and whether the proposed ban is actually realistic. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot LawryProducer: Orla MaherVideo Producer: 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.

Today's headlines include: Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary winter break. A shooter has killed two people and injured at least five others after opening fire at a Seattle festival. And today’s good news: A new study has confirmed that some dogs display addiction-like love for their favourite toys. 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, the U.S. hit Australia with yet another round of tariffs, with President Donald Trump saying it's because we haven't done enough to stop modern slavery. The Australian Government says that's completely wrong. Today we're breaking down what modern slavery actually is, and why it's become the latest point of tension with one of our biggest trading partners. Hosts: Elliot Lawry 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 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.

Today, we're tackling how AI is quietly becoming part of the way we manage our money - and whether it's actually up to the job. From asking ChatGPT to sort a budget, to querying Claude about your super balance in retirement, to getting Gemini's take on ETFs - most of us have done some version of this. But how much should we actually trust it?This podcast was produced with insights from AustralianSuper. However, everything we talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent.Learn more about what's right for you and read the PDS and TMD at australiansuper.com Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: 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.

Today's headlines include: The Labor Party has backed the removal of legal barriers preventing the use of end-of-life care via telehealth. Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in Sydney. The Trump administration will impose new tariffs of 12.5% on goods from dozens of trading partners, including Australia. And today’s good news: A live music program designed for people with dementia is delivering real emotional, social and intellectual benefits, according to a new study. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Imy 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 Albanese government has announced it will extend a paid placement program for 10 new categories of students, including those studying clinical psychology, speech pathology and physiotherapy. In today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about what this expanded program means for those students and hear from the students who have already been receiving payments as well as those who will now be entitled to it.Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara SeidlerProducer: Imogen AbbottVideo 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.

Today's headlines include: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said her comments about domestic violence were taken out of context, following backlash from advocates and experts. Unemployment remained steady at 4.4% in June, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The death toll from a tunnel explosion in India on Monday has risen to 22, with authorities recovering more bodies in recent hours. And today’s good news: Researchers from Australia and Thailand have developed biodegradable seed pods aimed at restoring Thai seagrass meadows. 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.

Nearly 7,000 Americans have been struck down by a gut parasite linked to Taco Bell lettuce across 34 states. Today we're explaining what cyclosporiasis is, how it ended up in a fast food salad, and whether U.S. federal budget cuts are making it harder to stop.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

Today's headlines include: A Federal Court judge has dismissed a defamation case brought against Australian actor and director Rebel Wilson. The personal details of millions of Australians may have been caught up in a cyberattack on major retailer Origin Energy. United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has revealed the war in Iran has cost $US37.5 billion ($AU53.4 billion) so far. And today’s good news: Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis has smashed her own Australian 100m record on the eve of the Commonwealth Games. 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.

A landmark report out today shows Australian women’s health is declining across several key measures – including basic needs and emotional health. The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index is the world’s most comprehensive annual survey tracking women's health and wellbeing, covering 97% of the world’s adult population. Now in its fifth year, the latest report shows women are facing mounting challenges and substantial setbacks, with concern several Australian outcomes are slipping over time, despite growing investment and conversation around women’s health. In today’s deep dive, we’re talking through what these findings mean with health expert Aggie Cox. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Aggie Cox, Director of Govt Affairs and Marketing at Hologic Global Women's Health IndexProducer: 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.

Today's headlines include: A review into the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby has found the five-year-old was let down by the Northern Territory’s child protection system. Public school teachers in Victoria will walk off the job for the second time in months on Thursday, after rejecting a revised pay offer. U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products. And today’s good news: Australian researchers have discovered whale sharks are keen snackers, with a new study revealing previously unknown feeding habits about the biggest fish in the sea. 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.

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been arrested and charged and sued and investigated and re-investigated and re-arrested all over the world. Over the weekend, he was taken into custody again, this time in Miami. Tate is facing dozens of fresh charges and a complicated legal fight over whether he'll end up in a UK courtroom. If you've lost track of the Tate timeline, don’t stress, because we’ll take you through all the plot twists and bring you up to speed in today’s deep dive. Hosts: 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: An Australian woman linked to the terror group ISIS has been granted bail. Asylum-seekers on Nauru are facing food and water shortages, a new report has found Dozens of people are feared dead after a ferry carrying 133 people sank off Guyana, on South America’s North Atlantic coast. And today’s good news: A federal electorate has been renamed in honour of trailblazing Aboriginal nurse turned Indigenous rights advocate Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue. Hosts: Emma Gillespie 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.

Two weeks ago, one of Sydney's newest venues opened its doors in a heritage-listed former church. A few days later, it was shut down entirely, caught between a Christian backlash, a landlord's legal notice, and a fight over public arts funding. On today's podcast, we're breaking down what actually happened to Divine Playhouse, why the venue struck a nerve with some religious groups, and what happens next for the creative arts space at the centre of it all. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Avegail MatutinaVideo 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.

Today's headlines include: Telstra executives have fronted a Senate inquiry into the telco’s widespread outages last week U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a televised address where he accused China of interfering in American elections. Guide Dogs Australia says it is “relieved” that Uber has decided to walk back plans to charge people with disabilities an extra $5 per ride to cover the assistance that drivers provide. And today’s good news! A new monkey species has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

No men's team has won back-to-back World Cups since 1962. On Monday morning, Lionel Messi - 39 years old, in what many expect is his final tournament - tries to become the first. His opponent is the teenager he once held in a bathtub. Today we unpack how the World Cup final has been nearly 20 years in the making, and introduce you to the two star players. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: A teenager who allegedly researched how to make bombs and methods to derail trains has been granted bail. The men’s World Cup final is set, with Argentina set to face Spain after defeating England 2-1 early this morning. The CSIRO has discovered another case of the H5 strain of bird flu in NSW. And today’s good news! The Australian Museum is returning ancestral remains of the Rapa Nui people to their island, Te Mau Hatu o Rapa Nui or Easter Island. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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 less than a week, three men and a teenage boy have been charged with murdering women and girls known to them in unrelated alleged attacks across the country. These deaths bring the national toll of women and girls lost to violence this year up to 54. In today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about what we know about each of these cases, the broader national conversation and how the government has responded. You can see Sherele Moody's Australian Femicide Watch here. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

Today's headlines include: Heads up the following story includes details of domestic violence. Former St Kilda player Nicky Winmar has been removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame after being found guilty of assaulting a woman. Britain will introduce a overnight curfew on  social media  apps for 16 and 17-year-olds, on top of its plan to introduce a ban on social media for ‌under-16s. Spain have secured their spot in the World Cup final, beating France 2-0 in the semifinals this morning. And today’s good news: Australian Alex de Minaur is now the world’s fifth-ranked professional men’s tennis player. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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, millions of Australians were reminded that their phone and data service is only as reliable as one company’s software, when Telstra experienced its third major outage in under a year. Today, we’ll unpack why these outages keep happening, what regulators want to do about it, and a question that’s been the subject of a decade-long debate: If a telco experiences an outage, why can't your phone jump onto a competitor’s network instead? Hosts: 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: More than 4,500 Origin Energy customers have been promised refunds, following a consumer watchdog probe into deceptive power plans. A new report by Australia’s online safety regulator shows significant gaps in how major tech platforms are responding to ‘sextortion’. The U.S. military has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran. And today’s good news: A wild koala has received a chlamydia vaccine implant for the first time, in what’s been described as a “massive breakthrough” for the species. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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, former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer was honoured with a state funeral at the Sydney Opera House, after he died on 7 June from brain cancer, aged 59. The service included countless moving tributes to the pioneering pathologist credited with saving thousands of lives. Richard Scolyer is remembered as the researcher that turned melanoma from a common death sentence into a largely curable disease. But his legacy extends beyond that. He shared his three year journey and public health battle as patient zero of an experimental immunotherapy treatment with millions of Australians. In today's deepdive, we are going to play you a very special interview we did with Professor Richard Scolyer back in November 2024. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Professor Richard Scolyer AOProducer: 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.

Today's headlines include: Mourners have gathered at the Sydney Opera House to farewell former Australian of the year Professor Richard Scolyer. The Government’s strengthened anti-racism standards for Australian universities are now in effect. New polling data shows a slump in support for One Nation, after Pauline Hanson outlined her party’s policy aims during a recent address. And today’s good news: For the first time, humanoid robots have completed live surgeries. 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, the Federal Government has for the first time released a report tracking how AI is reshaping Australia’s workforce. It said there has been no evidence that AI has caused widespread job losses or major disruptions… yet. Which might be surprising considering the job cuts we have heard about. This report, from the government, does paint a bit of a different picture. But it also tells us what job are most at risk. We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. 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.

Today's headlines include: Telstra has been warned it could face a multimillion-dollar fine after this week’s widespread outages. Outspoken media figure and former Senator Derryn Hinch has died at the age of 82 after a long and public health battle. Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the UK’s next Prime Minister, after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Keir Starmer as leader. And today’s good news: The city of New York has announced funding to support a new pet‑food pantry program. 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.

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is falling apart. Ships have been attacked in a key shipping route, the U.S. has struck back, and Trump says the deal is "over." Today we're breaking down what's happened since Sunday, why a Supreme Leader who died months ago is only being buried this week, and whether we're heading back to full-blown war. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: Telstra says it has carried out 639 welfare checks on people whose calls to Triple Zero did not go through during outages earlier this week. The U.S. military says it has completed an additional ‌round of strikes against Iran, which it said were aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open. Childhood vaccination rates have fallen over the past five years while more Australians have chronic disease, according to a major report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. And today’s good news! A woman has set a new record for rowing solo from the U.S. west coast to Hawai’i, crossing the ocean in just 43 days. 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.

Yesterday, right-wing politician Nigel Farage resigned from the UK Parliament. The resignation comes as an investigation into his finances is currently underway. But who exactly is Farage, and why have we been hearing so much about him lately? On today's podcast, we're going to get to the bottom of that question, and work out why he's just walked away from the seat it took him seven attempts to win. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Avegail MatutinaVideo Editor: Rosa BowdenDonate to the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal here. Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: Telstra is still investigating the cause of a nationwide outage, but says call and data services have been restored to 90% of its customers. The consumer watchdog has announced a specialised taskforce to crack down on gambling scams, known as ‘scambling’. A cargo plane with five crew members on board is missing after it lost contact with air traffic control off the coast of Pakistan. And today’s good news: New research has revealed Earth may be home to more than three times as many insects as previously thought. Hosts: Emma Gillespie 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.

The death of a young Melbourne teacher on a suburban footy field has reignited conversations about player safety and intensified growing scrutiny of the AFL's concussion record. In today's deep dive, we'll unpack this tragedy, and the bigger reckoning about brain injuries in our national game. Sign up to TDA's Sport Newsletter here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised China for testing a long-range missile in the Pacific Ocean, after Australia and Fiji signed a historic defence pact. TikTok says it deployed crisis teams to prevent footage of the Bondi terror attack spreading within an hour and a half of the massacre, despite having no Australian content moderators. A British vessel travelling through the Strait of Hormuz has been struck and set on fire, UK officials have confirmed. And today’s good news: The U.S. state of Michigan will make it easier for kids to run their own lemonade stands, with a new bill to remove current permit and fee requirements. 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 another popular music festival announced its going on hiatus. Harvest Rock. We’ve talked a lot about the struggling live music scene post COVID on this podcast. But we’re not going to talk about that today. What we are going to talk about is Australia’s live theatre industry. Because while we’ve been watching music festivals suffer, another creative sector has been facing its own, similar challenges, with multiple big-budget shows axing performances in recent weeks. We’ll explain what’s going on, and the UK Government model that could offer a way out for Australia’s struggling stages.For more stories like this straight into your email inbox, sign up to TDA's Culture Newsletter here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: Australia has signed off on a major defence alliance with Fiji, as the Government seeks to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific. Melbourne’s tobacco wars have escalated after a ram raid overnight saw a row of 10 shops engulfed by flames. A funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been held in Tehran. And today’s good news: In an Australian-first, jet fuel made from used cooking oil will be introduced at Brisbane airport. 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.

Last week, something unusual happened in Canberra. A group of Australia’s best musicians, artists and writers came together outside Parliament House. Not to perform but to rally. They were there to deliver a message to the Albanese Government: don't sell us out to Big Tech. On today's podcast, I'm going to explain what they're actually worried about, why the Government is spending billions courting some of the world's biggest tech companies, and what Australian creatives stand to lose if things go wrong. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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 cost of living crisis has changed a lot of things for young Aussies. What we eat, where we live, whether we can afford to go out. But one of the other consequences is what this economic crisis is doing to our health. Not just our physical health, but our mental health, our relationship with our bodies, and our ability to access the medical care we actually need. So this week, we went directly to our listeners and asked you about your own experiences. Have you ever delayed accessing healthcare because of rising costs? What about exercising or getting in with a psychologist? It turns out there is a trend emerging, which we’re going to unpack in today’s deep dive. This podcast is produced with insights from Revo Fitness. However, everything we’re about to talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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.

Today's headlines include: People have been urged not to panic buy eggs as more cases of bird flu are detected around the country. AFL great Nicky Winmar has been found guilty of assault after attacking a woman in northern Victoria. A norovirus outbreak on board the Ruby Princess cruise ship has left more than 120 passengers and crew members sick. Today’s good news: A new study has found abandoned farmland can be successfully transformed into wildflower grassland habitat, without the need for expensive and labour-intensive seeding. 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.

CW: Today's episode discusses distressing details, and may not be suitable for everyone. This week, Australian man Simon Peter Carman was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thanchanok Donhomla in Thailand. The Australian was arrested at Bangkok airport while allegedly trying to board a flight to Perth, before the teenager’s body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks. In today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack what we know about this story, the charges Carman is facing and what comes next.1800 Respect: 1800 737 732 Hosts: Zara Seidler and Elliot LawryProducer: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: The death toll from two back to back earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,295, as the Australian Government pledges $2 million in aid. Australian shoe retailer Betts will close most of its stores, as it enters voluntary administration after 134 years in business. At least eight people are dead and more than 30 others are injured after a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. And today’s good news: Millions of Socceroos fans will be able to watch Saturday’s make-or-break World Cup clash with Egypt at the pub, with both the NSW and Victorian state governments relaxing licensing laws for the game. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

The consumer watchdog is suing Amazon over the ads on its streaming service Prime Video. It says the tech giant unfairly charged more than a million subscribers by telling them to pay more to keep watching ad-free. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what you need to know about the case. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: An international search effort is underway to find an Australian traveler missing in Mexico. A Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two others have been injured in an explosion at an apartment building in Monaco. Anthropic says the U.S. Government has lifted a ban on its Fable and Mythos AI models, weeks after the company was ordered to ‌suspend access to the platforms over national security risks. And today’s good news: Genetics may hold the answer to combating the spread of deadly tumours in Tasmanian devils, as scientists make progress on a vaccine. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

Today marks the start of a new financial year, which means a raft of new measures are now in effect – from a payrise for 2.7 million workers, to tax and super changes, and a variety of new federal and state-specific laws. We’ll take you through all the 1 July updates in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherVideo Editor: Rosa Bowden Shot on Fujifilm. 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.

Today's headlines include: Police are appealing for information from the public to track down the author of threatening letters sent to high profile people in the community, including politicians. Six people have been shot dead at a shelter for mothers ‌and children in northern Germany. Two men have faced court over allegations they accessed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal bank account. And today’s good news! A rare southern right whale mother and baby have been spotted in Botany Bay and off Bondi Beach in Sydney. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.