Today's headlines include: The inflation rate has increased to 3.2%, its highest level in over a year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The Australian Federal Police has announced a new taskforce to crack down on what it called “crimefluencer” networks targeting young girls online. A 72-year-old patient has died after a woman allegedly cut off the gas supply to two southern Sydney hospitals. And today’s good news: The 2025 AFL Open – an event for footballers with an intellectual disability and wheelchair players – is continuing for a third day in Melbourne, ahead of a series of grand final matches tomorrow. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie 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.

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