Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate increased to a four-year high in September, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows. Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered his condolences to the loved ones of a soldier killed in a training incident in Queensland. Australian Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement. And today’s good news: An image of the world's rarest hyena species (which took a decade to capture) has won the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Hosts: Emma Gillspie and Lucy TassellProducer: Lucy Tassell 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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