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What it takes to get an emergency abortion in Texas
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a woman in Texas made headlines around the world after she was banned from accessing an abortion despite being told it was necessary to “...
Your employer's new responsibility on sexual harassment
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From this week, businesses in Australia are now legally required to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This is called a ‘positive duty’, ...
The plan to fix a “broken” migration system
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Government has announced a strategy to “fix Australia’s broken migration system”. This comes after a significant increase in net mig...
Why Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned as Premier
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A little over a month ago TDA editor Bili FitzSimons asked Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about her leadership plans. At that point, Palaszczuk said sh...
Politics wrapped: what happened in 2023?
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The political year has come to an end with parliament concluding its final sitting day last week. Looking back on the year that was, the big political...
What's going wrong with the NDIS?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, an independent review of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme made 26 recommendations for Australia’s governments to better...
The immigration laws the Government rushed to pass
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last sitting week for Parliament, but a lot has been going on in Canberra over the past month. Four people who were recently released from in...
Are Coles and Woolies overcharging customers?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coles and Woolworths are set to front a Senate Inquiry over allegations they’re overcharging their customers. The supermarkets will likely face ques...
Why doctors can’t talk about assisted dying on the phone
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state. But a new Federal Court ruling means it’s illegal for doctors to give patients info...
How the holidays could impact eating disorders
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Butterfly Foundation, the national charity dedicated to supporting Australians living with eating disorders, is expecting a surge in calls to its ...
What are the new rules for vapes?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier in the year, Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping measures to crack down on the use of vapes in Australia. Several of these measures...
Birth defects & a national apology: What is Thalidomide?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide, a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug cau...
Why Australian netball players aren’t getting paid
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boyco...
What we know about child sex offenders in Australia
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey was...
Far-right politicians win in Argentina and the Netherlands
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms. In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected presid...
Are you not having kids for the climate?
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. I...
Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media outlets?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after all...
The global threat of loneliness
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat and has launched a commission to tackle the issue. Social ...
How the ChatGPT co-founder got fired
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, was removed as CEO of OpenAI - the tech company behind ChatGPT. Altman co-...
Is the bulk billing era over?
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The number of GP clinics bulk billing all their patients has halved in the last year according to a new report from the Royal Australian College of Ge...
Why thousands of students are striking today
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, thousands of young people are expected to skip school to strike for climate action. The Schools Strike 4 Climate protests have been gaining mom...
Why can rich companies pay no tax?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that more than 800 of Australia’s largest companies paid no company tax in the 2021-2022 financial year? The list includes compa...
Ceasefire or humanitarian pause: What’s the difference?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ou may have heard calls for a ceasefire in recent coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. These calls have been made at protests around the...
Why the High Court ruled indefinite detention unlawful
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian High Court has determined that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. This decision has led to the release of at least 80 people...
Why a war crime whistleblower could go to jail
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, David McBride, a man who spoke out about alleged war crimes committed by Australian soldiers, is facing trial. He is accused of unlawfully ...
Why is China’s economy on “the brink of a cliff”?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve spoken a lot on this podcast about how Australia, and in fact much of the world, is battling inflation. But in China the current economic situ...
How is Australia tracking towards net zero?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated we need to do more to ensure we have enough renewable energy to meet our targets. When we talk about the climate,...
Can we support people with ADHD better?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A senate committee has been looking at how to remove some of the barriers to receiving an ADHD diagnosis and support. We’ve heard in the past from T...
The rise and fall of the crypto king
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was once called the crypto king. Now he’s facing up to 100 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of fr...
Why a convicted terrorist is getting his citizenship back
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A convicted terrorist who’s been in jail for 18 years has been given the green light to have his Australian citizenship restored. So, who is Abdul N...
A new campaign to 'save' teaching
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new government campaign, ‘Be That Teacher’ is trying to inspire a new generation of educators . This comes as Australia faces a national teacher...
Are Australian workers underpaid?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a lawsuit was launched against supermarket chain Aldi for underpaying workers up to $150 million. Does Australia have a wage theft problem?...
Chanel Contos on how to end gendered violence
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we reported the news that a young woman was killed at a Sydney school. It comes as a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studie...
Why Bruce Lehrmann couldn’t be named until now
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few months, you've likely seen headlines that referred to a ‘high-profile man’ who’d been charged with rape in the Queensland city...
TDA interviews QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a TDA exclusive, Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Queensland Premier to talk about pressing issues in the state. From the cost of living, to you...
The Daily Aus in the White House
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Daily Aus is in the U.S. to cover Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s state visit. While here, TDA had the the opportunity to sit down with two of...
Inflation is up again. Are interest rates next?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest inflation numbers released yesterday showed prices rose by more than the RBA had hoped. It means could soon be hearing three words we haven...
Why is Iceland's PM on strike?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of people across Iceland, including its Prime Minister, have taken part in a 24-hour national women's strike. Iceland is ranked number one i...
Why are more young Aussies going hungry?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living crisis is to blame for an increasing number of Australians going hungry, according to Foodbank's latest Hunger Report. With more yo...
How does Australia's parental leave policy stack up?
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Federal Government introduced legislation to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks. What does the proposal look like, why is it bein...
Where is Nedd Brockmann now?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been one year since Nedd Brockmann made headlines for running across the whole of Australia, from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sy...
Can ketamine treat depression?
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ketamine is commonly used in medicine as an anaesthetic. Now, it’s also being used to treat depression, after low doses of the drug were found to "q...
Who is NZ's new prime minister?
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Jacinda Ardern era is officially over. As Australians went to the polls for the Voice referendum on Saturday, New Zealanders voted in their nation...
The latest on Israel and Gaza
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of the month, an ongoing conflict in the Middle East boiled over when Hamas launched a surprise wide scale attack on Israel. It has promp...
What happens now that Australia’s voted no?
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend, Australia voted against enshrining a Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. Every state and territory except the ACT voted no. So what...
The Voice explained Part 5: How would a Voice be different?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ve taken you back to where the Voice began, and explained its journey from Uluru to Canberra and right around the country. In this epi...
The Voice explained Part 4: Albanese on if the Voice fails
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ve taken you back to where the Voice began, and explained its journey from Uluru to Canberra and right around the country. In this epi...
The Voice explained Part 3: Voices from country
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea co...
The Voice explained Part 2: From Uluru to Canberra
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea co...
The Voice explained Part 1: Where did the Voice come from?
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea co...
France: Where the bedbugs bite
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rumours are true. There’s a bedbug crisis unfolding in France. It’s sparked widespread public health concern, forced schools to close, and rai...
Why the U.S. House is in chaos
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s big news out of the U.S.! For the first time in its history, the house speaker has been ousted. So who is the house speaker, and why is this...
Should TDA stop using trigger warnings?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why we use trigger warnings the way we do? Or why we put a warning on some stories but not others? In an effort to explore how ...
Does Penny Wong think we’re on the brink of war?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a special interview episode, TDA’s editor Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Foreign Minister to talk about everything from world peace, Julian ...
Is Hollywood back?
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Writers Guild of America has reached a deal with Hollywood studios, meaning their strike is officially over. In the deep dive, we’ll let you kno...
What to do if police ask to strip search you
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Less than a third of police strip searches across 5 festivals between 2021 and 2022 in NSW followed proper legal processes according to an audit by th...
What is Daniel Andrews’ legacy?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know the former Victorian Premier for his North Face jackets and extremely long COVID-19 era press conferences, but he is also known for his socia...
Why Russell Brand hasn’t gone quiet
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK detectives have launched an official investigation into Russell Brand, amid claims of rape and sexual assault. As the allegations against the Holly...
Is Australia ready for bushfire season?
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of firefighting and community advocates are meeting with Government representatives for Australia’s first-ever 'Bushfire Preparedness' summ...
The Murdoch ‘real life Succession’ legacy
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The TV show Succession is playing out in real life after Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chair of News Corp and Fox Corporation. The 92-year-old’s el...
The beginning of the end for Airbnb?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an Australian first, the Victorian Government has announced a new tax on Airbnb. This comes as a new rule in New York stops people from renting out...
Dylan Alcott on the change he doesn’t want you to notice
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know Dylan from his time as Australian of the year and for his sporting achievements. Now he’s working to change the way people with disabilitie...
Australia’s endometriosis problem
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rate of endometriosis hospitalisations has doubled for 20 to 24-year-olds in the last decade, according to a new report from the Australian Instit...
A step closer to a four-day work week
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you had a three day weekend every week? Start a side hustle, catch up on life admin, or just spend some quality time with your co...
Why the Federal Coalition wants to stop ACT’s drug laws
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ACT is set to decriminalise possession of small amounts of illicit drugs next month, but the Federal Coalition is trying to stop the legislation p...
Social media’s eating disorder ‘algorithm’
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, eating disorder survivors and support advocates met with politicians and social media bosses in Federal Parliament. The meeting coincided w...
Is Google too good?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Google is in court facing allegations it has illegally monopolised the internet. The Department of Justice is claiming Google is unfairly l...
How Ozempic created the EU's biggest company
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of Ozempic, the diabetes medication that went viral on TikTok for being a so-called 'miracle weight loss drug'. Now the company who...
What happened in Morocco?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, killing at least 2,000 people. With the death toll expected to rise, many are still missi...
What’s happening with the Government and Qatar Airways?
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have been hearing stories in the news over the last few weeks about the Federal Government facing questions over Qatar Airways. On the surface...
The NSW power play: Eraring explained
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country’s biggest coal-fired Power Station, Eraring, was meant to close in 2025. Instead, the NSW Government has extended operations after warni...
Spanish Football’s #MeToo moment
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The coach of Spain’s women’s soccer team has been fired. It’s the latest in a series of events pointing to radical cultural shifts in the sport’...
Australia’s first-ever autism strategy
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s first-ever autism strategy is being developed, to improve the lives of Autistic Australians across key outcomes – from mental health, ...
Should employers go to jail for underpaying staff?
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has introduced legislation aimed at closing what it calls workplace law ‘loopholes’. Under the new laws, employers who deliberately...
A sneak peak inside No Silly Questions
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of writing, Sam and Zara are eagerly releasing their first book, No Silly Questions, this week. In a special episode of the podcast, w...
Should porn sites have age restrictions?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has stopped short of setting an age limit for online pornography. This is despite the fact that according to eSafety research more than...
What are you voting for on October 14?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official: we now have the date Australians will go to the polls and vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what is the...
Does Qantas owe you money?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Senate Inquiry has accused Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce, of misleading the Australian public. The outgoing Qantas boss faced a 90-minute grilling this wee...
The QLD law overriding human rights
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Queensland Government has passed an amendment allowing children to be kept alongside adult offenders in police watchhouses, instead of being trans...
Is Japan’s nuclear wastewater dump safe?
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Japan has begun releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The UN has signed off on the plan, ...
Poorer, hotter, older: The Government’s crystal ball
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every few years the Government shares its predictions about where Australia is headed and what sort of country it thinks we’ll be in the decades ahe...
Slavery in 2023 & how it impacts you
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
50 million people are living in slavery around the world. Despite global efforts to end modern slavery, the number of enslaved people has increased by...
The UK’s worst serial killer of children
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The worst serial killer of children in modern UK history has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Lucy Letby was a neonatal nurse when she...
Will betting bans help with problem gambling?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australians spend more money gambling online per person than anywhere else in the world. Now, the Federal Government has launched a new initiative to ...
Welcome to Earth’s new chapter
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may not have heard of Crawford Lake in Canada… because at first glance, it’s really just a sinkhole. But for those in the know, this little bo...
Why some kids won’t go to school
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School attendance has dropped since the pandemic, and a Senate inquiry says something called ‘school refusal’ could be to blame. Unlike ‘wagging...
Why NSW teachers are angry
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NSW Teachers Federation says it has been betrayed by the NSW Government in wage negotiations - and teachers are angry too. One teacher told us thi...
Ask us anything
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two years ago, back when The Daily Aus was a little company of four people, Penguin approached us and asked if we wanted to write a book. Now, we are ...
The fires worsening Maui’s housing crisis
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The deadliest U.S. wildfires in over a century are burning in Hawai’i. The historic town of Lahaina almost “burnt to the ground” with more loss ...
From selling lamingtons to selling out stadiums: the history of the Matildas
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Women’s World Cup has broken records and captured the imagination of the country, with the nation well and truly rallying behind the Matildas’...
Can you get rich from being played on the radio?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A cap limiting how much performers are paid for radio plays is under the spotlight this week. Independent Senator David Pocock is calling for reform o...
How AI could replace actors
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all spent enough time with ChatGPT to guess how AI might pose a threat to writers, but when it comes to performing roles, are actors' jobs equ...
Why is the Bruce Lehrmann case back in the news?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An independent inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case was handed down on Monday. This has been an ongoing news story with lots of twists...
Dumping carbon at the bottom of the ocean
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial plan to store carbon at the bottom of the ocean is dividing Australian politicians. On the one hand, the Government says this process ...
An interview with the Shadow Minister for Youth, Angie Bell
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we brought you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimon’s interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly. Now we have an interview with her politic...
Does Albanese want the housing bill to fail?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has reintroduced its housing bill to Parliament this week. It’s previously faced opposition from both the Liberals, Greens and some I...
Sexual harassment & fat-shaming: Why Lizzo’s being sued
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzo is being sued by three dancers for a toxic workplace, with allegations including sexual harassment and fat-shaming. The lawsuit is seeking damag...
A win or a warning for the Great Barrier Reef?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UNESCO has delayed its decision to classify the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’, welcoming steps from the Australian Government to protect the r...
How much does it cost to kill someone?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent spate of gun violence in Sydney escalated last week when five people were shot in five days. It follows the murder of a man once known as the...
An interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn’t know we had a Minister for Youth, you wouldn’t be alone. In today’s deep dive, TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons asks the Minister what ...