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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 ...

Good(ish) news for the economy

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that...

Why Israel is protesting

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Protests and strikes have continued in Israel this week in response to judicial reforms that will limit the powers of its Supreme Court. The reform pa...

Casual or permanent: which would you choose?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Casual employees who work consistent hours could have the option to become permanent employees under a new Government proposal. Employment Minister To...

What the global heatwave means for Australia's summer

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first week of this month was the hottest week on record according to the World Meteorological Organisation, but the Northern Hemisphere has contin...

A shakeup for Aussie unis

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following a review into higher education, the Federal Government has shed light on planned reforms for the university sector, including scrapping a ru...

Will 'Barbenheimer' save Australian cinema?

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barbie and Oppenheimer shouldn’t have anything in common. One is a nostalgic trip with Barbie into the ‘real’ world, the other is an epic thrill...

More than football

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time! The FIFA Women’s World Cup starts today and we are super excited. This event is going to be the most attended women’s sporting event ...

Did Victoria just get the Commonwealth Games cancelled?

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just last year, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was announcing the Commonwealth Games would be held in his state. He said while it would cost a subst...

30,000 COVID fines to be challenged in court

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Around 60,000 fines were issued in NSW for public health order breaches during the pandemic. Now, the Redfern Legal Centre is seeking for 29,000 fines...

Why actors walked out on their own premiere

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The union for Hollywood actors has gone on strike for the first time in 43 years after failing to agree a pay deal with media giants including Netflix...

Why do politicians want Prime Energy banned?

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Around the world, people have been going absolutely crazy for influencers Logan Paul and KSI’s drink brand ‘Prime’. But now a U.S. senator is ca...

Who is responsible when a volcano erupts?

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A trial has begun in a New Zealand Court over the Whakaari White Island Volcano eruption which saw 22 people, including many Australians, lose their l...

The call to address sexual violence at unis

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 40 university groups and individuals have signed an open letter calling for an independent body to respond to sexual violence at universities. Th...

The Threads vs Twitter cage match

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 70 million people have already joined Meta’s new social media app ‘Threads’, which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is “way beyond” expect...

“Crude and cruel”: Findings from the Robodebt Royal Commission

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A landmark report has been handed down by the Royal Commission on Robodebt, a scheme which saw welfare recipients charged over $1.7 billion in unlawfu...

Could women be more susceptible to concussions than men?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former AFLW player Heather Anderson has become the first professional female athlete in the world to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopath...

An update on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney has outlined new details about how the Government’s proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament will wo...

What is happening in France?

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The shooting of Nahel Merzouk by French police sparked days of protests and riots across the country. According to the BBC, thousands have been arrest...

Would you donate your eggs or sperm to a stranger?

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s first free public egg and sperm bank has opened in Victoria. The goal is to help people who for whatever reason, are experiencing infert...

The U.S ban on race-based college admissions

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A U.S. Supreme Court decision means universities in the U.S. will no longer be able to consider race when selecting prospective students. This means m...

Should online gambling ads be banned?

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A parliamentary committee wants to ban all online gambling ads, which are common in the sports world. Two-thirds of those who gamble on sports are at ...

Berejiklian corruption findings will be released today

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ICAC, The NSW corruption watchdog, will today release its findings into its investigation of former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. This is the same ...

Bad blood over Taylor Swift tickets

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The second round of pre-sale tickets for Taylor Swift’s Australian shows will be released today. But after Monday’s release led to the ticket webs...

What happened in Russia?

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While an attempt to overthrow Russia’s leadership has been unsuccessful, it has still raised questions about Putin’s leadership and war effort. In...

One year on from Roe v. Wade

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a year since the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision to qu...

Seven years on, is the UK feeling Regrexit?

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union seven years ago today. The referendum divided old from young, Scotland and Northern Ireland from ...

Should recreational cannabis be decriminalised?

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bills to legalise cannabis were introduced to parliaments in NSW, Victoria and WA in a coordinated push this week. The draft laws were tabled by membe...

How is AI changing the music industry?

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence and music has been in the headlines lately, from The Beatles using AI to release new music, to the Grammys announcing updates ...

Chatting to Akuch Kuol Anyieth on World Refugee Day

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and researcher Akuch Kuol Anyieth joins Sam and Zara on the podcast in honour of World Refugee Day. Akuch is currently researching family viole...