The Daily Aus

Behind The Mirror

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago, Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech. But what led to that moment? And what's happened since? In this special episode of TDA, ...

NSW Government’s anti-protest laws to be challenged in court

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A legal challenge against a NSW law imposing jail sentences and heavy fines for protesters blocking major infrastructure was launched in the Supreme C...

The Government Will Scrap nearly 200,000 Robodebt Cases

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced the Federal Government plans to scrap 197,000 outstanding cases associated with 'Robodebt', th...

Is China’s economy in trouble?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China's economy is facing its biggest threat for decades. But unlike most other countries, its problems have nothing to do with rising prices. We'll ...

An update on Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Harvey Weinstein faces a LA jury charged with the assault of five different women, the fifth anniversary of the explosive New Yorker and New York T...

Biden pardons all federal offences of simple cannabis possession

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would pardon anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis at the federal le...

Will the world end extreme poverty by 2030?

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The World Bank has said the world isn’t on track to meet its goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. In fact, despite some promising signs of progre...

Time for revolution: the short history of modern Iran

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world is watching as women across Iran take to the streets to protest the rule of the 'morality police', burning burqas and cutting their hair. Ho...

Kim K Kaught in Krypto Kurrency Konundrum

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of people are influenced by Kim Kardashian - so when she told her followers to purchase crypto, they did. Now, the celebrity has agreed to pa...

Should Australia have an inquiry into media diversity?

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Independent MP Zoe Daniel is calling for an inquiry into Australia's concentrated media landscape. It's not a new idea - Kevin Rudd's petition calling...

Is Russia losing the war in Ukraine?

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many new headlines each week on the war in Ukraine that it can be hard to keep track. But zoom out a little and a noticeable shift has pl...

'One of the worst storms to hit the U.S'

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Ian has reached the U.S. after causing mass damage in Cuba. It's been estimated over 2 million people in Florida are experiencing power outa...

The latest on the Optus cyber attack

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About 10 million Australians received a nasty surprise in the middle of their public holiday last week, when Optus announced they’d been the victim ...

The British Pound is crashing

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing an economic crisis in her first weeks in office. The pound has plummeted and the Bank of England is warning ...

Why are women taking to the streets in Iran?

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are now entering our 11th day of protests in Iran, where at least 41 people have died in the ongoing chaos following the death of a young woman at ...

TDA Talks with Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paid parental leave, Jobseeker, violence against women and gambling. We've covered all these topics on the podcast before. But this morning we speak t...

Allegations of racism at Hawthorn AFL club

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A series of disturbing allegations have surfaced about the treatment of First Nations players at the Hawthorn football club.An investigation will foll...

The cost of living crisis is a global crisis

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all pretty well aware that the price of daily essentials is going up in Australia – including petrol, groceries, and housing.But take a look...

Why 50 refugees were sent to Martha's Vineyard

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Florida governor Ron DeSantis put 50 refugees on a one-way private flight to Martha’s Vineyard - a tiny island northeast of New York City...

How Tasmania will limit gambling losses

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gambling is big business in Australia, especially pokies. So it's pretty big news that the Tasmanian government wants to limit losses. In today's deep...

Australia's first uterus transplant

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kirsty hopes to receive her mother's uterus, and grow a child in the same womb where she once grew. In today's deep dive, we talk to one of 12 potenti...

Free booze and dirty money: why the Star Casino might lose its licence

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Star Casino has been found unfit to hold a casino licence in NSW. A report found "systemic governance, risk and cultural failures" at the casino. ...

Famine is knocking at Somalia's door

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In their warning, the UN said, "we are in the last minute, of the 11th hour to prevent a full-blown disaster.” Last time Somalia experienced famine,...

The inquest into Melissa Caddick's death

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The police announced Melissa Caddick was dead after her foot washed up on the beaches of New South Wales’ South Coast in 2021. But there’s still ...

What King Charles III means for Australia

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

King Charles III is now the ruler of Australia. But what does that mean, and how much power does he really have? We'll tell you what you need to know ...

Queen Elizabeth II has died and consent classifications

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to be honest, we didn't see this coming. News has broken overnight that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. We'll bring you a de...

What you need to know about early childcare education shutdowns

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Around 1,000 childcare centres shut early yesterday, with early childhood educators protesting conditions in the sector. There are currently more th...

The Government is cutting taxes for Australia's top earners

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is facing calls to scrap some controversial tax cuts that would benefit some of Australia’s top earners. They’re called Stage three...

Should the government expand paid parental leave?

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it's a "worthy idea", but that the Government is restricted by "budget constraints". So where does that leave wo...

Raising their voices: sexual harassment and discrimination in the music industry

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new report 55% of people have experienced sexual harassment and 78% have experienced sexism in the music industry. But far from shockin...

What you need to know about China's persecution of the Uyghur community

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A United Nations report has found evidence of "serious human rights violations", including torture against the Uyghur community and other ethnic minor...

Everything you need to know about Gorbachev

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The man credited with helping to end the cold war has passed away at the age of 91. In today's deep dive, we look at his legacy and some history that ...

Jimmy Barnes, fossil fuels and a tractor

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate, gifts and stocks. We now know who in parliament has what, because of their declarations of interests. This means we have a better idea of...

Over 1,000 deaths in Pakistan floods

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One-third of the country could be underwater by the time the floods subside. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive.And listen to t...

Two months since Roe v. Wade

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In June we brought you news that Roe v. Wade had been overturned. In today's deep dive, we look at what's happened since: the states that have banned ...

Why is Lachlan Murdoch suing an Australian news site?

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If it were a boxing match, you would have Lachlan Murdoch, boss of Fox News in one corner, and independent Australian news platform Crikey in the othe...

Six months on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Ukrainian Independence Day, to fighting near nuclear plants and the death of Darya Dugina, tensions are rising. In today's deep dive, we'll catch...

Why you're paying more to see a doctor

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If it seems like finding a bulk billing doctor is becoming harder, you're not alone. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has said seeing a doctor in A...

How same-sex marriage has divided the Anglican Church

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A disagreement over same-sex marriage has led to a group breaking away from the Anglican Church. It's called the Diocese of the Southern Cross and bel...

What young liberals say the coalition got wrong at the last election

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Young Liberals have spoken out since the Coalition’s loss at the last election and blamed “genuine inaction” on climate change, as well as a...

Can psychedelics help treat anxiety?

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, will...

Victoria's path to a treaty with First Nations people

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is the only commonwealth country that that has not signed a treaty with First Nations people. This week landmark legislation passed in Victo...

Scott Morrison and the secret swear-ins

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We now know of five portfolios where Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as a minister during his time as prime minister. So why did he do it? An...

Everything you need to know about the fatwa on Salman Rushdie

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Iconic author Salman Rushdie has had a price on his head for over three decades. Translators and an editor of his work have been attacked - some have ...

One year since Kabul fell

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One year ago today we brought you news that Kabul had fallen. Since then, Amnesty International has described the Taliban's treatment of women and gir...

Teachers told us they aren't coping

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The government has warned Australia could face a shortage of up to 4,100 secondary school teachers in the next few years. And research released in May...

Saudi Arabia, golf and sportswashing

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you mix Saudi Arabian royalty with lots of money and the world's best golfers? International outrage ensues. In today's deep dive, S...

Should junk food advertisements be banned for kids?

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The average 5 to 8 year old will watch 4 hours of junk food ads each year. But new independent MP, Dr Sophie Scamps wants to change that. She's propo...

Pornhub, Visa and the court

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A U.S. court has found that Visa could be sued for conspiring to profit from child abuse material posted to Pornhub. So how did the financial services...

What you need to know about Victoria's new stealthing and consent legislation

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bill proposes an affirmative consent model, the criminalisation of stealthing and stronger laws on image-based sexual abuse. But what does it all ...

The Beyonce, Uber and pizza venn diagram

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market has taken a hit, but not everyone is losing out. Maddy and Sophie from 'Your'e in Good Company' serve up a delicious slice of investm...

Why China is angry at Nancy Pelosi

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China had warned visiting Taiwan would be "playing with fire", but Nancy Pelosi did it anyway. There's a lot to get your head around when it comes to ...

The U.S. just killed one of its “most wanted terrorists”

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden has confirmed that the U.S. has successfully killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a so called 'mastermind' behind the 9/11 te...

Why the territories can’t make laws on voluntary assisted dying

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bill was introduced to Federal Parliament yesterday that, if passed, would end the ban on voluntary assisted dying in Australia’s two territories,...

What you need to know about Australia's next referendum

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has presented a very important question; a draft of what would be Australia's first referendum in over two decades. And if Australi...

Cloudy with a chance of economic storms

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an economic forecast, and warning: there are cloudy days ahead. Tom joins Sam and Zara straight from Parliament H...

Why is the government's emission target 43%?

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to school for parliament and the government's climate change bill is a top priority. They've already introduced it to the House of Represent...

The pope's apology

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pope has said sorry to the Indigenous people of Canada for atrocities committed by the Catholic Church. Zara and Sam reflect on this act of acknow...

Why the WHO is warning us about monkeypox

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monkeypox is the new disease in the news. The WHO has classified it alongside only two others as of the highest level of concern. Why? How do you kno...