The Daily Aus
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Headlines: Jailed Aussie whistleblower's new appeal bid
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Jailed whistleblower David McBride has lodged an appeal application to Australia’s highest court, seeking to overturn...
The good news you missed this week
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a particularly tense time around the world, as we've covered on the podcast this week. But we want to bring you something different fo...
Headlines: Monthly inflation eases to 2.1%
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Prices rose by 2.1% in the year to May, according to monthly inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (AB...
Your Middle East questions, answered
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly two weeks now, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a war that has kept the world anxiously waiting to see what happens next.As we have cov...
Headlines: Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Israel and Iran have now both agreed to a ceasefire deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump early this morning. Meanw...
The U.S. strikes on Iran, explained
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, the U.S. struck Iran. It’s the largest attack America has ever carried out on Iran, and comes amid a war between Iran and Isra...
Headlines: Albanese supports U.S. decision to strike Iran
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The Australian Government has confirmed its support for the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while repeating cal...
Why a baby was born to a dead woman
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Several months ago, a U.S. woman named Adriana Smith had a medical emergency and ended up in hospital. Doctors found blood clots on her brain, and she...
The changes coming to your super
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the amount of superannuation you get paid is about to change? As of 1 July, the minimum amount of super you receive is about to increase....
Headlines: ADF deployed to Middle East to evacuate Australians
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The Federal Government will send defence assets to the Middle East to assist in the evacuation of Australians. Austra...
The $100 million AI job offers
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Meta made its second-largest acquisition ever, buying a major stake in AI company Scale AI for $21 billion. But that's just the beginning o...
Headlines: Closing arguments wrap in Erin Patterson murder trial
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The jury in the trial of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is a step closer to deliberations, with the defence makin...
The underworld's social media recruits
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, three people were shot in a lunchtime attack on a Western Sydney kebab shop. The incident, described by NSW Premier Chris Minns as “s...
Headlines: Three Australians arrested over Bali shooting
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Three Australians have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Bali. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is consi...
The sunscreen controversy, explained
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past week, you might have seen some commentary around sunscreens online.This is all because of some research consumer advocacy group Choice d...
Headlines: Trump leaves the G7 early amid Middle East crisis
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit early, cancelling plans to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.Police have confirme...
Why are Israel and Iran fighting?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Long-simmering tensions between Iran and Israel have broken into a full-scale exchange of hostilities, following Israeli strikes on nuclear sites and ...
Headlines: The latest on Iran and Israel
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missile attacks between Iran and Israel have now entered their fourth day.Police have caught a man suspected of fatally shooting a U.S. Democrat repre...
TDA interviews the leader of the Liberal Party
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been listening to The Daily Aus for a while, you’ll know we’ve been waiting quite some time to get the leader of the Liber...
How to avoid getting scammed this tax time
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tax time is right around the corner, and there’s a whole range of things to think about at this time of year. There’s your actual tax retu...
Headlines: Israel launches strikes on Iran
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The Israeli Defense Forces have today fired missiles at nuclear and military facilities in Iran. Just one person has ...
Declining fertility rates, explained
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the United Nations released its most comprehensive report yet on the state of fertility around the world. The report confirmed that global ...
Headlines: Fair Work finds Griffith Uni underpaid staff by $8.3m
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The U.S. Defence Department (the Pentagon) has announced its reviewing AUKUS – a submarine deal between Australia, th...
What's going on in LA?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protests on the streets of LA are continuing, after the city's mayor announced a curfew and state of emergency. Demonstrations have been escalating si...
Headlines: Qantas announces Jetstar Asia closure
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Qantas has announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Asia, with up to 500 jobs expected to be impacted.&nbs...
The aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, explained
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An aid ship sailing to Gaza was intercepted by Israel this week. Its passengers, including Greta Thunberg, claimed they had been kidnapped, while Isra...
Headlines: LAPD investigating after Aussie reporter hit with rubber bullet
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The LA Police Department has launched a formal investigation into the shooting of a Channel Nine journalist who was reporti...
Erin Patterson's testimony, explained
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Erin Patterson, who is accused of the murder of three people and the attempted murder of another, took the stand in her own defence. Patter...
Taylor Swift's album saga, explained
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About two weeks ago, Taylor Swift announced that she bought the masters to her first six albums, meaning she now effectively owns all of her albums an...
Are we in a youth body image crisis?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A large-scale study has found that over half of young Australians are dissatisfied with their bodies. Butterfly Foundation’s latest BodyKind You...
Headlines: Jumping castle operator cleared over school tragedy
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: A Tasmanian jumping castle operator has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing over a 2021 incident that killed six children.&...
What leads to intimate partner violence?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than one in three men report using intimate partner violence – any behaviour in an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual or ps...
Headlines: No confidence vote against Tas Premier passes
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Tasmanian voters will head to an early election after a no-confidence motion was passed against Liberal Premier Jeremy Rock...
Are Musk and Trump fighting?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have seen that Elon Musk has criticised a bill brought forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk called Trump’s bill a “disgust...
Headlines: Independent wins Sydney seat by 26 votes
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The economy grew by 0.2% in the first three months of 2025, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) f...
The new Botox rules for young people
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The growing popularity of cosmetic procedures like injectables and fillers has sparked growing concerns about patient safety, regulation, and the resp...
Headlines: Minimum wage to increase by 3.5%
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.5% from 1 July, following a decision from the Fair Work Commission, Australia&...
Why your HECS just went up, not down
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember that the Government promised to take 20% off student loans if they won the election. So, why did everyone’s HECS debts just inc...
Headlines: PM rejects U.S. calls to boost defence spending
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected calls from the U.S. to boost Australia’s military spending. The Fe...
A blueprint for disability employment
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're starting the week with a good news story about a community organisation working to dismantle barriers to inclusion in the workplace. Bianca Ster...
Headlines: One Nation doubles its Senate seats
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The political party One Nation has doubled its representation in the Senate to four seats. Mourners have gathered in ...
The legal bid to stop a school from going co-ed
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A legal challenge to block a Sydney private boys school from going co-ed failed in a NSW court this week. Newington College’s plan to open enrol...
Headlines: Ley defends number of women in shadow cabinet
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has defended the number of women appointed to her shadow cabinet, following criticism about a ...
The return of the Coalition
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After days of negotiations and just over a week after announcing their break-up, the Coalition is back together. Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley and N...
Headlines: Inflation holds steady at 2.4%
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to April, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Independen...
The latest on aid in Gaza
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Israel’s blockade of food and aid supplies into Gaza "outrageous". His comments came a...
Headlines: WA announces Stolen Generations redress payments
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The WA Government has announced it will compensate survivors of the Stolen Generations under a new redress scheme. Af...
Why has the U.S. granted white South Africans refugee status?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, a group of white South African refugees arrived in the U.S. after an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump claims ...
Headlines: Vic flood warning as ADF assist clean up in NSW
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Communities along the Victorian coast are bracing for flooding after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a coastal hazard warn...
The global sports event encouraging doping
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine the Olympics, except all the athletes are on performance enhancing drugs. Enter: The Enhanced Games. The competition has been at the centre of...
Is tracking your partner healthy?
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years, there has been a growing conversation about coercive control in romantic relationships. Last year, NSW became the first...
Headlines: PM says extreme weather "occurring more frequently"
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Four people have been confirmed dead amid the New South Wales flood crisis, with at least one other person still missing. T...
How Australia is tackling endometriosis
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis has been in the headlines this week, with the announcement of a new specialised clinic, and a data drop from Australia’s health in...
Headlines: Death toll from NSW floods rises to two
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Two people are dead and two others are missing as heavy rainfall continues to intensify flood conditions in parts of NSW. T...
Why is the Coalition breaking up?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise political development this week, the National Party announced it is splitting from its long-term partner, the Liberal Party, effectively...
Headlines: Thousands isolated by NSW flood emergency
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Record-breaking rainfall in parts of NSW has left thousands cut-off by flood waters. The fallout of the Coalition’s s...
Part Three: Diet culture in the age of Ozempic
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just a heads up, this is the third episode of a three-part series. 'The young Aussies using Ozempic', here. You can listen to part two, 'Ozempic...
Headlines: RBA rate cut and Coalition split
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include:The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the cash rate to a two-year low of 3.85%. The National party has split...
Part Two: Ozempic & the business of telehealth
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Correction: In a previous version of this podcast, TDA incorrectly stated that Juniper receives an average of 41 mental health-related patient interac...
Headlines: NSW Police arrest 21yo over hate symbol graffiti
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NSW Police have charged a 21-year-old Sydney man with more than 50 "hate-related offences" in the city’s inner west. Deputy Prime Minister Richa...
Part One: The young Aussies using Ozempic
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a new three-part series, TDA is investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. Once lauded as the silver bullet to the stars, Ozempic an...
How scams are targeting you
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scams are on the rise in Australia. And not only are they increasing in volume, they are more sophisticated than ever before, particularly in the age ...
Headlines: Ben Roberts-Smith loses appeal bid
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are this afternoon's headlines: Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his bid to appeal his failed defamation case against Nine newspapers.Th...
Are there enough women in politics?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, there have been a number of new party leaders. Sussan Ley was elected the first female leader of the Liberal Party, and just yesterday, Lar...
Headlines: Greens elect new leader
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This afternoon's headlines: The Greens have unanimously elected a new leader, Larissa Waters, after former leader Adam Bandt lost his seat at the fede...
The bill that reignited NSW's abortion debate
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new bill in NSW’s Parliament re-ignited a debate around abortion, six years after the state decriminalised the procedure. Parties allowed thei...
Headlines: PM's first trip overseas since election
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This afternoon's headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, in his first overseas trip since his d...
Diddy's trial begins
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The high profile sex trafficking case of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ has begun in court this week, with both the prosecution and defence lay...
Headlines: Liberal Party elects first female leader
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sussan Ley and Ted O'Brien have been elected as Liberal leader and deputy leader. A Queensland mother has been charged with the murder of three of her...
Why is the Labor Party fighting?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his Cabinet for the next term of Parliament. It followed a week of very public in-fighting in the...
Headlines: David Littleproud retains Nationals leadership
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Four more closely contested seats have been called, while David Littleproud will stay on as leader of the National Party af...
The politicians who'll get paid for life
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that some politicians still get paid an annual salary (or in this case, a ‘pension’) upon retiring from Parliament? The schem...
Headlines: PM to prioritise legislating HECS debt cuts
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says cutting student debts by 20% will be, "the first piece of legislation that we will int...
Could India and Pakistan go to war?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, India fired missiles at Pakistan, reigniting a long-simmering conflict over a disputed region in the Himalayas. Pakistan said India...
Headlines: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes defeat
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Greens leader Adam Bandt has conceded defeat in this seat of Melbourne, after a close contest from Labor candidate Sarah Wi...
What happened to the Greens?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, there was a federal election in Australia. At that election, Labor won a significant majority, while the Coalition had their standin...
Headlines: Dutton wants "graceful exit" from politics
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Peter Dutton has spoken publicly for the first time since conceding defeat on election night. NSW Police Commissioner...
The mushroom murder trial, explained
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a break from our election coverage today to update you on another event you’ve probably been hearing a lot about in the headlines: ...
Headlines: The latest electorate results
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: More counting for the Federal Election has been completed, with new results emerging in some key seats. New Zealand’s...
Why did the Coalition lose?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the results from Saturday’s federal election continue to roll in, it’s clear that Labor will govern with a significant majority, and th...
Headlines: Trump on Albanese's victory
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include:U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election victory. The estran...
Election recap: WTF just happened?
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The federal election is officially over, but counting is continuing around the country. With Labor set to govern with a significant majority, in today...
Your three-minute election wrap
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's election night, so we're dropping into your feeds with a quick update on what we've learnt from the results so far. The TLDR is that Labor is goi...
Why Fran Hurndall is running fom Perth to Bondi
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Thursday, Fran Hurndall started running from Cottesloe Beach in Perth with the goal of reaching Sydney's Bondi Beach in a record time of 34 days. B...
Headlines: Albanese and Dutton campaign on election eve
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have continued campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s ele...
Your guide to election day
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The election is finally tomorrow.To wrap up the week, we want to arm you with all the information you need to make sense of election night itself.In t...
Headlines: Five million Australians vote early
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: Nearly five million Australians have voted early for the federal election so far, according to the latest data from the Aus...
Who are Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a matter of days, we’ll know which party has formed government and who the next leader of Australia will be. On today’s episode, we are...
Headlines: Court hears new details in mushroom murder trial
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson is underway in a Victorian court, with the prosecution making its opening state...
The election promises on cost of living
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are now just mere days away from the federal election.Today, we’re talking about what voters have said is the biggest issue influencing their...
Headlines: Canada's Liberal Party secures fourth term
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: The Australian stock market has reached a two-month high with news the Trump administration is expected to soften automotiv...
Who are the minor parties and independents?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The election is very close. But there's still more explaining for us to do! Yesterday, we took you through the major parties… Today, we're look...
Headlines: Bondi Junction Inquest begins
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's headlines include: An inquest into the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing attack has begun in the NSW Coroner’s Court. Australian o...
Who are the major parties?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally election week! Yes, we are now less than a week out from the election, when more than 18 million Australians are due to vote for who will...
Your questions about the election, answered
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In less than a week, Australia will be heading to the polls to decide the next government. In the lead-up, we've asked you what questions you still wa...
Why is the U.S. investigating autism?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced an investigation into what he called the “autism epidemic,” and call...
Headlines: Former SA Liberal leader convicted on drug charges
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Coalition has walked back its plan to keep Labor’s tax breaks for electric cars. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has ...
The alleged murder of a 19-year-old walking home
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the body of a 19-year-old girl, Audrey Griffin, was found in a creek on NSW’s Central Coast. She had disappeared after walking home ...
Headlines: Elderly man allegedly assaulted outside early voting centre
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man in his 80s is in a serious condition in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by a teenager outside an early voting centre this afternoon.U....
What happens when the Pope dies?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at 88 of a stroke and a heart attack. His death means a process called the papal conclave is a...