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The allegations against Alan Jones, explained

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday morning, news broke that well-known broadcaster Alan Jones had been arrested at his home in Sydney over alleged indecent assaults. Later in ...

Headlines: Lidia Thorpe censured over King protest

18 Nov 2024

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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 18 November: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Brazil for this year’s G20 Summit, where he’...

TDA interviews Minister for Education, Jason Clare

17 Nov 2024

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Education is one of the key portfolios in government that affects young Australians the most – from what we get taught in school, to how we pay for ...

Free pads and tampons in Victoria

15 Nov 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the endangered sea turtle tha...

Headlines: RFK nominated to lead U.S. health department

15 Nov 2024

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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 15 November:Woolworths and Coles have announced they will defend legal action brought against them over cl...

Professor, pioneer, patient: Richard Scolyer

14 Nov 2024

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In January, Professor Richard Scolyer was named joint Australian of the year with his colleague and friend, Professor Georgina Long. The pair were rec...

Headlines: Ballarat man pleads not guilty to murdering Samantha Murphy

14 Nov 2024

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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 14 November: The 23-year-old man charged with the murder of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has pleaded no...

How young is too young to watch porn?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average Australian watches porn for the first time before their 14th birthday, according to a new report from the national violence prevention org...

Headlines: Trump asks Musk to co-lead a U.S. department

13 Nov 2024

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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 13 November! Elon Musk will be among those joining President-elect Donald Trump’s new White House team w...

Is an Israel-Hamas ceasefire off the table?

12 Nov 2024

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The future of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remains uncertain after Qatar announced it was suspending its mediation efforts. Qatar has acte...

Headlines: Republicans set to win U.S. House of Reps

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good afternoon! Here are your afternoon headlines for 12 November! The U.S. Republican Party is set to win a majority in the House of Representatives,...

Trump, tariffs, taxes and tech: How it impacts you

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the world’s governments process what a Trump presidency could mean for them, much of the attention has turned to the impact of Trump's suite of e...

Headlines: The latest in Ukraine

11 Nov 2024

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Good afternoon! Here are your afternoon headlines for 11 November! Remembrance Day services have been held around the country, the trial of a NSW Poli...

The Government's plan to ban under 16s from social media

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government is expected to introduce legislation to parliament this week that will ban children under the age of 16 from using social media...

The animal brightening aged care homes

08 Nov 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the alpaca who vists aged car...

Headlines: Qantas plane suffers engine failure

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep d...

Your questions about Trump, answered

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has now been a couple days since Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the U.S.  Today, we want to answer all of the questions you still ...

Evening headlines: Will kids be banned from social media?

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep d...

President Trump (again)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been confirmed that Donald Trump will become the next U.S. President.It was a historical day, a historical moment, and a decision that will lik...

Evening headlines: What we know about the U.S. election results

06 Nov 2024

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Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep d...

Your guide to the U.S. Election

05 Nov 2024

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The U.S. Election is finally here! As this podcast episode goes out this morning, millions of people in the US are voting for the country’s next pre...

Evening headlines: The latest on interest rates

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep d...

What does the U.S. election mean for Australians?

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. election has finally arrived…sort of. By the time most Aussies go to bed tonight, voting will have opened in most American states. By Wedne...

How Pauline Hanson was found guilty of hate speech

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi criticised the monarchy in a social media post following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Fellow Senator Hanson re...

The good news about your cancelled flight

01 Nov 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the new aviation rule in the U...

The culture at Sydney's colleges

31 Oct 2024

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This week, a residential college at the University of Sydney made headlines over a “bullying incident” involving a mock trial and a sex toy. It’...

How Australia will prepare for the next pandemic

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new report into the Federal Government’s response to COVID-19 has found it wasn’t “adequately prepared” for a pandemic. It also found that p...

Did the PM get special treatment from Qantas?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been accused of directly asking  former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce for free, undisclosed flight upgrades. The allegati...

Should the media tell you who to vote for?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last week, two major U.S. newspapers have announced they won’t endorse a candidate for the U.S. presidential election. It’s a huge departur...

The downfall of an Australian tech billionaire

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Late last week, Richard White - the CEO of one of Australia’s biggest tech company, WiseTech Global - stepped down. It came after a major investigat...

The fish species back from the brink of extinction

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the top honours for Missy Elli...

Did Lidia Thorpe break her pledge of allegiance?

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a ceremony for the King and Queen, speaking for nearly a minute about the King being a l...

Why is Australia debating abortion again?

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few weeks, abortion has been in the headlines in Australia. Despite the fact that it has been decriminalised everywhere in the country, ...

Qld Premier Steven Miles' plan to keep his job

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Queenslanders will choose their next Government this weekend. 50 cent public transport fares, free primary school lunches, youth crime, and abortion, ...

Is the cost of living crisis over?

21 Oct 2024

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This week, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence is behind Australia. ...

A royal visit restarts the republic debate

20 Oct 2024

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On Friday, King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney for a five-day visit. It's their first official visit to Australia since Charles beca...

The major development in cervical cancer treatment

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss a major development in cervic...

The life and death of Liam Payne

17 Oct 2024

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A former band member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has been found dead in Bueno Aires, the capital of Argentina. Payne is survived by his seven-year-o...

Will social media decide the next U.S. President?

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With less than three weeks until polling day, the upcoming U.S. election has become one of the most complex and anticipated political races in modern ...

Should card surcharges be banned?

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government wants to crack down on “unfair and excessive card surcharges” in Australia. It's announced plans to ban debit card surcharges from ...

Is the political tide turning against Labor?

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are months away from a federal election in Australia.And yesterday a new poll showed the Coalition is ahead of the Labor Party on a two-party prefe...

Voice, Truth, Treaty: a year since the referendum

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago, Australia voted ‘No’ to the Voice to Parliament.The referendum asked whether Australia wanted to add an advisory body to the Constitut...

The inspiring story of Nedd Brockmann

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss Australia's top scientists, t...

What you need to know about the Menendez brothers

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new Netflix show that everyone’s talking about. It’s called ‘Monsters’ and it’s based on the true story of the Menendez brothers...

Why are Aussies avoiding the dentist?

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever avoided a visit to the dentist because of how much it costs? If you nodded yes to that question, chances are you’re not alone. Accordi...

How bots are distorting the truth

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new digital player is helping to shape public discourse online. How an audience feels about a brand, a narrative, a personality or a scandal is bei...

How Dylan Alcott designs an accessible music festival

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ability Fest is a not-for-profit music festival designed for everyone to experience the magic of live music. At the helm is former Australian of the Y...

Can we really predict the U.S. election?

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are only 28 days until the U.S. Presidential Election - and, according to most major polls, it is almost neck and neck between current Vice Pres...

How is the NDIS changing?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has released an updated list of support services available to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. It flagged plan...

What happened at the vice presidential debate?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance have met for for their first (and only) Vice Presidential debate. The VP hopefuls debated on issues includin...

New hate symbol law faces its first test

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating six reports of protesters displaying banned symbols, including Hezbollah flags, at a Melbourne pr...

What's going on with Israel and Hezbollah?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, Hezbollah’s long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. It marks a significant shift in the ...

The psychology of supermarket discounts

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The consumer watchdog has accused Coles and Woolworths of unlawfully misleading customers through “discount pricing claims”. The latest Roy Morgan...

The story behind Australia's first women's refuge

27 Sep 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss Australia's first women's ref...

How access to the pill is changing

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From tomorrow, if you’re a NSW resident aged 18-49 who’s been taking the contraceptive pill for two years, you’ll be able to get it from a train...

The case against Diddy explained

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after he was charged with sex trafficking and a slew of other crimes. Investigators ...

When will interest rates come down?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Borrowing money in Australia is expensive at the moment because of high interest rates.Central banks around the world are lowering interest rates, but...

The price drops at the centre of a Coles and Woolies lawsuit

23 Sep 2024

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking Coles and Woolworths to the Federal Court in two separate Cases. The consumer watc...

Can Australia keep up with the booming IVF industry?

22 Sep 2024

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The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has released a new plan to overhaul how reproductive technologies like IVF are accessed and...

The stray cat bringing joy to a women's shelter

20 Sep 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss this year's Cat of the Year, th...

Does journalism need more divergent thinkers?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new TV show has started a conversation about diversity in media, and the representation of autistic people in Australian workplaces. The Assembly fe...

Why did Elon Musk call the Australian Government fascists?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government has introduced a new piece of legislation to crack down on the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media plat...

Rupert Murdoch's successor: Who is he?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The most powerful media family in the world are facing off in a secret courtroom battle in the U.S. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch wants his son Lachlan t...

Can the Secret Service keep Trump safe?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday local time, there appeared to be another assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is also the current Republican can...

The French trial making global headlines

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A court case out of France has captured the attention of the world – a disturbing story about A 71-year-old woman, her ex-husband and 50 other men. ...

The world's oldest student and your good news for the week

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about sustainable furniture idea...

Why are there astronauts stuck in space?

12 Sep 2024

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Let us know any feedback you have in our survey! Over the past few months, you may have seen headlines that two astronauts are currently stuck in spac...

When Donald met Kamala

11 Sep 2024

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Let us know any feedback you have in our survey! Yesterday we saw the first U.S. Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It was fi...

Can you stop children from using social media?

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government said it will enforce minimum age requirements for social media users, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about this prop...

How did we get the right to a weekend?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

77 years ago, a landmark court ruling introduced the 40-hour work week.  The 1947 decision led to the five-day working week and two-day weekend we kn...

Are parents responsible for their child's crimes?

08 Sep 2024

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Share your feedback with us here.    Last week, a 14-year-old killed four people - two students and two teachers - at his school in the US state of ...

The therapy dog news we needed this week

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about the very good doggos who gr...

The story of Alexa Leary

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve watched any of the Paralympics over the past week, you’ve likely heard of Alexa Leary. She has won two gold medals, broken two world rec...

Are we actually headed for a recession?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest GDP figures show Australia’s economy is growing very slowly. So slowly, in fact, the Australian Bureau of Statistics just recorded the so...

Is this the beginning of the end for X?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, X was banned in Brazil due to a Supreme Court decision over what can and can’t be said online.It is the latest in a string of lawsuits an...

Mass protests in Israel

02 Sep 2024

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Tens of thousands of people have marched through Israel’s main cities calling for an immediate deal to release hostages who remain held captive by H...

The census backlash and backflip

01 Sep 2024

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The Federal Government has changed its stance on including questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics ...

Free groceries and your week in good news

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.In this week's good news wrap, we discuss the new free grocery store in San...

Music's most viral overnight success

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine working really hard at something for most of your life and never really feeling like that many people were paying attention. Until one day you...

The five Paralympians to keep an eye on

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Paralympics are here!  Australia has sent 160 Paralympians to Paris, including 61 who are making their debut. It's going to be a big couple of we...

The ban on women's voices and faces

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might’ve seen headlines this week that women in Afghanistan can no longer show their faces or speak in public. It’s the latest in a long strin...

Is Australia's hospitality industry 'toxic'?

27 Aug 2024

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SafeWork NSW is investigating allegations of workplace sexual harassment, assault and drug abuse against a Sydney-based hospitality group. It comes af...

Do you want a refund on your cancelled flight?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has handed down its vision for Australia’s aviation sector. It says it will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regi...

The legal right to ignore your boss begins today

25 Aug 2024

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Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen? From today, you can now legally refuse a call or tex...

Advice for a long life and your week in good news

23 Aug 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's good news wrap, we discuss sage advice from the world's old...

Who's ahead in the U.S. election?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic National Convention has been going on in Chicago this week. Over the last few days, we’ve seen Kamala Harris accept her party’s nom...

Should politicians be fined for bad behaviour?

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Federal politicians found to have sexually harassed, assaulted, or bullied staff could be fined up to 5% of their salary under new draft laws. Legisla...

What we know about Matthew Perry's death

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Secret codewords, significantly overpriced drugs and deleted text messages. Those are just some of the allegations at the centre of a criminal case no...

Ever missed a deadline? So have the Liberals.

19 Aug 2024

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At least 138 Liberal Party candidates won’t run in the upcoming NSW local council elections, after essential paperwork wasn’t filed on time. The p...

Can't afford a house? 3D print one!

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3D printing technology is advancing rapidly. New machinery means houses can be built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. A neighbourhood of 100 3D-...

The bright side of the news this week

16 Aug 2024

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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's good news wrap, we cover Missy Higgins' ARIA success, the b...

The push to ban gambling ads

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should online gambling ads be banned altogether? That’s the question that’s currently in front of the government, as they weigh up how to deal wit...

Melbourne's war against e-scooters

14 Aug 2024

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Melbourne City Council has voted to ban hired e-scooters.  At a meeting this week, Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council would end i...

Why is a Senator suing Brittany Higgins?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WA Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins for defamation. It’s the latest in a long string of lawsuits that have be...

How we’ll remember the Paris Olympics

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paris 2024 was Australia’s best-ever Olympic performance, with our team coming home with 18 gold medals. More than 19 million Australians tuned in t...

Are NDAs being used to silence victims?

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legal obligations to stay silent. Beyond gatekeeping business secrets – like the recipe for Coca-Cola – Austr...

Your good news for the week

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend, we're officially launching our Good Newsletter, a weekly newsletter dedicated solely to highlighting the good that exists in the world. ...

Are workers losing the WFH debate?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, NSW public sector employees were directed back to the office by the state’s Government, sparking a debate about the future of flexible wo...

🥇 BONUS EPISODE: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 9-12

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - ...

Bangladesh's PM has fled. What now?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Student-led protests in Bangladesh have led to political violence and tensions over the past month. This week, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ha...