The Daily Aus

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 form the country’s next government. On today’s episode, we are going to break down who the major parties in Australia are. First, we're exploring what the Coalition is, and what the Liberal Party and National Party stand for. Then we move to who the Labor Party is. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 want answered about how Australia's electoral process works. Like, what actually is a hung parliament? And what happens if the leader of the winning party does not win their own seat? We answer all your questions in today's podcast. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission, Canberra. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced an investigation into what he called the “autism epidemic,” and called the condition a “preventable disease”. Kennedy’s interest in the causes of autism is long-standing, but he’s never had a platform as large as leading the U.S. health department before. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain Kennedy’s history with autism, the new investigation, and what it might mean for Autistic people in the U.S. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition has walked back its plan to keep Labor’s tax breaks for electric cars. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has been convicted and fined over drug supply charges. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy of jeopardising ceasefire negotiations in the war with Russia. And the good news: Australian tennis player Maya Joint has beaten a record previously held by Ash Barty, becoming the youngest Aussie woman to win a match at a WTA1000 tournament. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from a night out with her friends. Police said at the time the death was not suspicious. But this week, police charged a 53-year-old man, who was not known to her, with her murder. On today’s podcast, we are going to explain what we know about the death of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, and we’re also going to take a broader look at what the major parties are promising to do when it comes to domestic violence in this country. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.S. President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will be lowered "substantially".A minor party in New Zealand’s Coalition Government has proposed a bill seeking to legally define “woman” and “man” based on biological sex.And the good news: Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary has broken a world record in the S9 100 metre swim at the Australian Open Championships.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Producer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about to begin, where senior Church leaders will gather in the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world, to elect a new Pope. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about this mysterious process, who the contenders are, and why this all comes down to different colours of smoke. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting for the 2025 federal election opened around the country today. Pope Francis' cause of death has been officially confirmed by the Vatican. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details of the country's military activities with a Signal chat containing his wife and brother, according to The New York Times. And today's good news: A 10-year-old girl has graduated from a California community college with two degrees. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you might have come across videos from people claiming to be Chinese warehouse operators selling products directly to consumers. These videos, part of a trend called "TikTok Warehouse," promise to deliver products from well-loved brands for a fraction of the usual retail price. In today’s podcast, we're going to explain what's happening with this trend, why it's controversial, and if it has fundamentally changed the relationship between retailers and consumers. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 is not a climate election. Young people voted in droves in 2022 for change, in what was dubbed the ‘climate election’. Yet new polling shows the number of younger Australians listing climate as their top concern has halved since the last election. In its place, cost of living dominates. TDA unpacks why climate change and the environment have subsided as top concerns for young voters, who are instead focusing on how politicians can help reduce financial stress. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision, finding that a woman is defined by biological sex under the law. It means transgender women with legal documentation reflecting their transition are not entitled to the same sex discrimination protections as “biological women”.Today, we’ll be breaking down the decision, how it came to be, and what the response to it has been. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An audit of a Sydney hospital has found it “failed” to address significant safety concerns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. tax service, is considering whether to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, according to U.S. media reports. Australia’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4 to 4.1% in March, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. And today’s good news: Scientists have captured footage of a colossal squid in its natural habitat for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funding this week. The prestigious institution has refused to comply with a series of government demands relating to antisemitism and diversity policies. Today, we're unpacking what's happened in this unprecedented standoff between one of America's most elite universities and the White House. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar have clashed over affordable housing policy during a debate at the National Press Club. Chinese airlines have reportedly been ordered to pause all purchases from U.S. aviation manufacturing giant Boeing.  Rebel forces in Sudan have declared a rival government, two years since civil war broke out in the region.  And today’s good news: Two men have set a new speed climbing record in the Swiss Alps.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of an IVF mixup that led to a woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby has made global headlines this month. The Brisbane fertility clinic at its centre has launched an investigation, blaming the bungle on “human error”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what happened, the legal questions raised by this story, and what it could mean for the future of Australia's assisted fertility industry. Listen: Can Australia keep up with the booming IVF industry? Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport. The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired.  The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House.  And today’s good news: The International Cricket Council has announced an initiative to support the development of Afghanistan’s Women’s cricket.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than three weeks until the Federal Election, first-time home buyers have become a big campaign focus for both major parties. It comes after Labor and the Coalition unveiled their housing policies over the weekend. Labor is promising to cut home deposits for first-time buyers from 20% to 5%, while the Opposition wants to make some mortgage repayments tax deductible. In today's deep dive, we'll break down the latest on these housing policy announcements, and discuss what they could mean for young Aussies. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Harry SekulichProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include:  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have spruiked their parties’ new housing policies as election campaigning continues.  A third of Australian school students are failing to reach minimum proficiency standards for maths, new research has found. A teenager in the U.S. has been accused of killing his parents as part of a plan to assassinate Donald Trump.  And today’s good news: A simple saliva test could change the way doctors screen for prostate cancer.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled against a Melbourne lawyer who was fired after chucking a sickie to attend the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide last year. The case has sparked a national conversation about sick leave, when it's appropriate to use it, and what rights employers have when they suspect an employee is lying about needing to take a day off. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's good news podcast, we discuss the new accessibility feature on Brisbane's biggest bridge climb, the heartwarming moment Jack Black surprised a fan and the UK's biggest clean up! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include:  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has responded to reports he was allegedly the target of a terror plot last year.  The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a tropical cyclone will likely form off WA’s north coast this weekend.  A woman believed to have been "wrongfully imprisoned” in Russia has been released after 15-months behind bars.  And today's good news: Over 40% of the world’s electricity was generated by clean energy in 2024, according to a new report. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to the federal election (three weeks away!) TDA has interviewed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, but we haven’t landed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. On today’s podcast, we break the fourth wall to bring you on our journey to interview the man who is trying to lead the Coalition to an election victory. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include:  The Australian stock market has bounced back after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause. The Coalition has refused to rule out if it will withdraw Australia from the Paris Agreement, if it wins the May 3 election. New Zealand’s Parliament has voted to strike down controversial legislation to alter the country’s founding document.  And today’s good news: A new edible biofilm could be used to double the shelf life of perishable food and help reduce wastage. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election ads are everywhere. On TV, social media, newspapers and in your letterboxes at home. So, does that mean all ads you’re seeing are true? Are they legally required to be true? Well, that’s what we’re going to answer in today’s podcast, unpacking how political communication occurs during an election, what politicians can say during this time, and whether or not they’re allowed to lie. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: A faulty radio antenna is being blamed for a Gold Coast helicopter crash that left four people dead and nine injured. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor will debate in front of a live television audience tonight, after last night’s leaders debate.  The Trump Administration’s 104% tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S. are now in effect, as global markets continue to decline. And today’s good news: Researchers at Penn State University are developing a tiny, flexible robot that could save lives during natural disasters. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study out this week has found the overall benefits of taking ADHD medications outweigh the risks. A team of international researchers examined ADHD medications in response to concerns around the potential cardiovascular impact of these treatments. The study, which analysed data from more than 22,000 participants, has been called the largest and most comprehensive of its kind. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack the findings, and take a closer look at the world of ADHD medication and research. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned Australia will face “tsunami waves” of economic uncertainty, if the U.S. enters a recession. Thousands of doctors across NSW have commenced three days of industrial action, after 18-months of failed negotiations with the State Government.  U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed a national TikTok ban for another 75 days, saying more time is needed to facilitate the sale of the Chinese-owned platform to an American buyer.  And today’s good news: A community initiative in Iceland has led to the construction of more than 1,700 new wheelchair ramps.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just yesterday in Australia, more than $100 billion was wiped from the Australian share market. It’s all because of the tariffs imposed last week by US President Donald Trump on all countries, including Australia. To understand in more detail why this has happened and what it means for the average Australian today, we chat with the chief economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: The Australian dollar has dropped to a five-year low, plunging below 60 US cents.  The Coalition has reversed its promise to force Australian Public Service (APS) employees back to the office if it wins the upcoming election. Israel has promised a “thorough examination” of a strike that killed 15 first responders in Gaza last month.  And today’s good news: New data from the CSIRO reveals that plastic pollution along Australian coastlines has decreased by 39%.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now officially less than a month away from the Federal Election in Australia. According to our surveys, the top issue for most young voters is the cost of living. On today’s podcast, TDA’s Editor-in-Chief, Billi FitzSimons, sits down with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, who would be responsible for Australia’s economy if the Coalition is elected. Interview by: Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve woken up this morning thinking and it's earlier than you thought, that’s because daylight saving has officially ended! It’s one of two times during the year that clocks change - but why does it actually exist? And how did it start? Today we are going to explain why we actually have daylight saving - and answer the questions you’ve probably thought about, but never known the answers to. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher This episode is sponsored by Koala, who care about making sure you are getting a good night’s sleep, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today’s podcast. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we talk about the new innovation helping to keep more people safe, the new baby cub born and an incredible community initiative to get more actors on stage! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he’d plan to visit Trump “as soon as [he] can” if Labor is re-elected on 3 May.  After 18 years behind bars, notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel has been granted bail by a Victorian court. A South Korean court has voted to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, triggering a snap election. And today’s good news: A solar power breakthrough could support long-term settlements on the moon. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump officially announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on all imports into America. This includes a blanket 10% tax on all Australian goods entering America, ending 20 years of tariff-free trade between our nations under a Free Trade Agreement. It comes in the first week of Australia’s federal election campaign period, with both the PM and Opposition leader explaining to Australians how they would approach our changing relationship with the US.  In today's podcast, we will explain precisely what these tariffs are, why they're being introduced, and what they mean for Australia's economy and our relationship with one of our closest allies. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: All Australian products imported to the U.S. will be hit with at least a 10% tariff from later this week. Last month was Australia’s hottest March since records began in 1910, with the national temperature 2.41°C above the average recorded from 1961 to 1990. Israel has announced it will launch a major expansion of its military operation by taking control of “large areas” of Gaza. And today’s good news: The world’s 12th-ranked women’s tennis player Daria Kasatkina has won her first match representing Australia. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, the death penalty has returned as the most extreme punishment one can receive for a federal crime in the U.S. It was one of the many executive orders President Donald Trump made on his first day in office. And now, it could be used in one of the most high-profile murder cases in the country of the past decade. Today we’re here to explain the use of the death penalty in the U.S. and why it might be used in the case of Luigi Mangione. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: New hate speech laws have passed Victoria’s Parliament, after the Labor Government reached a deal with the Greens. Thousands of doctors across NSW will proceed with planned strikes next week, after negotiations with the State Government broke down.  Democratic Senator Corey Booker, a one-time U.S. presidential candidate, has spoken in the Senate for over 25 hours, breaking the record for the longest speech on the Senate floor in history.  And today’s good news: A group of around 20 elderly women who worked in U.S. factories on the home front during WWII have been honoured with national service medals.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia became the second country in the world to mandate health warnings on individual cigarettes. The changes are part of several new tobacco control measures aimed at improving public health outcomes and reducing smoking rates. The reforms also include new health promotion inserts in cigarette packs, and a phased ban on menthol cigarettes. In today's deep dive, we’ll take you through what's changed and why. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced the cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.1%. NSW Police have charged three people, including a teenager, after seizing several homemade machine guns, allegedly made using a 3D printer.  The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator is calling for “justice and answers” after 15 first responders were killed by Israeli strikes in southern Gaza.  And today’s good news: Authorities in the U.S. state of Illinois have returned 1,500 acres of land to an Indigenous tribe.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s most listened to radio show has breached decency standards, the media watchdog has found. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched a formal investigation into the Kyle and Jackie O show after receiving a listener complaint in June. It has now found segments of the show – hosted by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson – “would be considered offensive to any reasonable person listening to the broadcast”. Today, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this investigation, where it came from, what it found, and what it means for the popular breakfast radio duo. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Floodwaters are continuing to rise in parts of outback Queensland, where farming communities remain cut off following intense rainfall in the state’s west.  A Sydney mother has been arrested over the stabbing of her three children at a home in the city’s north west. Recovery efforts are continuing after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday. And today’s good news: Scientists in the U.S. have launched the world’s largest feline genetics study, aimed at shedding light on the mysteries of cats.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is heading to the polls on the 3rd of May. The election to decide who will lead the country is now officially underway, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially kicked off the campaign on Friday. Will Albanese return to Canberra as the next PM, or will Peter Dutton lead the Coalition to become the first party to replace a one-term Government in nearly 100 years? Today we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming vote, the campaign, and what to expect over the next four and a half weeks. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we talk about the amazing new Apple feature helping hearing impaired people, the record-breaking literary prize and a feel-good community knitting group. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Labor and the Coalition have entered campaign mode after the Prime Minister called an election for 3 May this morning.  Shark nets will be removed from 51 NSW beaches on Monday, one month ahead of schedule, in response to increased turtle migration.  King Charles III has been released from hospital after he experienced temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment.  And today’s good news: Australian basketballer Josh Giddey has made global headlines, after leading the Chicago Bulls to victory over the LA Lakers with a stunning half-court shot on the full-time buzzer. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new TV series has reignited conversations around incel culture, social media, and gender-based violence. Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who’s arrested following the murder of his 14-year-old schoolmate Katie. To understand more about the world Adolescence portrays, TDA spoke to academic and social sciences expert Dr Anthony Collins, who works on issues of violence, gender and cultural studies. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Dr Anthony CollinsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call an election tomorrow, meaning voters can expect to head to the polls in early May. Health authorities and multiple supermarkets have issued recalls for various mixed leaf products due to E. coli contamination. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has pleaded guilty to drug charges in an Adelaide court.  And today’s good news: And today’s good news: An Australian organisation will lead the first attempt to grow mushrooms in space. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, the White House confirmed that a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat where a number of the most senior defence officials were discussing a planned strike against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The Atlantic's editor-in-chief revealed in an exclusive article that he was accidentally added to the Signal group earlier this month, which included Vice-President JD Vance and Trump’s National Security Advisor. In today's podcast, we explain the sequence of events, the context behind the discussion itself and the fallout since. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night, the Government handed down a pre-election budget, committing to tax cuts and energy bill relief for everyone. The documents also show Australia is plunging further into deficit, which is likely to be shouldered by future generations. Cost of living, mental health, climate change, and housing rank as the top concerns for younger people. TDA Political Journalist Harry Sekulich caught up with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his parliamentary office courtyard this morning to ask him about how the budget will address issues that matter to young people. Host: Harry SekulichGuest: Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has handed down its annual Budget ahead of the upcoming Federal Election. In today's podcast, we explain the headline measures in the Budget, including tax cuts, non competes and housing. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher  Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Queensland has announced its third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years, after the first two plans were abandoned. The White House has confirmed that a journalist was accidentally added to a top-secret group chat about the U.S.’ war plans in Yemen. An Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of the documentary “No Other Land” has allegedly been attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the Israeli military. And today’s good news: NASA’s Curiosity Rover has detected the largest organic molecules ever found on Mars, which adds to evidence there could have been life on Mars billions of years ago. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.