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A landmark report from the United Nations’s children’s fund (UNICEF) has found that young people are experiencing concerningly high rates of discrimination. They’re feeling increasingly disconnected from their communities and concerned about their futures, while developmental outcomes show the youngest Aussies are falling the furthest behind.  What are the barriers to achiev...

It’s good news time! It’s been a little while since we’ve done an episode like this, but with festive celebrations ramping up, it's the perfect time to reflect on the good in the world. From the Aussie sporting legends honoured in Melbourne this week, to global science breakthroughs and never-before-seen priceless artworks, we hope today's episode brightens your weekend.  Ho...

Today's headlines include: A cyclone warning is in place for Darwin and other parts of the northwest Top End as Tropical Cyclone Fina makes its way closer to the Northern Territory.  The Queensland Coroner has handed down the final report from an inquest into the Wieambilla shooting attack.  Kellie Sloane has been named the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party after Mark Speakman announce...

This week, technology stocks have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Major tech companies like Nvidia and Meta have seen their share prices drop significantly, with some analysts warning that we might be witnessing the beginning of a tech and AI bubble bursting. Today, we're breaking down what that actually means, how we got here, and whether this looks like the infamous dot-com cras...

Today's headlines include: Australia will not host next year’s UN climate change summit, COP31, after months of back-and-forth with Türkiye.  Meta has announced it will roll out a social media ban for users under 16 on its platforms, a week ahead of Federal legislation coming into effect.  U.S. officials are in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as part of renewed efforts to end the w...

On Wednesday, the NSW government announced it would amend existing laws to ban public displays of Nazi ideology like chants and slogans. It comes after a group of neo-Nazis held an antisemitic rally outside NSW Parliament a few weeks ago. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what happened on that Sunday morning outside Parliament, what the fall-out has been and how the NSW Govern...

Today's headlines include: Wages increased by 3.4% in the year to September, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Australian Federal Police has told a Senate inquiry that rates of child abuse are worsening across the country. Both houses of the U.S. Congress have voted to force the release of all the files from the Department of Justice’s investigation in...

The Coalition has announced it will abandon Australia’s target of net zero by 2050, to instead focus on affordable energy. On Sunday, they promised they would bring down energy bills for Australians, by removing the renewable energy targets enshrined in law by Labor. It’s the biggest policy announcement from the Coalition since their loss at the last election in May. Today, TDA sits do...

Today's headlines include: A TPG customer has died after they were unable to call Triple Zero due to "a Samsung device that was operating out-of-date software," according to the telco. Lachlan Young has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of his former partner, Hannah McGuire. The UN Security Council has voted in favour of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.&nbsp...

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $AU7.5 billion. It comes after the British broadcaster apologised to Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January  2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. However, the BBC has rejected compensation claims from Trump’s lawyers. Today, we’ll explain the speech edi...

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has downplayed questions surrounding her leadership and says she’s confident she’ll lead the Coalition into the next federal election. A four-day NSW Police operation has led to 752 people being arrested and charged with domestic violence-related offences.  Gen Z-led protests in Mexico City turned violent on the weekend, leav...

When we talk about cults, we tend to picture the classic images: a doomsday group in the desert, or a fringe religious sect that feels totally disconnected from everyday life. But here in Australia, cults are a current and pressing issue in our communities. So much so that the Victorian Parliament has now launched an inquiry into cults and other coercive groups. In today’s podcast, you&rsquo...

A new report has revealed that young Australians are being left behind in medical research, creating gaps that could affect their health for decades to come.  Despite chronic diseases increasingly appearing in younger populations, most health studies focus on older adults, meaning treatments and policies often don't reflect what young people actually need.  Today, we're unpacking why thi...

Today's headlines include: At least 17 schools in the ACT and Qld have closed as a precaution, after testing showed a children’s sand product may contain asbestos.  The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has lost an appeal against his 32-year prison term.  The BBC has apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he g...

New emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein suggest U.S. President Donald Trump knew about his abuse of young women. It has led to Trump, as well as other members of his administration, facing growing criticism about how the White House has handled the Epstein files, with some of Trump's own Republican supporters now calling for all documents to be released. On today’s podcast, we're going to bre...

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in October, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Liberal Party has announced it will abandon net zero emissions by 2050.  U.S. Congress has voted to end the country’s longest government shutdown after 43 days.  And today’s good news: A Queensland police officer has set the Guinn...

The Coalition is in the middle of a major internal showdown over its climate policy, after the Nationals recently announced they were dumping their support for net zero.  Yesterday, Liberal MPs gathered in Canberra to discuss whether the party should maintain its commitment to net zero by 2050. Those talks will inform the Shadow Cabinet’s next decision, as it meets today to determine th...

Today's headlines include: Liberal MPs have gathered in Canberra to discuss the party’s future position on net zero emissions.  Ex-construction union boss John Setka has been charged over alleged threatening emails.  ASIO Chief Mike Burgess has accused Chinese hackers of trying to access Australian infrastructure, including telcos.  And today’s good news: Researchers are...

The Victorian Government has released the final report from its landmark inquiry into women's pain. The findings paint a stark picture where thousands are suffering unnecessarily within a healthcare system that has failed to address chronic pain adequately.  Today, we're breaking down the inquiry’s findings and recommendations, what happens next, and what it tells us about women’s...

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked Remembrance Day, 107 years after the signing of the Armistice that ended WWI.  New laws aimed at preventing illicit tobacco and vape sales have been introduced in NSW and Tasmania.  India’s federal anti-terror agency is investigating a deadly car explosion near a tourist attraction in Delhi, the country’s b...

Last week, Tesla shareholders approved what could become the largest pay package in corporate history - a deal that could see CEO Elon Musk earn close to a trillion dollars over the next decade. The vote came after months of debate about whether the world's richest person deserves an even bigger payday. Today, we're breaking down what this deal actually means, how it works, and what Musk needs to...

Hundreds of migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Malaysia last week. Princess Anne is on tour in Australia to celebrate the centenary of a branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Two senior BBC staff have resigned over claims the organisation misled viewers with its editing of a speech given by U.S. President Donald Trump. TGN: And today’s good news! Australia&rs...

TDA has just released its first annual benchmark on young Australians - The Future According to Us. It's what we care about, how we live, what gives us hope, and where we're taking the country next. So, on today's podcast, we thought we would break down the key findings and paint a picture of where our generation is at. Read the full report here. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer:...

Today's headlines include: A record number of students will start university across the country next year, with nearly 10,000 new placements announced by the Australian Tertiary Education Commission.  Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam after battering the Philippines, killing at least 188 people. Tesla shareholders have approved a trillion-dollar compensation package for CEO Elon M...

You might have seen a man named Zohran Mamdani all over your social media feeds recently. As of this week, he is the new mayor of New York City.  Now, as an Australian publication and podcast, it’s rare that we would cover such a local election in a country on the other side of the world. But the campaign run by Zohran Mamdani has captured the world’s attention.  On today&rsq...