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Over the weekend, Prince Andrew announced he’s giving up his royal title, the Duke of York, after allegations linking him to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continue to cause controversy worldwide.  Now, police in London have confirmed they‘re “actively” looking into recent media reports claiming Andrew attempted to use his access as a member of the royal family...

Today's headlines include: Nationals MP and former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he is in conversation with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, after announcing that his relationship with the Nationals has "irreparably broken down”.  Two police officers have been transported to hospital after they were injured by protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.  A defamation ca...

This week marks 40 years since a major milestone in Aboriginal land rights history. In October 1985, the Federal Government returned the title deeds of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the traditional custodians of the region, the Anangu people.  Four decades on, celebrations began in London last week, where King Charles met with First Nations leaders ahead of more anniversary plans on count...

Every week, it feels like there’s another headline about the housing market in Australia, but it's hard to tell if it's getting better or worse. On today’s episode, we’re going to unpack what the numbers actually tell us about the state of Australia’s rental market and the innovative way young Aussies are approaching the affordability issue. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Kosl...

Today's headlines include: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is in Washington DC, where he’s expected to meet with officials to discuss Australia-U.S. trade tensions amid the recent tariffs.  Five people have been taken to hospital in north Queensland after chemical leaks were detected at two Australia Post offices.  U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take action against Ha...

Sometimes we tackle the big economic stories shaking up the nation. But today, we're looking at something that's hitting closer to home: your morning matcha order.  If you've noticed your matcha latte costing significantly more than it used to, brace yourself - global retailers say Japanese matcha prices have jumped between 30% and 75% in 2025 alone. On today’s podcast, we're going to e...

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate increased to a four-year high in September, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows. Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered his condolences to the loved ones of a soldier killed in a training incident in Queensland. Australian Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement. And today’s good news: An image of...

The highest court in Australia has upheld a decision preventing far-right U.S. commentator Candace Owens from entering the country. Owens was planning a multi-city speaking tour when her visa was blocked by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke last year.   At the time, Burke said Owens has the power to “incite discord in almost every direction,” and that her tour would not be in...

A power outage in Victoria is being blamed for disruptions to the state’s triple-zero service. The High Court has upheld a decision to ban far-right U.S. commentator Candace Owens from entering the country.  The NRL has announced a 10-year ban for any players considering joining the proposed breakaway competition, R360. And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK say they’v...

On Monday, Hamas released the 20 living hostages it took two years ago, and Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Speaking to media on a flight to Israel that day, U.S. President Donald Trump said: "The war is over, okay. Do you understand that?" In today’s episode, we’ll walk you through the events of Monday, and explain what we know about the next steps. L...

Names, phone number and email addresses were just some of the personal data points compromised during a hacking scandal that first hit Qantas back in July. Fast forward to this week, and things have escalated, with the hackers behind that attack leaking that data on the dark web. On today’s podcast, we’re breaking down exactly what happened, how the hackers got in, who was behind the a...

Today's headlines include: The Government has announced it will seek to establish a 40% tax rate for superannuation balances over $10 million. Victoria Police has announced a restructure that will see a reduction of those on the executive team, and thousands more police diverted to the frontline to tackle a rise in crime.  U.S. President Donald Trump has flown to Israel to address the country...

The California fires earlier this year burned thousands of acres of land, destroyed homes  and businesses, and saw more than 100,000 people flee for shelter. Now, U.S. authorities allege one man was responsible. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about the man accused of starting the LA fires, and the alleged involvement of ChatGPT. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSi...

The Israeli Government has approved the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Former defence force employee David McBride has lost his last attempt to appeal his conviction for disclosing sensitive information after the High Court refused to hear the case. A magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck in the ocean off the Mindanao region of the Philippines, sparking tsunami warnings. And today&...

Across the country, protests are held every week. Sometimes, it’s to protest against government actions, other times, to bring attention to an overseas cause. A pro-Palestine protest organised for this weekend in Sydney has been banned by a NSW court, which ruled the public safety risk is “extreme”. In light of this decision, we wanted to ask the question: Is there a right to pro...

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal. A former ACT Labor politician has been charged with grooming a teenager between 2022 and 2024, after he left office. The ABC has revealed in Senate Estimates that it has now spent more than $2.5 million in external legal costs to defend the lawsuit brought forward by journalist Antoinett...

Israel and Hamas have entered another round of negotiations on a ceasefire deal proposed by the U.S. The fresh negotiations are being held soon after the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, and a few weeks after a UN committee found Israel is carrying out a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what to know about the latest round of talks,...

Today's headlines include:  The Coalition has accused Communications Minister Anika Wells of misleading Australians over the Optus outage to “protect herself”. Seven Australians have been deported to Jordan after they were detained by Israel from a flotilla of boats carrying some aid to Gaza. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced that public transport will be free across t...

Last Friday, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges earlier this year. The 55-year-old music mogul has spent more than a year in a New York jail after he was arrested in September last year. So what happens now to Combs? We know he will now be in jail, but what about all the other allegations that were...

The U.S. Government shutdown has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the state’s Metro Tunnel will open in early December. Nearly 1,000 climbers were trapped on or near Mount Everest over the weekend, following sudden heavy snowfall. And today’s good news: Australian food stylist Caroline Velik has won a prize at the World...

Netflix. AGL. Virgin Australia. What do these companies have in common? Well, they generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, but paid no company tax in the 2023/24 financial year. That’s according to the Australian Tax Office’s annual corporate tax report released last which. So how can this be? We’ll break it down in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzS...

Katherine Bennell-Pegg made history in 2023 when she was selected to join a training program with the European Space Agency, graduating as the first Australian woman to become a qualified astronaut. From studying engineering to working on space missions, and training for the possibility of going to space herself someday, she's part of a new generation of Aussies pushing the boundaries of space exp...

In today's episode of Building TDA, Sam and Zara pull the curtain back on 'fontgate'. In case you're (luckily) unfamiliar, it was the time when TDA changed its font and the internet revolted. Let's unpack. Sign up to Building TDA newsletter here ! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘fol...

Today's headlines include: The Federal Court has handed Telstra an $18 million fine for misleading its broadband customers.  A deadly synagogue attack in the UK city of Manchester has been declared a terrorist incident.  The search for a missing four-year-old boy in remote South Australia will be scaled back nearly a week since he disappeared, police have confirmed.  And today&rsquo...

Earlier this week, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass funding legislation. It's the 21st shutdown since 1977, and it has triggered the indefinite pause of most federal services, putting tens of thousands of federal employees out of work. Today we're breaking down what a shutdown actually means, how an entire government just stops, and why this one might be different from p...