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Yesterday, we brought you the first part of our exclusive chat with Mitch Brown. In speaking to TDA, Brown became the first player in the AFL's 129 year history to publicly identify as bisexual. On today's chat, we ask Mitch what he expects of the AFL in response to his story, as well as his advice for the next generation of young boys. Host: Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher and Emma Gillespie W...

The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap import taxes on 500 products, ranging from wine glasses to air conditioners. Qantas has posted a 28% increase in its annual net profit to $1.6 billion. A shooting at a Catholic school in the U.S. state of Minnesota has left two children dead and 17 others injured. And today’s good news: A new study has found a worm can turn poison from the...

Until this week, in 129 years of the AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual. That changed with former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown. In today’s episode, we share the first half of our conversation with Mitch, who spoke exclusively to TDA. Host: Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher and Emma Gillespie  Want to support The Daily Aus? That...

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown has become the first openly bisexual player in AFL history.  Victoria Police are continuing the search for a gunman who allegedly killed two officers and wounded another during a shooting at a rural property yesterday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will seek the death penalty for all murders committed in Washington D.C. And today’s good...

On election night, she celebrated winning a Senate spot and her 21st birthday. This week she gave her first official speech to Parliament, reflecting on her Labor activism, personal health struggles, and her politically-minded family, which all paved her path to Canberra. TDA spoke to Walker after her first speech, discussing what drove her to get into politics, what she wants to see change in Aus...

The Australian Government has announced that the Iranian Government “directed” at least two attacks against Australia’s Jewish community. Two police officers have been killed and another injured in a shooting in Victoria’s north-east. Former NSW Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird, and to a charge...

Over the weekend, both Erik and Lyle Menendez were denied parole by a California review board. The brothers have spent more than three decades in prison for murdering their parents. Renewed interest in the case saw them resentenced in May, marking what many saw as their best chance at freedom in over 30 years. But the parole hearings revealed previously unknown details about their conduct behind b...

Today's headlines: The sole survivor from Erin Patterson’s fatal beef Wellington lunch says he forgives the convicted triple murderer. Australia is on track to reach its 2030 climate target, according to Federal Government data. Evacuation orders are in place for over half a million people in Vietnam, as Typhoon Kajiki crosses the country’s east coast. And today’s good news! An i...

Last week, the death of a French man was live-streamed on a platform co-founded by Australia’s youngest billionaire, called Kick. Over two years, thousands of viewers watched the man, who died in his sleep, being physically assaulted in real time by several other people.  In today’s episode, we’ll explain what you should know about the man who died, the streaming platform th...

Today's headlines: Erik Menendez will remain in prison after a failed parole bid in the U.S. state of California.  Ex-Liberal staffer Burce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal has ended early after Federal Court judges said they “struggled to understand” his lawyer's argument.  Aussie sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has recalled one of its products, after Choice found the sunsc...

The evidence tampering trial of an Australian reality TV star is currently underway in Darwin's Supreme Court. Matt Wright has been accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice following a 2022 helicopter crash that left his co-star dead. The hearings have so far uncovered serious allegations of cover-ups and  falsified records. Today, we'll break down everything you need to know ab...

Today's headlines: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has begun its invasion of Gaza City, part of a plan to take control of the entire enclave. Two bodies have been discovered in northern Sydney floodwaters, believed to be a missing father and son.  The Federal Government has wrapped up its Economic Roundtable summit.  And today’s good news: A new study has captured rare footage sho...

Today's headlines: The Victorian Government has announced new childcare safety measures to address alleged abuse in the state’s early education sector.  Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for providing false evidence to a corruption inquiry The United Nations humanitarian office has announced a record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024. And today’...

Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine is set to be banned for a number of matches that could rule him out of the AFL finals. It comes after he used a homophobic slur against a Collingwood player during their match last weekend, marking the sixth homophobic slur incident in AFL since April 2024.   On today’s podcast, we’re going to dive into the incident, the wider sporting and soc...

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with both Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his latest attempt to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.  The meetings come after three and a half years of war with no major breakthrough. Trump discussed ending the conflict with both leaders separately, though no concrete deal was reached.  Today we're breaking down w...

U.S. President Donald Trump has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, following his meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend. Tasmania’s Parliament has resumed following a snap election last month, with another vote of no confidence on the agenda. A New Zealand soldier has been found guilty of attempted espionage, marking the first spying c...

A landmark Federal Court decision has hit Qantas with Australia's largest workplace penalty in corporate history. The airline has been ordered to pay $90 million for illegally sacking more than 1,800 workers during the pandemic — money that comes on top of a $120 million compensation deal the airline has already agreed to. It’s been nearly five years since we first began hearing about...

Today's headlines: Qantas has been ordered to pay a record $90 million fine for unlawfully sacking workers during the pandemic.  NSW Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a fatal public shooting in inner Sydney last night. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Washington D.C. ahead of a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump. And today’s good...

Traffic to Pornhub in the UK has dropped by 47% since new age verification laws were enforced. It’s all because of the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires adult sites to check the age of all UK users. So how are they doing that? Today we're breaking down what these new laws involve and their immediate impact on online behaviour. Hosts:  Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Producer: &...

Today we're diving into the psychology behind small changes and why they stick. We're talking about something called habit stacking - a technique that promises to help you build better routines by linking new habits to ones you already do automatically. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click...

Today's headlines: The top legal officers in Australia have agreed to share information about whether a person has lost their working with children check, in response to safety concerns in the childcare sector.  Australia’s drug use has hit record highs, according to new wastewater analysis by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). U.S. President Donald Trump is prepari...

Today, we’re talking about greyhound racing. Specifically, whether or not there is a movement for it to be banned.  Earlier this week, the Tasmanian Government announced it will ban greyhound racing in the next five years. The state cited concerns about animal welfare and declining viewership as key factors in the decision. And just yesterday, new costing analysis suggested that Victori...

Today's headlines: Female participation in the workforce hit a record high in July, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The number of young people in detention across NSW has increased by 34% since 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU leaders have met for a virtual summit. And today’s good news: Aussie surfers have dominated this week’s...

This month, the tech company behind Chat GPT released what they claim is their smartest AI model yet. According to OpenAI, GPT-5 operates at the level of a PhD student. But experts are warning that the AI race has become a marketing battle, as companies manipulate test results to claim their product is the best. Today, we're unpacking how AI companies measure intelligence and why that's becom...

Today's headlines: A Victorian man has been charged after a major security operation at Sydney Airport this morning. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Government has “no plans” to adopt a proposed four-day workweek.  Hundreds of U.S. Army personnel have begun patrolling the streets of Washington D.C, after Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence i...