The Daily Aus

Earlier this week, five nations, including Australia, issued a joint warning on AI. In a rare move, the joint warning said the world’s most powerful AI tools are on the very of making cyber attacks faster, cheaper and more damaging. It comes just weeks after the US government shut down a new AI model over national security fears. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest warni...

Today's headlines include:  Prices increased by an average of 4% over the year to May, down from 4.2% in April, according to new inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Papua New Guinea (PNG) has suspended the importation of all Australian chicken and egg products after the first mainland cases of a deadly bird flu strain. YouTube and its parent company Google have sett...

This week marks 10 years since the Brexit referendum, when a majority of the UK population voted to leave the European Union. In that time, six Prime Ministers have resigned - the latest being Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide victory less than two years ago. In today’s episode, we’ll explain exactly how Starmer’s position became untenable. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma...

Today's headlines include:  Labor’s controversial tax reforms are set to become law with the support of the Greens. Six cruise ship passengers taken to a quarantine facility in WA have been cleared of hantavirus after 42 days in isolation. The U.S. has waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days following the first round of talks under an emerging peace deal. And today’s good news: Resea...

A few days ago, Australia was the only continent in the world to have avoided the deadly H5 bird flu strain. After years spent watching this virus devastate wildlife populations and agricultural sectors from afar, everything changed on Saturday when the Government confirmed bird flu has finally arrived on our shores. In today’s deep dive, we explain why you should care, and what this actuall...

Today's headlines include:  Authorities have identified a second case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, as the country’s largest poultry producer locks down its Western Australian operations. Australia has signed its largest ever defence export deal, entering into a multi-billion dollar contract with Canada. Dozens of drones have been shot down in Moscow, with flights briefly suspende...

One in three people living in Australia right now were born overseas. It's one of the highest proportions in the world. And right now, every political party has a very different idea about whether that number should go up, down, or stay the same.  Today we're breaking down the current migration figures, why the debate over immigration is dominating headlines, and what the different sides of p...

Today we're talking about something that's pretty much unavoidable at the moment: tax. Specifically, tax as it relates to investing. End of financial year is almost here, and if you've got investments, or bought and sold shares since July last year, this is the moment those two worlds run into each other. This podcast was produced with insights from CommSec. However, everything we talk about was r...

Today's headlines include: Counter-terrorism police have charged a third man over the firebombing of a Victorian synagogue. Australia’s work health and safety regulator has recommended the Defence Force be prosecuted over a fatal army helicopter crash. Around 300 students and teachers have been rescued after a fire tore through a primary school in Tokyo.  And today’s good news: An...

Last week, a group of Australian activists who had tried to sail to Gaza on a flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid returned home. They’ve publicly alleged that while the Israeli Defence Force had them in custody, soldiers sexually and physically assaulted them. Now, the Australian Federal Police says it is investigating their allegations. On today’s podcast, we’ll unpack w...

Today's headlines include: The U.S. and Iran have released the text of an interim agreement to end their war, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they fail to honour their commitments.  Annual migration levels have fallen slightly, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Two children have died after a SUV hit them as they were...

Earlier this week, a new report on how Aussies consume news media was released. It’s the latest in a long-running international survey that compares data on media usage in 48 different countries, and is deemed the authoritative source of information for understanding changing attitudes and behaviours when it comes to news.  In today’s podcast, we’re gonna break down some of...

Today's headlines include: Protesters have interrupted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s first National Press Club address. The Victorian Government has announced gun law reforms, including strengthening background checks. U.S. officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the recent UFC White House event, according to newly unsealed court papers. And today’s good news: Aussie teen s...

A woman suffered life threatening injuries after she was bitten by a shark, 30 metres from the shore at Sydney’s Coogee beach on the weekend. The incident has reignited long-running debate around how/if humans can safely coexist with sharks in the ocean. Today we’ll unpack how governments are trying to mitigate the risk of shark attacks, what technologies exist in this space, and why t...

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept interest rates on hold for the first time this year. An Australian World Cup referee has been cleared of wrongdoing after he was accused of making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign. The Bureau of Meteorology has announced an El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific. And today’s good news: A onc...

A trillion - a number so big it almost doesn't make sense. But this week, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire thanks to his company SpaceX going public on the stock market. It means Musk himself is now richer than most countries, and the value of his rocket manufacturing company is on par with the economies of Australia, Mexico and Spain. We're going to explain what any of that actuall...

Today's headlines include: The Australian share market has surged to an eight-week high while oil prices have plunged, following news of a U.S-Iran peace deal. The Federal Government has urged Pakistani authorities to launch an inquiry into the shooting death of a young Australian girl. The UK is expected to implement a social media ban for children under 16. And today's good news: Scientists have...

Nearly six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, the questions have not stopped. Last week, Bill Gates testified before a US congressional committee about their relationship – one that started after Epstein had already served time for sex crimes. So what was the extent of Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship? And did Gates know of Epstein’s crimes? Hosts: Elliot Lawry and B...

Today's headlines include: A senate inquiry into proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has wrapped after three days of hearings in Canberra. Principals in Victoria will be given stronger powers to ban abusive parents from school grounds. U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran could sign ‌a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off! It marks the biggest football tournament in history, with 48 teams playing across three countries. But before a single ball has been kicked, this might already be the most controversial World Cup ever. One of the teams competing is at war with the host country. A referee was turned away at the border. And fans are being blocked from watching their...

Today's headlines include:  A wide-ranging review has found a culture of sexual harassment in the NSW police force. The U.S. has launched further strikes on Iran, with an Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) chief vowing to “turn the region into hell” for the U.S. Anti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland’s capital Belfast have continued for a second night. And today’s...

Listen to The Mirror on Spotify - episode 1 , episode 2 , episode 3 , episode 4 Listen to The Mirror on Apple Podcasts -  episode 1 , episode 2 , episode 3 , episode 4 A billboard truck has been spotted driving around Melbourne with the slogan "Ditch the Witch" next to an image of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The campaign has been condemned across the political spectrum, reviving a slogan...

Today's headlines include:  The accused Bondi terrorist has been charged with 19 further offences, adding to his 15 existing murder charges and 40 counts of attempted murder. Thousands of people have turned out to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to farewell AFL legend and MND advocate Neale Daniher.  Iran has confirmed it carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other...

Australia is one of the most expensive countries in the world to buy cigarettes. A standard pack now costs around $60, and it's a price most smokers aren’t willing to pay. But that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped buying them altogether. New data estimates around 80% of cigarettes and nicotine products consumed last year were purchased on the black market, with organised crime underc...

Today's headlines include:  The Coalition has left the door open to working with Pauline Hanson to oust Labor from power, as One Nation rises in the polls. NSW Police have charged two people over a shooting at the wrong funeral site for a murdered gangland figure. The ‌International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor ‌has been suspended following sexual harassment allegat...