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Today's headlines include: Tasmanian voters will head to an early election after a no-confidence motion was passed against Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff.  The judge in accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s trial has warned the jury to expect an extension in proceedings. Plane manufacturer Boeing has agreed to pay a $US1.1 billion settlement to avoid legal action over two fatal cr...

You may have seen that Elon Musk has criticised a bill brought forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk called Trump’s bill a “disgusting abomination”.  It comes days after Musk finished up at the White House as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  It’s left us with one question: Are Trump and Musk now fighting? And if so, what’s...

Today's headlines include: The economy grew by 0.2% in the first three months of 2025, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures.  The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has finished its recount of the Sydney seat of Bradfield, declaring independent candidate Nicolette Boele the winner by 26 votes.  And today’s good news: Archaeologists have discovere...

The growing popularity of cosmetic procedures like injectables and fillers has sparked growing concerns about patient safety, regulation, and the responsibilities of practitioners. From September, new national guidelines will impose tighter rules on who can perform these procedures, how they’re advertised, and what protections are in place for people under 18. In today’s episode, we'll...

Today's headlines include: The National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.5% from 1 July, following a decision from the Fair Work Commission, Australia’s national work watchdog. The Queensland Coroner will investigate the death of a 32-year-old woman who was charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter.  A fresh search for Madeleine McCann’s body is beginning this week, ne...

You may remember that the Government promised to take 20% off student loans if they won the election. So, why did everyone’s HECS debts just increase? In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how HECS works, why it exists, and when the Government will be able to take action on its discount promise. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus?...

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected calls from the U.S. to boost Australia’s military spending.  The Federal Government has updated its travel advice for Indonesia after a spate of dangerous incidents, including drownings and drink-spikings.  Poland has elected a new President after a tight race between right-wing candidate Karol Nawrocki and his...

We're starting the week with a good news story about a community organisation working to dismantle barriers to inclusion in the workplace. Bianca Stern is the General Manager and a founding member of All Things Equal — a Melbourne-based social enterprise empowering people with disability through award-wage employment, purposeful training, and pathways to rewarding careers in hospitality. The...

Today's headlines include: The political party One Nation has doubled its representation in the Senate to four seats.  Mourners have gathered in an Alice Springs supermarket, where a vigil has been held to remember a First Nations man who died in police custody this week. King Charles has expressed his concern and support for those affected by the recent NSW floods, which claimed five lives....

A legal challenge to block a Sydney private boys school from going co-ed failed in a NSW court this week. Newington College’s plan to open enrolments to girls first made headlines over a year ago, when a group of parents, Old Boys and students gathered outside the school in protest of the announcement. Today, we’ll bring you up to speed on this high-profile case, including a breakdown...

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has defended the number of women appointed to her shadow cabinet, following criticism about a drop in female representation.  Southern parts of Australia are facing an increased risk of winter bushfires, according to a new national outlook.  Trade Minister Don Farrell has promised to continue pushing the U.S. to drop tariffs on Aust...

After days of negotiations and just over a week after announcing their break-up, the Coalition is back together. Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud confirmed the parties have reached an agreement, as they announced the new-look shadow cabinet side-by-side on Wednesday. In today's deep dive, we'll bring you up to speed on the developments that led to the Coalitio...

Today's headlines include: Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to April, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Independent Senator Fatima Payman has filed an official complaint alleging inappropriate conduct by a parliamentarian. The U.S. State Department has reportedly instructed embassies and consulates to temporarily halt interviews for student visas to the U.S. ami...

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Israel’s blockade of food and aid supplies into Gaza "outrageous". His comments came as Australia joined 22 other nations in demanding Israel allow the full resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza's 2.1 million residents. Today, we're breaking down what's happening with aid delivery to Gaza, how the international community has responde...

Today's headlines include: The WA Government has announced it will compensate survivors of the Stolen Generations under a new redress scheme.  After more than three weeks of counting, the Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed Jacqui Lambie has been re-elected to the Senate. Russian authorities and U.S. President Donald Trump have exchanged insults following a major Russian attack on U...

Earlier this month, a group of white South African refugees arrived in the U.S. after an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump claims the group are being targeted as victims of "racial discrimination" and has therefore extended refugee protection to the group. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the story behind the headline, and what you need to know about the Trump admi...

Today's headlines include: Communities along the Victorian coast are bracing for flooding after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a coastal hazard warning for “abnormally high tides” throughout Monday and Tuesday.  The sexual assault trial of Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has begun in a Sydney court this week.  Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets to mark five yea...

Imagine the Olympics, except all the athletes are on performance enhancing drugs. Enter: The Enhanced Games. The competition has been at the centre of controversy and debate over the last year, prompting many to question its feasibility — but we now know the Enhanced Games  will  go ahead next year. In today’s deep dive we’ll take you through the latest on the Enhanced...

Over the past few years, there has been a growing conversation about coercive control in romantic relationships.  Last year, NSW became the first state in Australia to criminalise coercive control shortly followed by Queensland. Now, new research from eSafety has looked into how this is playing out on, or even being fast-tracked by, technology.  Essentially, they wanted to know - what at...

Today's headlines include: Four people have been confirmed dead amid the New South Wales flood crisis, with at least one other person still missing. The contest for the seat of Bradfield has tightened to just three votes as AEC counting continues.  Denmark’s Parliament has passed a law to increase the retirement age to 70 by 2040, impacting those born after 1970. And today’s good...

Endometriosis has been in the headlines this week, with the announcement of a new specialised clinic, and a data drop from Australia’s health institute. The chronic pelvic condition affects at least a million Aussies, and diagnosis rates are increasing. In today’s episode, we’ll explain the latest developments in endometriosis research, and what they might mean for people with th...

Today's headlines include: Two people are dead and two others are missing as heavy rainfall continues to intensify flood conditions in parts of NSW. The Queensland Government has vowed to introduce jail time for landlords who knowingly lease property to illegal tobacco and vape traders. Two employees of Israel’s embassy in the U.S. have been shot dead outside the Jewish Museum in Washington...

In a surprise political development this week, the National Party announced it is splitting from its long-term partner, the Liberal Party, effectively ending the Coalition that has been a cornerstone of Australian politics for decades. This decision marks only the third time in the Coalition's 80-year history that the parties have formally separated. So what happens now? Who now makes up the Oppos...

Today's headlines include: Record-breaking rainfall in parts of NSW has left thousands cut-off by flood waters. The fallout of the Coalition’s split has continued today with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealing he has now had discussions with both the Liberal Leader Sussan Ley and the Nationals Leader David Littleproud. Spain has ordered Airbnb to remove thousands of tourist accommodati...

Just a heads up, this is the third episode of a three-part series. 'The young Aussies using Ozempic', here.  You can listen to part two, ' Ozempic & the business of telehealth' here.  In a new three-part series, TDA is investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. In part three, we examine how social media is reshaping the Ozempic conversation, from influencer endorsement...