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It's election night, so we're dropping into your feeds with a quick update on what we've learnt from the results so far. The TLDR is that Labor is going to form a majority government, with Anthony Albanese to lead as Prime Minister for a second term. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &ls...

On Thursday, Fran Hurndall started running from Cottesloe Beach in Perth with the goal of reaching Sydney's Bondi Beach in a record time of 34 days. But this run is about more than a record attempt. Fran is running to start a conversation about domestic violence. In this episode, we interview Fran to understand more about the challenge she's undertaking and why. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and George&...

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have continued campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election.  Rescue crews in Victoria have airlifted three people to safety after a helicopter crash off the coast of the Bellarine Peninsula.  McDonald’s has reported its lowest U.S. sales figures since the height of the pandemic.  A...

The election is finally tomorrow. To wrap up the week, we want to arm you with all the information you need to make sense of election night itself. In this episode, we’re doing this a little bit differently and we’re going to take you through the number, the words, the moment and the time for you to look out for come tomorrow night. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: El...

Today's headlines include: Nearly five million Australians have voted early for the federal election so far, according to the latest data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).  The Northern Territory Government has passed “the strongest bail laws in the country” in an attempt to combat rising crime.  A minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has been signed after...

In a matter of days, we’ll know which party has formed government and who the next leader of Australia will be. On today’s episode, we are going to give you the lowdown on who the two people vying for the top role are - Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. From their time before parliament to what they’ve pushed for inside of Canberra, we’ll explain everything you need to kno...

Today's headlines include: The mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson is underway in a Victorian court, with the prosecution making its opening statements today. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told The Daily Aus that all Australians are responsible for the safety of young people online.  U.S. President Donald Trump has commemorated 100 days in office with a rally in the state of Michigan...

We are now just mere days away from the federal election. Today, we’re talking about what voters have said is the biggest issue influencing their vote this election: cost of living! In fact, nearly two thirds of young people listed cost of living as their main concern at this election, according to a TDA survey conducted by Resolve Polling. So, what are the parties proposing to do about it?...

Today's headlines include: The Australian stock market has reached a two-month high with news the Trump administration is expected to soften automotive tariffs.  Queensland Police have charged a teenager after a vandalism attack on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s office.  Canada’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term of government in the country’s snap election toda...

The election is very close. But there's still more explaining for us to do! Yesterday, we took you through the major parties… Today, we're looking at who the minor parties are! We take a look at the Greens, One Nation, the Trumpet of Patriots and more. Plus, who are the key independents? We explain in today's podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Listen: Who...

Today's headlines include: An inquest into the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing attack has begun in the NSW Coroner’s Court.  Australian officials have worked with police in the Philippines to rescue two children linked to a Queensland child exploitation investigation.  U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign a peace deal with Ukrain...

It's finally election week! Yes, we are now less than a week out from the election, when more than 18 million Australians are due to vote for who will form the country’s next government. On today’s episode, we are going to break down who the major parties in Australia are. First, we're exploring what the Coalition is, and what the Liberal Party and National Party stand for. Then we mov...

In less than a week, Australia will be heading to the polls to decide the next government. In the lead-up, we've asked you what questions you still want answered about how Australia's electoral process works. Like, what actually is a hung parliament? And what happens if the leader of the winning party does not win their own seat? We answer all your questions in today's podcast. This podcast was pr...

Last week, the U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced an investigation into what he called the “autism epidemic,” and called the condition a “preventable disease”. Kennedy’s interest in the causes of autism is long-standing, but he’s never had a platform as large as leading the U.S. health department before. In today’s podcast, we’ll...

The Coalition has walked back its plan to keep Labor’s tax breaks for electric cars. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has been convicted and fined over drug supply charges. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy of jeopardising ceasefire negotiations in the war with Russia. And the good news: Australian tennis player Maya Joint h...

Last month, the body of a 19-year-old girl, Audrey Griffin, was found in a creek on NSW’s Central Coast. She had disappeared after walking home from a night out with her friends. Police said at the time the death was not suspicious. But this week, police charged a 53-year-old man, who was not known to her, with her murder. On today’s podcast, we are going to explain what we know about...

A man in his 80s is in a serious condition in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by a teenager outside an early voting centre this afternoon. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will be lowered "substantially". A minor party in New Zealand’s Coalition Government has proposed a bill seeking to legally define “woman” and “man&...

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at 88 of a stroke and a heart attack. His death means a process called the papal conclave is about to begin, where senior Church leaders will gather in the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world, to elect a new Pope. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about this mysterious process, who the contenders are, and why t...

Early voting for the 2025 federal election opened around the country today. Pope Francis' cause of death has been officially confirmed by the Vatican. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details of the country's military activities with a Signal chat containing his wife and brother, according to The New York Times. And today's good news: A 10-year-old girl has graduated f...

If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you might have come across videos from people claiming to be Chinese warehouse operators selling products directly to consumers. These videos, part of a trend called "TikTok Warehouse," promise to deliver products from well-loved brands for a fraction of the usual retail price. In today’s podcast, we're going to explain what's happening with this tr...

2025 is not a climate election. Young people voted in droves in 2022 for change, in what was dubbed the ‘climate election’. Yet new polling shows the number of younger Australians listing climate as their top concern has halved since the last election. In its place, cost of living dominates. TDA unpacks why climate change and the environment have subsided as top concerns for young vote...

This week, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision, finding that a woman is defined by biological sex under the law. It means transgender women with legal documentation reflecting their transition are not entitled to the same sex discrimination protections as “biological women”. Today, we’ll be breaking down the decision, how it came to be, and what the response to i...

An audit of a Sydney hospital has found it “failed” to address significant safety concerns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. tax service, is considering whether to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, according to U.S. media reports. Australia’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4 to 4.1% in March, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of...

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funding this week. The prestigious institution has refused to comply with a series of government demands relating to antisemitism and diversity policies. Today, we're unpacking what's happened in this unprecedented standoff between one of America's most elite universities and the White...

Today's headlines include: Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar have clashed over affordable housing policy during a debate at the National Press Club. Chinese airlines have reportedly been ordered to pause all purchases from U.S. aviation manufacturing giant Boeing.  Rebel forces in Sudan have declared a rival government, two years since civil war br...