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The story of an IVF mixup that led to a woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby has made global headlines this month. The Brisbane fertility clinic at its centre has launched an investigation, blaming the bungle on “human error”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what happened, the legal questions raised by this story, and what it could mean for the future of Austra...

The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport. The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired.  The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to com...

With less than three weeks until the Federal Election, first-time home buyers have become a big campaign focus for both major parties. It comes after Labor and the Coalition unveiled their housing policies over the weekend. Labor is promising to cut home deposits for first-time buyers from 20% to 5%, while the Opposition wants to make some mortgage repayments tax deductible. In today's deep dive,...

Today's headlines include:  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have spruiked their parties’ new housing policies as election campaigning continues.  A third of Australian school students are failing to reach minimum proficiency standards for maths, new research has found. A teenager in the U.S. has been accused of killing his parents as part of a pla...

Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled against a Melbourne lawyer who was fired after chucking a sickie to attend the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide last year. The case has sparked a national conversation about sick leave, when it's appropriate to use it, and what rights employers have when they suspect an employee is lying about needing to take a day off. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Pr...

In today's good news podcast, we discuss the new accessibility feature on Brisbane's biggest bridge climb, the heartwarming moment Jack Black surprised a fan and the UK's biggest clean up! 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 ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a...

Today's headlines include:  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has responded to reports he was allegedly the target of a terror plot last year.  The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a tropical cyclone will likely form off WA’s north coast this weekend.  A woman believed to have been "wrongfully imprisoned” in Russia has been released after 15-months behind bars.  And to...

In the lead-up to the federal election (three weeks away!) TDA has interviewed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, but we haven’t landed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. On today’s podcast, we break the fourth wall to bring you on our journey to interview the man who is trying to lead the Coalition to an election victory. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara...

Today's headlines include:  The Australian stock market has bounced back after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause. The Coalition has refused to rule out if it will withdraw Australia from the Paris Agreement, if it wins the May 3 election. New Zealand’s Parliament has voted to strike down controversial legislation to alter the country’s founding document.&...

Election ads are everywhere. On TV, social media, newspapers and in your letterboxes at home. So, does that mean all ads you’re seeing are true? Are they legally required to be true? Well, that’s what we’re going to answer in today’s podcast, unpacking how political communication occurs during an election, what politicians can say during this time, and whether or not they&r...

Today's headlines include: A faulty radio antenna is being blamed for a Gold Coast helicopter crash that left four people dead and nine injured. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor will debate in front of a live television audience tonight, after last night’s leaders debate.  The Trump Administration’s 104% tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S. are now in eff...

A new study out this week has found the overall benefits of taking ADHD medications outweigh the risks. A team of international researchers examined ADHD medications in response to concerns around the potential cardiovascular impact of these treatments. The study, which analysed data from more than 22,000 participants, has been called the largest and most comprehensive of its kind. In today’...

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned Australia will face “tsunami waves” of economic uncertainty, if the U.S. enters a recession. Thousands of doctors across NSW have commenced three days of industrial action, after 18-months of failed negotiations with the State Government.  U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed a national TikTok ban for another...

Just yesterday in Australia, more than $100 billion was wiped from the Australian share market. It’s all because of the tariffs imposed last week by US President Donald Trump on all countries, including Australia. To understand in more detail why this has happened and what it means for the average Australian today, we chat with the chief economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho. Wa...

Today's headlines include: The Australian dollar has dropped to a five-year low, plunging below 60 US cents.  The Coalition has reversed its promise to force Australian Public Service (APS) employees back to the office if it wins the upcoming election. Israel has promised a “thorough examination” of a strike that killed 15 first responders in Gaza last month.  And today&rsquo...

We are now officially less than a month away from the Federal Election in Australia. According to our surveys, the top issue for most young voters is the cost of living. On today’s podcast, TDA’s Editor-in-Chief, Billi FitzSimons, sits down with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, who would be responsible for Australia’s economy if the Coalition is elected. Interview by: Billi FitzSim...

If you’ve woken up this morning thinking and it's earlier than you thought, that’s because daylight saving has officially ended! It’s one of two times during the year that clocks change - but why does it actually exist? And how did it start? Today we are going to explain why we actually have daylight saving - and answer the questions you’ve probably thought about, but never...

This week, we talk about the new innovation helping to keep more people safe, the new baby cub born and an incredible community initiative to get more actors on stage! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Dail...

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he’d plan to visit Trump “as soon as [he] can” if Labor is re-elected on 3 May.  After 18 years behind bars, notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel has been granted bail by a Victorian court. A South Korean court has voted to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, triggering a snap election. And to...

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump officially announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on all imports into America. This includes a blanket 10% tax on all Australian goods entering America, ending 20 years of tariff-free trade between our nations under a Free Trade Agreement. It comes in the first week of Australia’s federal election campaign period, with both the PM a...

Today's headlines include: All Australian products imported to the U.S. will be hit with at least a 10% tariff from later this week. Last month was Australia’s hottest March since records began in 1910, with the national temperature 2.41°C above the average recorded from 1961 to 1990. Israel has announced it will launch a major expansion of its military operation by taking control of &ld...

In case you missed it, the death penalty has returned as the most extreme punishment one can receive for a federal crime in the U.S. It was one of the many executive orders President Donald Trump made on his first day in office. And now, it could be used in one of the most high-profile murder cases in the country of the past decade. Today we’re here to explain the use of the death penalty in...

Today's headlines include: New hate speech laws have passed Victoria’s Parliament, after the Labor Government reached a deal with the Greens. Thousands of doctors across NSW will proceed with planned strikes next week, after negotiations with the State Government broke down.  Democratic Senator Corey Booker, a one-time U.S. presidential candidate, has spoken in the Senate for over 25 ho...

This week, Australia became the second country in the world to mandate health warnings on individual cigarettes. The changes are part of several new tobacco control measures aimed at improving public health outcomes and reducing smoking rates. The reforms also include new health promotion inserts in cigarette packs, and a phased ban on menthol cigarettes. In today's deep dive, we’ll take you...

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced the cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.1%. NSW Police have charged three people, including a teenager, after seizing several homemade machine guns, allegedly made using a 3D printer.  The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator is calling for “justice and answers” after 15 first responders were kill...