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This week, an independent MP introduced a bill that would require the Government to consider the “economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing” of future generations when deciding national laws. It’s the latest in a broader push to consider the rights and wellbeing of young people here in Australia. In today's podcast, we explain the proposal and if it will pass Parliam...

Today's stories include: Authorities have confirmed two NSW Health workers have been stood down, after they appeared in an antisemitic video bragging about allegedly killing and refusing to treat Israeli patients. The price of the average Australian mortgage has reached an all-time high, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy has said he’s pr...

Celebrity lawsuits have dominated headlines in recent months, from Blake Lively to Jay-Z, Diddy, and Prince Harry. Another high-profile case is back in the spotlight this week, after Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance. The rapper's diss track ‘Not Like Us’ is the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by Drake last month. Today, we’ll take you through everythin...

Today's stories include: U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s considering a tariff exemption request from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.  Hamas has said it will delay the scheduled release of hostages “until further notice,” accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement.  At least 55 people have died after a bus plunged off a highway bridge in Guatemala’...

As AI becomes increasingly ingrained in our lives, conversations around using it in an ethical and safe was have become more intense. However, a lesser-discussed concern is now gaining attention — the environmental impact of AI. AI requires immense quantities of resources, including electricity, water, and finite minerals. With its carbon footprint only expected to rise in the coming decades...

Today's stories include: The Federal Government has released a Closing the Gap update and outlined its 2025 implementation plan.  U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. may “lose patience” with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first Western leader to take a public HIV test.  And today’s good news: Jordan Mailata has become...

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has faced a London court this week over allegations she racially abused a police officer by calling him "stupid" and "white". The verbal altercation took place in January 2023 after a cab driver re-routed Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis to a police station over a separate incident. Kerr, who also plays as a forward for Chelsea in the UK Women's Super League, has pleade...

Today's stories include:  A Victorian man has been charged in relation to antisemitic death threats against Federal and State politicians.  The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning flood-ravaged parts of North Queensland could see more life-threatening conditions this weekend.  An update to Google’s AI policy has removed a longstanding ban on using artificial intelligence fo...

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for an American “take over” in the Gaza Strip. The proposal, which would move around two million Palestinians to other countries, has drawn criticism from world leaders and the United Nations. In today's deep dive, we’ll unpack what Trump said, what the international reaction has been like, and whether or not his plan could, or will...

Today's stories include:  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for an inquiry into the Prime Minister’s handling of a planned terrorist attack in Sydney. The Federal Government says authorities in Laos have rejected Australia’s offer to assist with a methanol poisoning investigation. Argentina will withdraw from the World Health Organistion, weeks after U.S. President Donald...

This week, the unfair dismissal case brought by journalist Antoinette Lattouf against the ABC is being heard in court. The case centres around a claim, by Lattouf, that she was fired by the ABC halfway through a short-term contract because of a post she shared to Instagram about the war in Gaza. The ABC is fighting against the claims and says the journalist  was not  unfairly dismissed....

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for an American “take over” in the Gaza Strip, which would move some 1.9 million Palestinians to other countries.  Thousands of Queenslanders in flood-affected parts of the state’s north remain without power and water, as a Major Flood Warning continues. A free virtual women’s health clinic will...

From stacking shelves to tapping away at the till, shops in Australia are run by workers whose future pay and conditions hang in the balance. Australia’s workplace tribunal, the Fair Work Commission, is hearing a case that could see the minimum gap between shifts cut from 12 to 10 hours. The proposal would also scrap rest breaks for higher-paid retail managers, a measure supported by some of...

Today's headlines include: NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has announced she’s stepping down from the portfolio over claims she used her ministerial driver for private trips. Matildas star Sam Kerr has faced court in London after being charged with racially aggravated abuse of a police officer.  U.S. tariffs (taxes) on imports from Mexico and Canada will be paused after separate deals...

It’s been two weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump became president, and there have - of course - been many headline-making moves from the 47th president already.  One that our audience has been asking us to explain is his policy on tariffs. Over the weekend, Trump signed an executive order to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Trump claimed the tariffs, which will come...

Today's headlines include: Major flooding is continuing to impact northeast Queensland, however, heavy rainfall is expected to ease heading into Tuesday. A high-profile unlawful termination case between journalist Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC has begun in the Federal Court. Crews in Washington DC have now recovered 55 bodies from last week’s midair collision, believed to have killed 67 peo...

Some time before mid-May, every Australian over 18 is going to walk into a polling booth and cast their ballot. As the road to the 2025 election becomes shorter, the political, social and economic conversations about the decisions in front of us are becoming more frequent. On today’s episode, we sit down with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam...

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the surging electric vehicle sales in Norway, the latest cricketer to make the sporting Hall of Fame, the growth of India's tiger population and a good news story from the community. 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...

Today's headlines include: The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling for “a healthy degree of scepticism” from voters, ahead of this year’s federal election.  U.S. authorities have recovered two ‘black box’ flight recorders from the site of yesterday’s deadly crash near Washington DC.  The Federal Government has released new data showing vap...

Federal and state police are investigating a caravan filled with explosives discovered in north-west Sydney earlier this month. Multiple news sources report a note found inside the caravan contained a list of addresses of Jewish people and synagogues. In today's deep dive, we explain what we know about the incident, the investigation that has followed and the response from the Jewish community. Ho...

Today's headlines include: A wide-scale emergency response is underway in Virginia after a U.S. Army helicopter and a passenger jet collided midair.  Several Sydney locations including a Jewish primary school have been targeted with antisemitic vandalism as investigations continue into a foiled explosives plot. The Victorian Government is extending the state’s pill-testing trial, with f...

A Queensland social media influencer accused of poisoning her daughter has been released on bail. The woman is facing several charges including torture and fraud, after she allegedly posted videos of her child under distress “to entice monetary donations and online followers.” Today, we’ll talk through what we know about this case, and the role of social media as a tool to potent...

Today's headlines include: Annual inflation has reached its lowest rate in more than three years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).  More than a dozen Queenslanders linked to a fringe religious group have been found guilty of manslaughter, in relation to the 2022 death of an eight-year-old girl. A global weather science body has found a direct link between...

Global technology stocks have taken a historic hit this week after a Chinese AI company called DeepSeek demonstrated it could build powerful AI systems just as good, if not better, than the current market leaders (like ChatGPT), but for a fraction of the cost. On today's podcast, we break down what you need to know about this new AI company, how the existing tech giants have reacted, and what make...

Today's headlines include: Evacuations are continuing in parts of north-west Victoria, where crews are battling several bushfires. A Queensland woman accused of poisoning her young daughter has faced a Brisbane court.  Google Maps has confirmed it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ for U.S. users.  And today’s good news: Europe's first 3D-printed so...