The Daily Aus

On Saturday, Neale Daniher AO became the 2025 Australian of the Year. Daniher, who was an AFL player and captain, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2013. Since then, he's gone on to co-found FightMND, an organisation which has raised over $115 million for research into finding a cure for MND. In today's podcast, we explain more about who Daniher who, and what he's achieved over the...

Today's headlines include: The Federal Government has announced $6.4 million in funding for Holocaust education. Parts of southern California have seen the first significant rainfall in months, after wildfires tore through Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after he briefly declared martial law in December. Today’s g...

It's a public holiday today, following Australia’s national day yesterday... but 20% of TDA readers don’t actually know why Australia Day is held on 26 January. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the history of January 26, its protests and celebrations, and how Australian workplaces and attitudes are shifting in response to this public holiday. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seid...

On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the solar powered school bags bringing light to school students, the sporting first in F1, the record-breaking weddings in Thailand and why a rotting smelling plant has caught Sydney's attention. 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 ‘foll...

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out calling a second Voice referendum, if Labor wins re-election.  Channel Nine presenter Alex Cullen will step down “permanently” after allegedly accepting $50,000 to refer to social media personality Adrian Portelli as "the McLaren man" live on air.  A statue of Captain Cook has been vandalised in Sydney a...

This week, a group of researchers have called for doctors to stop using the Body Mass Index, or BMI, to define obesity. It's a measurement system that's been around since the 1830s, but now experts say it might be doing more harm than good. In today's episode, Sam and Zara break down why this matters and what could replace it. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Wa...

Today's headlines include: Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has requested a trial without a jury, as he prepares to face rape charges in a Queensland court. NSW Police are searching for three men believed to have assaulted two off-duty police officers in Sydney’s Inner West. A new fast-moving fire has forced at least 30,000 evacuations northwest of LA. And today’s good news: Solar...

There have been several antisemitic attacks in Sydney in the past three months, which has led to governments and police, as well as leaders of other faiths, uniting to condemn, investigate and press charges against those responsible. This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national database to track antisemitic crime, following a meeting with the National Cabinet. At the same time,...

Today's headlines include: The NSW Government has announced a group of rail workers’ unions will pause their industrial action, days after widespread delays across Sydney’s train network Foreign Minister Penny Wong has discussed the Australian-U.S. trade partnership with Marco Rubio, the Trump administration’s new Secretary of State. Netflix has surpassed 300 million global subsc...

This week, a Channel Nine presenter was stood down after he allegedly accepted $50,000 for being the first TV journalist to call a high-profile businessman “McLaren Guy” instead of “Lambo Guy”. Channel Nine has responded saying they are “taking this matter extremely seriously” and have stood down the reporter, Alex Cullen.  Today, we thought we’d go t...

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 Americans who were involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.  The Federal Government has announced new safety requirements for buses and coaches in response to the Hunter Valley bus crash, which killed 10 people in 2023. A man has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in E...

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok is back online in the United States after being down for just 12 hours. The restoration comes after President Trump, who was officially inaugurated as the 47th President overnight, announced he would sign an executive order to delay the ban as he takes office this week. Trump says he'll make sure the app can remain in America, even at the cost of the existing r...

Today's headlines include: A record number of women are now represented in the Federal Cabinet, following a Parliamentary reshuffle triggered by Bill Shorten’s retirement from politics. The Victorian Government has announced it will ban petrol stations from increasing fuel prices more than once a day.  Severe Tropical Cyclone Sean has brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of far nor...

This week, Donald Trump is set to officially take office at the White House for the second time as U.S. President. As the dawn of a new chapter of one of the most powerful positions in the world begins, Sam and Billi are here to break down what to expect in the coming days, months and years. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? Tha...

This good news podcast is all about bringing people together - from heartwarming moments in U.S. politics, to the power of music in children's television, Sam and Billi have a rundown of the four news stories from the week that will make you smile. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to c...

Today's headlines include: The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed a ceasefire and hostage release deal will be approved, after 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The Federal Government has unveiled a new counter-terrorism and violent extremism strategy.  An American man will face a Queensland court after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia, concea...

After 15 months of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal, marking a major turning point in the war. The agreement, brokered by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. authorities, is set to begin this Sunday. In today's deep dive, we'll break down what this means for the region and the prospects for lasting peace. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer:&nbsp...

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate has risen to 4%, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.  Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal after 15 months of conflict, under an agreement negotiated by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. authorities.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Parliamentary reshuffle that will see the...

Depression affects around one in four young adults, but there’s still so much we don’t know about the role of biology in mental health disorders. It’s what motivated researchers from around the world to conduct the “largest and most diverse” study of genetics and depression, led by the University of Edinburgh and King’s College in London. Findings from the analy...

Today's headlines include: Sydneysiders are bracing for a long commute home this evening, with ongoing industrial action expected to cause continued disruptions across the city’s rail network. The weather bureau has issued several weather warnings for large parts of the country’s east, with strong winds and widespread rain forecast over the coming hours. The Princess of Wales has annou...

At least 200 psychiatrists have resigned from NSW public hospitals. It comes amid an ongoing dispute with the State Government, as psychiatrists call for better pay and working conditions. There are fears the sector could be reduced by two-thirds before the end of the month, triggering a "mental health crisis" for GPs. In today's deep dive, we’ll unpack the stalled negotiations between the N...

Today's headlines include: Several homes have been evacuated after a landslide destroyed a house in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.  Fire crews in LA are bracing for the return of dangerous Santa Ana winds, as the city’s wildfire emergency continues. Mystery balls have forced the closure of nine Sydney beaches, as authorities work to determine their contents. And today’s go...

Meta has become the latest company in the U.S. to walk back on its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts — a move numerous corporations are making ahead of a Trump presidency. The parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp said it will no longer have "representation goals for women and ethnic minorities."In today's deep dive, we look at what's changing at Meta, is there an emergi...

Today's headlines include: At least 24 people have now been killed in LA’s wildfire emergency, while 29 people have been arrested for looting properties in evacuated areas. A serious car crash near Perth airport this morning has left four people dead.  Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to release two North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian troops currently being...

Last year, the story of a French rape case and the woman at its centre, Gisèle Pelicot, captured global attention.  Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in jail for charges related to drugging, raping, and inviting others to rape his then-wife, Gisèle. 50 others were also found guilty of varying charges including rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault. The case is back...