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Education is one of the key portfolios in government that affects young Australians the most – from what we get taught in school, to how we pay for university.  On today's podcast, Editor-in-Chief of TDA Billi FitzSimons sits down with Education Minister Jason Clare to discuss HECS, international student caps, funding to public schools, and teacher appreciation.  Hosts: Billi FtizSimons and Sam Ko...

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter  here . In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the endangered sea turtle that's returned to the Gulf Mexico, the new dog mayor, Dolly Parton's philanthropy and the free sanitary items in Victoria. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Emmeline Peterson Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best wa...

Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 15 November:Woolworths and Coles have announced they will defend legal action brought against them over claims the retailers misled customers through deceptive price tactics. Matildas star Cortnee Vine has announced she’s taking a break from soccer to prioritise her mental health. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced he’s chosen Robert F. Kenn...

In January, Professor Richard Scolyer was named joint Australian of the year with his colleague and friend, Professor Georgina Long. The pair were recognised for their lifesaving melanoma research. Richard has dedicated his life to cancer research and treatment, but 18 months ago, his world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. He's since become patient zero for a groundb...

Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 14 November: The 23-year-old man charged with the murder of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has pleaded not guilty in a Victorian court. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Republican politician Matt Gaetz as his Attorney General. Streets in the Spanish province of Málaga have been flooded amid heavy rains, leading authorities to close school...

The average Australian watches porn for the first time before their 14th birthday, according to a new report from the national violence prevention organisation Our Watch. They surveyed nearly 1,000 young people aged 14 to 20 to learn more about the impact of pornography on young people. Nearly three-quarters of respondents said porn is degrading to women, and that it shows aggression and violence...

Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 13 November! Elon Musk will be among those joining President-elect Donald Trump’s new White House team when he takes office in January. The High Court has overturned a decision which held the Catholic Church responsible for historic child abuse by a Victorian priest. Nurses and midwives across New South Wales have been striking today as part of efforts t...

The future of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remains uncertain after Qatar announced it was suspending its mediation efforts. Qatar has acted as a key ceasefire negotiator over the last year, but now, that could all be changing. On today's podcast, we'll explain the latest on the hostilities between the two parties, and whether a change of government in the U.S. will have an impact on th...

Good afternoon! Here are your afternoon headlines for 12 November! The U.S. Republican Party is set to win a majority in the House of Representatives, the NSW Coroner’s Court has heard more details about the man behind the fatal Bondi Junction, and the UN Security Council will meet overnight to discuss the civil war in Sudan. Hosts:   Achol Arok and Sam Koslowski Want to support The Daily Aus? Tha...

As the world’s governments process what a Trump presidency could mean for them, much of the attention has turned to the impact of Trump's suite of economic reforms. On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at how changes in the global economy could impact us here in Australia, and why crypto and shares have rocketed up on the news of Trump’s return. Hosts:   Achol Arok and Sam Koslowski Producer: O...

Good afternoon! Here are your afternoon headlines for 11 November! Remembrance Day services have been held around the country, the trial of a NSW Police officer who fatally tasered an elderly woman has begun, and Ukraine’s military forces are expecting Russian and North Korean soldiers to launch an attack this week. Hosts:   Nandini Dhir and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Da...

The Federal Government is expected to introduce legislation to parliament this week that will ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. With support from the Coalition, this law could come into effect before the next of 2025. On today’s podcast, we’ll share what we know about the proposed law so far, how the Government plans to enforce the ban, and what different organisations are...

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter  here . In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the alpaca who vists aged care homes, the surprise community group that accompanied Coldplay, and the oldest New York marathon runner. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to...

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 8 November! A Qantas plan has suffered an engine failure, Joe Biden has called for unity after the U.S. Election, and scientists have developed a new way to turn plants into oi...

It has now been a couple days since Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the U.S.  Today, we want to answer all of the questions you still have. Like, how does this result impact Australia? How will this impact global wars? And what happens do Donald Trump's legal cases now? We answer your questions in today's podcast. Hosts:   Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Liste...

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 7 November! Australia could become one of the first countries to introduce minimum age requirements for social media, and Kamala Harris has conceded the U.S. presidential elect...

It has been confirmed that Donald Trump will become the next U.S. President. It was a historical day, a historical moment, and a decision that will likely redefine the future of the Republican Party, and also the future of the country. On today’s podcast, we are sharing with you how yesterday went and our reflections and analysis of one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. Hosts: Bill...

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 6 November: The U.S. Election results are coming and Trump has emerged with an early lead. Also, there have been some tech issues and ballot shortages, including in two key swi...

The U.S. Election is finally here! As this podcast episode goes out this morning, millions of people in the US are voting for the country’s next president. So, how does the U.S. voting system work? What are the key swing states? When will we know the result of this election? These are the key questions we are answering on today's podcast. It's an easy guide on exactly what you need to know. Hosts:...

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 5 November! The RBA has kept the cash rate at 4.35%, a hearing into a deadly 2021 jumping castle incident in Tasmania has begun, and Elon Musk has been cleared to continue his...

The U.S. election has finally arrived…sort of. By the time most Aussies go to bed tonight, voting will have opened in most American states. By Wednesday night, (our time) counting will have begun to determine who will be the next President of the United States: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. So, should Australians care? A Trump Presidency and a Harris Presidency could look very different for Austr...

In 2022, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi criticised the monarchy in a social media post following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Fellow Senator Hanson replied with what the Federal Court has now found was an “angry personal attack” that carried racist meaning. On today's podcast, we break down what the initial comments were, how the court case has evolved, and what this verdict means.  Hosts: Zara Seid...

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter  here . In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the new aviation rule in the U.S, why thousands of people marched naked across a bridge in Brisbane, and the top NSW mental health researcher honoured. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way...

This week, a residential college at the University of Sydney made headlines over a “bullying incident” involving a mock trial and a sex toy. It’s not the first time colleges at this uni have made headlines over such behaviour – nor is it the first time this specific college, St Paul’s, has been the subject of newspaper investigations. In today’s deep dive, we explain the latest scandal, and the hi...

A new report into the Federal Government’s response to COVID-19 has found it wasn’t “adequately prepared” for a pandemic. It also found that public trust in government has been eroded, and that more transparency around decisions made during a health emergency is needed. Plus, it has recommended Australia establish a new Centre for Disease Control.  You can access the  full report here . Hosts: Bil...