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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been accused of directly asking  former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce for free, undisclosed flight upgrades. The allegation has been detailed in a new book by former Australian Financial Review (AFR) columnist Joe Aston.  The Opposition has said it will consider setting up a Senate Inquiry into the matter, while the PM has suggested the claims come from a “person who is...

In the last week, two major U.S. newspapers have announced they won’t endorse a candidate for the U.S. presidential election. It’s a huge departure from the way legacy media has traditionally approached elections, and has called into question the billionaire ownership of the LA Times and the Washington Post. In today's podcast, we discuss what the decision could mean for the media and editorial in...

Late last week, Richard White - the CEO of one of Australia’s biggest tech company, WiseTech Global - stepped down. It came after a major investigation by Nine Newspapers into the billionaire founder of the software and logistics business. An outpouring of scandals, both in his professional and private life, have dominated headlines since. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a look at the massive Ric...

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Earlier this week, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a ceremony for the King and Queen, speaking for nearly a minute about the King being a l-genocidalist, calling for land to be returned to First Nations communities and asking for a Treaty. In the days since, Thorpe has been accused of breaching the pledge of allegiance she took when she entered Parliament. Only Thorpe doesn’t think so,...

Over the past few weeks, abortion has been in the headlines in Australia. Despite the fact that it has been decriminalised everywhere in the country, the topic of reproductive rights has re-entered the political landscape and is being debated in Queensland and South Australia. In today's podcast, we discuss why abortion is back in the news, and whether the laws in some states in Australia could ac...

Queenslanders will choose their next Government this weekend. 50 cent public transport fares, free primary school lunches, youth crime, and abortion, have become big talking points in this election. Two men in their 40s wanting to lead the state – the current Premier Steven Miles and opposition leader David Crisafulli – have also taken the fight to social media, both using TikTok as part of their...

This week, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence is behind Australia. Yesterday, new consumer data from NAB echoed that sentiment, reporting more optimism amongst Australian consumers. But does that match the reality for young Australians? How will we know when the cost of living crisis is over? On today's episode, Sam...

On Friday, King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney for a five-day visit. It's their first official visit to Australia since Charles became King in 2022, and his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with Cancer. As they continue their formal engagements with government and community representatives over the coming days, the question of Australia’s place in the monarchy has resurf...

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 a major development in cervical cancer treatment, how a crayon drawing turned into a council development, and why Tree Kangaroos are being given bunches of flowers.  You can listen to Emma's recommendation here.   The Daily Aus is a media company that delivers accessible and di...

A former band member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has been found dead in Bueno Aires, the capital of Argentina. Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son, who he shared with former partner, singer Cheryl Cole. Today we trace the rise of the British musician, his remarkable success with one of the world's most popular boy bands of all time, his solo career, and the struggles he faced in the spot...

With less than three weeks until polling day, the upcoming U.S. election has become one of the most complex and anticipated political races in modern history. For many young Americans, Trump and Harris' campaigns have played out away from traditional media. Instead, they're being reached through short-form video content, their favourite podcasts, celebrity endorsements, memes and social media algo...

The Government wants to crack down on “unfair and excessive card surcharges” in Australia. It's announced plans to ban debit card surcharges from 2026. The RBA estimates Australian businesses pay close to $2 billion a year to card networks, but the Opposition argues the Government's plan “won’t make a difference” for Australians facing a cost of living crisis .  On today’s podcast, we’ll explain h...

We are months away from a federal election in Australia. And yesterday a new poll showed the Coalition is ahead of the Labor Party on a two-party preferred basis for the first time since the last election. Now we’ll explain exactly what that means in today’s deep dive. But essentially - at a really basic level - it is good news for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, and not-so-great news for Prime Mi...

A year ago, Australia voted ‘No’ to the Voice to Parliament. The referendum asked whether Australia wanted to add an advisory body to the Constitution, made up of First Nations people who would have a say on laws and policies that would affect their lives. It was the first of three stages spelled out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, that called for Voice, Treaty, and Truth. TDA speaks to Pro...

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 Australia's top scientists, the Nobel Prize winner breaking new ground, and a long lost wedding video. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. If you’d like to support us, the best way...

There’s a new Netflix show that everyone’s talking about. It’s called ‘Monsters’ and it’s based on the true story of the Menendez brothers, who were found guilty of murder in 1996. Over two decades later, U.S. authorities have now announced they will review new evidence in the case. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore the case that’s got everyone talking, and what could happen now that the LA Distri...

Have you ever avoided a visit to the dentist because of how much it costs? If you nodded yes to that question, chances are you’re not alone. According to a new report, one in two Aussies without private health insurance has avoided the dentist due to cost. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore what we learned from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s report about access to dental care in t...

A   new digital player is helping to shape public discourse online. How an audience feels about a brand, a narrative, a personality or a scandal is being moulded by the rise of… bots. PR bots, to be exact. These bots can be programmed to target your social media algorithms and the content you do or don’t get served. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore how these digital armies can be mobilised to inf...

Ability Fest is a not-for-profit music festival designed for everyone to experience the magic of live music. At the helm is former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott - a big music fan, and an even bigger fan of challenging the status quo. On today's podcast, Dylan talks to Sam about his own experiences at music festivals, why Ability Fest is different, and whether its existence is actually desire...

There are only 28 days until the U.S. Presidential Election - and, according to most major polls, it is almost neck and neck between current Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, and former Republican President Donald Trump.  Whilst the polls don’t tell us much about who’s going to win, they do tell us where to look for clues - the seven important swing states, that are universally...

The Government has released an updated list of support services available to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. It flagged planned changes earlier this year but didn’t hand down details until this week. Internet, gym memberships, marriage counselling, wellness coaching and sex services are among the list of things not covered by the NDIS. Some disability advocates have raise...

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance have met for for their first (and only) Vice Presidential debate. The VP hopefuls debated on issues including climate, the economy, immigration, abortion and gun rights. With just over a month until the U.S. election, what do we know about the men hoping to become second-in-command to the future president? We'll take you through the highlights from the VP...

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating six reports of protesters displaying banned symbols, including Hezbollah flags, at a Melbourne protest over the weekend. Last year, new laws passed Parliament banning public displays of hate symbols, including terrorist organisations. This is now expected to be the first test of the Government's hate symbol laws. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma G...

Over the weekend, Hezbollah’s long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. It marks a significant shift in the region, with Nasrallah having been in power for over thirty years. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how we got here and what it means for the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah moving forward. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla M...