The Daily Aus

This week we reported the news that a young woman was killed at a Sydney school. It comes as a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows nearly one-third of Australian teenagers aged 18-19 have experienced intimate partner violence. In today’s deep dive, Zara talks to Chanel Contos about what needs to change to end gendered violence, ahead of her Press Club address in Canberra...

Over the last few months, you've likely seen headlines that referred to a ‘high-profile man’ who’d been charged with rape in the Queensland city of Toowoomba. We now know that man to be Bruce Lehrmann, who had previously been accused of rape by fellow political staffer Brittany Higgins. Lehrmann has always denied those allegations and hasn’t entered a plea in the Toowoomba case. In today’s deep di...

In a TDA exclusive, Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Queensland Premier to talk about pressing issues in the state. From the cost of living, to youth crime, the Premier's leadership and the Indigenous Voice referendum, today's deep dive will catch you up on what you need to know about the state of play in Queensland. Credits Guest: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier  Hosts: Billi FitzSim...

The Daily Aus is in the U.S. to cover Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s state visit. While here, TDA had the the opportunity to sit down with two of President Joe Biden’s most important White House officials - Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby. Credits Guests: Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John Kir...

The latest inflation numbers released yesterday showed prices rose by more than the RBA had hoped. It means could soon be hearing three words we haven’t heard for a few months: “interest rate rise”. So, what's the point of raising inflation? TDA journalist Tom Crowley tells us what it all means in the deep dive. Credits Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The D...

Thousands of people across Iceland, including its Prime Minister, have taken part in a 24-hour national women's strike. Iceland is ranked number one in the world for gender equality, but its organisers say their country isn't the "equality paradise" the world thinks it is. In today's deep dive, we unpack Iceland’s gender equity movement and why women and non-binary people are striking in 2023. Cre...

The cost of living crisis is to blame for an increasing number of Australians going hungry, according to Foodbank's latest Hunger Report. With more young people struggling to put food on the table, what are the long-term impacts of food insecurity? Brianna Casey, CEO of Foodbank Australia joins us for today's deep dive, to talk about what can be done to change the growing number of people who don'...

Last week, the Federal Government introduced legislation to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks. What does the proposal look like, why is it being tabled now, and how does Australia stack up compared with other countries? We'll unpack everything in today's deep dive. Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emma Gillespie and James Elliott Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter...

It’s been one year since Nedd Brockmann made headlines for running across the whole of Australia, from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney. The Daily Aus sat down with him to find out what happened after he was thrown into the media spotlight, and asks what his next challenge is. Credits Guests: Nedd Brockmann Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Interviewer: Billi FitzSimons Produc...

Ketamine is commonly used in medicine as an anaesthetic. Now, it’s also being used to treat depression, after low doses of the drug were found to "quickly and significantly" improve depressive symptoms. Dr Adam Bayes is a Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute. He’s a clinical academic psychiatrist with a special interest in mood disorders, and he answers all of our ketamine-treatment q...

The Jacinda Ardern era is officially over. As Australians went to the polls for the Voice referendum on Saturday, New Zealanders voted in their national election. Last election, then-PM Jacinda Ardern led Labour to a comfortable victory. Fast forward three years to 2023 and it was Ardern's replacement, Chris Hipkins, conceding defeat on election night. New Zealanders voted for a new Government and...

At the start of the month, an ongoing conflict in the Middle East boiled over when Hamas launched a surprise wide scale attack on Israel. It has prompted Israel to declare war on Hamas, saying the military will use all of its strength to destroy Hamas’s capabilities.  In the deep dive, we’re going to give you some of the context to understand this conflict.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

This weekend, Australia voted against enshrining a Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. Every state and territory except the ACT voted no. So what does this decision mean for the future of Australia and how will it impact efforts to close the gap? TDA journalist Tom Crowley has been covering the referendum from the start. In today’s deep dive he’ll tell you what it means now that it’s over. Cr...

This week, we’ve taken you back to where the Voice began, and explained its journey from Uluru to Canberra and right around the country. In this episode, listen to our live ‘politics at the pub’ event, where First Nations ABC journalists Carly Williams and Isabella Higgins answered questions like, “what will the voice actually do?” and “why are some First Nations people voting no?”. Credits Guests...

This week, we’ve taken you back to where the Voice began, and explained its journey from Uluru to Canberra and right around the country. In this episode, listen to a special extended version of TDA journalist Tom Crowley’s interview with the Prime Minister and hear whether he plans to take responsibility if the referendum fails. Credits Written and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely,...

This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea come from? What are the arguments on both sides of the campaign? In this special series, we’ll answer those questions and more. From exclusive interviews in Parliament House, to a journey into regional WA, we’ll share voices from across the debate and...

This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea come from? What are the arguments on both sides of the campaign? In this special series, we’ll answer those questions and more. From exclusive interviews in Parliament House, to a journey into regional WA, we’ll share voices from across the debate and...

This week, come with us on a journey back to where the Voice began, and into the future, where it might land. What is the Voice? Where did the idea come from? What are the arguments on both sides of the campaign? In this special series, we’ll answer those questions and more. From exclusive interviews in Parliament House, to a journey into regional WA, we’ll share voices from across the debate and...

The rumours are true. There’s a bedbug crisis unfolding in France. It’s sparked widespread public health concern, forced schools to close, and raised concern ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. We’ll tell you what you need to know, and whether it’s likely to pose a threat to Australia, in the deep dive. RSVP to our politics in the pub event here . Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Produ...

There’s big news out of the U.S.! For the first time in its history, the house speaker has been ousted. So who is the house speaker, and why is this such big news? And what does it actually mean? We’ll tell you in today’s deep dive. Credits Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/li...

Have you ever wondered why we use trigger warnings the way we do? Or why we put a warning on some stories but not others? In an effort to explore how trigger warnings work best and if we should use them at all, TDA editor Billi FitzSimons talks to clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Zac Seidler ( who also happens to be Zara’s brother). Credits Guest: Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist  Host...

In a special interview episode, TDA’s editor Billi FitzSimons sits down with the Foreign Minister to talk about everything from world peace, Julian Assange and the upcoming U.S. election. Plus the big question: does the Foreign Minister think we’re on the brink of a big world war? Or is world peace even possible? Credits Guest: Senator Penny Wong, Foreign Minister Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Sei...

The Writers Guild of America has reached a deal with Hollywood studios, meaning their strike is officially over. In the deep dive, we’ll let you know what they’ve agreed to and whether this means production is back on track or if the actors strike will still keep the industry at a standstill. Listen to Why actors walked out on their own premiere Credits Guest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checker Hosts:...

Less than a third of police strip searches across 5 festivals between 2021 and 2022 in NSW followed proper legal processes according to an audit by the state’s police watchdog. So when are the police allowed to strip search you and what can it involve? With festival season right around the corner, we’re going to speak with a lawyer about strip searches.  Credits Guest: Sam Lee, Senior Solicitor at...

You know the former Victorian Premier for his North Face jackets and extremely long COVID-19 era press conferences, but he is also known for his socially progressive policies and cancelling the Commonwealth Games. In today's deep dive, we'll look at Daniel Andrews' legacy as one of Australia’s most divisive, yet electorally successful Premiers Australia has seen.  Credits Hosts: Zara Seidler and S...