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More than 18 million people around the world are living with anorexia or bulimia, with adolescents and young adults disproportionately affected. That’s according to a major new global study. It’s the biggest update on these two eating disorders in almost a decade, covering more than 200 countries and three decades of data. The findings, from what’s known as the Global Burden of Disease study, show...

Today's headlines include:  Nationals leader Matt Canavan has announced he will try to move to the lower house at the next election, not due until 2028. Days out from the U.S. midterms, a Democrat in the state of Michigan has formally endorsed a Republican candidate for the Senate. Bruce Lehrmann is set to stand trial for rape next year. And today’s good news! The country of Barbados has succ...

This is the story of thousands of uni students. They were promised that if they pulled all-nighters, did the internships and put in the extra hours, there’d be a job waiting at the end. But for many young Australians, the graduation gown came off, and the job never came. Last month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed youth unemployment has climbed to 11.1%, the highest it’s been since 20...

Today's headlines include:  Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against her murder convictions and instead been re-sentenced to life behind bars without the possibility of parole. A man could spend life behind bars after allegedly seeking out military and explosives information in preparation for a terrorist attack. Hong Kong leader John Lee has apologised for last year’s deadly apartment towe...

Next week, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections, giving them the chance to vote for the people representing them in Congress. Ahead of that, TDA editor-in-chief Billi attended a Trump rally in Texas to ask young people what they're thinking, feeling and voting for during these elections. In today's episode, we'll explain what to know about the midterms, and hear from Billi ab...

Today's headlines include:  Two high-speed trains have crashed into each other in central Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring around 80 more. South Australia’s Royal Commission into AI has opened up for consultation from the public on the tech’s impact on society. Police have closed their investigation into the overdose death of U.S. actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's fi...

In 2016, 4,724 students enrolled in drama for NSW's Higher School Certificate. Last year, it was 3,192. And it's not just NSW, the share of Year 12 students taking drama has fallen in every state and territory that publishes the data. The curtain hasn't come down on the subject, but the cast list has been getting shorter. Today, we look at what researchers, teachers and education departments say i...

Today's headlines include:  Australia’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.3% in September, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australia's biggest listed casino company has been hit with a $260 million fine. Exit polls have pointed to a deadlock in Israel’s first election since October 7 2023. And today’s good news: A world-first mission is aiming to clean up s...

White Fox, Ghanda, Bec & Bridge, LSKD. These are the names of some of the biggest fashion brands in Australia. They’re also apparently some of the least ethical. That’s according to a new report which ranked Aussie fashion brands based on how they treat workers and the planet. In today’s podcast we’re going to take you through everything the report found, and what the brands included had to say ab...

Today's headlines include:  The Government is trialling giving people the ability to text Triple Zero. If effective, the change would allow people to contact emergency dispatchers in times when a voice call might not be practical. Conservative Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says police have asked him to turn in his passports, days after the country’s election saw his opponent Lula da Silv...

Two years ago, a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Serbia and killed 16 people. On Sunday, the students who protested over it helped bring down a party that’s been in power since many of them were in primary school. Today, we’ll unpack how youth-led demonstrations mobilised to form a political movement, ultimately becoming a government-in-waiting, and why the rest of Europe is watchi...

Today's headlines include:  Emotional tributes have flowed in Canberra for Independent MP Dr Helen Haines, repeatedly described by her colleagues as the "very best of us". A multi-state storm band and an unusual weather system has delivered a days-long deluge to parts of Australia with more rain to come. Early voting is underway for the New Zealand election which is shaping up to be the close...

For the first time, TDA is taking you back to the high school debate club. In this episode, we’re debating the idea of national civic service. It’s a pitch put forward by the former Treasurer of Australia that young Aussies should have to complete a mandatory year of national service, in areas like healthcare, emergency services, agriculture or the military. In today’s episode we’ll run through th...

For a lot of us, getting around is something we barely think about. You tap on, jump on the closest bus, train or tram, and you're at work, at your parents' for dinner, or grabbing a coffee with the girls. Our calendars might be packed and our days might feel shorter than ever, but the actual getting there? That's rarely the part that stresses us out. That's not the reality for everyone, though. A...

For a lot of us, getting around is something we barely think about. You tap on, jump on the closest bus, train or tram, and you're at work, at your parents' for dinner, or grabbing a coffee with the girls. Our calendars might be packed and our days might feel shorter than ever, but the actual getting there? That's rarely the part that stresses us out. That's not the reality for everyone, though. A...

Today's headlines include:  Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells has shut her electorate office in Brisbane following a security incident. U.S. President Donald Trump says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, a satellite internet service Ukraine uses in its war with Russia. Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia’s opposition student movement ha...

Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only fo...

Content warning: Today's episode includes references to sexual violence and strangulation. It's not explicit, but if you've got kids in the car, you might want to save it for later. If you need support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. In both Australia and the UK, there have been major developments in the regulation of porn access. Here at home, Pornhub came back this month, but only fo...

Today's headlines include:  Former Bachelor reality TV star Sam Wood is set to again apply for bail, taking his fight to the state's highest court. NSW has become the first state to legalise ‘terramation’, a process also called human composting, as an alternative to burying or cremating remains. A judge in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $US25 billion for misl...

It’s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government’s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI? Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells. Listen: The Govt...

It’s nearly been one year since Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under 16s. And it turns out, that was just the beginning of the Australian Government’s campaign against social media. But, is it actually working? And with all the focus on social media, what are they doing about AI? Today, Billi sits down with the Minister for Communications Anika Wells.  Lis...

Today's headlines include:  Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition after being run down outside her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta on Monday. A Queensland teen has been accused of hate crimes after allegedly threatening a family. The United Nations (UN) is launching a new initiative on the military uses of AI, aimed at addressing...

Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car outside her electorate office in regional Victoria on Monday. The Prime Minister has described it as a “deliberate” attack, and a joint counter-terrorism team is now investigating.  On today’s podcast, we’re going to go through who Helen Haines is, what we know about the attack, and how the country has resp...

Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car outside her electorate office in regional Victoria on Monday. The Prime Minister has described it as a “deliberate” attack, and a joint counter-terrorism team is now investigating.  On today’s podcast, we’re going to go through who Helen Haines is, what we know about the attack, and...

Today's headlines include:  Federal MP Helen Haines has lost her leg and is fighting for life after being rammed by a vehicle in what’s been labelled a deliberate attack. Thousands of jobs will be cut at National Australia Bank (NAB) as part of the major lender’s plans to “simplify its operation model” and “support NAB’s strategic ambition”. A Japanes...