The Daily Aus

Nov 01 2024 977 ep. 11 mins 1.9k
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This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We’re a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people.

TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.

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The good news about your cancelled flight

Nov 01 2024 7 mins  
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 NSWmental health researcher honoured. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! T

The culture at Sydney's colleges

Oct 31 2024 14 mins  
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 th

How Australia will prepare for the next pandemic

Oct 30 2024 13 mins  
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 r

Did the PM get special treatment from Qantas?

Oct 29 2024 13 mins  
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

Should the media tell you who to vote for?

Oct 28 2024 19 mins  
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 me

The downfall of an Australian tech billionaire

Oct 27 2024 17 mins  
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 l

The fish species back from the brink of extinction

Oct 25 2024 10 mins  
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 top honours for Missy Elliot and Queen Latifah, the fish species spotted after two decades, and the a latest sporting heroes. Here's Zara's recommendation and Sam's recommendation. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to cli

Did Lidia Thorpe break her pledge of allegiance?

Oct 24 2024 14 mins  
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 do

Why is Australia debating abortion again?

Oct 23 2024 16 mins  
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 Au

Qld Premier Steven Miles' plan to keep his job

Oct 22 2024 20 mins  
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 TikT