Last Friday, a NSW Police officer was charged with the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Although they have charged police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who was the former partner of Baird, police have said he is not cooperating with the search for the bodies. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk through what we know happened, how the community is responding, and all the things police are still trying to piece together about this alleged double murder. If you need help, please reach out to QLIFE on 1800 184 527 Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Give your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Question Time - there’s huge interest in this hour of debate that happens every day at 2pm during parliamentary sitting weeks. According to the Parliamentary Education Office, it's aim is to hold the government to account. So - does it achieve this? Or is it just an excuse for politicians to yell at each other? Today on the podcast, we answer all the questions you might have about Question Time, and speak to some people who are in the room when it happens. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsGuests: Zali Steggall and Dr Andrew CharltonAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is back in the news because his final appeal to avoid extradition from the UK to the U.S. is currently underway. Assange is facing 18 charges in the U.S. relating to the leaking of thousands of confidential government documents. If found guilty, he faces penalties of up to 175 years behind bars. Today on the podcast, we break down exactly why this decision is so important. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) report, young Australians are more likely to experience loneliness and psychological distress than any other age group. For twenty years, HILDA has been interviewing the same network of 17,000 Australians, every year, to compile results that give us comprehensive insight into the lives of Australians. To help us understand more about what is causing this loneliness epidemic, we speak to one of the experts behind the data on today's podcast. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieGuest: Professor Roger Wilkins, Co-Director of the HILDA Survey Project and Deputy Director of the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social ResearchAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can watch a video version of this deep dive here There is a push to curb alcohol consumption in Parliament House after two recent incidents involving parliamentarians and alcohol. Earlier this month, a video went viral of Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce lying on the ground in the middle of a Canberra street. This week, Nationals Senator Perin Davey admitted she had two drinks before a Senate Estimates hearing, where she could be heard slurring her words. In today’s deep dive, we’re discussing the rules around drinking in Parliament, the push for breath testing and what happens next. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonGive your thoughts via our podcast surveySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Over the weekend, Alexei Navalny, the most vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison. Navalny was in jail serving multiple sentences for crimes he claimed were "fabricated” at the time of his death. Since the news of his death broke, many western leaders have been quick to blame the Russian Government for his death. On today's podcast, we deep dive on exactly who Alexei Navalny was, why his death is seen as suspicious by so many, and how world leaders are reacting to the news. Credits:Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey It would have been hard to miss it over the weekend - the Australian leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tours kicked off in Melbourne on Friday night. But we have one question: Why exactly is the singe so popular? We explore the phenomenon of Taylor Swift in today's deep dive. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Kate Pattison, fan studies PhD candidate at RMIT in MelbourneAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read the full statement by the three leaders here. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand that warns Israel against invading Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, where 1.5 million Palestinian people are taking refuge. It comes as Israel has increased airstrikes into Rafah, and is planning a ground offensive into the city.  Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Emma GillespieAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey This month we've heard two updates on the 'Closing the Gap' initiative, aimed at improving the lives of First Nations people to be more in line with other Australians. But it's not good news – the Government is at risk of not meeting their goals, and actually going backwards in some areas. Today on the podcast, we're explaining the failures and successes of the 'Closing the Gap' scheme, and what needs to change. Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Lucy TassellAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Housing affordability is something that we talk about a lot at The Daily Aus, and the ins and outs of it can get confusing. Today on the deep dive, we're breaking down what the 'help to buy' scheme is that the federal government are proposing, whether it could actually help you buy your first property, and exactly why the Greens are currently against it. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Research: Harry SekulichAudio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie Delezio spent much of her childhood recovering from two horrific accidents, but chances are you already knew that. That's because as Sophie recovered and grew up, the media attention that surrounded her made her a household name. Now an adult, Sophie reflects on the media's portrayal of her, and what she calls 'inspiration porn'. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara SeidlerGuest: Sophie DelezioAudio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest nights in entertainment in America, and more recently in Australia as well. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch not only the game, but also some of the biggest names in music perform during the half-time show, as well as multi-million dollar advertisements. So why are Aussies starting to tune into the Super Bowl in droves, even more so than some of our biggest local events? Credits:Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara SeidlerGuest: David Smith, United States Studies CentreAudio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin has dominated the cryptocurrency conversation for years, but do you know who invented it? Did you know it was an Aussie? The truth is, we actually don’t know that for sure.A group of tech firms launched legal action against the Australian man who claims he founded Bitcoin. It’s such a mystery, that a UK court is now trying to get to the bottom of it. So, who’s telling the truth? On today's podcast, we dive deeper into the trial of Australian scientist Craig Wright. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Federal Senate Committee has recommended legal protection of a person’s ‘right to disconnect’ from work during their personal time. The committee examined draft laws addressing concerns about employee expectations outside work hours. In its report handed to the Government last week, the committee called for “clear expectations about contact and availability in workplaces”. On today's podcast, we discuss what the reform could mean for you and your workplace. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic opened in Melbourne. The clinic will use MDMA and psilocybin to treat patients with PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. But what does psychedelic-assisted therapy actually involve, and how easily will the average Australian be able to access treatment? Today on the podcast we speak to one of the clinic’s co-founders to understand more about this relatively new therapy.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerGuest: Dr Paul Liknatizky of the Clarion ClinicProducer: Emma GillespieAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, a group of demonstrators gathered outside Sydney's Newington College to protest against the school's plans to open enrolments to girls. The decision by the prestigious boy's school follows a trend of single-sex schools across the country going co-ed. TDA Reporter Chloe Christie spoke to Phillip Heath, the head of Barker College, about the school's transition to co-ed. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerGuests: Phillip Heath and Mel Brady from Barker CollegeInterviewer: Chloe ChristieAudio producer: Emmeline PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media CEOs headed to Washington, D.C. last week for a grilling from the U.S. Senate over online child abuse. In today’s deep dive, we find out what the government expects from social media giants, and what tech bosses say they’re doing to keep kids safe online. Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie and Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot has been said about 'Stage 3' tax cuts lately, what is and isn’t changing, and who the measures will impact. To dig a little deeper into what these changes mean for young people in particular, TDA journalist Harry Sekulich spoke to Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. What is actually in a vape?How illegal are vapes?The forces trying to legalise vaping Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Guest: Finance Minister Katy GallagherProducer: Harry SekulichAudio production: Emmeline PetersonSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

63 years ago today the oral contraceptive, aka the pill, became available to Australian women. TDA fact checker Lucy joins the pod to talk about the history of the pill, how it changed Australia, and the future of contraception.Listen to our episode on Thalidomide here Watch our video on male contraceptives here CreditsHosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we dive a bit deeper, to examine the forces trying to legalise vaping, we uncover the role Big Tobacco has to play. So why do companies which traditionally have made their money from selling cigarettes, want vapes to be more readily available? And will the Government be able to push through with their reforms, with a force like Big Tobacco working against them?  Credits Features: Mark Butler, Federal Health Minister Becky Freeman, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Sydney UniversityZara Seidler, TDA Co-FounderMatt Canavan, Senator, National Party of Australia  - Producers: Ninah Kopel and Joe KielyExecutive Producer: Billi FitzSimonsFact Checker: Lucy TassellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve known for some time that buying nicotine vapes over the counter has been illegal. So why are they still so easy to buy? And what’s slowed down progress on regulation? In Episode  Two we’ll look at the legal loopholes vape manufacturers have been using to keep their vapes on the shelves. We also head to Parliament House to hear from those trying to crack down on vapes, and those trying to get them legalised. Credits Features:Becky Freeman, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Sydney University Mark Butler, Federal Health Minister  Dr Jody Moller, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Wollongong Professor Emily Banks, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Australian National University. Matt Canavan, Senator, National Party of Australia  Professor Emily Banks, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Australian National University. Producers: Ninah Kopel and Joe Kiely Executive Producer: Billi FitzSimons Fact Checker: Lucy TassellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rules around vaping in Australia are about to change. But in order to understand these changes, you need to understand what vapes actually are - and what they’re doing to our health. In Episode One of TDA’s Understanding Vapes series, we’re going to go from the local tobacconist to the lab and speak to some of the most knowledgeable experts in the country to learn just how dangerous vaping can be.    Credits Features: Dr Celine Kelso, Mass Spectrometry Lab Manager, University of Wollongong Dr Jody Moller, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Wollongong Professor Emily Banks, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Australian National University.Daniel Lo Surdo, TDA Journalist Producers: Ninah Kopel and Joe Kiely Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Australia’s national day today and a public holiday across the states and territories. But one in 10 TDA readers told us they don’t know why Australia Day happens on January 26. In today’s deep dive, TDA fact checker Lucy joins Sam to explain today’s history of celebration and protest.Credits:Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: James ElliottSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national population has reached over 27 million, but in the middle of housing, cost of living and environmental crises, is Australia equipped to deal with its growing population? In today's deep dive, two experts help us unpack the milestone, migration, and 'population panic.'  Credits Guests: Mark McCrindle and Dr. Liz AllenHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Joe Kiely and Emma Gillespie Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s pain is real and regularly overlooked. That’s the verdict from the Victorian Government after a survey they conducted revealed what’s known as a “gender pain gap”. The Victorian Government will now launch a review to find out what’s going wrong. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what this inquiry will set out to do and what it could mean for the rest of the country CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of Australian dads are calling for the Federal Government to fund 12 weeks of paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents. As it currently stands, there’s a shared limit on how much combined paid leave parents can take. Meaning when a dad or non-birthing parent takes leave, it reduces the number of weeks the other parent can take. But a group of dads including Hamish Blake and red Wiggle Simon Pryce are calling for change. In today’s deep dive we speak to dad and former AFL player David Mundy about they want to see change. CreditsGuest: David Mundy, Head of Engagement, Gender Equality at the Minderoo Foundation Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, awards season was in full swing as the world of TV and film took centre stage. But as this happened, an important statement was released from production companies, asking governments to require global streamers - such as Netflix and Disney - to make “fair and proportional” contributions to local content. In today's episode, we speak to the CEO of Screen Producers Australia, Matthew Deaner, about why this is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the ‘Stage 3’ tax cuts will still be introduced from July.  This means everyone earning above $45,000 will receive a tax cut - meaning more money in their bank account - in the second half of this year. But it will benefit higher-income earners the most. These cuts have been controversial, because many economists are worried it will contribute to inflation. But the Prime Minister has said it won’t. We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.  Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses earlier this week, cementing him as the frontrunner in the 2024 Republican race to become the party’s next presidential candidate. It's the first step towards another expected showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. But it’s not yet guaranteed that both the current President and former President will face off. They need to go through the long, public selection process. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how American political parties choose their candidates for President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called it one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in the nation’s history, and it’s been compared to the Australian Robodebt saga. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what you need to know about the UK’s post office scandal. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Made EA$Y by Up. To find out more, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voters in Taiwan have elected Lai Ching-te from the Democratic Progressive Party as their new leader. It’s a history-making election for Taiwan - marking the first time a political party has won a third straight presidential election. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiResearcher: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in its war in Gaza, in a case brought to the International Court of Justice. The Israeli government “categorically rejects” the claims. Both sides have presented evidence before the court in the last few days. On today's podcast, we explain what both sides are arguing, how the court works, and what happens next. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has been leading the news cycle when it comes to Republican nominees for this year’s presidential election, but in all of the intensity of the election, one person has emerged as his biggest contender. Nikki Haley could end up winning the Republican nomination for President. So who is she? We'll explain what you need to know in today's podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerResearcher: Harry SekulichProducer: James Elliott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matildas Captain Sam Kerr has ruptured her ACL, which could rule her out of the Olympics this year. But did you know, female athletes are more likely than their male counterparts to tear their ACL? In this episode, Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and ACL rehabilitation specialist explains why Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsInterviewer: Chloe ChristieGuest: Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and researcher specialising in the area of ACL rehabilitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, nine people were taken to hospital in critical condition from the Hardmission Festival at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Seven of these people were placed into an induced coma. So what went wrong? To find out we speak to Danny Hill, the Secretary of the Victorian Ambulance Union. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: James ElliotGuest: Danny Hill, Secretary of the Victorian Ambulance UnionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we all know, the cost of renting in Australia increased significantly last year. In fact, it has been increasing at an above-average rate for a couple of years now. And we want to know - will 2024 be the year it finally slows down? To answer this question, we spoke to Tim Lawless, who is the Research Director for property data company CoreLogic.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerJournalist: Chloe ChristieProducer: Joe KielySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are recapping what you missed from the last two weeks of the summer break. Overseas, we cover the continued war in Israel and Gaza as well as the historical court documents about Jeffrey Epstein that were unsealed. In Australia, we cover the death of Melissa Hoskins, a 32-year-old Australian Olympic cyclist, who died after she was hit by a car in Adelaide. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's episode. Listen to 'The U.S. state where Donald Trump can’t win'. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to some of the big stories you may have missed in 2023, TDA’s summer series has you covered. We’ll be back with fresh deep dives and the daily headlines from 8 January. Also in case you missed it, Kirsty has given birth to a healthy baby since we recorded this interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year when we take a moment to look back and reflect on the year that was. Sam and Zara discuss their favourite good news story from 2023, and the stories that will stick with them. Listen until the end to hear their predictions for 2024 so we can look back next year and see if they were right. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was some big news out of the U.S. yesterday. The state of Colorado ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to be on the state's ballot for President in 2024 due to his involvement in the Capitol insurrection on January 6 2021. This means that if you’re a person voting in Colorado at the U.S. election next year, you won’t see Donald Trump’s name on a ballot paper - that is, unless this decision is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiResearcher: Harry SekulichProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a trial happening in Hong Kong at the moment that has captured the world's attention. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist, is on trial after he was arrested by the Chinese Government for raising concerns about its interference in Hong Kong. He is facing life in prison. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo Surdo Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Far North QLD has led to the region’s worst flooding crisis on-record. Flood levels in the Daintree River reached 15 metres on Monday, while in Cairns, levels have now exceeded the previous flood record set in 1977. In today’s deep dive, we’ll get you up to speed on this developing crisis, and explain what it means for the state’s new Premier, during his first week on the job. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie  and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban engineered stone. Engineered stone has become a popular and more affordable alternative to natural stone (like marble or granite) in bathrooms and kitchens. But it contains a dangerous and potentially life threatening substance. In the deep dive we’ll tell you more about engineered stone, and unpack the ban.CreditsResearch: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: James Elliott and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a woman in Texas made headlines around the world after she was banned from accessing an abortion despite being told it was necessary to “preserve [her] life”. According to her lawyers,  it is the first case filed on behalf of a pregnant person seeking an emergency abortion since Roe. V Wade was overturned. We’ll explain what you need to know in today’s deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From this week, businesses in Australia are now legally required to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This is called a ‘positive duty’, and will make it contingent on employers to prevent harassment from occurring in the workplace, rather than just reacting to an incident once it occurs. We'll explain what you need to know in today's deep dive. CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo Surdo Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced a strategy to “fix Australia’s broken migration system”. This comes after a significant increase in net migration to Australia following the end of COVID border closures. Overseas migration to Australia increased by 103% to 681,000 in the 12 months to 31 March this year. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at the Government’s plan to slow migration and some of the criticism it has attracted.  CreditsResearch: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little over a month ago TDA editor Bili FitzSimons asked Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about her leadership plans. At that point, Palaszczuk said she was energised and committed to her role. Now the Premier has announced she is stepping down, with her last day to be on Friday. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this decision, who’s likely to replace Palaszczuk, and what her legacy will be. Listen to ‘The QLD law overriding human rights’. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political year has come to an end with parliament concluding its final sitting day last week. Looking back on the year that was, the big political milestones can seem like a bit of a blur. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at some of the year’s biggest political milestones, from Robodebt to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. We’ll remind you of what you’ve forgotten and explain what you’ve missed. CreditsJournalist: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, an independent review of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme made 26 recommendations for Australia’s governments to better support Australians with disability. We’ll explain exactly what you need to know in today's deep dive. You can read the full report here.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma GillespieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last sitting week for Parliament, but a lot has been going on in Canberra over the past month. Four people who were recently released from indefinite detention after the High Court ruled it was unlawful have allegedly reoffended. The Government has spent much of the week trying to rush through legislation to re-detain some of those who were released. We’ll explain what is happening in today’s deep dive. Listen to our episode: Why the High Court ruled indefinite detention unlawful.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara SeidlerProducer: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles and Woolworths are set to front a Senate Inquiry over allegations they’re overcharging their customers. The supermarkets will likely face questions over the rising cost of products and potential “price gouging”. In the deep dive, we’ll explain what’s led to these allegations, and how they’ve come after significant profits for both supermarkets.CreditsResearcher: Harry Sekulich Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state. But a new Federal Court ruling means it’s illegal for doctors to give patients information about voluntary assisted dying via telehealth. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how this law came to be and what it means for those seeking information on voluntary assisted dying. Listen to ‘Why the territories can’t make laws on voluntary assisted dying’ CreditsResearch: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions Take the stress out of your next adventure. Get a quote at travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda. T&Cs apply. Consider the PDS, TMD and if the product is right for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Butterfly Foundation, the national charity dedicated to supporting Australians living with eating disorders, is expecting a surge in calls to its national helpline over the holiday period. The foundation says it has observed a consistent year-on-year increase in demand for eating disorder support services around Christmas and saw a 15% increase in calls during the 2022 holiday period compared to the year before. In the deep dive, we’ll Melissa Wilton from the Butterfly Foundation about what causes this increase in demand, and what to do if you’re worried about someone you know. CreditsGuest: Melissa Wilton, Head of Communications and Engagement at the Butterfly FoundationHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions Take the stress out of your next adventure. Get a quote at travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda. T&Cs apply. Consider the PDS, TMD and if the product is right for you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier in the year, Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping measures to crack down on the use of vapes in Australia. Several of these measures centred around vaping and school students, with growing concern around what’s been described as a ‘new generation of nicotine addicts’. This week the Federal Government has released its timeline for rolling out these new reforms. In the deep dive, we’ll explain what these new reforms are and how successful they’re likely to be. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducers: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide,  a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug caused severe disabilities in thousands of babies whose mothers had taken it. In the deep dive we’ll explain what the drug is, what it did to unborn babies and why the Prime Minister apologised for it in Parliament.   CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo SurdoHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boycotted Netball Australia’s Awards ceremony, but Australia’s national squad the Diamonds did attend due to legal obligations. In today’s deep dive, we speak to Diamond and Lightning player Cara Koenen about what the team is calling for, and how this time without pay is impacting Australia’s elite netball players. CreditsGuest: Cara Koenen, Diamond and Lightning playerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Chloe Christy and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey was the first nationally representative Australian study on child sexual abuse perpetration and the largest of its kind globally. In today’s deep dive, we speak with the lead investigator of the study, Dr Michael Salter, about who is committing these offences, and why the answer might surprise you. Listen to Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media outlets? CreditsGuest: Dr Michael Salter, Associate Professor UNSWHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms. In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected president, promising to radically overhaul the nation’s economy. In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders is tipped to be the next Dutch leader after his party’s success in the nation’s general elections. In today’s deep dive we’re going to tell you what you need to know about these leaders - and why we’re talking about both of them in the same episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chosen not to start a family for this reason, and a mental health expert about how to handle fears for the future. CreditsGuest: Nicola Palfrey, National Clinical Advisor, Headspace Journalist: Chloe Christie Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after alleging some media outlets defamed him in their coverage. Lehrmann settled his case with the ABC yesterday morning, but the case against Channel 10 continues. In the deep dive we’ll explain what this case means and how we got to this point. Listen to 'The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained' here CreditsJournalist: Lucy Tassell Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat and has launched a commission to tackle the issue. Social isolation is linked to anxiety and depression and can increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 30% . In today’s deep dive, we’ll ask Dr Kate Filia, senior research fellow at Orygen Australia, why so many young Australians are lonely and how a ‘social prescription’ can help. If you want to send your name into space, you can do so here.  CreditsGuest: Dr Kate Filia, Senior Research Fellow at Orygen AustraliaHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, was removed as CEO of OpenAI - the tech company behind ChatGPT. Altman co-founded the company with Elon Musk, and news of the board’s decision to dump him as CEO has taken many in tech and business by surprise. There have been plenty of questions surrounding his departure, so in the deep dive we’ll take you through what we know about why Altman was ousted, what OpenAI has said about the news, and Altman’s version of events.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler & Sam KoslowskiProducers: Harry Sekulich, Emma Gillespie & Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of GP clinics bulk billing all their patients has halved in the last year according to a new report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.  The Federal Government has recently introduced reforms to incentivise GPs to bulk bill some patients, but do they go far enough? Or could the bulk billing era be over? In today’s deep dive, we’re going to ask Dr Anita Muñoz, Victorian chair of the RACGP if those reforms are likely to bring any change and what to expect from the year to come.  CreditsGuest: Dr Anita Muñoz, Victorian chair of the RACGP Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, thousands of young people are expected to skip school to strike for climate action. The Schools Strike 4 Climate protests have been gaining momentum in recent years, becoming a national day of action from some of the country’s youngest activists. So, what are young people calling for, and what does the Government have to say about it? We spoke to high school student and Schools Strike 4 Climate spokesperson Min Park in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Min Park, Schools Strike 4 Climate spokespersonProducers: Emma Gillespie and Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if we told you that more than 800 of Australia’s largest companies paid no company tax in the 2021-2022 financial year? The list includes companies like Crown Casino, AGL, QANTAS, Energy Australia, Virgin, The Star, Ford and TPG. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain why these companies paid no tax during that period. Listen to What you need to know about the PwC scandal CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie  Journalist: Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ou may have heard calls for a ceasefire in recent coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. These calls have been made at protests around the world, and by various world leaders. However, leaders in Israel have said they won’t agree to a ceasefire until the hostages taken on October 7 have been released. Instead, Israel has agreed to daily four-hour humanitarian pauses. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the difference between a ceasefire and humanitarian pause. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Journalist: Harry Sekulich Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian High Court has determined that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. This decision has led to the release of at least 80 people from detention. In the deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this decision and why it’s happened now after decades of mandatory detention as a policy. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Journalist: Tom Crowley  Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, David McBride, a man who spoke out about alleged war crimes committed by Australian soldiers, is facing trial. He is accused of unlawfully disclosing sensitive information. There are laws in Australia to protect whistleblowers, so why is McBride facing life in prison? In this episode we speak to Kieran Pender, a senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre about what’s likely to happen in this case, and what it means about the future of whistleblowing in Australia. CreditsGuest: Kieran Pender, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law CentreHosts: Ninah Kopel and Emma GillespieJournalist: Tom CrowleyProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve spoken a lot on this podcast about how Australia, and in fact much of the world, is battling inflation. But in China the current economic situation is actually one of deflation.  TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain what this all means, and how it’s likely to impact Australia. It’s also Tom’s last deep dive on the podcast so stick around until the end to hear his farewell! Listen to Why actors walked out on their own premiere.  Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated we need to do more to ensure we have enough renewable energy to meet our targets. When we talk about the climate, we often discuss how Australia is tracking in reaching “net-zero”. So what does that even mean, and how far off are we? Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Listen to Dumping carbon at the bottom of the ocean. CreditsGuest: Dr Simon Bradshaw, Head of Research at the Climate Council.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Journalist: Harry Sekulich Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senate committee has been looking at how to remove some of the barriers to receiving an ADHD diagnosis and support. We’ve heard in the past from TDA’s audience that receiving a diagnosis can be a costly and time consuming process. And that not all healthcare, work and education settings are free of stigma. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what the senate committee’s investigation found and what it recommends moving forward. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel and Emma Gillespie Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was once called the crypto king. Now he’s facing up to 100 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of fraud and seven counts of conspiracy. So how did the “boy genius” once thought to be the future of 'clean' crypto, end up convicted? In today’s episode we look at the rise and fall of SBF and what the end of his reign means for the world of crypto.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsCreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A convicted terrorist who’s been in jail for 18 years has been given the green light to have his Australian citizenship restored. So, who is Abdul Nacer Benbrika and why was his citizenship revoked? In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Harry Sekulich explains how this story has unfolded in Parliament, and the High Court, and what’s likely to happen next. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms CreditsHosts: Harry Sekulich and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new government campaign, ‘Be That Teacher’ is trying to inspire a new generation of educators . This comes as Australia faces a national teacher shortage, with the Federal Government saying that from 2021 to 2025 the country will have 4,100 fewer teachers than needed. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at whether this campaign is likely to bring new teachers to the profession, and whether inspiration is enough for the teachers already considering quitting. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a lawsuit was launched against supermarket chain Aldi for underpaying workers up to $150 million. Does Australia have a wage theft problem? In today’s deep dive, the new Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth explains why underpayments happen, from small businesses to multinational giants, and what's being done to combat the issue. CreditsGuest: Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna BoothHosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma GillespieSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 later today.CreditsGuest: Chanel Contos, Founder of Teach Us Consent & Chair of The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Youth Advisory CommitteeHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dive we’ll explain why Lehrmann couldn't be named before now, and what’s likely to happen next. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Joe Kiely and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Joe Kiely and Ninah Kopel  Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.CreditsGuests: Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre and National Security Council Spokesperson John KirbyHosts: Zara Seidler, Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Tom CrowleyProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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't know where their next meal is coming from. CreditsHosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie and Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie and James ElliottSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsGuests: Nedd BrockmannHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiInterviewer: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questions in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducers: Emma Gillespie and Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a new PM, so what happened to Labour, who is PM-elect Christopher Luxon and the National Party, and how has New Zealand's political landscape shifted between elections? We'll unpack everything about the NZ election in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducers: Lucy Tassell and Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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. CreditsGuest: Tom CrowleyHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?”. CreditsGuests: Carly Williams and Isabella HigginsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 get you ready to make an informed decision this Saturday. CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 get you ready to make an informed decision this Saturday.   CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 get you ready to make an informed decision this Saturday.CreditsWritten and presented by Tom Crowley, produced by Joe Kiely, edit and mix by Ninah Kopel.Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Emma GillespieSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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). CreditsGuest: Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FItzSimonsProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? CreditsGuest: Senator Penny Wong, Foreign Minister Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 CreditsGuest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checkerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  CreditsGuest: Sam Lee, Senior Solicitor at Redfern Legal CentreHosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK detectives have launched an official investigation into Russell Brand, amid claims of rape and sexual assault. As the allegations against the Hollywood star-turned-YouTuber conspiracy theorist mount, Brand continues to defend himself online. Broadcasting to an audience of 6.6 million subscribers, the comedian has accused the ‘mainstream media’ of a targeted ‘witch hunt’ to silence him. In today’s deep dive, we explain the allegations against Brand and the role of his social media fan base in the wake of the accusations. Listen to ‘The beginning of the end for Airbnb?’  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of firefighting and community advocates are meeting with Government representatives for Australia’s first-ever 'Bushfire Preparedness' summit. Ahead of a forecasted dangerous El Niño bushfire season, the two-day summit will stress-test the shape of Australia's emergency bushfire response. In today's deep dive, Emergency Services Minister Murray Watt takes us through his biggest concerns heading into summer, how authorities are working to keep communities safe, and the lessons learned from the 'Black Summer' bushfires. CreditsHosts: Sam Koslowski & Billi FitzSimonsProducer: James Elliott & Emma Gillespie Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TV show Succession is playing out in real life after Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chair of News Corp and Fox Corporation. The 92-year-old’s eldest son, Lachlan, has been named as his successor, but three of his siblings will eventually inherit a share in the family business. Is Lachlan’s legacy set in stone? What impact will this decision have on the Murdoch legacy? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an Australian first, the Victorian Government has announced a new tax on Airbnb. This comes as a new rule in New York stops people from renting out entire apartments on the platform. These new reforms aim to relieve pressure on the rental market. But will they work? And at what cost for local tourism? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know Dylan from his time as Australian of the year and for his sporting achievements. Now he’s working to change the way people with disabilities are featured on screen. Despite the fact that almost 20% of Australians live with a disability, only 1% of advertising campaigns globally feature people with a disability. Now Dylan Alcott is launching the Shift 20 Initiative to try and change that. In the deep dive Dylan talks with Sam about what he wishes was different when he was growing up and why he’s passionate about changing things for future generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rate of endometriosis hospitalisations has doubled for 20 to 24-year-olds in the last decade, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The historically under-recognised condition can impact fertility, and participation in work, school, and social activities. So, why does it still take an average of six to eight years to get a diagnosis?CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you had a three day weekend every week? Start a side hustle, catch up on life admin, or just spend some quality time with your couch? A recommendation from a recent Parliamentary Committee means that could be one step closer to reality for some Australians. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what has been recommended and whether it’s likely to go ahead. Listen to What’s happening with the Government and Qatar Airways? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT is set to decriminalise possession of small amounts of illicit drugs next month, but the Federal Coalition is trying to stop the legislation passing. So why is that even possible, what does it mean for the future of this bill, and what does it say about the independence of the territories? TDA Journalist Tom Crowley will tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalistHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, eating disorder survivors and support advocates met with politicians and social media bosses in Federal Parliament. The meeting coincided with new research from The University of Melbourne which found TikTok shows more eating-disorder content, and more videos about dieting, exercise and appearance to people with eating disorders, than those without. In today’s deep dive, we talk to youth advocate for mental health Varsha Yajman about what happened in yesterday’s meeting and what needs to happen moving forward. CreditsGuest: Varsha Yajman, youth mental health advocateHosts: Emma Gillespie and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Google is in court facing allegations it has illegally monopolised the internet. The Department of Justice is claiming Google is unfairly limiting competition through billion dollar agreements with providers like Samsung and Apple to ensure it is the default search engine on their products. Google denies it’s done anything wrong however, saying it dominates the market because it’s the best in the market. So is Google simply the best? Or has the tech giant broken the law? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard of Ozempic, the diabetes medication that went viral on TikTok for being a so-called 'miracle weight loss drug'. Now the company who makes it, Novo Nordisk has become the biggest company in the EU. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what that means, and how the company continues to grow despite an international shortage in their product. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, killing at least 2,000 people. With the death toll expected to rise, many are still missing and feared trapped beneath the rubble. From the search for survivors to the destruction of homes and historical sites, in today's deep dive, we unpack everything you need to know about Morocco's strongest quake in over a century. Credits:Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie & Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have been hearing stories in the news over the last few weeks about the Federal Government facing questions over Qatar Airways. On the surface, this is a story about one political decision. This saga however, has raised questions about political transparency, Australia’s relationship with Qantas, and how Australian women on Qatar flights came to be strip searched in 2020. Listen to Does Qantas owe you money?Listen to Why NSW teachers are angrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country’s biggest coal-fired Power Station, Eraring, was meant to close in 2025. Instead, the NSW Government has extended operations after warnings the state’s grid could face blackouts and power shortages. What does the decision tell us about the current energy market, and its preparedness to transition to renewables? We answer your questions in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coach of Spain’s women’s soccer team has been fired. It’s the latest in a series of events pointing to radical cultural shifts in the sport’s leadership. From an uprising last year, to the non-consensual kiss at the World Cup, we’re going to give you all the background you need to understand the revolution taking place at the heart of Spanish football. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterOrder our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s first-ever autism strategy is being developed, to improve the lives of Autistic Australians across key outcomes – from mental health, to social inclusion and employment. Andy Shim from the National Autism Strategy Oversight Council joins us to help unpack the strategy.  Register for events here Make a submission here CreditsGuest: Andy Shim, disability rights activist, and an Autistic member on the National Autism Strategy Oversight CouncilHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has introduced legislation aimed at closing what it calls workplace law ‘loopholes’. Under the new laws, employers who deliberately underpay their staff could face jail time. The Opposition and business groups have spoken out against the reforms, saying they will negatively impact small businesses and the economy. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what’s in the legislation and whether or not it’s likely to pass. Listen to Casual or permanent: which would you choose? CreditsHosts: Tom Crowley and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two years of writing, Sam and Zara are eagerly releasing their first book, No Silly Questions, this week. In a special episode of the podcast, we give you a sneak peak inside the book.  To order a signed copy of the book, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has stopped short of setting an age limit for online pornography. This is despite the fact that according to eSafety research more than 75% of  Australian adults support the idea of the Government establishing an age control for porn. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what the government was considering and what it plans to do instead.  listen to ‘Does Qantas owe you money?’ CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s official: we now have the date Australians will go to the polls and vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what is the Voice to Parliament and how do referendums work? We'll let you know in today's deep dive! Listen to An update on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.TDA’s Voice to Parliament survey.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions (See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Senate Inquiry has accused Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce, of misleading the Australian public. The outgoing Qantas boss faced a 90-minute grilling this week, including questions over the airline's mishandling of cancelled Covid flights. In the deep dive, we’ll explain the Qantas credit controversy leading up to this point, and what to know if you, or someone you know, still has credits. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queensland Government has passed an amendment allowing children to be kept alongside adult offenders in police watchhouses, instead of being transferred to youth detention. The change has drawn criticism for being rushed through Parliament, despite its potential conflict with the state’s Human Rights Act. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this new law and the controversy surrounding it. Listen to Did Victoria just get the Commonwealth Games cancelled? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan has begun releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The UN has signed off on the plan, and Japan insists it’s safe. However, neighbouring countries have expressed concern and China has imposed an import ban on Japanese seafood. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what’s in this water and what we know about how safe it is to release. CreditsGuest: Emma Gillespie, Deputy Editor at TDAHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every few years the Government shares its predictions about where Australia is headed and what sort of country it thinks we’ll be in the decades ahead. Those projections are released in the form of the Intergenerational Report. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what the report found, and how the Government plans to manage those findings. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 million people are living in slavery around the world. Despite global efforts to end modern slavery, the number of enslaved people has increased by 10 million since 2016. In today’s deep dive, we’ll speak to Grace Forrest from the international human rights group Walk Free about the surprising ways slavery touches your life, and how Australia is working to eradicate it. CreditsGuest: Grace Forrest, Founding Director at Walk FreeHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst serial killer of children in modern UK history has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Lucy Letby was a neonatal nurse when she targeted newborns in her care in 2015 and 2016. During this time, Letby’s colleagues claim they held suspicions about her. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the investigation that led to Letby’s arrest, what her sentencing means, and what comes next. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians spend more money gambling online per person than anywhere else in the world. Now, the Federal Government has launched a new initiative to help change that. BetStop lets Australian exclude themselves from online gambling, but will it work? In the deep dive, we’ll look at what these bans are trying to achieve and whether or not they'll help Australians stop betting. CreditsGuest: Carol Bennett, CEO Alliance for Gambling ReformHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not have heard of Crawford Lake in Canada… because at first glance, it’s really just a sinkhole. But for those in the know, this little body of water holds the key to understanding humanity’s impact on the planet: from hydrogen bomb tests to the use of fossil fuels. In today’s deep dive, TDA’s deputy editor Emma Gillespie is going to share with us what secrets have been discovered so far and what it all means for humanity. CreditsGuest: Emma Gillespie, TDA Deputy EditorHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School attendance has dropped since the pandemic, and a Senate inquiry says something called ‘school refusal’ could be to blame. Unlike ‘wagging’ school refusal is tied to mental ill-health. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s at the root of school refusal, hear from those impacted by it and speak to someone who’s trying to help kids get back on track. CreditsGuest: John Chellew, Director of the School Refusal ClinicHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Teachers Federation says it has been betrayed by the NSW Government in wage negotiations - and teachers are angry too. One teacher told us this is a “kick in the gut”, while someone else described it as a “slap in the face”. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what led to these negotiations breaking down, and what the Government is saying in response. Listen to ‘Teachers told us they aren’t coping’. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years ago, back when The Daily Aus was a little company of four people, Penguin approached us and asked if we wanted to write a book. Now, we are super excited to be sharing it with the world. To celebrate, we asked TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons to come ask us all the hard questions about ‘No Silly Questions’. Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions. If that link isn't working in your show notes, click here.  CreditsGuest: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiHosts: Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadliest U.S. wildfires in over a century are burning in Hawai’i. The historic town of Lahaina almost “burnt to the ground” with more loss of life expected as recovery efforts continue on the ground. In today’s deep dive, we discuss what led to this disaster and what its fallout could mean for a pre-existing housing shortage on the island. Listen to “What the global heatwave means for Australia's summer”. CreditsGuest: Sterling Higa, Executive Director, Housing Hawai’i’s FutureHosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Women’s World Cup has broken records and captured the imagination of the country, with the nation well and truly rallying behind the Matildas’ journey. While the past few weeks have proven women’s soccer has firmly cemented itself as a beloved Aussie sporting code, it wasn’t easy getting there. From selling lamingtons to fundraising on street corners, the original World Cup Matildas squad had their work cut out for them. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how far the Matildas have come and how the Tillies got their name. CreditsGuests: Heather Reid AM, former executive director of Australian Women’s Soccer Association and Sarah Walsh, head of women’s football at Football Australia and former Matilda Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Listen to More than football Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cap limiting how much performers are paid for radio plays is under the spotlight this week. Independent Senator David Pocock is calling for reform on how radio royalties work, with the backing of Aussie pop icon Jack River. In today’s deep dive, we speak to the artist about overturning the royalties cap, why it exists in the first place, and how she’s shaking up the Australian radio industry. CreditsGuest: Jack RiverHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all spent enough time with ChatGPT to guess how AI might pose a threat to writers, but when it comes to performing roles, are actors' jobs equally at risk? Both writers and actors are striking in Hollywood, and one of the tension points is AI. So what exactly does the technology look like, and could AI replace actors entirely?Why actors walked out on their own premiereWhat you need to know about the writers’ strike  CreditsGuest: Joe Kiely, head of video at TDAHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case was handed down on Monday. This has been an ongoing news story with lots of twists and turns. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what you need to know in the deep dive. CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalist Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial plan to store carbon at the bottom of the ocean is dividing Australian politicians. On the one hand, the Government says this process will stop carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere, while critics of the scheme say it’s just an excuse for the Government to approve more gas projects. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what 'carbon capture and storage' actually is and what the Government is proposing. CreditsGuest: TDA journalist, Tom Crowley Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we brought you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimon’s interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly. Now we have an interview with her political opponent from the coalition. Billi asks the Shadow Minister what she would do differently if she was in Government, and whether young people have an issue with leader of the opposition, Peter Dutton. Listen to An interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne AlyListen to An interview with Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton CreditsGuest: Angie Bell, Shadow Minister for YouthHosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has reintroduced its housing bill to Parliament this week. It’s previously faced opposition from both the Liberals, Greens and some Independents, and if it fails again, it could lead to something called a double dissolution. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what the bill is, what’s standing in its way, and why the Government could potentially want it to fail. Listen to A shakeup for Aussie unis.CreditsGuest: Tom Crowley, TDA journalistHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzo is being sued by three dancers for a toxic workplace, with allegations including sexual harassment and fat-shaming. The lawsuit is seeking damages including loss of income and emotional distress. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this point and what this means for Lizzo - a star who’s shaped her career around inclusivity and empowerment. Listen to Why your HECS debt is about to rise.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNESCO has delayed its decision to classify the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’, welcoming steps from the Australian Government to protect the reef. While the Government has been quick to call this a win, this doesn’t mean the reef is in the clear, with UNESCO noting more regular and severe coral bleaching events as a cause for concern. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s going on with the reef and what UNESCO’s decision actually means. Listen to Why is the government’s emission target 43%?Listen to The Federal Government has rejected plans for a Queensland coal mine. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent spate of gun violence in Sydney escalated last week when five people were shot in five days. It follows the murder of a man once known as the 'Tony Soprano' of Sydney's crime underworld. In today’s deep dive, we speak with Crime Editor at the Daily Telegraph Mark Morri about the shootings, their links to organised crime, and why it’s so hard to hold perpetrators responsible. CreditsGuest: Mark Morri, Crime Editor at The Daily TelegraphHosts: Sam Koslowski and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn’t know we had a Minister for Youth, you wouldn’t be alone. In today’s deep dive, TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons asks the Minister what she actually does and what her plans are for her time in government. From mental health, HECS, the voting age, climate change, housing and more, this special episode will give you insight into the Minister charged with prioritising young Australians. CreditsGuest: Dr. Anne Aly Hosts: Zara Seidler, Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that the rental crisis continues, with rental prices rising at the fastest rate since 1988. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain why this is all happening, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.  CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Tom Crowley Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests and strikes have continued in Israel this week in response to judicial reforms that will limit the powers of its Supreme Court. The reform passed despite fierce opposition, both in the parliament and on the streets. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s led to this point, and what’s going to happen next. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casual employees who work consistent hours could have the option to become permanent employees under a new Government proposal. Employment Minister Tony Burke says it would mean job security for those who want it, but not everyone is a fan of the changes. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s on the table for casual workers, and why some businesses are against the reforms.CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Take our partnerships survey Listen to ‘The Threads vs Twitter cage match’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first week of this month was the hottest week on record according to the World Meteorological Organisation, but the Northern Hemisphere has continued to experience extreme weather conditions in the weeks since, across the U.S., Asia and Europe. In today’s deep dive we speak to climate scientist Associate Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick about what’s led to these conditions and whether Australia will experience a similar summer. CreditsGuest: Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor and ARC Future fellow at UNSW Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a review into higher education, the Federal Government has shed light on planned reforms for the university sector, including scrapping a rule that excludes some students from HECS. With a focus on improving regional access, creating more inclusive campuses and boosting First Nations enrolments, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what you need to know in the deep dive. CreditsHosts: Tom Crowley and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbie and Oppenheimer shouldn’t have anything in common. One is a nostalgic trip with Barbie into the ‘real’ world, the other is an epic thriller about the inventor of the atomic bomb. Yet, their simultaneous release has resulted in a film frenzy and cinemas pushing double features. In today’s deep dive we’ll discuss what’s caused this phenomenon, and whether ‘Barbenheimer’ ticket sales could be enough to revive Australian cinema. CreditsGuest: Kristian Connelly, CEO at Cinema NovaHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time! The FIFA Women’s World Cup starts today and we are super excited. This event is going to be the most attended women’s sporting event in history. Off the field, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said to TDA he thinks the Premiers will race to declare a public holiday if the Matildas win. In the deep dive we’ll explain what it will take for the Matildas to win, and whether they will be paid equally if they do. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just last year, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was announcing the Commonwealth Games would be held in his state. He said while it would cost a substantial amount, he saw it as a “profound investment”. Now the state is pulling out, which the CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia says is “extremely disappointing”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Victoria has cancelled the games, and what it will mean for the 2026 event. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah Kopel Producer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 60,000 fines were issued in NSW for public health order breaches during the pandemic. Now, the Redfern Legal Centre is seeking for 29,000 fines to be scrapped after it successfully challenged the validity of 33,000 fines last year.When it comes to COVID fines, not everyone is impacted equally. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what’s gone wrong and what’s likely to happen next. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The union for Hollywood actors has gone on strike for the first time in 43 years after failing to agree a pay deal with media giants including Netflix and Disney. It follows an ongoing strike of screenwriters, which began in May. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to these strikes and why you should care. Guest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checkerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world, people have been going absolutely crazy for influencers Logan Paul and KSI’s drink brand ‘Prime’. But now a U.S. senator is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate Prime Energy. Canadian authorities also will recall the product, despite the fact that Prime says they haven’t officially launched the drink there yet. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how one drink brand has been so popular and so controversial all at once. Listen to The Threads vs Twitter cage match.CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterPre-order our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trial has begun in a New Zealand Court over the Whakaari White Island Volcano eruption which saw 22 people, including many Australians, lose their lives. Now three brothers are facing court over the disaster. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what we’ve learnt so far, and why individuals being held responsible for the consequences of a volcanic eruption. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Ninah KopelProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Pre-order our new book No Silly Questions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 40 university groups and individuals have signed an open letter calling for an independent body to respond to sexual violence at universities. They estimated that at least 14,300 students will be sexually assaulted in university contexts per year. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the letter is calling for, and how the Government has responded. Listen to The Ben Roberts-Smith trial, explained here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 70 million people have already joined Meta’s new social media app ‘Threads’, which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is “way beyond” expectations. Elon Musk had suggested a cage fight between the two men in the lead up to Threads’ launch, but now Twitter is threatening a lawsuit too. Between cage fights and court battles, in today’s deep dive we’ll look at how the new app is faring. Sign up to The Daily Aus newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landmark report has been handed down by the Royal Commission on Robodebt, a scheme which saw welfare recipients charged over $1.7 billion in unlawful debts between 2015 and 2019. The head of the Robodebt Royal Commission has declared the scheme a “startling” failure and accused officials of “dishonesty and collusion” to hide its illegality. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what this all means and what will happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former AFLW player Heather Anderson has become the first professional female athlete in the world to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a condition caused by brain injuries like concussion, and can only be diagnosed postmortem. While there is a growing body of research on how the condition impacts men, less is known about how it impacts women. This is despite the fact that research shows women may be more susceptible to concussions in the first place. Listen to Former footy players suing the AFL over concussion injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney has outlined new details about how the Government’s proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament will work. It comes as polling shows a dip in support for the ‘yes’ campaign. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will fill you in on how we got to this point, and what you need to know about the Voice moving forward,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shooting of Nahel Merzouk by French police sparked days of protests and riots across the country. According to the BBC, thousands have been arrested, shops have been looted and hundreds of vehicles have been set alight. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what led to this uprising, and its political consequence for French President Emmanuel Macron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s first free public egg and sperm bank has opened in Victoria. The goal is to help people who for whatever reason, are experiencing infertility or struggling to conceive. But with the bank relying on donations, the question is, would you be willing to share your eggs or sperm with a stranger? In today’s deep dive we speak to gynaecologist and IVF specialist Dr Devora Lieberman about what it will take for the public sperm and egg bank to succeed. Listen to 'What you need to know about the PwC scandal'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision means universities in the U.S. will no longer be able to consider race when selecting prospective students. This means many universities will have to change their admissions process and move away from affirmative action. In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know how this happened and what consequences there will be for racial minorities in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parliamentary committee wants to ban all online gambling ads, which are common in the sports world. Two-thirds of those who gamble on sports are at risk of gambling-related harm, including addiction, relationship breakdown and financial hardship. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at how likely these reforms are to go ahead, and what impact they would have on the sports bodies with a lot to lose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICAC, The NSW corruption watchdog, will today release its findings into its investigation of former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. This is the same investigation that led Gladys Berejiklian to step down from her role as Premier in 2021. Over a year and a half later, we’re expecting the findings from that investigation today. But in the meantime we thought it was a good opportunity to go back and look at how we got to this point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second round of pre-sale tickets for Taylor Swift’s Australian shows will be released today. But after Monday’s release led to the ticket website crashing and previous shows having ticketing issues, there’s plenty of bad blood between Swift fans and ticket sellers. So when it comes to buying tickets could there be a better way? Pre-order 'No Silly Questions' here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While an attempt to overthrow Russia’s leadership has been unsuccessful, it has still raised questions about Putin’s leadership and war effort. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how the attempted uprising played out and what’s likely to happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a year since the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision to quash the nearly 50-year-old ruling meant individual states could determine their own abortion legislation. As a result, many states immediately enforced abortion bans. TDA journalist Sunny Adcock joins us for the deep dive, as we take a look at what's happened in the year since.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union seven years ago today. The referendum divided old from young, Scotland and Northern Ireland from England, and the Prime Minister from his job. In today’s deep dive, we take a look at how Brexit came about, the political and economic consequences of the UK leaving Europe, and whether social opinion has changed in the years since the referendum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills to legalise cannabis were introduced to parliaments in NSW, Victoria and WA in a coordinated push this week. The draft laws were tabled by members of the Legalise Cannabis Party, and they come after cannabis was decriminalised in the ACT in 2020. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what the changes would mean and why they’re unlikely to pass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence and music has been in the headlines lately, from The Beatles using AI to release new music, to the Grammys announcing updates to their rules for songs not wholly created by humans. So what does the rapid acceleration in generative AI music tools mean for artists and the music industry? In today’s deep dive, we unpack how this AI works, the challenges facing the industry, and how some creatives are taking things into their own hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and researcher Akuch Kuol Anyieth joins Sam and Zara on the podcast in honour of World Refugee Day. Akuch is currently researching family violence intervention orders within Melbourne’s South Sudanese community. She talks about the potential of a trauma-informed approach to reducing violence in communities, and her family’s experience living as refugees in Kenya and Australia that she has documented in her recent memoir, Unknown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of 16 young people have taken the government of the U.S. state of Montana to court, arguing its climate policies are jeopardising their rights and violating the state’s constitution. It’s the first time a case of its kind has made it to trial in the U.S., and it follows similar action in Australia and around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A campaign launched this week by youth-led organisation Make It 16 is calling on the federal government to lower the legal voting age to 16. Supporters of the push say that if 16- and 17-year-olds can drive, pay taxes and join the army, then they should also have the right to vote. Both major parties are saying it is not a priority. In today’s deep dive, we’ll give you the background info you need to help you understand both sides of the argument.We're running a poll on whether the voting age should be lowered in Australia. Have your say here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time this year. The new criminal charges relate to his handling of secret government documents when he left office in 2021. He’s pleaded not guilty, and dismissed the charges as a political conspiracy. So what happens if he’s convicted, and will this prevent him from running for presidency? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Figures released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have ramped up fears that Australia may be heading toward a recession, with economic experts from Commonwealth Bank and HSBC putting the odds at 50%. What does this mean for Australia, and when will we know for sure? TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recently announced Apple Vision Pro has the tech world buzzing. Apple is claiming it marks a new era in tech, and is suggesting that these headsets will become part of our daily lives. But how realistic is a future where we all interact with mixed reality? In today’s deep dive we break down what AR, VR and mixed reality mean, and Sam shares the pros and cons after trying out Apple’s headset himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first uterine transplant has officially happened in Australia. We first spoke to Kirsty last year, when she was a hopeful candidate for a uterine transplant trial. Now, Kirsty has received not just any uterus, but her mother’s - meaning the uterus she herself grew in is now in her own body. In today’s deep dive, we’ll catch up with Kirsty and hear where she’s at on her remarkable mission to fall pregnant with the help of cutting edge science. Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often hear about wages in the context of the rising cost of living, wage theft or insecure work. You may have even recently heard about a rise to the minimum wage. But when it comes to wages, how much do you actually understand about how it all works? In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain how wages work and what it means for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey by period justice charity, Share the Dignity, found 15% of those who menstruate in the ACT have experienced period poverty at some point. Now, a bill set to pass parliament today aims to make period poverty history in the ACT. In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know where free products will be available, and how the ACT’s new legislation will compare to rules in other states and territories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has revealed draft legislation to reform smoking in Australia as part of its plan to reduce the proportion of daily smokers from just over 10% to 5% or less by 2030. We know vaping is popular among young people, in fact we’ve spoken about it a number of times on this podcast, but what’s leading to an uptake in smoking cigarettes? And what is the Federal Government planning to do about it? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. Listen to ‘Could Kathleen Folbigg be innocent? How genetic evidence could overturn her murder conviction’ Listen to ‘Will the vape crackdown work?’ Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his defamation case against Nine newspapers. The judge found claims about Roberts-Smith committing war crimes were “substantially true”, and yet he hasn’t been found guilty of any crimes. In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what you need to know about the trial, and what’s likely to happen moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a man who has sex with men, there are limits on whether you can donate blood or plasma in Australia. But things could be about to change. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has now endorsed a proposal that would remove all sexual activity barriers to plasma donations. In today’s deep dive we’re going to look at why some people have been excluded from donating blood, and what’s likely to change moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFL has dropped its investigation into allegations of racism towards First Nations players at the Hawthorn Football Club.AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said it was an “imperfect resolution”, and acknowledged the complainants “pain, hurt and anguish”.In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s led to this result, and what it says about how we deal with allegations of racism in sport in this country. Listen to 'From billionaire to behind bars: Elizabeth Holmes' fall from grace' Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the world's harshest legislation against homosexuality has passed into law in Uganda. The law introduces new penalties of up to 10 years for a range of homosexual acts and in some cases, calls for the death sentence. So what are these new laws and are they likely to withhold challenge in the constitutional court? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eating disorders are among the most deadly of mental health conditions, with teens at particularly high risk. Research shows however, that eating disorders receive the least amount of mental health funding in Australia. In today’s deep dive we talk to Dr Sarah Maguire, Director of InsideOut, about whether new measures announced by the Federal Government yesterday go far enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) went from investigating multinational fraud for the Australian Government, to being investigated by the government for helping multinational companies to commit fraud. The revelations have raised questions about the way the Government does business, and led to calls for reform. So what led to this point and what’s likely to happen next? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once upon a time, Donald Trump threw his support behind Ron DeSantis’ campaign to be Governor of Florida.Now, the two men are going head-to-head in a race to be the Republican nominee for President.In today’s deep dive we’ll look at who DeSantis is and how his launch got off to a rocky start.  Listen to 'Why doesn’t a male contraceptive pill exist?'.  Listen to 'The inquest into Melissa Caddick's death'.  Listen to 'Biden and Trump are in the presidential race. What happens next?'.  Listen to '"Catch and kill”: The first U.S. president to face criminal charges' .  Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Government is changing the rules for first home buyers. The plan is to scrap an option to pay land tax and to increase the property price limit for stamp duty concessions instead. So what does that mean for first home buyer hopefuls, and how does it compare with other policies around the country? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Court has ruled in favour of Yunupingu and the Gumatj Clan in a landmark native title case in the Northern Territory. The Gumatj Clan is set to receive compensation which could be in the hundreds of millions, and the case could have huge consequences for native title cases in the Territory moving forward. Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced a crackdown on ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes. The charity Good Shepherd found in a survey last year that around 73% of their clients had sacrificed essential items or payments in order to pay off ‘buy now, pay later’ debt. In today’s deep dive we look at what regulations the government is proposing, and we speak to Dr Roslyn Russell, Director of Research and Advocacy at Good Shepherd about whether they will go far enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year ago today you were waking up to a Labor Government for the first time in almost 9 years.In today’s deep dive we look back at some of the Government’s key election promises, on climate, integrity and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, to see what progress has been made so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is considering laws that would ban cancel culture in the country. It comes after religious groups said they fear being ‘cancelled’ for their views on gay marriage, following the repeal of a controversial law which criminalised homosexual sex. So what would a law on cancel culture do to regulate this debate? And is cancelling cancel culture even possible? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all heard that rental prices are up, and rental supply is down. At the time of recording this podcast, 95.7% of respondents to a TDA survey said they faced eviction or were forced to move because of a rent increase. So when it comes to renting, or finding a rental, what actually are your rights? And are the rules being followed? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.  You can read more about rental rise rules here.  You can find tenants services in your state or territory here.         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you turn on the radio or look at what’s trending in the music world, you’re more likely than not going to find music by global superstars like Harry Styles, Beyonce or Ed Sheeran. But what about Aussie artists? Why are they not being recognised on things like Australian music charts? And what impact has Tiktok had on all of this? We talk to ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd in today’s deep dive. Sign up to The Daily Aus newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Trump era border law called Title 42 has been lifted in the United States. Its expiration last week led to fears of a potential surge in migrants trying to enter the U.S. But far from leaving a legal vacuum, the expiration of Title 42 has led to new rules, which some say will make it even harder to seek asylum in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is set to approve a new coal mine. Coal and gas projects are being assessed by the Environment Minister on a case by case basis. So why do some go ahead, while others stall? In today’s deep dive, we look at how the government is making decisions, and what’s likely to happen moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watching Eurovision has been a much loved Australian pastime for decades. Our participation in the contest, however, is a much more recent development. So how did we get in and what does it say about us as a nation? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been arrested, sparking violent clashes between his supporters and security forces. The reason for Khan’s arrest varies depending on who you ask. He has been charged with corruption, but Khan and his supporters claim he is being targeted to prevent him running in an upcoming election. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year when we spend 6 hours locked in a room furiously reading budget papers so we can bring you a special Budget update. TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons and political journalist Tom Crowley are going to tell you what you need to know, straight from the halls of Parliament House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 11,000 Hollywood writers have walked off their jobs over demands for better wages and job security. The union representing the writers say they are facing an “existential crisis”, while the alliance representing producers said some of their requests were unrealistic. In today’s deep dive, we’ll let you know what is likely to happen next and what it means for your favourite films and series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. could run out of money, and fail to pay its debts, as early as June 1. If this were to happen, a U.S. government official has said it would cause an “economic catastrophe”.The solution lies in changing the ‘debt ceiling’, but to do that the Government will need to break through a stalemate in Congress. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Tax Office confirmed this week that student loans are set to increase by 7.1% due to indexation. We polled the TDA audience and found that 90% of respondents didn't think this was fair. We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on for the next federal budget to be handed down. This will be a particularly important one, with a relatively new government, and a continuing cost of living crisis. The budget will show us what the government is prioritising and how they plan to spend our taxpayer money. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will tell you what you need to know ahead of next Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is cracking down on the availability, flavours, colours and nicotine levels of vapes. Minister for Health Mark Butler says this means, “no more bubblegum flavours. No more pink unicorns, no more vapes, deliberately disguised as highlighter pens for kids to be able to hide them in their pencil cases.” Nicotine vapes are already illegal without a prescription in Australia, and yet they’re everywhere. So what exactly is the Government planning and is it actually going to work? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conditions in Sudan are deteriorating rapidly as a violent clash between two armed groups threatens to spiral into a full-blown war. A former Sudanese leader has called the situation a “nightmare”,  with the conflict already resulting in hundreds of deaths. We’ll let you know what’s led to this point, and what else you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1 September, the Federal Government will allow hundreds of common medicines to be prescribed two months at a time instead of one, at half price. The scheme is supposed to save both patients and the Government money. But pharmacists are concerned it will do more harm than good. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain what you need to know about the scheme, and talk to a pharmacist who is worried about what it will mean for his business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2003, Folbigg was found guilty of killing her four infant children, based largely on evidence from her diaries. However, recent advancements in genetic science have cast doubt on this verdict. So what does this new evidence mean, and could Folbigg be released from prison? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s starting to feel a lot like 2020, with both the key players from the last election returning for a rematch. But just because Trump and Biden have put their hats in the ring, doesn’t mean they will automatically qualify as presidential candidates. We’ll let you know what happens next in the deep dive. Listen to ‘“Catch and kill”: The first U.S. president to face criminal charges’ here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians seeking cosmetic surgery will soon need to pass a psychological assessment to qualify for treatment. Patients will be assessed for underlying psychological conditions like body dysmorphic disorder and could potentially be refused by some surgeons. We’ll discuss whether these new guidelines will make cosmetic surgery safer in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is facing its biggest shake up in decades. A government-endorsed review has made 51 recommendations to change the way the RBA operates, from who’s on its board, to how transparent it has to be, and even how its staff are treated. So what could these changes mean for you? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to sales of electric vehicles (EVs). Now the Government is trying to catch up, with a strategy to boost EV use to help meet Australia’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. So will the government’s strategy overcome issues with practicality and price? And how sustainable are EVs anyway? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A panel of experts established by the Government has found that the current rate of the JobSeeker payment and related payments are “seriously inadequate”. Their report has recommended a “substantial increase” to JobSeeker, taking it from just over $690 to about $870 for a single person per fortnight. The Government is set to reject this recommendation, saying they “can’t fund every good idea”. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Shorten, the Federal Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), has announced an overhaul of the system. It’s been described as failing to meet people’s needs and has reportedly been subject to price gouging and fraud. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what’s gone wrong and what the Government plans to do about it. If you want more information about the resignation of Julian Leeser from the shadow Cabinet, you can listen to ‘The Liberals and the Voice’ here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s renewed controversy over a proposal to restrict religious schools from discriminating against LGBTQI+ staff and students. Several religious groups have expressed concern about the proposal, while LGBTQI+ advocacy organisations have broadly been in support. We’ll let you know what’s being proposed and what’s likely to happen next in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says there’s about a 50% chance of an El Niño ‘event’ occurring this year. After years of dealing with La Niña and floods, It’s only natural to wonder what El Niño will bring. In today’s deep dive we’ll tell you what you need to know about these weather events, and how they’re being impacted by climate change. To listen to our chat with climate researcher David Karoly, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 Australian politicians are calling for the release of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. If you haven’t been following the case, he’s currently in prison in the UK, but the U.S. want him transferred there to face espionage charges. We’ll fill you in on what’s happened so far, and what’s likely to happen next, in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shadow minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has resigned over the Liberal party’s position on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. His resignation came a week after the party made their no stance on the Voice official. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain what this means for the Liberal Party and what it’s likely to mean for the referendum moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Federal Government is banning TikTok on all federal government devices. Canada, the U.S, UK and New Zealand all have these kinds of restrictions in place and the U.S. is considering banning TikTok all together. So what’s led to this point and what does it mean for the future of the TikTok in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the World Health Organisation 10 to 20% of people infected with COVID-19 may go on to develop long COVID, and yet it’s a condition we still know very little about. In today’s deep dive, you’ll hear first hand how someone who once climbed mountains, now struggles to walk up stairs.You’ll also hear from Dr Steven Faux, leader of a long COVID clinic in Sydney, about what he’s learnt so far and what he’s still struggling to understand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has officially become the first current or former President to face criminal charges. He faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, allegedly covering up a hush money payment as an election expense. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, called it a “catch and kill” scheme, while Trump calls the charges against him “massive election interference”. So what does this all mean for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. You can listen to our explainer on Trump’s indictment here. You can listen to The Mirror here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new review commissioned by the Federal Government has found $3 billion could be lost from the medicare system every year through either mismanagement or fraud. In today’s deep dive we are going to speak to a young Australian GP, Dr Paaree Senguttuvan, about what’s going wrong, and how it’s impacting an already overwhelmed healthcare system. Listen to ‘The plan to fix the healthcare system’ here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been feeling the burn of rising rent or watching property prices pick up, we’ve got some bad news. Things could get even worse. Australia’s housing shortage is set to worsen by 106,000 dwellings by 2027 due to a combination of factors like population growth, construction costs and even the weather. TDA journalist Tom Crowley is going to explain what’s gone wrong, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory Government is offering to buy back grocery store’s alcohol licences. It’s the latest in a series of new measures aimed at targeting alcohol-related violence in the territory, after 20-year-old Declan Laverty was fatally stabbed while working at a Darwin bottle shop. We’ll explain what’s happened and what the Government is proposing in the deep dive. You can listen to ‘What you need to know about alcohol bans in the NT’ here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About one in 20 Australians are believed to have ADHD, but getting a diagnosis isn’t always easy. We’ve heard from the TDA community about the difficulty and cost of navigating the health system, gender bias and more. So, what’s gone wrong, and will a Senate inquiry launching this week help to rectify some of those issues? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three students and three staff were killed in a school shooting in Nashville this week, in the latest mass school shooting in the U.S. U.S. President Joe Biden has called for Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons, but it’s unlikely to make it through. Has Biden reached the end of the road when it comes to gun reform? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government’s key climate policy is set to pass after Labor and the Greens reached a compromise in their negotiations this week. The Government is claiming this reform will reduce 205 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions between July when it starts operating, and 2030. So what is the ‘safeguard mechanism’ and how will it lower emissions? Find out in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has been suspended from the Liberal Party after she took part in an anti-trans rally. The rally was attended by several neo-Nazis, who made Nazi salutes in the direction of LGBTIQA+ community members who were protesting the event. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on the context and political fallout of the rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Melroy was just the second woman to command a space shuttle mission, and spent 38 days in space building the International Space Station. Now she is second in command at NASA and has been in Australia visiting our Space Agency.  In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks Pam all about the politics of space, what role Australia has to play in the ‘golden era’ of space exploration, and how your perspective changes when you’re looking down on Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the question Australians will vote on at the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what is the road to a referendum? We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount. Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president had claimed he would be arrested on Tuesday. That didn’t happen, but there is still a chance he will face indictment over the alleged payment of ‘hush money’ to adult film star Stormy Daniels. So what does it all mean and will it stand in the way of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign? TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, we brought you TDA’s interview with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. Today, we’re bringing you TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons’ interview the Leader of the Opposition Chris Minns. So what does Minns have to say on climate, pokies, healthcare and cost of living? Find out in today’s deep dive. You can listen to ‘The pokie problem’ here. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next NSW election will be held this coming Saturday. When we asked you, the TDA audience, what issues you wanted us to ask the Premier about, you said housing, cost of living, climate, healthcare and so much more. In this special NSW election episode, we bring you the Premier’s answers to those questions. TDA’s editor Billi FitzSimons also asks Perrottet about his party’s proposed ‘future fund’ and about that time the Premier said he occasionally vapes. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks one year since girls in Afghanistan had their hopes of returning to school dashed by the Taliban. Girls are now banned from receiving a high school education, as well as from universities and many workplaces. But an organisation, LEARN, led by human rights activist Pashtana Durrani, is working to educate girls in secret.   TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION https://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/tda *15% discount offer valid until 3 April 2023 11:59PM AEDT. The discount applies to the total TID travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code TDA15. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty, charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. Travel Insurance Direct has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited ABN 30 121 659 470 AR305589 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461 and act as nib’s agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a 2021 Australian Education Union survey, 62% of teachers say NAPLAN - the national literacy and numeracy test for years 3-9 - is an ineffective diagnostic tool. Those who use NAPLAN results to inform education reform, however, say it provides important insight into how kids are doing at school and that a sharp decline in students doing the test is a cause for concern. So what does this all mean, and how useful is NAPLAN data to begin with?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s estimated over a thousand school girls in Iran have allegedly been poisoned since last November. It comes after months of protests in the country following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini. State run Iranian media are saying officials have now made arrests related to alleged poisonings. So what’s happened and who’s to blame?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BBC has reinstated high-profile sports presenter Gary Lineker, after he was suspended for tweeting a political opinion. His tweet called the UK’s Illegal Migration Bill targeting asylum seekers “immeasurably cruel”, igniting a political firestorm. So why did Lineker’s tweet cause such a stir, and what does it say about the state of free speech at the BBC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) over the weekend was the largest bank failure since the 2008 global financial crisis. The Biden administration has guaranteed that no customers will lose their money. Will this end up being a one-off event? Or could it lead to economic contagion? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re expecting some big news overnight about the future of Australia’s nuclear submarines. As tensions in the pacific rise, the question is, will the new submarines keep Australia safe? Or escalate tensions in the region?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all familiar with the parent influencers filling our feeds with their aesthetic family lives, but what does it mean for their kids’ privacy? New legislation in France could set some parameters to how parents can share content featuring children. So is time for the rest of the world to follow suit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne’s first medically supervised injection room is set to become permanent after a five year trial. While advocates are calling for more supervised injection rooms, the roll out across the country has been slow. So what’s the pushback and can we expect to see more sites across Australia soon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders is a writer, educator, artist and so much more. In this special International Women’s Day episode, Kirli and TDA journalist Sunny Adcock talk about matriarchy, environment and womanhood, as well as how achieving equality is “a really hard thing to do” over IWD cupcakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Independent MP and her chief of staff are in a legal dispute over work hours. Ryan claims Rugg wasn’t meeting expectations, while Rugg claims her workload was unreasonable. So what led to this point and what does it say about workplace culture in Australian parliament? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month we brought you an interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In another special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to talk climate, the economy, the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and other policies important to you. Some extra reading/ listening:Voice to ParliamentThe National Plan to End Violence against Women and ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target 43%?Domestic violence leaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT is set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to legally change the way young intersex people are treated by health professionals.Under the new legislation, medical interventions for intersex children will be banned until they are able to provide consent. Urgent or life saving medical procedures will still go ahead under the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soft plastic recycling program formerly used by supermarkets in Australia has officially folded. It comes after revelations the company was stockpiling over 5,000 tonnes of plastic meant for recycling. So what went wrong with REDcycle, and what does it mean for the future of Australia’s plastic waste?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s growing awareness about the severe long-term health consequences from brain injuries sustained in sport. So is the risk associated with contact sport just part of the game? Or do injured players deserve compensation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 3 February, just over three weeks ago, a train derailed in a small town in the U.S. Since then, we’ve heard that close to 44,000 animals have been potentially killed as a result of the derailment. So does this have implications for local residents and if so, what are the risks? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three years of wet weather, you might expect the fire risk of the next summer to be low. A new report from the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action however, has found there is actually risk of a potentially “devastating” fire season ahead. So what’s caused this risk and what can we do to prepare for it? Climate researcher and co-author of the report, David Karoly, will explain what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the 24th of February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. The world watched with bated breath to see how this latest European conflict would play out. One year on, Ukraine is faring better than many expected, but not without a price. So what’s happened so far, and what’s likely to happen next? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN's torture investigation body looks the treatment of prisoners around the world. In more than a decade of operations they’ve only had to cancel one visit, to Rwanda in 2017-18. So what has caused them to cancel a trip to Australia and what does it say about the state of human rights in this country? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unions are calling for a dangerous substance called Crystalline Silica to be banned, with some comparing it to asbestos. The mineral is used to make kitchen and bathroom counter tops, but working with it can produce tiny dust particles which cause irreversible lung damage. We’ll explain what you need to know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Federal Government report has made several recommendations as part of a strategy to improve privacy in the digital age. It makes recommendations to provide protection from data breaches and hold companies more accountable. So what will it mean for you moving forward? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian tax authorities have raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.It comes just weeks after the Indian Government banned a BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Why was the documentary so controversial, and what does the response say about the state of the world’s largest democracy? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

105,000 people have been laid off from tech companies this year according to a tracking site. From big names like Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify and Google, to those closer to home like Milkrun, workers in the tech space are taking a hit. So what does it all mean and is the worst yet to come? We'll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why there’s a female contraceptive pill but not a male one? New research might be one step closer to making it happen. A team of scientists are working on an ‘on demand’ pill that could make men temporarily infertile. So could this soon be widely available? And why has this taken so long to happen? We’ll let you know in the deep dive. You can fill out the survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 20,000 refugees on temporary visas will be granted permanent residency status under a new pathway announced by the Federal Government this week. But while this will allow for some refugees to permanently settle in Australia, it doesn’t signal any meaningful change in the government’s overall immigration policy. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spy balloon from China, and at least three other objects have been shot down in recent days in North America. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what we know so far, and whether Australia is at risk of international surveillance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies. But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063. So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another month, another interest rate rise. When the RBA put up interest rates this week it was the ninth consecutive increase. So what does this mean for you? Well it depends who you are. If you’re renting, saving, have a mortgage or hoping to get one, this is the deep dive for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When disasters of the magnitude we’ve seen this week in Türkiye and Syria strike, it can be hard to know how to help. In today’s deep dive, Sam sits down with Alex Mathieson, Director of International Programs at the Australian Red Cross, to find out how the Red Cross is responding to the crisis, and what we can all do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will reimpose alcohol bans in First Nations communities in Central Australia. So what led to this decision? And how have these types of bans played out in the past?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked our Instagram audience about their recent experiences in the health care system, and the majority of responses highlighted growing gap payments and the struggle to find bulk billing GPs. Last week, National Cabinet met to discuss healthcare reform, and recommendations made by an expert taskforce. So what were the recommendations, and how would they impact you? Find out in today’s deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not every day we get to sit down with the Prime Minister. But when we do, we go armed with the big questions. In this special episode, TDA journalist Tom Crowley asks the PM Anthony Albanese about the First Nations Voice to Parliament, climate targets, mental health, housing and so much more.Some extra reading/ listening:Voice to Parliament The National Plan to End Violence against Women and ChildrenGovernment subsidised therapy sessions are set to halveWhy is the government’s emission target 43%?Domestic violence leaveThe Murugappan family head back to BiloThe pokie problemJacinda Ardern’s legacy at home and abroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all see the political ads on YouTube, on billboards and across social media. But do you know who is funding political parties? According to analysis of new data from the Australian Electoral Commission, just 10 donors gave 77% of known political donations in the lead up to the last election. So who are the big donors and what does it mean for our democracy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week a Victorian coroner found the death of proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, could have been prevented. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at the circumstances that led to Nelson’s death, and what the coroner is recommending moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, at the hands of police in Memphis, Tennessee, has triggered protests in the U.S. and sparked outrage around the world. So far, five police officers have been arrested and charged. A further two police have been taken off duty. Emergency Medical Technicians have also been fired. In today’s deep dive, we’ll fill you in on what you need to know - and what could happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since 2013, the Federal Government has released a national policy on the arts. The $286 million plan includes protections for First Nations art, a move towards more local content on streaming services and steps towards improved pay and conditions. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few months ago, we asked our readers to fill out a survey about their experiences undertaking an unpaid internship. Almost three-quarters of respondents said they felt exploited at some point while working as an intern. In a special episode of the podcast, TDA journalist Daniel Lo Surdo talks to Zara about his investigation on exploitation in the unpaid workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world's best tennis players have taken to the courts in Melbourne, The Daily Aus has been having some big conversations behind the scenes. Sam has spoken to some key people in tennis - including Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, Australia Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, and player/commentator Casey Dellacqua - about LGBTQI+ representation in the sport. Today’s deep dive features some of those conversations, and the lessons Sam's learnt along the waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recently ran a survey on attitudes towards January 26. The overwhelming majority of respondents told us the public holiday should be changed or abolished. So, in the spirit of talking less and listening more, Gamilaroi man and IndigenousX CEO/ founder Luke Pearson joins us in today’s deep dive. Luke shares his perspective on what this day means, and shares some history you might not know. Resources referenced in today’s podcast: IndigenousXAIATSIS10 things you should know about January 267 more things you should know about invasion daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An estimated 46 people have been killed and hundreds have been arrested as protests in Peru continue. Access to Machu Picchu has been closed and locals are experiencing rising food prices due to road closures. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how the country got to this point and the politics behind the protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Departments of Education in both NSW and QLD have said they will stop students from accessing ChatGPT at school. This is the latest in a wave of reforms as education institutions grapple with how best to deal with Artificial intelligence (AI). The question is, as new forms of AI emerge, how will educators keep students honest?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes were glued to the TV in the TDA newsroom last week as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation. But while internationally she’s being remembered for her empathy in the face of tragedy, closer to home she’s faced criticism over the struggling economy, a housing crisis and rising crime. In today’s deep dive we’re going to look at what’s contributed to these different narratives and what her legacy is likely to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is home to almost 200,000 pokies, almost half of which are in NSW. As a state election looms, the question of how to best address problem gambling is shaping up to be a point of contention. So what are both sides promising, and why is reform taking so long? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government has announced it will block a Scottish law designed to make it easier for people to legally change their gender. This has been met with anger from transgender rights activists, as well as members of the Scottish Parliament. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called it a “full-frontal attack”. So what does this all mean and what is likely to happen next? Find out in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More classified official documents have been retrieved from Joe Biden’s private home. Republicans have been quick to draw parallels between Biden’s possession of these sensitive files, and the files found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. But how similar are the two cases? And what does it mean for Biden? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in China have reported nearly 60,000 COVID related deaths in the last month. This comes as the World Health Organisation expressed concern about information out of the country up until now. Previously, the nation had reported just over 5,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. In today’s deep dive, we look at the new numbers out of China and what they mean amid a departure from the strict zero-COVID policy. You can listen to the last episode we did on COVID in China, "Down with Xi Jinping": Why there are mass protests in China, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Kennedy is the current U.S. Ambassador to Australia and also the daughter of former U.S. President John F Kennedy.  She spent part of her childhood in the White House and has gone on to have a fascinating career.  Today, we talk about her work in Australia and abroad, and ask the big questions, like whether 'Sweet Caroline' was written about her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're throwing back to when Chris Hemsworth said he would take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease. This prompted a conversation between Sam and Zara about what genetic testing means and how to decide whether or not to do it. Stick around until the end to hear some of the messages we received after this episode first went live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are vapes really bad for you? It's the question everyone wants an answer to. In a deep dive last April, we brought you the most recent information we had at the time. Today we're throwing back to that episode, but stick around until the end for the latest on vape regulations in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in March 2022, Sam had just returned from a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, but he wasn't the only one visiting around that time. The UN had just sent a delegation to assess the health of the reef, and whether it should be added to the 'world heritage in danger' list. Today we're throwing back to the deep dive we did at the time, but stick around for an update on what the UN delegation found on its visit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manal al-Sharif is one of the women’s rights activists who helped to start the right to drive campaign in 2011. She saw the injustice of women not being able to drive in Saudi Arabia, and got behind the wheel in protest. When thousands of other women joined her, a movement was born. In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to an interview Sam did with Manal back in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to the most listened to episode of the podcast from 2022. The assassination of Shinzo Abe came as a shock to the world. In our deep dive, we broke down what happened as the news was breaking. We'll also catch you up on what's happened since, and whether anyone has been charged with the murder of Japan's former Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could psychadelics help treat anxiety? In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Back in August 2022, Sam asked Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can help if you're struggling with mental ill health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why your energy bill is going up - this was one of our most listened to episodes of last year, and we think that says a lot in itself. We published this episode in early June, around the time that some states were seriously contemplating the risk of black outs due to power shortages. The south east of the country was also experiencing a particularly cold start to winter. Now that summer is here, but our energy bills are still high, we thought it would be a good opportunity to remind ourselves where this all started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to May 2022 when a mass shooting event in Uvalde Texas saw 21 people killed; 19 students and two teachers. In our deep dive we tried to explain why after so many deaths, gun reform still seemed unachievable in the U.S. Stick around the end of the episode for an update on what happened in the months after Uvalde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August, we brought you a story about the national teacher shortage. Education ministers from around the country were meeting in Canberra to talk about how to address the issue. In today's episode of the summer series, we throw back to our chat with Nadia, a teacher with first hand experience of burn out in the classroom. We'll also give you an update on what's happened since we did this deep dive, and what came out of the meeting in Canberra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're well and truly into the music festival season. While a national conversation continues about amnesty bins at festivals, in the meantime, a testing clinic has been operating where you can test drugs before you go. Today on the summer series, we’re throwing back to July, when we brought you the story of the first ever Australian government-backed drug testing centre in the ACT. Stick around until the end of the episode, for an update on what the centre discovered after opening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To wrap up Mirror week of our Summer Series, here's a special behind the scenes chat with Billi FitzSimons, TDA Editor, host and co-producer of The Mirror. Sam and Billi discuss what the project meant to them, and how the team went about producing the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It stands to reason that parliament should ‘set the standard’ when it comes to workplace safety. Yet the last few years have revealed the opposite. Slowly though, the tide is turning, and light is shining through to the toxic culture at the heart of our democracy. In the final episode of The Mirror, we look at what progress has been made for women in politics and what the future holds for Australia’s next female Prime Minister - whenever that might be. There have been some updates since we recorded this episode in relation to the Bruce Lehrmann trial. If you want some more information on what's happened since, you can listen to a more recent deep dive here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Julia Gillard delivered her misogyny speech, we hadn't heard anything like it. But since then, one by one, women have come forward with their stories. From local to federal levels of government, women have been casting a light on their alleged treatment within the corridors of power.In this episode of the summer series, we go back to episode three of The Mirror, to hear the stories of women who have spoken out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Gender doesn’t explain everything, it doesn’t explain nothing, it explains some things”. Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech is one of the most memorable moments of her political career. But her final speech as prime minister, delivered the following year, was a call to action. In today's summer series, we thrown back to episode two of The Mirror, where we look at what happened after Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech, and whether it was enough to save her government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off our special summer series, we're bringing back The Mirror. Ten years ago, Julia Gillard delivered her famous misogyny speech. Our first female Prime Minister told then Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, "I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man."When she stood up that day and said 'enough', it resonated around the world. But ten years on, how far have we come? And when we look in the mirror today, what do we see?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Friday before Christmas, and we know you’re in the mood for something special. So in the festive spirit, we’ve asked our producer Ninah to put together a spinning wheel of questions to prompt us to reflect on the year that was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creators of Fortnight, Epic Games, have agreed on a settlement over allegations they breached child privacy laws and tricked users into making unwanted payments. So what exactly did the game get wrong, and what will this mean if you're out of pocket? We'll let you know in the deep dive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the January 6 riots, has recommended criminal charges be laid against former President Donald Trump. In today's deep dive, we're going to look at what led up to this moment and what it means for the former President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An A-League Men's game was abandoned over the weekend after fans stormed the pitch, injuring a player and a referee. Ex-Socceroo Danny Vukovic has said it was the "darkest day for football in Australia" and that irreparable damage had been done to the game.  In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at what led up to this moment and what it means for the future of Australian soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's deep dive, Maddy and Sophie from Your in Good Company join us to talk about the year that was in tech and finance. From Patagonia’s profits going to the environment, to Elon Musk buying Twitter, take a look back at the big moments of 2022. As well as Sam, Maddy and Sophie’s big predictions for the year ahead!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has passed its power bill relief legislation. It includes a limit on wholesale gas prices and a discount for some people and businesses. So how and when will this start to offer some relief? We'll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that a food product grown from animal cells is safe to eat. So far, Singapore is the only jurisdiction that allows the commercial sale of cultured meat. So how long until you can buy ‘lab grown’ meat in your local supermarket? In today’s deep dive, Sam speaks to the Aussie trying to make it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced it will return to subsidising 10 psychological therapy sessions instead of 20 from next month. In today's deep dive we look at why the Government has made this choice, what the response has been, and what this will mean for you.And if you want more on our news story about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto exchange, the deep dive is here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month we heard that the Bruce Lehrmann retrial had been dropped due to concerns it would be a "significant and unacceptable risk" to Higgins' life. So what happens next? A criminal trial is off the table, but reports have indicated civil cases could still be brought by both Higgins and Lehrmann. There have also been calls for an investigation into way the trial was handled…In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at what’s happened so far and what could happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, women earned $26,569 less than men in 2021-22. That means for every $1 a man earned, women earned $0.77. Progress on closing the gender pay gap has stalled according to the latest data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In today’s deep dive, we speak to Mary Wooldridge, Director of WGEA, about what the gender pay gap is, and how we can eliminate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German authorities have arrested 25 people they suspect were planning to overthrow the German Government.Some of those arrested are believed to be connected to the extremist Reichsbürger movement, as well as QAnon and COVID-related conspiracies. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at who these people are, what they believed in and what it means for the rest of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial change to Indonesia’s criminal code could send you to jail for a year for having sex outside marriage. The law will apply to both locals and tourists, but it won’t impact everyone the same way. In today’s deep dive, we’ll tell you what you need to know about the law, and also the impact it will have on same sex couples in Indonesia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has found that the exploitation of migrant workers is endemic in Australia. In today's deep dive, we look at who's at risk, and what it means in the context of the national worker shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Closing the Gap report for 2022 is out and only four targets to address inequality between First Nations and non-First Nations people in Australia are 'on track'. In today's deep dive we'll look at which targets are on track, which aren't and what the Government plans to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Diviney is a writer, disability advocate, editor of Missing Perspectives and now she's an actor as well. Starring in the new show Latecomers, Diviney has become the first disabled person in a sex scene on Australian TV. In today's deep dive, she chats with Zara about the importance of representation on screen, and how she became an actor by accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government’s wages bill passed overnight. The legislation aims to help employees work together to improve their wages, as well as address the gender pay gap. In today's deep dive, we look at the passage of the bill and what it means for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison became the first former Prime Minister to be censured in an historic motion in Parliament yesterday. It comes after an independent inquiry found that his appointments were “unnecessary”. So what does this mean for Morrison - and what will the Federal Government do next? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.You can listen to 'Scott Morrison and the secret swear-ins' here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Littleproud, leader of the Nationals, has announced his party won’t support establishing a First Nations Voice to Parliament. In today’s deep dive, we speak to advocate for the Voice, Thomas Mayo, about his response to the Nationals’ announcement - and what this means for the campaign moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snap lockdowns and a deadly fire have sparked outrage across China. It’s a rare show of civil disobedience against the government and its leader Xi Jinping.Protesters are calling for lockdowns to end, but also for the removal of the Chinese Communist Party and its leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced its response to the destruction of Juukan Gorge, a sacred site of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura peoples destroyed by Rio Tinto in 2020. In today's deep dive, we'll look at what role the government had in the disaster - and what actions the Federal Government will take moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s Supreme Court has found the voting age of 18 conflicts with the country’s age discrimination laws. Now it’s up to the Parliament to decide whether 16 and 17 year olds should have the right to vote. Meanwhile, here in Australia, Independent Dr Monique Ryan and the Greens have said they’ll renew a push to lower the voting age too. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how you reform an electoral system, and what more young people voting could mean at election time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hemsworth has said he will take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease. There's no cure to Alzheimer's, no way to know when or if he will get it, or how his symptoms will manifest. Which raises the question, 'when is it worth undergoing genetic testing?'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study looking at diversity in TV news and current affairs has found there's a long way to go to reach representation on screen. In today's deep dive we speak to CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh about what needs to change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison in the U.S. for defrauding investors of hundreds of millions dollars. So how did a Silicon Valley superstar land herself behind bars? And what can we learn from her fall from grace?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the end of Deliveroo in Australia have in common with a global shortage of Champagne? And can you guess how much money Millennials and Gen Zs spend on dating? Spoiler: it's leaving some in debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports that 15,000 protesters had been sentenced to death in Iran went viral this month. It turns out only 5 people have received the death penalty so far. But the situation continues to escalate as protesters are met with violence and imprisoned. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people have died in Poland after a missile crossed Ukraine’s border. Initial reports of this event were saying the missile was “Russian made”, which Russia denied. Since that time, U.S. officials have indicated it was more likely a missile from Ukrainian forces against an incoming Russian attack.Ukraine has been facing a barrage of missiles this past week. But it took one landing in Poland to really get the world’s attention. We’ll explain why in today’s deep dive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto firm FTX was once worth $32 billion. Its founder Sam Bankman-Fried ( often known as just 'SBF') was one of the richest young people in the world. But if SBF was the king of crypto, his empire is in ruins. The company has filed for bankruptcy and SBF has resigned as CEO, tweeting "I'm sorry...I fucked up". The news has sent shockwaves through the crypto world. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley unravels the whole saga and what it means for the future of crypto.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now know that 9.7 million former and current customers of Medibank could have had their data stolen. The private medical information of some, including possible abortions, have been leaked to the dark web. With the Optus breach still fresh in our memory, where does that leave us? And what needs to happen to keep our data safe in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now have confirmation that American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony. Most prisons in Russia are penal colonies and are known for their brutality, poor hygiene, and exposure to Russian propaganda. Some of you may have never heard of Brittney Griner, but it’s an important story that we’ve been keeping a close eye on over the course of the year. What do we need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REDcycle, an organisation that recycles soft plastics for Coles and Woolworths, has announced it will pause its collection program. Soft plastics include plastic bags in the fruit and veg section, bread bags and bubble wrap. They cannot be recycled using normal recycle bins. What went wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As world leaders head to Egypt for the COP27 Conference, one topic is up for discussion that caught our attention - the proposed compensation scheme designed to assist developing countries severely impacted by climate change. We discuss why that could be a legacy of the conference, and whether it's an idea with merit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk bought Twitter, and immediately began to move around the furniture. Twitter's landscape certainly feels different - from paying for blue ticks to being banned for impersonations. Will it ever go back to a pre-Musk platform? Join Sam and Zara for a chat about the future of Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wake up this morning, Americans are heading to the polls to vote in the midterm elections. It's a massive moment in American politics - and Tom Crowley will talk you through what you need to know to understand how it works, what it means, and who to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's election time once again, but this time on a state level. Political journalist Tom Crowley is here to bring you up to speed on what you need to know about the upcoming election.The final episode of The Mirror is out now. You can listen to all four episodes here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company to discuss the monster raises announced this week by VC funds Blackbird and Square Peg. Will it mean there will be more female founders in Australian start-ups? Listen in to their chat with Sam to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced new taglines to replace the 'gamble responsibly' warning in gambling ads. The Government says the new taglines are based on behavioural research and testing to identify the most effective wording. Here's what they are - and why Australia's gambling habits need to be addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The same U.S. Supreme Court that brought you the end of Roe v Wade, could now bring you the end of affirmative action in U.S. universities. So what does affirmative action actually do? And why would universities have to end it? We'll explain all that in the deep dive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 150 people have died in a crowd crush in South Korea. In today's deep dive we'll look at how a night out celebrating Halloween turned terribly wrong, what causes a crowd crush, and what to do if you ever find yourself in one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had some time to process the week that was, and the information that came from the Federal Budget. In today's deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley sits down with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Hear about the hard choices that went into making this years budget, what priorities were set and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We have learned that the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has resulted in the suffering and the harm of countless of our fellow workers."The Socceroos have spoken out about human rights in Qatar, ahead of the FIFA World Cup which is taking place there next month.In today's deep dive we'll explain what's been going on in Qatar, and why the Australian men's soccer team have decided to take a stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dust has settled on the Albanese Government's first budget - and the first Labor budget in nine years. Now that we've had a bit more sleep, we're ready to take a closer look at one aspect of the budget: what it means for parents across Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered Labor's first budget in nine years last night - and TDA's Billi, Tom and Daniel were there in lockup to make sure we could make sense of it all. Join them for a late-night post-budget wrap, with comments from Coalition Senator Jane Hume and Greens Leader Adam Bandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley, her party learnt an important lesson after the last election - they need to do more to recruit female members to the party, both as members and voters. But what are they doing to achieve those goals? Zara sat down with the MP to discuss progress, quotas and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things can change in a matter of hours in the fast-moving beast that is UK politics. It's set to be a week of the three candidates - Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt - putting their best foot forward to convince their party they are the right person to lead the Conservatives out of the chaos. Let's get you set up for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As central banks around the world raise interest rates, markets take a dive and some currencies face unprecedented turmoil, it's time to talk about the 'R' word - recession. Is it inevitable? Will Australia be insulated from global troubles? We're joined by political journalist Tom Crowley to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports emerged this week that Australia's national netball team, the Diamonds, were pushing back against a sponsorship deal with a mining company run by Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss has had a rocky start as the UK's Prime Minister. Her position worsened over the weekend after she sacked her Chancellor (the equivalent of a Treasurer in Australia) Kwasi Kwarteng over the Government's controversial 'mini Budget'. Most of that Budget has been reversed.Truss says she's "sticking around", but there is growing frustration among her party colleagues. We'll explore it all in today's deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has released a new 10-year National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The Plan sets out targets and principles to guide governments and the community in working towards eliminating gendered violence. Here's what it says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years ago, Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech. But what led to that moment? And what's happened since? In this special episode of TDA, we'll take you behind the scenes on our new podcast series 'The Mirror'.You can subscribe to The Mirror on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legal challenge against a NSW law imposing jail sentences and heavy fines for protesters blocking major infrastructure was launched in the Supreme Court yesterday - the two plaintiffs in the case argue the law is unconstitutional, and is "taking away our democratic freedoms". Join Sam and Zara as they explain how this law ended up in court, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced the Federal Government plans to scrap 197,000 outstanding cases associated with 'Robodebt', the controversial Federal Government automated debt recovery scheme. Is this the end of the Robodebt saga? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's economy is facing its biggest threat for decades. But unlike most other countries, its problems have nothing to do with rising prices. We'll speak to Tom Crowley about whether China is about to enter a storm - and whether it can make it through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Harvey Weinstein faces a LA jury charged with the assault of five different women, the fifth anniversary of the explosive New Yorker and New York Times articles that lifted the veil on decades of abusive behaviour has arrived. What has happened in the #MeToo movement since - and did it really start with Weinstein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would pardon anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis at the federal level. In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss who this impacts, and whether it’s a sign of what’s to come.And if you liked what you heard of The Mirror, you can subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you do your listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Bank has said the world isn’t on track to meet its goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. In fact, despite some promising signs of progress this century, the latest report says that over the past couple of years things have actually gone backwards. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how poverty is measured, and why we’re going to miss this big milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is watching as women across Iran take to the streets to protest the rule of the 'morality police', burning burqas and cutting their hair. How did the country get to this point, and what do you need to know about its history to understand what happens next? We look through the history of Iran, explaining how power moves throughout the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people are influenced by Kim Kardashian - so when she told her followers to purchase crypto, they did. Now, the celebrity has agreed to pay over a million dollars to a US government agency to settle a legal case. Where did she go wrong? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 396,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent MP Zoe Daniel is calling for an inquiry into Australia's concentrated media landscape. It's not a new idea - Kevin Rudd's petition calling for a royal commission on media diversity attracted over 500,000 signatures last year. So what would the inquiry do, and why are advocates calling for it? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. Follow us on Instagram and join 396,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many new headlines each week on the war in Ukraine that it can be hard to keep track. But zoom out a little and a noticeable shift has played out over the last month. Does this mean the end of the war could be in sight?Follow us on Instagram and join 395,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian has reached the U.S. after causing mass damage in Cuba. It's been estimated over 2 million people in Florida are experiencing power outages, while the entire country of Cuba had its power wiped out by the hurricane. In today's deep dive, we break down what you need to know, including the role of climate change in this disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 10 million Australians received a nasty surprise in the middle of their public holiday last week, when Optus announced they’d been the victim of a massive cyber attack targeting their customers’ personal information. In today’s deep dive, we’ll step through the latest updates on this story, and what you can do if your data has been leaked.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing an economic crisis in her first weeks in office. The pound has plummeted and the Bank of England is warning of a recession. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack the mini-Budget and what it means for the UK’s economy.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now entering our 11th day of protests in Iran, where at least 41 people have died in the ongoing chaos following the death of a young woman at the hands of the country’s ‘morality police’. In today's deep dive, we'll explore the context of this story and the ongoing fallout in Iran.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paid parental leave, Jobseeker, violence against women and gambling. We've covered all these topics on the podcast before. But this morning we speak to the Minister responsible for them, Amanda Rishworth. We'll ask her what's been done so far, and what's happening next as the government works on the issues facing some of the most vulnerable people in our society.Follow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A series of disturbing allegations have surfaced about the treatment of First Nations players at the Hawthorn football club.An investigation will follow, and senior figures at the centre of the allegations have denied them, but it’s prompted a wider discussion about racism in sport and beyond.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all pretty well aware that the price of daily essentials is going up in Australia – including petrol, groceries, and housing.But take a look around the world and you’ll see almost every country dealing with the same problem, in some cases much worse.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Florida governor Ron DeSantis put 50 refugees on a one-way private flight to Martha’s Vineyard - a tiny island northeast of New York City. We’ll explain what you need to know in today’s deep dive.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gambling is big business in Australia, especially pokies. So it's pretty big news that the Tasmanian government wants to limit losses. In today's deep dive, we'll tell you what you need to know about the new policy, as well as how it shapes up compared to other states. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 393,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty hopes to receive her mother's uterus, and grow a child in the same womb where she once grew. In today's deep dive, we talk to one of 12 potential candidates for Australia's first ever uterus transplant trial.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Star Casino has been found unfit to hold a casino licence in NSW. A report found "systemic governance, risk and cultural failures" at the casino. Key findings include "vast sums" of money laundered through the casino, free alcohol to encourage gambling, and allowing "vulnerable" people to gamble for more than 24 hours at a time.24/7 GAMBLING HELPLINE1800 858 858 orgamblinghelponline.org.auUp and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their warning, the UN said, "we are in the last minute, of the 11th hour to prevent a full-blown disaster.” Last time Somalia experienced famine, it resulted in over 250,000 deaths. In today's deep dive we, we look at what the world needs to do to avert catastrophe.You can contribute to the UN's Somalia Humanitarian Fund here.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police announced Melissa Caddick was dead after her foot washed up on the beaches of New South Wales’ South Coast in 2021. But there’s still a lot of uncertainty around her suspected death. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the Caddick case so far, and what we’ve heard from day one of the inquiry.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/termsFollow us on Instagram and join 391,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III is now the ruler of Australia. But what does that mean, and how much power does he really have? We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.You can subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be honest, we didn't see this coming. News has broken overnight that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. We'll bring you a deep dive on her legacy next week. But in the meantime, here's a deep dive on consent classifications in Australian TV and film.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 1,000 childcare centres shut early yesterday, with early childhood educators protesting conditions in the sector. There are currently more than 4,000 vacancies for early childhood educators across Australia and more than one third of respondents in a survey said they did not plan to stay in the sector long term. So what are educators calling for?We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive,Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is facing calls to scrap some controversial tax cuts that would benefit some of Australia’s top earners. They’re called Stage three tax cuts, but what will they do and why are people so angry about them? We’ll get into it in the deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it's a "worthy idea", but that the Government is restricted by "budget constraints". So where does that leave working parents… and could we see a boost to parental leave anytime soon? We’ll tell you everything you need to know in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a new report 55% of people have experienced sexual harassment and 78% have experienced sexism in the music industry. But far from shocking, the report found this kind of behaviour was an "open secret". So what does the music industry need to change to make it safer for everyone? Find out in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A United Nations report has found evidence of "serious human rights violations", including torture against the Uyghur community and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region. We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man credited with helping to end the cold war has passed away at the age of 91. In today's deep dive, we look at his legacy and some history that will help you understand the current conflict in Russia and Ukraine.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate, gifts and stocks. We now know who in parliament has what, because of their declarations of interests. This means we have a better idea of what conflicts of interest members of parliament might have. We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.And if you learn something new from today's episode, don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One-third of the country could be underwater by the time the floods subside. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's deep dive.And listen to the end to hear why we've got a new theme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In June we brought you news that Roe v. Wade had been overturned. In today's deep dive, we look at what's happened since: the states that have banned or restricted abortion, but also the surprising conservative state that has voted to uphold abortion rights.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it were a boxing match, you would have Lachlan Murdoch, boss of Fox News in one corner, and independent Australian news platform Crikey in the other. So what's the dispute all about? We'll tell you everything you need to know about the impending Crikey v Murdoch battle in the deep dive.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ukrainian Independence Day, to fighting near nuclear plants and the death of Darya Dugina, tensions are rising. In today's deep dive, we'll catch you up on the latest in the conflict.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it seems like finding a bulk billing doctor is becoming harder, you're not alone. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has said seeing a doctor in Australia has never been harder or more expensive. But why? In today's deep dive we'll explain how a perfect storm of policy and economy has meant we're all paying more.We also want to understand how this is impacting you! You can let us know by answering a few quick questions in our bulk billing survey.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disagreement over same-sex marriage has led to a group breaking away from the Anglican Church. It's called the Diocese of the Southern Cross and believes marriage should only be between a man and a woman. So what led to this break away? We'll get into it in the deep dive.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Young Liberals have spoken out since the Coalition’s loss at the last election and blamed “genuine inaction” on climate change, as well as a failure to recruit women and deliver a national integrity commission as the cause of their defeat. In today’s deep dive, we’ll speak to Clark Cooley, Federal President of the Young Liberals, about the future of the party.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder, In today's deep dive, Sam asks Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can cause a fundamentally altered state of consciousness.Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is the only commonwealth country that that has not signed a treaty with First Nations people. This week landmark legislation passed in Victoria to create a First Nations treaty authority. And Queensland made some steps forward too. But why is this playing out at a state level instead of federal? We'll answer that question, and more, in today's deep dive. Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now know of five portfolios where Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as a minister during his time as prime minister. So why did he do it? And was it legal? We'll tell you everything you need to know in today's deep dive. And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iconic author Salman Rushdie has had a price on his head for over three decades. Translators and an editor of his work have been attacked - some have been killed. Rushdie himself lived in hiding for a decade, and travels with armed security. But this past weekend, an attack at an event has left him with critical injuries. In today's deep dive, we'll explain everything you need to know about the fatwa on Salman Rushdie.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year ago today we brought you news that Kabul had fallen. Since then, Amnesty International has described the Taliban's treatment of women and girls as a "suffocating crackdown". And a wave of Afghan refugees flee their homes. But while this has been happening, the world has been focusing on other global events. So what do you need to know from the last 365 days? We'll tell you in today's deep dive.And if you learnt something new from today's episode don't forget to give us five stars and subscribe, wherever you do your podcast listening!Up and offer T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has warned Australia could face a shortage of up to 4,100 secondary school teachers in the next few years. And research released in May found 59% of secondary teachers wanted to quit. Education ministers are meeting in Canberra today to try and work out how to address the issue. But we wanted to know what teachers on the ground think. Hear what they had to say in today's deep dive.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can complete our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you mix Saudi Arabian royalty with lots of money and the world's best golfers? International outrage ensues. In today's deep dive, Sam and Zara discuss the controversial LIV Golf League, and what it means that Australia's best golfer will reportedly join the competition.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can fill out our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average 5 to 8 year old will watch 4 hours of junk food ads each year. But new independent MP, Dr Sophie Scamps wants to change that. She's proposing regulation in her first ever draft bill that could limit the advertisement of unhealthy products to after 9pm. But will the bill make it through parliament? Zara and Billi explore all that, and more, in today's deep dive.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can fill out our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A U.S. court has found that Visa could be sued for conspiring to profit from child abuse material posted to Pornhub. So how did the financial services company get mixed up in all of this? And what will it mean moving forward? We'll tell you everything you need to know in the deep dive. If you need support with anything raised in this podcast, you can call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can do our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bill proposes an affirmative consent model, the criminalisation of stealthing and stronger laws on image-based sexual abuse. But what does it all mean, and how does Victoria compare to other jurisdictions? We'll explain all that, and more.If you need support with anything raised in this podcast, you can call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.And if you want to do us a massive favour, you can do our podcast survey here. We'd love your feedback; there are only four questions and you could win a TDA hoodie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market has taken a hit, but not everyone is losing out. Maddy and Sophie from 'Your'e in Good Company' serve up a delicious slice of investment news for your Friday morning.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians@thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China had warned visiting Taiwan would be "playing with fire", but Nancy Pelosi did it anyway. There's a lot to get your head around when it comes to China's relationship with Taiwan. Add the U.S. and you have a geo-political triangle complex enough to do your head in all together. In this episode we break it all down, so you don't have to.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has confirmed that the U.S. has successfully killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a so called 'mastermind' behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But why now, what does this mean for the future of Al-Qaeda, and for Biden's presidency? Find out in today's deep dive. And if you want to dive deeper, here's something we prepared earlier....Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill was introduced to Federal Parliament yesterday that, if passed, would end the ban on voluntary assisted dying in Australia’s two territories, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. But the MP that introduced the bill wasn't focused on that aspect of the bill - he had another agenda.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has presented a very important question; a draft of what would be Australia's first referendum in over two decades. And if Australians say yes, it could change the way First Nations Australians are represented in this country forever, Here's everything you need to know about a First Nations Voice to Parliament and what would have to happen to enshrine it in our constitution,Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an economic forecast, and warning: there are cloudy days ahead. Tom joins Sam and Zara straight from Parliament House to break down the numbers and the politics, so you don't have to.But we'd also love to know how the current economic situation is playing out in your life. You can complete our cost of living poll here; we really appreciate your time.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back to school for parliament and the government's climate change bill is a top priority. They've already introduced it to the House of Representatives, but does it have what it takes to make it into law? And why is it 43% in the first place?Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pope has said sorry to the Indigenous people of Canada for atrocities committed by the Catholic Church. Zara and Sam reflect on this act of acknowledgment, and some difficult truths closer to home.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monkeypox is the new disease in the news. The WHO has classified it alongside only two others as of the highest level of concern. Why? How do you know if you have it? How does it spread? Listen on.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the indexation of your HECS debt.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the corruption affairs in NSW and Victoria.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the marriage equality bill that has passed the U.S. House, and will now head to the Senate.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the State of the Environment report - a landmark report released every five years.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the findings of the committee charged with reviewing the Uvalde shooting, which left 21 dead in late May.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss U.S. President Biden's trip to the Middle East, and controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the danger presented by foot and mouth disease, currently spreading through Indonesia.Follow us on Instagram and join 380,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rule change imposed on the Splendour in the Grass music festival, and the key players behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rise (and rise) of scams in Australia over the last 18 months, and which Australians are the most likely to fall for online tricks.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest developments from Sri Lanka, where protestors have taken occupation of the presidential palace.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe, and reactions from around the world.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we are joined by Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company to chat about the tech ramifications of Roe v Wade, as well as a new home for Formula One.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rising number of resignations in Boris Johnson's government.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the return of major case numbers of COVID in Australia, and what health authorities are suggesting we do to stop it.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the floods in NSW, and the role of weather systems and climate change.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rumours that former U.S. President Donald Trump is about to announce he will run for President in 2024.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Australian states and territories embracing pill testing.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest revelations from the January 6 hearings - including important information about the former President's movements on the day.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the findings released from the 2021 census - a snapshot of the nation taken once every five years.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company about tech companies taking on healthcare, and what a bear market means for investorsFollow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss abortion, Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss how tough it is to get a new passport - or renew an old one - at the moment.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss how former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro was given a job he helped create.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the trans bans in swimming and rugby league, and the two sides to the story.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest developments from Scotland, who are looking to distance themselves from the UK.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest from Ukraine on day 116 of the war.Follow us on Instagram and join 370,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss how Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys are under investigation by CHOICE over their use of facial recognition cameras.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the emerging energy crisis in multiple states in Australia.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the story behind Rebel Wilson's Instagram post.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the bilateral agreement reached in the U.S. Senate on gun safety.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company about the economic success of Top Gun, and accusations of 'greenwashing' against investment banks.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the return of the Murugappan family to Biloela - as one of the first concrete moves of the Albanese government.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the confidence motion against Boris Johnson in the UK House of Commons.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss rising energy prices, and why they show no sign of slowing down.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, and ongoing discussions in Australia about whether it should leave the monarch.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and the decision passed down by the jury.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the move to put fast fashion label Missguided into administration - what that means, and why consumers are turning away.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Mike Cannon-Brooke's purchase of 11% of AGL - Australia's largest carbon producer.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the new-look House of Representatives - the leaders, the parties, and the crossbench.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the hard road ahead for President Joe Biden in his attempts to change America's gun laws.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to new independent member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the spread of the monkeypox virus - and why health experts think there's nothing to worry about.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the comments made by President Joe Biden about Taiwan, and what it means for the Quad.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the big first Monday of the Albanese government - from the Quad meeting to new ministers.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the massive weekend in Australian politics, our new PM and the key winners and losers.Follow us on Instagram and join 360,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we take a look at the promises the major and minor parties are making in relation to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the ever-developing issue of housing in the 2022 federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 355,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we take a look at health in the context of this election. There are three main categories - general health, aged care and the NDIS.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss one of the biggest election topics - wages. We look at why they aren't growing, and what the parties say they will do about it.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we are bringing you a summary of where all the election contenders stand on climate policy. Every day this week, we are bringing you one key issue boiled down to the stuff that matters. This deep dive is proudly made in associated with the Judith Neilsen Institute for Journalism and Ideas.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company about tacos, unicorns and Gucci.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to the Shadow Minister for Climate, Chris Bowen.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the stock market activity in Australia and around the world this week, and explore whether we are on the edge of a crash.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Shanghai's lockdown, and why it has captured the world's attention.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the world of pre-election polling - how it works and whether you should trust the numbers.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the most asked questions - it comes up in the context of the stories TDA reports on, our plans for a leaders debate, and how we structure our election coverage. So let's tackle it!We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could we potentially go all the way to an election, cast our vote... and no one win? What happens then? Does Tom become Prime Minister instead?We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 350,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we look at the policies of the Coalition and the Labor Party on housing.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the draft leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court, suggesting Roe v Wade will be overturned.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the new findings that Tasmania is now carbon negative - and it's because they have cut back on the amount of logging. We talk to Professor David Lindenmayer at the Australian National University.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the party platforms related to housing, and why there's so much focus on the great Australian dream.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we are joined by the Ten Network's Hugh Riminton to discuss the state of play in the 2022 election.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of Australians who vape has risen sharply in the last two years. According to many health experts, it could lead to a health crisis if not managed and regulated. Now, the topic has made its way into federal politics.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The economy' - a mystical place, which is sometimes healthy, sometimes anxious, sometimes stable, sometimes a fiery mess. Who is actually presiding over this magical land?!We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the new initiatives from banks to incentivise climate-friendly housing, and Coca-Cola's record quarter.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Australia's record inflation numbers from the last few months, released yesterday.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter - and what it means for the everyday Twitter user.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the results of the French election, held over the weekend.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh my, the election is getting closer. And one thing we need to figure out together is where we're sending these politicians we are going to be voting for. We know some are going to the House of Representatives, and some are going to the Senate. But what's the difference between these two chambers?We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 was the year that Australia talked about the toxic workplace culture in Parliament House. The Jenkins Review told the major parties how to fix it. But are they listening? What will change?We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the new deal between Solomon Islands and China, and why it is a foreign policy test for both leaders.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the models of a federal corruption body, and why it's a hot election issue.Follow us on Instagram and join 350,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Liberal candidate for Warringah, Katherine Deves. .Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rise of the independent movement, and the role of the minor parties in the election.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now the election has been officially set for May 21, the race is on. Leading the race are the two major parties in Australia - the Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party. If you don't know the difference between the two, you're not alone. We're here to help.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last three years, a federal anti-corruption body has been on the agenda. Yet, as we officially commence the election period, both major parties continue to discuss its modelling, purpose and path to existence. To understand how both major parties are framing the introduction of a federal ICAC, we have to break this topic down from the beginning.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we are joined by Sophie and Maddy from You're In Good Company to discuss Elon Musk's takeover bid for Twitter.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Oklahoma's abortion laws.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest research on non-nicotine vapes - now more popular than ever in schools and amongst young Australians.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss how team TDA is going to tackle the upcoming federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we reflect on the official start of the 2022 federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeah, we get it. An election is coming. And a party will win. And a party will lose. And there's talk of the House of Reps and the Senate. And there's a big sheet of paper and a little sheet of paper. But... how do elections ACTUALLY work?We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change. Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$100 tanks of petrol, $7 coffees - the rise in the cost of living is the hot topic in Australian politics right now. Will we ever buy a $3.50 coffee again?No, that's not a silly question. And we've got the answers.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 340,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the global trials of four-day work weeks, and whether we will see something similar in Australia.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we introduce you to Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, as we count down to the federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the 2007 pre-selection affair dominating headlines, as questions continue to be raised about the Prime Minister's character.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the fast-evolving situation in Sri Lanka, where the entire government - except the President and the Prime Minister - have resigned.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the changing situation in Ukraine, and which side is winning and losing.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok... here's a curly question. What does the Government actually DO? Like, today?No, that's not a silly question. And we've got the answers.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 320,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.The series will feature in-depth interviews with key politicians - we’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is responsible for helping people in flood-affected regions? Will we be talking about emergency response in the upcoming election? What will we learn from the floods of early 2022?There are no silly questions here. Let's get into it.We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. From The Daily Aus - creators of the viral news page, podcast and newsletter followed by over 330,000 Australians on social media - comes No Silly Questions. It's the podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.No Silly Questions is presented by political journalists Billi FitzSimons and Tom Crowley. It's presented by our partners at Future Super - Super with no fossil fuels and a plan for tackling climate change.Interests in Future Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Please make sure you read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. Information provided is of a general nature only and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation, or needs into account. You should consider whether Future Super’s products are right for your individual objectives and needs and consider seeking personal financial advice. Before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Future Super, please read the Product Disclosure Statement and check our Target Market Determination (TMD) available at https://www.futuresuper.com.au/documents-and-forms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Maddy and Sophie from You're In Good Company about Uber's share split, and buying shares in OnlyFans.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the reality of a cut to fuel prices - and when you'll feel it at the petrol pump.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the 2022 Budget, and tell you what you need to know.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we preview today's National Budget with Tom Crowley, who will be in Budget Lockup.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the state of affairs on the Great Barrier Reef as a seventh bleaching event has occurred.Follow us on Instagram and join 340,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Australian Government Emissions Reduction Scheme, and doubts thrown over the program by a whistleblower.Follow us on Instagram and join 335,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest revelations from the Ben Roberts-Smith trial.Follow us on Instagram and join 335,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss fuel excise - how it has made our petrol prices go up, and if there's anything we can do to bring prices down. Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Australia's welfare system, including exclusive insights from the launch of No Silly Questions.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Global Happiness Index - and which countries are the happiest and unhappiest on the planet.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the son of Omicron variant BA.2 - and what it could do in Australia.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the rise in the cost of living, the reasons behind it and some potential solutions.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Federal Court's ruling as to whether the Environment Minister owes a duty of care to Australian kids.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we preview the upcoming South Australia state election.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 64 kilometres of tanks stream towards the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, citizens in the city of 2.8 million are desperately looking for a way out. Ukrainian forces, eager to set up humanitarian corridors for citizens to leave, are being met with shelling attacks on those very corridors by Russian troops. Sirens and explosions continue to fill the soundscape of the city. The fall of a capital city is, in the context of many other conflicts of modern history, a pivotal moment of a conflict. Is this moment for Ukraine coming closer?The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.Follow us on Instagram and join 330,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss whether the economic sanctions against Russia will make a difference in this conflict.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss if it's the responsibility of the Federal or State government to clean up after a flood.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the policies the two major parties are taking to the federal election.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss misinformation trends on social media relating to Russia and Ukraine.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the continued recovery mission from the floods in Northern NSW.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Manal Al Sharif.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss what sanctions are, and how they affect the Russian economy and population.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the key findings of the IPCC report.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the floods that have hit northern NSW and southern QLD.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the sanctions placed on Russia by the global community.Follow us on Instagram and join 325,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest from Ukraine, as Russia moves troops into the country.Follow us on Instagram and join 320,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to Victorian MP Fiona Patten about her ambitious legislation to legalise recreational drugs in Victoria. Follow us on Instagram and join 320,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the ambitious takeover bid of AGL launched by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss whether companies who advertise during the Super Bowl actually get a return.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to U.S. Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State Jalina Porter, about the U.S’s role in the rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the settlement announced between Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the role tax cuts will play in the upcoming election.Follow us on Instagram and join 320,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Australia's refugee crisis, a month on from Novak Djokovic's deportation.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the latest news from the Russia/Ukraine border.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins' National Press Club speech in Canberra yesterday.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Federal Government's Religious Discrimination Bill that is currently before Parliament.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the crash of Facebook's stock price.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the freedom convoy protest in Canberra and Canada.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk to YIGC about Wordle and gaming companies making money on the markets.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk about why wages aren't growing as fast as the cost of your supermarket basket.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we talk about the murky waters of political donations - and why people donate to both parties.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the Joe Rogan and Spotify tensions.Follow us on Instagram and join 315,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss the "son of Omicron" sub-variant.Follow us on Instagram and join 310,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.For today's deep dive, we discuss fears the stock market could be headed for a recessionFollow us on Instagram and join 310,000 Australians @thedailyaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. Welcome to Young, Dumb & Informed - the four-part podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.Today's episode of Young, Dumb and Informed is bought to you by Swysh - personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars. Swysh videos are the gifts that keep on giving with 20% of all proceeds going to local children's charities. Give a timeless gift to your favourite person without contributing to global waste. Check out Swysh and order your gift today! Use the code TDA10 to get 10% off your next video!Today, we look at Australia's mental health system - and how senior politicians in the Government and Opposition are approaching this major election topic. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.Young, Dumb & Informed is presented by political journalist Billi FitzSimons, and produced by The Daily Aus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. Welcome to Young, Dumb & Informed - the four-part podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.Today's episode of Young, Dumb and Informed is bought to you by Swysh - personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars. Swysh videos are the gifts that keep on giving with 20% of all proceeds going to local children's charities. Give a timeless gift to your favourite person without contributing to global waste. Check out Swysh and order your gift today! Use the code TDA10 to get 10% off your next video!Today, we look at Australia's housing affordability crisis - and how senior politicians in the Government and Opposition are approaching this major election topic. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.Young, Dumb & Informed is presented by political journalist Billi FitzSimons, and produced by The Daily Aus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a massive federal election coming up. But before we engage young people in some big policy debates, we have to go on a journey to understand what’s at play. Welcome to Young, Dumb & Informed - the four-part podcast that will arm young people with everything they need to get involved in dinner table conversations ahead of the next federal election.Today's episode of Young, Dumb and Informed is bought to you by Swysh - personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars. Swysh videos are the gifts that keep on giving with 20% of all proceeds going to local children's charities. Give a timeless gift to your favourite person without contributing to global waste. Check out Swysh and order your gift today! Use the code TDA10 to get 10% off your next video!Today, we look at Australia's climate crisis - and how senior politicians in the Nationals and Greens Party are approaching this major election topic. We’re obsessed with making sure young people have the right content before they get hit with a wave of pre-election news.Young, Dumb & Informed is presented by political journalist Billi FitzSimons, and produced by The Daily Aus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.In the news today: Vaccine news, Ecuador protest and some good news about Queensland hitting 70%. For today's deep dive, we look at the final agreement that marked the end of the Glasgow Climate Conference. Follow us on Instagram and join 275,000 Australians @thedailyaus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.In the news today: QLD opens up, Alcott retires and some good news about NSW hitting 90%. For today's deep dive, we take a look at the government's new electric vehicle policy. Follow us on Instagram and join 275,000 Australians @thedailyaus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.In the news today: an apology from Morrison, France's health pass and some good news about the opening ceremony. For today's deep dive, we take a look at the how a host city is picked to host the Olympics.Follow us on Instagram and join 140,000 Australians @thedailyaus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.In the news today: lockdowns in SA, VIC and NSW, violence in Iraq and some good news about college fees. For today's deep dive, we take a look at worsening COVID-19 situation in Indonesia.Follow us on Instagram and join 140,000 Australians @thedailyaus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Aus podcast is a five-minute entree to your news diet, and is presented by co-founders Sam (26) and Zara (24). Join them every weekday morning as they cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. Over 80,000 Australians get their news from The Daily Aus on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.