The Daily Aus Headlines: States & territories agree to childcare reforms
Aug 15, 2025
Australia's legal officers are taking action on childcare safety by sharing information on working with children's checks. Meanwhile, the country faces a concerning rise in drug use, highlighted by new wastewater analysis. On a lighter note, a gardener in the U.S. celebrates an incredible achievement by growing the world's tallest sunflower. This podcast touches on pressing issues while reminding us that good news can still bloom amidst challenges.
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National Sharing Of Child-Check Data
- State and territory attorneys-general agreed to share working with children check revocations across borders by year-end.
- The change responds to safety concerns after charges against a Victorian childcare worker.
Record Drug Use Found In Wastewater
- Wastewater analysis found Australians consumed a record 22.2 tonnes of key illicit drugs in 2024.
- The ACIC reported large rises in cocaine and MDMA and estimated $11.5 billion spent on illicit drugs.
Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting Excludes Ukraine
- Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine without Ukraine's participation.
- Trump suggested quick judgement of a peace plan and floated land swaps, which Ukraine rejects.