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Feb 7, 2025 • 4min

Headlines: Man charged over MP death threats

Today's stories include:  A Victorian man has been charged in relation to antisemitic death threats against Federal and State politicians.  The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning flood-ravaged parts of North Queensland could see more life-threatening conditions this weekend.  An update to Google’s AI policy has removed a longstanding ban on using artificial intelligence for weapons and surveillance.  And today’s good news: A new study has found that playing classical music to an unborn baby can calm the fetus's heart rate. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma GillespieWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 11min

Would a U.S. "take over" in Gaza be legal?

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for an American “take over” in the Gaza Strip. The proposal, which would move around two million Palestinians to other countries, has drawn criticism from world leaders and the United Nations. In today's deep dive, we’ll unpack what Trump said, what the international reaction has been like, and whether or not his plan could, or will, actually happen. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 4min

Headlines: Dutton calls for inquiry into terror plot

Today's stories include:  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for an inquiry into the Prime Minister’s handling of a planned terrorist attack in Sydney. The Federal Government says authorities in Laos have rejected Australia’s offer to assist with a methanol poisoning investigation. Argentina will withdraw from the World Health Organistion, weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on the United States’ withdrawal. And today’s good news: An IVF breakthrough led by Aussie researchers could help save endangered animals from extinction. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 13min

The journalist who took the ABC to court

This week, the unfair dismissal case brought by journalist Antoinette Lattouf against the ABC is being heard in court. The case centres around a claim, by Lattouf, that she was fired by the ABC halfway through a short-term contract because of a post she shared to Instagram about the war in Gaza. The ABC is fighting against the claims and says the journalist was not unfairly dismissed. In today's deep dive, we'll revisit the allegations that led to this point, and unpack what we've learnt from the courtroom this week. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 4min

Headlines: Trump vows U.S. "take over" of Gaza Strip

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for an American “take over” in the Gaza Strip, which would move some 1.9 million Palestinians to other countries.  Thousands of Queenslanders in flood-affected parts of the state’s north remain without power and water, as a Major Flood Warning continues. A free virtual women’s health clinic will be open to Victorians by the middle of the year, the State Government has announced.  And the good news: Medical researchers in the U.S. have developed a pill-sized nerve stimulation device to treat autoimmune diseases. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 20min

The future of retail workers’ rights

From stacking shelves to tapping away at the till, shops in Australia are run by workers whose future pay and conditions hang in the balance. Australia’s workplace tribunal, the Fair Work Commission, is hearing a case that could see the minimum gap between shifts cut from 12 to 10 hours. The proposal would also scrap rest breaks for higher-paid retail managers, a measure supported by some of Australia’s biggest companies – including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, and MECCA. It comes as more than 300 ex-Lovisa staff launch a class action against the jewellery company over allegations they were underpaid, and regularly and illegally deprived of rest breaks. TDA’s deep dive will dig into some of the big legal battles set to redefine Australia’s retail scene. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 4min

Headlines: NSW Transport Minister resigns amid driver controversy

Today's headlines include: NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has announced she’s stepping down from the portfolio over claims she used her ministerial driver for private trips. Matildas star Sam Kerr has faced court in London after being charged with racially aggravated abuse of a police officer.  U.S. tariffs (taxes) on imports from Mexico and Canada will be paused after separate deals were reached.  And today’s good news: A successful breeding program led by the London Zoo has led to the births of 33 endangered frogs.Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 23min

Trump's tariffs, explained

It’s been two weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump became president, and there have - of course - been many headline-making moves from the 47th president already.  One that our audience has been asking us to explain is his policy on tariffs. Over the weekend, Trump signed an executive order to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Trump claimed the tariffs, which will come into effect this week, will “stop the flood of illegal aliens and drugs from pouring across our borders”. So, what does this all mean? We are here to answer your questions. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie  Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 4min

Headlines: Major flooding continues in Qld

Today's headlines include: Major flooding is continuing to impact northeast Queensland, however, heavy rainfall is expected to ease heading into Tuesday. A high-profile unlawful termination case between journalist Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC has begun in the Federal Court. Crews in Washington DC have now recovered 55 bodies from last week’s midair collision, believed to have killed 67 people. And today’s good news: Beyonce has made Grammys history, becoming the first Black woman to win in the Best Country Album category for Cowboy Carter. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 2, 2025 • 28min

TDA interviews the Prime Minister

Some time before mid-May, every Australian over 18 is going to walk into a polling booth and cast their ballot. As the road to the 2025 election becomes shorter, the political, social and economic conversations about the decisions in front of us are becoming more frequent. On today’s episode, we sit down with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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