The Daily Aus

We are well and truly getting close to election season, with the next federal election to be held before May 17 this year. Over the past few days, there’s been a suite of new polling released, with all three pointing to a possible Labor loss. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest on the election and what the new polling could tell us about Australia’s next government. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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.

Today's stories include: The 2026 Census will include a new topic on sexual orientation and gender and changes to 10 existing topics, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed.  National high school completion rates have improved for the first time since 2017, according to new Government data.  European leaders will meet for crisis talks over fears Ukraine has been shut out of U.S-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia.  And today’s good news: The first AFL Indigenous All Stars game in a decade has drawn record crowds. 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.

Last week you may have seen the press conference Elon Musk held in the White House next to the U.S. President Donald Trump, and also his son, X.If you were wondering what that was all about, you’ve come to the right place.It’s been nearly one month since Trump was inaugurated and Elon Musk commenced his official role as part of the Trump administration. We now know a little more about what Musk’s new government advisory body, the Department of Government Efficiency, will look like. So we thought it would be the perfect time to explain Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducers: 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.

Last year, the government legislated a change to HELP and other student loans, with that change now coming into effect.With that in mind, we thought it was the perfect time for a classic TDA explainer—breaking down everything you need to know about your student loan and, more importantly, how this change might affect you.A quick note: This podcast is produced with financial support from the Australian Government. But as always, this content has been produced by The Daily Aus using our normal processes. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducers: 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.

The Aussies smashing it on the world stageOn today's good news wrap up, we discuss the Aussie athletes reaching new heights this week, an out of this world discovery and the best dog in all the lands. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: 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.

Today's stories include: Category five Tropical Cyclone Zelia has started to make landfall in Western Australia. Labor has won the state seat of Werribee in a by-election in Victoria. At least 30 people have been injured after a man drove a car into a crowd of over 1,500 protesters in Munich, Germany. And today’s good news: The number of unprovoked shark attack incidents decreased significantly in 2024.  Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

An Aussie Netflix series has become one of the most watched shows on the platform. Since 'Apple Cider Vinegar' was released just over a week ago, it’s been streamed nearly four million times and made it into the top five of the streaming service’s global charts. The miniseries follows the rise of Australian wellness blogger Belle Gibson, who claimed she’d been diagnosed with a malignant brain cancer. Gibson told her followers she was treating her cancer with a strict health routine of organic foods, coffee enemas and juices. She amassed hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers, secured a lucrative book deal and landed an Apple partnership. But… she never actually had cancer. Today, we’re exploring the true story behind Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar and the rise and fall of Belle Gibson. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducers: Orla Maher and 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.

Today's stories include: U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken to Vladimir Putin in a push to end the war in Ukraine, three years after Russia invaded.  The inquiry into antisemitism at Australian universities has handed down its report, making 10 recommendations.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked the 17th anniversary of the apology to Australia’s First Nations people.  And today’s good news: Venus, which is known as the planet of love, will shine extra bright on Valentine’s Day tomorrow!  Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.

This week, an independent MP introduced a bill that would require the Government to consider the “economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing” of future generations when deciding national laws. It’s the latest in a broader push to consider the rights and wellbeing of young people here in Australia. In today's podcast, we explain the proposal and if it will pass Parliament. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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.

Today's stories include: Authorities have confirmed two NSW Health workers have been stood down, after they appeared in an antisemitic video bragging about allegedly killing and refusing to treat Israeli patients. The price of the average Australian mortgage has reached an all-time high, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy has said he’s prepared to negotiate a land swap with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And today’s good news: Funds from the sale of a 311-year-old violin will be us​​ed to pay for music scholarships for students in the U.S. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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.