To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the alpaca who vists aged care homes, the surprise community group that accompanied Coldplay, and the oldest New York marathon runner. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emmeline Peterson 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.

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 8 November! A Qantas plan has suffered an engine failure, Joe Biden has called for unity after the U.S. Election, and scientists have developed a new way to turn plants into oil. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has now been a couple days since Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the U.S.  Today, we want to answer all of the questions you still have. Like, how does this result impact Australia? How will this impact global wars? And what happens do Donald Trump's legal cases now? We answer your questions in today's podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Listen: Why you’ve been hearing about Project 2025 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 7 November!Australia could become one of the first countries to introduce minimum age requirements for social media, and Kamala Harris has conceded the U.S. presidential election. Listen to our guide on how to understand the U.S. Election here. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been confirmed that Donald Trump will become the next U.S. President.It was a historical day, a historical moment, and a decision that will likely redefine the future of the Republican Party, and also the future of the country.On today’s podcast, we are sharing with you how yesterday went and our reflections and analysis of one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 6 November:The U.S. Election results are coming and Trump has emerged with an early lead. Also, there have been some tech issues and ballot shortages, including in two key swing states. Listen to our guide on how to understand the U.S. Election here.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherWant 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the U.S. Election in full swing, the podcast delves into how the electoral process works, emphasizing the critical role of securing 270 electoral votes. It highlights the concept of 'safe states' and their influence on campaign strategies. The discussion also touches on the unique voting system differences between the U.S. and Australia, and the importance of swing states that can tilt the election outcome. Finally, insights are shared on polling shifts and the electoral dynamics impacting candidates.

Good afternoon! Just a quick note: We're doing things a little bit differently this week for the U.S. Election, and splitting our headlines and deep dive into two separate episodes. So, here are your afternoon headlines for 5 November! The RBA has kept the cash rate at 4.35%, a hearing into a deadly 2021 jumping castle incident in Tasmania has begun, and Elon Musk has been cleared to continue his $1 million-a-day giveaway. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. election has finally arrived…sort of. By the time most Aussies go to bed tonight, voting will have opened in most American states. By Wednesday night, (our time) counting will have begun to determine who will be the next President of the United States: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. So, should Australians care? A Trump Presidency and a Harris Presidency could look very different for Australia — from trade to defence, the economy, culture, diplomacy, foreign aid and beyond. In today's deep dive, Chas Licciardello from the ABC's Planet America explains what the U.S. election means for Australia, and why you should care. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Chas Licciardello, Planet AmericaProducer: 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 ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2022, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi criticised the monarchy in a social media post following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Fellow Senator Hanson replied with what the Federal Court has now found was an “angry personal attack” that carried racist meaning. On today's podcast, we break down what the initial comments were, how the court case has evolved, and what this verdict means.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherWant 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 ChannelHave 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.