The Daily Aus

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 new aviation rule in the U.S, why thousands of people marched naked across a bridge in Brisbane, and the top NSWmental health researcher honoured. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: 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.

This week, a residential college at the University of Sydney made headlines over a “bullying incident” involving a mock trial and a sex toy. It’s not the first time colleges at this uni have made headlines over such behaviour – nor is it the first time this specific college, St Paul’s, has been the subject of newspaper investigations. In today’s deep dive, we explain the latest scandal, and the history of these colleges. Hosts: Lucy Tassell 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 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.

A new report into the Federal Government’s response to COVID-19 has found it wasn’t “adequately prepared” for a pandemic. It also found that public trust in government has been eroded, and that more transparency around decisions made during a health emergency is needed. Plus, it has recommended Australia establish a new Centre for Disease Control.  You can access the full report here. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski 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 you ng 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.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been accused of directly asking  former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce for free, undisclosed flight upgrades. The allegation has been detailed in a new book by former Australian Financial Review (AFR) columnist Joe Aston.  The Opposition has said it will consider setting up a Senate Inquiry into the matter, while the PM has suggested the claims come from a “person who is trying to sell a book”. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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 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.

In the last week, two major U.S. newspapers have announced they won’t endorse a candidate for the U.S. presidential election. It’s a huge departure from the way legacy media has traditionally approached elections, and has called into question the billionaire ownership of the LA Times and the Washington Post. In today's podcast, we discuss what the decision could mean for the media and editorial independence moving forward. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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 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.

Late last week, Richard White - the CEO of one of Australia’s biggest tech company, WiseTech Global - stepped down. It came after a major investigation by Nine Newspapers into the billionaire founder of the software and logistics business. An outpouring of scandals, both in his professional and private life, have dominated headlines since. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a look at the massive Richard White scandal, and what it could mean for one of Australia's most prolific publicly listed companies.  Hosts: Harry Sekulich 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 that delivers 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 brings exciting news, including Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah receiving the National Medals of Arts, a major milestone for hip-hop. A once-thought extinct fish species, the giant salmon carp, has been spotted in the Cambodian Mekong, sparking hope for its survival. The podcast also celebrates the remarkable resurgence of endangered species and highlights inspiring achievements from Australian sports heroes inducted into the Hall of Fame. Plus, there's a heartwarming story about young students training to become future firefighters.

Earlier this week, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a ceremony for the King and Queen, speaking for nearly a minute about the King being a l-genocidalist, calling for land to be returned to First Nations communities and asking for a Treaty. In the days since, Thorpe has been accused of breaching the pledge of allegiance she took when she entered Parliament. Only Thorpe doesn’t think so, because she’s claiming a bit of wordplay meant she didn’t actually make the pledge. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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 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.

Over the past few weeks, abortion has been in the headlines in Australia. Despite the fact that it has been decriminalised everywhere in the country, the topic of reproductive rights has re-entered the political landscape and is being debated in Queensland and South Australia. In today's podcast, we discuss why abortion is back in the news, and whether the laws in some states in Australia could actually change. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher Listen: Qld Premier Steven Miles' plan to keep his job 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.

Queenslanders will choose their next Government this weekend. 50 cent public transport fares, free primary school lunches, youth crime, and abortion, have become big talking points in this election. Two men in their 40s wanting to lead the state – the current Premier Steven Miles and opposition leader David Crisafulli – have also taken the fight to social media, both using TikTok as part of their campaign strategy to reach young people.  While the polls show Steven Miles is trailing his opponent, the Labor Premier is hoping to defy the odds and keep his government in power for a fourth term. In today’s deep dive, you’ll hear an interview with the Queensland Premier on how he plans to win the election and what his plans for the sunshine state are. Hosts: Harry Sekulich 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 that delivers 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.