Over the weekend, an agent from the U.S. agency ICE shot and killed a nurse at a hospital in the city of Minneapolis. It is the second time this month that an ICE agent has killed a Minneapolis resident, causing significant public outcry and raising questions about how and why this government agency is killing U.S. citizens on the street in broad daylight. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what ICE is, why its agents are in Minneapolis, and what to know about these two killings. Listen to TDA's ...
Jan 26, 2026•11 min
Today’s podcast is about today, the 26th of January, Australia’s national day and a public holiday. When we polled you in 2024, we found that one in ten readers don’t know why Australia Day is held on 26 January. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at the history of the day, its protests, and its celebrations. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski 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 wou...
Jan 25, 2026•9 min
Today's headlines include: More than 100 police officers in central west NSW are searching for a gunman suspected of killing three people. Opposition leader Sussan Ley has dismissed doubts surrounding her leadership and says she’s open to reunifying the Liberal National Coalition. TikTok has finalised a deal to create an American version of the app, avoiding the longstanding threat of a blanket U.S. ban. And today’s good news: The nominations for the 98th Oscars have been announced, with four Au...
Jan 23, 2026•4 min
For the second time in less than a year, the Nationals have walked away from the Federal Coalition. This time, the exit was sparked by one of the two bills the Government brought to a special sitting of Parliament this week, but ended up centring on the inner workings of the Coalition and the parties that make it up. Today, we’ll take you through the whole story from the beginning, explaining everything you need to know about the Coalition’s latest breakup. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie...
Jan 22, 2026•21 min
Today's headlines include: The Coalition has split up for the second time in a year, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying their partnership is “untenable”. Several people, including children, are feared dead in a landslide at a New Zealand holiday park after unprecedented rainfall. Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will appear before a U.S. congressional committee next month. And today’s good news: Formula 1 is a step closer to having a...
Jan 22, 2026•4 min
Top tennis players at this year's Australian Open met over the weekend to discuss pushing for better pay and conditions at the tournament. The players say they deserve a bigger slice of the revenue pie, but Tennis Australia says they're already paid fairly. On today’s podcast, we’re going to explore what’s on offer now, what the players want, and why some ex-players are calling them greedy. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! ...
Jan 21, 2026•12 min
Today's headlines include: Three National senators have resigned from Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's front bench, after a split from the Liberal Party over the hate speech bill the Government brought to Parliament following the Bondi terrorist attack. A Canadian teenager has been identified as the person who died on K’gari in Queensland earlier this week. A 60-year-old man has been charged after allegedly being caught with child abuse material when he touched down in Australia following a trip t...
Jan 21, 2026•4 min
This week, three shark attacks were reported at Sydney beaches over just two days. It’s left swimmers along the coastline asking the question: what’s going on? To help us understand what’s driving this spike — and what it means for public safety — we’re joined by Associate Professor of Environmental Science Dr Daryl McPhee from Bond University. In today’s podcast, we’re going to chat to Dr McPhee about why there’s been so many encounters, what swimmers need to look out for, and how he thinks the...
Jan 20, 2026•10 min
Today's headlines include: NSW has now seen four shark attacks in three days, causing the closure of a number of beaches across the state’s coastline. Labor and the Coalition have agreed on major changes for reforms combating groups that spread hatred. Italian designer Valentino Garavani has died at home in Rome, according to his foundation. And today’s good news! A citizen scientist in Queensland has found a small native flower previously thought to be extinct. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Sam Ko...
Jan 20, 2026•4 min
Federal Parliament will today debate new hate speech and gun control legislation, in the wake of the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 innocent people last month. The Government initially planned to introduce a single bill covering multiple reforms, but widespread opposition has forced it to split the legislation into two bills. Today, we're breaking down what's in these bills and why they've proven so controversial. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to suppor...
Jan 19, 2026•14 min
Today's headlines include: Federal Parliament has held a condolence motion to recognise the trauma of the Bondi attack and honour bystanders and first responders for saving lives. Opinion polls reveal One Nation, led by Senator Pauline Hanson, has overtaken the Coalition as the nation's second most popular political movement. Guatemala’s President has declared a 30-day state of siege after deadly prison riots across multiple jails. And today’s good news: The world’s first legally binding treaty...
Jan 19, 2026•3 min
Hearings have begun in the first case of its kind at the International Court of Justice. West African country The Gambia has brought a case against Myanmar for alleged acts of genocide against the Rohingya people. When legal proceedings were launched in 2019, it was the first time an alleged genocide had been submitted to the ICJ by a country not directly affected by the genocide. The verdict of this unprecedented case could influence future cases, like the pending trial against Israel, brought ...
Jan 18, 2026•11 min
Today's headlines include: Almost five million social media accounts have been blocked or restricted since legislation banning under-16s came into effect last month. Locals have described the damage caused by record-breaking flash flooding in Victoria as “absolute carnage”. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in the state of Minnesota as protesters clash with immigration agents. And today’s good news: Scientists have unveiled an exciting breakthrough in Antarct...
Jan 16, 2026•4 min
This week, President Donald Trump renewed calls for America to take control of the Arctic territory of Greenland. On Wednesday, Denmark's foreign minister held talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but the meeting failed to resolve what Denmark described as a "fundamental disagreement." Now, NATO allies including Sweden, Norway and Germany have begun deploying military personnel to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark. On today’s podcast, we'r...
Jan 15, 2026•14 min
Today's headlines include: Police are investigating after the discovery of several pipe bombs on footpaths and in parks across Canberra. Tom Silvagni will argue his two rape convictions should be quashed because a judge made errors during his trial. Authorities have confirmed a U.S. federal law enforcement officer has shot a person in Minneapolis, a week after 37-year-old Renee Good was killed by an immigration officer in the same city. And today’s good news: The U.S. state of California is drou...
Jan 15, 2026•4 min
Books by popular Australian author Craig Silvey have been pulled from shelves in Western Australian schools, after the 43-year-old was charged with child exploitation. Several of Silvey’s books, including Runt, and Jasper Jones, are studied by students around the country. But, following a raid on his home on Monday, the WA Education Minister has ordered state schools not to use texts by the author in classrooms this year, while the allegations against Silvey are investigated. Today, we’ll explai...
Jan 14, 2026•12 min
Today's headlines include: There are calls to demolish the Bondi Beach footbridge where two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration on December 14. Author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has taken a step towards suing the South Australian Premier for defamation, after she was removed from a writers’ festival lineup. Greenland's prime minister said his nation would rather remain part of Denmark than become a territory of the United States. And today’s good news: A Nepalese British Army veteran ha...
Jan 14, 2026•4 min
The 2026 Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled. It follows backlash over a decision to remove Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the festival program. The Palestinian-Australian author and advocate was slated to speak as part of the Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week event next month. However, the festival board said her previous comments mean it would “not be culturally sensitive” to include her in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Abdel-Fattah has been a vocal critic of Israel and accused of antis...
Jan 13, 2026•15 min
Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff for countries which trade with Iran, but it’s not yet clear if the levy will impact Australia. Homes have been inundated and communities isolated as the remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Koji are felt across the Queensland outback. 50 years since the suspicious disappearance of an eight-year-old girl from her bedroom, Victoria Police have offered an unprecedented $1 million reward. And today’s good news: Aerial s...
Jan 13, 2026•4 min
Iran is experiencing its largest anti-government protests in years, with demonstrations spreading across more than 100 cities and reports suggesting hundreds have been killed in a violent crackdown by authorities. What began as economic protests has evolved into a mass movement calling for the overthrow of Iran's leadership, raising questions about regional stability and potential international intervention. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain how these protests started, what’s happened since and ...
Jan 12, 2026•13 min
Today's headlines include: Parliament will be recalled early next week to pass hate speech laws following the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives. Conditions are easing on bushfire battle grounds in Victoria, but officials are warning the threat is not over. A man has been charged in Bondi following reports he was wearing a vest covered in duct-taped objects and acting suspiciously. And today’s good news: Australian actor Rose Byrne has won her first Golden Globe. Reporting with AAP. Hosts...
Jan 12, 2026•4 min
Tensions around U.S. immigration enforcement have escalated after a woman was shot and killed by a federal agent during a raid in the state of Minnesota. The shooting has sparked widespread protests and divided politicians, and state and federal leaders. As protests intensify, today we'll explore what we know about the shooting that prompted the demonstrations, the government response, and the growing controversy around U.S. immigration enforcement operations. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi Fit...
Jan 11, 2026•13 min
Today's headlines include: Three people are missing in central Victoria and many properties have been destroyed as out-of-control bushfires have escalated today in catastrophic conditions. Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people outside a hospital in Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Nick Kyrgios has announced he will not play singles at the Australian Open, ruling himself out of a likely wildcard. And today’s good news: Australian 21-year-old Teagan Croft will play Ra...
Jan 09, 2026•3 min
The new year is often a time for reflection, goal-setting and resolutions, but January can also follow - for some of us - a period of heavy or frequent drinking. The hangover of the festive season has seen an increasing number of young people reduce or re-evaluate their relationships with alcohol, what’s known as the sober-curiousity movement. The global zero-alcohol drinks industry is projected to be worth $64.7 billion AUD in 2028. So, why are people ditching the drink? Hosts: Emily Donohoe an...
Jan 08, 2026•11 min
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. A U.S. immigration officer has shot and killed a driver in the U.S. state of Minnesota during a widespread immigration raid across the state. Three emergency warnings remain in place for an out-of-control bushfire that is burning in Longwood, in northern Victoria, amid severe and extreme heatwaves that have hit most states and territories in Australia. And today’s g...
Jan 08, 2026•4 min
Where is the line when it comes to the online harassment of public figures? Well, a group of people in France have just found out. Earlier this week, 10 people were found guilty of cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron over repeated false online claims about her gender identity and her relationship with her husband, President Emmanuel Macron. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the landmark case in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Rosa Bowde...
Jan 07, 2026•13 min
Today's headlines include: Emergency-level bushfires have ignited and residents are being urged to leave amid some of the worst heatwave conditions in years. The annual inflation rate decreased to 3.4% in November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Venezuela and the U.S. have reached a deal to export up to $US2 billion dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to the country. And the good news: The Parkes Elvis Festival has kicked off, with hundreds of Elvis fans gathering for the an...
Jan 07, 2026•3 min
In the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack, pressure is mounting for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the calls, but families of victims, business and sport leaders, some Labor MPs and the Opposition say it's essential after the country’s worst-ever terrorist attack. In today’s podcast, we’ll unpack the calls for a royal commission, what it actually is, and why the Prime Minister is suggesting it might delay action. Hosts...
Jan 06, 2026•13 min
Today's headlines include: More than half of Australia is set to experience the worst heatwave since the Black Summer bushfires. The U.S. has ended its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases. Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court, days after U.S. forces captured him in Caracas. And today’s good news: The Australian Open prize money pool has hit a new high of ...
Jan 06, 2026•3 min
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in a New York detention centre after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its oil reserves over the weekend. It followed an intense bombardment of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, by U.S. forces.Trump has said the U.S. will “run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition”. Today, we're breaking down what happened, why the U.S. took this extrao...
Jan 05, 2026•16 min
