This week Queensland became the second state to criminalise coercive control as a standalone offence. Today on the pod, we talk about Queensland’s new crime, and how Australia is progressing on domestic violence laws. If you or a loved one is struggling, you can call 1800Respect on 1800 737 732. Credits: Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy ou...
Mar 07, 2024•14 min
This week, millions of people in the U.S. voted in their state’s primary elections in a day known as Super Tuesday. It's one of the most important days in the U.S. presidential election cycle.Today on the podcast, we’re going to take you through Super Tuesday, how it all works and what this week’s results mean. Credits: Hosts: Emma Gillespie, Zara Seidler Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newslet...
Mar 06, 2024•17 min
To support The Daily Aus, subscribe to our newsletter here . Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced last week it will not renew its deals with large traditional Australian media companies. Separately, Meta also announced last month it’s taking steps to limit the reach of “political” content on its platforms. Australian news publishers now fear a breakdown in mediation talks between the tech giant and the Australian Government could lead to news being blocked on ...
Mar 05, 2024•14 min
Over the weekend, the NRL launched its new season in Vegas.In one of the games, Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam alleged a racist comment was made against him by Sydney Roosters player Spencer Leniu. We’ll explain everything you need to know about the incident and the wider NRL Vegas experiment in today’s deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2024•14 min
According to a recommendation from an independent review of universities that was released last week, students who complete placements as part of their degree shouldn’t suffer financially. It comes after the Federal Government asked the Universities Accords Panel for advice on ways to improve the sector. Today on the podcast, we explain exactly what “placement poverty” is, and what the recommendation might mean for university students. Read the Australian Universities Accord Final Report Documen...
Mar 03, 2024•12 min
Tanning represents your skin cells in trauma. That's the message this year’s joint Australian of the Year, Professor Georgina Long, wants you to know. She’s a cancer doctor and was part of a medical breakthrough that transformed the way we treat melanoma. In today’s deep dive, we chat to the Prof Long about her work in the melanoma field, as well as how her medical breakthrough is now being used to treat her best friend and co-Australian of the Year recipient, Professor Richard Scolyer. Melanoma...
Feb 29, 2024•15 min
If you need help, you can speak to the Butterfly Foundation here . Today, the Butterfly Foundation released a new report on the prevalence of eating disorders in Australia. It found that eating disorders are on the rise in Australia, particularly amongst young people. On today's podcast, we break down what these new findings mean, and what the reason behind the rise is. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Guest: Dr. Jim Hungerford, CEO of the Butterfly Foundation Audio producer: Emmeline P...
Feb 28, 2024•18 min
Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Yesterday, Australia’s biggest employers’ were forced to publicly reveal their gender pay gap. Some of the companies with the biggest gaps may surprise you. Today on the podcast, we'll explain exactly what a gender pay gap is, which companies had the biggest pay gaps, and what it all means. Listen to What we know about the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Da...
Feb 27, 2024•18 min
Last Friday, a NSW Police officer was charged with the murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Although they have charged police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who was the former partner of Baird, police have said he is not cooperating with the search for the bodies. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk through what we know happened, how the community is responding, and all the things police are still trying to piece together about this alleged double murder. If you need help, please reach ...
Feb 26, 2024•12 min
Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Question Time - there’s huge interest in this hour of debate that happens every day at 2pm during parliamentary sitting weeks. According to the Parliamentary Education Office, it's aim is to hold the government to account. So - does it achieve this? Or is it just an excuse for politicians to yell at each other? Today on the podcast, we answer all the questions you might have about Question Time, and speak to some people who are in the room when it happen...
Feb 25, 2024•14 min
This week, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is back in the news because his final appeal to avoid extradition from the UK to the U.S. is currently underway. Assange is facing 18 charges in the U.S. relating to the leaking of thousands of confidential government documents. If found guilty, he faces penalties of up to 175 years behind bars. Today on the podcast, we break down exactly why this decision is so important. Credits: Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterso...
Feb 22, 2024•17 min
According to the latest HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) report, young Australians are more likely to experience loneliness and psychological distress than any other age group. For twenty years, HILDA has been interviewing the same network of 17,000 Australians, every year, to compile results that give us comprehensive insight into the lives of Australians. To help us understand more about what is causing this loneliness epidemic, we speak to one of the experts behind t...
Feb 21, 2024•18 min
You can watch a video version of this deep dive here There is a push to curb alcohol consumption in Parliament House after two recent incidents involving parliamentarians and alcohol. Earlier this month, a video went viral of Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce lying on the ground in the middle of a Canberra street. This week, Nationals Senator Perin Davey admitted she had two drinks before a Senate Estimates hearing, where she could be heard slurring her words. In today’s deep dive, we’re discussing the...
Feb 20, 2024•13 min
Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Over the weekend, Alexei Navalny, the most vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison. Navalny was in jail serving multiple sentences for crimes he claimed were "fabricated” at the time of his death. Since the news of his death broke, many western leaders have been quick to blame the Russian Government for his death. On today's podcast, we deep dive on exactly who Alexei Navalny was, why his death is seen as suspicious by so many, a...
Feb 19, 2024•16 min
Give your thoughts via our podcast survey It would have been hard to miss it over the weekend - the Australian leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tours kicked off in Melbourne on Friday night. But we have one question: Why exactly is the singer so popular? We explore the phenomenon of Taylor Swift in today's deep dive. Credits: Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Guest: Kate Pattison, fan studies PhD candidate at RMIT in Melbourne Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newslet...
Feb 18, 2024•16 min
Read the full statement by the three leaders here . Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand that warns Israel against invading Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, where 1.5 million Palestinian people are taking refuge. It comes as Israel has increased airstrikes into Rafah, and is planning a ground offensive into the city. Credits: Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Emma Gillespie Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus new...
Feb 15, 2024•12 min
Give your thoughts via our podcast survey This month we've heard two updates on the 'Closing the Gap' initiative, aimed at improving the lives of First Nations people to be more in line with other Australians. But it's not good news – the Government is at risk of not meeting their goals, and actually going backwards in some areas. Today on the podcast, we're explaining the failures and successes of the 'Closing the Gap' scheme, and what needs to change. Credits: Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Lucy Tas...
Feb 14, 2024•12 min
Give your thoughts via our podcast survey Housing affordability is something that we talk about a lot at The Daily Aus, and the ins and outs of it can get confusing. Today on the deep dive, we're breaking down what the 'help to buy' scheme is that the federal government are proposing, whether it could actually help you buy your first property, and exactly why the Greens are currently against it. Credits: Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Research: Harry Sekulich Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterso...
Feb 13, 2024•14 min
Sophie Delezio spent much of her childhood recovering from two horrific accidents, but chances are you already knew that. That's because as Sophie recovered and grew up, the media attention that surrounded her made her a household name. Now an adult, Sophie reflects on the media's portrayal of her, and what she calls 'inspiration porn'. Credits: Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Guest: Sophie Delezio Audio Producer: Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly Q...
Feb 12, 2024•9 min
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest nights in entertainment in America, and more recently in Australia as well. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch not only the game, but also some of the biggest names in music perform during the half-time show, as well as multi-million dollar advertisements. So why are Aussies starting to tune into the Super Bowl in droves, even more so than some of our biggest local events? Credits: Hosts: Billi FitzSimons, Zara Seidler Guest: David Smith, United ...
Feb 11, 2024•19 min
Bitcoin has dominated the cryptocurrency conversation for years, but do you know who invented it? Did you know it was an Aussie? The truth is, we actually don’t know that for sure.A group of tech firms launched legal action against the Australian man who claims he founded Bitcoin. It’s such a mystery, that a UK court is now trying to get to the bottom of it. So, who’s telling the truth? On today's podcast, we dive deeper into the trial of Australian scientist Craig Wright. Credits: Hosts: Sam Ko...
Feb 08, 2024•12 min
A Federal Senate Committee has recommended legal protection of a person’s ‘right to disconnect’ from work during their personal time. The committee examined draft laws addressing concerns about employee expectations outside work hours. In its report handed to the Government last week, the committee called for “clear expectations about contact and availability in workplaces”. On today's podcast, we discuss what the reform could mean for you and your workplace. Credits: Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara ...
Feb 07, 2024•15 min
Last week, a group of demonstrators gathered outside Sydney's Newington College to protest against the school's plans to open enrolments to girls. The decision by the prestigious boy's school follows a trend of single-sex schools across the country going co-ed. TDA Reporter Chloe Christie spoke to Phillip Heath, the head of Barker College, about the school's transition to co-ed. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Guests: Phillip Heath and Mel Brady from Barker College Interviewer: Chloe Chris...
Feb 05, 2024•10 min
Social media CEOs headed to Washington, D.C. last week for a grilling from the U.S. Senate over online child abuse. In today’s deep dive, we find out what the government expects from social media giants, and what tech bosses say they’re doing to keep kids safe online. Credits: Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie and Emmeline Peterson Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 04, 2024•14 min
A lot has been said about 'Stage 3' tax cuts lately, what is and isn’t changing, and who the measures will impact. To dig a little deeper into what these changes mean for young people in particular, TDA journalist Harry Sekulich spoke to Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. What is actually in a vape? How illegal are vapes? The forces trying to legalise vaping Credits: Hosts: Sam Koslowski, Zara Seidler Guest: Finance Minister Katy Gallagher Producer: Harry Sekulich Audio production: Emmeline Peters...
Feb 01, 2024•16 min
63 years ago today the oral contraceptive, aka the pill, became available to Australian women. TDA fact checker Lucy joins the pod to talk about the history of the pill, how it changed Australia, and the future of contraception. Listen to our episode on Thalidomide here Watch our video on male contraceptives here Credits Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell Producer: Joe Kiely Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Jan 31, 2024•12 min
As we dive a bit deeper, to examine the forces trying to legalise vaping, we uncover the role Big Tobacco has to play. So why do companies which traditionally have made their money from selling cigarettes, want vapes to be more readily available? And will the Government be able to push through with their reforms, with a force like Big Tobacco working against them? Credits Features: Mark Butler, Federal Health Minister Becky Freeman, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Sydney University...
Jan 30, 2024•19 min
We’ve known for some time that buying nicotine vapes over the counter has been illegal. So why are they still so easy to buy? And what’s slowed down progress on regulation? In Episode Two we’ll look at the legal loopholes vape manufacturers have been using to keep their vapes on the shelves. We also head to Parliament House to hear from those trying to crack down on vapes, and those trying to get them legalised. Credits Features: Becky Freeman, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Sydne...
Jan 29, 2024•18 min
The rules around vaping in Australia are about to change. But in order to understand these changes, you need to understand what vapes actually are - and what they’re doing to our health. In Episode One of TDA’s Understanding Vaping series, we’re going to go from the local tobacconist to the lab and speak to some of the most knowledgeable experts in the country to learn just how dangerous vaping can be. Credits Features: Dr Celine Kelso, Mass Spectrometry Lab Manager, University of Wollongong Dr ...
Jan 28, 2024•17 min
It’s Australia’s national day today and a public holiday across the states and territories. But one in 10 TDA readers told us they don’t know why Australia Day happens on January 26. In today’s deep dive, TDA fact checker Lucy joins Sam to explain today’s history of celebration and protest. Credits: Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell Producer: James Elliott Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 25, 2024•11 min
