The Federal Government has introduced a new piece of legislation to crack down on the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. It’s an attempt to regulate false information from spreading in the online world, and is the second time the Government has had a go at this specific issue. Not everyone is pleased with the new legislation though, with critics arguing the legislation could override free speech principles in Australia. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the ...
Sep 18, 2024•22 min
The most powerful media family in the world are facing off in a secret courtroom battle in the U.S. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch wants his son Lachlan to have control over the vast media empire’s future, but his other children are trying to block that from happening. In today’s TDA deep dive, we look at who Lachlan Murdoch is, why his family are engaged in a real-life succession drama, and why it matters for democracy. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a ...
Sep 17, 2024•21 min
On Sunday local time, there appeared to be another assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is also the current Republican candidate for the presidential election in November. It was the second time in about two months that a gunman had been in shooting distance of the former president. Now, questions about how this could happen to a man who is constantly surrounded by security are intensifying. Hosts: Billi FitzSimoms and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus i...
Sep 16, 2024•17 min
A court case out of France has captured the attention of the world – a disturbing story about A 71-year-old woman, her ex-husband and 50 other men. For the next three months, Gisèle Pélicot will sit in a courtroom in Avignon, France, as those 51 men (all but one who are strangers to her) face rape charges for alleged crimes against her, that she has no memory of. In today's deep dive, we'll take you through the Pélicot case, and why the woman at the centre of it wants you to know her story. 1800...
Sep 15, 2024•15 min
To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here . In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about sustainable furniture ideas, the new Aussie star of Bridgerton, a 70-year-old medical student and a new baby white rhino. Zara's recommendation: https://www.tiktok.com/@_mari_gomes__ Emma's recommendation: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people...
Sep 13, 2024•13 min
Let us know any feedback you have in our survey ! Over the past few months, you may have seen headlines that two astronauts are currently stuck in space. Now to be clear, NASA and Boeing have really tried to deny that these astronauts are stuck or stranded or whatever word you want to use that implies they aren’t able to leave. But we do know one thing. The two astronauts were only meant to be in space for eight days, but now they will be there for at least eight months. So how did this all unfo...
Sep 12, 2024•16 min
Let us know any feedback you have in our survey ! Yesterday we saw the first U.S. Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It was fiery, robust and, at times, very… messy. It was also very different to the debate we saw between Trump and Biden in June. Then, Trump seemed like the almost certain winner. But now, it’s neck and neck. If you missed it, or if you’re just here for a debrief, we’ll go through some of the key takeaways in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Z...
Sep 11, 2024•22 min
The Federal Government said it will enforce minimum age requirements for social media users, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about this proposal. How will it be rolled out and regulated, and above all, will it work? In today’s deep dive, Professor Lisa Given from RMIT takes us through what we know about this latest announcement, and whether it will actually stop young people from using social media. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Guest: Lisa Given, Professor of Information Sciences...
Sep 10, 2024•13 min
77 years ago, a landmark court ruling introduced the 40-hour work week. The 1947 decision led to the five-day working week and two-day weekend we know today. Before that, employees were typically expected to work six days a week. Over seven decades later, the landscape has changed dramatically, and there are now conversations about extending the weekend by a day. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and dige...
Sep 09, 2024•14 min
Share your feedback with us here. Last week, a 14-year-old killed four people - two students and two teachers - at his school in the US state of Georgia. He also injured another nine, in what was the country’s 385th mass shooting this year. The shooters’ father has been arrested for multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in relation to his son’s killings. So should parents be held legally liable for the actions of their child? In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore the precedent that...
Sep 08, 2024•18 min
To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here . In this week's wrap of good news, we talk about the very good doggos who graduated, a new flower installation at Changi Airport and the scientist bringing women researchers up the ladder. Zara's recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/7haI4Ue3ZxvHig63xuZWQc Emma's recommendation: https://www.recipetineats.com/chocolate-cake/ Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher lThe Daily Aus is a media compa...
Sep 06, 2024•14 min
If you’ve watched any of the Paralympics over the past week, you’ve likely heard of Alexa Leary. She has won two gold medals, broken two world records - well, the same world record, twice - and brought a smile to the faces of all of us. So who is Alexa Leary and how did she become one of Australia’s most treasured paralympians this year? We’ll tell you her story today. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely indepen...
Sep 05, 2024•15 min
The latest GDP figures show Australia’s economy is growing very slowly. So slowly, in fact, the Australian Bureau of Statistics just recorded the softest annual economic growth since the early 90s (outside the pandemic). So, why? Independent economist Nicki Hutley helps us make sense of the data in today’s deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Guest: Nicki Hutley The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people...
Sep 04, 2024•17 min
This week, X was banned in Brazil due to a Supreme Court decision over what can and can’t be said online.It is the latest in a string of lawsuits and bad news engulfing X. Although, X itself paints a different picture.So, about two years on from when billionaire Elon Musk took over the ownership of X, what is happening to it and what does it’s future look like? We’ll take a look in today’s episode. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Sep 03, 2024•19 min
Tens of thousands of people have marched through Israel’s main cities calling for an immediate deal to release hostages who remain held captive by Hamas. It comes after Israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza over the weekend. Major unions have now called to “shut down the economy”, setting off one of the largest protests in Israel since 7 October. In today's podcast, we explain the latest protests and what they might mean for a deal. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Pr...
Sep 02, 2024•12 min
The Federal Government has changed its stance on including questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in the next census. It follows mounting pressure from LGBTQ+ advocates and several Government MPs. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through the census controversy, the backlash and the backflip. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Emmeline Peterson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 01, 2024•20 min
To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here . In this week's good news wrap, we discuss the new free grocery store in San Franciso, a long-lost letter, the three minute thesis pitch and the success of the Refugee Paralympic Committee. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 30, 2024•13 min
Imagine working really hard at something for most of your life and never really feeling like that many people were paying attention. Until one day you wake up, and everyone’s cheering your name, screaming your lyrics at you, and you’re the biggest artist in the world. That’s kind of what’s happened recently to singer Chappell Roan. In today’s deep dive, we explore if Chappell Roan is really an overnight success or if there’s more to the story. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla ...
Aug 29, 2024•16 min
The Paralympics are here! Australia has sent 160 Paralympians to Paris, including 61 who are making their debut. It's going to be a big couple of weeks – so TDA is here to give you the rundown on what you need to know, including the five Paralympians to keep an eye on. To get a daily schedule of the Paralympics, subscribe to TDA's free sport newsletter here . You can unsubscribe at any time! Hosts: George Finlayson and Sam Koslowski See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 29, 2024•8 min
You might’ve seen headlines this week that women in Afghanistan can no longer show their faces or speak in public. It’s the latest in a long string of restrictions that have been imposed on civilians and in particular women since the Taliban seized power of the country just over three years ago. In today’s deep dive, we explain the latest ban, how it came to be and the broader context of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher See omnystudio.com...
Aug 28, 2024•18 min
SafeWork NSW is investigating allegations of workplace sexual harassment, assault and drug abuse against a Sydney-based hospitality group. It comes after The Sydney Morning Herald led an investigation into Swillhouse, which owns several venues including Restaurant Hubert and The Baxter Inn. In today’s podcast, we speak to Nine journalists Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat about the investigation. 1800RESPECT: Call: 1800 737 732 Text: 0458 737 732 Read the Sydney Morning Herald investigation here . ...
Aug 27, 2024•17 min
The Government has handed down its vision for Australia’s aviation sector. It says it will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regional aviation, and help the sector become more environmentally friendly. But the Opposition has called the report a “missed opportunity”. In today’s deep dive, we explain what the Government wants to change, and what it might actually take to overhaul the sector. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Nandini Dhir Producer: Orla Maher See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Aug 26, 2024•16 min
Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen? From today, you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invading personal lives. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what’s changing, what this law means for workers and employers, and what the TDA audience told us they think about the right to disconnect. Hosts: Harry Seku...
Aug 25, 2024•15 min
To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here . In this week's good news wrap, we discuss sage advice from the world's oldest person, Coldplay's Taylor Swift tribute, the Netball Marathon and a new scientific discovery that could protect critical infrastructure. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 23, 2024•11 min
The Democratic National Convention has been going on in Chicago this week. Over the last few days, we’ve seen Kamala Harris accept her party’s nomination to run as its presidential candidate ahead of the US Election in November. For that reason, there’s been a lot of attention on Harris this week. But what about Donald Trump? In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through the latest from the U.S. election campaign trail. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher See omnystudi...
Aug 22, 2024•21 min
Federal politicians found to have sexually harassed, assaulted, or bullied staff could be fined up to 5% of their salary under new draft laws. Legislation tabled in Parliament this week comes nearly three years after a 2021 workplace review, which detailed “a lack of clear standards of conduct, limited accountability and power imbalances” for those within the so-called “Canberra bubble”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll tell you all about the Government’s new proposal, and what it means for those who...
Aug 21, 2024•17 min
Secret codewords, significantly overpriced drugs and deleted text messages. Those are just some of the allegations at the centre of a criminal case now surrounding the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry. Perry died in October of last year from a Ketamine overdose, and last week it was revealed that U.S. prosecutors have charged five people, including Perry’s personal assistant, over his death.They allege the group “took advantage of Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves”. In today's po...
Aug 20, 2024•15 min
At least 138 Liberal Party candidates won’t run in the upcoming NSW local council elections, after essential paperwork wasn’t filed on time. The party's state director has already been fired for the error. Now, the NSW Liberal Party is now threatening to take legal action against the state’s electoral commission. In today's podcast, we explain the political saga and what the Liberals think should happen next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher See omnystudio.com/listen...
Aug 19, 2024•16 min
3D printing technology is advancing rapidly. New machinery means houses can be built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. A neighbourhood of 100 3D-printed houses is nearly complete in Texas. Over in Dubai, the Government has plans for a quarter of all buildings to be 3D printed by 2030. So, could 3D printing be the solution to the housing crisis? In today's deep dive, we'll explore how it works, where it’s being done, and what this technology means for Australia. Watch Nandini's video explain...
Aug 18, 2024•13 min
To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here . In this week's good news wrap, we cover Missy Higgins' ARIA success, the bravest Aussies among us and Indigenous knowledge becoming a national science priority. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 16, 2024•11 min
