As AI becomes increasingly ingrained in our lives, conversations around using it in an ethical and safe was have become more intense. However, a lesser-discussed concern is now gaining attention — the environmental impact of AI. AI requires immense quantities of resources, including electricity, water, and finite minerals. With its carbon footprint only expected to rise in the coming decades, we discuss the sustainability concerns surrounding this evolving technology. Hosts: Achol Arok and Emma ...
Feb 10, 2025•14 min
Today's stories include: The Federal Government has released a Closing the Gap update and outlined its 2025 implementation plan. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. may “lose patience” with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first Western leader to take a public HIV test. And today’s good news: Jordan Mailata has become the first Australian to win the Super Bowl. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The D...
Feb 10, 2025•4 min
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has faced a London court this week over allegations she racially abused a police officer by calling him "stupid" and "white". The verbal altercation took place in January 2023 after a cab driver re-routed Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis to a police station over a separate incident. Kerr, who also plays as a forward for Chelsea in the UK Women's Super League, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment. Today, we’ll take you through the latest...
Feb 09, 2025•15 min
Today's stories include: A Victorian man has been charged in relation to antisemitic death threats against Federal and State politicians. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning flood-ravaged parts of North Queensland could see more life-threatening conditions this weekend. An update to Google’s AI policy has removed a longstanding ban on using artificial intelligence for weapons and surveillance. And today’s good news: A new study has found that playing classical music to an unborn baby can ...
Feb 07, 2025•4 min
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for an American “take over” in the Gaza Strip. The proposal, which would move around two million Palestinians to other countries, has drawn criticism from world leaders and the United Nations. In today's deep dive, we’ll unpack what Trump said, what the international reaction has been like, and whether or not his plan could, or will, actually happen. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That...
Feb 06, 2025•11 min
Today's stories include: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for an inquiry into the Prime Minister’s handling of a planned terrorist attack in Sydney. The Federal Government says authorities in Laos have rejected Australia’s offer to assist with a methanol poisoning investigation. Argentina will withdraw from the World Health Organistion, weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on the United States’ withdrawal. And today’s good news: An IVF breakthrough led by Aussie researcher...
Feb 06, 2025•4 min
This week, the unfair dismissal case brought by journalist Antoinette Lattouf against the ABC is being heard in court. The case centres around a claim, by Lattouf, that she was fired by the ABC halfway through a short-term contract because of a post she shared to Instagram about the war in Gaza. The ABC is fighting against the claims and says the journalist was not unfairly dismissed. In today's deep dive, we'll revisit the allegations that led to this point, and unpack what we've learnt from th...
Feb 05, 2025•13 min
Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for an American “take over” in the Gaza Strip, which would move some 1.9 million Palestinians to other countries. Thousands of Queenslanders in flood-affected parts of the state’s north remain without power and water, as a Major Flood Warning continues. A free virtual women’s health clinic will be open to Victorians by the middle of the year, the State Government has announced. And the good news: Medical researchers in th...
Feb 05, 2025•4 min
From stacking shelves to tapping away at the till, shops in Australia are run by workers whose future pay and conditions hang in the balance. Australia’s workplace tribunal, the Fair Work Commission, is hearing a case that could see the minimum gap between shifts cut from 12 to 10 hours. The proposal would also scrap rest breaks for higher-paid retail managers, a measure supported by some of Australia’s biggest companies – including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, and MECCA. It comes as more than 300 ...
Feb 04, 2025•20 min
Today's headlines include: NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has announced she’s stepping down from the portfolio over claims she used her ministerial driver for private trips. Matildas star Sam Kerr has faced court in London after being charged with racially aggravated abuse of a police officer. U.S. tariffs (taxes) on imports from Mexico and Canada will be paused after separate deals were reached. And today’s good news: A successful breeding program led by the London Zoo has led to the births o...
Feb 04, 2025•4 min
It’s been two weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump became president, and there have - of course - been many headline-making moves from the 47th president already. One that our audience has been asking us to explain is his policy on tariffs. Over the weekend, Trump signed an executive order to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Trump claimed the tariffs, which will come into effect this week, will “stop the flood of illegal aliens and drugs from pouring across our borders”. So, wh...
Feb 03, 2025•23 min
Today's headlines include: Major flooding is continuing to impact northeast Queensland, however, heavy rainfall is expected to ease heading into Tuesday. A high-profile unlawful termination case between journalist Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC has begun in the Federal Court. Crews in Washington DC have now recovered 55 bodies from last week’s midair collision, believed to have killed 67 people. And today’s good news: Beyonce has made Grammys history, becoming the first Black woman to win in the...
Feb 03, 2025•4 min
Some time before mid-May, every Australian over 18 is going to walk into a polling booth and cast their ballot. As the road to the 2025 election becomes shorter, the political, social and economic conversations about the decisions in front of us are becoming more frequent. On today’s episode, we sit down with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. 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 t...
Feb 02, 2025•28 min
On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the surging electric vehicle sales in Norway, the latest cricketer to make the sporting Hall of Fame, the growth of India's tiger population and a good news story from the community. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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 ...
Jan 31, 2025•9 min
Today's headlines include: The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling for “a healthy degree of scepticism” from voters, ahead of this year’s federal election. U.S. authorities have recovered two ‘black box’ flight recorders from the site of yesterday’s deadly crash near Washington DC. The Federal Government has released new data showing vaping rates are falling among young Australians. And today’s good news: Surgeons in Germany have successfully used lab-grown muscle patches to treat h...
Jan 31, 2025•4 min
Federal and state police are investigating a caravan filled with explosives discovered in north-west Sydney earlier this month. Multiple news sources report a note found inside the caravan contained a list of addresses of Jewish people and synagogues. In today's deep dive, we explain what we know about the incident, the investigation that has followed and the response from the Jewish community. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so ki...
Jan 30, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: A wide-scale emergency response is underway in Virginia after a U.S. Army helicopter and a passenger jet collided midair. Several Sydney locations including a Jewish primary school have been targeted with antisemitic vandalism as investigations continue into a foiled explosives plot. The Victorian Government is extending the state’s pill-testing trial, with free drug-checking services confirmed for four upcoming events. And today’s good news: Scientists have analysed a...
Jan 30, 2025•4 min
A Queensland social media influencer accused of poisoning her daughter has been released on bail. The woman is facing several charges including torture and fraud, after she allegedly posted videos of her child under distress “to entice monetary donations and online followers.” Today, we’ll talk through what we know about this case, and the role of social media as a tool to potentially exploit and extort. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? T...
Jan 29, 2025•11 min
Today's headlines include: Annual inflation has reached its lowest rate in more than three years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). More than a dozen Queenslanders linked to a fringe religious group have been found guilty of manslaughter, in relation to the 2022 death of an eight-year-old girl. A global weather science body has found a direct link between climate change and the intensity of LA’s ongoing wildfire emergency. And today’s good news: Australian wom...
Jan 29, 2025•4 min
Global technology stocks have taken a historic hit this week after a Chinese AI company called DeepSeek demonstrated it could build powerful AI systems just as good, if not better, than the current market leaders (like ChatGPT), but for a fraction of the cost. On today's podcast, we break down what you need to know about this new AI company, how the existing tech giants have reacted, and what makes one AI model better than another. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Elliot Lawry Wan...
Jan 28, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: Evacuations are continuing in parts of north-west Victoria, where crews are battling several bushfires. A Queensland woman accused of poisoning her young daughter has faced a Brisbane court. Google Maps has confirmed it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ for U.S. users. And today’s good news: Europe's first 3D-printed social housing site has been completed in Ireland. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Emma Gillespie Want to support T...
Jan 28, 2025•3 min
On Saturday, Neale Daniher AO became the 2025 Australian of the Year. Daniher, who was an AFL player and captain, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2013. Since then, he's gone on to co-found FightMND, an organisation which has raised over $115 million for research into finding a cure for MND. In today's podcast, we explain more about who Daniher who, and what he's achieved over the last decade. You can find out more about FightMND here . Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Prod...
Jan 27, 2025•11 min
Today's headlines include: The Federal Government has announced $6.4 million in funding for Holocaust education. Parts of southern California have seen the first significant rainfall in months, after wildfires tore through Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after he briefly declared martial law in December. Today’s good news: Snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara has made history after landing the first ever 2340. Hosts: Zara Seidl...
Jan 27, 2025•3 min
It's a public holiday today, following Australia’s national day yesterday... but 20% of TDA readers don’t actually know why Australia Day is held on 26 January. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the history of January 26, its protests and celebrations, and how Australian workplaces and attitudes are shifting in response to this public holiday. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ o...
Jan 26, 2025•11 min
On today's good news wrap up, we discuss the solar powered school bags bringing light to school students, the sporting first in F1, the record-breaking weddings in Thailand and why a rotting smelling plant has caught Sydney's attention. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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 compan...
Jan 24, 2025•9 min
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out calling a second Voice referendum, if Labor wins re-election. Channel Nine presenter Alex Cullen will step down “permanently” after allegedly accepting $50,000 to refer to social media personality Adrian Portelli as "the McLaren man" live on air. A statue of Captain Cook has been vandalised in Sydney ahead of Australia Day. And today’s good news: Researchers in the U.S. are a step closer to solving the “long-standing myster...
Jan 24, 2025•3 min
This week, a group of researchers have called for doctors to stop using the Body Mass Index, or BMI, to define obesity. It's a measurement system that's been around since the 1830s, but now experts say it might be doing more harm than good. In today's episode, Sam and Zara break down why this matters and what could replace it. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler 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 ...
Jan 23, 2025•11 min
Today's headlines include: Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has requested a trial without a jury, as he prepares to face rape charges in a Queensland court. NSW Police are searching for three men believed to have assaulted two off-duty police officers in Sydney’s Inner West. A new fast-moving fire has forced at least 30,000 evacuations northwest of LA. And today’s good news: Solar energy production in Europe has overtaken coal for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Produc...
Jan 23, 2025•4 min
There have been several antisemitic attacks in Sydney in the past three months, which has led to governments and police, as well as leaders of other faiths, uniting to condemn, investigate and press charges against those responsible. This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national database to track antisemitic crime, following a meeting with the National Cabinet. At the same time, the Australian Federal Police has announced it is investigating if “overseas actors or individuals h...
Jan 22, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: The NSW Government has announced a group of rail workers’ unions will pause their industrial action, days after widespread delays across Sydney’s train network Foreign Minister Penny Wong has discussed the Australian-U.S. trade partnership with Marco Rubio, the Trump administration’s new Secretary of State. Netflix has surpassed 300 million global subscribers for the first time as it flags price increases for North American users. And today’s good news: American Formul...
Jan 22, 2025•4 min
