Senior members of the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump himself, are facing growing criticism from their own supporters after the Justice Department concluded that no document exists that lists every associate or client of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and that the disgraced financier died by suicide in jail. But members of Trump’s party don’t believe Attorney General Pam Bondi’s findings. Instead, they are calling for Trump to fulfil his campaign promise of releasin...
Jul 16, 2025•15 min
Today's headlines include: Convicted murder Bradley John Murdoch has died in palliative care in Alice Springs of throat cancer. Former Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has announced she will contest the result in the Sydney seat of Bradfield. An update from the world of sport. And the good news! A three-year-old girl has qualified for the UK’s top dog show. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski Producer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to ...
Jul 16, 2025•4 min
You’ve likely heard about the journey of Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who got lost in the unforgiving outback of Western Australia. Last Friday, after 11 nights, Wilga was found by a member of the public while walking on the edge of a nature reserve. Police said she has endured the harshest of conditions, including freezing temperatures and relentless mosquito bites. We’ll tell you what we know about the 26-year-old’s journey in today’s podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons...
Jul 15, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines: Victoria Police have announced a further 800 children will need to be tested for possible infectious diseases. Australia’s central bank has recommended businesses get rid of extra charges on payments made by debit and credit cards. U.S. President Donald Trump has said widespread tariffs will be imposed on Russia should a peace deal with Ukraine not be reached within 50 days. And today’s good news: Researchers from the University of South Australia have invented a biodegradable...
Jul 15, 2025•4 min
Gold is one of the world’s oldest investments. In 2025, it came into the spotlight as a haven for investors concerned about the volatility of our economic markets. About two months ago, it reached its highest price ever - around $3,800 an ounce. That's a pretty big deal when you consider that just five years ago, an ounce of gold was worth about half that amount. When gold prices soar like this, it can impact everything from the jewellery you might buy to the broader Australian economy. On today...
Jul 14, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics will run a test version of the national Census for around 60,000 households next month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow, as part of his second visit to China since taking office. A French woman who testified at her husband’s trial for drugging and raping her, and allowing others to rape her, has been given the country’s highest civilian honour. And today’s good news: Australia...
Jul 14, 2025•4 min
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. It comes after Pakistan's Government also nominated him in June, making it Trump's second nomination in six months. But what actually is the noble peace prize, and how does one… get one? Today, we're looking at what these nominations mean and why Trump has been pursuing this prize since his first term in office. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Thanks to Fo...
Jul 13, 2025•15 min
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Australian social media personality and author Nick Adams as his ambassador to Malaysia. A man has faced court over allegations he stalked radio personality Jackie 'O' Henderson. Sweden’s immigration minister has refused to resign from office following news that his teenage son was engaging with white supremacist content online. And the good news: Three new dogs have begun work at the Federal and Family Court in NSW as part of its ‘Court Dogs’ program, w...
Jul 11, 2025•4 min
Did you know that rules of pet ownership are changing in Australia? Well, kind of. At the start of this month, the ACT revealed a new draft code of practice that sets out mandatory rules of dog ownership in the territory. Among the new rules is a required minimum time of three hours spent with a dog every day. Now that is just for the ACT. Read the ACT's full draft Code of Practice here . But it comes a month after new laws at the federal level came into effect that changed how pets are seen in ...
Jul 10, 2025•15 min
A 91-year-old woman has killed one person and injured two others in a car crash in outer eastern Melbourne this afternoon. Hamas has agreed to release 10 of the hostages it took on 7 October 2023, as a new round of ceasefire negotiations with Israel continues. The Queensland Maroons delivered a convincing victory over the NSW Blues to win the 2025 men’s State of Origin series. Today’s good news: The first malaria treatment safe for babies to take has been approved for use. Hosts: Lucy Tassell an...
Jul 10, 2025•5 min
A former radio host is taking legal action against his former employer over a 2012 prank call controversy that made global headlines. Michael Christian is suing Southern Cross Austereo, claiming he wasn't supported through the fallout from an on-air segment that led to tragic consequences. Today we're explaining what happened in 2012, the legal action that's now underway, and what Christian is alleging about his treatment by the radio network. Lifeline : 13 11 14 Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma Gi...
Jul 09, 2025•16 min
Today's headlines include: Queensland will become the first Australian state to mandate regular safety training for childcare workers. The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war will have a “profound” economic impact. The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has risen to at least 111 people, with at least 173 still missing as search and rescue teams continue operations. And today’s good news: Mattel has launched the firs...
Jul 09, 2025•4 min
Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has handed down the long-awaited findings in the inquest into the killing of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker, by then-police officer Zachary Rolfe. Armitage found that Rolfe was a racist, embedded in a racist culture at NT Police, and that Walker’s death was “avoidable”. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain Armitage’s findings about Rolfe and Walker’s lives, and her recommendations to the territory government and police. 13 YARN : 13 9...
Jul 08, 2025•23 min
Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate unchanged at 3.85%. The death toll from the Texas floods has surpassed 100, with at least 28 children among the dead. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has put Donald Trump’s name forward for a Nobel Peace Prize. And in today’s good news: A small South American country has become the first malaria-free region in the Amazon. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Emma Gillespie Want to support T...
Jul 08, 2025•4 min
A long-awaited verdict has been handed down in the mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson. A jury found Patterson guilty of three counts of murder, and one count of attempted murder. Patterson was charged after she served her estranged husband’s relatives a beef Wellington lunch that included death cap mushrooms in July 2023. Prosecutors alleged she put them in the meal intentionally, while the defence argued it was a mistake. Today, we’ll take you through the latest on the trial from the verdi...
Jul 07, 2025•19 min
Today's headlines include: After ten weeks of hearings, a jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder. A woman has undergone emergency surgery after she was mauled by a lion at a Queensland zoo. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 10% tariff on nations aligned with the BRICS partnership, which includes China and Russia. And today's good news: A service in the U.S. is using AI facial recognition to reunite families with l...
Jul 07, 2025•4 min
Last week, TDA had a special guest in the office: Australia's highest official, Governor-General Sam Mostyn. But what does the Governor-General actually do? In today's episode, Mostyn breaks down the core parts of her job, how she sees the role of the Crown in modern Australia, and what she hopes for this country. Interview by Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher and Elliot Lawry 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...
Jul 06, 2025•25 min
The U.S. Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill”. Two bodies of men have been found in a house in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, according to NSW Police. The football world is in mourning after the sudden deaths of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, and his brother André. One of Australia’s most endangered species, the Corroboree Frog, has seen its largest-ever release into a NSW national park. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Elliot Lawry Wan...
Jul 04, 2025•3 min
What does it take to be considered cool? According to science there are exactly six traits. Today, we’re going to take you through what scientists learned after examining almost 6,000 people across 13 countries to figure out the difference between being cool and being good - and they’re not the same thing at all. 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 lea...
Jul 03, 2025•13 min
Today's headlines include: A NSW man has become the first person outside of Queensland to die from Australian bat lyssavirus, a rare infection similar to rabies. The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has launched an appeal against his 32-year prison term. At least four people have died and dozens are missing after an Indonesian ferry sank off the coast of Bali. And today’s good news: Native Australian bee honey could help tackle the global antibiotic resistance crisis. Ho...
Jul 03, 2025•4 min
This week, we learned a 26-year-old childcare worker has been charged with 70 offences, including child rape, in Victoria. It has led to an immediate, and state-wide response that has impacted thousands of families in Victoria and an entire sector. So what exactly do we know about the allegations against this man? And how are officials responding? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus?...
Jul 02, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: The personal details of millions of Qantas customers may have been leaked following a mass cyber attack. The Victorian Government has announced an urgent review into childcare safety, after a 26-year-old childcare worker was charged with more than 70 offences. U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending legislation, also known as the “big beautiful bill”, has narrowly passed the U.S. Senate. And today’s good news: A rare sighting of a leopard in Bangla...
Jul 02, 2025•4 min
It's the start of a new financial year in Australia this week, which means a raft of changes affecting millions of Australians came into effect yesterday. From wage increases to new laws, cost-of-living-relief and super increases, there's quite a bit to unpack. In today's deep dive, we'll walk you through the big changes that came into effect this week, and explain how they might impact you. Listen: The changes coming to your super Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Wan...
Jul 01, 2025•15 min
Today's headlines include: Australia’s first Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner has been named by the Federal Government. Large parts of NSW are being told to brace for damaging winds, heavy rain and potential flooding, with a ‘rain bomb’ predicted to hit the state tomorrow. Two firefighters have been shot dead in the U.S. state of Idaho, after what police suspect was a planned ambush. And today's good news: Wimbledon will get underway this evening with the highest number of Aussies in...
Jul 01, 2025•4 min
Over the weekend, Britain’s biggest music festival Glastonbury was held on a farm in south-west England. This year’s edition made more headlines than usual due to a pair of acts: Irish rap group Kneecap, and English punk pair Bob Vylan. Kneecap’s inclusion on the lineup was already newsworthy due one of its members facing a terrorism-related charge, while Bob Vylan sparked discussion by calling for “death to the IDF,” the Israeli Defense Forces, mid-set. In today’s show, we’ll break down the con...
Jun 30, 2025•13 min
Today's headlines include: Australia’s corruption watchdog has found a senior Home Affairs official engaged in “serious” corrupt conduct when she helped her sister’s fiancé secure a job in the department. Popular “reef-safe” sunscreen brands have been accused of greenwashing by the national consumer watchdog. Over 50,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to burn across Turkiye. It comes amid heatwave conditions across large parts of Europe. And today's good news: Conservationists ...
Jun 30, 2025•4 min
A group of parents in the U.S. state of Texas have launched a lawsuit to stop the state government from forcing all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments — a list of moral orders central to some religions. The Texas families are mostly themselves Christian, but they argue the move is violating their civil rights under the US Constitution, among other concerns. In today’s deep dive, we’ll unpack the details and explain the legal background to this case. Hosts: Emma Gillespie an...
Jun 29, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: Two men have been sentenced to life behind bars over the 2022 Perth murder of teenager Cassius Turvey. The media regulator has rejected a proposal to play more alcohol ads on TV “at times when children are more likely to be watching.” After nearly 40 years in charge of American magazine Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as Editor in Chief. And today's good news: Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary have become the first from their countries to visit the Interna...
Jun 27, 2025•4 min
The ABC unlawfully dismissed journalist Antoinette Lattouf by cutting short her week-long radio hosting role, the federal court has ruled. Lattouf was sacked after sharing a Human Rights Watch post on social media in December 2023. She accused the public broadcaster of unfairly dismissing her for holding a political opinion – an argument the ABC rejected, but the court upheld.In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through the Lattouf ruling and what it means for Australian media. Hosts: Harry Seku...
Jun 26, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: Jailed whistleblower David McBride has lodged an appeal application to Australia’s highest court, seeking to overturn charges for leaking secret defence documents. A former student of Western Sydney University (WSU) has been charged over a series of cyberattacks between 2021 and 2025. The death penalty will be abolished in Vietnam for several crimes, including embezzlement, spying and attempting to overthrow the Government. And today’s good news: Scientists have used a...
Jun 26, 2025•4 min
