U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $AU7.5 billion. It comes after the British broadcaster apologised to Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January 2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. However, the BBC has rejected compensation claims from Trump’s lawyers. Today, we’ll explain the speech edit in question, the fallout, and whether Trump is likely to succeed in his action against the broadcaster. Hosts: Emma Gilles...
Nov 17, 2025•11 min
Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has downplayed questions surrounding her leadership and says she’s confident she’ll lead the Coalition into the next federal election. A four-day NSW Police operation has led to 752 people being arrested and charged with domestic violence-related offences. Gen Z-led protests in Mexico City turned violent on the weekend, leaving 120 people injured. And today’s good news: Researchers say they’re on the cusp of a malaria breakthrough, after a ...
Nov 17, 2025•4 min
When we talk about cults, we tend to picture the classic images: a doomsday group in the desert, or a fringe religious sect that feels totally disconnected from everyday life. But here in Australia, cults are a current and pressing issue in our communities. So much so that the Victorian Parliament has now launched an inquiry into cults and other coercive groups. In today’s podcast, you’re going to hear from Clare Heath-McIvor. She established an advocacy organisation called the Survivors of Coer...
Nov 16, 2025•23 min
A new report has revealed that young Australians are being left behind in medical research, creating gaps that could affect their health for decades to come. Despite chronic diseases increasingly appearing in younger populations, most health studies focus on older adults, meaning treatments and policies often don't reflect what young people actually need. Today, we're unpacking why this research gap exists, what it means for young Australians, and the initiatives trying to fix it. Want to suppor...
Nov 15, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: At least 17 schools in the ACT and Qld have closed as a precaution, after testing showed a children’s sand product may contain asbestos. The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has lost an appeal against his 32-year prison term. The BBC has apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January 2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. And today’s good news: An ancient fossil discov...
Nov 14, 2025•5 min
New emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein suggest U.S. President Donald Trump knew about his abuse of young women. It has led to Trump, as well as other members of his administration, facing growing criticism about how the White House has handled the Epstein files, with some of Trump's own Republican supporters now calling for all documents to be released. On today’s podcast, we're going to break down what these emails actually say, why they're causing division within the Republican party, and what...
Nov 13, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in October, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Liberal Party has announced it will abandon net zero emissions by 2050. U.S. Congress has voted to end the country’s longest government shutdown after 43 days. And today’s good news: A Queensland police officer has set the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups by a woman in an hour. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden...
Nov 13, 2025•5 min
The Coalition is in the middle of a major internal showdown over its climate policy, after the Nationals recently announced they were dumping their support for net zero. Yesterday, Liberal MPs gathered in Canberra to discuss whether the party should maintain its commitment to net zero by 2050. Those talks will inform the Shadow Cabinet’s next decision, as it meets today to determine the party’s position. But it’s a joint meeting with the Nationals on Sunday where the Coalition's final stance on ...
Nov 12, 2025•17 min
Today's headlines include: Liberal MPs have gathered in Canberra to discuss the party’s future position on net zero emissions. Ex-construction union boss John Setka has been charged over alleged threatening emails. ASIO Chief Mike Burgess has accused Chinese hackers of trying to access Australian infrastructure, including telcos. And today’s good news: Researchers are working to develop a camera that can search for life on distant planets as part of future space missions Hosts: Emma Gillespie an...
Nov 12, 2025•4 min
The Victorian Government has released the final report from its landmark inquiry into women's pain. The findings paint a stark picture where thousands are suffering unnecessarily within a healthcare system that has failed to address chronic pain adequately. Today, we're breaking down the inquiry’s findings and recommendations, what happens next, and what it tells us about women’s pain on a national scale. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily A...
Nov 11, 2025•16 min
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked Remembrance Day, 107 years after the signing of the Armistice that ended WWI. New laws aimed at preventing illicit tobacco and vape sales have been introduced in NSW and Tasmania. India’s federal anti-terror agency is investigating a deadly car explosion near a tourist attraction in Delhi, the country’s biggest city. And today’s good news: In a world first, researchers in Scotland have used breakthrough robotic technology to p...
Nov 11, 2025•5 min
Last week, Tesla shareholders approved what could become the largest pay package in corporate history - a deal that could see CEO Elon Musk earn close to a trillion dollars over the next decade. The vote came after months of debate about whether the world's richest person deserves an even bigger payday. Today, we're breaking down what this deal actually means, how it works, and what Musk needs to achieve to get paid. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support ...
Nov 10, 2025•15 min
Hundreds of migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Malaysia last week. Princess Anne is on tour in Australia to celebrate the centenary of a branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Two senior BBC staff have resigned over claims the organisation misled viewers with its editing of a speech given by U.S. President Donald Trump. TGN: And today’s good news! Australia’s women’s rugby league team, the Jillaroos, has defended their Pacific Championship title, defeating New Zea...
Nov 10, 2025•5 min
TDA has just released its first annual benchmark on young Australians - The Future According to Us. It's what we care about, how we live, what gives us hope, and where we're taking the country next. So, on today's podcast, we thought we would break down the key findings and paint a picture of where our generation is at. Read the full report here. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘foll...
Nov 09, 2025•19 min
Today's headlines include: A record number of students will start university across the country next year, with nearly 10,000 new placements announced by the Australian Tertiary Education Commission. Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam after battering the Philippines, killing at least 188 people. Tesla shareholders have approved a trillion-dollar compensation package for CEO Elon Musk. And today’s good news: An international team of scientists has developed an antivenom with proven eff...
Nov 07, 2025•4 min
You might have seen a man named Zohran Mamdani all over your social media feeds recently. As of this week, he is the new mayor of New York City. Now, as an Australian publication and podcast, it’s rare that we would cover such a local election in a country on the other side of the world. But the campaign run by Zohran Mamdani has captured the world’s attention. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain everything you need to know about why everyone is talking about the new NYC mayor. Hosts: Billi FitzSi...
Nov 06, 2025•15 min
Today's headlines include: Microsoft has issued an apology and promised to refund subscribers after an ACCC inquiry was launched into “false or misleading” price increases Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner has called for a national inquiry into workplace racism. The NSW Government has passed legislation requiring early learning services to display a quality rating. And today’s good news: Australian basketballer Josh Giddey has made Chicago Bulls history, becoming the first player sinc...
Nov 06, 2025•5 min
Sign up to TDA Culture ! The newsletter for people who want context, not opinions. Think back to the last time you logged in to Netflix, Disney+, or any streaming service. How much Aussie content do you remember seeing? If you’re struggling to imagine a single local production, the future could look very different. After years of discussion, the Federal Government has announced it will introduce legislation requiring streaming services to boost their spending on Australian content. Today, we’ll ...
Nov 05, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: The Government has confirmed platforms Kick and Reddit will be included in its social media ban for under-16s, which comes into effect next month. Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, with U.S. outlets calling the election in his favour less than an hour after polls closed. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its 16th annual report evaluating nations’ progress towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C. And today’s good news: T...
Nov 05, 2025•5 min
Health experts have joined forces to call on the Government to introduce national legislation that would make it illegal to give birth without a doctor or midwife present. It comes after several recent deaths linked to a practice known as freebirth. Today, we’ll explain what that means, where the push for regulation has come from, and what experts, advocates and lawmakers are saying about it. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so ki...
Nov 04, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has voted unanimously to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.60%. NSW Police have arrested 13 pro-Palestinian protesters at an expo in Sydney. Jamie Melham has become the second female jockey in history to win the Melbourne Cup, riding Half Yours to victory at Flemington. And today’s good news: The recipients of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science were announced during a ceremony at Parliament House last night. Hosts: Emma Gi...
Nov 04, 2025•5 min
One of the world’s biggest music companies, Universal, has announced a major deal with an AI song generator. The first-of-its-kind partnership would’ve been a global story on its own… But it’s the fact that Universal had been trying to sue the very platform it’s now working with that’s added another layer of interest. Today, we’ll unpack how we got here and what this deal means for the creative industry and the future of music. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Orla Maher Want to ...
Nov 03, 2025•13 min
Today's headlines include: Parliament has passed legislation to protect employer-funded paid leave for parents experiencing the stillbirth or death of a child. National property prices have risen at their fastest pace in more than two years, according to the latest Cotality data. At least 10 people are dead and hundreds are feared injured after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan. And today’s good news: Two messages in a bottle by WWI soldiers have washed up in Western Austral...
Nov 03, 2025•5 min
Last week, late-term abortions came up as a point of contention in Australia’s Parliament. It’s all because of a new proposed bill that would make it illegal for companies to cancel paid parental leave if a baby dies or is born stillborn. So what’s the connection between that and late-term abortions? And how common actually are late term abortions? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily A...
Nov 02, 2025•13 min
Today's headlines include: King Charles III has officially stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles and asked him to leave his royal residence. Convicted sex offender and former NSW MP Gareth Ward has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison. ANZ has flagged its profit for the last financial year will be $1.1 billion lower than expected due to restructuring costs and penalties. And today’s good news: A newly discovered Dr Seuss manuscript will be published in next year. Hosts: Sa...
Oct 31, 2025•5 min
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Meteorology launched a brand new website. It cost more than $4m and was the first major update since 2013. Within days, the backlash was so intense that the federal government had to step in. On today’s podcast, we're unpacking what went wrong with the BOM redesign, why people reacted so strongly, and what the science tells us about why we hate it when familiar things get redesigned. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support T...
Oct 30, 2025•16 min
Today's headlines include: The NSW Government is seeking urgent action to stop thousands of prison guards across the state from walking off the job. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have struck a deal to reduce tariffs, after meeting for the first time since 2019. A drug raid in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has left at least 132 people dead, marking the deadliest police operation in the country’s history. And today’s good news: Researchers have discovered an a...
Oct 30, 2025•5 min
The Federal Government has rejected the visa of a Dutch beach volleyball player due to a conviction of child rape. Steven van de Velde had sought to enter Australia for the world beach volleyball championships in Adelaide, being held in November. In today’s episode, we explain the context behind the government’s decision, including van de Velde’s crime, his sentencing, and his continued athletic career. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher 1800 RESPECT: Call: 1800 737 732 ...
Oct 29, 2025•10 min
Today's headlines include: The inflation rate has increased to 3.2%, its highest level in over a year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The Australian Federal Police has announced a new taskforce to crack down on what it called “crimefluencer” networks targeting young girls online. A 72-year-old patient has died after a woman allegedly cut off the gas supply to two southern Sydney hospitals. And today’s good news: The 2025 AFL Open – an event for footballers with an intellectual...
Oct 29, 2025•4 min
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again refused to rule out running for a third term, telling reporters this week he would love to do it. U.S. Presidents are restricted to a two-term limit, but could Trump change that? Today, we’ll break down what the U.S. Constitution says about presidential terms, the likelihood of anything changing, and how Australia's system compares. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best wa...
Oct 28, 2025•14 min
