Today's headlines include: Several heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place as extreme weather continues to impact large parts of eastern Australia. Victoria Police have shifted focus in their search for Dezi Freeman, with investigators now working to locate the alleged police killer’s body. The death toll from catastrophic flooding in parts of Asia last week has surged has past 1500, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for. And today’s good news: A university in the U.S. will spend an...
Dec 05, 2025•4 min
Sign up to our culture newsletter here! Yesterday, Spotify released its annual Wrapped feature for 2025. It's a yearly tradition where millions of users get to see their most listened to songs and artists from the year, among plenty of other interesting stats. Alongside these personalised data drops, Spotify also released stats telling us about national listening trends. And there's been a lot of discussion about one thing: the absence of Australian artists from the top of those lists. Today, we...
Dec 04, 2025•15 min
Today's headlines include: Four more children have been identified as alleged victims of a former childcare worker accused of more than 150 counts of sexual abuse. Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has pleaded guilty to a charge of taking a car and driving it without consent in Tasmania, a day after an appeal of his failed defamation case was rejected. Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in southern Gaza today, according to Hamas-controlled authorities in the enclave. And today’s good ne...
Dec 04, 2025•5 min
Yesterday, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann lost the appeal of his failed defamation case against Network Ten and its journalist Lisa Wilkinson. It comes after the Federal Court ruled last year that it was more likely than not that Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest judgment and what it means for this long-running case. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so k...
Dec 03, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: Australia’s economy grew by 0.4% over the September quarter, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A junior doctor in Melbourne who was recently charged with over 130 offences is facing 775 additional charges, after police accused him of filming staff in hospital toilets. The United States has recorded its lowest number of mass killings in two decades, according to a national tracking database. And today’s good news: More than ...
Dec 03, 2025•4 min
Listen to our three-part series, Investigating Ozempic . Australia’s medicines regulator has issued a safety alert for Ozempic and similar drugs over a potential risk of suicidal thoughts. The updated warning follows a spike in reports of suicidal ideation linked to weight-loss medications to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Today, we’ll explore what led to this moment and what it means for patients. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The D...
Dec 02, 2025•18 min
Today's headlines include: Google has been ordered to pay a $55 million fine over anti-competitive deals with the nation’s two largest telcos. A man and a teenager have been killed in separate workplace incidents in South East Queensland. Abusers are increasingly turning to smart cars to perpetrate violence and control over their victims, Australia's online safety boss has warned And today’s good news: A study of almost 3,000 dogs has found most carry wolf DNA, challenging what researchers previ...
Dec 02, 2025•4 min
On Sunday, NSW Police arrested 141 people associated with a climate protest in Newcastle. It came after thousands of people took out kayaks and inflatable rafts in an attempt to block coal ships entering the world’s biggest coal port. In today’s podcast, we’ll break down what the protesters were aiming to do, how NSW Police responded and what comes next. Listen: Do we have a right to protest? Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so k...
Dec 01, 2025•12 min
Today's headlines include: More than 800 people have died in tropical storms across Asia in recent days. Misinformation, anti-science sentiment and vaccine hesitancy is being blamed for a drop in Australia's immunisation rates. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought a pardon from the country’s President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption trial. And today’s good news: Tai chi could have positive outcomes for sleep. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell Pr...
Dec 01, 2025•4 min
It has been more than two and a half years since war broke out in Sudan between rival militias. Since then, 12 million people have fled their homes, thousands have been killed, and international authorities have made accusations of war crimes and genocide. Last week, one side said it had implemented a humanitarian truce, while the other rejected a U.S. and UAE-led proposal. In today’s episode, we explain the progress of ceasefire negotiations, and why one side of this war is so against the propo...
Nov 30, 2025•15 min
We are on the brink of summer – quite literally, it starts tomorrow – and so we are here to discuss all things sun safety. A couple of weeks ago, we asked the audience over on our Instagram: What do you want to know about the effect of the sun on your skin? We were inundated. Billi spoke to dermatologist Dr Ritu Gupta to answer all those questions, and today we're here to share all of her wisdom! Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's...
Nov 29, 2025•14 min
We are back in your ears this weekend to bring you another hit of good news. This time, we’re looking back on the feel-good stories that have made us smile the most this year, with TDA’s 2025 Good News Awards. Hosts: Emma Gillespie 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 ‘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 deliverin...
Nov 28, 2025•11 min
Today's headlines include: Two men have been arrested over a fatal shooting in Sydney’s west this morning. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced one of the two National Guard members shot near the White House has died. Victoria’s health regulator has imposed sanctions on Monash IVF, after an incident in June where a patient was implanted with the wrong embryo. And today’s good news: A NSW high school student has been called a hero after he saved a 92-year-old woman from a house fire. Reporti...
Nov 28, 2025•4 min
Send your questions for Nationals Leader David Littleproud to hello@thedailyaus.com.au Late yesterday, former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced he's leaving his current political party, The Nationals. It comes after months of speculation about the move, and could have major implications for the strength of the current Coalition opposition, and the longer-term electoral success of the Nationals in key regional parts of the country. On today’s podcast, we'll break down who Barnaby Joyc...
Nov 27, 2025•15 min
Today's headlines include: Barnaby Joyce has officially resigned from The National Party, saying he does so “with a heavy heart”. Two Melbourne schools were placed in lockdown today after a primary school student stabbed an eight-year-old and a staff member. Hong Kong authorities have arrested three men over major apartment fires that killed 44 people. And today’s good news: The NSW Government has awarded $80,000 to punk band SPEED for their album Only One Mode, as part of the inaugural NSW Musi...
Nov 27, 2025•4 min
For most of the world, Australia included, tomorrow is the biggest shopping event of the year. Black Friday. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by sales emails, targeted ads, and "once-in-a-lifetime" deals flooding your inbox for weeks now, you're definitely not alone. Today, we're unpacking the origins of Black Friday, how it became such a massive phenomenon in Australia, and the sales tactics experts say consumers need to know about. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher ...
Nov 26, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: The annual inflation rate increased to 3.8% in October, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A Sydney woman who was pepper-sprayed by police during a mental health check will receive $24,000 in compensation. A New Zealand woman has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children. And today’s good news: Australian Robert Irwin has been crowned this year’s Dancing with the Stars U.S. winner. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Produc...
Nov 26, 2025•4 min
Well, it’s the last sitting week for Parliament of the year and it’s safe to say it’s a more dramatic ending than many predicted. Earlier this week One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson walked into the upper house wearing a black burqa. If that sounds familiar it’s because yes, it has happened before - eight years ago. So what led to this moment that has caused headlines around the world? We’ll tell you what you need to know today. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespe Producer: Orla Maher Want ...
Nov 25, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate for seven days after she wore a burqa in Parliament. Final submissions have been made at the inquest into the Westfield Bondi stabbing attack. The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected on Heard Island – a sub-Antarctic Australian territory – officials have confirmed. And today’s good news: Patients who listen to music during surgery may recover faster and require less medication, a new...
Nov 25, 2025•5 min
Sign up to our sports newsletter here. Matildas star Mary Fowler has alleged she experienced racism at her former French football club, Montpellier, in her recently published memoir. The club has strongly denied the allegation. Today, we're unpacking what Fowler says happened, the response from not only the club but the broader sporting world, and the mental health conversations her book has sparked. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That...
Nov 24, 2025•11 min
Today's headlines include: One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson has worn a burqa in Parliament today for a second time. Authorities in South Australia are investigating the death of a firefighter who responded to a blaze on the state’s Eyre Peninsula yesterday. Snapchat users are being required to verify their age ahead of the national social media ban for under 16s. And today’s good news: Doctors in the UK say they are “really excited” about the progress of a three-year-old boy, who has become the...
Nov 24, 2025•4 min
A landmark report from the United Nations’s children’s fund (UNICEF) has found that young people are experiencing concerningly high rates of discrimination. They’re feeling increasingly disconnected from their communities and concerned about their futures, while developmental outcomes show the youngest Aussies are falling the furthest behind. What are the barriers to achieving better outcomes, and what needs to change? To find out more, we’re speaking to Nicole Breeze, UNICEF Australia’s Chief A...
Nov 23, 2025•15 min
It’s good news time! It’s been a little while since we’ve done an episode like this, but with festive celebrations ramping up, it's the perfect time to reflect on the good in the world. From the Aussie sporting legends honoured in Melbourne this week, to global science breakthroughs and never-before-seen priceless artworks, we hope today's episode brightens your weekend. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best wa...
Nov 21, 2025•10 min
Today's headlines include: A cyclone warning is in place for Darwin and other parts of the northwest Top End as Tropical Cyclone Fina makes its way closer to the Northern Territory. The Queensland Coroner has handed down the final report from an inquest into the Wieambilla shooting attack. Kellie Sloane has been named the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party after Mark Speakman announced he was stepping down as Opposition Leader yesterday. And today’s good news: Aussie cricketers Scott Boland and...
Nov 21, 2025•4 min
This week, technology stocks have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Major tech companies like Nvidia and Meta have seen their share prices drop significantly, with some analysts warning that we might be witnessing the beginning of a tech and AI bubble bursting. Today, we're breaking down what that actually means, how we got here, and whether this looks like the infamous dot-com crash from the year 2000. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The...
Nov 20, 2025•16 min
Today's headlines include: Australia will not host next year’s UN climate change summit, COP31, after months of back-and-forth with Türkiye. Meta has announced it will roll out a social media ban for users under 16 on its platforms, a week ahead of Federal legislation coming into effect. U.S. officials are in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as part of renewed efforts to end the war. And today’s good news: Long-lost classical music pieces by renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach have been performed ...
Nov 20, 2025•4 min
On Wednesday, the NSW government announced it would amend existing laws to ban public displays of Nazi ideology like chants and slogans. It comes after a group of neo-Nazis held an antisemitic rally outside NSW Parliament a few weeks ago. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what happened on that Sunday morning outside Parliament, what the fall-out has been and how the NSW Government is responding. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? T...
Nov 19, 2025•14 min
Today's headlines include: Wages increased by 3.4% in the year to September, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Australian Federal Police has told a Senate inquiry that rates of child abuse are worsening across the country. Both houses of the U.S. Congress have voted to force the release of all the files from the Department of Justice’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And today’s good news: Hundreds of dachshunds have tak...
Nov 19, 2025•4 min
The Coalition has announced it will abandon Australia’s target of net zero by 2050, to instead focus on affordable energy. On Sunday, they promised they would bring down energy bills for Australians, by removing the renewable energy targets enshrined in law by Labor. It’s the biggest policy announcement from the Coalition since their loss at the last election in May. Today, TDA sits down with Sussan Ley, leader of the Liberal Party, about the reasoning behind the decision. Interview by: Billi Fi...
Nov 18, 2025•18 min
Today's headlines include: A TPG customer has died after they were unable to call Triple Zero due to "a Samsung device that was operating out-of-date software," according to the telco. Lachlan Young has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of his former partner, Hannah McGuire. The UN Security Council has voted in favour of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK are using AI to predict early signs of brain cancer recurrence. H...
Nov 18, 2025•5 min
