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As you prepare to return to work for 2025, TDA has you covered with all the biggest stories that unfolded over the break. From the New Orleans terrorist attack to the South Korean plane crash, we'll …

This year, Matildas Captain Sam Kerr ruptured her ACL, which ruled her out of the Paris Olympics. But did you know, female athletes are more likely than their male counterparts to tear their ACL? In …

Our most listened to episode this year was this episode, so we thought we’d bring it back for round two. Around tax time, we asked the TDA audience what questions they had, and then jumped on mic to …

This year marked 63 years since the oral contraceptive, aka the pill, became available to Australian women. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the history of the pill, how it changed Australia, and…

In October, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the peak of inflation has passed, and the worst of the recent economic turbulence was behind Australia. At the same time, consumer data from NAB echoed…

Australia is in the midst of a ‘baby recession,' according to recent analysis of national birth trends by KPMG. It blamed cost of living pressures for declining births last year, when the country rea…

Earlier this year, Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after he was charged with sex trafficking and a slew of other crimes. Investigators accused Combs of using his “business empire” to cover …

A new digital player is helping to shape public discourse online. How an audience feels about a brand, a narrative, a personality or a scandal is being moulded by the rise of… bots. PR bots, to be ex…

According to the latest HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) report, young Australians are more likely to experience loneliness and psychological distress than any other age gro…

2024 was undoubtedly the year of Taylor Swift, as she took her Eras Tour around the world, including Australia. But we have one question: Why exactly is the singer so popular? We explore the phenomen…

Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen?

In August this year, the Government’s right to disconnect laws came into effect, meaning you can now le…

As we approach the end of the year, we thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on our favourite good news stories of the year.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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We are coming to the end of 2024, and what a big year it has been in the news! On today’s podcast, we reflect on some of the biggest moments of the year - from politics to pop culture.

Hosts: Billi F…

Today's headlines include:

Australia will reopen its embassy to Ukraine in Kyiv, following its closure in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion.

148 Australians have returned home after being evacuated …

Australia is heading to the moon for the first time. The Australian Space Agency has unveiled a prototype of a rover bound for the lunar surface on a NASA mission this decade. ‘Roo-ver,’ as it’s been…

Today's headlines include:

The Federal Government has unveiled its mid-financial-year budget update, forecasting a $26.9 billion deficit for the current financial year.

Alan Jones has been served wit…

2024 was a tough year for both the Australian and global economies, with headlines about inflation, cost of living, housing affordability and global conflicts dominating headlines.

Now, as we look do…

Today's headlines include: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans to ban face masks and balaclavas at public protests, and outlaw demonstrations outside places of worship. The Federal Go…

Over the weekend, the remaining five members of the Bali Nine were returned to Australia after spending nearly two decades in Indonesian jails. Their return to the country wraps up a story that dates…

Today's headlines include:

Fire crews are responding to multiple blazes in Victoria and parts of NSW as heatwave conditions continue.Families impacted by a 2021 jumping castle tragedy at a Tasmanian …