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The Daily Aus

This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We’re a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people.

TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.

Daily News News Politics
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
11 minutes
Episodes
1444
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Free groceries and your week in good news

Free groceries and your week in good news

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.
In this week's good news wrap, we discuss the new free grocery store in San Franciso, a long-lost letter, the three minute th…

00:13:08  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
Music's most viral overnight success

Music's most viral overnight success

Imagine working really hard at something for most of your life and never really feeling like that many people were paying attention. Until one day you wake up, and everyone’s cheering your name, scre…

00:15:41  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
The five Paralympians to keep an eye on

The five Paralympians to keep an eye on

The Paralympics are here!  Australia has sent 160 Paralympians to Paris, including 61 who are making their debut.

It's going to be a big couple of weeks – so TDA is here to give you the rundown on wh…

00:08:02  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
The ban on women's voices and faces

The ban on women's voices and faces

You might’ve seen headlines this week that women in Afghanistan can no longer show their faces or speak in public. It’s the latest in a long string of restrictions that have been imposed on civilians…

00:17:44  |   Wed 28 Aug 2024
Is Australia's hospitality industry 'toxic'?

Is Australia's hospitality industry 'toxic'?

SafeWork NSW is investigating allegations of workplace sexual harassment, assault and drug abuse against a Sydney-based hospitality group. It comes after The Sydney Morning Herald led an investigatio…

00:16:47  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Do you want a refund on your cancelled flight?

Do you want a refund on your cancelled flight?

The Government has handed down its vision for Australia’s aviation sector. It says it will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regional aviation, and help the sector become more envi…

00:15:53  |   Mon 26 Aug 2024
The legal right to ignore your boss begins today

The legal right to ignore your boss begins today

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

From today, you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws …

00:14:40  |   Sun 25 Aug 2024
Advice for a long life and your week in good news

Advice for a long life and your week in good news

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.

In this week's good news wrap, we discuss sage advice from the world's oldest person, Coldplay's Taylor Swift tribute, the N…

00:11:14  |   Fri 23 Aug 2024
Who's ahead in the U.S. election?

Who's ahead in the U.S. election?

The Democratic National Convention has been going on in Chicago this week. Over the last few days, we’ve seen Kamala Harris accept her party’s nomination to run as its presidential candidate ahead of…

00:20:55  |   Thu 22 Aug 2024
Should politicians be fined for bad behaviour?

Should politicians be fined for bad behaviour?

Federal politicians found to have sexually harassed, assaulted, or bullied staff could be fined up to 5% of their salary under new draft laws. Legislation tabled in Parliament this week comes nearly …

00:17:03  |   Wed 21 Aug 2024
What we know about Matthew Perry's death

What we know about Matthew Perry's death

Secret codewords, significantly overpriced drugs and deleted text messages. Those are just some of the allegations at the centre of a criminal case now surrounding the death of beloved actor Matthew …

00:15:05  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Ever missed a deadline? So have the Liberals.

Ever missed a deadline? So have the Liberals.

At least 138 Liberal Party candidates won’t run in the upcoming NSW local council elections, after essential paperwork wasn’t filed on time. The party's state director has already been fired for the …

00:15:37  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Can't afford a house? 3D print one!

Can't afford a house? 3D print one!

3D printing technology is advancing rapidly. New machinery means houses can be built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. A neighbourhood of 100 3D-printed houses is nearly complete in Texas. Over …

00:13:29  |   Sun 18 Aug 2024
The bright side of the news this week

The bright side of the news this week

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here.

In this week's good news wrap, we cover Missy Higgins' ARIA success, the bravest Aussies among us and Indigenous knowledge b…

00:10:49  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
The push to ban gambling ads

The push to ban gambling ads

Should online gambling ads be banned altogether? That’s the question that’s currently in front of the government, as they weigh up how to deal with Australia’s gambling problem. While a committee rep…

00:13:54  |   Thu 15 Aug 2024
Melbourne's war against e-scooters

Melbourne's war against e-scooters

Melbourne City Council has voted to ban hired e-scooters.  At a meeting this week, Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council would end its contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neu…

00:15:52  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
Why is a Senator suing Brittany Higgins?

Why is a Senator suing Brittany Higgins?

WA Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins for defamation. It’s the latest in a long string of lawsuits that have been unfolding since Higgins first came out publicly …

00:15:33  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
How we’ll remember the Paris Olympics

How we’ll remember the Paris Olympics

Paris 2024 was Australia’s best-ever Olympic performance, with our team coming home with 18 gold medals. More than 19 million Australians tuned in to watch at least one event, solidifying the Olympic…

00:16:19  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Are NDAs being used to silence victims?

Are NDAs being used to silence victims?

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legal obligations to stay silent. Beyond gatekeeping business secrets – like the recipe for Coca-Cola – Australian workplaces are frequently using NDAs to handle …

00:16:18  |   Sun 11 Aug 2024
Your good news for the week

Your good news for the week

This weekend, we're officially launching our Good Newsletter, a weekly newsletter dedicated solely to highlighting the good that exists in the world. We wanted to bring you a taster of what's to come…

00:12:43  |   Fri 09 Aug 2024
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