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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 1446
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Summer Series: Does Penny Wong think we’re on the brink of war?
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: Can Singapore cancel ‘cancel culture’?
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: Can ketamine treat depression?
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: What you need to know about the PwC scandal
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: Why doesn’t a male contraceptive pill exist?
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: How much does it cost to kill someone?
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: Why politicians should go to space
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: What is happening with the Australian music industry?
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: What to do if police ask to strip search you
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
Summer Series: How you and your baby can grow in the same uterus
It’s that time of year. Whether you’re on holiday, or rostered on and on your way to work, we’re here to get you through the summer. From fun questions to prompt conversations on your road trip, to s…
2023: The year that was
It’s that time of year when we take a moment to look back and reflect on the year that was. Sam and Zara discuss their favourite good news story from 2023, and the stories that will stick with them. …
The U.S. state where Donald Trump can’t win
There was some big news out of the U.S. yesterday. The state of Colorado ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to be on the state's ballot for President in 2024 due to his involvement in the Capitol …
The man taking on China's government
There's a trial happening in Hong Kong at the moment that has captured the world's attention. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist, is on trial after he was arrested by the Chinese Government for rais…
An unfolding crisis in Far North Queensland
The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Far North QLD has led to the region’s worst flooding crisis on-record. Flood levels in the Daintree River reached 15 metres on Monday, while in Cairns, …
What is engineered stone and why is Australia banning it?
This week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban engineered stone. Engineered stone has become a popular and more affordable alternative to natural stone (like marble or granite) in …
What it takes to get an emergency abortion in Texas
This week, a woman in Texas made headlines around the world after she was banned from accessing an abortion despite being told it was necessary to “preserve [her] life”. According to her lawyers, it…
Your employer's new responsibility on sexual harassment
From this week, businesses in Australia are now legally required to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This is called a ‘positive duty’, and will make it contingent on employers to prevent h…
The plan to fix a “broken” migration system
The Federal Government has announced a strategy to “fix Australia’s broken migration system”. This comes after a significant increase in net migration to Australia following the end of COVID border c…
Why Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned as Premier
A little over a month ago TDA editor Bili FitzSimons asked Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about her leadership plans. At that point, Palaszczuk said she was energised and committed to her role. Now th…
Politics wrapped: what happened in 2023?
The political year has come to an end with parliament concluding its final sitting day last week. Looking back on the year that was, the big political milestones can seem like a bit of a blur. In tod…