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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.
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In the Daily Prayer from the Anglican ’A Prayer Book for Australia’ podcast, Felicity Scott leads Morning or Evening Prayer, with the bible readings for the day. Felicity is a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church QLD, Australia. Daily prayer, consisting of Morning and Evening Prayer from the Anglican A Prayer Book for Australia. Daily Prayer from the Anglican A Prayer Book for Australia is copyright © 1995 The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation, Australia, published by B ...
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A quick and lively summary of the most important and interesting stuff happening in Austin right now, drawn from our city's most trusted and reliable sources and hosted by veteran Austin broadcaster Chris Mosser. Updated each weekday morning!
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The AAC Daily airs Monday through Friday at 5p ET, 4p CT and covers the American Athletic Conference. With scores, news, interviews and more, it's the only show that covers the Elite American every weekday.
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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 this episode, Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and ACL rehabilitation specialist explains why. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Chloe Christie Want to support T…
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Daily Anglican Prayer – Sunday Holy Eucharist at home – 5th January 2025 Readings. Samuel 2. 18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3. 12-17; Matthew 2. 1-12. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayera…
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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 answer them. A helpful reminder of how Australia’s tax system works all year round! Use the tax cut calculator to estimate your annual tax cut. Hosts: …
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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 the future of contraception. Listen to our episode on Thalidomide here Watch our video on male contraceptives here Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tasse…
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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 that sentiment, reporting more optimism amongst Australian consumers. But does that match the reality for young Australians? How will we know when the…
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Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 30th December 2024. Readings NRSV: Psalm 148, 149; Isaiah 30. 29- 31.9; John 2. 1-12. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant for the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustral…
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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 reached its lowest birth rate since 2006. So, what’s going on and does it matter? ANU demographer Dr. Liz Allen answers our questions in the deep dive. Ho…
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Daily Anglican Prayer – Sunday Holy Eucharist at home – 29th December 2024 Readings. Samuel 2. 18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3. 12-17; Luke 2. 41-52. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayera…
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Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 28th December 2024 Readings. Psalm 143. Isaiah 30. 1-14; John 1. 19-34. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.…
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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 up decades of abuse against women “to fulfil his sexual desires” and “protect his reputation”. In today’s podcast, we explain the timeline leading up t…
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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 exact. These bots can be programmed to target your social media algorithms and the content you do or don’t get served. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore …
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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 group. For twenty years, HILDA has been interviewing the same network of 17,000 Australians, every year, to compile results that give us comprehensive ins…
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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 phenomenon of Taylor Swift in today's deep dive. Host: Billi FitzSimons Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘fol…
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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 legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invad…
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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 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 wou…
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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 FitzSimons and Zara Seidler 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 …
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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 from Vanuatu, following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks. A toxicology report has found no methanol was present in the cocktails at t…
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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 nicknamed by the public, will explore the moon to help experts learn more about establishing a “sustainable human presence" there. The project is bein…
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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 with an additional eight charges of assault while in court today. A senior Russian military figure has been assassinated in Moscow. The good news: The BBC…
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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 down barrel of a new year, the tune has changed - Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the worst is behind us, Donald Trump has promised to make Ameri…
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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 Government will introduce laws to increase funding deals for public broadcasters the ABC and SBS from three to five-year terms. Germany is headed for an …
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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 back to 2005 and has had far reaching implications for both Australia and Indonesia. In today's podcast, we explain how a group of Australians ended u…
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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 primary school have launched legal action against state authorities and jumping castle operator, Taz-Zorb.Hundreds are feared dead in the French overse…
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In a landmark decision, Australia's High Court has ruled that employers can be liable for causing an employee mental harm during the process of terminating their employment. It's a major workplace ruling that has caught the attention of Industrial Relations experts and HR departments. In today's podcast, we'll break down the facts of this case, wha…
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Want to make a voluntary financial contribution to The Daily Aus? Well that is just too kind. You can support TDA via TDA+U here. It means you're supporting a newsroom of young people, making news for young people. Thank you, as always, for your support! It's Saturday! Which means it's time for the good news podcast! Here's a wrap-up of the good ne…
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Today's headlines include: The Coalition has unveiled analysis showing its proposed nuclear policy could cost an estimated $300 billion. More than 500 Qantas engineers have walked off the job in strike action around the country today. It comes after negotiations between unions and the airline stalled. Elon Musk has become the first person in the wo…
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It's official. Papua New Guinea is joining Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) competition from 2028. A deal between the two nations will expand the global profile of one of Australia's most dominant sports, but it could become one of geopolitical importance, too. As concern grows around China's increased presence in the South Pacific, what doe…
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Today's headlines include:The Government's student debt reforms are being rolled out from today after its HECS indexation changes passed Parliament last month.Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in November to its lowest level since March, according to the latest ABS figures.FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his intention to step d…
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This week, rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 alongside Sean Combs, who also goes by P Diddy, in a civil lawsuit filed in the U.S. over the weekend. Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegation, as has Combs. It’s the latest in a string of allegations that have centred around Combs, but it’s the first time we’ve heard …
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Today's headlines include: Political leaders have condemned an incident in Sydney’s east overnight, after a car was set alight and buildings were damaged with anti-Israel graffiti in the suburb of Woollahra. The rebel forces that toppled Syria’s dictatorship this week have appointed Mohamed al-Bashir to act as interim Prime Minister until 1 March. …
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A 26-year-old man, named Luigi Mangione, has been arrested over the killing of a health insurance CEO last week in New York.For now, it has brought to an end a nearly week-long manhunt that captivated the world and has triggered a wave of anger directed at the healthcare system in the U.S.On today’s podcast, we’ll take you through how this story un…
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Today's headlines include: A motion to prohibit debate on abortion for four years has passed Queensland’s parliament. The Reserve Bank of Australia will keep the cash rate at 4.35%. New Zealand will ban greyhound racing. An Indian woman has been nominated for best director at the Golden Globes for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassel…
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Rebel forces have taken control of Syria, ending the Assad family’s 54-year regime. Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia, and international governments have said they’ll work to stabilise the country as it enters a new era. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how rebel forces took over Syria in just two weeks’ time, and what could be next …
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new antisemitism taskforce led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Supermarket giant Woolworths has projected it has lost $140 million following strikes among workers at four distribution centres in Victoria and New South Wales. Rebel forces have taken control of Syria, marking the collapse of the…
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Tomorrow is the end of a UN Women campaign called the 16 Days of Activism which is calling for an end to gender-based violence. In today's deep dive we hear from the CEO of UN Women Australia, Simone Clarke, about how gender-based violence is progressing in Australia, the role of education in prevention, and what's being done by the state and feder…
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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss the reopening of a famous Parisian cathedral, the good news about walking in a straight line across NZ and the Hawaiian birds coming back from extinction. Check out the men completing New Zealand's first straight line challenge he…
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Today's headlines include: Victoria’s arson squad is investigating what it says was a “deliberate” and “targeted” attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Woolworths has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission over ongoing employee strikes at several of its distribution centres. South Korea’s Parliament will vote tomorrow night on whether to imp…
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One of Victoria’s oldest cold cases is one step closer to finally being solved. This week, 65-year-old man Perry Kouroumblis was charged with the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett at their home on Easey Street in Collingwood, Melbourne, in 1977 – nearly 50 years ago. Commonly referred to as the Easey Street murders, this has been labe…
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Today's headlines include: Chris Dawson will appeal his guilty conviction for “carnal knowledge” (which is sexual abuse) of a student while he was a teacher in Sydney in the 1980s. Human rights group Amnesty International has accused the Israeli Government of perpetrating genocide on Palestinians in Gaza. France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier has …
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Australia is in a housing crisis. For young people, that means being locked out of home ownership and struggling to find affordable rentals. So what can the government do to ease these pressures? TDA Political Journalist Harry Sekulich sat down with Housing Minister Clare O’Neil to discuss home ownership, renting, negative gearing, and ask why this…
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Today's headlines include: A man has been charged with murder over the 1977 deaths of two Melbourne women. Senator Pauline Hanson has lost an application to reduce the costs she must pay to Mehreen Faruqi over racial abuse. South Korea’s President is facing calls to step down after he put the country under military law overnight. For the first time…
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Earlier this week, Australian authorities seized 2.34 tonnes of cocaine from a fishing boat off Queensland’s coast, in what was the largest cocaine seizure in Australian history. Police told us that the haul has a street value of about $760 million. On today’s pod, we’re going to chat to AFP Commander Stephen Jay, who led the operation. Guest: AFP …
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Today's headlines include: Australia’s communications watchdog (ACMA) will create a register of businesses’ phone numbers to cut down on scam texts. The Business Council of Australia has called Victoria the worst state to do business. Hezbollah and Israel have accused each other of breaking a ceasefire. Researchers believe common heart disease drug…
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U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who has been convicted of federal tax evasion and illegal gun possession. With just a matter of weeks left before there is a peaceful transfer of power, the President said he was pardoning his son because of a miscarriage of justice. We'll explain what you need …
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Today's headlines include: The Government has responded to a Royal Commission into suicide in the Australian Defence Force.U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden. Rebel forces in Syria have taken control of the majority of Aleppo, the nation’s second-largest city, for the first time since 2016. For th…
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Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 2nd December 2024. Readings NRSV: Psalm 77; Isaiah 1. 18- 31; Mark 4. 1-20. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant for the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean…
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In the last hours of Parliament for 2024, Australia became the first country to ban under-16s from social media. The ban is set to come into effect within the next year and will include Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and Reddit. In today’s deep dive, we explore how the ban will work, and why the Government has pushed ahead with this worl…
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To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss our a medical breakthrough for asthma, the good news about air fryers and the biggest cohort of blood donors. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way t…
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Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 30th November 2024 Readings. Psalm 147. Isaiah 49. 1-9a; John 1. 35-42. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.…
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Australia is set to become the first country to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. A NSW police officer who was found guilty of manslaughter after tasering a 95-year-old has been granted bail before he’s sentenced. Residents in Western Australia’s Dandagaran Shire have been told it’s “too late to leave” as bushfires spread out of c…
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