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Today's headlines include:U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election victory. The estranged husband of Erin Patterson, who is accused of murdering his parents and aunt with poisonous mushrooms, has finished giving evidence at her trial. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial will begin tomorrow. And today’s good news: Australian Formula One driver Oscar Piastri has won the Miami Grand Prix in the U.S. state of Florida.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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The federal election is officially over, but counting is continuing around the country. With Labor set to govern with a significant majority, in today’s podcast, we'll unpack the big results and headlines from Saturday's election — including Labor’s win, the Coalition’s loss, what's happening with the minor parties and teals, and what comes next for the Liberal leadership after Peter Dutton lost his seat.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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It's election night, so we're dropping into your feeds with a quick update on what we've learnt from the results so far. The TLDR is that Labor is going to form a majority government, with Anthony Albanese to lead as Prime Minister for a second term.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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On Thursday, Fran Hurndall started running from Cottesloe Beach in Perth with the goal of reaching Sydney's Bondi Beach in a record time of 34 days.
But this run is about more than a record attempt.
Fran is running to start a conversation about domestic violence.
In this episode, we interview Fran to understand more about the challenge she's undertaking and why.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and George
Guest: Fran HurndallWant 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.
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Today's headlines include:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have continued campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Rescue crews in Victoria have airlifted three people to safety after a helicopter crash off the coast of the Bellarine Peninsula.
McDonald’s has reported its lowest U.S. sales figures since the height of the pandemic.
And today’s good news: Researchers in Western Australia have developed a type of vaccine that could provide “broad protection” against all five of the most common strains of meningococcal.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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The election is finally tomorrow.To wrap up the week, we want to arm you with all the information you need to make sense of election night itself.In this episode, we’re doing this a little bit differently and we’re going to take you through the number, the words, the moment and the time for you to look out for come tomorrow night.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot LawryWant 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.
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Today's headlines include:
Nearly five million Australians have voted early for the federal election so far, according to the latest data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).
The Northern Territory Government has passed “the strongest bail laws in the country” in an attempt to combat rising crime.
A minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has been signed after months of tense negotiations.
And today’s good news: British woman Fran Hurndall has today begun her quest to become the fastest ever person to run across Australia.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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In a matter of days, we’ll know which party has formed government and who the next leader of Australia will be. On today’s episode, we are going to give you the lowdown on who the two people vying for the top role are - Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. From their time before parliament to what they’ve pushed for inside of Canberra, we’ll explain everything you need to know before the weekend.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Elliot LawryWant 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.
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Today's headlines include:
The mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson is underway in a Victorian court, with the prosecution making its opening statements today.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told The Daily Aus that all Australians are responsible for the safety of young people online.
U.S. President Donald Trump has commemorated 100 days in office with a rally in the state of Michigan.
And today's good news: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is celebrating International Guide Dog Day with the launch of a new initiative aimed at making hospitality venues more accessible.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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We are now just mere days away from the federal election.Today, we’re talking about what voters have said is the biggest issue influencing their vote this election: cost of living! In fact, nearly two thirds of young people listed cost of living as their main concern at this election, according to a TDA survey conducted by Resolve Polling. So, what are the parties proposing to do about it? We’re breaking that down in today’s podcast.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Elliot LawryWant 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 delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
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Today's headlines include:
The Australian stock market has reached a two-month high with news the Trump administration is expected to soften automotive tariffs.
Queensland Police have charged a teenager after a vandalism attack on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s office.
Canada’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term of government in the country’s snap election today, defying predictions from earlier this year.
And today’s good news: Researchers have discovered the oldest known ant fossil in Brazil.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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The election is very close. But there's still more explaining for us to do!
Yesterday, we took you through the major parties… Today, we're looking at who the minor parties are!
We take a look at the Greens, One Nation, the Trumpet of Patriots and more. Plus, who are the key independents? We explain in today's podcast.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla MaherListen: Who are the major parties?
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Today's headlines include:
An inquest into the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing attack has begun in the NSW Coroner’s Court.
Australian officials have worked with police in the Philippines to rescue two children linked to a Queensland child exploitation investigation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign a peace deal with Ukraine.
And today’s good news: Thousands of flowers will be planted at a U.S. landfill site to create a “pollinator haven” for bees, butterflies and insects.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma GillespieWant 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.
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It's finally election week! Yes, we are now less than a week out from the election, when more than 18 million Australians are due to vote for who will form the country’s next government.
On today’s episode, we are going to break down who the major parties in Australia are.
First, we're exploring what the Coalition is, and what the Liberal Party and National Party stand for. Then we move to who the Labor Party is.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla MaherWant 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.
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In less than a week, Australia will be heading to the polls to decide the next government.
In the lead-up, we've asked you what questions you still want answered about how Australia's electoral process works.
Like, what actually is a hung parliament? And what happens if the leader of the winning party does not win their own seat?
We answer all your questions in today's podcast.
This podcast was produced in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission, Canberra.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla MaherWant 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.
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Last week, the U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced an investigation into what he called the “autism epidemic,” and called the condition a “preventable disease”. Kennedy’s interest in the causes of autism is long-standing, but he’s never had a platform as large as leading the U.S. health department before. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain Kennedy’s history with autism, the new investigation, and what it might mean for Autistic people in the U.S.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla MaherWant 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.
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The Coalition has walked back its plan to keep Labor’s tax breaks for electric cars. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has been convicted and fined over drug supply charges. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy of jeopardising ceasefire negotiations in the war with Russia. And the good news: Australian tennis player Maya Joint has beaten a record previously held by Ash Barty, becoming the youngest Aussie woman to win a match at a WTA1000 tournament.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
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Last month, the body of a 19-year-old girl, Audrey Griffin, was found in a creek on NSW’s Central Coast.
She had disappeared after walking home from a night out with her friends.
Police said at the time the death was not suspicious. But this week, police charged a 53-year-old man, who was not known to her, with her murder.
On today’s podcast, we are going to explain what we know about the death of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, and we’re also going to take a broader look at what the major parties are promising to do when it comes to domestic violence in this country.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla MaherWant 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.
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A man in his 80s is in a serious condition in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by a teenager outside an early voting centre this afternoon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will be lowered "substantially".
A minor party in New Zealand’s Coalition Government has proposed a bill seeking to legally define “woman” and “man” based on biological sex.
And the good news: Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary has broken a world record in the S9 100 metre swim at the Australian Open Championships.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara SeidlerProducer: Elliot Lawry
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Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at 88 of a stroke and a heart attack. His death means a process called the papal conclave is about to begin, where senior Church leaders will gather in the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world, to elect a new Pope. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about this mysterious process, who the contenders are, and why this all comes down to different colours of smoke.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
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