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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.
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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 heâs sentenced. Residents in Western Australiaâs Dandagaran Shire have been told itâs âtoo late to leaveâ as bushfires spread out of control. And todayâs good news: A pilot in the U.S. state of Alaska has flown a small plane to rural areas to deliver turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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Earlier this week, Independent Senator Fatima Payman accused One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson of racism. The videos of Payman and Hanson went viral online, and have since resulted in another senator, Lidia Thorpe, being suspended from the Senate. It came after Hanson tried to refer Payman to a committee on the basis of her holding dual citizenship and thus being ineligible to sit in Parliament. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the origin of this story, what dual citizenship means for parliamentarians and what's happened since.
Listen: How Pauline Hanson was found guilty of hate speech
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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The NSW police officer found guilty of manslaughter after tasering a 95-year-old aged care resident has been suspended without pay. Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has spent the last sitting day of the year outside the Senate, after she was suspended from proceedings yesterday. Podcaster Joe Rogan has responded to comments by ABC Chair Kim Williams, who said Rogan âpreys on fearâ and âanxietyâ, which he said he finds âdeeply repulsive". And todayâs good news! A hiker has been found and rescued after he was believed lost in a remote part of Canada for five weeks.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after nearly 13 months of fighting. The agreement came into force yesterday and is "designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities". Over the next 60 days, both Israel and Hezbollah will be required to retreat from their current positions in order to meet the demands of the deal. In today's podcast, we discuss how this ceasefire came about, what is included in it and what happens next.You can listen the episode about the death of Hezbollah's leader here.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has now officially come into effect. A third Australian has been hospitalised with suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. NSW police have arrested two people over alleged money laundering linked to a series of scams and sextortion with as many as 300 victims. And in todayâs good news, 17-year-old Sophia Park has become the youngest person to pass the bar exam to become a lawyer in the U.S. state of California.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
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Streaming services are investing more and more in live sporting events and sports documentaries. It's changing how sports stories are told, and how audiences engage with global sporting moments. This week, Formula One confirmed a US car giant is joining the F1 grid in 2026. It comes off the back of the hit Netflix doco-series, Drive to Survive. While the streaming giant has raised the profile of Formula One, it's also turned its attention to other sports. Earlier this month, millions of users tuned in to watch a high-profile boxing match, and there's more to come. In today's deep dive, we discuss how streaming platforms are transforming their sports strategies and findings new audiences.Hosts: George Finlayson and Emma Gillespie
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Tech giants have urged the Australian Government to delay its under-16 social media ban. NSW Police have accepted a âhistoricâ four-year pay deal after the police union reached an agreement with the State Government. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce a 25% tariff on goods from bordering nations Mexico and Canada on his first day back in the White House. And the good news: 13-year-old Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has secured a $200,000 contract to play in the Indian Premier League - their professional cricket.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Achol Arok
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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Two 19-year-olds from Melbourne are among six people to have died from a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were visiting a tourist town in the Southeast Asian country when they fell ill. They were rushed to separate hospitals in Thailand, where they died late last week. Speaking after the death of his daughter, Mark Jones told media in Thailand that Bianca was enjoying âthe trip of a lifetime with one of her best matesâ. The suspected poisoning has also claimed the lives of tourists from Denmark, the U.S. and the UK, in whatâs now become a multi-national investigation. Authorities in Laos have conducted raids and detained some people for questioning, but no one has been charged. Today, weâll take you through everything you need to know about this story.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marlesâ chief of staff is taking legal action against him for allegedly pushing her out of her job, after she complained of bullying in his office. Around 170 people have been arrested in Newcastle after anti-coal protesters formed a blockade to stop boats from entering the cityâs port. Australiaâs most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon has announced her retirement from swimming. And todayâs good news: Researchers from the University of Michigan have found a way to recycle pacemakers, which can then be donated to other countries.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry
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Victoria will roll out its first pill test at a music festival this summer.
35,000 people attending Beyond the Valley will have access to the drug-checking service for the first time, as part of the state governmentâs plans to conduct more trials across Victoria.
Health experts and youth support workers will be stationed at the pop-up pill testing site to analyse drug samples and give advice to young festival-goers.
In todayâs deep dive, youâll hear our chat with Victoriaâs Premier Jacinta Allan on the stateâs lift-off of pill testing, and why she changed her mind on drug harm minimisation.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Harry Sekulich
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Happy Sunday! We are intercepting your podcast feeds mid-weekend to answer all the questions you have about vaping.
Last week, we asked you what you want to know about vaping, and we got hundreds of responses. So today, we're answering your questions! We talk about what is actually in a vape, what we know about the long-term health effects of vaping, and what the current law around vaping is.
This episode is sponsored by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in todayâs podcast. Find out more at health.gov.au/vaping.
If you are looking to quit vaping, here are some resources:
You can go to the My QuitBuddy app, which helps you to track your progress and stay motivated.
You can call Quitline on 13 78 48, where you can confidentially speak to a counsellor.
Another option is to speak to a GP or health professional about the best way for you.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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In this week's wrap of good news, we discuss our obsession with Missy Higgins, the women's sporting teams breaking records and the voice of Afghan girls.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over allegations of war crimes. A British woman has become the fifth tourist to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi to be the countryâs next Attorney-General after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from contention. And the good news: The European Space Agency (ESA) has captured some of the most detailed images of the Sun using its Solar
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Nandini Dhir
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Thereâs been a lot of news this week about planned strikes by the Rail Tram and Bus Union NSW which have since been postponed. Numerous strikes have been held across the health, education, and retail sectors this year, mostly calling for better pay and working conditions. But how do strikes actually work? What role do unions play? And how is an agreement reached?In today's podcast, we strip it back and look into the different types of strike action, some of the ongoing negotiations, and why you might have been looking at alternative modes of travel this week.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Nandini Dhir
Producer: Orla MaherWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click âfollowâ 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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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 21 November:
Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones has died after a suspected poisoning in a tourist town in Laos. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for large parts of Victoria. U.S. prosecutors have charged Indian multi-billionaire Gautam Adani over an alleged fraud scheme, involving bribes to Indian government officials, and cover-up efforts. And the good news: Last nightâs ARIAs saw a record number of 22 First Nations artists nominated for an award.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Harry Sekulich
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Donald Trump takes office in January, but since his recent election win, the U.S. President-elect has been choosing who will join his future administration and cabinet. A range of senior White House positions have already been filled across areas like foreign affairs, environment, border security, and health. On the podcast today weâre going to take you through some of those appointments, from what you need to know about their past, and what theyâll be responsible for in the future.
Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla MaherWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click âfollowâ 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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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 20 November:
Two Melbourne teenagers are on life support in Laos with suspected methanol poisoning. A takeover deal could see mining giant Rio Tinto permanently shut down a uranium mine in the Northern Territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on lowering his country's threshold to justify using nuclear arms. And in todayâs good news, the peak body for General Practitioners says itâs filled all its GP training roles for junior doctors next year â a move that it says will help ease shortages across the country.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Harry Sekulich
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A controversial Government bill has sparked protest inside and outside New Zealandâs Parliament. The bill, which would change the legal interpretation of the countryâs founding treaty, isnât just unpopular with Parliament and Kiwis, itâs not supported by the Prime Minister. In todayâs deep dive, we explain the bill thatâs made world headlines, and why itâs led to such a firm public response.
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 âfollowâ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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Good afternoon. Here are your headlines for 19 November:
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed his party wonât support the Governmentâs planned international student caps. NSW Police have laid additional assault charges against former broadcaster Alan Jones relating to a ninth victim. A New York priest has lost his job at a Brooklyn church following an investigation sparked by the filming of a Sabrina Carpenter music video. And in today's good news, the Fox sisters, Jess and NoĂ©mie, have been honoured with the âDon Awardâ for their performances at the Paris Olympics.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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