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Today · 18 min
Are gig economy workers safe?
If you live in a major city, every day hundreds of delivery drivers are knocking on doors all around you - dropping off everything from family dinners to pet food. For some of us, these workers are in and out of our lives several times a week, and on Friday, one of them – a Melbourne father – was killed on the job. A man has been charged with his murder. The incident has reignited concerns over gig worker safety. So today, we're looking at what the data says about violence on the job, and what regulations and protections currently exist for this growing work force. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 4 min
Headlines: PM’s summer bushfire warning
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new support for bushfire risk management ahead of what he warned could be a “tough summer”. Embattled retailer David Jones says it’s seen “record levels” of in-store and online sales in the days since the department store’s collapse. Poland has entered its second day of mourning after a deadly far-right terror attack in the city of Krakow. And today’s good news: Archaeologists in Pompeii have opened a wardrobe that sat sealed for nearly 2,000 years, revealing a rare snapshot of life in the Roman city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Host: Emma Gillespie and Adella Beaini Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 18 min
Russell Brand's guilty verdict
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court. Brand pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, and attempted indecent assault relating to offences against six women between 1999 and 2009. He was found guilty of four charges, but acquitted on three others. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what you need to know about the case and what comes next. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Elliot Lawry Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday · 16 min
Why is The Hunger Games having a moment, again?
In 2012, we watched a teenage girl volunteer to take her little sister’s place in a fight to the death. Fourteen years later, we’re still talking about The Hunger Games. What started as a young adult novel in 2008 became a multibillion-dollar film franchise. Now, with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in cinemas on November 19, we’re heading back to Panem. On today’s podcast, we explain what you need to know about the world of The Hunger Games. We also look at why a story inspired by reality TV and a Greek myth feels more relevant now than ever, and what we’re hoping to see when Haymitch’s story hits the big screen. This episode was made in partnership with Roadshow Films. Everything you’ll hear was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 3 min
Headlines: 16th Bondi victim dies in hospital
Today's headlines include: NSW Police has confirmed another death from the Bondi terror attack, almost a year after two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish community event. New Zealand is heading to a federal election tomorrow. Last time the country went to the polls, it resulted in a coalition government headed by Christopher Luxon’s right-wing party National. California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to change more than 500 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. And today’s good news! Australian tennis player Rinky Hijikata has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters tournament, beating five players ranked higher than himself along the way. Host: Anju Dhanushkodi and Lucy Tassell Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 18 min
Is this the death of David Jones?
Australian department store chain David Jones has gone into voluntary administration and is expected to close stores before Christmas, after nearly 200 years of continuous operation. The chain has recruited outside help to manage its finances, with as many as 26 of its 39 stores set to close. In today’s pod, we’ll explain what went wrong for DJs and what might be in store (ha ha) for the franchise in the near future. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 3 min
Headlines: High Court to hear Hanson case
Today's headlines include: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has won her bid to have the nation's top court hear her appeal against a court ruling that she racially vilified Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi. Alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has taken the stand at his trial for the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Education Minister Jason Clare has announced major changes to the national curriculum, including mandatory lessons on democracy, Jewish contributions to Australian society and financial literacy. And today’s good news! NSW has named its nominee for Australian of the year: Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a marine scientist at Macquarie Uni. Host: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 21 min
America delivers its verdict on Trump
Yesterday, after months of build-up, the U.S. finally held its midterm elections. The midterms mark the halfway point in a presidency and determine who controls both houses of Congress. Going into this election, the republicans held both houses… but that has now changed. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk to Billi, who is on the ground in Michigan, about the Democrats taking control of Congress and what it means for the country. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden Executive 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 3 min
Headlines: NT teen faces terrorism charges
Today's headlines include: The Democratic Party is on track to win control of both houses of the U.S. Congress in the midterm elections. A 15-year-old girl has faced terrorism-related charges in a Darwin court. Australia’s highest court has found Uber liable for $81 million in NSW payroll tax. And today’s good news: A patient in Japan has received a breakthrough stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Host: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 19 min
Who gets to move to Australia?
For years, we’ve heard how Australia doesn’t have enough people working as teachers, nurses and tradies. But what if I told you there’s also not enough swimming coaches, hairdressers and meat inspectors? That’s according to the latest data from Australia’s occupation shortage list, which helps shape which jobs employers can sponsor overseas workers for. In today's podcast, we're breaking down how the list is decided, which jobs are no longer in shortage, and how all of this impacts the Government's approach to immigration. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 3 min
Headlines: RBA raises cash rate to 4.85%
Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the official cash rate to 4.85% - the highest level since 2008. Socceroos and Matildas players have launched legal action against Football Australia (FA) as part of a multi-million dollar dispute between the governing body and its national teams. The U.S. military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, on the eve of the midterm elections. And today’s good news: NASA has confirmed the discovery of one of the oldest Martian meteorites ever found on Earth, providing a “rare snapshot” of Mars’ formation. Host: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 2 · 25 min
Why eating disorders are on the rise
More than 18 million people around the world are living with anorexia or bulimia, with adolescents and young adults disproportionately affected. That’s according to a major new global study. It’s the biggest update on these two eating disorders in almost a decade, covering more than 200 countries and three decades of data. The findings, from what’s known as the Global Burden of Disease study, show Australia has the highest rate of anorexia and bulimia compared to any other country, and - as you’re about to hear - the picture could be even worse than we realise. To understand the whole story, I spoke with one of the senior researchers behind the study, Associate Professor Damian Santomauro from the University of Queensland’s School of Public Health for today’s deep dive. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673. Sing up to TDA's Culture Newsletter here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Guest: Associate Professor Damian Santomauro Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 2 · 3 min
Headlines: Lehrmann trial set for 2027
Today's headlines include: Nationals leader Matt Canavan has announced he will try to move to the lower house at the next election, not due until 2028. Days out from the U.S. midterms, a Democrat in the state of Michigan has formally endorsed a Republican candidate for the Senate. Bruce Lehrmann is set to stand trial for rape next year. And today’s good news! The country of Barbados has successfully stopped the transmission of HIV from mother to child, according to the World Health Organisation. Host: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 1 · 14 min
Why are all my friends unemployed?
This is the story of thousands of uni students. They were promised that if they pulled all-nighters, did the internships and put in the extra hours, there’d be a job waiting at the end. But for many young Australians, the graduation gown came off, and the job never came. Last month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed youth unemployment has climbed to 11.1%, the highest it’s been since 2021, when we were grappling with the pandemic. On today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack why young people are being hit so much harder when it comes to unemployment, why it’s not just you struggling to land a job, and how it’s part of a much bigger shift in the job market. Hosts: Avegail Matutina and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Video editors: Avegail Matutina and Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 30 · 3 min
Headlines: Erin Patterson loses appeal
Today's headlines include: Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against her murder convictions and instead been re-sentenced to life behind bars without the possibility of parole. A man could spend life behind bars after allegedly seeking out military and explosives information in preparation for a terrorist attack. Hong Kong leader John Lee has apologised for last year’s deadly apartment tower blaze that killed 168 people in the city’s northern Tai Po district. And today’s good news: A surgeon has removed a man’s cancerous prostate while sitting in a different hospital, in the first known robotic telesurgery between two U.S. locations. Host: Lucy Tassell and Elliot Lawry Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 29 · 25 min
TDA goes to a Trump rally
Next week, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections, giving them the chance to vote for the people representing them in Congress. Ahead of that, TDA editor-in-chief Billi attended a Trump rally in Texas to ask young people what they're thinking, feeling and voting for during these elections. In today's episode, we'll explain what to know about the midterms, and hear from Billi about her experience in Texas. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Elliot Lawry, with a special guest appearance by Billi FitzSimons Producer: Imogen Abbott Executive 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 29 · 3 min
Headlines: Train collision in central Spain
Today's headlines include: Two high-speed trains have crashed into each other in central Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring around 80 more. South Australia’s Royal Commission into AI has opened up for consultation from the public on the tech’s impact on society. Police have closed their investigation into the overdose death of U.S. actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. And today’s good news! The Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup will begin in Wollongong on Friday. Host: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Imogen Abbott 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 28 · 19 min
Are Year 12s giving up on drama?
In 2016, 4,724 students enrolled in drama for NSW's Higher School Certificate. Last year, it was 3,192. And it's not just NSW, the share of Year 12 students taking drama has fallen in every state and territory that publishes the data. The curtain hasn't come down on the subject, but the cast list has been getting shorter. Today, we look at what researchers, teachers and education departments say is behind it. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emily Donohoe Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 28 · 3 min
Headlines: Inflation rises ahead of RBA meeting
Today's headlines include: Australia’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.3% in September, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australia's biggest listed casino company has been hit with a $260 million fine. Exit polls have pointed to a deadlock in Israel’s first election since October 7 2023. And today’s good news: A world-first mission is aiming to clean up space junk from earth’s orbit. Host: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Avegail Matutina 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 27 · 19 min
Australia’s least ethical fashion brands
White Fox, Ghanda, Bec & Bridge, LSKD. These are the names of some of the biggest fashion brands in Australia. They’re also apparently some of the least ethical. That’s according to a new report which ranked Aussie fashion brands based on how they treat workers and the planet. In today’s podcast we’re going to take you through everything the report found, and what the brands included had to say about it. Host: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler Guest: Jason Daniel, LSKD Founder and CEO Producer: Rosa Bowden 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 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. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. Shot on Fujifilm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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