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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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Seidler Producer: Elliot Lawry 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting for the 2025 federal election opened around the country today. Pope Francis' cause of death has been officially confirmed by the Vatican. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details of the country's military activities with a Signal chat containing his wife and brother, according to The New York Times. And today's good news: A 10-year-old girl has graduated from a California community college with two degrees. Hosts: Lucy Tassell 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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you might have come across videos from people claiming to be Chinese warehouse operators selling products directly to consumers. These videos, part of a trend called "TikTok Warehouse," promise to deliver products from well-loved brands for a fraction of the usual retail price. In today’s podcast, we're going to explain what's happening with this trend, why it's controversial, and if it has fundamentally changed the relationship between retailers and consumers. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 is not a climate election. Young people voted in droves in 2022 for change, in what was dubbed the ‘climate election’. Yet new polling shows the number of younger Australians listing climate as their top concern has halved since the last election. In its place, cost of living dominates. TDA unpacks why climate change and the environment have subsided as top concerns for young voters, who are instead focusing on how politicians can help reduce financial stress. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma Gillespie 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision, finding that a woman is defined by biological sex under the law. It means transgender women with legal documentation reflecting their transition are not entitled to the same sex discrimination protections as “biological women”. Today, we’ll be breaking down the decision, how it came to be, and what the response to it has been. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An audit of a Sydney hospital has found it “failed” to address significant safety concerns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. tax service, is considering whether to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, according to U.S. media reports. Australia’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4 to 4.1% in March, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. And today’s good news: Scientists have captured footage of a colossal squid in its natural habitat for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funding this week. The prestigious institution has refused to comply with a series of government demands relating to antisemitism and diversity policies. Today, we're unpacking what's happened in this unprecedented standoff between one of America's most elite universities and the White House. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar have clashed over affordable housing policy during a debate at the National Press Club. Chinese airlines have reportedly been ordered to pause all purchases from U.S. aviation manufacturing giant Boeing. Rebel forces in Sudan have declared a rival government, two years since civil war broke out in the region. And today’s good news: Two men have set a new speed climbing record in the Swiss Alps. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Emma Gillespie 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of an IVF mixup that led to a woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby has made global headlines this month. The Brisbane fertility clinic at its centre has launched an investigation, blaming the bungle on “human error”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what happened, the legal questions raised by this story, and what it could mean for the future of Australia's assisted fertility industry. Listen: Can Australia keep up with the booming IVF industry? Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport. The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired. The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House. And today’s good news: The International Cricket Council has announced an initiative to support the development of Afghanistan’s Women’s cricket. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Elliot Lawry 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than three weeks until the Federal Election, first-time home buyers have become a big campaign focus for both major parties. It comes after Labor and the Coalition unveiled their housing policies over the weekend. Labor is promising to cut home deposits for first-time buyers from 20% to 5%, while the Opposition wants to make some mortgage repayments tax deductible. In today's deep dive, we'll break down the latest on these housing policy announcements, and discuss what they could mean for young Aussies. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Harry Sekulich 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have spruiked their parties’ new housing policies as election campaigning continues. A third of Australian school students are failing to reach minimum proficiency standards for maths, new research has found. A teenager in the U.S. has been accused of killing his parents as part of a plan to assassinate Donald Trump. And today’s good news: A simple saliva test could change the way doctors screen for prostate cancer. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Emma Gillespie 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled against a Melbourne lawyer who was fired after chucking a sickie to attend the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide last year. The case has sparked a national conversation about sick leave, when it's appropriate to use it, and what rights employers have when they suspect an employee is lying about needing to take a day off. 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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's good news podcast, we discuss the new accessibility feature on Brisbane's biggest bridge climb, the heartwarming moment Jack Black surprised a fan and the UK's biggest clean up! Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has responded to reports he was allegedly the target of a terror plot last year. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a tropical cyclone will likely form off WA’s north coast this weekend. A woman believed to have been "wrongfully imprisoned” in Russia has been released after 15-months behind bars. And today's good news: Over 40% of the world’s electricity was generated by clean energy in 2024, according to a new report. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell Producer: Emma Gillespie 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to the federal election (three weeks away!) TDA has interviewed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, but we haven’t landed our white whale: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. On today’s podcast, we break the fourth wall to bring you on our journey to interview the man who is trying to lead the Coalition to an election victory. 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 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: The Australian stock market has bounced back after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause. The Coalition has refused to rule out if it will withdraw Australia from the Paris Agreement, if it wins the May 3 election. New Zealand’s Parliament has voted to strike down controversial legislation to alter the country’s founding document. And today’s good news: A new edible biofilm could be used to double the shelf life of perishable food and help reduce wastage. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Emma Gillespie 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election ads are everywhere. On TV, social media, newspapers and in your letterboxes at home. So, does that mean all ads you’re seeing are true? Are they legally required to be true? Well, that’s what we’re going to answer in today’s podcast, unpacking how political communication occurs during an election, what politicians can say during this time, and whether or not they’re allowed to lie. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.