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Why the WHO declared an Ebola emergency

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the first time this strain has caused an outbreak in over a decade, and right now there is no approved vaccine or treatment for it.

Today we’ll bring you up to speed on everything you need to know about the outbreak and what it means around the world.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: Treasurer defends Govt's tax changes

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:53:35 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended Labor’s tax changes against backlash, saying the party breaking its election promise was worthwhile because it will fix the “broken status quo in housing”.
A group of six people quarantining in Perth, including four Australians, have tested negative for hantavirus after a deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced plans to strengthen his country’s military presence on the border with South Korea.
And today’s good news! Tunisia has become the 31st country worldwide to eliminate trachoma, an infectious disease that can lead to blindness.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Why is PCOS getting a new name?

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

After more than a decade of research and campaigning, one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women around the world has been given a new name.

PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – is now called Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

The change is in part thanks to Australian led research out of Monash University. Today, we're going to explain what this condition actually is, why the name has changed, and what it means for the millions of people living with it.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot Lawry
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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What are microplastics?

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Have you ever seen TikToks of people chopping on a plastic board, then pointing out all the tiny particles supposedly ending up in your food?

They’re everywhere. But how worried should we actually be? And if there is a real risk, what can we do about it?

Today, I’m speaking with Dr Nick Chartres from the University of Sydney about what the evidence says, and what you need to know.

A quick note before we start. This podcast was made possible by our friends at the University of Sydney. As always, TDA has independently written and produced all editorial content for this podcast without commercial influence.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Guest: Dr Nick Chartres, University of Sydney
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: Hantavirus cruise passengers land in WA

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Passengers from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak have touched down in Western Australia, where they’ll spend at least three weeks in quarantine.
The bus involved in yesterday’s deadly crash in Queensland’s Whitsundays region was a tourist charter, officials have revealed.
Solomon Islands Parliament has elected a new prime minister, a week after Jeremiah Manele was ousted by a no-confidence vote.
And today’s good news: A philanthropist in the U.S. has announced he’ll cover the senior-year debts of 176 textile graduates from North Carolina State University.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Why did Alex Murdaugh win a retrial?

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

CW: Today's episode contains details about family violence. If this episode raises anything for you, help is available. Contact 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732.

If you've looked for a true crime documentary to watch on any number of streaming services over the past few years, you've probably encountered the Murdaugh case. A complex story of murder that played out in documentaries, the podcasts, or a drama miniseries.

This week, the story got a new chapter nobody saw coming. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions and life sentence, ordering a new trial in the killings of his wife and son.

On today’s podcast, we’re going to break down the story of Alex Murdaugh, these latest developments, and what happens next.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: Trump begins trade talks in China

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

U.S. President Donald Trump has called China's Xi Jinping a great leader and a friend as they kick off two days of talks ‌set to cover trade, the Iran war, and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
Former Jacqui Lambie Network senator Tammy Tyrrell has announced she is joining the Labor Party.
Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak will soon return to Australia, after the Government confirmed a flight has been secured for the evacuees.
And today’s good news! A Spanish cyclist won a stage of one of the world’s biggest races despite taking an accidental detour and crashing his bike.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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What we've learned from the Royal Commission

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Today marks the end of the first block of public hearings for the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Over the past fortnight, we’ve heard the lived experiences of Jewish Australians and their experiences with antisemitism.

In today’s podcast, we’ll explain where we’re at with the royal commission, what we learnt from the interim report and where to next.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: British PM facing increasing pressure to resign

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Listen to our Federal Budget deep dive here.

Today's headlines include:

The Opposition has criticised the Federal Budget handed down by the Government on Tuesday night, accusing the prime minister of breaking promises and lying to Australians.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing increased pressure to step down after his party, the UK Labour Party, saw major losses in elections last week.
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed he will step down at the end of his contract in 2027.
And today’s good news! An actor who plays a football-obsessed player in Ted Lasso, a dramatised TV series about an English team, has become a professional player in real life.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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What's in the Federal Budget for you?

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

It is budget time - and this budget has been described by Treasurer Jim Chalmers as the most ambitious one in decades. It included changes to negative gearing, to the capital gains tax discount, to trust funds and more. So what will this mean for you? We have the TDA team in Canberra to break it all down for you.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: Australian soldier dies during training

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

The Federal Budget will be handed down tonight, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers to deliver his address at 7:30pm.
An Australian Army soldier has died during a parachuting training course at Jervis Bay on the NSW South Coast.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire ‌with Iran is "on life support" after receiving Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal.
And today's good news: Eurovision is officially kicking off, with the first of two semi finals to be broadcast tomorrow morning in Australia.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Are the Liberals still Australia's conservatives?

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

“Change or die.” Those were some of the first words spoken by Angus Taylor as the Liberal party’s newly installed leader in February. But three months later, the Liberal Opposition has suffered an historic loss at the Farrer by-election, losing control of a seat in southern NSW that it held for nearly 80 years.

The significance of the loss is overshadowed only by the historic victory for One Nation candidate David Farley, who becomes the first One Nation MP elected to Federal Parliament’s House of Reps. The result has left voters and politicians wondering… Are the Liberals still Australia’s leading conservative party? We’ll unpack that question in today’s deep dive.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: More hantavirus cases as ship evacuated

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:46:30 +0000

Today's headlines include:

A pair of Islamic State-linked women charged with slavery offences will remain behind bars after postponing their bid for bail.
The Queensland Government says it’s cleared a backlog of 601 rape kits after a DNA lab scandal prompted a statewide review.
Health officials are preparing to quarantine four Australian citizens and a permanent resident after a hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
And today's good news: Dutch royalty has officially opened the 74th Canadian Tulip Festival – an annual tradition commemorating the key role Canadian troops played in liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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How the ABC lost out on Bluey's millions

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

If you've got kids in your life, there's a decent chance you can hum the Bluey theme song right now. The Brisbane-made show about a family of Blue Heelers has become one of the biggest kids shows in history, with a feature film coming to cinemas in 2027.

But here's the thing: most of the money from it isn't coming back to Australia. On today's podcast, we're breaking down the deal that sees Bluey's millions flow overseas, and why the ABC is now openly saying it got it wrong.

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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What does life with MS really look like?

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Right now, nearly 38,000 Australians are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), however, fewer than one in three Australians have heard of MS, and among those who have, most still don't believe people living with it can lead active, happy lives. But the modern reality can look very different.

Nine in 10 Australians with the most common form of MS, relapsing-remitting MS, say they feel positive about their future. With the right support and access to modern treatments, 92% say they can live life fully. They just need the rest of us to catch up.

So where did this gap come from, and why hasn't it caught up with us yet? We'll take you through the findings from the research in today's deep dive.

Watch Emma's interview with Meg Maskell here.

TDA team note: Today’s episode is proudly supported by Novartis, with expert input from MS Australia. As always, TDA has independently written and produced all editorial content for this podcast without commercial influence.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsGuests: Meg Maskell and Dr Tennille Luker, Head of Research at MS Australia.
Producer: Rosa Bowden

To find out more visit msaustralia.org.au.Findings from MS My Way Survey, Novartis, Australia, 2025. Data on file. AU-30416 | April 2026.

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Headlines: ISIS-linked woman denied bail

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:47:19 +0000

Today's headlines include:

A woman accused of joining Islamic State will remain behind bars after a judge denied her bail request.
The United States and Iran have exchanged fire in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party has seen significant losses in this week’s local and regional elections.
And today’s good news: An Australian-Indian dancer has become the first to perform a South Asian dance form at Sydney Dance Company (SDC).

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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100 years of Sir David Attenborough

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The man who made you cry over a walrus, root for a penguin, reassess your relationship with plastics and taught you the true meaning of the circle of life, turns 100 today. Today we're looking at the life and legacy of Sir David Attenborough, and what his century on Earth has meant for us all, including Australians.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

You can watch Tom Tilley's 2019 interview with David Attenborough here.

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Headlines: ISIS fighters' wives arriving in Aus

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:12:04 +0000

Today's headlines include:

A group of Australian women who married ISIS fighters, and their children, are due to land back in the country in the coming hours.
A passenger onboard the cruise ship affected by an outbreak of hantavirus has told Spanish media one of the people onboard has returned to Australia.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced plans to force gas-exporting companies to reserve 20% of their product for Australians.
And today’s good news! An American physical therapist has become the first woman to win the overall title at the Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon in the U.S. state of Arizona – a 400km race.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Avegail Matutina

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The AFL's mental health reckoning

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Last month, AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced a mental health episode on the field in a game televised across the country. Days later, the 24-year-old was hospitalised, with his Club calling for privacy. Then, earlier this week, the AFL fined Carlton $75,000 for its handling of Hollands’ episode. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what happened, plus the calls for more mental health support in the AFL.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: Alleged Bondi gunman faces new charges

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:57:57 +0000

Today's headlines include:

The 24-year-old man accused of carrying out the deadly Bondi Beach attack is facing new charges, in addition to existing terrorism, murder, and attempted murder charges.
Three child protection workers in the Northern Territory have been stood down over their handling of a welfare case involving Kumanjayi Little Baby.
A group of women and children connected to ISIS will arrive in Australia tomorrow, after years in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.
And today’s good news: Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have located a long-lost manuscript of the earliest known poem written in the English language.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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The deadly cruise ship rat virus outbreak

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A luxury cruise ship is stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a rare virus killed three passengers.

The World Health Organisation has confirmed the on board outbreak as hantavirus, a disease spread by rodents. At least four Aussies are among the 150 passengers now stuck on board the cruise liner, with the risk of the virus spreading.

Today we're breaking down what hantavirus is, how it got onto the ship, and what's happening to those still on board.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: RBA raises interest rates to 4.35%

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:09:05 +0000

Today's headlines include:

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has blamed ongoing global and domestic uncertainty for its decision to lift interest rates for a third straight meeting.
National electric vehicle sales have surged to a new record for the second consecutive month.
The U.S. and Iran have launched new attacks ‌in the Persian Gulf as they wrestle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
And today’s good news: Eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has won the Gold Coast Pro, her first title since coming out of retirement.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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What happened to Kumanjayi Little Baby?

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode discusses distressing themes, and includes references to a First Nations person who has died.

At 11:30pm on Saturday, 25 April, a five-year-old girl was put to bed at a home in Alice Springs. Two hours later, NT Police received a call from her distraught mother, saying the girl was missing. What followed was one of the Northern Territory's biggest ever searches, a murder charge, a riot, and political and community uproar. Today we're explaining the disappearance and death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

13 YARN: 13 92 76
Lifelife: 13 11 14

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: Antisemitism royal commission hearings begin

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:51:36 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have begun in Sydney, with the daughter of a Bondi terror attack victim appearing as the first witness.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation's leader.
A British tanker has reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would start helping ships stranded in the Gulf.
And today’s good news: The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has named its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Should media companies be funded by big tech?

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Last week, the federal government finally announced a long awaited draft that is set to regulate the relationship between social media companies and news companies. Now, this comes after a number of years of consultation, of which TDA was a part. And it's now up to the tech companies and news companies to respond to the draft before it's set to hit parliament later in the year. In today's podcast we'll explain what the legislation sets out to achieve and how it might impact your social media feeds.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: Calls for calm in Alice Springs

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:50:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

The partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been charged with rape after police raided a Gold Coast apartment.
Fresh alcohol bans have been imposed in Alice Springs where violence erupted last night, following the arrest of child murder suspect Jefferson Lewis.
A group of activists arrested on board dozens of aid ships bound for Gaza have been moved to the Greek island of Crete, Israel has confirmed.
And today’s good news: A world first clinical trial of a tiny brain implant for treatment-resistant depression has been given the go-ahead in the U.S.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Why Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Rebel Wilson is back in court this week, this time as the defendant in one of the most high-profile defamation cases in recent history.

It all centres on the production of an Aussie film called The Deb, which marks Wilson’s debut as a director. If you've been following along and finding the case a bit confusing, don't worry.

On today's podcast, we're going through everything you need to know: how we got here, what's happened at trial so far, and what comes next.

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Headlines: Oil prices at four year high

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:02:11 +0000

Today's headlines include:

First Nations people are advised the following story contains the name of a person who has died. Northern Territory Police have found a body in the search for a five-year-old girl, who was reported missing from her bed near Alice Springs early on Sunday morning.
Oil prices are at a four year high, jumping 6% to almost $170 a barrel of Brent crude.
The Australian white supremacist who killed 51 Muslims at two Christchurch mosques in 2019 has lost an attempt to rescind his guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted murder charges.
And today’s good news! Australia has become the 30th country worldwide to eliminate trachoma, an infectious disease that can lead to blindness.

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Why Elon Musk is in court over ChatGPT

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

This week, two of the biggest tech founders in the world, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are facing off in court over claims one of them “stole a charity”. It’s a story about how the company behind ChatGPT was created, who its serving and what it was intended to do. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the story behind the headlines and what this could mean for the future of one of the biggest AI companies in the world.

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Headlines: Annual inflation surges to 4.6%

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Inflation has increased to a near three-year high, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced.
A second man has been charged over an incident where he allegedly mimicked the Bondi massacre and abused bystanders.
The U.S. communications regulator has ordered a review of Disney’s broadcast TV licences amid White House criticism of Jimmy Kimmel.
And today’s good news: An English football club has confirmed plans to construct the first purpose-built stadium for women’s football in the UK and Europe.

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Are gas companies ripping off Australia?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The conflict in the Middle East has sent global oil and gas prices surging, and it's put a long-running debate about Australia's gas tax back at the centre of politics. Australia is one of the world's biggest exporters of natural gas, but what do we actually get back for it? Today we'll explain the debate, and the Senate inquiry trying to answer that question just weeks before the federal budget.

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Headlines: Search expands for missing 5yo in NT

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

First Nations trackers have joined the search for a missing five-year-old girl, allegedly abducted near Alice Springs on Saturday night.
Victims’ families have marked the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre at a commemorative service in Tasmania today.
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated a conservative former Republican congressman as ambassador to Australia.
And today’s good news: A stolen 2,500 year old golden helmet has been returned to its home country of Romania.

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Another assassination attempt on Trump

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

On Saturday night, U.S. President Donald Trump was hosting an annual black-tie dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel for the country’s top journalists and government officials, when the sounds of shots rang out.

We now know there was a man with a gun sprinting towards the ballroom, but he never made it inside before he was tackled by security guards.

It marked yet another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life.

Today, we’ll tell you what you need to know.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
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The Government's NDIS cuts, explained

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Late last week, NDIS Minister Mark Butler announced major changes to the NDIS, Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, in an attempt to cut rising costs.

Under the changes, every single person on the scheme will be reassessed from 2028, with a view to moving people with “lower needs” to other supports.

In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the context to the government’s decision, the changes themselves and what the response has been.

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Headlines: Govt secures extra 100 million litres of diesel

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:46:28 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Australia has secured an extra 100 million litres of diesel, under a new deal between the Federal Government and fuel companies Ampol and BP.
Australia's financial services watchdog is cracking down on influencers sharing unauthorised financial advice online.
One person is dead and five others are injured after a shooting at a shopping centre in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
And today’s good news: Aussie researchers have found a compound from seaweed that can significantly reduce the amount of methane produced by cows.

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The rise of people betting on wars

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Right now, as you’re listening to this podcast, millions of people are earning money by gambling on war. Hedging their bets on when the next missile strike will happen, whether a ceasefire will hold, or whether a foreign government will fall.

It’s called prediction markets… and on today’s podcast we're explaining what they are, why they're booming, and why they're becoming one of the most controversial corners of the internet.

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Headlines: Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions changed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:59 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail conditions have been varied to allow him to contact his ex-wife to organise custody of their two children.
Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after ‌U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
The Queensland Government has passed a law to expand the number of offences where judges can hand down the same sentences to children and adults.
And today’s good news! A trial of a new therapy for bowel cancer has seen a 0% rate of relapse.

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The PM answers your questions

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A war with Iran, a fuel supply crisis, and warnings of a recession. Those are the three topics I put to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese when he came into The Daily Aus’ offices yesterday for a sit-down interview. In today’s episode, you’ll hear his perspective on his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, if the prices of essential groceries are about to go up, and his considerations for the upcoming budget.

Hosts: Billi FitzSions and Zara Seidler
Guest: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
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Headlines: Govt to cut 160K NDIS recipients

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:47:57 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Eligibility rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be tightened as the Government looks to cut 160,000 recipients.
A fourth person has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.
Australia’s internet watchdog has put video game giants on notice over grooming and extremism concerns.
And today’s good news: A popular skincare ingredient could be used to fight drug-resistant bacteria, according to new research.

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The TikTok singer accused of murder

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

CW: Before we get into today’s deep dive, we wanted to give you a quick heads up that this episode discusses distressing themes, including sexual abuse. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can reach out to 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

A missing 13-year-old. A body found in a car boot by chance. A matching tattoo. And a 21-year-old TikTok star with 22 million Spotify listeners potentially facing the death penalty.

Today, we’re explaining the case against U.S. singer d4vd from the very beginning.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
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Headlines: NZ PM survives leadership vote

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with her Lebanese and Pakistani counterparts on a ceasefire in the Middle East, as uncertainty surrounds negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
Christopher Luxon will stay on as Prime Minister of New Zealand after surviving a confidence vote.
A smoking ban for people born after 2008 has passed UK Parliament, more than two years after the bill was first tabled.
And today’s good news: Archaeologists have discovered an ancient water temple in north-east Egypt.

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What’s going on with Australia’s protest laws?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Australia’s protest laws are being tested in multiple states. Over the weekend, dozens were arrested in Brisbane, after demonstrations opposing Qld’s new hate speech. Just days earlier, a NSW court struck down protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack. Today we’ll unpack what's going on in each state, where protests laws are at federally, and what it all means for your right to protest.

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Headlines: U.S-Israel ceasefire with Iran in doubt

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

The ceasefire in the U.S-Israel war with Iran is in doubt after the U.S. fired on an Iranian cargo ship, then seized it.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has foreshadowed some of the measures the Government could implement in the upcoming Federal Budget, the first since the 2025 election.
A man in the U.S. state of Louisiana has killed eight children, seven of whom were his own, and critically wounded their mother and another woman.
And today’s good news! Australian golfer Hannah Green has won the prestigious LA Championship for the third time.

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The illegal monopoly of Ticketmaster

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Last week, a jury in the U.S. found the world's biggest ticketing company was running an illegal monopoly. The landmark verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster is the latest in a case that could have implications for music fans around the world. On today's podcast, we’re going to go through everything you need to know about the trial including what the jury actually found, what happens next, and what it means for Australian concert-goers.

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons
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Headlines: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:59:49 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the latest round of criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump about military assistance in the Middle East.
Former SAS soldier and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail, ten days after his arrest at Sydney Airport.
St Kilda Football Club will appeal a ban handed down to one of its players over a homophobic slur.
And today’s good news: Children and families can now stream Auslan-interpreted episodes of the iconic Aussie kid’s show ‘Bluey’.

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The boycott that launched Coachella

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Over the next few days, thousands of festival goers will descend on a valley in the Californian desert to attend the sold-out second weekend of Coachella 2026.

The festival is one of the biggest of its kind, with the star power of its global headliners rivalled only by its a-list attendees. But the Coachella of the past was a very different festival, one born out of a protest led by Pearl Jam, and an artist boycott against Ticketmaster.

Today we’ll explore how Coachella started, and what’s happened between then and now.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
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Headlines: Govt gives update on oil refinery fire

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:47:22 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has given an update on the national fuel supply, hours after firefighters extinguished a major blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries.
The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled the state government’s protest restrictions after the Bondi terrorist attack infringed on residents’ constitutional rights.
A recount has been ordered in the South Australian seat of Narungga, after dozens of uncounted ballots were sent to the state’s electoral commission.
And today’s good news: Australia’s rarest reptile has been found in a national park in New South Wales.

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What's happening with the global economy?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

There's a word economists really hate saying out loud. The IMF just handed the world three possible futures - weaker, worse, and severe - and in the worst case, it says we're on the brink of that word. A war in the Middle East, oil at $100 a barrel, and the sharpest global warning in years. On today’s podcast, we're asking one of Australia's sharpest economic minds, economist from The Australia Institute Greg Jericho, on whether it's time to start saying it out loud.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emma Gillespie
Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist of the Australia Institute
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Headlines: Gina Rinehart forced to pay millions to rivals

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:47:20 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart could be forced to share hundreds of millions of dollars from her iron ore empire after two rival mining dynasties won parts of a bitter legal battle against the billionaire.
Virgin Australia has become the latest airline to announce it will raise fares and cut its number of domestic flights amid the global fuel supply shortage.
The High Court has ruled Victoria’s political donation laws aren’t in line with the Australian Constitution.
And today’s good news: A French man has won an original Picasso painting after he entered a charity raffle supporting Alzheimer’s research.

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The Liberals’ immigration plan

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor delivered his first major policy speech since becoming leader of the Liberal Party.

In it, Taylor unveiled his party’s new immigration plan, which he argued must discriminate based on values. In today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack what this immigration policy is and why Taylor argues Australia’s system needs to change.

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Headlines: Australia joins global Hormuz emergency talks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:58:40 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Australia will be among dozens of countries to attend emergency talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. continues its blockade of the area.
NSW Police has launched an internal investigation after claims a trainee raped a fellow police recruit.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government following this week’s by-elections.
And today’s good news: Marie-Louise Eta has become the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five football leagues.

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The Govt's crackdown on gambling ads

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

In case you missed it, the Federal Government announced it intends to introduce a ban on several forms of gambling ads.

It will mean no gambling ads’ on players’ uniforms, in stadiums, or with celebrities. But, many think these

We’ll tell you what you need to know about the new reforms, and why they have been controversial, in today’s podcast.

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Headlines: Three Vic Cabinet ministers to quit Parliament

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Three members of the Victorian Cabinet have announced they will quit Parliament ahead of the upcoming state election, due in November.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz following failed ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced she has fired a party worker who was jailed for rape.
And today’s good news! U.S. scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a safe, reversible male contraceptive.

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Why the UK banned Kanye

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

It started as a festival announcement and ended with a government ban, a cancelled event, and a very pointed statement from the British Prime Minister.

On today’s podcast, we’re going to take a closer look at how exactly the UK government barred Kanye West from entering the UK.

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Headlines: Albanese secures fuel deal with Singapore

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:58:38 +0000

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Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reached a deal with Singapore today that will guarantee more fuel supply to Australia.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump has denied that she had any relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible,” a day after it bombed its capital Beirut with airstrikes that killed more than 300 people.
And today’s good news: The teenage birth rate in the U.S. has fallen to a historic low in the U.S.

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Why is Depop being sued?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Second hand fashion giant Depop is being sued in a U.S. court over hidden fees.

A woman in California alleges many Depop users may be unaware of the digital platform's mandatory checkout fees. She’s calling for better transparency, and an undisclosed financial sum.

Thousands of Depop's 56.3 million registered users could potentially sign on to the lawsuit – what’s known as a class action. We’ll explain everything you need to know in today’s deep dive.

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Headlines: Israeli strikes kill 250 in Lebanon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Israel has carried out major strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 250 people, in the first hours of a disputed ceasefire agreement in the war with Iran.
Bruce Lehrmann has lost his last chance to appeal his failed Federal Court defamation case against Channel 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, with the High Court refusing to hear his appeal.
A woman has been charged with assault in Sydney after allegedly attacking a man with a hammer in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning.
And today’s good news! An Australian-Sri Lankan playwright has won the Windham-Campbell prize, a major literary award in the U.S which gives writers 175,000 U.S. dollars - that’s almost a quarter of a million Australian dollars.

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Wait, is the war in Iran over?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The hostilities between the US and Iran have, for now, paused, following a tense couple of days.

In the course of a few hours, we went from US President Donald Trump threatening the end of a whole civilisation to a two-way ceasefire being announced by both the US and Iran.

In today’s podcast, we’ll walk you through the dramatic timeline, and the events that led to the current ceasefire coming into force.

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Headlines: Global oil prices fall

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:52:08 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Israel has given its support to a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran, but warned the agreement does not include Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Australian and global share markets have lifted after news the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in custody for over a week after being charged with multiple war crimes.
And today’s good news: Researchers have identified an important juvenile green sea turtle habitat on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

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The war crime charges against Ben Roberts-Smith

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Ben Roberts Smith has been arrested for war crimes, in what will become the most significant war crimes prosecution in Australian history.

Once celebrated as an Australian war hero, the allegations surrounding Ben Roberts Smith have dominated news headlines for years and this an end is the culmination of a five-year investigation.

The former soldier now faces life in prison.

We’ll tell you everything you need to know in today’s deep dive.

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Headlines: EV sales reach record high

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith could face life in prison after he was arrested over alleged war crimes.
Electric-vehicle sales have reached a new high in Australia, as motorists respond to surging fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
Two severe cyclones are causing havoc in the South Pacific, bringing wild weather to parts of Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
And today’s good news: NASA’s Artemis II mission has begun its journey back to earth after a history-making spaceflight around the moon.

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NASA's plan to send humans to Mars

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

As we speak, four astronauts are on their way to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. They are not landing on the moon, they're orbiting it. The journey will take them further into space than any human has gone before. And it’s all part of NASA’s plan to have humans land on the moon in 2028, and then to have astronauts travel to Mars as early as the 2030s.

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Why peptides are taking over TikTok

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

If you've spent any time on social media lately, chances are you have come across peptides. They’re the new injectable wellness craze that influencers say are the secret to getting fitter, looking better, and living longer. On today’s podcast, I spoke to an expert to figure out what peptides actually are, whether they work, and if this is something we should be worried about.

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The true story of the Kennedy family

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

One show on Disney+ has dominated social media conversations in recent weeks: Love Story, the John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette biographical series. It’s introduced these Kennedy figures to a whole new generation, but not without criticism. Today, we unpack everything you need to know about the show and how audiences have responded.

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Headlines: PM announces new gambling ad regulations

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new regulations on gambling ads, almost three years after Labor members recommended a crackdown.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Americans on Wednesday night (local time), threatening to bomb Iran to “the Stone Ages where they belong.”
Mouse populations are reaching plague proportions across Australia's key cropping zones, with scientists warning farmers to remain on high alert.
And today’s good news! NASA has successfully launched its Artemis II mission, which will see the most powerful rocket the space organisation has ever built fly around the moon.

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Why vaping is worse than we thought

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Vaping causes cancer. It might sound like something you probably already knew but for the first time, we have research to confidently back the claim. That’s thanks to an international team of experts led by Aussie scientists, and you’re going to hear from one of them in today’s deep dive.

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Headlines: Albanese to address nation on fuel crisis

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:02:31 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make a pandemic-style address to the nation on the fuel supply crisis tonight.
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the UK and other nations of failing to support American efforts to secure global oil supplies.
Victorian officials have officially confirmed the death of fugitive police-killer Dezi Freeman, after the formal identification of his body.
And today’s good news: Asia is getting its own Eurovision Song Contest, with artists from at least 10 countries set to compete in Bangkok this November.

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Why everything is about to be 20c cheaper

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Some significant cost of living measures have been announced over the last few days, promising to lower the price of everyday transactions. From cheaper fuel to a ban on card surcharges, we’ll take you through everything you need to know in today’s deep dive.

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Headlines: ABC tentative pay deal reached

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:50:59 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned it could take up to two weeks for fuel-price relief measures to flow through to consumers.
ABC management and staff have reached a tentative agreement following the national broadcaster’s first major strike in decades.
An attack on a Michigan synagogue earlier this month has ‌been declared an “act of terrorism” by U.S. investigators.
And today’s good news: Astronomers have found one of the rarest stars in the known universe, a “stellar fossil” that carries chemical traces of the very first stars ever born.

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Dezi Freeman's seven-month escape from police

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, one of Australia’s biggest manhunts in history came to an end with the news that police had shot dead a man believed to be fugitive Dezi Freeman.

You might remember that name - last August Freeman killed two police officers at a property in regional Victoria. And he’s been on the run ever since. Until yesterday.

Today, we will go through what we know about the killing of one of Australia’s most-wanted criminals.

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Headlines: Govt to halve fuel excise

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:50:18 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the Government will halve the fuel excise for the next three months, in a bid to bring down petrol prices.
Victoria Police have shot and killed Dezi Freeman, the man who killed two police officers in the state’s north-east last August.
The Israeli military has suspended a group of soldiers who allegedly attacked CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank.
And today's good news: Australian researchers are teaming up with international scientists to restore coral reefs around the world.

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Kyle Sandilands' $100m legal fight

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

How did an argument about astrology lead to Australia's biggest radio show being cancelled and a $100 million lawsuit? Today we're taking you inside the legal showdown between broadcaster ARN and the highest paid man in Australian media history, Kyle Sandilands.

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Headlines: Govt insists fuel supply is secure

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

The Government has insisted Australia has enough fuel, and that shortages are being driven by panic buying.
Communities along the north coast of Western Australia are bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle, which is set to make landfall in the coming hours.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days, claiming negotiations to end the war were going “very well”.
And today’s good news: Marine biologists have captured the first video of a sperm whale calf being born, with the footage revealing the species shares a complex social cohesion.

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The first social media addiction trial

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

If you've ever felt like social media is designed to make it feel impossible to put your phone down, a jury in the U.S. just agreed with you. They’ve ordered Meta and YouTube to pay for it. This landmark trial was the first in a series of court cases that could reshape how social media works worldwide. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how we got here, and what it means for the future of the world’s most popular apps.

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Headlines: State & federal leaders to hold fuel crisis talks

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

State and federal leaders are set to hold emergency talks on the developing fuel crisis next week.
Iran is still weighing a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Middle East, despite an initial negative reaction, according to Pakistani intermediaries.
Australia and Germany have announced plans to host members of each other’s militaries, as Europe looks to rely less on the U.S.
And today’s good news: A new pair of AI-powered glasses could give people with dementia a helpful boost.

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Your questions about the Iran war, answered

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:41:03 +0000

This week marks one month since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began. As the conflict enters its fourth week, peace deal talks are underway, missile attacks continue across the Middle East, and the economic impact is being felt around the world. Today, we're doing something a little different - we're bringing the TDA team into the studio to get their biggest questions about the war answered.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Guests: Rosa Bowden, Emma Gillespie, Lucy Tassell, Orla Maher
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Headlines: ABC staff strike for first time in 20 years

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

ABC staff have walked off the job, marking the public broadcaster’s first major industrial action in 20 years.
The Federal Government has introduced legislation that could see fuel companies fined up to $100 million for misleading customers.
A court in the U.S. state of New Mexico has fined Meta $US375 million ($AU539m) for violating child exploitation laws.
And today’s good news: For the second time this year, endangered mountain gorilla twins have been born at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Germany's celebrity deepfake scandal

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Today we’re bringing you a story out of Germany. Unless you’re tapped in to German celebrity culture, you won’t have heard of any of the people involved. And I will say now, the details are distressing. But we still think it’s worth discussing, because this story could have happened anywhere, to anyone. And that’s because it involves sexual AI deepfakes. Here’s what to know about the deepfake scandal making headlines in Germany.

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Headlines: Australia and EU sign free-trade deal

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:50:13 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Australia and the European Union have agreed to a new free-trade deal, aimed at reducing tariffs and expanding exports.
Under 16-year-olds in Queensland will be banned from riding e‑scooters and e‑bikes, while riders over 16 must hold at least a learner’s licence, the State Government has announced.
At least 66 people have died and dozens are injured after a Colombian military plane crashed in the country’s southern Amazon region.
And today’s good news: A decades-long archeological dig in Egypt has uncovered to-do lists and receipts dating back 3,000 years.

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Why voters are turning to One Nation

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Over the weekend, South Australians voted in a state election. Labor was returned to Government with a decisive victory under Premier Peter Malinauskas, as the polls had predicted. The Liberals suffered another historic defeat but a party that barely existed in the state four years ago, One Nation, finished second. It comes ahead of another important poll, a federal by-election in a historically safe Liberal seat. Today, we’ll explore the rise of One Nation and where Aus politics is headed.

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Headlines: Vic & Tas teachers to strike over pay

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:50:36 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Thousands of public school students in Victoria and Tasmania are being told to stay home tomorrow, as teachers plan to walk off the job over pay disputes.
The Federal Government has announced a snap review into how the war in the Middle East is impacting grocery supplies.
Kyle Sandilands has launched legal proceedings against ARN for cancelling his radio contract.
And today’s good news: Colonies of the monarch butterfly species have boomed in Mexico, according to new data from the World Wildlife Fund.

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The AI model built on billions of Pokémon GO images

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The developer of Pokemon GO has revealed a new use for the billions of images captured by its users over the years - AI mapping technology. Earlier this month, the company announced the tech will be used to help delivery robots navigate city streets. The announcement has raised questions about the ethics of how the data was collected, including the nature of player consent.

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Investing 101: Your investing questions, answered

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In today's podcast, we're breaking down everything you were too embarrassed to ask about investing, from what a trade actually is to how you make money without a finance degree. If the words "ETF" or "portfolio" make your eyes glaze over, this one's for you.

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Headlines: Cyclone makes landfall in Qld, tracks towards NT

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

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Today's headlines include:

A powerful category four cyclone has made landfall on Australia's northern coast, bringing destructive wind gusts.
Israel has launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, a spokesperson for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed.
FIFA has ruled all women’s football teams competing in world tournaments must have a woman head or assistant coach.
And today’s good news: A university in Hawai’i has removed more than 84,000 kilos of waste from the North Pacific Ocean.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emily Donohoe
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Why France is trying to ban Shein

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Today we're looking at the legal battle in France over whether ultra fast-fashion giant Shein should be suspended after it was found selling child sexual abuse material on its platform.

If the government wins, Shein could be banned in the country for three months.

We’ll tell you need to know about the French Government’s fight against fast fashion companies in today’s podcast.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: PM announces fuel supply taskforce to address shortages

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new fuel supply taskforce to address shortages triggered by the Middle East Conflict.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which is a category five cyclone, is heading towards far north Queensland and expected to make landfall around 10am AEST on Friday in a remote community north of Cairns.
The Australian stock market has fallen significantly today amid the continued conflict in the Middle East, with the ASX200 falling by 1.53%.
And today’s good news: The annual World Happiness report has found that Finland is the happiest land in the world for the ninth year in a row.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Labor's plan to tax the wealthy

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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A 1999 tax discount designed to get Australians investing is now being blamed for locking young people out of the housing market. Two decades later, the government that introduced it is long gone… and the one now in power is eyeing whether to change it. Another big tax change that’s already been confirmed will reshape how the wealthiest Australians are taxed on their super. We’ll unpack everything you need to know about Labor’s moves to tax the wealthy in today’s deep dive.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

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An Australian military base in the Middle East has sustained minor damage from an Iranian missile, the Prime Minister has confirmed.
The NSW parliament has banned symbols affiliated with recently outlawed hate group, Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Cuba has reconnected its energy grid and brought its largest oil-fired power plant back online, following a 29-hour nationwide blackout.
And today’s good news: An 11-year-old in the UK has designed a pair of glasses which make it easier for people with dyslexia to read.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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The fall of the world’s biggest youth media company

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Last week, Buzzfeed, once the biggest youth media company in the world, announced that there is substantial doubt that it can keep operating as a business. It comes off the back of years of losses for the company best known for its listicles and quizzes. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain the origins of Buzzfeed, the rise and fall of it, and why it’s future is in jeopardy.

Hots: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: RBA increases cash rate to 4.1%

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:02:34 +0000

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate from 3.85% to 4.1%.
NSW has become the first state to launch digital birth certificates.
Three teenagers are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, the company behind Grok, alleging it knowingly designed its image generator to allow users to create sexually explicit content using real photos of other people.
And today's good news: Researchers in the U.S. have found that data from wearable devices could help detect insulin resistance, a key precursor to type 2 diabetes.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Are we about to run out of Petrol?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Today we’re unpacking a pretty simple question with a complicated answer. Could Australia run out of petrol? The short answer is: not tomorrow. The longer answer involves a 33km strip of water in the Middle East, a war that's now in its third week, and a fuel crisis that's already hitting regional Australians hard.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: Australia won't send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Australia has declared it won’t send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane off Iran.
Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with more child exploitation offences, including one alleging he produced such material.
The bodies of three fishermen have been recovered after a huge search effort off the South Australian coast.
And today’s good news: For the first time in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards, a woman has won the Oscar for Best Cinematography.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Am I about to be replaced by a computer?

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Australia's biggest tech companies have cut thousands of jobs in a matter of weeks - and they're all pointing to the same reason: AI. But experts say the picture is more complicated than the headlines, which often invoke fear in Australians across almost any line of work. Today, we’ll break it all down.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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What epilepsy actually looks like

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy affects around 250,000 Australians. Chances are, someone in your life has it. And yet, for many of us, our only real reference point for epilepsy is probably a dramatic seizure scene from a TV show - which, as we'll hear today, isn't exactly accurate.

Today I'm sitting down with Carol Ireland, CEO at Epilepsy Action Australia, to answer the questions that people genuinely have about epilepsy but maybe haven't known how to ask. From what a seizure actually looks like, to how you support a mate who has it, to what it means to live with a condition that most people can't see.

Host: Emma Gillespie
Guest: Carol Ireland, CEO at Epilepsy Action Australia
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: 800 million litres of fuel released into Aus market

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved the release of almost 800 million litres of fuel to Australia’s market, initially targeting regional areas.
A man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the U.S. state of Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.
Bluesfest, a popular music festival held annually in Byron Bay, has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition.
And today’s good news: For the first time, a team of scientists has grown chickpeas in soil designed to mimic the surface of the moon.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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How much PR goes into an Oscars win?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

For as long as the Oscars have existed, people have campaigned to win them. Back in 1929, when Mary Pickford was nominated for best Actress at the second-ever Academy Awards, she invited the voting committee - then just five people - over to her house for tea. And won. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack the history of Oscar campaigning, and explain why frontrunner Timothee Chalamet has been making headlines.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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Headlines: Iran strikes fuel tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:46:45 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Iran has struck two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the number of ships struck in the region since fighting began to at least 16.
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has quit his job with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion because he said he was overpaid for the work he was doing.
Software giant Atlassian has announced it is cutting its global workforce by 10%, including nearly 500 roles in Australia.
And today’s good news: Indigenous rangers have captured two rarely seen animals in the first camera survey on Cape Barren Island, off the coast of Tasmania.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Is Australia going to war?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Earlier this week, the Australian Government announced it will be sending aircraft, weapons and troops to the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. It led us to one question: Does that mean that Australia has now entered this war? We’re going to explore the answer to that question in today’s podcast.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
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Headlines: Corruption watchdog clears Scott Morrison over Robodebt

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Today's headlines include:

Matt Canavan has outlined his agenda as the new Nationals leader, telling reporters, “we have to fight back for Australians.”
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has cleared former Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his involvement in the illegal robodebt scheme, while two others have been found to be corrupt.
Hundreds of people have fled their homes as floodwaters threaten regional communities in central Queensland.
And today’s good news: Two small marsupials thought to have gone extinct over 6,000 years ago have been found alive by Aussie researchers.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Why Australia gave Iran's footballers asylum

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

A moment of silence on a Gold Coast football pitch last week set off a chain of events involving the Australian Federal Police, a middle-of-the-night phone call between two world leaders, and an extraordinary visa decision… all against the backdrop of an active war. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about the Iranian women’s football team and the Federal Government’s decision to grant players asylum.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
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