The Daily Aus

Last week, Channel Nine dropped Karl Stefanovic, one of its longest-standing TV hosts, over a podcast episode with a British far-right, anti-Islam activist. Stefanovic launched the podcast saying it was going to be “unfiltered and uncensored,” and while that might be the case, that doesn’t mean it is without consequences for his Australian media career. In today’s episode, we’ll explain why interviewin...

There’s been a huge rise in the number of Aussies using AI to plan their holidays, with the biggest cohort of users being young people. But what are the implications for travellers who are facing rapidly changing environments, with confusing visa laws, travel restrictions and outdated entry requirements leaving people stranded. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what the latest trends across travel are, an...

Today's headlines include: 

• An Australian woman linked to ISIS has been granted bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court.
• A Tasmanian man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2025 murder of a police officer.
• Venezuelan search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to find survivors in the rubble of yesterday’s powerful double earthquake.
• The Socceroos have progressed to the World Cup knockout stages followin...

Australia officially has a new political party. It’s called Community Strong Australia, and it’s been founded by two of the country's most prominent independent MPs.

On today’s podcast I sat down with Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall to discuss the launch of their new party, why their fellow teal independents aren’t coming along for the ride, and what CSA has to offer for young voters. 

Hosts: Elliot L...

Today's headlines include: 

• Two strong earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night (local time), causing buildings in the capital city of Caracas to collapse.
• The unemployment rate is down to 4.4% from 4.5%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
• At least 48 people have died in France from drowning since the onset of a heatwave across Western Europe.
• And today’s good news! The International O...

Earlier this week, five nations, including Australia, issued a joint warning on AI. In a rare move, the joint warning said the world’s most powerful AI tools are on the very of making cyber attacks faster, cheaper and more damaging. It comes just weeks after the US government shut down a new AI model over national security fears. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the latest warning, as well as why you can’t ...

Today's headlines include: 

• Prices increased by an average of 4% over the year to May, down from 4.2% in April, according to new inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Papua New Guinea (PNG) has suspended the importation of all Australian chicken and egg products after the first mainland cases of a deadly bird flu strain.
• YouTube and its parent company Google have settled a case with a Florida teen...

This week marks 10 years since the Brexit referendum, when a majority of the UK population voted to leave the European Union. In that time, six Prime Ministers have resigned - the latest being Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide victory less than two years ago. In today’s episode, we’ll explain exactly how Starmer’s position became untenable.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie 
Producer: Rosa B...

Today's headlines include: 

• Labor’s controversial tax reforms are set to become law with the support of the Greens.
• Six cruise ship passengers taken to a quarantine facility in WA have been cleared of hantavirus after 42 days in isolation.
• The U.S. has waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days following the first round of talks under an emerging peace deal.
• And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK believe a tro...

A few days ago, Australia was the only continent in the world to have avoided the deadly H5 bird flu strain. After years spent watching this virus devastate wildlife populations and agricultural sectors from afar, everything changed on Saturday when the Government confirmed bird flu has finally arrived on our shores. In today’s deep dive, we explain why you should care, and what this actually means for our wildlife, for your ...

Today's headlines include: 

• Authorities have identified a second case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, as the country’s largest poultry producer locks down its Western Australian operations.
• Australia has signed its largest ever defence export deal, entering into a multi-billion dollar contract with Canada.
• Dozens of drones have been shot down in Moscow, with flights briefly suspended in the Russian capital, acco...

One in three people living in Australia right now were born overseas. It's one of the highest proportions in the world. And right now, every political party has a very different idea about whether that number should go up, down, or stay the same. 

Today we're breaking down the current migration figures, why the debate over immigration is dominating headlines, and what the different sides of politics have to say about it...

Today we're talking about something that's pretty much unavoidable at the moment: tax. Specifically, tax as it relates to investing. End of financial year is almost here, and if you've got investments, or bought and sold shares since July last year, this is the moment those two worlds run into each other.

This podcast was produced with insights from CommSec. However, everything we talk about was researched and written by us, and th...

Today's headlines include:

• Counter-terrorism police have charged a third man over the firebombing of a Victorian synagogue.
• Australia’s work health and safety regulator has recommended the Defence Force be prosecuted over a fatal army helicopter crash.
• Around 300 students and teachers have been rescued after a fire tore through a primary school in Tokyo. 
• And today’s good news: An all women referee crew has of...

Last week, a group of Australian activists who had tried to sail to Gaza on a flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid returned home. They’ve publicly alleged that while the Israeli Defence Force had them in custody, soldiers sexually and physically assaulted them.

Now, the Australian Federal Police says it is investigating their allegations. On today’s podcast, we’ll unpack what has been alleged and what the A...

Today's headlines include:

• The U.S. and Iran have released the text of an interim agreement to end their war, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they fail to honour their commitments. 
• Annual migration levels have fallen slightly, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
• Two children have died after a SUV hit them as they were crossing the road with their ...

Earlier this week, a new report on how Aussies consume news media was released. It’s the latest in a long-running international survey that compares data on media usage in 48 different countries, and is deemed the authoritative source of information for understanding changing attitudes and behaviours when it comes to news. 

In today’s podcast, we’re gonna break down some of the biggest findings, including tha...

Today's headlines include:

• Protesters have interrupted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s first National Press Club address.
• The Victorian Government has announced gun law reforms, including strengthening background checks.
• U.S. officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the recent UFC White House event, according to newly unsealed court papers.
• And today’s good news: Aussie teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has ...

A woman suffered life threatening injuries after she was bitten by a shark, 30 metres from the shore at Sydney’s Coogee beach on the weekend. The incident has reignited long-running debate around how/if humans can safely coexist with sharks in the ocean.

Today we’ll unpack how governments are trying to mitigate the risk of shark attacks, what technologies exist in this space, and why these attacks seem to be on the rise...