The Daily Aus

Today's headlines include:

Tsunami warnings are impacting millions of people around the world after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia.

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level since 2021, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

Police have arrested a second man over the firebombing attack on a Melbourne Synagogue in December. 

And today’s good news: Archaeologists in Europe have unearthe...

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has this week introduced a bill to scrap Australia's legal commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. And that move has exposed deep divisions within the Coalition over their climate policy.

Joyce's push comes as Liberal branches in Western Australia and South Australia have voted to abandon net zero commitments.

This all comes against the backdrop of a visit from the UN’s top climat...

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A peak-hour shooting in a New York City office building has left five people dead, including the gunman.

South Australian doctors have agreed to a 13% pay rise, following negotiations with the State Government. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to double the minimum tariff on goods imported from all countries.

And today’s good news: Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour has b...

No illegal substances were discovered in more than 86% of strip searches conducted by NSW Police over the last decade. That’s according to a new report by the Redfern Legal Centre, which analysed data from thousands of searches between 2014 and 2023.

It comes amid an ongoing legal battle in the state, where a class action alleging unlawful strip searches by NSW Police is continuing in the Supreme Court.

Today, we’ll tak...

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for Israel to “comply immediately with its obligations under international law”.

The Victorian Coroner has found that a First Nations woman’s death in custody was preventable. 

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Turkish city of Bursa, as wildfires continue to burn out of control around the country’s northwest.&...

On Friday, a Canadian judge found five professional ice hockey players not guilty of sexual assault charges.

The five players were part of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship team and were accused of assaulting a woman in a hotel room while celebrating their victory. The multi-year case exposed serious issues within Hockey Canada, the sport's governing body, and has attracted intense international attention around the de...

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Israel for the “denial of aid and the killing of civilians, including children, seeking access to water and food,” in Gaza.

The UK and Australia have agreed to a new 50-year treaty, aimed at solidifying the AUKUS defence pact. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed Australia’s decision to lift restrictions on American beef imports.

An...

The World Court has handed down a landmark decision finding countries could be required to pay compensation to other nations affected by their climate harms.

It’s the result of a historic case initiated by a group of law students from Pacific Island nations which face risks from rising seas.

In today’s episode, we’ll explain the lead-up to this decision, what the World Court is, and what it might mean for countrie...

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The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says she’s cautious about cutting interest rates without more evidence that inflation has stabilised.

The Government has introduced legislation to freeze taxes on draught beer.

Several people have been injured, and two civilians are dead as violent clashes continue to escalate at Thailand’s border with Cambodia.

And today’s good news: A...

A group of world leaders spoke out this week against the Israeli Government’s aid distribution model in Gaza, including IDF soldiers killing Palestinians trying to get food and supplies. 

It comes almost two years into Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and repeated limitation of aid, following Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023. 

In today’s episode, we’ll explain what we know about the Israel...

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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have clashed during the first question time of the new Parliament. 

NSW Police have provided an update on a Sydney jet ski crash that killed a 15-year-old boy, and left a 14-year-old with a severed arm. 

Italy’s parental leave laws will be expanded to give more same-sex parents access to paid entitlements. 

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Sharks, seals, rays, octopus, dolphins - these are just some of the marine species that have washed up dead on South Australian beaches in recent months.

A toxic algal bloom that has been lingering off the state's coast since at least March is being blamed for the mass kills. It's a story that has now gained national attention, with the federal government announcing $14 million in funding this week.

As calls mount for the governmen...

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Australia’s 48th Parliament has officially commenced, with a speech by Governor-General Sam Mostyn in the Senate. 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has issued a joint statement signed by the foreign ministers of 27 other countries, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and condemning the Israeli government’s aid delivery model. 

A former officer convicted in connection with the ...

79 days after Labor’s federal election win, politicians are back in Canberra for the official opening of the 48th Parliament. Once the pomp and ceremony clears away, it’ll be back to business: as the Government plans to legislate 20% off HECS debts, childcare funding crackdowns, and penalty rate protections in the first sitting week. The Coalition and Greens have new faces leading their parties, vowing to approach polit...

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Sussan Ley has addressed the Coalition party room for the first time as Opposition Leader, ahead of Parliament resuming tomorrow. 

Western Australian pharmacists will be able to prescribe treatments for everyday conditions, including asthma, under a new State Government program. 

A far-right party in Japan has gained significant support in the country's upper house election. 

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The British Government has announced it will lower the voting age to 16 for all elections across the UK, fulfilling a key election promise made by the centre-left Labour Party during last year's campaign.
The new voting age is set to come into effect by the next general election in 2029.

Today we're breaking down what this means for British democracy and how it compares to Australia's approach to youth voting.

Hosts: Emma Gilles...

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U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening legal action against Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, over a decades-old letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein. 

An Australian base jumper has become the second person killed in an extreme sports accident in Italy this week.

U.S. authorities have recommended a one-day prison sentence for a former officer convicted over the shooting of Breonna Taylor. &nb...

If you're a young person who's worked in retail, hospitality, or other casual jobs, you've probably wondered at some point whether you were not being paid fairly. Now, new research from the University of Melbourne suggests your suspicions are correct.

A major study surveying nearly 3,000 young workers has found that one in three have likely been underpaid, even when you account for junior rates. The findings are stark: around 10% o...

Israel has bombed the Syrian capital of Damascus, its third strike on the country this week.
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June, up from 4.1% in May.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his visit to China, saying his focus with the country is on reaching “more agreement and less disagreement”.
And the good news: Moesha Johnson has become the first Australian to win the women&rsqu...