Headlines: David Littleproud retains Nationals leadership

Today's headlines include:

Four more closely contested seats have been called, while David Littleproud will stay on as leader of the National Party after a failed challenge from Matt Canavan.

An Australian humanitarian worker has been killed in Ukraine, officials have confirmed. 

Chess has been outlawed in Afghanistan, with the Taliban  citing concerns that the game promotes gambling. 

And today’s good news: Poland has launched a new healthcare program which will give adults access to free checkups.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From The Daily Os.

Speaker 2 (00:06):
I'm Billy fitz Simons, I'm Emma Gillespie.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's Monday, the twelfth of May. Here's what's making headlines
this evening.

Speaker 2 (00:14):
Nine days since the federal election, four more closely contested
seats have been called Independent. Monik Ryan has retained the
seat of Couyong in Victoria, defeating Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer
by a margin of zero point five percent. In New
South Wales, liberal candidate Giselle Capterian has narrowly secured the
seat of Bradfield. Meanwhile, in Queensland, Green's MP Elizabeth Watson

(00:37):
Brown is projected to retain the seat of Ryan, fending
off coalition candidate Maggie Forrest. Watson Brown, who flipped the
traditionally Liberal seat in twenty twenty two, remains the only
Greens member to successfully defend a lower House seat. In
other news, David Little Proud will remain leader of the
National Party after Matt Canavan mounted an unsuccessful leadership challenge.

Speaker 1 (01:03):
An Australian humanitarian worker has been killed in Ukraine. SBS
reported the man was volunteering for a charity called Prevail Together.
The organization provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine and also clears
land mines. In a press conference today, Prime Minister Anthony
Albernizi confirmed the Australian was an AID volunteer, not a

(01:24):
participant in the Russia Ukraine conflict. The PM said he
would not name the worker at this stage, but expressed
his quote deepest condolences and sympathies with his family and
loved ones.

Speaker 2 (01:37):
Chess has been outlawed in Afghanistan, with the Taliban citing
concerns that the game promotes gambling. The Taliban and Islamic
extremist group has imposed several restrictions on Afghani life since
it seized power in twenty twenty one after the withdrawal
of US troops from the region. This includes several restrictions
on women, including banning them from high school's, university, and

(02:00):
most forms of employment. In a statement to French news
agency AFP, Taliban spokesman A Talmashwani said chess is considered
a means of gambling under Islamic law and will remain
prohibited until it's properly evaluated.

Speaker 1 (02:17):
And today's good news, Poland has launched a new health
care program which will give adults access to free checkups.
It's hope to the initiative will lead to better disease
greening rates and early intervention care. The policy aims to
encourage all Polish citizens over the age of twenty to
seek healthcare, regardless of their financial position. In a statement

(02:37):
on x the National Health Fund of Poland said patients
who use the free service will be able to discuss
their results with local medical staff, who will help them
create an individual health plan.

Speaker 2 (02:48):
That's the latest from the dally O's newsroom. But if
you are looking for something else to listen to, check
out today's deep dive on the historic pension that means
some Australian politicians we will get paid for life. Super
interesting episode. Another cracker from Billy highly recommend that one.

Speaker 1 (03:06):
We'll be back again tomorrow morning with another deep dive,
but until then, have a great evening. My name is
Lily Maddon and I'm a proud Arunda Bungelung Calcatin woman
from Gadighl Country. The Daily oz acknowledges that this podcast
is recorded on the lands of the Gadighl people and
pays respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island and nations.

(03:30):
We pay our respects to the first peoples of these countries,
both past and present,