Todays headlines include: NSW Education Minister Prue Car has announced a review of the state’s school assessments amid the growing use of generative AI. A new poll shows the lowest primary support for the Labor Party since the days before Kevin Rudd successfully challenged Julia Gillard for the leadership, in June 2013. China has seen its most powerful typhoon of the year over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of more than one million people from their homes. And today’s good news! Australia has won six medals at the under-20 world athletics championships, including two gold, and set a new world record. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.

It is census week! Tomorrow - on Tuesday August 11 - every single person in Australia will be required to fill out the census - that’s the largest form of information gathering conducted in Australia. It only happens once every five years - and this census is a historic census because for the first time, you will be asked about your sexual orientation and your gender.  Over on our Instagram stories, we asked you what you want to know about how this will all work. And today, Elliot and I are going to take you through those answers. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: A school shooting in Thailand has left at least six people dead and 15 others injured, including two who remain in a critical condition. Australia's privacy watchdog will investigate concerns over smart glasses, following fears people could be filmed without permission. An ex-bishop accused of sexually abusing young First Nations men has been acquitted of several charges mid-trial. And today's good news: A cat named Toast has lived up to his name (and beaten the odds) after surviving an apartment fire in the U.S. state of Utah. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.

Australians lose more money on gambling than anywhere else in the world. For years, everyone in Canberra has agreed something needs to change. This week, a Senate inquiry heard just how far gambling companies will allegedly go to keep people betting. On today's podcast, we're breaking down the gambling landscape in Australia, the fight over reform, and what a new industry report reveals about the dark side of the country's favourite sports. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara SiedlerProducer: 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 newsletterSubscribe 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: For the first time since World War II, a federal inquiry will investigate Australia’s readiness for war. A fifth person has died as the result of a horror crash on the Northern Territory's Stuart Highway. A Mexican influencer with 650,000 followers on TikTok has been shot dead while livestreaming on a street in the country's state of Sinaloa. And today’s good news: The University of Sydney has announced it will provide scholarships to all First Nations undergraduate students. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.

Eleven days ago, Gianni Infantino looked set to be re-elected as FIFA president unopposed. Then it emerged he'd tried to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors - including a firm run by Donald Trump's brother-in-law - for $4.2 billion. Now, he's facing blackmail accusations, a legal letter naming 18 executives, and a revolt from football's biggest confederations. On today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack how that happened, and why it isn't over. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: The NSW Government has agreed to overhaul the state’s mental health emergency procedures in response to the 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack. Australians may soon be able to piggyback off a different mobile network if their own provider has left them without service. A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year has smashed into the ‌moon at high speed this afternoon. And today’s good news: Colombia has recorded its lowest rate of deforestation in two decades, with logging falling 31% since 2021. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.

Six weeks ago, the deadly H5 bird flu strain reached Australian soil for the very first time. Now, it’s been detected in around 80 cases across four states. This week, the Government confirmed the first H5 mass mortality event and warned of “significant losses” and a “long difficult journey ahead” as attention turns to the impact of this outbreak on wildlife and agriculture.  Today we'll unpack what this means for Australian animals, poultry populations, and your grocery bill.  Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzsimonsProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays headlines include: New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows household spending rose 0.8% in June – despite the Middle East conflict exacerbating cost-of-living concerns. NSW Police have charged two men over a public stunt involving a plastic gun, a bulletproof vest and a fake police badge. U.S. President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran are continuing, but Iran ‌denies any negotiations are being held or planned. And today's good news: Two of nature’s deadliest flowers may hold the key to treating pain, malaria and cancer, and scientists have taken a major step towards unlocking their potential. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: 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 newsletterSubscribe 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 trial of one of the most influential figures in Australian media history began this week, when Alan Jones walked into a Sydney courtroom facing six complainants, 22 charges, and a trial that could span several months.  It comes after years of pre-trial fighting and multiple rounds of charges being dropped.  Today, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this veteran broadcaster and how we got here. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla MaherVideo editor: Imogen Abbott 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 newsletterSubscribe 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. Shot on Fujifilm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.