News Worthy Thursday: In today’s episode, Channel 7 reporter Cassidy Mosconi reveals why the BHP worker strike in Port Hedland has the WA mining sector on high alert as 200 workers down tools over pay and conditions. Plus, a flu-ridden Anthony Albanese defends skipping next month’s Garma Festival, revealing he hasn't taken a single day off all year. And a medical expert unpacks the "explosive diarrhoea" outbreak sweeping the US, with 7,000 cases already reported across 34 states.

<p>News Worthy Thursday: In today&rsquo;s episode, Channel 7 reporter Cassidy Mosconi reveals why the BHP worker strike in Port Hedland has the WA mining sector on high alert as 200 workers down tools over pay and conditions.&nbsp;Plus, a flu-ridden Anthony Albanese defends skipping next month&rsquo;s Garma Festival, revealing he hasn't taken a single day off all year. And a medical expert unpacks the "explosive diarrhoea" outbreak sweeping the US, with 7,000 cases already reported across 34 states.</p>

No matter where you are in Australia, News Worthy has got you covered. Join host Ben O’Shea as he gets fired up about the news of the day followed by a national roundup of the top story from each state. Hear from leading experts and hard-hitting journalists who weigh in on the lead story before we finish with a light hearted, quirky story that leaves you with a laugh and feeling good about yourself and the world. Subscribe now to News Worthy, the only daily news podcast you need to stay up to date with what’s happening around Australia.

<p>No matter where you are in Australia, News Worthy has got you covered. Join host Ben O&rsquo;Shea as he gets fired up about the news of the day followed by a national roundup of the top story from each state. Hear from leading experts and hard-hitting journalists who weigh in on the lead story before we finish with a light hearted, quirky story that leaves you with a laugh and feeling good about yourself and the world. Subscribe now to News Worthy, the only daily news podcast you need to stay up to date with what&rsquo;s happening around Australia.</p>