The Daily Aus
The Daily Aus
The Daily Aus podcast is a five-minute entree to your news diet, and is presented by co-founders Sam (27) and Zara (25). Join them every weekday morning as they cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. O…Social links:
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Sport: The year that was
Sign up to our sports newsletter here. We are continuing with the theme of 2025 wrap-ups this week and rounding it all out with the big news from the world of sport! Hosts: George Finlayson and Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘fol…
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Good news: The year that was
Sign up to our good newsletter here. In this instalment of our summer series, we’re taking a look back at our favourite good news stories of the year! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Ap…
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Pop culture: The year that was
Sign up to our culture newsletter here! We're coming to you this Christmas Eve with something a little different. It's been quite the year in pop culture, so today we're recapping some of the biggest moments that had everyone talking in 2025. From team Conrad and team Jeremiah to celebrity engagem…
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World news: The year that was
On today's summer series episode, we're looking back at 2025 and the biggest global news stories that shaped the year. From conflict in the Middle East and political upheaval at the White House, to high-profile court cases and the rise of AI - it was a year defined by conflict, accountability, and …
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Australian politics: The year that was
Now we are doing something a little bit different this week. Every day we will be reflecting on the year that was in different areas: like world news, pop culture, sport… It’s our way of sending off 2025 and reflecting on all the things you may have forgotten happened this year. Like, a federal ele…
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What we know about the murder of Rob Reiner
Last Sunday, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead at their home in Los Angeles. Shortly after, the couple’s 32-year-old son Nick was arrested and charged over the murder of his parents. In today’s podcast we’re going to walk you through who Rob Reiner was…
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Headlines: New hate speech penalties
Today's headlines include: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new hate speech penalties among several policy changes in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting have been laid to rest as the community continues grieving …
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The rise of antisemitism in Australia
In the wake of the Bondi terror attacks targeting Sydney’s Jewish community, a national conversation about antisemitism in Australia has once against come to the fore. A recent report by the Special Envoy found that from October 2023 to September 2024, antisemitic incidents surged by 316%, with ove…
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Headlines: Police officer shot in Bondi facing "challenging recovery"
Today's headlines include: Legislation to limit the number of guns one person can own will be introduced in NSW Parliament on Monday. The family of a police officer shot during Sunday’s terrorist attack say the 22-year-old is facing a long road to recovery. Popular forum website Reddit has taken …
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The future of Australia's gun laws
State and territory leaders have agreed to strengthen gun laws in the wake of Sunday’s Bondi terror incident, which saw 15 innocent people killed during a targeted antisemitic attack. According to police, a 50-year-old gunman who died at the scene was the licensed owner of multiple firearms. Those …
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