Australia is experiencing its worst outbreak of diphtheria since records began in the 1990s. 

So far this year, the majority of cases are currently in the Northern Territory, but it has started spreading to other states.

So what is it, and how concerned should we be? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast.

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Australia is experiencing its worst outbreak of diphtheria since records began in the 1990s.&nbsp; So far this year, the majority of cases are currently in the Northern Territory, but it has started spreading to other states. So what is it, and how concerned should we be? We&rsquo;ll tell you what you need to know in today&rsquo;s podcast.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak, explained

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NSW Police have charged two men over a public stunt involving a plastic gun, a bulletproof vest and a fake police badge.
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Todays headlines include:
<ul>
<li>New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows household spending rose 0.8% in June &ndash; despite the Middle East conflict exacerbating cost-of-living concerns.</li>
<li>NSW Police have charged two men over a public stunt involving a plastic gun, a bulletproof vest and a fake police badge.</li>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran are continuing, but Iran &zwnj;denies any negotiations are being held or planned.</li>
<li>And today's good news: Two of nature&rsquo;s deadliest flowers may hold the key to treating pain, malaria and cancer, and scientists have taken a major step towards unlocking their potential.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher
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Headlines: Two men charged over plastic gun stunt

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 Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher
Video editor: Imogen Abbott

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Shot on Fujifilm.

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.&nbsp;
It comes after years of pre-trial fighting and multiple rounds of charges being dropped.&nbsp;
Today, we&rsquo;ll explain everything you need to know about this veteran broadcaster and how we got here.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Video editor: Imogen Abbott
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.

The veteran broadcaster on trial for assault

Todays headlines include:
The first mass mortality event in Australia’s bird flu outbreak has been confirmed, prompting authorities to warn of "significant losses” and a “long, difficult journey” ahead.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been criticised for barring some major media outlets from a press conference in Melbourne.
Two Australian-owned helicopters have collided mid-air while fighting fires in Greece, killing two people.
And today’s good news: Hundreds of spectators and their pets have descended on a Californian beach to watch the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Imogen Abbott

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Todays headlines include:
<ul>
<li>The first mass mortality event in Australia&rsquo;s bird flu outbreak has been confirmed, prompting authorities to warn of "significant losses&rdquo; and a &ldquo;long, difficult journey&rdquo; ahead.</li>
<li>One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been criticised for barring some major media outlets from a press conference in Melbourne.</li>
<li>Two Australian-owned helicopters have collided mid-air while fighting fires in Greece, killing two people.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Hundreds of spectators and their pets have descended on a Californian beach to watch the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Producer: Imogen Abbott
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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