Today's headlines include:
U.S. President Donald Trump has called China's Xi Jinping a great leader and a friend as they kick off two days of talks ‌set to cover trade, the Iran war, and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
Former Jacqui Lambie Network senator Tammy Tyrrell has announced she is joining the Labor Party.
Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak will soon return to Australia, after the Government confirmed a flight has been secured for the evacuees.
And today’s good news! A Spanish cyclist won a stage of one of the world’s biggest races despite taking an accidental detour and crashing his bike.

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump has called China's Xi Jinping a great leader and a friend as they kick off two days of talks &zwnj;set to cover trade, the Iran war, and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.</li>
<li>Former Jacqui Lambie Network senator Tammy Tyrrell has announced she is joining the Labor Party.</li>
<li>Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak will soon return to Australia, after the Government confirmed a flight has been secured for the evacuees.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news! A Spanish cyclist won a stage of one of the world&rsquo;s biggest races despite taking an accidental detour and crashing his bike.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Headlines: Trump begins trade talks in China

Nearly six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, the questions have not stopped.

Last week, Bill Gates testified before a US congressional committee about their relationship – one that started after Epstein had already served time for sex crimes.

So what was the extent of Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship? And did Gates know of Epstein’s crimes?

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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Nearly six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, the questions have not stopped.
Last week, Bill Gates testified before a US congressional committee about their relationship &ndash; one that started after Epstein had already served time for sex crimes.
So what was the extent of Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein&rsquo;s friendship? And did Gates know of Epstein&rsquo;s crimes?
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden
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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Bill Gates' relationship with Epstein

Today's headlines include:
A senate inquiry into proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has wrapped after three days of hearings in Canberra.
Principals in Victoria will be given stronger powers to ban abusive parents from school grounds.
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran could sign ‌a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as this weekend. 
And today’s good news: An 11-year-old in the U.S. state of Kansas discovered an 85 million-year-old fossil during a school excursion.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Elliot Lawry
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>A senate inquiry into proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has wrapped after three days of hearings in Canberra.</li>
<li>Principals in Victoria will be given stronger powers to ban abusive parents from school grounds.</li>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran could sign &zwnj;a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as this weekend. </li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: An 11-year-old in the U.S. state of Kansas discovered an 85 million-year-old fossil during a school excursion.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Elliot Lawry Producer: Orla Maher
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Headlines: Fallout from NDIS Senate inquiry

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off! It marks the biggest football tournament in history, with 48 teams playing across three countries. But before a single ball has been kicked, this might already be the most controversial World Cup ever.

One of the teams competing is at war with the host country. A referee was turned away at the border. And fans are being blocked from watching their own team play.

On today’s podcast we’re going to break down everything you need to know about this year’s edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Sign up to the TDA Sports Newsletter here.

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off! It marks the biggest football tournament in history, with 48 teams playing across three countries. But before a single ball has been kicked, this might already be the most controversial World Cup ever.
One of the teams competing is at war with the host country. A referee was turned away at the border. And fans are being blocked from watching their own team play.
On today&rsquo;s podcast we&rsquo;re going to break down everything you need to know about this year&rsquo;s edition of the FIFA World Cup.
Sign up to the TDA Sports Newsletter <a href="https://sport.thedailyaus.com.au/subscribe">here</a>.
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden
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.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
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