Last week, police found the body of missing teen hiker Lily Hooper in the Southern Highlands in NSW. It brought to a close an 8-day search involving more than 200 emergency service personel to find the 18-year-old girl. But before her death was confirmed, her family was actually first told that she had been found alive. Ant that initial - and inaccurate - information went from the search area all the way to NSW Parliament, within minutes. We'll explain how it all unfolded on today's podcast.

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Last week, police found the body of missing teen hiker Lily Hooper in the Southern Highlands in NSW. It brought to a close an 8-day search involving more than 200 emergency service personel to find the 18-year-old girl. But before her death was confirmed, her family was actually first told that she had been found alive. Ant that initial - and inaccurate - information went from the search area all the way to NSW Parliament, within minutes. We'll explain how it all unfolded on today's podcast.
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How the tragedy of Lily Hooper unfolded

As birth rates fall all over the world, countries are getting creative with their policy decisions to ensure future economic stability. Last year,  China pledged to cover out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth in full, at the same time as making condoms more expensive. Japan is trying to tackle its record low birth rate through govt-funded dating apps, allowances, and flexible work options, while one Australian politician has suggested low-interest loans for new parents. Now, Singapore has promised every child born there will receive almost $70,000 in govt support by the time they turn 17. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore how one country is trying to move the needle on birth rates, and what this dilemma means for countries everywhere - including here in Australia. 

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As birth rates fall all over the world, countries are getting creative with their policy decisions to ensure future economic stability. Last year,&nbsp; China pledged to cover out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth in full, at the same time as making condoms more expensive. Japan is trying to tackle its record low birth rate through govt-funded dating apps, allowances, and flexible work options, while one Australian politician has suggested low-interest loans for new parents. Now, Singapore has promised every child born there will receive almost $70,000 in govt support by the time they turn 17. In today&rsquo;s deep dive, we&rsquo;ll explore how one country is trying to move the needle on birth rates, and what this dilemma means for countries everywhere - including here in Australia.&nbsp;
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Will cash incentives fix the birth rate?

Todays headlines include:
Police in Victoria have raided the CFMEU's headquarters, one of Australia's biggest unions.
Five suspended Sydney Swans players will be barred from next month’s Brownlow medal function, but will remain eligible for the AFL’s most prestigious individual award, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed.
The New Zealand government has introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.
And today’s good news: In a world-first, a python has received a pioneering human cancer therapy.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Imogen Abbott

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Todays headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Police in Victoria have raided the CFMEU's headquarters, one of Australia's biggest unions.</li>
<li>Five suspended Sydney Swans players will be barred from next month&rsquo;s Brownlow medal function, but will remain eligible for the AFL&rsquo;s most prestigious individual award, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed.</li>
<li>The New Zealand government has introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: In a world-first, a python has received a pioneering human cancer therapy.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell 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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Headlines: Under 16s social ban tabled in NZ

Todays headlines include:
Sydney Swans Captain Callum Mills has spoken for the first time about several of his teammates being linked to a sexual assault investigation in Victoria.
Australia's spy chief will allow a former agent to give evidence on the perpetrators of the Bondi terror attack at the antisemitism inquiry.
At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria.
And today’s good news: Scientists have found a way to spot Parkinson’s disease in the brain before any damage is done – a breakthrough that could lead to earlier and more effective treatment.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell
Producer: Imogen Abbott

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Todays headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Sydney Swans Captain Callum Mills has spoken for the first time about several of his teammates being linked to a sexual assault investigation in Victoria.</li>
<li>Australia's spy chief will allow a former agent to give evidence on the perpetrators of the Bondi terror attack at the antisemitism inquiry.</li>
<li>At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Scientists have found a way to spot Parkinson&rsquo;s disease in the brain before any damage is done &ndash; a breakthrough that could lead to earlier and more effective treatment.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Lucy Tassell 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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How the tragedy of Lily Hooper unfolded

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