Australia officially has a new political party. It’s called Community Strong Australia, and it’s been founded by two of the country's most prominent independent MPs.

On today’s podcast I sat down with Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall to discuss the launch of their new party, why their fellow teal independents aren’t coming along for the ride, and what CSA has to offer for young voters. 

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler
Guests: Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender
Producer: Orla Maher

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Australia officially has a new political party. It&rsquo;s called Community Strong Australia, and it&rsquo;s been founded by two of the country's most prominent independent MPs.
On today&rsquo;s podcast I sat down with Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall to discuss the launch of their new party, why their fellow teal independents aren&rsquo;t coming along for the ride, and what CSA has to offer for young voters.&nbsp;
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler Guests: Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender Producer: Orla Maher
Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.
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Meet Australia's new political party

There’s been a huge rise in the number of Aussies using AI to plan their holidays, with the biggest cohort of users being young people. But what are the implications for travellers who are facing rapidly changing environments, with confusing visa laws, travel restrictions and outdated entry requirements leaving people stranded. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain what the latest trends across travel are, and what people can do if they need a little help along the way!

This podcast is produced with insights from Smartraveller. However, everything we’re about to talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent.

Get the latest travel advice at Smartraveller.gov.au.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher
Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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There&rsquo;s been a huge rise in the number of Aussies using AI to plan their holidays, with the biggest cohort of users being young people. But what are the implications for travellers who are facing rapidly changing environments, with confusing visa laws, travel restrictions and outdated entry requirements leaving people stranded. In today&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;re going to explain what the latest trends across travel are, and what people can do if they need a little help along the way!
This podcast is produced with insights from Smartraveller. However, everything we&rsquo;re about to talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent.
Get the latest travel advice at&nbsp;<a href="http://smartraveller.gov.au/">Smartraveller.gov.au.</a>
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie 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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How has AI changed the travel industry

Today's headlines include: 
An Australian woman linked to ISIS has been granted bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court.
A Tasmanian man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2025 murder of a police officer.
Venezuelan search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to find survivors in the rubble of yesterday’s powerful double earthquake.
The Socceroos have progressed to the World Cup knockout stages following a nil all draw with Paraguay in their final group game.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>An Australian woman linked to ISIS has been granted bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court.</li>
<li>A Tasmanian man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2025 murder of a police officer.</li>
<li>Venezuelan search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to find survivors in the rubble of yesterday&rsquo;s powerful double earthquake.</li>
<li>The Socceroos have progressed to the World Cup knockout stages following a nil all draw with Paraguay in their final group game.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Orla Maher
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.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.

Headlines: ISIS-linked woman granted bail

Today's headlines include: 
Two strong earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night (local time), causing buildings in the capital city of Caracas to collapse.
The unemployment rate is down to 4.4% from 4.5%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
At least 48 people have died in France from drowning since the onset of a heatwave across Western Europe.
And today’s good news! The International Olympic Committee has announced grants of 10,000 American dollars, that’s about 15,000 Australian dollars, to all Olympians.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Two strong earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night (local time), causing buildings in the capital city of Caracas to collapse.</li>
<li>The unemployment rate is down to 4.4% from 4.5%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.</li>
<li>At least 48 people have died in France from drowning since the onset of a heatwave across Western Europe.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news! The International Olympic Committee has announced grants of 10,000 American dollars, that&rsquo;s about 15,000 Australian dollars, to all Olympians.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: 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.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.

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