A trillion - a number so big it almost doesn't make sense. But this week, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire thanks to his company SpaceX going public on the stock market. It means Musk himself is now richer than most countries, and the value of his rocket manufacturing company is on par with the economies of Australia, Mexico and Spain. We're going to explain what any of that actually means and why it matters in today’s deep dive

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A trillion - a number so big it almost doesn't make sense. But this week, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire thanks to his company SpaceX going public on the stock market. It means Musk himself is now richer than most countries, and the value of his rocket manufacturing company is on par with the economies of Australia, Mexico and Spain. We're going to explain what any of that actually means and why it matters in today&rsquo;s deep dive
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden
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The world's first trillionaire (kind of)

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Ben Carroll has been elected Victorian Labor leader and incoming Premier after Jacinta Allan announced her resignation this morning.
Dangerous weather is hampering the search for a two month old baby in waters off South Australia. Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14.    
The head of the Reserve Bank has warned more rate hikes may be needed to get inflation under control, as the Middle East oil crisis risks pushing prices ever higher. 
And today’s good news: Astronomers have detected a planet 48 light-years away that could be capable of harbouring life.

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ben Carroll has been elected Victorian Labor leader and incoming Premier after Jacinta Allan announced her resignation this morning.</li>
<li>Dangerous weather is hampering the search for a two month old baby in waters off South Australia. Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>The head of the Reserve Bank has warned more rate hikes may be needed to get inflation under control, as the Middle East oil crisis risks pushing prices ever higher.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Astronomers have detected a planet 48 light-years away that could be capable of harbouring life.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Imogen Abbott
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Headlines: More rate hikes possbile, RBA boss warns

Nowhere else in the world sells houses quite like Australia does – on a stranger's nature strip or in their backyard, in front of a crowd, hammer and all. Street auctions have grown in popularity over recent years, as property values soar to unprecedented heights.

The Victorian Greens claim the system is designed to push up prices by pressuring buyers into paying more, and they want these street auctions gone entirely. Today we unpack why Australia does this in the first place, the state of play overseas, and whether the proposed ban is actually realistic.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot Lawry
Producer: Orla Maher
Video Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Shot on Fujifilm.

Nowhere else in the world sells houses quite like Australia does &ndash; on a stranger's nature strip or in their backyard, in front of a crowd, hammer and all. Street auctions have grown in popularity over recent years, as property values soar to unprecedented heights.
The Victorian Greens claim the system is designed to push up prices by pressuring buyers into paying more, and they want these street auctions gone entirely. Today we unpack why Australia does this in the first place, the state of play overseas, and whether the proposed ban is actually realistic.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot Lawry Producer: Orla Maher Video 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.
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Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.

The push to ban street auctions

Today's headlines include: 
Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary winter break.
A shooter has killed two people and injured at least five others after opening fire at a Seattle festival.
And today’s good news: A new study has confirmed that some dogs display addiction-like love for their favourite toys.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert.</li>
<li>Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary winter break.</li>
<li>A shooter has killed two people and injured at least five others after opening fire at a Seattle festival.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: A new study has confirmed that some dogs display addiction-like love for their favourite toys.</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.
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