Eleven days ago, Gianni Infantino looked set to be re-elected as FIFA president unopposed.

Then it emerged he'd tried to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors - including a firm run by Donald Trump's brother-in-law - for $4.2 billion.

Now, he's facing blackmail accusations, a legal letter naming 18 executives, and a revolt from football's biggest confederations.

On today’s podcast, we’re going to unpack how that happened, and why it isn't over.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher
Video editor: Imogen Abbott

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Eleven days ago, Gianni Infantino looked set to be re-elected as FIFA president unopposed.
Then it emerged he'd tried to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors - including a firm run by Donald Trump's brother-in-law - for $4.2 billion.
Now, he's facing blackmail accusations, a legal letter naming 18 executives, and a revolt from football's biggest confederations.
On today&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;re going to unpack how that happened, and why it isn't over.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons 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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The NSW Government has agreed to overhaul the state’s mental health emergency procedures in response to the 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack.
Australians may soon be able to piggyback off a different mobile network if their own provider has left them without service.
A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year has smashed into the ‌moon at high speed this afternoon.
And today’s good news: Colombia has recorded its lowest rate of deforestation in two decades, with logging falling 31% since 2021.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Imogen Abbott

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Todays headlines include:
<ul>
<li>The NSW Government has agreed to overhaul the state&rsquo;s mental health emergency procedures in response to the 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack.</li>
<li>Australians may soon be able to piggyback off a different mobile network if their own provider has left them without service.</li>
<li>A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year has smashed into the &zwnj;moon at high speed this afternoon.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Colombia has recorded its lowest rate of deforestation in two decades, with logging falling 31% since 2021.</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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Headlines: SpaceX rocket piece smashes into the moon

Six weeks ago, the deadly H5 bird flu strain reached Australian soil for the very first time.

Now, it’s been detected in around 80 cases across four states.

This week, the Government confirmed the first H5 mass mortality event and warned of “significant losses” and a “long difficult journey ahead” as attention turns to the impact of this outbreak on wildlife and agriculture. 

Today we'll unpack what this means for Australian animals, poultry populations, and your grocery bill. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi Fitzsimons
Producer: Orla Maher
Video editor: Imogen Abbott

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Shot on Fujifilm.

Six weeks ago, the deadly H5 bird flu strain reached Australian soil for the very first time.
Now, it&rsquo;s been detected in around 80 cases across four states.
This week, the Government confirmed the first H5 mass mortality event and warned of &ldquo;significant losses&rdquo; and a &ldquo;long difficult journey ahead&rdquo; as attention turns to the impact of this outbreak on wildlife and agriculture.&nbsp;
Today we'll unpack what this means for Australian animals, poultry populations, and your grocery bill.&nbsp;
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi Fitzsimons 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.
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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Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.

The escalating bird flu crisis, explained

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

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.

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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
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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