Today, we're tackling one of the most common traps in investing - the idea that you should wait for the "right moment" to get started. 

If you've ever looked at the market, felt uneasy, and decided to just hold off a little longer, this one is very much for you.

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

For full offer details and T&Cs, visit CommSec.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today, we're tackling one of the most common traps in investing - the idea that you should wait for the "right moment" to get started. If you've ever looked at the market, felt uneasy, and decided to just hold off a little longer, this one is very much for you. This podcast was produced with insights from CommSec. However, everything we talk about was researched and written by us, and the content remains entirely independent.
For full offer details and T&amp;Cs, visit <a href="https://www.commsec.com.au/campaigns_native/pocket-etf-offer-commsec.html?icid=AEM-ALL-ACQ-ETF-ETFs_HomePage_Pocket0Brokerage_AN-All_Visitors-pucta-20260420-1">CommSec</a>.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden
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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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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.
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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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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Headlines: Why AusAlert failed for some

Last week, the U.S. hit Australia with yet another round of tariffs, with President Donald Trump saying it's because we haven't done enough to stop modern slavery. The Australian Government says that's completely wrong. Today we're breaking down what modern slavery actually is, and why it's become the latest point of tension with one of our biggest trading partners.

Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Last week, the U.S. hit Australia with yet another round of tariffs, with President Donald Trump saying it's because we haven't done enough to stop modern slavery. The Australian Government says that's completely wrong. Today we're breaking down what modern slavery actually is, and why it's become the latest point of tension with one of our biggest trading partners.
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons 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.
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