Today's headlines include:

A faulty radio antenna is being blamed for a Gold Coast helicopter crash that left four people dead and nine injured.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor will debate in front of a live television audience tonight, after last night’s leaders debate. 

The Trump Administration’s 104% tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S. are now in effect, as global markets continue to decline.

And today’s good news: Researchers at Penn State University are developing a tiny, flexible robot that could save lives during natural disasters.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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.

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?
Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter
Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel

Have feedback for us?
We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.