Australia is in the midst of a ‘baby recession,' according to recent analysis of national birth trends by KPMG. It blamed cost of living pressures for declining births last year, when the country reached its lowest birth rate since 2006. So, what’s going on and does it matter?  ANU demographer Dr. Liz Allen answers our questions in the deep dive.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Guest: Dr. Liz Allen
Producer: Orla Maher

Australia is in the midst of a ‘baby recession,' according to recent analysis of national birth trends by KPMG. It blamed cost of living pressures for declining births last year, when the country reached its lowest birth rate since 2006. So, what’s going on and does it matter?  ANU demographer Dr. Liz Allen answers our questions in the deep dive.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Guest: <a href="https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/allen-e" data-stringify-link="https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/allen-e" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Dr. Liz Allen</a> Producer: Orla Maher

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Is Australia in a 'baby recession'?

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Today's headlines include:
Matt Canavan has outlined his agenda as the new Nationals leader, telling reporters, “we have to fight back for Australians.”
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has cleared former Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his involvement in the illegal robodebt scheme, while two others have been found to be corrupt.
Hundreds of people have fled their homes as floodwaters threaten regional communities in central Queensland. 
And today’s good news: Two small marsupials thought to have gone extinct over 6,000 years ago have been found alive by Aussie researchers.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Matt Canavan has outlined his agenda as the new Nationals leader, telling reporters, &ldquo;we have to fight back for Australians.&rdquo;</li>
<li>The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has cleared former Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his involvement in the illegal robodebt scheme, while two others have been found to be corrupt.</li>
<li>Hundreds of people have fled their homes as floodwaters threaten regional communities in central Queensland.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Two small marsupials thought to have gone extinct over 6,000 years ago have been found alive by Aussie researchers.</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Headlines: Corruption watchdog clears Scott Morrison over Robodebt

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A moment of silence on a Gold Coast football pitch last week set off a chain of events involving the Australian Federal Police, a middle-of-the-night phone call between two world leaders, and an extraordinary visa decision… all against the backdrop of an active war. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about the Iranian women’s football team and the Federal Government’s decision to grant players asylum. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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A moment of silence on a Gold Coast football pitch last week set off a chain of events involving the Australian Federal Police, a middle-of-the-night phone call between two world leaders, and an extraordinary visa decision&hellip; all against the backdrop of an active war. In today&rsquo;s deep dive, we&rsquo;re going to explain everything you need to know about the Iranian women&rsquo;s football team and the Federal Government&rsquo;s decision to grant players asylum.&nbsp;
Hosts: Emma Gillespie 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.
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>
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Why Australia gave Iran's footballers asylum

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Today's headlines include:
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has announced he is quitting as leader of the party, but will still remain in parliament. 
Thousands of Australians have returned home from the Middle East, after the escalating U.S-Iran conflict forced airspaces in the region to shut down last week. 
Kyle Sandilands has broken his silence after broadcaster ARN announced his co-host, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, had quit the duo's longstanding breakfast radio show.
And today’s good news: UK researchers have discovered what may be the world’s oldest known ‘white-out’ style correction fluid on an ancient Egyptian artwork. 

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Nationals Leader David Littleproud has announced he is quitting as leader of the party, but will still remain in parliament.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Thousands of Australians have returned home from the Middle East, after the escalating U.S-Iran conflict forced airspaces in the region to shut down last week.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kyle Sandilands has broken his silence after broadcaster ARN announced his co-host, Jackie &lsquo;O&rsquo; Henderson, had quit the duo's longstanding breakfast radio show.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: UK researchers have discovered what may be the world&rsquo;s oldest known &lsquo;white-out&rsquo; style correction fluid on an ancient Egyptian artwork.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Producer: Elliot Lawry
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>
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Headlines: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader 

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