Last week, the Federal Government introduced legislation to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks. What does the proposal look like, why is it being tabled now, and how does Australia stack up compared with other countries? We'll unpack everything in today's deep dive.

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Last week, the Federal Government introduced legislation to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks. What does the proposal look like, why is it being tabled now, and how does Australia stack up compared with other countries? We'll unpack everything in today's deep dive.
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How does Australia's parental leave policy stack up?

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Today's headlines include:
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved the release of almost 800 million litres of fuel to Australia’s market, initially targeting regional areas.
A man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the U.S. state of Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. 
Bluesfest, a popular music festival held annually in Byron Bay, has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition. 
And today’s good news: For the first time, a team of scientists has grown chickpeas in soil designed to mimic the surface of the moon. 

Reporting with AAP.

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved the release of almost 800 million litres of fuel to Australia&rsquo;s market, initially targeting regional areas.</li>
<li>A man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the U.S. state of Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bluesfest, a popular music festival held annually in Byron Bay, has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: For the first time, a team of scientists has grown chickpeas in soil designed to mimic the surface of the moon.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski 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: 800 million litres of fuel released into Aus market

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For as long as the Oscars have existed, people have campaigned to win them. Back in 1929, when Mary Pickford was nominated for best Actress at the second-ever Academy Awards, she invited the voting committee - then just five people - over to her house for tea. And won. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack the history of Oscar campaigning, and explain why frontrunner Timothee Chalamet has been making headlines. 

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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For as long as the Oscars have existed, people have campaigned to win them. Back in 1929, when Mary Pickford was nominated for best Actress at the second-ever Academy Awards, she invited the voting committee - then just five people - over to her house for tea. And won. In today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll unpack the history of Oscar campaigning, and explain why frontrunner Timothee Chalamet has been making headlines.&nbsp;
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.
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How much PR goes into an Oscars win?

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Today's headlines include:
Iran has struck two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the number of ships struck in the region since fighting began to at least 16. 
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has quit his job with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion because he said he was overpaid for the work he was doing.
Software giant Atlassian has announced it is cutting its global workforce by 10%, including nearly 500 roles in Australia. 
And today’s good news: Indigenous rangers have captured two rarely seen animals in the first camera survey on Cape Barren Island, off the coast of Tasmania.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Iran has struck two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the number of ships struck in the region since fighting began to at least 16.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has quit his job with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion because he said he was overpaid for the work he was doing.</li>
<li>Software giant Atlassian has announced it is cutting its global workforce by 10%, including nearly 500 roles in Australia.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Indigenous rangers have captured two rarely seen animals in the first camera survey on Cape Barren Island, off the coast of Tasmania.</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons 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.
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: Iran strikes fuel tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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How does Australia's parental leave policy stack up?

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