Australia's Prime Minister has acknowledged his concerns about the future of the airline Rex (Regional Express) after it paused trading on the ASX. The airline has also disabled some online bookings. After budget airline Bonza entered voluntary administration earlier in the year, is Australia about to lose its only airline not owned by Virgin or Qantas? In today's deep dive, we unpack what the latest news about Rex means, if the airline is going under and what it says about Australia's commercial aviation industry.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

Australia's Prime Minister has acknowledged his concerns about the future of the airline Rex (Regional Express) after it paused trading on the ASX. The airline has also disabled some online bookings. After budget airline Bonza entered voluntary administration earlier in the year, is Australia about to lose its only airline not owned by Virgin or Qantas? In today's deep dive, we unpack what the latest news about Rex means, if the airline is going under and what it says about Australia's commercial aviation industry. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher

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This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We’re a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people.
TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.

This is a daily news podcast that breaks down issues important to young people in Australia.

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The Daily Aus podcast is a five-minute entree to your news diet, and is presented by co-founders Sam (27) and Zara (25). Join them every weekday morning as they cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. Over 400,000 Australians get their news from The Daily Aus on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.

Is another Aussie airline about to fail?

We are fewer than 100 days out from the U.S. Election and it is nearly time for Kamala Harris to pick her Vice Presidential candidate. What exactly is Harris looking for, and what kind of difference to her campaign is she hoping a vice presidential pick could make? In today's deep dive, we cover off on all the VP hopefuls, why they could be a strategic pick for Harris and what comes next.


Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

Weekly episode wrap:
Mon: Tourism is growing, but at what cost?
Tues: The latest on Hezbollah and Israel
Wed: Is another Aussie airline about to fail?
Thurs: Will anything change for Australians with disabilities?

We are fewer than 100 days out from the U.S. Election and it is nearly time for Kamala Harris to pick her Vice Presidential candidate. What exactly is Harris looking for, and what kind of difference to her campaign is she hoping a vice presidential pick could make? In today's deep dive, we cover off on all the VP hopefuls, why they could be a strategic pick for Harris and what comes next.
 Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher
Weekly episode wrap: Mon: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/527TDN6a4mkBbJojAXwuCQ?si=b784I0tdQA2vibxiAQyKHw" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/527TDN6a4mkBbJojAXwuCQ?si=b784I0tdQA2vibxiAQyKHw" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Tourism is growing, but at what cost</a>? Tues: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ddfe65m2UzSPMhhz50VJa?si=BVI7dQ0XRw2-edJ77IdQ1A" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ddfe65m2UzSPMhhz50VJa?si=BVI7dQ0XRw2-edJ77IdQ1A" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The latest on Hezbollah and Israel</a> Wed: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dg89pk2hXNqdd6ZEADQI9?si=Whku-MCRQKismUkiOffZwA" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dg89pk2hXNqdd6ZEADQI9?si=Whku-MCRQKismUkiOffZwA" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Is another Aussie airline about to fail</a>? Thurs: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Et6TWAro9ADek9EieLtuK?si=2QGdVLX3TPeqYcRd9QBLiQ" data-stringify-link="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Et6TWAro9ADek9EieLtuK?si=2QGdVLX3TPeqYcRd9QBLiQ" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Will anything change for Australians with disabilities</a>?

Who will Kamala Harris choose as her VP?

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much?

No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat.

This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the episode to hear Sam's chat with Deakin’s University Dr. Kasey Symons, a Sport Media expert and Lecturer in Communication focused on gender equity and sport, on what she's thinking about when watching the Paris Games.

Head to www.deakin.edu.au to learn more.

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much?
No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat.
This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the episode to hear Sam's chat with Deakin’s University Dr. Kasey Symons, a Sport Media expert and Lecturer in Communication focused on gender equity and sport, on what she's thinking about when watching the Paris Games.
Head to www.deakin.edu.au to learn more.

🥇 BONUS EPISODE: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 3-5

The Government has handed down its long-awaited response to the Disability Royal Commission. Over four and a half years, the inquiry heard about experiences of abuse and neglect from more than 10,000 people. Its final report made more than 200 recommendations to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The Government has now said which of those proposals it plans to accept, and the ones it won't. In today's deep dive, we'll take you through that response, and what it means for Australians with disabilities.

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

The Government has handed down its long-awaited response to the Disability Royal Commission. Over four and a half years, the inquiry heard about experiences of abuse and neglect from more than 10,000 people. Its final report made more than 200 recommendations to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The Government has now said which of those proposals it plans to accept, and the ones it won't. In today's deep dive, we'll take you through that response, and what it means for Australians with disabilities. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher

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