It’s been a particularly tense time around the world, as we've covered on the podcast this week. But we want to bring you something different for today's deep dive — an exclusively good news episode. From the Aussie athletes breaking records to surfing dogs and a conservation breakthrough, we hope you find a bit of joy in today's podcast. 

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It&rsquo;s been a particularly tense time around the world, as we've covered on the podcast this week. But we want to bring you something different for today's deep dive &mdash; an exclusively good news episode. From the Aussie athletes breaking records to surfing dogs and a conservation breakthrough, we hope you find a bit of joy in today's podcast.&nbsp; <a href="https://thegoodnewsletter.thedailyaus.com.au/" data-stringify-link="https://thegoodnewsletter.thedailyaus.com.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">For more stories like these in your inbox every week, sign up to our good newsletter here</a>. <a href="https://www.reachoutspeakupchallenge.com.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.reachoutspeakupchallenge.com.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">You can learn more about Fran Hurndall or donate here</a> <a href="https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2025/huntington-beach-dog-surfing/" data-stringify-link="https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2025/huntington-beach-dog-surfing/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Get your dose of surfing dog pics here </a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLFwzU5MtJI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D" data-stringify-link="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLFwzU5MtJI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D" data-sk="tooltip_parent">do not click this link if you hate cute ducklings</a> Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Elliot Lawry
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The good news you missed this week

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