It’s the start of the new year and we are here to give you a preview of what is coming up this year. Because it will be a big one. From the men’s FIFA World Cup, to the census, to the lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively finally taking place. 2026 seems set to be a big year.

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It&rsquo;s the start of the new year and we are here to give you a preview of what is coming up this year. Because it will be a big one. From the men&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup, to the census, to the lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively finally taking place. 2026 seems set to be a big year.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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What to expect for 2026

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Today's headlines include:
Emergency-level bushfires have ignited and residents are being urged to leave amid some of the worst heatwave conditions in years. 
The annual inflation rate decreased to 3.4% in November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Venezuela and the U.S. have reached a deal to export up to $US2 billion dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to the country.
And the good news: The Parkes Elvis Festival has kicked off, with hundreds of Elvis fans gathering for the annual festival.

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emily Donohoe
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>Emergency-level bushfires have ignited and residents are being urged to leave amid some of the worst heatwave conditions in years.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The annual inflation rate decreased to 3.4% in November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).</li>
<li>Venezuela and the U.S. have reached a deal to export up to $US2 billion dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to the country.</li>
<li>And the good news: The Parkes Elvis Festival has kicked off, with hundreds of Elvis fans gathering for the annual festival.</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emily Donohoe 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.
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Headlines: Inflation's unexpected fall

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In the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack, pressure is mounting for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the calls, but families of victims, business and sport leaders, some Labor MPs and the Opposition say it's essential after the country’s worst-ever terrorist attack. In today’s podcast, we’ll unpack the calls for a royal commission, what it actually is, and why the Prime Minister is suggesting it might delay action. 

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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In the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack, pressure is mounting for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the calls, but families of victims, business and sport leaders, some Labor MPs and the Opposition say it's essential after the country&rsquo;s worst-ever terrorist attack. In today&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;ll unpack the calls for a royal commission, what it actually is, and why the Prime Minister is suggesting it might delay action.&nbsp;
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski 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>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.

The calls for an antisemitism royal commission, explained

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Today's headlines include:
More than half of Australia is set to experience the worst heatwave since the Black Summer bushfires. 
The U.S. has ended its ‍longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases. 
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court, days after U.S. forces captured him in Caracas. 
And today’s good news: The Australian Open prize money pool has hit a new high of $111.5 million – an increase of about 16% compared to last year. 

Reporting with AAP.

Hosts: Zara Seidler 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 ‘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.

Today's headlines include:
<ul>
<li>More than half of Australia is set to experience the worst heatwave since the Black Summer bushfires.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The U.S. has ended its &zwj;longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court, days after U.S. forces captured him in Caracas.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: The Australian Open prize money pool has hit a new high of $111.5 million &ndash; an increase of about 16% compared to last year.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Reporting with AAP.
Hosts: Zara Seidler 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>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.

Headlines: Heatwaves expected across Australia

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