The Federal Government has rejected the visa of a Dutch beach volleyball player due to a conviction of child rape. Steven van de Velde had sought to enter Australia for the world beach volleyball championships in Adelaide, being held in November. In today’s episode, we explain the context behind the government’s decision, including van de Velde’s crime, his sentencing, and his continued athletic career. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher 1800 RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732Video: 1800RESPECT.org.au Bravehearts hotline: 1800 272 831 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Headlines: Inflation rises to highest rate in a year
Today's headlines include: The inflation rate has increased to 3.2%, its highest level in over a year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The Australian Federal Police has announced a new taskforce to crack down on what it called “crimefluencer” networks targeting young girls online. A 72-year-old patient has died after a woman allegedly cut off the gas supply to two southern Sydney hospitals. And today’s good news: The 2025 AFL Open – an event for footballers with an intellectual disability and wheelchair players – is continuing for a third day in Melbourne, ahead of a series of grand final matches tomorrow. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Emma Gillespie 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is a third Trump term possible?
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again refused to rule out running for a third term, telling reporters this week he would love to do it. U.S. Presidents are restricted to a two-term limit, but could Trump change that? Today, we’ll break down what the U.S. Constitution says about presidential terms, the likelihood of anything changing, and how Australia's system compares. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Headlines: NSW mine explosion kills two workers
Today's headlines include: A “catastrophic failure” is being blamed for a deadly mine explosion in Far West NSW. The Federal Government will require telcos to publish network outages in real time, following a spate of Triple Zero disruptions. Seven people have been killed in the northern Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa, the world’s strongest storm this year, moves towards Jamaica. And today’s good news: Three critically endangered wombat joeys have been born through a breeding program in a Queensland sanctuary. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The sexual abuse allegations against the ADF
A landmark class action has been filed against the Australian Defence Force, alleging widespread and systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination over the past two decades. The legal case represents potentially thousands of women who have served in the military, and today, we're breaking down everything you need to know about the allegations against the ADF. 1800 RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732Video: 1800RESPECT.org.au Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher 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 newsletterSubscribe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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