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This year, we brought you a new three-part series investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. Once lauded as the silver bullet to the stars, Ozempic and other similar medications have slowly but surely crossed into the mainstream, bringing with them new conversations about body image, ethics, health, and accessibility. But how are young people engaging with these medications? In part one of ‘Investigating Ozempic’ we'll unpack the drug’s rise to prominence, and explore the mental health side effects associated with its use. We'll also hear from young Aussies with first-hand experience with Ozempic. Note: We've changed the names of some of the people you'll hear from in this episode. These sources are known to TDA, but we've kept some of their personal details private to protect their identity. Support resources: For 24/7 crisis support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For eating disorder support, help is available through the Butterfly Foundation online or over the phone on 1800 ED HOPE. Host and producer: Emma Gillespie Guests: Dr Michael Bonning, Dr Emma Beckett, and Varsha Yajman 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.

Sign up to our sports newsletter here. We are continuing with the theme of 2025 wrap-ups this week and rounding it all out with the big news from the world of sport! Hosts: George Finlayson and 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.

Sign up to our good newsletter here. In this instalment of our summer series, we’re taking a look back at our favourite good news stories of the year!Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler 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.

Sign up to our culture newsletter here! We're coming to you this Christmas Eve with something a little different. It's been quite the year in pop culture, so today we're recapping some of the biggest moments that had everyone talking in 2025. From team Conrad and team Jeremiah to celebrity engagements and weddings, Jojo Siwa and the Big Brother controversy, heists at the Louvre, an Aussie dancing star, viral jeans, and more, we're breaking down what captured our attention this year. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell 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.

On today's summer series episode, we're looking back at 2025 and the biggest global news stories that shaped the year. From conflict in the Middle East and political upheaval at the White House, to high-profile court cases and the rise of AI - it was a year defined by conflict, accountability, and economic uncertainty.Hosts: Sam Koslowski and 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.