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    Headlines: ISIS-linked woman denied bail

    08/05/2026 | 4 mins.
    Today's headlines include:
    A woman accused of joining Islamic State will remain behind bars after a judge denied her bail request.
    The United States and Iran have exchanged fire in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire.
    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party has seen significant losses in this week’s local and regional elections.
    And today’s good news: An Australian-Indian dancer has become the first to perform a South Asian dance form at Sydney Dance Company (SDC).
    Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
    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.
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    We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.
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    100 years of Sir David Attenborough

    07/05/2026 | 19 mins.
    The man who made you cry over a walrus, root for a penguin, reassess your relationship with plastics and taught you the true meaning of the circle of life, turns 100 today. Today we're looking at the life and legacy of Sir David Attenborough, and what his century on Earth has meant for us all, including Australians.
    Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
    Producer: Rosa Bowden
    You can watch Tom Tilley's 2019 interview with David Attenborough here.
    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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Daily Aus

    Headlines: ISIS fighters' wives arriving in Aus

    07/05/2026 | 4 mins.
    Today's headlines include:
    A group of Australian women who married ISIS fighters, and their children, are due to land back in the country in the coming hours.
    A passenger onboard the cruise ship affected by an outbreak of hantavirus has told Spanish media one of the people onboard has returned to Australia.
    Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced plans to force gas-exporting companies to reserve 20% of their product for Australians.
    And today’s good news! An American physical therapist has become the first woman to win the overall title at the Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon in the U.S. state of Arizona – a 400km race.
    Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
    Producer: Avegail Matutina
    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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The AFL's mental health reckoning

    06/05/2026 | 16 mins.
    Last month, AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced a mental health episode on the field in a game televised across the country. Days later, the 24-year-old was hospitalised, with his Club calling for privacy. Then, earlier this week, the AFL fined Carlton $75,000 for its handling of Hollands’ episode. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what happened, plus the calls for more mental health support in the AFL.
    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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Headlines: Alleged Bondi gunman faces new charges

    06/05/2026 | 3 mins.
    Today's headlines include:
    The 24-year-old man accused of carrying out the deadly Bondi Beach attack is facing new charges, in addition to existing terrorism, murder, and attempted murder charges.
    Three child protection workers in the Northern Territory have been stood down over their handling of a welfare case involving Kumanjayi Little Baby.
    A group of women and children connected to ISIS will arrive in Australia tomorrow, after years in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.
    And today’s good news: Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have located a long-lost manuscript of the earliest known poem written in the English language.
    Hosts: Emma Gillespie 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.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About The Daily Aus

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.
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