The Daily Aus

Today's headlines include:
The Australian Government has joined global condemnation of an Israeli minister who taunted detained activists, including 11 Australians.
The unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% and 18,600 jobs dropped out of the economy in April, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
A photographer has been charged after allegedly stealing camera equipment from a Bondi Beach massacre victim and selling it to a pawn shop days after the attack.
And today’s good news: Scientists have discovered over 1,100 previously unknown marine species, in what’s been described as a “landmark” Ocean Census.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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CW: today’s episode contains discussion of sexual assault and rape. If you or anyone you know needs support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. For 24/7 crisis support, contact lifeline on 13 11 14.

A BBC investigation this week has rocked one of the world's most popular reality TV formats. The UK version of Married at First Sight has been pulled from streaming, including here in Australia, after three women on the show alleged sexual assault during filming.

The show’s broadcaster has launched a review, police are involved, and the fallout is raising questions about how far reality TV goes to protect the people on it. Today, we’ll unpack everything you need to know about the downfall of MAFS UK.
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Lifeline
Full Stop Australia
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot Lawry
Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Today's headlines include:
Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak on record has prompted a public vaccination warning.
A 12 hour manhunt has ended in two arrests after a deadly shooting in southwest Sydney.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, just days after hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
And today's good news: For the first time, scientists have confirmed that humpback whales are making epic ocean crossings between Australia and Brazil, journeying more than 14,000km.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Last week, the Government handed down its federal budget which it has said is a budget for young people. And since, there have been a lot of questions about if the execution of their policies, will actually match the intention of helping young people.
Today, I sit down with the Treasurer to put your questions to him.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Guest: Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer
Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Today's headlines include:
A woman is dead and dozens of students have been rescued as torrential rain continues to drench southeast Queensland.
An accused triple-murderer has appeared in court after the bodies of his wife and two children were discovered in a southwest Sydney home.
Wildfires are threatening homes in the U.S. state of California, with thousands of residents forced to evacuate.
And today’s good news: Aussie researchers have named a newly discovered fish species after a Sesame Street character.
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry
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