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It's official. Papua New Guinea is joining Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) competition from 2028. A deal between the two nations will expand the global profile of one of Australia's most dominant sports, but it could become one of geopolitical importance, too. As concern grows around China's increased presence in the South Pacific, what does the PNG NRL deal tell us about diplomacy and global politics? We'll explore more in today's deep dive. Hosts: George Finlayson and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want more sport from TDA?Sign up to our daily sport newsletter. 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: HECS debt reforms begin rolling out
Today's headlines include:The Government's student debt reforms are being rolled out from today after its HECS indexation changes passed Parliament last month.Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in November to its lowest level since March, according to the latest ABS figures.FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his intention to step down before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Elliot Lawry 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 allegation against Jay-Z, explained
This week, rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 alongside Sean Combs, who also goes by P Diddy, in a civil lawsuit filed in the U.S. over the weekend. Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegation, as has Combs. It’s the latest in a string of allegations that have centred around Combs, but it’s the first time we’ve heard any such allegation against Jay Z. Hosts: Zara Seidler 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: Anti-semitic attack in Sydney
Today's headlines include: Political leaders have condemned an incident in Sydney’s east overnight, after a car was set alight and buildings were damaged with anti-Israel graffiti in the suburb of Woollahra. The rebel forces that toppled Syria’s dictatorship this week have appointed Mohamed al-Bashir to act as interim Prime Minister until 1 March. An election promise from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese would give most pre-school aged children three days of subsidised early childhood education per week. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons 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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How the murder of a CEO in NYC played out
A 26-year-old man, named Luigi Mangione, has been arrested over the killing of a health insurance CEO last week in New York.For now, it has brought to an end a nearly week-long manhunt that captivated the world and has triggered a wave of anger directed at the healthcare system in the U.S.On today’s podcast, we’ll take you through how this story unfolded and what we know about the man they are now alleging was behind the murder.Hosts: Zara Seidler 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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