Headlines: U.S. Congress votes to release Epstein files
Today's headlines include: Wages increased by 3.4% in the year to September, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Australian Federal Police has told a Senate inquiry that rates of child abuse are worsening across the country. Both houses of the U.S. Congress have voted to force the release of all the files from the Department of Justice’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And today’s good news: Hundreds of dachshunds have taken part in the annual Paris Sausage Walk to help support a local rescue organisation. 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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The Opposition Leader on ditching net zero
The Coalition has announced it will abandon Australia’s target of net zero by 2050, to instead focus on affordable energy. On Sunday, they promised they would bring down energy bills for Australians, by removing the renewable energy targets enshrined in law by Labor. It’s the biggest policy announcement from the Coalition since their loss at the last election in May. Today, TDA sits down with Sussan Ley, leader of the Liberal Party, about the reasoning behind the decision. Interview by: Billi FitzSimonsGuest: Sussan Ley, Opposition LeaderProduced by: 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: Outdated software blamed for failed 000 call death
Today's headlines include: A TPG customer has died after they were unable to call Triple Zero due to "a Samsung device that was operating out-of-date software," according to the telco. Lachlan Young has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of his former partner, Hannah McGuire. The UN Security Council has voted in favour of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK are using AI to predict early signs of brain cancer recurrence. 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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Trump vs the BBC
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $AU7.5 billion. It comes after the British broadcaster apologised to Trump over an allegedly misleading edit of a speech he gave on 6 January 2021 – the day of the deadly Washington insurrection. However, the BBC has rejected compensation claims from Trump’s lawyers. Today, we’ll explain the speech edit in question, the fallout, and whether Trump is likely to succeed in his action against the broadcaster. 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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Headlines: More than 750 arrested in NSW DV crackdown
Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has downplayed questions surrounding her leadership and says she’s confident she’ll lead the Coalition into the next federal election. A four-day NSW Police operation has led to 752 people being arrested and charged with domestic violence-related offences. Gen Z-led protests in Mexico City turned violent on the weekend, leaving 120 people injured. And today’s good news: Researchers say they’re on the cusp of a malaria breakthrough, after a new drug was found to be more than 97% effective at treating the disease. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: 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 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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