The U.S. Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill”.Two bodies of men have been found in a house in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, according to NSW Police.The football world is in mourning after the sudden deaths of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, and his brother André.One of Australia’s most endangered species, the Corroboree Frog, has seen its largest-ever release into a NSW national park.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: 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 science of being cool
What does it take to be considered cool? According to science there are exactly six traits. Today, we’re going to take you through what scientists learned after examining almost 6,000 people across 13 countries to figure out the difference between being cool and being good - and they’re not the same thing at all. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: 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: NSW records first death from rare bat virus
Today's headlines include: A NSW man has become the first person outside of Queensland to die from Australian bat lyssavirus, a rare infection similar to rabies. The driver jailed over the fatal 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has launched an appeal against his 32-year prison term. At least four people have died and dozens are missing after an Indonesian ferry sank off the coast of Bali. And today’s good news: Native Australian bee honey could help tackle the global antibiotic resistance crisis. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie 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 childcare worker charged with 70 offences
This week, we learned a 26-year-old childcare worker has been charged with 70 offences, including child rape, in Victoria. It has led to an immediate, and state-wide response that has impacted thousands of families in Victoria and an entire sector. So what exactly do we know about the allegations against this man? And how are officials responding? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam KoslowskiProducer: 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: Millions at risk after "significant" Qantas cyberattack
Today's headlines include: The personal details of millions of Qantas customers may have been leaked following a mass cyber attack. The Victorian Government has announced an urgent review into childcare safety, after a 26-year-old childcare worker was charged with more than 70 offences. U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending legislation, also known as the “big beautiful bill”, has narrowly passed the U.S. Senate. And today’s good news: A rare sighting of a leopard in Bangladesh has renewed hopes for the future of the endangered species Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie 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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