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    Headlines: Govt insists fuel supply is secure

    27/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    Today's headlines include:
    The Government has insisted Australia has enough fuel, and that shortages are being driven by panic buying.
    Communities along the north coast of Western Australia are bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle, which is set to make landfall in the coming hours.
    U.S. President Donald Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days, claiming negotiations to end the war were going “very well”.
    And today’s good news: Marine biologists have captured the first video of a sperm whale calf being born, with the footage revealing the species shares a complex social cohesion.
    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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    The first social media addiction trial

    26/03/2026 | 17 mins.
    If you've ever felt like social media is designed to make it feel impossible to put your phone down, a jury in the U.S. just agreed with you. They’ve ordered Meta and YouTube to pay for it. This landmark trial was the first in a series of court cases that could reshape how social media works worldwide. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how we got here, and what it means for the future of the world’s most popular apps.
    Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
    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: State & federal leaders to hold fuel crisis talks

    26/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    Today's headlines include:
    State and federal leaders are set to hold emergency talks on the developing fuel crisis next week.
    Iran is still weighing a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Middle East, despite an initial negative reaction, according to Pakistani intermediaries.
    Australia and Germany have announced plans to host members of each other’s militaries, as Europe looks to rely less on the U.S.
    And today’s good news: A new pair of AI-powered glasses could give people with dementia a helpful boost.
    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.
    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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    Your questions about the Iran war, answered

    25/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    This week marks one month since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began. As the conflict enters its fourth week, peace deal talks are underway, missile attacks continue across the Middle East, and the economic impact is being felt around the world. Today, we're doing something a little different - we're bringing the TDA team into the studio to get their biggest questions about the war answered.
    Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
    Guests: Rosa Bowden, Emma Gillespie, Lucy Tassell, Orla Maher
    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: ABC staff strike for first time in 20 years

    25/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    Today's headlines include:
    ABC staff have walked off the job, marking the public broadcaster’s first major industrial action in 20 years.
    The Federal Government has introduced legislation that could see fuel companies fined up to $100 million for misleading customers.
    A court in the U.S. state of New Mexico has fined Meta $US375 million ($AU539m) for violating child exploitation laws.
    And today’s good news: For the second time this year, endangered mountain gorilla twins have been born at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
    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.
    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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