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Headlines: Higher-than-expected inflation data

Feb 25th, 2026 6:20 AM

Today's headlines include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the first round of inflation data for 2026. NSW Police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. Australian logistics software company WiseTech Global has announced it will cut more than a quarter of its workforce, as it leans into artificial intelligence. And today’s good news: Australian photographer Jono Allen has taken out the top prize at this year’s World Nature Photographer of the Year awards. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Rosa BowdenWant 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.

The operation to capture Mexico's most wanted man

Feb 24th, 2026 6:00 PM

Earlier this week, the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted man, setting off a chain reaction of violence that has continued in the days since. In today’s podcast, we’re going to explain who the El Mencho was, why he was so significant and get across what’s happened across Mexico this week. 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.

Headlines: Royal commission on antisemitism begins

Feb 24th, 2026 5:45 AM

Today's headlines include: Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has opened the first public hearing for the Royal Commission on antisemitism. The Victorian Government will announce new guidelines to standardise how endometriosis is diagnosed. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned countries against backing away from recently-‌negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs. And today’s good news: Scientists are a step closer to developing a universal vaccine for the flu, COVID, allergies, and other bacterial and viral illnesses. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa BowdenWant 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.

The NRL star caught in an escalating gang war

Feb 23rd, 2026 6:00 PM

A former NRL star was shot outside his home in Sydney's south-west last week. Police say the ambush centred around the victim’s son’s alleged ties to organised crime. In the days since, a gang war has continued to escalate on the ground in Sydney, but investigators say it's being coordinated by crime bosses from abroad. Today, we’ll explain the shooting behind this intensifying violence and the accusations against two international crime rings. 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.

Headlines: Coalition proposes new law to ban ISIS brides

Feb 23rd, 2026 6:14 AM

Today's headlines include: The Opposition wants to make it a criminal offence to help anyone with ties to ISIS return to Australia. The search for an abducted grandfather has been expanded to thick bushland, NSW Police has confirmed. The Prime Minister of Greenland has rejected U.S. President Donald ‌Trump’s offer to send a hospital ship to the region. And today’s good news: For the first time in nearly 200 years, tortoises are roaming the Galápagos island of Floreana. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Elliot LawryWant 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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