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The prime ministers of Finland and New Zealand were asked if they met due to their similar age.
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The Daily Aus asked nearly 38,000 young people if they think Gladys Berejiklian should have resigned as NSW Premier. 61% of them said ’no’.
About 31,000 people also answered if they support a federal corruption watchdog. 80% said yes.
#auspol
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The Daily Aus asked its audience if they believe the public holiday on 26 January should be changed. 79% of the more than 30,000 respondents said yes.
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Thanks to
@ameliamcguiree
for this write up in today's SMH. We're on a mission to change the way young people think about the news, one social post at a time📱
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In a poll answered by 48,000 TDA readers, 82% said they support the Government’s decision to re-cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa.
#auspol
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.
@AlboMP
's office has confirmed he will attend a youth-focused Leaders' Debate with The Daily Aus.
No word yet from PMO
@ScottMorrisonMP
.
This is the leaders' chance to show they care about young people and issues that matter to the next generation.
#auspol
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The Daily Aus asked 18,000 young people if they think the Federal Government should commit to net zero by 2050. 95% of them said ‘yes’.
We also asked if they support the Federal Government’s current target to reduce emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030. 54% said ‘no’.
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TDA reached a milestone today: 400,000 followers on Instagram! We’re proud to break down the news for so many switched on, curious young Australians. If you haven’t joined us yet, get on board!
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What a lovely surprise to see
@TheDailyAus
mentioned in this wonderful interview with
@mjrowland68
👇
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The Daily Aus' interview with Opposition Leader
@AlboMP
is live!
We spoke about climate change, cost of living, women’s safety, immigration and more.
#auspoI
#AusVotes2022
Watch here:
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We put to our audience the question: How are you feeling about NSW beginning to reopen?
Of the 20,000+ young people who responded, 56% said they felt nervous.
Many of the responders said they had social anxiety, and also fear people will not follow the remaining restrictions.
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Looking to buy your first home? On today's episode of Young, Dumb & Informed,
@BilliFitzSimons
chats to
@jasonfalinskimp
and
@jasonclaremp
about what the major parties are doing to help young people break into the housing market. Listen here:
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The four day work week is already happening in Australia. Do you think it should become the norm?
We spoke to a few experts and companies who are trialling the new approach.
👇📽️
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The most common response when we asked why was “not good enough”.
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Do you support Australia becoming a republic?
Tell us your thoughts in this 30-second poll.
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Public holiday Matildas: The Prime Minister says there will be a "race" to declare a public holiday if Matildas win the Women's World Cup.
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In 2021,
@TheDailyAus
was there for all the big moments. Hopefully, amongst the riots, viruses and Canberra chaos, we brought you positivity, hope and a way to get your head around the big ideas. We can't wait to do it all over again in 2022.
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A bill to ban LGBTQIA+ conversion practices has been introduced in NSW by Independent MP Alex Greenwich. Here's what you should know.
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Today,
@TheDailyAus
launched 'The Mirror', a four part series examining the months leading up to - and decade since - Julia Gillard's famous misogyny speech.
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Exclusive: Over 130,000 Australians made voluntary HECS payments in the month before their student debts rose by 7.1% in June. This is nearly a 300% increase on the year before.
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In the lead-up to the Federal Election, TDA wants to know what you really think about climate policies.
Have your say in our one-minute survey here:
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We're on Twitter! Here's a little something we prepared earlier. What's a rapid antigen test? Cohorts of our community are looking forward to returning to normalcy and this could play a key role.
#COVID19
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TDA’s Editor
@BilliFitzSimons
sat down with Australia’s Youth Minister Dr Anne Aly to discuss some of the biggest issues important to young people.
Watch the full interview here:
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TDA surveyed its audience about how comfortable they are doing certain activities in light of the surge in COVID-19 cases. More than 90,000 Australians responded. Here’s what they said:
- 73% said they would attend a family gathering.
- 71% said they would go to a restaurant.
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Colombia has decriminalised abortion. Here's a quick summary. 1/5
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The gig economy often works as many hours as their full-time counterparts, but don't have the same entitlements, such as sick or annual leave.
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The Daily Aus’ new podcast No Silly Questions has shot up the news charts this week.
It’s all about breaking down the big issues for young people in the lead up to the Federal Election.
And it turns out young people care. A lot.
Listen here:
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TDA EXCLUSIVE: The Matildas’ players union has condemned FIFA’s reported sponsorship deal with the Saudi Arabian Government. See below for more. By
@Daniel_Lo_Surdo
🔽
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Some NSW teachers will get a $10,000 pay rise under a new deal proposed by the State Government. One final approval is now needed.
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Check out No Silly Questions on Spotify with
@BilliFitzSimons
and
@TomisCrowley
🎙
Today the second ep of my Thursday segment on No Silly Questions drops! I'm tackling foundational politics topics for an audience that's switched on but turned off by the usual politics. It's fun. Check out the ep on the role of govt with
@billifitz
!
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Check out a new explainer on the electricity system from TDA’s political journalist
@TomisCrowley
. For more like this, join 370k Australians who get their news from us on Instagram
I experimented with a new storytelling format for
@TheDailyAus
and people really liked it over there, so I thought I'd share here. Explaining the energy stuff from square 1. Inevitably couldn't cover everything (esp. compensation) but aiming to help bust assumed knowledge. 🧵
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Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.
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TDA sat down with the Prime Minister
@AlboMP
earlier this week! Check out some highlights below, and for more of the chat stay tuned for Monday’s episode of the TDA pod.
Some highlights below from my interview with
@AlboMP
at
@TheDailyAus
! I'll post a link to the full interview at the end
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The Australian Government has launched a new attack on feral cats through the release of a new plan to curb damage caused by the animals.
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Controlled burns are taking place across Sydney to minimise the risk of future bushfires. This is why it's smoky in Sydney right now.
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The Daily Aus is doing live polling on its Instagram. Our co-founders
@sam_koslowski
and
@zaraseidler1
talked about it on Channel 10's live broadcast
#auspol
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New Zealanders who live in Australia for four years can now become citizens from July 1, under new changes.
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The G20 world leaders meeting in Delhi has ended without explicit condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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While all your normal procrastination tools are down, have a listen to today's podcast! Find it here 👇
Spoke to
@ChrisMinnsMP
on our
@TheDailyAus
podcast this morning. He was cautious about the role of the NSW opposition at a time of such political instability, saying it’s not the time to “hang shit on the Government”.
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Victorians are paying the most taxes to their state and local governments in Australia, according to new data from the ABS.
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- 60% said they would go on a date.
- 36% said they would attend a house party.
- 22% said they would attend a music festival.
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The Daily Aus' co-founders are helping Channel 10 with their election coverage tonight, speaking about the key issues that matter to young people.
#AustraliaDecides
#AusPol
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Here's our explainer on likely next steps from Western leaders in response to Putin's actions in Ukraine. It's also the topic of today's podcast with
@zaraseidler1
and
@TomisCrowley
. Read below for more
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In the first episode, we spoke to
@mrseankelly
,
@PhillipCoorey
,
@JamilaRizvi
and
@e_mmawebster
about their recollections of the day, and the political context in which that speech emerged.
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Hundreds of common medicines are set to be available for prescription two months at a time and at half price following a Government decision.
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Retail staff in NSW will be protected by new laws adding prison sentences for those who harass or assault them.
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A Muffin Break store has been accused of breaking child employment laws by Victoria's child employment watchdog. Here are the details.
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Did we make your Spotify wrapped?
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The Government is facing growing calls to include a JobSeeker payment increase in the Federal Budget - including from its own members.
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Victorian casual workers will be guaranteed sick pay until 2025, under a new announcement from the state government.
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What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? A referendum will be held later this year. Here's what the exact wording is.
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Today on The Daily Aus podcast: Is Google too good?
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The fire began at about 4pm in a heritage-listed building next to Central Station.
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The CSIRO diet score suggests Australians' eating habits are becoming less healthy over time. Here's what else it found.
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We’ve all heard that rental prices are up, and supply is down. 95.7% of respondents to our survey said they faced eviction or had to move because of a rent increase. So when it comes to renting, what are your rights? And are the rules being followed?
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Queensland pill testing centres could open their doors from the end of this year, according to new documents issued by the state government.
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Our audience kept asking what individual action they could take, so
@BilliFitzSimons
asked
@RichieMerzian
for an answer
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A discussion paper around Australia's first-ever national autism strategy has been released for public feedback. Here's the key points
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Why is Melbourne having earthquakes? Three have struck Melbourne and regional Victoria in the last two months. Here's why.
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We're looking for another Journalist to join our team in Sydney and bring great stories to Australia's largest audience of young news consumers.
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In the letter, the two football governing bodies said they "cannot express strongly enough the potential repercussions and fallout" from the deal, adding that Australia and New Zealand place the "utmost importance on gender equality".
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The China Stone coal mine was one of two coal mines cancelled by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after they failed to address concerns.
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Prime Minister
@AlboMP
exclusively told The Daily Aus he thinks there will be a “race” to declare a public holiday by state and territory leaders if the Matildas clinch victory at the upcoming 2023 FIFA World Cup.
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Why NSW teachers are angry
Listen to the full episode here:
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A UK Museum has returned 174 cultural artefacts to a First Nations community in the Northern Territory, decades after they were taken.
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Are rent prices increasing in Australia? New data released this found rent prices in capital cities have had record increases this year. Here's why
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Bill Shorten has promised an NDIS overhaul, admitting the scheme is "not what it should be" and flagging a crackdown on dodgy providers.
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An update on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
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Over 70 million people have already joined Threads, which Mark Zuckerberg says is “way beyond” expectations. Elon Musk had suggested a cage fight between the two men in the lead up to the launch, but now Twitter is threatening a lawsuit too.
Full ep here:
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If you look at what’s trending in the music world, you’re likely to find music by global superstars. But what about Aussie artists? Why are they not being recognised on Australian music charts? And what impact has Tiktok had on all of this?
Listen here:
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National Cabinet leaders have agreed to build 200,000 extra homes by mid-2029, but have stopped short of limits on rent increases.
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France wants to ban the use of ‘meat terminology’ like ‘steak’ or ‘sausage’ from the labels of vegan food products.
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At the time of writing, Football Australia hasn't received a response from FIFA. TDA has contacted FIFA for comment.
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A ten-year national strategy has been released to improve Australia’s response to care and treatment for eating disorders. The National Eating Disorders
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FINA, and International Rugby League have announced restrictions on transgender women playing at their elite competitions. TDA spoke to Ricki Coughlan, one of Australia's first transgender athletes, about her thoughts on the bans.
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Federal MPs will receive a 4% pay rise from Friday, signed off by the Remuneration Tribunal. It's their biggest wage increase in a decade.
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Uncontrolled fires are spreading through the Northern Territory, posing a potential threat to a nearby town.
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The Australian Tax Office confirmed this week that student loans are set to increase by 7.1% due to indexation. We polled the TDA audience and found that 90% of respondents didn't think this was fair.
We'll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.
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The NSW Government has announced it will work to keep Australia’s largest coal-fired power station open longer.
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The Federal Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which would criminalise deliberate wage theft with up to 10 years jail time.
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Conditions in Sudan are deteriorating rapidly as a clash between two armed groups threatens to spiral into a full-blown war. A former Sudanese leader has called the situation a “nightmare”, with the conflict already resulting in hundreds of deaths.
Listen:
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What was the Qatar Airways decision? The Government is facing sustained backlash over their call to block more flights into Australia.
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In 2003, Folbigg was found guilty of killing her four infant children, based largely on evidence from her diaries. However, recent advancements in genetic science have cast doubt on this verdict. Could this lead to Folbigg's release?
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Abortion pills Mifepristone and Misoprostol will soon be easier to access in Australia after the TGA relaxed prescription rules.
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Smoking rates in the U.S. and Australia have fallen, according to new data from the CDC and Federal Department of Health.
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What was the Women’s World Cup like in 1988? Players had to pay to play, and sold lamingtons on street corners to fund their tickets.
Listen to the full episode here:
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump had his mug shot taken today at Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia.
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An online safety expert says "hundreds and hundreds" of children are at risk of grooming on Roblox every week. Is Roblox safe?
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HECS debts are set for their biggest increase in decades. When do I have to pay my HECS back? Here's all you need to know.
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What's lumpy skin disease? Indonesia has lifted restrictions on Australian livestock after they say the disease was discovered on cattle.
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Apple claims its Vision Pro marks a new era in tech, and suggests these headsets will be part of our daily lives. But how realistic is a future where we all interact with mixed reality? Sam shares the pros and cons after trying out Apple’s headset himself.
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Scott Morrison has endorsed a Bill that would exclude trans people from single-sex sports. Here's a quick summary.
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A Senate inquiry has called for better regulations to limit concussion in sport, especially for children and community players.
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Today on The Daily Aus podcast: What are you voting for on October 14?
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Today on The Daily Aus podcast: The QLD law overriding human rights
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