In the hours following the tragic murder of six people in Sydney’s Bondi Junction, families of some of the victims issued statement requesting that media remove images that were being circulated online. At the time, one victim’s family said that having those unauthorised photos being republished by the media was causing their loved ones “extreme distress”. On today’s podcast, we speak to Tarang Chawla about the media’s responsibility when it comes to reporting tragedies like we saw in Sydney recently. Tarang is an award-winning human rights activist, broadcaster, and lawyer. He is the co-found ..read more

Iran and Israel have long been adversaries, with tensions between the two Middle Eastern countries developing over decades. However, this month marks the first time either country has launched a direct attack on the other. In today's deep dive, we’re going to look at why direct conflict between these two nations is so significant, the context of geopolitical tension and why the global community is calling for immediate de-escalation. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The ..read more

It’s been a week of really heavy news so for today’s episode of the podcast, we thought we’d bring you a round up of some of the uplifting stories from the week. From the arts, to sport and scientific innovation, we’ve got a wrap in today’s deep dive to take you into the weekend feeling a bit better about the state of the world. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No Silly Questions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa ..read more

This week, Donald Trump has become the first U.S. President to face a criminal trial. It relates to the alleged cover-up of payments used to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election. In today's podcast, we speak to Planet America host Chas Licciardello about what the trial means, why it's important, and what happens next for the presidential hopeful. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Harry Sekulich Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Buy our book No ..read more

Just two days after the traumatic events of Saturday’s mass stabbing in Bondi Junction, another major event unfolded in Sydney on Monday night, when a Bishop was stabbed in a church in the city’s west. Yesterday, NSW Police declared the event a terrorist act. On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at what happened, what actually constitutes an act of terrorism, and some steps for how to handle such a difficult period in the news. Help is always available. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your ..read more

Yesterday, Justice Michael Lee handed down his judgement in the defamation case Bruce Lehrmann brought against journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten, finding that it was more likely than not Lehrmann raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in 2019 and therefore wasn’t defamed. In today's podcast, we'll explain the outcome of the civil case and what it means. Remember you can always call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Subscribe to The Daily A ..read more

Over the weekend, Australia was rocked by the killing of at least six people at the Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre in Sydney’s east. At the time of recording, there are a number of victims who remain in a critical condition, and it’s possible the death toll could rise further. On today’s podcast, we’ll update you on what happened, how the community has responded, and the questions that remain. Help is always available. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey! Su ..read more

Play our game Picture This In the age of fast fashion and on-demand expectations of clothing, a new trend is emerging: renting. More and more people are looking to borrow clothes or rent their own clothes out, both for sustainability and financial reasons. Today on the podcast, we speak to Dr Lisa Lake, Director of UTS’ Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion & Textiles, about the way her team is working to track the environmental impact of borrowing and renting clothes. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Guest: Dr Lisa Lake, Director of UTS’ Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fash ..read more

A transgender woman is suing a social media app for discrimination in the Federal Court. Roxanne Tickle launched legal action against 'Giggle for Girls' after she was removed from the app in 2021, and claims she was discriminated against unfairly because of her gender. The creator of the app denies any wrongdoing, and has repeatedly denied that Tickle is female. Today on the podcast we’ll deep dive into the details of this case, and explain why it's so important. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts v ..read more

National arts council Creative Australia has handed down a landmark report into the state of Australia’s music festivals – and it's not good news. Over a third of Australian music festivals lost money last year, with the cost of putting on a festival rapidly increasing. Today on the podcast we speak to the Managing Director of the Australian Festival Association, Mitch Wilson, to unpack the findings. Listen to our episode Why young people can’t go out after 6pm in Alice Springs Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons Guest: Mitch Wilson, Managing Director Australian Festival Association Audi ..read more