The Daily Aus

If you’ve woken up this morning thinking and it's earlier than you thought, that’s because daylight saving has officially ended!

It’s one of two times during the year that clocks change - but why does it actually exist? And how did it start?

Today we are going to explain why we actually have daylight saving - and answer the questions you’ve probably thought about, but never known the answers to.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

This episode is sponsored by Koala, who care about making sure you are getting a good night’s sleep, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today’s podcast.

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This week, we talk about the new innovation helping to keep more people safe, the new baby cub born and an incredible community initiative to get more actors on stage!

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie

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Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he’d plan to visit Trump “as soon as [he] can” if Labor is re-elected on 3 May. 

After 18 years behind bars, notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel has been granted bail by a Victorian court.

A South Korean court has voted to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, triggering a snap election.

And today’s good news: A solar power breakthrough could support long-term settlements on the moon.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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Yesterday, US President Donald Trump officially announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on all imports into America. This includes a blanket 10% tax on all Australian goods entering America, ending 20 years of tariff-free trade between our nations under a Free Trade Agreement. It comes in the first week of Australia’s federal election campaign period, with both the PM and Opposition leader explaining to Australians how they would approach our changing relationship with the US. 

In today's podcast, we will explain precisely what these tariffs are, why they're being introduced, and what they mean for Australia's economy and our relationship with one of our closest allies.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

All Australian products imported to the U.S. will be hit with at least a 10% tariff from later this week.

Last month was Australia’s hottest March since records began in 1910, with the national temperature 2.41°C above the average recorded from 1961 to 1990.

Israel has announced it will launch a major expansion of its military operation by taking control of “large areas” of Gaza.

And today’s good news: The world’s 12th-ranked women’s tennis player Daria Kasatkina has won her first match representing Australia.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: 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.