Today's headlines include:

Queensland has announced its third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years, after the first two plans were abandoned.

The White House has confirmed that a journalist was accidentally added to a top-secret group chat about the U.S.’ war plans in Yemen.

An Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of the documentary “No Other Land” has allegedly been attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the Israeli military.

And today’s good news: NASA’s Curiosity Rover has detected the largest organic molecules ever found on Mars, which adds to evidence there could have been life on Mars billions of years ago.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
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Earlier this month, the Coalition announced it wants public servants in the office five days a week if it wins the next election. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came out strongly against the proposal, saying that working from home is important for flexibility, women in the workforce and the economy. In today’s podcast, we explain what the Coalition is proposing, and some of the criticisms the Government has levelled since.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski

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Today's headlines include:
Ahead of the Federal Budget tomorrow, the Labor Government has announced it will cut spending on outsourced private consultants by $720 million, which it says is part of its plan to rebuild the public service.

Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan has apologised after her husband, Peter Jordan, was recorded removing the sign of Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer.

The death toll in Gaza from ongoing Israeli attacks has surpassed 50,000, according to data cited by the United Nations.

And today’s good news: At 40 years old, American skier Lindsey Vonn has become the oldest woman to have stood on a skiing World Cup podium.

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Last week, a coronial inquest heard evidence relating to the murder of 21-year-old Lilie James. James was killed in October 2023 by Paul Thijssen, a colleague with whom she had a short relationship. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what we now understand happened on the day of her murder, and the events leading up to it. 

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can reach out to 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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It's been a week of broken records! This week, Russian freediver Yekaterina Nekrasova is believed to have set a new world record for swimming under ice without a wetsuit. And David Rush, who holds the world record for the number of world records to be held by a single person, broke a new record for the fastest time to juggle in all 63 national parks in the US. We talk about it all on today's podcast!

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
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Today's headlines include: 

NSW Police has launched an investigation into reports of online threats against two Sydney mosques. 

An exclusion zone is in place around the site of a volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia. 

Tesla has issued a recall for 46,000 of the EV manufacturer’s Cybertruck model. 

And today’s good news: All major galleries and museums in NSW will soon be led by women, with the Art Gallery of NSW announcing the institution’s first female director in its 154-year history. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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This week, over 64,000 pages of documents relating to the assassination of former U.S. President John F Kennedy were made publicly available. It comes after current President Donald Trump authorised their release in an executive order earlier this year. In today's podcast, we explain why an assassination that occurred in 1963 is still making headlines today, and what we've learned from the new documents.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in February, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Australia’s environment is “showing signs of improvement,” according to the latest report card from the Australian National University.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the terms of a 30-day ceasefire with Russia.

And today’s good news: A village in India has launched Diwali-like celebrations following the safe return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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You’ve likely seen the news that astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have arrived back on earth after an unplanned nine months at the International Space Station.

The capsule carrying the astronauts splashed down off the Florida coast yesterday, surrounded by dolphins on a beautiful sunny day.

It was an extraordinary ending to a saga that has captured the world’s attention.

Today we’re going to take you back to why the astronauts were in space for so long in the first place, and what happens now that they are back on earth.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

The Australian and Canadian governments have signed a new defence deal worth more than $6.5 billion dollars.

NSW Police has announced a new youth crime strategy, aimed at reducing juvenile offending rates in regional and remote parts of the state. 

Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of files linked to the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. 

And today’s good news: The Sydney Opera House has announced the roll-out of world-first technology to assist hearing-impaired patrons in its theatres.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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Last week, TDA exclusively reported that Coalition Senator Matt Canavan is proposing a policy to offer couples a low-interest loan of $100,000 once they have a child. This loan would only apply to families buying their first home and would be wiped if they have three children.

While Canavan has put forward the idea, the Coalition hasn't formally adopted this policy. But it has kickstarted a fascinating conversation about Australia’s declining birth rate. Today we’re here to explain why a declining birth rate is an issue, and breakdown Canavan’s idea to solve it.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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