The Daily Aus

A man threw a bomb into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth and it failed to detonate. CCTV, police action and charges are discussed alongside why the accused remains unnamed. First Nations communities’ reactions and concerns about racism and police communication are explored. Authorities are weighing whether to classify the attack as terrorism.

Police treat a homemade bomb at an Invasion Day rally as a potential terrorist attack. A manhunt continues for a suspect accused in a triple killing in western NSW, with warnings to the community. Authorities urge caution during a heatwave and warn against aiding the suspect. On a brighter note, two Australian pairs have reached the Australian Open doubles finals.

The Aussie dollar has jumped to about 70 US cents and what that means for travellers is explored. Reasons behind the US dollar's weakness are unpacked. Commodity demand, higher local interest rates and investor appetite are highlighted as drivers of the Aussie. Upcoming central bank decisions and fresh inflation data are discussed alongside who gains and who feels the pain.

Inflation surged to 3.8% for the year, driven by higher electricity and travel costs. Destructive bushfires in Victoria’s Otway Ranges have destroyed homes and cut utilities. A stage attack in Minneapolis involved a man spraying an unknown liquid toward a U.S. politician. Australians earned multiple BAFTA nominations this awards season.

They unpack Pauline Hanson’s political history and One Nation’s platform. They look at recent polls and why the party’s popularity is rising. They explain how preferred-leader polls differ from actual voting systems. They explore whether a senator could become prime minister and the practical hurdles involved. They consider how holding balance of power might be a more realistic path to influence.

A charged device thrown into a January 26 protest and the police forensic response. Extreme Melbourne heat forces major tennis matches off open courts and triggers emergency protocols. An independent inquiry probes whether a holiday park landslide could have been prevented. Plans for the first cancer lab in space aim to run zero-gravity experiments impossible on Earth.

They unpack two recent fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Minneapolis. They explain what ICE does and why thousands of agents were deployed. They examine video discrepancies and official self-defense claims. They cover local leaders’ reactions, investigations, and calls to pause operations. They detail the city’s migrant communities and the wider national response.

A concise deep dive into why January 26 was chosen and its ties to British colonisation in 1788. Short readings of first‑hand landing accounts bring the past to life. The discussion covers violent frontier conflicts and landmark protests like the 1938 Day of Mourning. It also traces how the date became a national holiday and how Australians mark it today.

A massive manhunt is underway in central NSW after a triple murder. The search for the suspect has over 100 police officers involved. Meanwhile, Sussan Ley defends her leadership amidst coalition tensions. TikTok has struck a deal to create an American version of the app, avoiding a potential U.S. ban. In uplifting news, the 98th Oscars nominations highlight four Australian contenders and set new records for the event. Tune in for a digestible look at these pressing stories!

The Nationals have again exited the Federal Coalition, marking a significant political shift. This split traces back to historical tensions and recent emergency bills on gun reforms and hate speech. Internal disagreements have arisen over leadership and party solidarity, leading to resignations among shadow cabinet members. With rising tensions and mixed public reactions, the future of the Coalition faces scrutiny as political dynamics shift. Join the hosts as they unravel this complex story of trust, political strategy, and unexpected fallout.