The Daily Aus

Inflation data shows headline inflation steady at 3.8% with trimmed mean rising to 3.4%. Big rises in housing and electricity are highlighted as key drivers. Police have arrested two men connected to the alleged kidnapping and murder of an 85-year-old. A major logistics firm plans large job cuts as it shifts toward artificial intelligence. A nature photographer wins an international award for a rare humpback calf image.

A deep dive into El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco cartel, and why he mattered to Mexico and the US. A breakdown of the raid that led to his death and the violent clashes that followed. Coverage of cartel retaliation, arson and roadblocks across the country. Discussion of impacts on civilians, tourist zones and concerns around World Cup matches in Guadalajara.

Public hearings begin for a royal commission examining antisemitism and its prevalence. New Victorian guidelines aim to standardise endometriosis diagnosis after concerning surgical allegations. A U.S. trade spat intensifies as warnings follow a Supreme Court tariff ruling. Scientists report progress toward a nasal universal vaccine that could target flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses.

A former NRL star was shot in a suspected ambush tied to his son's alleged organised crime links. The story traces rival Sydney crime networks, including the Alameddine group and the breakaway Coconut Cartel. Investigators probe overseas coordinators and the use of vulnerable young people to carry out retaliatory attacks. Police raids and arrests follow a string of violent incidents.

A federal proposal to make aiding people with ISIS ties a criminal offence and the penalties being considered. An expanded police search in thick bushland for an abducted grandfather. Greenland declining an offered hospital ship and the diplomatic fallout. Tortoises reintroduced to Floreana as part of a big rewilding effort.

A deep dive into the historic arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and why it matters. They unpack the timeline and the legal label of misconduct in public office. The conversation covers royal status, stripped honours, and links to the Epstein files. Journalistic process is highlighted with how the story was verified and reported.

They break down what ETFs are and how pooled funds let you own slices of many stocks. The conversation compares buying single shares with using one ETF for convenience and lower admin. They explore why ETFs appeal to younger investors and explain diversification using examples like the ASX200. The hosts contrast passive and active ETF styles and flag risks like sector concentration, currency exposure and fees.

Coverage of legal fallout and public thank-yous after a royal arrest. Reports on a string of linked violent attacks in Sydney, including a shooting involving an NRL figure and alleged overseas-ordered crime using youths. A tense diplomatic warning about Iran’s nuclear talks is outlined. Plans to celebrate a famed naturalist’s 100th birthday with new TV specials are teased.

A lively unpacking of casting debates over Heathcliff and why his identity sparks heated discussion. A deep dive into a premiere pendant tied to Mughal history and questions about cultural ownership. Connections are drawn between 18th–19th century Liverpool, the transatlantic slave trade, and the Yorkshire moors. The conversation traces how history collides with modern film and fashion moments.

A run-through of Australia’s jobs figures and what steady unemployment and weak wage growth could mean. A look at telecom chaos after triple-zero outages and the surge in complaints. Big tech news as eBay snaps up a youth-focused resale app. A surprising science story about Tetris reducing traumatic memories.