The Daily Aus

A discussion of how ISIS formed and who ended up in foreign detention camps. Coverage of a recent reported escape attempt by Australian-linked women and children from Al‑Raj. A rundown of government policy and legal rulings on repatriation. A look at human rights arguments versus national security concerns and what precedent suggests might happen next.

Coverage of wage growth slipping behind inflation for the first time since 2023. A high-profile politician partially retracts controversial remarks amid backlash. Rescue operations continue after a major avalanche in Northern California. Celebration of an athlete becoming the oldest individual Winter Games gold medalist.

A four-year-old vanishes from a remote South Australian sheep station and an enormous search across 500 square kilometres turns into a major crime investigation. Authorities identify a suspect living at the property while parents are cleared. Forensic searches, seized items and firearms charges complicate the case as police continue to hunt for answers.

Authorities have identified the accused in a Perth Invasion Day bombing attempt. A landmark report reveals racism is widespread and systemic at Australian universities. Ireland’s data privacy regulator has opened a formal probe into X’s AI chatbot Grok. Scientists have finally tagged one of America’s rarest mammals, the Sierra Nevada red fox, to aid its protection.

A court battle over supermarket pricing and ‘down down’ discount tags. How one product’s price jump highlights alleged deceptive sale tactics across hundreds of items. Discussion of who sets prices and what counts as a reasonable sale period. The wider implications for supermarket power, profits and competition in Australia.

A resumed search for a missing four-year-old and developments around identified suspects. A court appearance for the accused Bondi attacker and legal protections for victims. The FBI reports a DNA lead in the investigation into a missing mother. Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur celebrates his Rotterdam Open title.

A deep dive into a bizarre claim that athletes may have used injections to alter body measurements for bigger ski suits. Clear breakdown of how ski jumping scoring and suit rules can create incentives to cheat. Discussion of past suit scandals and why sports integrity regulators are now investigating. Short explainer on the injection substance and its medical uses.

A new Liberal leader has been chosen and immigration and values are flagged as priorities. Australia Post is seeking a stamp price rise as letter volumes fall. Portugal may require parental consent for 13–16 year olds to use social media. Pop star Kylie Minogue is honoured with a Barbie Signature Collector Doll celebrating her career.

Internal turmoil in the Liberal Party as a leadership vote looms. A prominent MP resigns from the shadow cabinet, triggering a challenge. Discussion covers past leadership ballots, party polling woes, and fractures with the Nationals. The candidates' political styles and whether new leadership could reverse falling support are debated.

A political leadership challenge shakes up the Liberals as a key figure confirms a tilt for the top job. A beloved actor's passing and the family's tribute are discussed. A major government boost to Indigenous health is announced. Olympic snowboarding excitement builds as a top contender leads qualifying.