Podcast Episodes

Part 2: The AFL’s first openly bisexual player

Yesterday, we brought you the first part of our exclusive chat with Mitch Brown. In speaking to TDA, Brown became the first player in the AFL's 129 year history to publicly identify as bisexual. On t…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Headlines: Govt to scrap 'nuisance tariffs' on 500 products

The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap import taxes on 500 products, ranging from wine glasses to air conditioners.

Qantas has posted a 28% increase in its annual net profit to $1.6 bill…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Part 1: The AFL’s first openly bisexual player

Until this week, in 129 years of the AFL, no male player, past or present, had ever publicly identified as gay or bisexual.That changed with former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown.In today’s epi…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Headlines: Vic Police continue search for alleged gunman

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown has become the first openly bisexual player in AFL history. 

Victoria Police are continuing the search for a gunman who allegedly killed two officers and wounded …

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

TDA talks to Australia's youngest ever Senator

On election night, she celebrated winning a Senate spot and her 21st birthday.This week she gave her first official speech to Parliament, reflecting on her Labor activism, personal health struggles, …

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Headlines: Australia announces Iran Govt attacks on Jewish community

The Australian Government has announced that the Iranian Government “directed” at least two attacks against Australia’s Jewish community.
Two police officers have been killed and another injured in a …

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Why are the Menendez brothers still in jail?

Over the weekend, both Erik and Lyle Menendez were denied parole by a California review board. The brothers have spent more than three decades in prison for murdering their parents. Renewed interest …

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Headlines: Erin Patterson faces victims' statements in court

Today's headlines:

The sole survivor from Erin Patterson’s fatal beef Wellington lunch says he forgives the convicted triple murderer.

Australia is on track to reach its 2030 climate target, accordin…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Aussie platform behind a livestreamed death

Last week, the death of a French man was live-streamed on a platform co-founded by Australia’s youngest billionaire, called Kick. Over two years, thousands of viewers watched the man, who died in his…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Headlines: Erik Menendez denied parole

Today's headlines:

Erik Menendez will remain in prison after a failed parole bid in the U.S. state of California. 

Ex-Liberal staffer Burce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal has ended early after Federal …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago