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 billion.

A shooting at a Catholic school in the U.S. state of Minnesota has left two children dead and 17 others injured.

And today’s good news: A new study has found a worm can turn poison from the ocean into golden crystals. 

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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 episode, we share the first half of our conversation with Mitch, who spoke exclusively to TDA.

Host: Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher and Emma Gillespie 

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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 another during a shooting at a rural property yesterday morning.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will seek the death penalty for all murders committed in Washington D.C.

And today’s good news: Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts have been retrieved from a sunken city off the coast of Egypt. 

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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, and her politically-minded family, which all paved her path to Canberra.TDA spoke to Walker after her first speech, discussing what drove her to get into politics, what she wants to see change in Australia, and how young people can get more involved.

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Lucy Tassell
Guest: Senator Charlotte Walker
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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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 shooting in Victoria’s north-east.
Former NSW Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird, and to a charge of breaking and entering.
And today’s good news: Computational designers at UNSW have 3D-printed reef structures to restore oyster populations in Sydney.

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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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 in the case saw them resentenced in May, marking what many saw as their best chance at freedom in over 30 years. But the parole hearings revealed previously unknown details about their conduct behind bars.

Today we're unpacking what came out in these hearings, the violations that swayed the board's decision, and what avenues remain for the brothers' potential release.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Orla Maher

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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, according to Federal Government data.

Evacuation orders are in place for over half a million people in Vietnam, as Typhoon Kajiki crosses the country’s east coast.

And today’s good news! An international team of biologists has found an artificial way to give bees a crucial nutrient, boosting their population.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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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 sleep, being physically assaulted in real time by several other people. 

In today’s episode, we’ll explain what you should know about the man who died, the streaming platform that saw the last two years of his life unfold, and the Australian billionaire who founded it.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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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 Court judges said they “struggled to understand” his lawyer's argument. 

Aussie sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has recalled one of its products, after Choice found the sunscreen contained significantly lower SPF than its advertised 50+ protection factor. 

And today’s good news: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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The evidence tampering trial of an Australian reality TV star is currently underway in Darwin's Supreme Court. Matt Wright has been accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice following a 2022 helicopter crash that left his co-star dead. The hearings have so far uncovered serious allegations of cover-ups and  falsified records. Today, we'll break down everything you need to know about Matt Wright and this case.

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Producer: Orla Maher

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