Today's headlines include:

Labor and the Coalition have entered campaign mode after the Prime Minister called an election for 3 May this morning. 

Shark nets will be removed from 51 NSW beaches on Monday, one month ahead of schedule, in response to increased turtle migration. 

King Charles III has been released from hospital after he experienced temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. 

And today’s good news: Australian basketballer Josh Giddey has made global headlines, after leading the Chicago Bulls to victory over the LA Lakers with a stunning half-court shot on the full-time buzzer.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
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A new TV series has reignited conversations around incel culture, social media, and gender-based violence. Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who’s arrested following the murder of his 14-year-old schoolmate Katie. To understand more about the world Adolescence portrays, TDA spoke to academic and social sciences expert Dr Anthony Collins, who works on issues of violence, gender and cultural studies.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Guest: Dr Anthony Collins
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call an election tomorrow, meaning voters can expect to head to the polls in early May.

Health authorities and multiple supermarkets have issued recalls for various mixed leaf products due to E. coli contamination.

Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has pleaded guilty to drug charges in an Adelaide court. 

And today’s good news: And today’s good news: An Australian organisation will lead the first attempt to grow mushrooms in space.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
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Earlier this week, the White House confirmed that a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat where a number of the most senior defence officials were discussing a planned strike against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The Atlantic's editor-in-chief revealed in an exclusive article that he was accidentally added to the Signal group earlier this month, which included Vice-President JD Vance and Trump’s National Security Advisor. In today's podcast, we explain the sequence of events, the context behind the discussion itself and the fallout since.

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Last night, the Government handed down a pre-election budget, committing to tax cuts and energy bill relief for everyone.

The documents also show Australia is plunging further into deficit, which is likely to be shouldered by future generations.

Cost of living, mental health, climate change, and housing rank as the top concerns for younger people.

TDA Political Journalist Harry Sekulich caught up with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his parliamentary office courtyard this morning to ask him about how the budget will address issues that matter to young people.

Host: Harry Sekulich
Guest: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
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The Federal Government has handed down its annual Budget ahead of the upcoming Federal Election. In today's podcast, we explain the headline measures in the Budget, including tax cuts, non competes and housing.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher 

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Today's headlines include:

Queensland has announced its third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years, after the first two plans were abandoned.

The White House has confirmed that a journalist was accidentally added to a top-secret group chat about the U.S.’ war plans in Yemen.

An Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of the documentary “No Other Land” has allegedly been attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the Israeli military.

And today’s good news: NASA’s Curiosity Rover has detected the largest organic molecules ever found on Mars, which adds to evidence there could have been life on Mars billions of years ago.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Earlier this month, the Coalition announced it wants public servants in the office five days a week if it wins the next election. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came out strongly against the proposal, saying that working from home is important for flexibility, women in the workforce and the economy. In today’s podcast, we explain what the Coalition is proposing, and some of the criticisms the Government has levelled since.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski

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Today's headlines include:
Ahead of the Federal Budget tomorrow, the Labor Government has announced it will cut spending on outsourced private consultants by $720 million, which it says is part of its plan to rebuild the public service.

Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan has apologised after her husband, Peter Jordan, was recorded removing the sign of Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer.

The death toll in Gaza from ongoing Israeli attacks has surpassed 50,000, according to data cited by the United Nations.

And today’s good news: At 40 years old, American skier Lindsey Vonn has become the oldest woman to have stood on a skiing World Cup podium.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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Last week, a coronial inquest heard evidence relating to the murder of 21-year-old Lilie James. James was killed in October 2023 by Paul Thijssen, a colleague with whom she had a short relationship. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what we now understand happened on the day of her murder, and the events leading up to it. 

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can reach out to 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
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