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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 5 MIN

Headlines: More hantavirus cases as ship evacuated

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Today's headlines include: A pair of Islamic State-linked women charged with slavery offences will remain behind bars after postponing their bid for bail.  The Queensland Government says it’s cleared a backlog of 601 rape kits after a DNA lab scandal prompted a statewide review.  Health officials are preparing to quarantine four Australian citizens and a permanent resident after a hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.  And today's good news: Dutch royalty has officially opened the 74th Canadian Tulip Festival – an annual tradition commemorating the key role Canadian troops played in liberating the Netherlands during World War II. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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