Headlines: Unemployment rises to 4.1%

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate has risen to 4.1% in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Authorities have begun euthanising a pod of false killer whales, following a mass stranding event on Tasmania’s west coast. Hamas is expected to hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages as the first phase of the ceasefire agreement reaches its final stages. And today’s good news: More therapy dogs are coming to Australian courtrooms after the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia announced it's expanding its Court Dog Program. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Emma Gillespie 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.