Headlines: Little penguins to receive H5 vaccine

August 12, 2026

Todays headlines include:

Charges against Bondi Beach massacre hero Ahmed Al Ahmed have been withdrawn. The Commonwealth Bank has reported a cash net profit of $11 billion for the 2026 financial year. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has survived a leadership vote, three months out from a general election. And today’s good news: More than 5,000 little penguins in Victoria will be vaccinated against the H5 bird flu. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma GillespieProducer: Imogen Abbott

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.

Headlines: Little penguins to receive H5 vaccine