1
00:00:05,559 --> 00:00:08,800
Speaker 1: From The Daily Oz. I'm Emma, I'm Billy. It's Thursday,

2
00:00:08,840 --> 00:00:12,200
Speaker 1: the twentieth of February. Here's what's making headlines this evening.

3
00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:17,120
Speaker 2: The unemployment rate has risen to four point one percent

4
00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:20,239
Speaker 2: in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian

5
00:00:20,239 --> 00:00:23,960
Speaker 2: Bureau of Statistics. The January figure is up slightly from

6
00:00:24,079 --> 00:00:28,200
Speaker 2: four percent in December. The unemployment rate reflects the percentage

7
00:00:28,240 --> 00:00:30,960
Speaker 2: of people who were looking for work but couldn't find any.

8
00:00:31,440 --> 00:00:34,519
Speaker 2: The participation rate increased to a record high of sixty

9
00:00:34,560 --> 00:00:38,159
Speaker 2: seven point three percent in January. This figure measures the

10
00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:42,800
Speaker 2: percentage of Australians who are either employed or actively seeking employment.

11
00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:46,879
Speaker 2: According to the ABS, the number of unemployed people increased

12
00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:50,559
Speaker 2: by twenty three thousand in January. It attributed this increase

13
00:00:50,640 --> 00:00:53,640
Speaker 2: in part to their being quote more people than usual

14
00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:56,440
Speaker 2: with jobs in January who were waiting to start or

15
00:00:56,480 --> 00:00:57,440
Speaker 2: return to work.

16
00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:04,040
Speaker 1: Authorities have begun euthanizing a pod of false killer whales

17
00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:08,240
Speaker 1: following a mass stranding event on Tasmania's west coast. More

18
00:01:08,280 --> 00:01:10,959
Speaker 1: than one hundred and fifty false killer whales, which belong

19
00:01:11,080 --> 00:01:14,880
Speaker 1: to the Dolphin family, became beached on Tuesday. An update

20
00:01:14,920 --> 00:01:18,960
Speaker 1: from the Tasmanian government's Marine Conservation Program last night said

21
00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:23,360
Speaker 1: unfavorable conditions had hampered refloating efforts, which led to some

22
00:01:23,600 --> 00:01:30,080
Speaker 1: animals continuously restranding. Several have since died. Following expert wildlife

23
00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:34,920
Speaker 1: veterinarian assessments. NCP said all remaining alive whales were expected

24
00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:38,240
Speaker 1: to be euthanized as a last resort. The longer these

25
00:01:38,240 --> 00:01:41,440
Speaker 1: animals are stranded, it said, the longer they are suffering.

26
00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:45,000
Speaker 1: The States Parks and Wildlife Service is working to determine

27
00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:48,200
Speaker 1: what to do with the carcasses. False killer whales are

28
00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:50,720
Speaker 1: known for having strong social bonds.

29
00:01:53,560 --> 00:01:56,320
Speaker 2: Her Mass is expected to hand over the bodies of

30
00:01:56,440 --> 00:01:59,600
Speaker 2: four Israeli hostages as the first phase of the ceasefire

31
00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:03,600
Speaker 2: agreement reaches its final stages. It will mark the first

32
00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:06,600
Speaker 2: time the bodies of hostages have been returned to Israel

33
00:02:06,640 --> 00:02:10,240
Speaker 2: since the ceasefire began last month. A woman in her

34
00:02:10,280 --> 00:02:13,200
Speaker 2: thirties and her two young sons, aged four and nine

35
00:02:13,240 --> 00:02:15,919
Speaker 2: months when they were taken, are expected to be among

36
00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:19,120
Speaker 2: the dead. Hermas says the family was killed in an

37
00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:22,760
Speaker 2: Israeli airstrike, but authorities in Israel say this has not

38
00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:26,800
Speaker 2: been confirmed. According to the terms of the Israel Hamas Agreement.

39
00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:30,320
Speaker 2: The handover is due to take place on Thursday local time.

40
00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:33,320
Speaker 2: It comes ahead of a swap on Saturday, which will

41
00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:36,359
Speaker 2: see the release of six living hostages in exchange for

42
00:02:36,480 --> 00:02:41,080
Speaker 2: hundreds of Palestinians detained in Israel. Negotiations for the second

43
00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:43,760
Speaker 2: phase of the ceasefire are expected to commence in the

44
00:02:43,800 --> 00:02:44,480
Speaker 2: coming days.

45
00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:51,120
Speaker 1: And today's good news, more therapy dogs are coming to

46
00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:54,639
Speaker 1: Australian court rooms after the Federal Circuit and Family Court

47
00:02:54,639 --> 00:02:59,240
Speaker 1: of Australia announced its expanding its Court Dog program. Court

48
00:02:59,280 --> 00:03:01,680
Speaker 1: Dogs are a special type of therapy dog trained to

49
00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:05,920
Speaker 1: provide trauma informed emotional support and comfort to victims of

50
00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:09,480
Speaker 1: crime in the court system. Launched in Melbourne and Hobart

51
00:03:09,520 --> 00:03:12,400
Speaker 1: in twenty twenty three, the program will now be expanded

52
00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:17,280
Speaker 1: to operate in Sydney, Paramatta and Newcastle. Samantha O'Keeffe from

53
00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:21,000
Speaker 1: Guide Dogs New South Wales Act said these specially trained

54
00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,519
Speaker 1: dogs quote have a positive impact on the well being

55
00:03:23,560 --> 00:03:26,640
Speaker 1: of people navigating the court system, where they ease stress,

56
00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:30,880
Speaker 1: reduce anxiety, provide companionship and comfort to those in need,

57
00:03:31,320 --> 00:03:33,400
Speaker 1: including witnesses and children.

58
00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:37,320
Speaker 2: So Lovely, Sure, Lovely that's the latest from the Daily

59
00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:40,080
Speaker 2: os newsroom. If you're looking for something else to listen to,

60
00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:42,839
Speaker 2: make sure you catch up on today's deep dive, where

61
00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:46,080
Speaker 2: we discuss the latest on the Russia Ukraine War and

62
00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:48,880
Speaker 2: if after three years it's almost over.

63
00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:52,480
Speaker 1: We will be back tomorrow morning with another deep dive,

64
00:03:52,520 --> 00:03:54,680
Speaker 1: but until then, have a great evening.

65
00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:01,280
Speaker 2: My name is Lily Madden and I'm a proud Arunda

66
00:04:01,480 --> 00:04:06,280
Speaker 2: Bujelung Kalgadin woman from Gadighl country. The Daily oz acknowledges

67
00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:08,520
Speaker 2: that this podcast is recorded on the lands of the

68
00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:12,160
Speaker 2: Gadighl people and pays respect to all Aboriginal and torrest

69
00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:15,040
Speaker 2: Rate island and nations. We pay our respects to the

70
00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:17,839
Speaker 2: first peoples of these countries, both past and present,