Headlines: Unemployment rises to 4.1%

<p>Today's headlines include:</p> <p>The unemployment rate has risen to 4.1% in January, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.</p> <p>Authorities have begun euthanising a pod of false killer whales, following a mass stranding event on Tasmania&rsquo;s west coast.</p> <p>Hamas is expected to hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages as the first phase of the ceasefire agreement reaches its final stages.</p> <p>And today&rsquo;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.</p> <p>Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons&nbsp;<br />Producer: Emma Gillespie</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>