Headlines: Ley defends number of women in shadow cabinet

<p>Today's headlines include:</p> <p>Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has defended the number of women appointed to her shadow cabinet, following criticism about a drop in female representation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Southern parts of Australia are facing an increased risk of winter bushfires, according to a new national outlook.&nbsp;</p> <p>Trade Minister Don Farrell has promised to continue pushing the U.S. to drop tariffs on Australian imports, after a court moved to block Trump&rsquo;s controversial levies.&nbsp;</p> <p>And today&rsquo;s good news: A new study has found that cats can distinguish between the smell of their owners and strangers.</p> <p>Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Elliott Lawry<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>