Episodes

  • Winners and losers revealed in the 2026 Federal Budget

    Winners and losers revealed in the 2026 Federal Budget
    May 13 2026
    Jim Chalmers has unveiled Australia’s 2026 Federal Budget including tax cuts, housing reforms, healthcare spending, and cost-of-living relief for millions of Australians. Find out who stands to benefit and who could be affected under the new budget measures.
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    15 mins
  • Regional Australia property markets outpace capital cities as Wagga Wagga hits record high

    Regional Australia property markets outpace capital cities as Wagga Wagga hits record high
    May 4 2026
    In Usap Tayo, we discussed the new data revealing a growing market divergence where regional hubs are seeing rapid price growth and record-low vacancy rates while major capital cities experience a slowdown.
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    7 mins
  • From Diana Zubiri to Makisig Morales: Filipino celebrities who moved to Australia

    From Diana Zubiri to Makisig Morales: Filipino celebrities who moved to Australia
    May 1 2026
    In Usap Tayo, we discussed that some Filipino stars have traded their showbiz careers for a quieter, more grounded life "Down Under."
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    6 mins
  • Dumb phones, CDs, and vinyl: Gen Z embraces analogue tech to combat digital fatigue

    Dumb phones, CDs, and vinyl: Gen Z embraces analogue tech to combat digital fatigue
    Apr 24 2026
    In Usap Tayo, we discussed why digital natives are increasingly turning to basic gadgets and analog media to limit social media's influence on their daily lives and mental well-being.
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    11 mins
  • Laing, kansi, curacha: Which famous food from your Philippine hometown are you most proud of?

    Laing, kansi, curacha: Which famous food from your Philippine hometown are you most proud of?
    Apr 22 2026
    The latest episode of Usap Tayo explores the importance of regional Philippine cuisine as a pillar of tourism and national identity during Filipino Food Month.
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    11 mins
  • Do you still use physical cash or have you switched entirely to digital cards?

    Do you still use physical cash or have you switched entirely to digital cards?
    Apr 21 2026
    Despite the convenience of digital wallets, fresh data shows a renewed reliance on physical currency among Australians as a vital financial safety net.
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    8 mins
  • World Banana Day: Bananas named Australia’s favourite fruit in new data report

    World Banana Day: Bananas named Australia’s favourite fruit in new data report
    Apr 15 2026
    Data from MyFitnessPal marks World Banana Day by crowning the fruit as Australia’s most-logged snack, beating out the popular avocado.
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    10 mins
  • Every Little Bit Helps: Australian government launches fuel-saving campaign amid global shortage

    Every Little Bit Helps: Australian government launches fuel-saving campaign amid global shortage
    Apr 13 2026
    In Usap Tayo, we discussed how the federal government is encouraging motorists to reduce fuel consumption as global supplies tighten and prices rise.
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    9 mins