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The incredible story of Adam and Lauren Cranston, the children of a former tax commissioner, who attempted to steal $105m from the ATO. We explain how the scam began, the way they abused their father’s position, and the phone taps that eventually brought them undone. PLUS - Jan Fran and Tom Tilley break down Labor’s NSW election win. Headlines: Chris Minns wins NSW election Dominic Perrottet steps down as NSW Liberal Leader South Australia becomes the first state to legislate the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Prince Andrew in talks with US authors about his own memoir Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzy Hoo is many things, a writer, a noddle enthusiast, the child of a Hollywood-style love story, an actor, a rescue greyhound owner - and, as she’s only recently discovered - a person of colour. Lizzy grew up in a funny household with her Dad playing tricks on the family constantly, with comedy in her bones Lizzy was always destined to be funny. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Lizzy explains how she quit her day job to do comedy full time, becoming one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW election takes place this Saturday. The LNP’s Dominic Perrottet is going up against Labor’s Chris Minns. Polls are putting Labor just ahead, but the coalition is far from being counted out. In this episode, we’ve got Sacha Barbour Gatt, host of new Listnr Sydney news podcast This Arvo in Sydney, to tell you everything you need to know about tomorrow’s election. Subscribe to This Arvo in Sydney on the LiSTNR app or wherever you download your podcasts. Headlines: PM Anthony Albanese unveils Voice to Parliament question Senator Lidia Thorpe clashes with police during anti-trans-rights rally TikTok CEO questioned by US lawmakers New massive species of spider discovered in QLD Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is back in the spotlight again, after announcing he's going to be arrested based on charges stemming from a 2016 investigation into a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Elon Musk reacted saying if Trump is arrested, then he 'will be re-elected in a landslide.’ Yet, no arrest has actually happened - but it has got the world talking about Trump again. So, are we all falling victim to the Trump hype machine? In this episode, we speak to David Smith, from the US Studies Centre at Sydney University, to find out more about the Stormy Daniels case. Headlines: - Wording of The Voice to be signed off - Government shut down opposition bill to ban Nazi symbolism - Intersex law change in ACT- Third person charged after LGBT protest turns ugly Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listnr’s investigative journalist Joey Watson spent three hours in Sydney’s Long Bay prison meeting offenders who are selling their art through Boom Gate Gallery - Australia’s only permanent prison art gallery. In this episode of The Briefing, we go behind the scenes at one of the most dangerous and notorious prisons in the country to find out how art is helping prisoners survive behind bars. Headlines: - Fight over Nazi symbols spills into fed parliament- Trump not indicted… yet- Final multi-million dollar tax fraud offender behind bars- Good news for mortgage holders- Finland: the happiest place on earth Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland will become the second jurisdiction in Australia to implement a pill-testing regime to test for purity and contamination in recreational drugs. The Palaszczuk government will roll out pill testing services, at fixed and mobile sites, to chemically test illicit drugs to check for the presence of potentially dangerous substances and chemical compounds, with the aim of changing the behaviour of users and reducing the risk of harm from drug use. Queensland is developing protocols around the operation of testing, off the back of successful trials conducted at festivals and a fixed site in Canberra. In today’s Briefing, we speak to Juile Tam who lost her son after taking MDMA at a music festival and Rebecca Lang from the Queensland Network for Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies. Headlines: - Ex SAS soldier faces life in prison - Chinese and Russian leaders meet to talk peace in Ukraine - UN releases dire climate report - Rupert Murdoch to be married for the fifth time Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists in the US have been working on developing a male contraceptive pill and new research means we could be a step closer to having it available for use. After testing it on mice, the pill has been shown to switch off the enzyme that the sperm needs to reach the egg. There is still a way to go before it is available for men, but is this something they want to use and would women trust men to take it? In this episode, we speak to Lonny Levin and Jochen Buck from Weill Cornell’s graduate school of medical science, about how they’re helping develop this pill. Headlines: - Victoria considering banning Nazi salute- Navy ramps up recruitment drive- Trump calls on supporters to protest- Putin defiant after International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant- UBS in emergency talks to buy Credit Suisse Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Nikki Britton wanted to be a Shakespearean actor before somebody said her over-the-top expressions were too much for serious theater. So she transferred her talents first to children’s entertainment, working at Disneyland in LA and spending 12 years as Captain Starlight in children’s hospitals. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Nikki explains how she found stand up, how acting played a part in the process and her new haircut. Tickets for her new show Getting Out In Front Of It at hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been all over the news: we’re buying nuclear submarines. The subs are set to be world-leading with Australia becoming only the seventh country in the world to have them, but we won’t get them for at least a decade– and they are coming at an astronomical price: $368 billion. In this episode, we speak to Australian Strategic Policy Institute Director and defence expert Bec Shrimpton, to find out why buying these submarines is so important. Headlines: - Global investment bank bailed out - Latrell Mitchell’s racial abuser issued warning - Lehrmann says he lied about having defamation lawyer- TikTok owners told to sell or risk US ban Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week, after being forced to cash in assets due to a slowing tech sector. The bank specialised in lending to early-stage businesses, and the company served nearly half of US venture-backed technology and healthcare companies that listed on stock markets last year. Three days later Signature Bank, a New York crypto-focused institution also fell. In this episode, we speak to William Chittenden, an associate professor of finance and economics at the Texas State University, to find out why the banks went under, who’s affected, and what happens now. Headlines: - Paul Keating slams AUKUS deal - NRL introduces concussion rules - 2 in 5 Australian adults have experienced violence - Drug use down 10% Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Elfy Scott grew up in a household where her mother's schizophrenia was rarely spoken about. For many years, this complex mental health condition was treated as an open secret, until she was told about her mother’s condition by a school counsellor. Her book ‘The One Thing We’ve Never Spoken About’ explores why schizophrenia is still such a taboo topic. In this episode of the Briefing, we discuss why complex conditions like schizophrenia have been left behind while more common conditions like anxiety and depression are now more widely spoken about. Headlines: - Concern over cost of AUKUS subs- Players launch class action against AFL- La Niña ends- US inflation eases- New study could speed up endometriosis diagnosis Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded by two Aussies, F45 was launched on the New York Stock Exchange back in 2021 and was immediately valued at $2 billion with endorsees among the biggest names in sport and entertainment. Less than two years later, it is a vastly different story. At least five F45 gyms across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia - which are individually owned but franchise operated - have entered liquidation in the past six months. So why has the shine gone off F45? And what does the future hold for what was once, one of the fastest-growing gym franchises in the world? In today’s Briefing, we speak to Daniel Bova, who ran F45 gyms for 8 years, about the rise and fall of the Australian franchisor. Headlines: - “New dawn” in Australian defence announced - Biden reassures US banking sector - Latrell Mitchell speaks out about racial abuse saga - Enid Blyton’s books to be updated - Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeps the Oscars Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of schoolgirls have been poisoned across Iran. The attacks have been described by some observers as part of an extremist response – perhaps with tacit state endorsement – to the protests led by women and girls that have rocked Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini in September. Human Rights groups say the total number of victims is more than 7,000. So why are schoolgirls being poisoned in Iran? In this episode, we speak to Nos Hosseini - Secretary and Spokesperson at Iranian Women's Association to find out, what role, if any, the Iranian government is playing in the attacks. Headlines: - Historic AUKUS meeting to go ahead- Hillsong hits back after fraud allegations- Teen says Mitchell slur not ‘racially motivated’- US: Second biggest bank collapse ever - Aussie-made Elvis nominated for 8 Oscars Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Marigliano is an Australian radio announcer and musician, turned podcaster and storyteller. She’ll likely have kept you company during the afternoon on Triple J back in the 2010s or in lockdown with her poignant, honest podcast Tough Love. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Linda reflects on how her sense of career changed when she couldn’t control the next step whilst also being in a long distance relationship. Find Linda’s podcast Tough Love here All About Women event hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As interest rates rise for a tenth consecutive time, we have a cautionary tale about Cherish Kuehlmann. One night last month the student was woken up by officers who ‘barged into the house’ and took her to a police station, where she was charged with a trespass offense. Her crime? Protesting the Reserve Bank. In this episode, Cherish tells us how she was put in a cell for protesting the cost of housing, bank profits and the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy. Headlines: - Australia is buying up to five nuclear submarines- Hillsong has been accused of money laundering and tax evasion- Trial of Jewish school principal Malka Leifer closes - Alice Springs sees drop in crime Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Gen F'd? economist Alison Pennington writes about how the most educated generation in Australian history looks set to be the first generation worse off than their parents. Millions of young people are struggling to secure full-time work and own homes. The book gives young people the tools needed to help create change and opportunities. Headlines: - Ten and Newscorp file Lehrmann defamation defence - Murdoch admits Fox may have gone “too far” - Thorpe cleared of contempt of parliament - Albo touches down in India - RBA hints rates could pause Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world and last month it broke its own record. The average number of expected babies per South Korean woman fell to 0.78 in 2022 down from 0.81 a year earlier. This makes South Korea the only country in the world with a fertility rate below one, which means more people are dying than being born. In this episode, we speak to professor in policy studies Ruth Phillips to find out why it's happening and if it could ever happen here. Headlines: - RBA rate hike will still “sting”- Preliminary report into Gold coast helicopter crash released- Supermarkets to pilot a new soft plastics recycling program- Grace Tame’s abuser pleads not guilty to harassing her on Twitter- Britain introduces new law to “stop the boats” - Statues of our first female parliamentarians to be unveiled Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's largest soft plastics recycling scheme REDcycle collapsed last November and last week the scheme was declared insolvent by the Supreme court. Soft plastics collected from supermarkets were sent to warehouses where they’ve been stockpiled for months, leaving consumers disappointed and pushing Australia even further from its national packaging target. So, how far are we from that 2025 goal? In this episode, we speak to Jeff Angel, Director of the Total Environment Centre and Boomerang Alliance, about the collapse of REDcycle. Headlines: - Turnbull gives evidence at robodebt inquiry - Perth mint accused of diluting gold - Protests in Aldi over transport workers’ wages - Reserve Bank to hike rates again - Toblerone to change logo Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 8 is International Women's Day. We asked the women (and a couple of men) behind your favourite LiSTNR podcasts and radio shows to share about a time they’ve #EmbracedEquity and challenged gender stereotypes, called out discrimination, drawn attention to bias and sought out inclusion. Hear from Carrie Bickmore, Jess Rowe, Sarah Maree Cameron, Fifi Box, Turia Pitt, Natarsha Belling, Jamila Rizvi, Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw, Erin Molan, Lem Zakharia, Loren Barry and Kymba Cahill along with Tommy Little, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody. Check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years into the pandemic there are still people who (as far as they know) have never contracted or tested positive for Covid. They’re called ‘novids’ and right now there’s an international, first-of-its-kind study underway into why these people have dodged the rona. Is there a genetic basis for this or are they just lucky? In this episode, we speak to our social media producer Sarah Bol, who has never caught covid and Adrian Esterman Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia. Headlines: - Aussies back Super changes - Trump’s support diminished at conservative event - World Pride wraps up- NRL: Dream start for new the Dolphins- Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith in comedy special Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dilruk Jayasinha is one of Australia’s most in-demand comedians. His new stand up show is called Heart Stopper, named as such because in Hindi, Dil means heart and Ruk means stop. But the show’s title has since become especially apt because last year, at the age of just 37, one of the critical arteries in Dilruk’s heart gave out and he suffered a heart attack. As he says himself, spoiler alert, Dilruk has survived. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Dilruk explains how he made the switch from working as an accountant at a big four to becoming a stand up comedian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook and Instagram users can now pay for their blue verified tick. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced last week what’s called the Meta Verification subscription bundle. It will enable users to increase their security and reach. The new subscription model is only available in Australia and New Zealand and Meta will monitor the take-up and popularity of the new model before rolling it out worldwide. Some people are saying social media is no longer free. In this episode of The Briefing, we’re joined by CNET’s Clare Riley, who gives us her take on what this means for the future of these social platforms. Headlines: - Former minister takes responsibility for robodebt- Death toll from Greek rail crash rises- Sticky Fingers dropped from Bluesfest- Aboriginal spears to be returned to Botany Bay Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renters across Australia are being ripped off - having to pay for so-called background checks to help them secure a property. The step is causing havoc and heartache in a sector already in crisis. Last year, journalist Bension Siebert investigated real estate agents across the country using rental application platforms that pressure renters to pay for their own background checks. Bension, now a member of LiSTNR’s investigative journalism team, has the exclusive story that the South Australian Government is moving to outlaw the practice. In this episode, we hear how an investigation by one of our team members has led to a big win for renters. Headlines: - Inflation may have peaked- FBI backs Covid lab leak theory- Wilkinson to prove Lehrmann raped Higgins in defence to lawsuit- Greta Thunberg detained again- Bieber cancels Australian tour Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen Folbigg has been in prison for nearly 20 years, charged with murdering 3 of her children and one charge of manslaughter. While she’s been behind bars, genetics research has made exponential leaps. New evidence uncovered by two Danish researchers could prove critical to her case. In this bonus episode courtesy of the Science Briefing, Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Matthew Agius about this game-changing science that could rewrite the Folbigg story. Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen Folbigg is serving a minimum 25-year prison sentence after being convicted in 2003 of the murder of her three children, Patrick, Sarah, and Laura, and the manslaughter of her first child, Caleb. Each died suddenly between 1989 and 1999, aged between 19 days and 18 months. Her supporters say there's no pathological or medical basis to conclude homicide in any of the Folbigg children's deaths. In this episode, we speak to Kathleen’s childhood friend, Tracy Chapman, who talks to her every day from the phone in prison. Tracey’s letters with Kathleen were also key evidence in the inquiry. Headlines: - Toyah Cordingley’s alleged killer extradited- More taxes for rich super balances- Robodebt: Inquiry hears minister ignored legal advice Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversion therapy is banned in Qld, Victoria and the ACT, but it’s still legal in NSW. It's in the process of being banned in WA, but still looks to be legal in the NT and SA too. In NSW, Independent MP Alex Greenwich plans to introduce an omnibus Equality Bill including a ban on conversion practices. In this two-part special we find out the impact conversions therapy can have on individuals and why legislation is so patchy across the country. Headlines: - AFL players in multi-million dollar class action - Covid lab leak theory gains traction- New stats show corporate profits behind inflation- Splendour in the Grass organisers apologise Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversion therapy is banned in Qld, Victoria and the ACT, but it’s still legal in NSW. It's in the process of being banned in WA, but still looks to be legal in the NT and SA too. In NSW, Independent MP Alex Greenwich plans to introduce an omnibus Equality Bill including a ban on conversion practices. In this two-part special we find out the impact conversions therapy can have on individuals and why legislation is so patchy across the country. In this episode, we hear from Kim Kemmis - a man who trained to be a Christian minister before going through conversion therapy. Headlines: - Australian professor released in Papua New Guinea- PM marches in Mardi Gras for first time- Queensland to roll out pill testing- Roald Dahl original books to be kept in print after backlash- Aussie women win T20 World Cup in South Africa Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are all the good songs written for people in their twenties? Why is it, as we get older and have partners, and children, pets and parents-in-law, mortgages and muscle aches, that music stops being written about our experiences?Claire Tonti is trying to change that. She’s a teacher turned podcaster turned musician and she’s just released her debut album Matrescence. Eleven original tracks, stripped back acoustic folk, Claire sings about everything from birth trauma to what it means to be a woman, loss of identity and independence and the transition to motherhood. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Claire Tonti talks about taking risks, changing careers in mid-life and making music for the person you once were. THE WEEKEND LIST: See: Rocky Horror the Musical at Theatre Royal Watch: Not Dead Yet on Disney+ Visit: Feared and Revered at the National Museum of Australia Eat: Pialligo Estate Winery: Farm To Table DiningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Later this year we'll be voting in a referendum on the Voice, but how did it come about? In this bonus episode we go into the history of the Voice: the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Uluru Statement originally called for an Aboriginal voice to parliament. It came from a convention bringing together over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders at the foot of Uluru. We speak with Thomas Mayor who was one of the 250 signatories. He’s written a book, Finding the Heart of the Nation, on his 18-month journey taking the statement all across Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footage from last month’s Invasion Day rallies around Australia featured speakers urging those gathered to vote ‘No’ in the promised Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum expected later this year. Most Australians would think the vast majority of First Nations people would support a ‘Yes’ vote – but that’s not necessarily the case. In this two-part special, we speak to advocates from both sides of the debate so we can better understand what’s at stake when we eventually get our chance to vote in the referendum. In this episode, we hear from Bridget Cama, who is Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue, a law graduate and Wiradjuri and Pasifika Fijian woman. She tells us why she’s supporting the voice. Headlines:- One year on: Ukraine war- Sydney cold case finally closed- Russians behind Medibank hack- The Voice ‘Yes’ campaign launches Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footage from last month’s Invasion Day rallies around Australia featured speakers urging those gathered to vote ‘No’ in the promised Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum expected later this year. Most Australians would think the vast majority of First Nations people would support a ‘Yes’ vote – but that’s not necessarily the case. In this two-part special, we speak to advocates from both sides of the debate so we can better understand what’s at stake when we eventually get our chance to vote in the referendum. In this episode, we hear from a proud Bundjalung woman and human rights advocate, Vanessa Turnbull Roberts, about why she’s opposing the voice. Headlines: - Biggest fall in real wages on record- Tech companies issued please explain over child abuse- Sampa The Great pulls out of Bluesfest- ‘Yes’ campaign for the Voice kicks off Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pokies are responsible for more than half of Australia’s serious gambling harm, with NSW alone holding 35% of the world's pokie machines. Now, the NSW LNP government is pledging major reform ahead of the state’s May election. In this episode, we speak to Drew Rooke - author of One Last Spin and ask how pokies took hold of Australia and why now is the time for reform. Headlines: - Putin pulls out of nuclear treaty- Baby pulled from rubble in Turkiye adopted- Albo dips in latest opinion poll- Australia joins pushback against Russian athletes- Bluesfest defends controversial line up Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why some people instantly click and others don’t? Dr Ali Walker is an Australian human connection scientist who's just written a book called Click or Clash. It covers why you bond easily with some people but have friction with others. It also looks at how we make friends and fall in love; the four types of belonging (and how to achieve them); the three types of loneliness (and how to avoid them); and how to communicate in true alignment with who you are. In this episode, we explore why some of us click and some of us don’t with Dr Ali Walker. Headlines: - Biden visits Ukraine- New quake in Turkey- Unions push to ban stone with silica- Professor kidnapped in Papua New Guinea- Meta to roll out paid blue ticks Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why some people instantly click and others don’t? Dr Ali Walker is an Australian human connection scientist who's just written a book called Click or Clash. It covers why you bond easily with some people but have friction with others. It also looks at how we make friends and fall in love; the four types of belonging (and how to achieve them); the three types of loneliness (and how to avoid them); and how to communicate in true alignment with who you are. In this episode, we explore why some of us click and some of us don’t with Dr Ali Walker. Headlines: - Thousands still missing in NZ following cyclone- Australia loses second India test- Roald Dahl books edited to take out ‘fat’ and ‘ugly’ Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Fa’Aoso is a film producer, director, screenwriter and actor, who also in his first career played professional rugby for the Canterbury Bulldogs. Life for Aaron has been… so far, so good. His newly released autobiography is titled exactly that, and makes Aaron the first Torres Strait Islander to ever release a commercially published memoir. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Aaron touches on his triumphs and darkest days, what he’s learned and what he wants the next generation of young First Nations men to know. THE WEEKEND LIST: Product: Willy and Bear drink bottle cup holder Listen: Claire Tonti’s new album Matrescence Watch: Season 4 of You - Netflix Watch: Full Swing - Netflix Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of online scammers has seen many Aussies losing their life savings with little to no hope of being reimbursed by their bank. In Australia, it’s estimated only 13% of scams are recorded, due to either embarrassment or the lack of confidence the victim will be reimbursed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Consumer Action Law Centre are calling for Australia to adopt a similar approach on banking scams as in the UK. CommBank recently announced NameCheck technology which will launch in late March and will check the account details match up on all transactions, helping reduce scams and fraud. In this episode, we speak to Professor Steve Worthington from Swinburne Uni about how we can protect ourselves from scammers. Headlines: - Last year’s fatal police shooting in Queensland labeled a religiously motivated terrorist attack. - Tragic end to North Queensland zinc mine search - Aussie disaster experts sent to help New Zealand - The unemployment rate is up Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, we investigate the concept that women have to somehow ‘have it all.’ It comes as a recent article in a News Corp paper suggested a string of high profile women’s marriages broke down because they ‘dared to have it all.’ The BBC also questioned New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ability to ‘have it all.' Antoinette wrote an op-ed in the Herald to suggest this is unfair and problematic. In this episode, we speak to Annabel Crabb, writer and television host, about this 'having it all' mantra; what it means, who defines it and how it is used around successful women. Headlines: - Captain of Thai rescue football team dies- RBA governor defends rate hikes- Search and rescue operation underway for two miners - Man arrested after cocaine haul discovery Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our second episode focusing on adult ADHD. Two weeks ago we spoke with Bridget Pringle, a Melbourne based advertising professional and mother of two who was diagnosed about two years ago. Bridget told us about what it was like living with ADHD – and how it answered lots of unanswered questions for her. In today’s Briefing, we’re joined by Mark Bellgrove, the President of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association to find out what you should do if you think YOU may have adult ADHD. Unfortunately it’s not as straightforward as it should be to get the diagnosis and treatment for adult ADHD. In this episode of the Briefing what do you if you have adult ADHD? Headlines: - Olympian Peter Bol cleared to run - NT Alcohol bans to be reinstated this week- Trump’s first challenger launches presidential bid- New Zealand declares state of emergency- Three men wanted after cocaine haul Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edelman’s annual Trust Barometer has revealed that the government and the media are among the least trusted by Australians. Whereas trust in business to take on social and structural issues, like climate change, is greater. We’re joined by Tom Robinson, the Australian CEO of Edelman; and Zara Seidler is Co-Founder of leading youth news service The Daily Aus. So in today's Briefing, why are Australians distrusting of government and the media – but more trusting of business – and why Gen Z is even more distrusting than Millennials. Headlines: - Dutton says sorry for boycotting 'apology' - 7 month old rescued in Turkey - Brain surgeon Charlie Teo faces hearing - A tough day for the Aussies playing in the Super Bowl! Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has the highest skin cancer rates in the world - with one person here diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes. Last year alone, 17,000 people were diagnosed. Social media is adding to the problem with ‘suntanning’ now trending on TikTok and Instagram. So, how do we drive down the numbers when so many people are obsessed with tanning? In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Brett, who has created her own range of sun protection products to encourage Australians to protect themselves as part of their everyday routine. We also speak to Melissa Mason who is lobbying for the federal government to BAN sun tanning products. Headlines: - Refugees stuck in limbo finally get answers- Blame game in Turkiye as death toll rises- Wholesale energy prices lower than predicted- Two more UFOs shot down over North America- Two Aussies to play in the Super Bowl Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanette Francis, better known as Jan Fran, is one of our brilliant hosts of The Briefing podcast. Jan recently returned to the show after having her beautiful baby boy. Jan Fran is a Lebanese-Australian journalist, presenter and is ridiculously accomplished. She has won a Walkley award, worked as a foreign correspondent and is well known as a television presenter and content creator. In this episode Jamila Rizvi and Jan Fran delve into everything from her childhood, motherhood and multiculturalism in this country. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Pamela, A Love Story – Netflix DO: Follow Molly Baz on Instagram WATCH: Triviaverse - Netflix WATCH: Mary Poppins Musical Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week a massive white balloon drifted across U.S. airspace before being shot down by the Air Force. But where did it come from? The US believes China was spying on its military camps with the 200ft balloon which contained sensors and surveillance equipment inside. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, China said the US overreacted by bringing the balloon down and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has cancelled his trip to China. So, what exactly was the balloon doing there and is this something that happens often? In this episode, we speak to Jennifer Hsu, Research Fellow at the Lowy Institute, to find out more about the balloon and tensions between the US and China. Headlines: - Turkiye faces second disaster- Tudge resignation triggers by-election- Calls for Communications Minister to resign- Composer Burt Bacharach dies Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural regions in Australia are facing major maternity shortages as services in rural hospitals are forced to close. Pregnant women are travelling for hours to get care – some fearing they may have to give birth on the side of the road. The problem is adding more pressure to Australia’s maternity crisis which has been ongoing for years. In this episode, we speak to Sophie Walker - the founder of the Australian Birth Stories Podcast, who tells us more about the country’s maternity crisis. Headlines: - Turkiye death toll passes 11,000- MH-17 investigation suspended- Albo agrees to a Voice pamphlet- Warne’s will revealed Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first baby born through IVF was in 1978 and since then the treatment has dramatically changed how the family unit can look. It has also given same sex couples more options when it comes to creating a family as well as solo parents, challenging the image of a nuclear family. Technology surrounding IVF is continuing to advance but there are still many common misconceptions and questions surrounding the process - from costs to how long it takes. In this episode, entrepreneur and author Lisa Messenger shares her personal IVF experience. We also hear from fertility specialist Dr Manuela Toledo. Headlines: - RBA warns more rate hikes on the way- Turkey declares state of emergency- Another covid booster approved - Bruce Lehrmann has lodged two defamation cases- Optus scammer avoids jail time Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women across Australia are continuing to choose to become solo mothers by choice, using assisted fertilization (IVF, donor) because of factors like age and social infertility. We’re joined by solo mothers, Aoife Cooke and Liz Cashen who take us through their fertility journey. The decision to start the journey as a solo mother can be a daunting step but with online communities and support groups the process doesn't have to be as lonely. Headlines: - Earthquake kills thousands in Turkey and Syria - Greens declare support for Voice to Parliament - Alcohol bans reinstated in central Australia- Interest rates to rise - Beyonce becomes most Grammy awarded artist ever Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety on dating apps has been at the centre of a government roundtable as the number of domestic violence cases across Australia continues to rise. App companies, domestic abuse survivors and police were all at the summit which was called a few weeks after a NSW woman was allegedly killed by a man she met on a dating app. So, how do we really know who we’re speaking to behind the screen? In this episode, we speak to e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on how we can make dating apps safer. Headlines: US shoots down giant Chinese ‘spy’ balloon Australia to prescribe psychedelics as medication A teenage girl has died after a shark attack The woman who took Prince Harry’s virginity has spoken out Grammy Awards taking place in LA today Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Dyson is an Australian radio and podcast presenter, author, business owner and former political candidate. He currently hosts the podcast ‘Matt & Alex All Day Breakfast’ alongside Matt Okine. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Alex Dyson delve into experiencing fame at a young age, the impact of loss and the legacy he wants to leave behind. You can check out the podcast Matt & Alex All Day Breakfast here. Alex Dyson's books: When It Drops here, and Eric The Awkward Orc here. Find tickets to stand up comedy in Melbourne at Comedy Republic here. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: You People – Netflix LISTEN: Nature or Nurture with Sam Petersen – Podcast WATCH: Babylon – Local cinemas BUY: Eupheme Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, Briefing co-host Jan Fran is back after more than six months away from the microphone. In this episode, Tom interviews Jan about what’s she’s been up to over the last six months – and what big news stories have been on her radar In today’s Briefing, we welcome back Jan Fran Headlines: Clashes outside George Pell’s funeral Hand sanitiser banned in some Alice Springs pharmacies King Charles won’t be on Aussie $5 dollar note Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a rise of well-known Aussies, particularly females, announcing that they have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Due to this rise there have been many conversations on social media about why this is happening, with many saying it’s just being over diagnosed or turning into a trend. We’re joined by Bridget Pringle - a freelance writer, mother of two and advertising professional from Melbourne who learned she had ADHD via a TikTok algorithm. So what’s it like living with adult ADHD, and what treatment or medication is available to make life easier for those who have learned they have ADHD, later in life. Headlines: Protest going ahead outside George Pell’s funeral Robo-debt royal commission Radioactive capsule found in WA outback Two people taken to hospital after QantasLink flight turbulence Green comet buzzes Earth Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi…some of the leaders radically reshaping today's world. Who are they and what drives them? We’re joined by the Project’s Hamish Macdonald whose new ABC podcast delves into the lives and motives of eight leaders. From autocratic strongmen to democratic internationalists, from left to right to far right, Take Me To Your Leader! examines the cultural, historical, geographical and personal origins underpinning the ambitions of the people on the world stage. The second ep is out today…. Headlines: Paid domestic violence leave across Australia The boss of NSW clubs industry body has been sacked Aussie Trade Minister to meet Chinese counterpart New Aussie airline – Bonza - has taken off Protests planned for Cardinal Geroge Pell’s funeral Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.