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Why was the DC spin-off movie Batgirl canned, when it was almost finished? Warner Brothers has cancelled Batgirl despite spending $113 million on it. It’s understood the film starring In the Heights actor Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton and Brendan Fraser was so badly received by test audiences the studio decided to get rid of it. We’re joined by Rolling Stone magazine’s Tatiana Siegel to get the full story. Why has Warner Bros decided this wasn’t even worth posting on its streaming service, and how often do blunders like this happen anyway? Today's Headlines: - Military drills around Taiwan wind down- Inflation cools in USA- Trump invokes right to silence amid investigation into business practices- Grease wins timeslot as country mourns Olivia Newton-John Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three big hunks of space junk have been found in the Snowy Mountains. They’ve been confirmed as pieces of one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets. The latest piece, discovered by sheep farmer Mick Miners, stands nearly 10 feet tall and is firmly embedded in a paddock by one end. Dr Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist at the Notre Dame College of Science, joins us to explain what you can and can’t do with space junk if it falls on your property. In this episode of the Briefing, what to do if part of Elon Musk’s rocket lands in your backyard. Today's Headlines: - Serena Williams to retire- Republicans lash out over Trump raid- Olivia Newton-John’s family accepts state funeral- RBA to trial digital currency Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 23, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus declared the monkeypox outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” – the highest global alert level for a disease outbreak. Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly followed by declaring monkeypox as a “communicable disease incident of national significance.” We’re joined by Dr Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, University of Queensland, who takes us through who’s at risk and why. In this episode of The Briefing, where are we at with monkeypox in Australia? Why should we get the vaccine? Who should get it? Today's Headlines: - Olivia Newton-John passes away- Commonwealth Games finishes- China extends military drills around Taiwan- NSW: Barilaro regrets applying for NY role- Stripper auctions off Prince Harry’s undies Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would China want to spark World War Three over Taiwan? US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has stoked fears the island could become the flash point for World War Three. China claims the island as a renegade province, despite Taiwan functionally acting as an independent nation for 70 years. We’re joined by Jennifer Hsu, a researcher at the Lowy Institute who was born in Taiwan. In today’s Briefing, we dive into why China cares so much about Taiwan, and why Australia should too. Today's Headlines: - Aussie cricketer allowed to play despite covid infection- China wraps up military drills around Taiwan- Biloela family starting the week without the threat of deportation- Qantas executives to head to the baggage carousel- Tributes flow for Judith Durham Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science Briefing is a brand new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In the first episode of The Science Briefing, host Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Evrim Yazgin about the first images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and how the race is on to make the next major space discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel Jonathan McMillan was editing the United Nations Youth Australia newsletter and studying law at Melbourne University when he realised that he was more interested in telling jokes than studying.Fast forward 20 years and Sammy J is a household name. He hosts ABC Melbourne’s breakfast show, and his satirical videos are a fan favourite on ABC television. He’s an award-winning stand-up comedian, who also uses video and self-composed music in his work. In this joyful conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Sammy J discuss juice boxes, Disney’s golden age and how much of yourself you really share with those around you. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: Michelle Brasier – The Case for Optimism (The Imperfects Podcast) WATCH: Vikings: Valhalla (Netflix) WATCH: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman (Netflix) READ: Sundressed: Natural Fibres and the Future of Fashion (Book by Lucianne Tonti) Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you accept a billion dollars to play golf? A new competition funded by Saudi Arabia called LIV Golf is turning the usually staid and boring game of on its head. Saudi money is funding a new golf tournament around the world, and it’s ruffling feathers in the established corridors of the sport like the USPGA and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. The new tournament LIV is offering hundreds of millions of dollars to secure players from other tours, and many are accepting. In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Squiers from Fox Sports News who also hosts LiSTNR’s On Her Game and The Sport podcasts. We learn what is LIV - and what is sports washing? Today's Headlines: - Three dead in Queensland shooting- Japan condemns Chinese military exercise- Shortages of popular drugs- Breonna Taylor: four officers charged- Adelaide Crows players consider class action over camp 'disgrace' Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do workers take advantage of the record unemployment rate? Unemployment is at its lowest level in 50 years at just 3.5%. We take a look at how you can take advantage of the jobs boom; be it a promotion, better flexibility, study leave or even a gym membership. Ruth Beran is a career advisor with Blue Sky. She says forget the Great Resignation, these days it’s all about Quiet Quitting, even LinkedIn is providing an option for career pause. So how do you make the most of the job boom – and how do you negotiate your pay rise? Today's Headlines: - Climate bill to pass lower house today- Great Barrier Reef looking healthier- Kansas votes for the right to abortion- Commonwealth Games haul continues- Space X junk found in the Snowy Mountains Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a major new reform, Aussies using online betting accounts will receive a monthly statement detailing their losses. It means people with gambling issues will be able to take stock of their decisions with complete transparency. Advocates like Lauren Levin, Director of Policy and Campaigns with Financial Counselling Australia, hope the statement will also open the conversation up about what a responsible amount to bet is. Anthony, a reformed problem gambler, joins us to explain how much he lost and how he turned his life around. He says the statement will definitely help. In today’s Briefing, could these gambling statements change lives for the better? If you have gambling issues and you want to speak to someone, call the National Gambling Hotline on 1800 858 858 or the National Debt Helpline, to talk to a financial counsellor, on 1800 007 007 Today's Headlines: - US House speaker touches down in Taiwan- Greens to outline climate deal today- Court rules McGowan and Palmer defamed each other- McKeon to break Commonwealth Games record Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cruise industry was thrust into the headlines when the Ruby Princess docked in Sydney at the peak of the pandemic. 28 deaths were linked to the ship. It looked for a while like cruising would never return to its former glory. So where is the industry now? David Jones, Corporate Communications Manager for Carnival Cruises tells us people are returning to cruising and this summer looks like it should be back to business as normal. We also speak with Shauna, a self-described ‘cruiseaholic’ who says she can’t wait to get back to the high seas and take up where she left off pre-pandemic. So in today’s Briefing, what’s in store for cruising, and are Covid fears overblown? Today's Headlines: - More gold in the Commonwealth Games- Omicron peak could be past- RBA to hike rates- Indigenous leaders react to voice to parliament wording- The most expensive Maccas meal ever Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global wellness industry is worth more than four trillion dollars. It includes mindfulness, a type of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment. Associate Professor Nicholas T. Van Dam from the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne has been studying the metrics and says the number of apps has skyrocketed since the pandemic. So in this episode of The Briefing: what is mindfulness, does it work, and could it potentially be bad for your mental wellbeing? Today's Headlines: - Albo enjoys highest satisfaction rating of incoming PM- House prices falling at fastest rate in a decade- More gold for Australia in Commonwealth Games- Prince Charles accepted donation from Bin Laden family Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Davidson describes herself as a funtrepreneur and an overenthusiastic life lover, who is interested in too many things. Sarah was adopted as a baby from South Korea and grew up in Australia. She was a high achieving student who started her professional life as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer, until she got sick. One of the things that helped her during that dark and difficult time, eventually became the business opportunity which would change the direction of her life. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Sarah Davidson discuss burn out, the death of “hustle” culture in young women and Sarah’s magical discovery of Matcha powder. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Below Deck Mediterranean (Hayu) EAT: Ottolenghi's Beet, Caraway, & Goat Cheese Bread LISTEN: The Mall is Dead (Long Live The Mall) - Decoder Ring Podcast WATCH: Bluey (ABC) Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rate rises, fuel prices, fruit and vegetables, gas and electricity, groceries, childcare costs - that's the list of items getting more expensive every day. So, how do you ‘adult’ your way through the looming crisis? Melissa Browne is author of un-F your finances and Budgets Don’t Work. Melissa says you need to think smarter about how you manage your finances, and that small steps can make a big difference. In today’s episode of the Briefing Katrina and Rhianna bring you simple ideas to help you ‘adult’ your way through cost of living pressures. Today's Headlines: - Sex assault has increased by 13% in 2021 - US economy unofficially in recession - NRL: The Manly 7 could wear pride jersey next year- Two-thirds of federal grants program not awarded on merit- Commonwealth Games opens Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manly NRL pride jersey story has blown up into a complete fiasco. The club introduced a pride jersey, with four rainbow stripes to celebrate diversity in rugby league. Seven players who say they were blindsided by the move said they didn’t want to take the field in the jersey because of culture and religious reasons. Michelle Bishop is Seven News’ sports reporter. She has the inside story on how it all went so spectacularly wrong. Our own Tom Tilley and Antoinette Lattouf bring their own perspectives to the story. Tom was raised in a Pentecostal church and knows what it’s like to live within the guidelines of your beliefs. And Antoinette wrote a book about diversity and inclusion, ‘How to Lose Friends and Influence White People.’ In this Briefing, Tom and Antoinette bring their unique take on the Manly pride fiasco. Today's Headlines: - Treasurer to give first economic update- Female indigenous MPs unite against lifting of grog bans- NRL: Sea Eagles to wear Pride jersey tonight- Commonwealth Games to get underway- Neighbours finale to air tonight Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison stunned Australians on election day by using the interception of a boatload of asylum seekers as a reason to vote for the Coalition. We all know how the election ended up – the Morrison government was booted from office. A new report has found Morrison and his government pressured public servants on election day, and blatantly politicised an issue, Morrison himself had argued for years, was not to be politicised. Sean Kelly is a columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald, a former Rudd adviser and the author of The Game, a critical biography about Scott Morrison. In this episode of the Briefing, we take a deep dive into Scott Morrison’s ‘shameful’ final act as Prime Minister. Today's Headlines: - Manly coach apologises for handling of Pride jersey- Covid rates higher than we thought- Inflation could hit rate not seen since 1990s- Kylie Jenner against Instagram update- Russia to leave International Space Station Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro to a plum trade commissioner post in New York, is up and running. The inquiry is trying to determine how and why Mr Barilaro ended up with the role after more qualified and credentialed people were overlooked. Why do we tolerate nepotism in politics? Danielle Wood is CEO of the Grattan Institute and co-author of Jobs for Mates, a new study on nepotism in politics. Danielle joins us to talk about why it’s time we demanded politicians earn their roles like the rest of us - on merit, not contacts. In today’s Briefing, are we done with ‘jobs for mates?' Today's Headlines: - Pollies back in Canberra- Covid hospitalisations highest ever- All mail from China and Indonesia to be screened- 7 NRL players refuse to wear Pride jersey- UK to host Eurovision 2023 Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode came via a message from one of our listeners, Jason on Instagram who wanted to point out the real issues the construction industry in Australia are facing. A shortage of raw materials, worker shortages, supply chain delays and interest rate hikes is threatening the construction industry. Phil Dwyer, head of the Builders Collective of Australia has warned the latest increases, are unlike anything he has seen in close to 50 years as a builder, and could force half the nation’s builders into insolvency. Today's Headlines: - Albo refusing to close border to ward off Foot and Mouth- Govt winding back ABCC powers- Monkeypox declared an international emergency- Splendour in the Grass winds up- Vingegaard takes out Tour de France Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Moss is a best-selling Canadian-Australian author who has written 14 books spanning multiple different genres.In addition to her books, Tara is a documentary maker, a television presenter, a journalist and most recently a disability advocate. In this episode Jamila Rizvi and Tara Moss unpack everything from body image, chronic pain, Tara’s work ethic, to the loss of her beautiful mother when she was still a very young person. THE WEEKEND LIST: EAT: Molten Choc Chunk Brownie - Donna Hay Packet Mix READ: The Biggest Problem With Remote Work - The Atlantic WATCH: White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch (Netflix) DO: Wear a mask, give yourself time to rest if you have covid & RELAX! Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are our regulators better equipped to deal with a tech company employing the same aggressive tactics Uber did when it was expanding between 2013 - 2017? A massive data leak suggests Uber broke laws, duped police and secretly lobbied governments between 20-13 and 20-17 when the company was rapidly growing. It’s been revealed extreme tactics were deployed in Europe, but the Australian arm of Uber also engaged in dodgy practices. Ben Butler from the Guardian Australia joins us with a fascinating long lens look at UBER and how this big market disruptor has made our lives more convenient, but raised lots of issues. Have our regulators caught up or are we a sitting duck for the next big tech disruptor? Today's Headlines: - Biden tests positive for Covid- PM astonished by Scott Morrison’s comments- Twist in Ricky Martin incest allegations- Splendour in the Grass begins after 3 year hiatus Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of Environment report is out, and the news isn’t good. Australia has lost more mammal species than anywhere else on earth, along with hundreds of plant species. The losses are down to a vicious cocktail of climate change, land clearing, pollution and feral pests. We take a deeper look with Dr Ian Cresswell, one of the co-authors of the report. On today’s Briefing, a deep dive into the damning State of Environment report released this week – and what, if anything, can be done to right the wrongs in terms of the environment Today's Headlines: - Major employers asking staff to WFH- Russia to “expand military aims”- Boris Johnson gives last speech as PM- Sanitation mats rolled out at airports to ward off foot and mouth disease- Rio Tinto to pay $1B in tax settlement Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around eight million Australians are estimated to have been infected with Covid during the pandemic. Experts believe around 5% of those who catch the virus end up with long Covid, so as many as 400,000 people. So what is long Covid? How do you know you have it, and what can be done to treat it? Jess Davis is a journalist with the ABC, based in Canberra and she has long Covid. Jess describes what it’s like to live with it and how she navigates it with her employer. While Andrew Baillie is a professor in allied health at Sydney University and a psychologist who convenes the long Covid Australia Collaboration. Andrew explains what long Covid is, and what the future looks like for those with it. So, on this episode of The Briefing, long Covid and what the facts say. Today's Headlines: - The UK swelters through hottest day on record- Greens want more than 43% emissions target- Top doctors step up calls to wear masks- The energy regulator steps in to shore up VIC gas- Review into RBA begins Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT has always had a liberal approach to drug use. Cannabis was decriminalised in 2020. Today it opens a pill-testing facility in Canberra’s CBD. Gino Vumbaca is president of Harm Reduction Australia. He and his team are behind the trial of the new facility which runs tests on drugs to make sure they’re safe for the user to take. He says trials at music festivals in recent years have undoubtedly saved lives. On this episode of the Briefing, the ACT’s bold move to install a pill-testing facility in Canberra’s CBD. Today's Headlines: - Damning environment report released- UK swelters through hottest day on record- ANZ to take over Suncorp’s banking arm- ACT to ban petrol car sales Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom’s super keen to dust off his Bintang t-shirt and head to Bali. It seems everyone is overseas this winter. So how is the travel industry coping, post-pandemic? Dean Long, CEO Australian Federation of Travel Agents, joins us to talk about the resurgence of tourism: why ticket prices are so high, why places like Bali might be slower than other places to recover, and the growth in an unexpected travel sector. On today’s Briefing, when will travel return to normal post-pandemic? Today's Headlines: - Hospitals overwhelmed by Omicron wave - National abortion laws to be debated - UK issues red alert for the first time over heatwave - Aussie golfer Cameron Smith wins British Open Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Frances-White is the original guilty feminist. Deborah is an Australian-born, London-based writer and comedian who is best known for her award-winning podcast, The Guilty Feminist. She is a force to be reckoned with. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Deborah Frances-White cover everything from Roe V Wade, the age of criminality, being a modern feminist and the need for a refuelling with social justice groups. Content warning: Brief mention of sexual assaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Elon Musk be forced to buy Twitter? Twitter is suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk –after Musk said he wanted out of a deal to buy the social media platform. Musk says he hasn’t been given enough information on spam accounts, but Twitter executives believe Musk is trying to get out of the acquisition because of the downturn in tech stocks. We’re joined by Meghan Bobrowsky, reporter with the Wall Street Journal, who says the lawsuit promises to be one of the biggest legal showdowns in Wall Street history. In a lawsuit for the ages, Elon Musk will face off against the social media giant Twitter – and there can only be one winner. Today's Headlines: - Hospitals tamp down as Covid spikes- 900 prescription drugs price hike- PM to convene emergency national cabinet- Low unemployment could see rates rise- Kevin Spacey pleads ‘not guilty’ amid sexual assault claims Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Census revealed we’re more culturally diverse as a nation than ever before. So, we’re asking the question: ‘should the next census include more questions about ethnicity?' We dive into the pros and cons, which are more complicated than you might think. Historian Dr Amrita Malhi, fellow at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU; and Mohammed Al-Khafaji, CEO of the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia join us to hash it out. Last month the federal government announced it will begin collecting more specific ethnicity data in the next Census. Is it the right move? Or could it lead to tension if we create what's been dubbed a ‘racial hierarchy’. Today's Headlines: - PM in closed door talks with Pacific leaders- Civil case brought against George Pell- Qantas scraps vaccine mandate on international flights- Fukushima: Landmark damages payout- QLD clinches Origin Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing is the biggest living cost facing Australians. Despite the bluster, major parties aren’t offering anything to help people with the cost of rent. Anglicare Australia has released its Rental Affordability Snapshot that found less than 2% of rentals are affordable for a full-time worker on the minimum wage. For a person out of work, it’s 0%. Anglicare Australia Head of Government Relations, Aaron Malouf, wants 500,000 social and affordable homes, which would provide a home for everyone. Without action, the social housing shortfall will only grow. So what does the housing affordability crisis mean for you, and is it likely to get worse, before it gets better? Today's Headlines: - US Vice President to address Pacific Forum- Breaking China’s hold on clean energy- Top docs recommend masks- Gender pay gap: $1B a week- Succession leads Emmys nominations Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson has resigned as British prime minister after a series of scandals meant his party could no longer support him. Latika Bourke, the Sydney Morning Herald’s UK correspondent, tells us Johnson will be remembered most for his role in Britain leaving the European Union. He’s also known for partygate, where Johnson and his staff held parties in Downing Street while the rest of the country was under Covid lockdown. So given Johnson’s reputation and history of poor decision making, how did he remain in office for so long? And what will Great Britain look like under new leadership? Today's Headlines: - Energy Forum begins in Sydney- Regulator cracks down on text scams- Almost half of flights delayed last week- Chris Dawson trial ends- Sri Lankan president to resign Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 people are in custody following the death of an 8-year-old girl in the Queensland town of Toowoomba back in January. Her parents have been detained since her death, and then last week 12 more people were charged with the child’s murder. We’re joined by David Chen from the ABC Toowoomba bureau who has been following this story since Day One. So in this episode of The Briefing, who are these people? And why are they turning their backs on legal representation? Today's Headlines: - Kyrgios loses Wimbledon to Djokovic- More Aussies eligible for antivirals - China blames coalition for frosty relationship- Grocery prices aren’t all bad- Leaked Uber documents expose company’s ruthless expansion tactics Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Neela Janakiramanan is a hand surgeon, based in Melbourne. The last two years have been trying for her and her colleagues, there is a significant physical and emotional toll of tending to patients during a once in a generation global pandemic. Putting patients’ needs ahead of her own is what Neela believes in most, she’s a proud advocate for patient-focused care. She believes it’s an essential part of medical training, that young surgeons see patients as people, not just bodies to be operated on.These ideas are explored in her brand new novel, The Registrar, available at all good bookstores. The Registrar has the frenetic pace of a psychological thriller and offers a rare insight into the world of a surgeon-in-the-making, from one who has survived it. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: KIC POD Episode - Staying safe when travelling: how two sisters escaped attempted human trafficking DO: Visit Canberra DO: Gift a nice night out at a restaurant, instead of a physical gift DO: Follow First Nations content creators Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Sydney and areas in the NSW Illawarra and Hunter have been hammered by yet another round of devastating floods for the fourth time in 18 months. So, is climate change to blame? Or are we simply building in the wrong places? We’re joined by Jason Evans, Professor at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales to explore whether the science is settled. On this episode of The Briefing, is climate change to blame for the last week’s devastating floods? Today's Headlines: - Boris Johnson resigns- Kyrgios to play Wimbledon final- PM will treat Putin with ‘contempt he deserves’- Godfather actor James Caan dies- Nutbush world record broken Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders now have access to a new 24/7 national crisis support telephone service - 13 YARN The service is staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Suicide accounts for 40% of all deaths of Indigenous children, and the suicide death rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is double that for non-Indigenous people. So in NAIDOC Week, we’re joined by Marjorie Anderson - National Program Manager Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Team Lifeline Australia, to discuss why it’s so important to have a crisis line dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the impact it’s already having. Today's Headlines: - Over 30s soon eligible for 4th Covid vaccine- PM defends EU trip amid floods- Flood-causing weather system to move off east coast- QLD: 12 refused bail after death of 8-year-old- Kyrgios blasts into the semifinals Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows someone who’s getting Covid for a second time and epidemiologists are warning Covid is back on the agenda. Why now? And how can you avoid it? Catherine Bennett, Deakin University chair of epidemiology, joins us to talk about the new Omicron variant BA.5. It seems to be making people sicker. So why are we seeing an increase in numbers and should we be rolling up our sleeves for a fourth dose of vaccine? Today’s Briefing is an episode we didn’t want to bring you. Today's Headlines: - UK government on brink of collapse- Sydney flood levels finally ease- 200k households in mortgage stress- 12 charged with the death of 8 year old girl- Kyrgios charged with common assault Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most startling statistics from last year’s census was for the first time, fewer than half of Australians identified as Christian. 90% of Australians identified as Christians back in 1966 - and the number has been in decline ever since. The data shows it’s millennials turning their back on God. Today’s guest is Andrew Singleton, Professor of Sociology and Social Research at Deakin University. He says millennials now subscribe to a set of beliefs he calls "Whateverism". So on today’s Briefing, we explore Whateverism – what it means, and how it will shape our future. Today's Headlines: - Floods continue to wreak havoc in Sydney- Interest rates to climb 0.5%- Kyrgios through to Wimbledon quarters- Possible fourth Covid shot for under-65s Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin made a splash when it was first introduced in 2009. Since then, investors have sunk billions of dollars into cryptocurrencies. Although they were touted as being a hedge against inflation, they’ve been acting as risk assets in the recent downturn – and their value has dived with the sharemarket. Crypto’s price has fallen 70 percent since November. Paul Vigna, who writes on cryptocurrency for the Wall Street Journal, takes us through why the price has seen such a massive fall. He also explains what the future of crypto looks like – and how it could potentially drive innovation. The crypto crash on today’s Briefing and why it’s yet to become a global currency. Today's Headlines: - NSW residents hit by 4th flood in 18 months- PM visits Ukraine- Wimbledon: Kyrgios through to final 16- Australia hits 10k covid deaths- Ash Barty named person of the year at NAIDOC Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miriam Rizvi is one third of the ARIA award nominated children’s band, The Beanies. The Beanies also have a podcast on the LiSTNR app or wherever you get your podcasts. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi interviews her little sister Mim. They dive into the pressures of growing up in a highly successful family, how imposter syndrome manifests in different ways and the lengths Mim went to supporting Jamila during a stay in hospital. For all the information on The Beanies upcoming live shows head to https://thebeanies.com.au/liveshows THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Only Murders in the Building – Season 2 on Disney+ WATCH: MasterChef Australia: Fan VS Favourites – Ten Play WATCH: Senior Year - Netflix READ: We’re not going back to the time before Roe. We’re going somewhere worse. - The New Yorker Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie music journalist Mawunyo Gbogbo has written a memoir taking us from where she was born in Ghana; to country NSW where she grew up; to how she became a music writer; and eventually to the bright lights of New York, the heart of hip hop. ‘Hip Hop and Hymns’ is about Mawunyo’s two great loves - music and her faith – and how both helped her confront life’s curve balls. The memoir is about moving to Australia from Africa, and growing up Black in country New South Wales. It also tracks her tumultuous journey from a mining town to the epicentre of hip hop: New York. Today's Headlines: - PM to meet with French counterpart- July 1: What’s changing?- Guy Sebastian’s agent guilty of embezzlement- Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first black woman on US Supreme Court- Kyrgios’ wild upset at Wimbledon Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America has been rocked by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade - the case that has protected the right to abortion in the US for almost 50 years. Already, states are banning the procedure and it may be just weeks before half of the states across the US ban abortion. In today’s episode of The Briefing, Nick Sweeney, an Australian born director of a documentary called AKA Jane Roe tells us the unbelievable story of a young Texan woman called Norma McCorvey – who was to become Jane Roe. You won’t believe what Nick learned in the making of the documentary. It left Americans reeling, and turned the entire saga on its head. In today’s Briefing: the story behind the abortion case dividing America. Today's Headlines: - R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking- Secret Service agent considers testifying to defend Trump over Capital riots- France Terror attack trial concludes- Hannah Clarke’s family calls for more DV support across the country- Ride share agreement struck between Uber and unions Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world watched on as Tesla founder Elon Musk told his staff working from home is over – and if they didn’t want to return to the office, they could look elsewhere for a job. Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar came straight out and said any Tesla staffers looking for work would be welcome at Atlassian. So is Musk right? Is working from home dead? Dr Libby Sander is Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, the founder and director of the Future of Work Project. Libby says for so long big corporations were inflexible and saying remote working wasn't an option, but then quickly proved it can be thanks to the pandemic. So now we’re no longer mandated to stay home to work and life is largely back to normal, what happens next? Is work from home really here to stay? And who does it truly benefit? Today's Headlines: - Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years- FTA agreement with Europe on the cards- Australia hopes to reopen Kyiv embassy- 50+ dead in Texas people smuggling incident- Scottish independence vote 2023 Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, you’ve been elected to Parliament. What next? How do you navigate the 75,000 square metres of Parliament House in Canberra? Where do you get a coffee? And where’s your office? Annika Smethurst, the Age newspaper’s Victorian parliamentary correspondent and The Briefing’s Canberra insider, worked in the halls of federal parliament for more than a decade. She explains what 35 new members of the House of Reps face as they start their new jobs today. They’ll be given an office, an advisor, and a showbag. So what’s it like to be a brand new MP? Today's Headlines:- PM to attend NATO summit- Census: Less than half the population is Christian- Dads could get 20 weeks leave- Teacher’s Pet creator on the stand- More protest action planned following Sydney traffic chaos Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 3,000 Australians take their lives each year and a further 65,000 attempt suicide. A suicide aftercare service developed by Beyond Blue is helping to restore a sense of hope and belonging for people recovering after a suicidal crisis. Early evaluation findings show that measures of suicidality decreased 63% and psychological distress decreased 30% among those who participated in Beyond Blue’s The Way Back Service. Beyond Blue’s CEO Georgie Harman tells us how the service supports people who have been discharged from hospital after a suicide attempt with personalised, practical, one-on-one assistance in the community. The program has helped more than 15,000 Australians in the wake of their suicide attempt. If you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or the new help line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 13 YARN (13 92 76) Today's Headlines:- PM heads to NATO- Crossbenchers angry over staff cut- 9 US states have already banned abortion- Blues win Origin II- NASA launches rocket from NT Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incredible Art Simone, fan favourite on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under, joins us on this week’s episode of The Weekend Briefing. In this conversation Jamila and Art cover it all! Everything from Art’s early forays into drag, her shock elimination and return from Drag Race Down Under. Plus, they dive into what it is about Aussie drag that sets this country apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pandemic restrictions have mostly lifted and Australians are gearing up to travel overseas. But many can’t get their passport to allow them to leave the country. The queues to collect passports are hundreds of metres long, snaking outside passport offices in all capital cities. We’re joined by Amanda, a Briefing listener whose family had to cancel a holiday in Fiji because they couldn’t get passports in time; and Dean Long, a travel industry expert and CEO The Australian Federation of Travel Agents to unpack the crisis. On today’s Briefing, how the passport crisis emerged and what you can do to streamline the process and get your passport sooner rather than later. Today's Headlines: - PM to reset relationship with France- Damning new report on WA’s mining industry- Report into VIC’s Country Fire Authority reveals toxic culture- Senior MPs’ exodus from VIC government- New York’s new gun laws overruled Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big week in international sport with FINA and the International Rugby League announcing bans on transgender athletes. It follows an announcement late last year from the International Olympic Committee that it would leave it up to individual sports to formulate policy on trans competitors. Trans athletes even surfaced as an election issue at the federal poll in May. Caroline Layt, a trans woman and former elite rugby league player joins us to tell us what the bans mean for trans athletes. Tracey Holmes, host of the ABC sport podcast The Ticket tells us what the bans mean for the future of other sports. On today’s Briefing, the trans athlete debate and why it’s become such a contentious issue. Today's Headlines:- Energy market suspension ends- Earthquake kills thousands in Afghanistan- Swimming coach charged with historic sex offences- Landmark gig economy case results in $800k pay out- Sydney’s Crown casino to open its doors Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA is preparing to launch three rockets from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory, scheduled for the end of this month and early July. Professor Melissa Zwart from Flinders University tells us the three rockets are “sounding” rockets. They won’t actually reach orbit, but they will collect scientific data. It’s a big deal, it’s the first time NASA has conducted a rocket launch from a commercial facility outside the United States. The traditional custodians of the land, the Gumatj people, support the project. Gumatj Corporation chair Djawa Yunupingu said the launch plans are “a step towards the future for our people”. What does NASA’s plans to launch rockets from the Northern Territory mean for the future of space research in Australia? Today's Headlines: - Higgins' trial delayed after Wilkinson's Logies speech- International Rugby League bans trans athletes- Energy market shutdown could be lifted- La Nina weather pattern ends Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An energy crisis across Australia took us to the brink of blackouts last week. A cold snap; the war in the Ukraine; and escalating global coal and gas prices formed a perfect storm where we were being urged to turn the dishwasher off. The crisis prompted the market operator to suspend the short term market and take control over supply. Mark Ludlow writes for the Australian Financial Review on energy. He says the long term solution is renewables with storage, but how do we manage that transition whilst avoiding crises like last week’s. The Energy Security Agency has proposed a capacity mechanism which would essentially keep quickly dispatchable power on standby for moments of shortfall. So, how would it work and how likely is it to be passed by a Senate stacked with Greens and independents? Today's Headlines:- NSW and QLD reveal budgets- Greens slam proposed energy solution- Single Covid and flu jab nears final stage- Higgins rape trial could be delayed after Logies speech- Mixed reaction to FINA's trans policy Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s January 1982, Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother who worked as a nurse. Lyn Dawson goes missing shortly afterwards. Chris Dawson was charged with the 1982 murder of his wife, Lynette. The cold case was at the center of widely popular investigative podcast series Teachers Pet, which focused on the disappearance and probable murder of the Sydney mother-of-two. Chris Dawson has pleaded not guilty. We're joined by the Australian's Matthew Condon to go behind the cold case that sparked the Teacher’s Pet Podcast and get the latest on the trial of Chris Dawson. Today's Headlines:- World swimming body rules on trans athletes- $2B to be paid out in Toyota class action- Too late to stop coalition jobseeker system- Assange faces extradition to UK- Hamish Blake wins Gold Logie Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Helliar is one seriously funny dude. He is also seriously busy.Pete is a regular host on The Project and the creator and star of 10's How To Stay Married. He has created and co-produced two series of the award winning It’s A Date for ABC TV.He hosts a podcast called You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, has written children’s books and his latest stand up special is streaming  on Paramount Plus now.But what is Pete about behind the smiles and the jokes? How much of his real life is channeled into his work? And why, even with enormous television success, does he continue to return to stand up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tik Tok has been the fastest growing social media app ever. In just five years it has had over 2 billion downloads and now reports 1.6b regular users - about half of Facebook, already.  Many of its users are young and so there’s obviously concern that it's being used to sell and promote drugs.   Dr. James Martin is a senior lecturer in Criminology at Deakin University who specialises in the online drug trade. How concerned should we be about TikTok and where does it fit into the much bigger and more established world of online drug sales, namely the dark web and the encrypted messaging apps.   Today's Headlines Family and domestic violence leave to be introduced First national cabinet since election Russia sanctions 121 Australians Penny Wong to visit Solomon Islands Fresh day of evidence in Chris Dawson trial   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of Australia provides forward guidance for the economy.  One of the key levers of fiscal policy is interest rate projections. RBA boss Philip Lowe predicted he couldn’t see interest rates rising before 2024 – and many Australians took out mortgages based on that advice.  Well we now know he was wrong.    John Kehoe, the economic editor at the Australian Financial Review, joins us to explain how and why Philip Lowe got it so wrong....and what the consequences will be in the housing market and the broader economy.    Philip Lowe conceded his comments were “embarrassing”.  Given so many Australians have massive mortgages, should he face consequences for his comments?  And what authority will his predictions have in the future.      Today's Headlines NSW and VIC commit to paid preschool year  Energy regulator suspends trading  PM to make fresh climate pledge  US federal reserve lifts rates  180,000 workers get minimum wage rise  Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.