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Zoe Daniel is a former ABC foreign correspondent.  She’s worked as a journalist for more than 30 years.  So why on Earth would she consider running for parliament.   In this episode of The Briefing, Zoe joins us to talk about her motivation, her policies, her plans if Australia elects a hung parliament…..and what it’s like to get down and dirty in the murky world of politics.   Zoe is running as an independent in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein against the Coalition’s Tim Wilson when Australia heads to the polls on May 21   Todays Headlines Close contact rules to end in NSW and VIC The campaign trail: Scare tactics step up Ukraine: the battle for Donbas has begun Ben Roberts-Smith calls first witness Ash Barty picks up the golf clubs   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.

We’re repeatedly told this election is all about the cost of living. Basically, the cost of living is the amount of money it takes to cover basic expenses - things like food, fuel, electricity, childcare and healthcare…things you can’t do without.   Jan Fran’s joined by Cassandra Goldie, CEO of ACOSS and Adjunct Professor with UNSW Sydney; and Mellita Rose, a single mother of two from Perth struggling to makes ends meet. In last month’s federal budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the government was focused on helping Australians make ends meet. It was all about the cost of living.   Well, why are low-income earners being left behind? And what can be done to help them?   Todays Headlines Major missile escalation in Ukraine Second week of election campaign kicks off Warringah candidate “isn’t going anywhere” Voters won’t know cost of submarine deal until after the election Cruise ships welcomed back   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.

Craft chocolate companies in Australia have almost tripled over the last six years - from 12 to 34 manufacturers.  They are a small but growing group of Australian chocolate makers with a passion for carefully curated small-batch, sustainable, craft chocolate.   We’re joined by Brett Holmes from Two Lost pilots; and Chris Brown from Bean Bar You   It is within this emerging "bean to bar" industry that craft chocolatiers are able to control every aspect of the chocolate-making process, from the flavour profile of the cacao beans, to the intensity of the roast, to the composition of the final product.   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.

Jamila Rizvi would like to be Roxanne Gay when she grows up. Ignore the fact she’s “technically” a grown up already! Roxane Gay is an American-born writer of Haitian descent and is known internationally as a New York Times best-selling author, a speaker, a podcaster, a teacher and cultural icon. In this conversation, recorded live at The Wheeler Centre, Jamila and Roxane unpack race, privilege, bodies, feminism and yes, bad reality television.   A massive thank you to The Wheeler Centre for today’s episode. To find out more about upcoming events head to wheelercentre.com    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.

Could you imagine playing golf with Donald Trump...? Getting face to face with Steve Bannon or trying to make a deal with Tony Abbott about when he’d hand you the Prime Ministership... or admitting you love Nickelback... or really wanting to meet Jerry Springer.... more than any other celebrity.     This is the life of Joe Hockey, the former treasurer who went on to be Australia’s ambassador to the United States, who is our guest on this special episode of the briefing.    Joe Hockey was federal MP for 19 years, served as Treasurer for a very tumultuous 2 years... before getting knifed and taking the job as US ambassador from 2016 until 2020... His new book is called “Diplomatic” and is out now   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 Australian Financial Review has today released research on focus groups it surveyed this week.  The paper asked average voters what they made of Prime Minister Scott Morrison...and what they made of Opposition leader Anthony Albanese.   We’re joined by Stela Todorovic – 10 News First Canberra correspondent who asked Anthony Albanese THAT question; and Phillip Coorey, the Australian Financial Review’s Political Editor, based in Canberra.   Phillip tells us the results of the AFR’s research will have alarm bells ringing at Labor’s campaign headquarters.  Clearly Albanese’s gaffe on day one of the election has resonated loudly with voters.  Scott Morrison is not out of this election, not yet   Todays Headlines Google it mate! Bandt hits back at journo’s gotcha Australia urges Solomons not to sign China deal Airport chaos expected as Australia gets ready to travel Russia says 1000 troops surrendered in Mariupol Iconic Nirvana guitar up for auction   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.

Part two of Jan’s interview with the award-winning Australian comedian, Hannah Gadsby.   Hannah’s new book is called “Ten steps to Nanette” and explores her journey growing up queer in Tasmania where homosexuality was illegal until 1997, her relationship with her career as a comedian, the build up to her hit show and understanding autism and ADHD.    Hannah joins Jan Fran for a one-on-one interview and in this episode she talks about her dispute with Dave Chappelle …and her plans to take her new show around the world.   You’ll love this deep dive into Hannah’s motivation and inspiration, her backstory and what the future holds.   This is part two of a two-episode Briefing   Todays Headlines Morrison fronted by activist at campaign event Christensen to run as One Nation candidate Sixteen injured in New York shooting British PM Johnson fined for lockdown breaches Putin says war in Ukraine is ‘noble’   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.

Hannah Gadsby’s new book is called “Ten steps to Nanette” and explores her journey growing up queer in Tasmania where homosexuality was illegal until 1997, her relationship with her career as a comedian, the build up to her titular show and understanding autism and ADHD.    Hannah joins Jan Fran for a one-on-one interview to explore Hannah’s career, controversies and massive  global success.      You’ll love this deep dive into Hannah’s motivation and inspiration, her backstory and what the future holds.   This is part one of a two-episode Briefing   Todays Headlines Horror start for Albanese on campaign trail Questions over government’s Tudge payout Teenager dies after stabbing at Royal Easter Show Macron to face Le Pen in French election   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 election campaign has officially begun.  What now?    Annika Smethurst is a Walkley award winning political reporter at The Age, and the author of The Accidental Prime Minister and regular contributor at The Briefing.  Annika explains what rules apply to things like campaign funding and advertising....and IF the parties obey the rules.   We also learn if incumbency gives Scott Morrison and the Coalition an upper hand as we head to the polls.      On today’s Briefing....what happens now the election has officially begun?    Todays Headlines PM calls election for May 21  Newspoll shows ALP in poll position  Pope calls for peace in Ukraine at Palm Sunday address Ferrari wins Australian Grand Prix in front of massive crowd All-private space crew arrives at ISS   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.

Darcy Vescio has been playing footy since they were five years old. Growing up when there was no such thing as the AFLW, they were forced to give the game away at age fourteen when they could no longer play with the boys.In 2017, everything changed. A women’s league was formed and Darcy was signed as a marquee player for Carlton.   In this conversation, Jamila and Darcy discuss growing up in a world where your future career path doesn’t exist, being signed as a marquee player in the AFLW and coming out as non-binary.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, people all around the world started to ask if Hollywood if finally dying out.  The world has shifted and evolved, but has Hollywood?    Maria Lewis is an author and screenwriter. She’s been a journalist for over 16 years covering film and pop culture.  Maria tells us about how Hollywood will end up changing and evolving to re-invent itself...and it’s an amazing story.    On today’s Briefing....are we watching Hollywood’s star fade, once and for all?   Todays Headlines PM’s election schedule thrown into chaos by legal challenge  More rain for already drenched NSW coast  Russia booted from UNHRC  Big four banks predicting June interest rate rise  Big Day Out founder Ken West dead at 64   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.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet visited flood-ravaged northern NSW this week to announce what’s called The Back Home scheme. The state will provide up to $20,000 to residents whose homes have been declared damaged or destroyed.   Locals say the $112 million scheme is too little too late. Harper Dalton is a Lismore local whose home was wiped out in the floods: and Eddie Lloyd is a Lismore lawyer and community advocate.   They say the community is shattered and flattened. It could take years to get back on their feet. What does the future hold for Lismore and the NSW Northern Rivers region who have been wiped out by floods TWICE in four weeks?   Todays Headlines PM heckled in Newcastle pub Feds reject QLD request for flood funding US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Putin's daughters Rain lashes NSW coast Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case   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.

David Pocock was no ordinary rugby player.  He has always been a principled changemaker - he painted his rugby boots black when he made his super rugby debut because of his concerns about the sweat shops they were manufactured in and he and his partner didn’t sign their marriage certificate until gay couples had the same rights.  He’s also chained himself to a bulldozer in a protest against coalmines.   Well, now the former Wallaby and ACT Brumby is making a run as an independent for one of two ACT Senate spots at the upcoming federal election.   What are his chances of victory?  And what type of difference does he hope to make, if he makes it to the Senate?      Todays Headlines PM defends his role in pre-selection scandal Australia to team up with US and UK to develop missiles Zelensky tells UN of Russia’s ‘atrocities’ Rain bomb heading for NSW Tiger Woods says he’ll contest the Masters   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.

Money laundering, links to organised crime, private jets and debit cards that let high rollers from China gamble millions… it sounds like the script from a movie - but these are some of the explosive revelations that have come out of an inquiry into the running of Sydney’s Star Casino.    James Thomson from the Australian Financial Review joins us to explain how and why high rollers – called whales – pounce on Casinos to gamble big.   On today’s episode, what goes on inside the murky world of Aussie casinos and where to from here, now that we’re learning that Crown and Star - our biggest AND second biggest operators - have big problems.   Todays Headlines Biden calls for war crime charges for Putin IPCC report condemns global governments Two dead in family tragedy in the Blue Mountains Elon Musk splurges on Twitter shares Tassie Premier resigns   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 Ukraine president Vlodomyr Zelensky has refused to leave the country, despite reportedly being ‘target number one’ for Russian troops invading the country.  He went from comedian to leading his country in a David v Goliath battle against Russia.    Zoya Sheftalovich is a contributing editor for POLITICO based in Australia with a Ukrainian background.  Zoya says the scale of this invasion is a reaction to Zelensky and Zelensky’s effect on Ukrainian resistance.    So who is Vlodomyr Zelensky – and how did he go from a TV comedian, to a Churchillian wartime president?    Todays Headlines PM denies acted inappropriately in pre-selection battle Support for Labor slows as election approaches Russia denies troops killed innocent Ukraine civilians Six shot dead in Sacramento Australia wins Women’s Cricket World Cup   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.

Rhys Nicholson is a multi-award winning Australian stand-up, writer, actor and judge on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under.His stand up comedy is daring and honest, witty and wildly inappropriate in the best possible way.    In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi sat down with Rhys Nicholson to talk about everything from being bullied at school, to falling in love, from making a political stand, to walking the runway on Drag Race.   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.

Imagine being locked-up in an Iranian prison for more than two years – when you’re innocent. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, an Australian expert on Islam, went to Iran in late August 2018 to attend a seminar. Three weeks later, as she checked-in at Tehran Airport to return home, she was arrested.   Iranian authorities accused her of being a spy and she was jailed for 10 years, thrown into a high-security prison run by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.  Kylie joins us to tell us how she survived, what it was like in solitary confinement in a two-by-two metre cell….and how her family and friends told the world of her plight, eventually securing her release.  Her new book is called ‘The Uncaged Sky’ Todays Headlines Ukraine’s president addresses Australian parliament Albanese pledges to fix aged care NSW floods death toll rises Aussie journo remains locked up in China Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Budget on Tuesday night….a critically important budget with an election due to be called in weeks.    Annika Smethurst, a Walkley award winning political reporter at The Age, the author of The Accidental Prime Minister and regular contributor at The Briefing, tells us it’s a Budget for our time….when we’re coming out of a pandemic, inflation is rising, and the looming election.  And it call comes as the Prime Minister is copping criticism from MPs on his own side of politics   We’ll hear Annika’s take on the politics of the Budget….and what it means for Scott Morrison heading into an election in a matter of weeks.       Todays Headlines Northern Rivers floods again Russia ramps up shelling despite scale-back claims PM Morrison plays down Lib Senator’s claims Hillsong loses footing in US World farewells Shane Warne   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.

Shane Warne’s send off at the MCG tonight will be one the biggest we’ve ever seen, especially when you consider the television audience, around Australia but also in India, Pakistan, and the UK.  It could be Australia’s biggest TV event ever.  Tracey Holmes is a veteran sports journo, host of the ABC podcast, The Ticket.  Tracey joins us to explain the unique combination of factors that make this man one of the most popular Australians in history.    Everyone loved Warnie….and you as you’ll hear, you didn’t need to be a cricket fan to fall under his spell.     Todays Headlines What the Budget means for you More rain in flood-affected northern NSW Russia appears to be easing war attacks Will Smith apologises for Oscar meltdown Plans revealed for Warne funeral   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.

What is going on at Hillsong...?  The scandals at Australia’s most famous church have escalated to the point where its founder and global leader Brian Houston resigned for good last week.    David Hardaker, Investigations Editor at Crikey, broke the story. The revelations came after Houston had already stepped down temporarily in January, to fight charges relating to his father’s sex crimes.   That came off the back of the Carl Lentz scandal - he was the US celebrity pastor who was stood down for an affair. In today’s Briefing, we ask if Hillsong can survive the scandals plaguing the church around the world.   Todays Headlines More rain and evacuations for northeast NSW Russia sabotaging peace negotiations Scott Morrison tries to shore up Pacific Cost of living to be focus of Budget Fallout continues after Oscars controversy   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.

You’ve probably heard a bit about the rising cost of living or you might have even noticed it yourself at the petrol bowser or the supermarket.     We’re in a tricky situation in Australia - we’re dealing with rising inflation, stagnant wages, high national debt, and supply problems caused by global events including the Covid 19 pandemic and now the war in Ukraine.    Economist, Peter Martin, will explain what’s happening with cost of living... how long this pain will last... and whether the pollies who bang on about it in the election... can actually do anything substantial about it!    Todays Headlines Biden gaffe could escalate the war in Ukraine More rain to lash SE QLD and northern NSW Budget promises revealed Hawkins had ten drugs in his body prior to death 1000th goal ball to be returned to Lance Franklin   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.

Dave “Hughesy” Hughes is one of Australia’s all-time favourite stand-up comedians, radio hosts and television presenters.   What is Dave Hughes like under the froth and bubble of celebrity? What do his kids think of his radio antics? What made him give up booze at age 21? Where does his passionate veganism come from and what did he learn from the Dalai lama?   In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Hughesy answer all these questions and more.    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.

How are journalists managing to cover the war in Ukraine, given how unpredictable and dangerous it is.     All the major Australian tv networks and newspapers have correspondents moving in and out of the country.... Many who are very well known to Australian audiences.    Hugh Whitfeld is there for Seven News. Hugh is speaking to us from the outskirts of Kyiv... which is the capital, right in the central northern part of the country, which has been under attack from Russian forces coming across the Belarusian border.   Todays Headlines NATO to give more weapons to Ukraine Lambie claims refugee deal is because of her China could gain a military foothold in the Pacific PM distances himself from Hillsong founder Barty remains tight-lipped on retirement   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.

Just as we begin to enjoy our renewed freedoms, a potentially more infectious coronavirus mutation is emerging. Across the globe, countries have experienced a surge in cases credited to BA.2, including Denmark, the UK, Norway and Sweden. Should we be worried? Dr Norman Swan from the ABC's The Health Report and Coronacast joins us to discuss.   Todays Headlines "Gutted” Ash Barty’s retirement shocks the world Putin’s senior advisor flees due to the war  Election job creation campaign ramps up Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall   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.

Could magic mushrooms hold the key to treating mental health problems? A group of Australians made up of psychiatrists, a former Federal Minister and the former head of the Armed Forces says yes.  In Australia in December, the TGA rejected a bid to approve it for broad use for mental health treatment.      Now, a group of Australians who call themselves Mind Medicine Australia, are applying again to the TGA to get this across the line- with even tighter controls.      Dr Eli Kotler is a psychiatrist who’s part of this group and he’s also the medical director of Malvern Private Hospital - the first addiction hospital in Australia.     Todays Headlines Russian forces “kidnapping” children New head of space command “scared” of Russian and China The UN calls out Australia over climate policy Optus and TPG to pay out $6.5M for slow internet Ben Roberts-Smith's former girlfriend details affair 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.

Nearly three decades of close collaboration in space between Russia and the western world seems to be coming to an end. Dr Mark Hilborne- Lecturer of Defence Studies, King's College London specialises in strategic stability in arms control with an emphasis on outer space. With increasing tensions over Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Russia has arguably threatened to crash the International Space Station and refuse to launch satellites for western countries. It seems at the moment that lack of trust that we see between the large space and various nations will certainly have an impact on those kinds of programs.   Todays Headlines Bombs drop on Ukrainian city every 10 minutes US declares violence against Rohingya ‘genocide’ Kitching’s husband addresses bullying allegations Australia’s new space division begins operations today Plane crashes in China: 132 feared dead 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.

Support for independent candidates is growing steadily.  We also know that Australians care about climate change. Now all of this is a perfect storm for a group of two dozen Independents who will be running in coalition held seats at the upcoming federal election on a strong climate agenda platform.  Independence have always run for parliament, but this time around it's different. At least that's what Georgia Steele thinks. She's the independent candidate for Hughes in Sydney’s south.     Todays Headlines Zelensky: “if negotiations fail this will mean World War 3” Labor wins the SA election Warne farewelled in private ceremony Hillsong apologises for Brian Houston conduct breach   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.

Sean Szeps is a podcaster, content creator and presenter. Through kindness and humour, he is making life better for queer kids everywhere.   Sean is the host of the LiSTNR Podcast ‘Come Out Wherever You Are’, where Sean talks to famous queer Australians about their coming out stories.   Through his podcast you also get the chance to get to know Sean on a deeper level. A loving husband to Josh, and a passionate dad to twins Stella and Cooper.   In this conversation Jamila and Sean discuss raising twins as a queer dad, being brought up in a religion which didn't accept him and his own coming out journey.   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.

Is Kanye West wanting his divorce to entertain you? We speak to Atlantic Journalist, Spenser Kornhaber who has been following Kanye’s career and rise to fame for over 20 years.  Kanye separated from Kim Kardashian in early 2021.  Kardashian began dating SNL star Pete Davidson, 28, in the final months of 2021, prompting Kanye to share posts encouraging his followers to publicly harass Pete.    Is it the spillover from Kardashian’s own brand of fame, which turns living rooms into TV-show sets? The difficulty of knowing how to deal with mental-health crises, which West has experienced in public previously? Or just voyeurism—the fun of watching the Kanye show?    Todays Headlines  The Ukraine president addresses the German parliament Australia’s unemployment rate falls to 4% Delays on flood recovery package Kimberley Kitching allegedly ‘bullied’ by Labor colleagues   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 first Aussie reality show commissioned by Netflix- Byron Baes. The outrage from the Byron community was huge and they protected, trying to stop it.   The basic concern was bringing more people to Byron buying houses and increasing the prices pushing real locals out of the market. Mayor Michael Lyon’s main concern was the housing issues and the increase in homeless people.   Julian Morgan, Executive Producer of Byron Baes gives us the low down on the show.   Todays Headlines Zelensky calls on US Congress to ‘close the skies’ PM threatens sanctions if China supports Russia NSW Liberal MP resigns over unfair flood support NT rejects calls to ban guns following Rolfe verdict NZ border to reopen on April 12   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.

Roberto Aguilera- Energy Economist Curtin University Oil and Gas Innovation Centre gives us a deep dive on fuel prices…   The Prime Minister has left open the possibility of slashing petrol excise in the budget–.as rising prices hit household budgets.   The fuel excise is a flat tax levied on petrol and diesel set at 44 cents per litre. It raises around 11 billion dollars in net terms for the commonwealth each year.   The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent fuel costs soaring around the country! How long will these high prices last?   Todays Headlines EU leaders head to Kyiv in show of support  Federal court overturns teenagers’ climate change case Plan for Melbourne’s new art gallery revealed China faces biggest Covid-19 outbreak since start of pandemic   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.

Samantha Jonscher has been reporting on the 5 week trial. The big news is the not guilty verdict on Friday... and as you’ll hear... the upcoming coronial inquest... which is why this story is far from over.    Constable Rolfe, 30, pleaded not guilty to murder, as well as two alternative charges, over the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker in the central Australian community of Yuendumu in 2019.   The officer fired his Glock pistol three times after Mr Walker, 19, stabbed him in the shoulder with a pair of medical scissors during an attempted arrest on Saturday, November 9. He was charged over the second and third shots, which the prosecution says were not legally justified. Today's Headlines Australia and the Netherlands launch legal action over MH17 Russia steps up campaign to take Kyiv PM under pressure over costs of living Victoria trials paid sick leave for casual workers 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.

Daria Sukharchuk is a freelance Russian journalist living in Berlin. She’s been following the unfolding situation in Ukraine closely.    Russians are hearing a very different story to the one we’re getting about the war in Ukraine. As Russia bombed a maternity hospital in the southern city of Mariupol last week Russians were being told the building was abandoned and had been taken over by neo-Nazis.    So if the story is so different, how do Russians know what they’re actually supporting, or opposing?   Todays Headlines  Russia escalates attacks hitting target in Western Ukraine Albanese draws level with Morrison as preferred PM PM open to reducing fuel excise tax NSW SES under fire for turning down help amid floods NT Police officer Zachary Rolfe ‘not guilty’ of murder   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.

George Ezra is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and also one of the nicest guys in the biz.   His smash hit ‘Shotgun’ is, incidentally, about time he spent in Australia - he sings about being south of the equator, being at the beach, drinking larger and life in ‘the yellow and green’. But it’s not his only song about another country. His travels make up a huge part of his music.   So what happens when your art is inspired by the world around you and that world suddenly becomes very small. So small, in fact, it’s pretty much the size of your UK flat and nothing else. Where does the magic come from?   In this conversation, Jamila and George go deep on his new music, staying inspired and his upcoming performance at the Queen’s Jubilee.   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.

We go back to our amazing story of Australians rallying together …when the authorities don’t offer the support they should….and the struggle for residents of the north east of NSW devastated by floods.   Jack Bailey, a northern rivers local has been hiking in to some of the communities that have been cut off since last Monday; Sophie Marsh has also been volunteering in the clean-up and says it’s heartening to see so many locals pitching in to help; and Harry Dudley who’s been helping his neighbours around the Mullumbimby, South Golden, New Brighton areas.   This is an incredibly inspiring story.  While NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has conceded rescue efforts should have been more readily available….the locals are rolling up their sleeves to lend a hand. Part Two of our amazing expose of the flood clean-up in north east NSW.   Todays Headlines PM visits flood zones in northeast NSW Russian debt default ‘imminent’ Major recruitment drive for Defence Jury deliberates in Kumanjayi Walker 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.

This is an amazing story of Australians rallying together …when the authorities don’t offer the support they should.   Michael Barnes is a helicopter pilot and co-owner of Rotorwing, a chopper business based in Lismore.  Despite the fact his house was almost completely submerged in floodwater, he jumped in his chopper and began flying vital supplies to communities cut off by last week’s floods.   Kate Caddle is a Gold Coast-based pregnancy and maternity coach AND the organiser of an amazing relief effort to get millions of dollars’ worth of vital supplies to people on the northern rivers.   This is an incredibly inspiring story.  While NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has conceded rescue efforts should have been more readily available….the locals – including Hollywood stars and world surfing champions - banded together to help those in need.   Todays Headlines East coast flood crisis continues Authorities apologise for poor flood response Ukraine civilians trapped by Russian shelling US bans Russian oil and gas Date set for Shane Warne's state funeral 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.

It’s International Women’s Day – so why not celebrate by unearthing some of the most badass women in Australian history.  Nancy Wake karate chopped Nazis; Annette Kellerman was the first woman to appear nude in a Hollywood movie; and Mary Ann Bugg was an indigenous bushranger who used a machete to hamstring people.   Eliza Reilly is a comedian and author of Sheilas:  Badass Women of Australian History….a celebration of women you’ve never heard of, but should certainly know about.   On this International Women’s Day, we learn about some of the most colourful, brave, inspiring…and well, badass women in Australia’s history.   Todays Headlines Floodwaters cause evacuations in south-west Sydney  Autopsy confirms Shane Warne died of natural causes International supply boycott urged for Ukraine WA Premier takes stand in defamation case Ben Tudehope wins Bronze at Winter Paralympics 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.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on "all citizens of the world" to join Ukraine’s defence. He said Ukraine would welcome overseas fighters and would consider establishing a foreign legion to combat the Russian invasion.   Australian law makes it an offence to become a foreign fighter without being a member of a foreign country's armed forces.  Dr Sara Megar, a lecturer in International Relations at the University of Melbourne explains how and why fighters take up arms for other countries. Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne said anyone travelling to the region to join the conflict may be breaking the law, but as many as 20 people had placed calls with the Ukraine embassy to ask to sign up. On today’s Briefing, the globalisation of armed conflict.   Todays Headlines Shane Warne has begun final journey home More rain forecast for flood-stricken east coast Ukraine renews calls for no-fly zone Nuclear powered subs to be based on east coast Mike Cannon-Brookes abandons AGL takeover bid 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.

Alice Zaslavsky writes the cookery column for The Weekend Australian Magazine and is the ABIA award winning author of the internationally acclaimed In Praise of Veg. She is the culinary correspondent for ABC News Breakfast and ABC Radio nationally, and hosts Saturday Breakfast on ABC Radio Melbourne. Whenever Jamila Rizvi needs to book a restaurant, Alice Zaslavsky is the number she calls. The former Masterchef contestant and fan favourite, knows more about food and foodie culture than just about anyone.Importantly, she makes food accessible. Alice isn’t about spending the most money, or being a culinary genius, or using only particularly sourced ingredients. She is committed to making it possible for everyone to eat well.  In this conversation, Jamila and Alice go deep on the relationship between kids, food and the dinner time battle we all need to leave behind. Plus, Alice shares the human impact of war and her experience of migrating to Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Paralympics begin in Beijing tonight and snowboarder Ben Tudehope is co-captain of the Australian team.   Ben became Australia’s youngest ever Winter Paralympian when he was selected for the 2014 games in Sochi 2014 at the age of just 14 - he was the youngest competitor from any nation at those Games. Eight years later, Ben will become a three-time Paralympian at Beijing 2022.   He's competing in two events in Beijing and is highly favoured to win a medal. Ben arrived in Beijing this week….our producer Brooke Lowther caught up with Ben from his Finland training camp just before he headed to China…   Todays Headlines Putin: invasion is going to plan Quad alliance takes veiled swipe at China Sydney dodges major floods; more wet weather for SE QLD and northern NSW Russian and Belarus athletes banned from Paralympics Iranian refugee Mehdi Ali free from detention after eight years Neighbours is finishing 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.

15,000 homes in Brisbane and surrounding areas were inundated with floodwater this week, after a “rain bomb” hit the region.  The clean-up has begun and locals are starting to ask themselves, ‘how did this happen?’.  The region was smashed by floods in 2011, and authorities pledged to learn lessons from the mistakes made just over a decade ago.   But, as Beck Haining, a Brisbane resident whose home was flooded tells us, many didn’t get a warning until their house was already underwater.  And News Ltd’s columnist Peter Gleeson, says it’s not a good look, particularly with the Olympics on the horizon.   So in this episode of the Briefing, you’ll hear Beck’s incredible story….of going to bed reassured their home was safe, to wake up to a man drowning in the street behind her house.   Todays Headlines Thousands evacuated in Sydney due to rising floodwaters Russia claims major Ukraine city Biden slams Russia in State of the Union address WA finally opens borders Australian economy grows 3.4% 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 world is watching the Ukrainian people fighting back against Vladimir Putin’s massive military might.  How long will they hold on?  And will the West’s sanctions kick in to force Putin’s hand.   Australian journalist Misha Zelinsky was in Kyiv when it came under attack. At one point he took shelter in a bunker with actor Sean Penn… before it got too dangerous and he decided to make the journey to Lviv in the back seat of a 2012 Kia hatchback.   He’s there reporting for the Australian Financial Review - he also has Ukrainian Russian heritage, his grandparents that fled the region to start a new life in Australia. Misha takes us to Lviv, a city in the west of Ukraine, to describe what’s happening on the streets, and if the West’s sanctions will be enough to sustain Ukrainians in this David v Goliath battle.    Todays Headlines Flood crisis continues in Queensland and northern NSW PM Scott Morrison tests positive to Covid-19 Russia targeting Ukrainian security buildings Housing market cools for first time in two years 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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces in a "special regime of combat duty".  The order means Putin wants Russia's nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch.   Peter Jennings, executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, says the Kremlin and Washington, usually have land and submarine-based capabilities on a hair trigger, but nuclear-capable bombers and other aircraft are not.   So what’s behind this latest escalation, and how likely is it to lead us to a massive nuclear showdown?    Todays Headlines Floods crisis worsening in NSW and QLD Peace talks on Belarusian border Australians urged not to go to Ukraine WA tightens covid restrictions Trump reckons with growing GOP threat 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.

Education ministers have agreed to mandate holistic and age-appropriate consent education in every school in Australia from next year, following a year-long campaign spearheaded by consent activist Chanel Contos.   The curriculum will incorporate many facets of sexual education, ranging from power imbalances and coercion to gendered stereotypes, examining how each of these play a role in shaping sexual experiences.   As it currently stands, the new curriculum is expected to roll out in 2023 across every school in the country.  It's a huge win for Chanel, who joins us to talk about her 12-month journey to change Australia's consent laws     Todays Headlines Putin puts Russia's nuclear capabilities on notice Peace talks to begin on Belarus border today Brisbane on flood alert as rain bomb heads to northern NSW 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.

Maxine Beneba Clarke is an Australian writer of Afro-Caribbean descent whose work includes fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and poetry. She has won a plethora prizes. From the NSW Premier’s Award to the Australian Book Industry Literary Fiction Book of the Year.   Maxine is so much more than a mantelpiece heavy with trophies. Her books, her poetry and her musings on Twitter are a stand-out contribution to this country’s discussion of race, inclusion and politics. She is a voice worthy of your attention.   In this episode Jamila Rizvi speaks with her favourite author about growing up in Australia through the lens of race, maintaining being an artist through a global pandemic and what it takes to write and create from a child’s perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has teamed with Canadian asset manager Brookfield in a bid to buy the Australian energy giant AGL and then accelerate the company’s green energy transition - planning to get the company out of coal by 2030.    Mike joins the Briefing to explain his plan for the future of Australia’s energy market, and how he sees his vision playing out.   His initial proposal was $7.50 a share - which would see them pay $A8billion for AGL, but it was knocked back by the energy giant.  Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield plan to spend $20 billion more to replace the coal-fired plants with large-scale renewable batteries.  He says:    “Australia should have the lowest-priced energy in the world”.   On today’s Briefing, Mike Cannon-Brookes’ vision for Australia’s energy future. Todays Headlines A special report on Russia's invasion of Ukraine with SBS reporter Ben Lewis 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.

How would you feel about going shares with the government to buy your first home?    Brendan Coates, the Economic Policy Program Director at the Grattan Institute, says it’s time for a national shared equity housing scheme. He says several states already have shared equity schemes, but it’s time for a national approach to address housing affordability.    2021 saw house prices skyrocket across Australia. Melbourne and Canberra joined Sydney to have a median house price above $1 million.  Home ownership rates are falling fast.  For those without access to the Bank of Mum and Dad, buying a home is now an impossible dream, one which has impacts well into retirement.   On today’s Briefing….how to buy your first home sooner.   Todays Headlines Ukraine declares state of emergency Wild weather wreaks havoc in NSW and QLD Major construction firm could go under Roberts-Smith trial continues Tennis has a new Bad Boy 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 families of some of the adults and children killed in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School reached a settlement with gun manufacturer Remington.  They won a $A100m lawsuit in a court in Connecticut, with the court ruling Remington had marketed the firearm used in the shootings to young men.   Veronique de la Rosa, a mother of one of the schoolchildren killed, joins us to explain how and why they took the legal action.   It’s an inspiring story of families who refused to give up, despite lawmakers at both a state and federal level failing to take on the all-powerful American gun lobby.  It’s a small victory…some light in the darkness of an unimaginable tragedy.   Todays Headlines The US says ‘invasion’ into Ukraine has begun Mask mandates to be rolled back across three states UK scraps all Covid rules New reward for missing backpacker PM supports anti-trans sport bill 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.

Australia’s energy market is changing rapidly.   Coal fired power plants are closing earlier than planned... and their owners are building batteries in their place!    Last year Energy Australia announced the Yallourn plant in Victoria will close and Origin Energy last week announced its Eraring plant in NSW will close seven years earlier than planned. Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brooks says he wants to take over AGL with a similar plan, shutting down powerplants early and building renewable infrastructure.    We’re joined by Mike Foley, the climate and energy correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald to find out what’s going on and how it will speed up our transition out of coal fired power... and do we risk price hikes and power blackouts... as the Energy Minister Angus Taylor has warned   Todays Headlines Cannon-Brookes AGL bid knocked back China hits back over laser incident Fugitive on the run for 12 years finally detained Trump's new social media app launched Sydney trains to run on reduced schedule today 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.

Economists say interest rates will rise this year – some are predicting a 15-basis point rise as early as June. So, what does that mean for the average mortgagee?   We talk to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver, to find out how many Australians will go into mortgage stress if rates rise, as predicted, by one percent in the next twelve months.   With a federal election due in May, both Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison will be trying to convince Australians their side of politics is the better economic manager – and they can keep interest rates low.  Well, can they?  And how will you be affected by climbing interest rates?   Todays Headlines The Queen tests positive for Covid-19 Australia opens its borders PM calls for explanation after China aimed laser at RAAF aircraft Atlassian co-founder looks to speed green energy transition The Winter Olympics draws to a close 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.