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Will Melbourne…the city we all love…once the world’s most liveable city, ever be the same again.   Cameron Stewart wrote in the Australian newspaper that he arrived back in Melbourne after four years as the paper’s US correspondent, and the city had changed considerably.  More than 160 days of lockdown has changed the city forever.  Alex Dyson owns Comedy Republic, a bar and stand-up comedy venue in the city’s CBD.  He hopes things return to normal as soon as possible.   But what will the new normal look like?  Melbourne was the world’s most liveable city for seven out of the last ten years.  Will it ever be the same….?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Criminals targeted in app raids put on notice Biloela family likely to resettled in either US or NZ PM urges global democracies to work together ahead of G7 Victorian authorities confirm Delta strain came from hotel quarantine Adam Goodes declines football honour   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More young people, and more women, invested in the stock market for the first time in the last two years.    This year’s annual Investor Study from the Australian Stock Exchange revealed that 23% of investors got involved in just the last two years - and a quarter of those new investors were aged 18-24.  Chenny Wulandari is a 29-year-old who has become an investor for the first time.   Scott Phillips is Chief Investment Officer for Motley Fool Australia.  Scott explains how and why younger Australians are investing in stock.    A decade ago only a third of new investors were women...now women make up 45 per cent of new investors.  What’s behind the increase and how hard is it to become a millennial investor.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Officials still baffled by Victoria’s Delta virus source NSW backtracks on quarantine facility Ben Roberts-Smith cries foul over tall poppy syndrome Biloela daughter transferred to mainland hospital Bezos to go for space   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Melbourne being sent back into lockdown last week, it’s time to ask, “has the pandemic highlighted our problem with booze?”    20 percent of us say our alcohol consumption has increased since the pandemic began. Caterina Giorgi is CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE).  She says we’re drinking more – and it’s women in particular who are seeking more help to cope with their boozing.   Women say they’re hitting the bottle more because of greater childcare responsibilities. Like home-schooling.  So why are we drinking more – and what should you do about your pandemic hangover.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Harry and Meghan welcome daughter Melbourne to stay the course on lockdown Ben Roberts Smith trial to begin G7 leaders announce corporate tax deal Trump uses speech to call for China reparations   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know Clare Bowditch from her ARIA award-winning music career, her Logie-nominated role on the hit TV series Offspring, or her work as journalist, host and entrepreneur.   Clare sits down with best-selling journalist and host Jamila Rizvi to discuss body image, balancing parenthood with a Rockstar lifestyle and working through grief in a beautifully honest conversation.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Do: DIY Dumpling dinner party! We recommend miso eggplant Listen: The Sure Thing podcast Listen: Hope D’s Cash Only EP Cook: New York Times salted tahini chocolate chip cookies   Send us your recommendations! DM us on Instagram @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Osaka walked out of the French Open tennis tournament this week. Just days before she’d copped a $15,000 fine for refusing to appear at mandatory post-game press conferences.  Osaka said she refused to appear in a bid to protect her fragile mental health.   Jana Pittman is a three-time Olympian and four-time Commonwealth gold medallist. She had a tumultuous relationship with the media throughout her career.  She explains the pressures athletes face – and how she wishes she had social media in her day, to have her say.   Are we expecting too much from modern athletes?  Or should they front up to face the world after accepting the enormous pay cheques they receive?    TODAY'S HEADLINES Rules eased for regional Victoria as spread concern lowered Government announces income support and quarantine facility for Victoria  US to donate surplus vaccines to the world United Airlines bringing back supersonic travel   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 2,000 New Zealanders have been deported since 2014 when the federal government changed laws to make it easier to send Kiwis with a criminal record back across the ditch. The problem is, many of them have lived their entire lives in Australia   Greg Barns SC is a barrister who has represented multiple clients trying to appeal their deportation; and Taryn O’Dowd is a 41-year old woman living in Auckland after she was deported to New Zealand after living more than 30 years in Australia.   We hear first-hand what it’s like to be deported and what it means to the family you leave behind in Australia.  We also try to determine Australia’s motives for causing tension across the ditch.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Dan Andrews urges VIC to “keep fighting” as lockdown extended NSW works to uncover possible cases Parliament debates travel refund bill Pandemic pushes back poverty fight by years   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a vet and working with animals might seem like a dream job...but vets are at a higher risk of emotional distress and burnout...and the pandemic has made it worse.   We’re joined by Dr Warwick Vale, CEO and President of the Australian Veterinarian’s Association to look at what’s causing vets to leave the industry and what can be done to fix it.  Jess Batt is a vet in far north QLD who tells us the type of pressure vets are under and why so many are walking away from the job.   Everyone loves their pets, and it’s why vets are so important.  The question is, do THEY get the love and support they need?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Growing speculation of extension to VIC lockdown Uncertainty over aged care vaccine rollout China tells Australia and NZ to stop interfering House prices hit new heights Cormann takes over OECD   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been plagued by problems.  First it was difficulty sourcing vials, and then people across the world started developing blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca shot.    Rachel Clun, the Federal Health Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age joins us for an update….to bring you the latest developments and to determine once and for all if we should be lining up to get the jab.   The government is urging us all to roll up our sleeves to get the Coronavirus vaccine.   Where, when, how and why on today’s Briefing.   TODAY'S HEADLINES ‘No jab, no job’ considered for aged care sector Christian Porter drops ABC defamation battle Australia/NZ claim united front on China China raises child limit to three Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open    Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Geriatric Millennials the heroes the world needs?   Geriatric millennials are generally people born in the early 1980s and they make up some of the world’s leading CEOs including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg.  Often defined as “weathered internet veterans” they can still keep up with the latest tech trends while holding onto traditional communication skills. Todays guest Erica Dhawan explains that by having a foot in both worlds, geriatric millennials are becoming the “linchpins of changing workplaces.   On todays episode we find out more about the geriatric millennial, and why they need this particular title.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Melbourne outbreak spreads to aged care Morrison meeting with Ardern in NZ Israel parties closer to ousting Netanyahu Capitol protestors say they were duped into riot Tennis star Osaka faces tournament ban over press snub   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rove McManus is undoubtably one of Australia’s favourite TV personalities of all time, popularising the US format of late-night television on our own soil before taking on the medium in the States.   Having also been an early platformer to the likes of Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake, Andy Lee and Judith Lucy; and executively produced The Project, Rove also knows talent and opportunity when he sees it. Needless to say, his television career has shaped much of the traditional landscape we see today.   Jamila Rizvi sits down with Rove to talk about his comeuppance, sticking to his guns, grieving in public and what’s left on his TV bucket list.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen: PNAU’s “Stranger Love” Budjerah Watch: Girls5Eva (Stan) Do: Educate yourself for National Reconciliation Week Watch: Lego Master (9Now)   Send us your recommendations on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coal mining employs around 50,000 people directly... so why does coal dominate Australian politics?!  It came up again at the weekend’s NSW by-election where Labor got smashed and the Nationals were re-elected.    Kosmos Samaras is a former Labor strategist and is a director at the political consultancy firm Redbridge.  He provides a fascinating insight into why these electorates hold such massive influence.  There are around 240,000 people employed by the mining   industry in Australia. 50,000 in coal... but there’s 250,000 who work in arts   and recreation - health care for example employs 1.8m but they don’t seem to   be swinging elections as voter block... so what’s going on?  The answer lies in a surprising insight   into the psyche of rural Australia.  TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria enters first day of lockdown Federal government slammed over vaccine rollout Court finds young people should be protected from climate crisis De belin free to play after prosecutors drop charges Japanese doctors warn of Olympic Covid variant   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of all the things to destabilise Bitcoin... it turns out the environment has been a key factor.    The digital currency has seen some wild price drops over the last two weeks. It peaked at 63,000 USD in mid-April and since then it’s dropped as low as $31,000.  Dr Sean Foley, Associate Professor of Finance at Macquarie University, joins us to explain why.   Dr Foley says mining for Bitcoin around the world, currently consumes half the electricity of Australia’s entire yearly usage.  Could the environment bring about Bitcoin’s demise?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria bracing for more restrictions as government considers lockdown Holgate backs Senate bid to have PM apologise Uncertainty over Melissa Caddick’s remains Shell ordered to cut emissions by Dutch court Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monica Dux has written a book called Lapsed... about walking away from Catholicism, her childhood religion.   It’s a relevant story in today’s world because Catholicism in Australia has been in slow decline over the last 50 years... but at 22% of all Australians, it’s still the biggest single religion in Australia and it’s held ground much better than the Anglican Church.    It’s partly about growing up Catholic... but it’s more about why it has such a hold over people... even once they think they’ve left it behind.  Losing your religion is not as easy as you think. TODAY'S HEADLINES Covid restrictions in Melbourne amid fears of MCG spread Wave of sex crime allegations hits politics Hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders affected by blackouts Sorry day: Greens call for Stolen Generation compensation George Floyd anniversary marked in the US Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Violent protests have broken out on the streets of Colombia. Demonstrations about tax reform have turned into massacres on the streets.   Neighbourhoods have become battlegrounds as Colombians fight with police and the military – and the government struggles to maintain order.  Alexandra Phelan is an expert on Colombian politics. We learn what the protests are about, and what the government will need to do to quell the violence.   Today’s Briefing is a response to one of our listeners, Carol, reaching out via Instagram.  Send us a message via our DMs.  We want to tell YOUR stories.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Victorians told to be vigilant as race starts to find missing Covid link  Fitzgibbon calls on Labor to take a different approach, as NSW leader Jodi McKay on borrowed time. Australia packs up Kabul embassy Aung San Suu Kyi makes first court appearance Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a lot of talk this year about housing affordability after another surge in home and apartment prices.  But interest rates have remained at record lows, meaning borrowing money is cheaper than ever.   So on, balance, is housing really as unaffordable as we’re making it out to be?  We’re joined by Steven Koukoulas, leading economist and economics consultant and former economic advisor to PM Julia Gillard.   Ignore the noise and stay calm as the property market surges out of reach   TODAY'S HEADLINES Government promises more Pfizer doses Second India repatriation flight lands Huge win for NSW Nats in Upper Hunter by-election BBC savaged as Bashir defends interview Eurovision winner to take drug test Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Record is your weekly dose of Royal news, without the spin! Royal correspondent and expert Juliet Rieden and journalist Bryce Corbett use their insider info on The Royals to separate the fact from the fiction behind the latest Royal headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Morton’s book My Year of Living Vulnerably is topping best-seller lists around Australia for unpacking Australian masculinity.   Jamila Rizvi sits down with Rick to talk about the male role models throughout his life, reckoning with his sexuality and the lightning bolt moment that made him realise he was grappling with complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.   Warning: This episode contains difficult conversations and graphic descriptions of injuries.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen: Hey How You Going podcast Read: The Believer: Encounters with Love, Death & Faith by Sarah Krasnostein Watch: My Octopus Teacher (Netflix) Cook: The Great Pumpkin Pie recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction   Send us your Weekend List suggestions on our Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows a conspiracy theorist.  Someone who believes we didn’t make it to the moon; or the September 11 attacks were a hoax.   How do you talk to them?   Is engaging with them, giving their theories legitimacy?   Professor John Cook is from the Centre for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University in the US.   He’s also written a book “Cranky Uncle v Climate Change”   We talk about how to deal with conspiracy theorists – and how seemingly ludicrous concepts gain traction.   TODAY'S HEADLINES News of an Israel/Gaza truce Doctors, opposition calling for better vaccine campaign Tourism, hospitality sectors still struggling as unemployment falls Journalist lies and BBC coverup behind Diana interview Internet explorer to end in 2022 OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The violence in Israel and Gaza explained.   We’ll ask how it started... how similar is it to the last major flare ups in Israel... and what would it take to stop these cycles of violence? We’re joined by Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, MSF Deputy medical coordinator in Gaza; Greg Barton, Professor in Global Islamic Studies at Deakin University; and Sophie McNeil, a former ABC Middle East Correspondent, now a researcher for Human Rights Watch.   The world is watching yet another flare-up in violence….what will it take to stop and bring about peace once and for all   TODAY'S HEADLINES Biden tells Israel he expects de-escalation Opposition, experts slam government 600m spend on gas power plant Indian community calls on govt to do more for stranded Australians Government warns against wage rises McConnel blocks Capitol riot probe OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is talking about NFTs - Non-Fungible Tokens.   These digital certificates have been hailed as a way for creators to get paid for digital works and files that get shared online.  Cameron Wilson, tech journalist and Associate Editor at Crikey joins us to explain the new phenomenon.   But what are NFTs and are they destined to live on the fringes of web culture? Or could they become part of our everyday lives?   TODAY'S HEADLINES PM admits vulnerable people left behind by vaccine rollout  Government sorry for Australian man’s death in India First responders speak of shark death scenes More than 50,000 already displaced in Gaza Drivers, unions welcome landmark ruling for app drivers OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huge numbers of mice have been tormenting farms and communities in western NSW for months.  After lobbying, the state government has finally come up with a support package which they say will help “napalm” the mice.   But this comes after locals have had to see crops and livelihoods decimated as they spent months fighting the crisis on their own.  We’re joined by Katrina Humphries, Moree mayor; Susie Rae, Narromine artist and farmer; and Steve Henry, mouse expert with the CSIRO.   Will the mice take the bait?  Or will rural communities suffer even more after drought, floods, bushfires and plagues??   TODAY'S HEADLINES Israel/Gaza conflict rages as diplomats look for truce India repatriation flights to continue after returnee tests positive “Some people may die” Virgin boss calls for border re-opening Covid outbreaks shock South East Asia Kia cars recalled over fire fears OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In last week’s federal budget papers, we discovered the government plans to keep our international borders closed until at least mid-2021.   When can we realistically begin to plan to go back overseas?  We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews – and we ask why the government is not providing more information on the timeline for international travel.  We also speak to Tim Byrnes, an Australian who fled to Russia via New Zealand.   What is the motivation for stopping us travelling?  Surely, it’s the decision of the person leaving Australia Or is it? TODAY'S HEADLINES UN calls ceasefire as Israel says it won’t back down Government hits back at border criticism PM backs QANTAS testing despite Covid confusion Sydney Covid rules relax despite no news on mystery cases Indonesian fishermen rescued from WA coast OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Hennessy is one of the funniest (and busiest) people in Australia. As well as being a podcaster, radio host, TV presenter, comedian and author, Tanya also counts makeup guru and an “adults should be able to eat children’s meals” campaigner in her pursuits. Jamila Rizvi and Tanya discuss her latest book Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie Louise, women in comedy and whether her career is what she expected.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen (podcast): Linda Marigliano’s Tough Love podcast Watch: Call My Agent! (Netflix) Watch: The Flight Attendant (HBO Max) Cook: Yotom Ottolenghi’s vegan recipes   Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March/April last year, 33,000 homeless people were given emergency Covid accommodation around the country. It was amazing to watch; thousands of people taken off the streets or from couch surfing situations, put in nice hotels.    At the time, people in the sector were hoping this moment would be a circuit breaker that could end homelessness.   We’re joined by Katherine McKernan, CEO of Homelessness NSW; and Paul McDonald, CEO of Anglicare Victoria.   So did we seize the opportunity... how many of those people have been thrown out of their hotel rooms and back onto the streets?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Labor promises billions for housing Signs Israel considering land invasion Linda Reynolds to be interviewed over Higgins case Moderna vaccine to serve as booster NSW government promises aid to fight mice OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go right to the top today to question the Finance Minister Simon Birmingham about Tuesday night’s budget.    Some key questions:  Where was the money for a quarantine facility; will we all be vaccinated by the end of the year; when will the borders open; and what about our struggling uni sector?   Following up from Wednesday’s episode focusing on what’s in the Budget for our listeners, today it’s about what’s missing from the big-spending future outliner.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Government sells Budget vision PM accused of being vague on vaccine rollout Fears of Israel/Gaza war Senior republican removed after criticising Trump Ellen to end show next year OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night’s federal budget was handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.   What does it mean for you?  Why do we no longer focus on surpluses?  How much impact has the pandemic had on the nation’s bottom line?  And has it addressed the critical issues facing ordinary Australians – things like housing affordability and the cost of living.   On today’s Briefing, a federal Budget special.  What it means for you.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Budget: "Australia coming back" Big spending on Covid, aged care, childcare and mental health Melbourne and Adelaide on edge over Covid case India Covid strain spreading globally OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of courage, perseverance and bare-knuckle fighting.    From seven years detained on Manus Island... to elite fighting in America... this is the story of Ezatullah Kakar    Two weeks ago, Ezatullah stepped into the ring for his first fight in America’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship... and he won in 33 seconds!!!   Eza joins us from the US to talk about his journey.  We’re also joined by the former Socceroo, Craig Foster to talk about Australia’s refugee program – and our lost opportunities.   Ezatullah was a champion kickboxer in Pakistan before violence in his region forced him to get on a boat from Malaysia in 2013. He arrived when we started turning boats around.  This is his story.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Budget: government warns size of NDIS funding ‘unsustainable’ First round of India legal challenge dismissed Rocket attacks in Israel/Gaza De belin to face court again after trial stalemate Nepal asks Everest climbers for oxygen tanks OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a world where humans are infertile. Where technology is the only way to conceive. Where sperm counts get to zero.   It sounds like the plot of a bad sci fi film but according to American Professor Shanna Swan, it’s real life … and it could happen sooner than we think.    Dr Shanna Swan is a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She’s spent decades researching reproductive health and she’s written a fairly alarming book.    It’s called Countdown. How our modern world is threatening sperm counts. Well, is it?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Borders to stay closed until 2022; billions for women and infrastructure under budget plan Olympians getting vaccinated from today Afghan bombing death toll at 60 NASA hits out at China over rocket landing OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia fell in love with Rob Mills on Australian Idol’s first season in 2003. He’s since gone on to nab some of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, appear on numerous television shows including his iconic role of Finn Kelly on Neighbours and more recently, dabble in storytelling.   Jamila Rizvi and Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills discuss his journey post-Idol, his meet-cute with girlfriend Georgie Tunny and where to next for the born entertainer.   THE BRIEFING BUCKET LIST: Listen: Forever Isn’t Long Enough by Alfie Templeman Watch: See What You Made Me Do on SBS On Demand Play: Monopoly Deal Donate: Give India towards the country’s COVID crisis   Send us your recommendations for The Briefing Bucket List on our Instagram @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders met at Uluru in 2017 and hammered out what’s called the Uluru Statement, which outlines a path towards recognition of Indigenous Australians in the constitution.   It was shot down by then Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.    We’re joined by Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg, who has written a new book calling for a conservative re-think on reconciliation.  We’re also joined by the Indigenous filmmaker Rachel Perkins, for her take on the slow progress of the debate.   The Liberal Party should be doing more to move this debate forward.  It has historically been a party willing to embrace change…..why not change in relation to Indigenous Australians?   TODAY'S HEADLINES New Covid restrictions for Sydney in search for missing link PM to announce details of India repatriation flights as Aussie IPL players head to Maldives Jarryd Hayne jailed amid violent scenes Fleeing truck driver arrested after hitting crowd Dutch bees trained to detect Covid OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kangaroos could hold the key for sport stars looking to overcome career-ending ligament injuries.   Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in the knee are common in many sports and can often derail the careers of professional sport stars. We’re joined by Dr Nick Hartnell, an Australian surgeon working on a way to use the longer and stronger ligaments of kangaroos to help humans overcome torn tendons.   Tom has experience here…he did his ACL in a motorcycle accident a few years ago.  Join us this morning to learn how kangaroos could help Australian athletes – including Tom – bounce back from injury   TODAY'S HEADLINES NSW bracing for more Covid cases Legal challenge to India ban, while Aussie IPL players prepare to be evacuated Trump slams Facebook after ban upheld Rioting and fires at Hobart prison OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia already has one of the worst uptakes of electric vehicles...for example, last year Germany and France both grew their electric vehicle fleet by more than 200 per cent.   In Australia, fewer than 7000 electric vehicles were sold in 2020 representing just a three per cent jump from 2019.    We’re joined by Jake Whitehead, a transport expert at the University of Queensland; and David Brown, the former president of the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management   Victoria and NSW are considering a tax on electric cars which will make uptake even slower.  Why aren’t Australians transitioning to electric vehicles...and why isn’t the government doing more to encourage us to switch?   TODAY'S HEADLINES No lockdown exemptions for Aussie players after IPL postponed Gov backs down on India visitor prison threat Melinda and Bill Gates agreed on estate divide before split New national disaster recovery body established OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole world is watching India right now. Its daily case numbers of COVID-19 hit 400,000 this week. The death toll is also rising rapidly with India's health ministry reporting more than 3,600 deaths in the past 24 hours.   We speak with James Oaten; the ABC’s Indian correspondent from Dehli to the get the latest from India; and we speak with Dr Pradeep Teneja from the Australia India Institute about what Indians in Australia make of what’s happening on the sub-continent.   India is facing a Covid catastrophe.  Will it get worse before it gets better?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Questions over legality of India ban Senior leaders warn of growing Chinese military and influence Report exposes gymnastics abuse Ex Australia Post boss Holgate sets deadline for legal action OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden announced last month American troops would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11 this year.    Our PM quickly followed suit confirming the 80 remaining Australian defence personnel still in Afghanistan would also leave.    Around 80,000 Australians have been deployed to Afghanistan since the conflict began in 2001.  41 of them lost their lives.  More than 150,000 Afghan civilians and military personnel and Taliban fighters were killed in the 20-year conflict that cost the US more than $1.2trillion   Maryam Zahid is the founder and director of Afghan Women on the Move; and Raspal Khosa - independent defence analyst, formerly with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.      We ask what life is like for Afghans today.  And have we lost the war in Afghanistan? TODAY'S HEADLINES Perth avoids second lockdown Overseas Aussies getting enough help from government: poll Defence to review Darwin port lease Soccer fans storm stadium over Super League Manhunt underway for missing crew member in Townsville, others seek asylum OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare to see Any Lee uncut as he delves into personal territory with host Jamila Rizvi. He opens up about his mum's disability, the hard conversations of working in the popular radio duo Hamish & Andy, and his engagement plans with longterm girlfriend Bec Harding.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Do: Daniel Sloss’ Hubris Watch: RuPaul’s Drag Race re-runs on Stan Listen: Sixty Summers by Julia Stone PSA: Buy mum a decent gift for Mother’s Day!!   Follow us at @thebriefingpodcast and send us your recommendations on what to see, do, cook, watch, listen and eat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 20 Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.    On today’s episode of The Briefing - Biden marks 100 days in office, let’s see how he’s going.     Prof. David Smith is an Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.   We sift through the rhetoric to try to find out what Joe Biden has actually done during his first 100 days.  Have his policies and decisions earned him a pass or fail?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Lockdown restrictions to remain in WA Brittany Higgins to meet with leaders including PM today ASIO issues terror warning Biden tells congress America “rising” OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Australians so fascinated by Married at First Sight?  It’s the show we love to hate, or is it … hate to love?  Ever since MAFS appeared on our screens in 2015, it’s consistently been one of the highest rated shows on Australian television.   We’re joined by four guests to take us through our deep dive.  David Dale, a Walkley Award winning journalist who spent 20 years as media and TV columnist for SMH and The Age; Tarang Chawla, whose sister Nikita was murdered by her husband in 2015. Tarang’s became an anti-domestic violence campaigner;   Michael Goonan was one of the contestant on MAFS last year; and psychologist and relationship expert Jacqui Manning.   The show is full of big personalities, drama, fights, tears, lying, cheating, tantrums and sometimes... toxic behaviour among contestants. So what’s the appeal….?      TODAY'S HEADLINES Record day for India Covid outbreak China slams PM’s defence spend New rules for Tokyo Olympians Government targets 5% unemployment for budget Apollo 11 astronaut dies OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve of Europe’s top soccer clubs planned to shake up the sport. Instead, the project collapsed spectacularly in just 48 hours.  How did the power brokers mis-read the market ….and fans?   Murad Ahmed is a reporter for the Financial Times in the UK.  He’s been following this lead for years.   He joins us as we learn what the big clubs’ motivation was.   One word.   Money.   TODAY'S HEADLINES All Australian Olympians to be vaccinated before Tokyo India flights suspended as Covid crisis worsens Australia to spend $747m upgrading military bases Supermoon lights up night sky   OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been representing Australia at a virtual summit of world leaders discussing climate change.  The summit was convened by US President Joe Biden, who has put tackling climate change at the centre of his administration's agenda.   Joe Biden promised to halve America’s emissions by 2030.  Australia went to the summit without a firm target on reducing emissions.  Dr Emma Shortis is an expert on climate change policies and US history.   With our plans for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage and no clear reduction target, is Australia out of step or out of date with the rest of the world and their targets?  What is Scott Morrison’s end game? TODAY'S HEADLINES Perth lockdown lifted as quarantine stoush continues Australia considers providing aid and banning flights to India PM tells church leaders country needs them Home affairs secretary warns of war China censors Oscars winner OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions between Australia and China are at their worst in decades.  Our global campaign to blame China for the Covid-19 pandemic pushed our relationship to the brink.   The Australian Financial Review’s China correspondent Michael Smith was woken by China’s secret police on a September night last year.  Days later he was on a plane back to Australia – forced to leave the country he’d called home for the last three years.   There are now no Australian journalists working in China.  What does Michael Smith’s journey tell us about China?  His new book, The Last Correspondent: Dispatches from the frontline of Xi's new China, explores Canberra’s relationship with Beijing and if we’re heading for a new cold war. TODAY'S HEADLINES International aid for India amid growing Covid-19 crisis Indonesian submarine found on ocean floor WA lockdown decision expected today No plans to return to Afghanistan: government OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi sits down with Internet sensation and ultimate millennial “slashy” Lillian Ahenkan, otherwise known as Flex Mami.   She’s a DJ, TV presenter, podcaster, author, entrepreneur and “Professional Opinion Haver” who you can find hosting panels at the Sydney Opera House, sharing her thoughts on Pedestrian.TV or hosting on MTV among much more.   More importantly, she’s about to grace our screens as a contestant on Big Brother AU 2021, bringing her multi-dimensional personality to a reality format.   Jamila and Flex talk Big Brother, her sense of empowerment, the concept of Big Enjoyment and cancel culture.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Podcast:  Bobo and Flex Podcast: The Imperfects Cook: Kmart Pie Maker – send in your pie recipes! Watch: Lupin on Netflix Send us your recommendations on Instagram @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART TWO - The UK, Europe and the United States are forging ahead with mass vaccines.  Australia is well behind in terms of progress. So, what is life like in London, Washington and Madrid now the vaccination numbers are climbing?   Today’s briefing is part two of our transatlantic peek over the vaccination horizon. We’re joined by Adam Creighton in Washington... he’s the US correspondent for the Australian newspaper.   What can we learn by taking a look over the horizon at the vaccine rollouts in Europe and the United States   TODAY'S HEADLINES Biden promises to halve US emissions by 2030 Vaccines open to all over 50s PM promises to defy China threats over Belt and Road deal Search continues for missing Indonesian submarine OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK, Europe and the United States are forging ahead with mass vaccines.  Australia is well behind in terms of progress. So, what is life like in London, Washington and Madrid now the vaccination numbers are climbing?   Today’s briefing is part one of our two-part transatlantic peek over the vaccination horizon. We’re joined by Bevan Shields in London... he’s the European correspondent for the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald.   What can we learn by taking a look over the horizon at the vaccine rollouts in Europe and the United States?   TODAY'S HEADLINES China anger as federal government tears up Victoria's Belt and Road deals US government to investigate Minneapolis policing Australia helps search for missing Indonesia submarine Second hotel quarantine breach in Sydney Queen breaks silence on Prince Philip’s death OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has announced a Royal Commission into veterans’ suicide.  Will it be enough to stem the number of returned servicemen and women taking their own lives?    We’re joined by Heston Russell - a 16-year army veteran and former Special Air Service Regiment commander and founder of Voice of a Veteran.   41 people died serving in Afghanistan... but ten times that number have taken their own lives after they got home.  Why?  The greater story needs to be told.    TODAY'S HEADLINES Gov announces half a billion funding for clean energy Travel bubble to remain intact despite NZ airport positive test Biden “praying for right verdict” as Chauvin jury deliberates Education groups welcome dumping of consent ad Byron residents protest new Netflix series OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Briefing kicked off on April 20, 2020, amid a global pandemic.  No one was sure what the future would look like.  Many of us were working from home for the first time, our computers perched on boxes of toilet paper.   On today’s Briefing we look back….and forward.   It’s been a crazy year – and we can’t wait to celebrate with the people that matter.  Our listeners!!!   TODAY'S HEADLINES Shakeup for vaccine program Emotional reunions as AUS/NZ bubble opens Royal commission into veterans’ suicides Closing arguments begin in Derek Chauvin case First powered flight on another planet OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know an Australian is leading one of the teams behind the Mars rover?     Australian geologist Dr Abigail Allwood is the first woman and the first Australian to ever be a principal investigator on a Mars mission.   Perseverance is the fifth NASA rover to explore the Red Planet and it’s being sent with the explicit goal of working out whether there is - or has ever been - life on Mars. We meet the Aussie geologist helping to find out if there’s life on Mars TODAY'S HEADLINES National Cabinet begins meeting twice a week The Australia/New Zealand travel bubble opens Sydney authorities investigate hotel breach Countries warn consequences for Navalny death UK national mourning ends, Harry considers staying OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi sits down with Benjamin Law, a man of many talents in the Australian media industry. He is the creator and writer of SBS’s award-winning ‘The Family Law’ and the maker and subject of the ABC documentary ‘Waltzing the Dragon’. Ben is also a radio broadcaster, podcaster, author and speaker.   Every Saturday for the Good Weekend magazine, Ben asks his famous subjects all sorts of things you’re not supposed to say publicly through the roll of the dice: sex, money, religion, bodies, death and politics. Jamila turns the microphone on his as Ben discusses his relationship with these dicey topics.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen:  McCartney III Imagined - Paul McCartney Do: The Roughin’ It Challenge Podcast: She Is Legend Tell us what you're loving by sending us a message on Instagram @the briefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we witnessing another big flashpoint for the BLM protests...?  When George Floyd was killed by a police officer last year... it sparked that wave of protests around the world including here in Australia.    Well in a very dramatic confluence of events... right at the same time that former officer, Derek Chauvin, is being tried for murder, another black man has been shot dead by police, just ten miles down the road.   We’re joined by New York Times’ national reporter and editor Shaila Dewan to take us through what’s happening.    You’ll find out how America is reacting to that shooting - and you’ll get the latest from the Chauvin trial from a reporter on the ground in Minneapolis.   TODAY'S HEADLINES PM: 1000 Covid cases a day if we reopen borders Woman dies from blood clots after receiving vaccine Australian troops to withdraw from Afghanistan Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral details have been released ABC apologises for doctoring dance troupe video OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last two months here in Australia there’s been a number of sexual abuse and harassment scandals that have forced a rethink about the way women are treated in our society.    Right in the middle of that lands a new book. 'The Light Of Days' by Judy Batalion tells the incredible story of the young Jewish women in Poland who fought back when the Nazis invaded. Judy Batalion is an American author and the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust survivors.   The incredible stories of the young Jewish women who resisted that attack are so powerful that Steven Spielberg has already taken out an option on turning this book into a movie.   TODAY'S HEADLINES US Covid expert’s warning for Australia PM: No apology for Holgate, meeting with Higgins Minneapolis police officer charged; victims’ families meet Queen returns to work Nuclear water OK to drink: Japan OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, created by the Hawke Government in 1987.   We’re joined by Warren Mundine... former Chair of the PM’s indigenous advisory council during Tony Abbott’s time as PM; and Taylah Gray, an indigenous lawyer and academic, who come from different perspectives, but tell a similar story.   More than 455 Indigenous people have died in custody since the report was released on April 15, 1991. NSW State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan said this week First Nations people continued to be “overrepresented in every category of death dealt with by the Coroner’s Court”.  What more can be done?  And have we done enough….? TODAY'S HEADLINES Holgate: Morrison spray was "act of bullying" National Cabinet back on Covid war footing  US to delay troop withdrawal in Afghanistan Prince Philip island cult pay tribute OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.