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A listener wrote to say Victorian paramedics are spending hours waiting outside emergency departments rather than back on the road responding to more emergencies. This is not a problem affecting only Victorian ambos. There’s been a big jump in response times right around the country.   We’re joined by Danny Hill, secretary of Victorian Ambulance Union; and Chris Kastelan, President of the NSW branch of Australian Paramedics Assoc.    It turns out, most of the delays are Covid-induced.  People aren't going to their GP so they're letting their manageable conditions spiral out of control. Paramedics are not responding to emergencies, just simple health issues.  And they're overworked and stressed to the max.   TODAY'S HEADLINES Princes William and Harry pay tribute to Prince Philip WA smashed by massive cyclone Taiwan scrambles jets to combat Chinese incursions Overseas travel not back to normal "until 2024" Minneapolis rocked by another police shooting 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.

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern last week announced that as of Monday April 19 the travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand will reopen.   And the response has been huge!   There was a “100-fold increase” in ticket sales between Australia and New Zealand after that announcement was made.    Aussies are keen to head over but before you book your tickets though … a warning!  We’re joined by Quentin Nolan a ski-tour operator in Queenstown; and Ben Groundwater, a writer for traveller.com.au to talk through what to to expect and what risks you might face.   Today on The Briefing - what you should know before you fly across the ditch.   TODAY'S HEADLINES PM backs away from vaccine rollout deadlines WA prepares for massive cyclone Prince Philip to be farewelled at low key funeral 80 dead in Myanmar protests 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 talks to Abbie Chatfield who rose to fame as the runner up and perceived villain of The Bachelor Season 7, chasing the heart of Matt Agnew.   She’s since turned the public’s opinion around to become one of Australia’s leading body positivity influencers, a podcast host and social media icon. Abbie was even crowned the 2021 Queen of the Jungle in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!   Jamila and Abbie discuss her time on the reality dating show, the price of fame and her recent sex toy collaboration.   THE WEEKEND LIST Podcast: It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield Read: Sex, Lies and Question Time by former MP Kate Ellis Listen: Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift Send us your suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A poll released last week showed the PMs approval rating dropped 10 points in a fortnight to 57 percent and what’s interesting is that his approval with women voters is down 16 points since the Britney Higgins story broke - but with male voters his approval rating has remained relatively unchanged.   Dr Sarah Cameron, a political scientist in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Sydney joins us to discuss whether the Coalition has lost the female vote.   Has the Coalition’s recent cabinet changes; and the announcement it will implement all 55 recommendations in the Respect@Work report; changed voters’ intentions?   Has the Coalition lost the female vote? TODAY'S HEADLINES Pfizer to be prioritised for young people Government accepts sex law reform recommendations Christian Porter accuser requested interview with police Joe Biden calls for ban on assault weapons NSW government considering Luna Park fire inquiry 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 Nine Network was hacked last month.  Australia has increasingly been the target of hacks. Is Australia fighting back... with our own hacking attacks? Or are we only playing a defensive strategy?    We’re joined by Dr Suelette Dreyfus - Lecturer in the School of Computing and Information Systems at The University of Melbourne.   You’ll be surprised by her response.   We also discuss if Australia is using the right strategy in the escalating cyber war?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Blood clots should be listed as vaccine side effect: EU PM Morrison denies vaccine stoush with EU Peter Dutton starts Twitter defamation Women’s safety summit announced for July Speed a factor in Tiger Woods car cash 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 Morrison government promised the vast majority of Australians would be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of October.   It’s now been revised to the end of April 2020.   Paul Cross runs three online trade magazines focusing on the pharmaceutical industry.  He’s been watching developments closely and says the Commonwealth, while wanting to shine in the spotlight by rolling out the jab, has no experience in the space.  The states traditionally dole out vaccines.   So where does the stand-off end?   When will the average 30-year-old get their Covid jab?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Australia/New Zealand travel bubble launched EU denies stopping Aussie Covid vaccine shipments Malcolm Turnbull sacked from climate role Victorian police win "right to disconnect" Melissa Caddick's family farewell her 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 gender wage gap is at more than 13 percent.  But it’s not always a woman being paid less for doing the same job as a man, it’s often the type of roles women do.   Meggie Palmer developed what’s called PepTalkHer, a site for teaching women the skills needed to get a better deal in the workforce.   So how do we secure fairer and more equitable pay for people like nurses, nursing home staff and people at the front line of critical care – roles usually performed by women?     TODAY'S HEADLINE Vaccine clinics ramp up amid clot concerns NZ to announce travel bubble details Putin unlocks terms with new law 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.

On today’s Briefing you’re going to meet a real life Jason Bourne... or James Bond...    It’s very rare that spies speak out publicly, as you’ll hear, when they join a secret service they basically have to ghost their old life... stop contact with all their friends and family.    But the former French spy we're speaking to, has moved to Australia and he’s written about his 9 years in the French secret service under the guise of fiction using a fictional alias... Jack Beaumont... the book’s called The Frenchman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi talks to Rosie Waterland, a best-selling author, award-winning podcast host, screenwriter, comedian and actress.   She became a household name for her satirical recaps of The Bachelor ten years ago, before going on to tour her stand-up comedy around Australia and writing two popular memoirs about her harrowed childhood, all before the age of 31.   Jamila and Rosie discuss her dark comedy sourced from her past, what encouraged her to pursuit her career and Rosie's ultimate end goal.   THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: Behind Her Eyes (Netflix) Read: The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. Listen: Butter playlist (Spotify) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christianity is on the decline in Australia.  In 1966, 88 percent of the Australian population identified as Christian. In 2016 - 50 years later - that figure was down to 52 per cent.    But there’s one Christian denomination bucking the trend, Pentecostalism. Aka the religion of our current Prime Minister Scott Morrison.  Prof Andrew Singleton, from Deakin University joins us to talk through the rise of Pentecostalism, and whether the charismatic churches rely on migrants to stay on top.     Is Hillsong still a ‘rockstar’ church??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We received an Instagram message from Melissa Smith who asked why farmers are never included in the discussion about climate change, when they’re a key part of the country’s net-zero emissions ambitions.   We invited Mel onto the Briefing to pose the question herself, and then invited Adam Coffey from Coffey Cattle - a beef producer from Miriam Vale, halfway between Rockhampton and Bundaberg to explain exactly what farmers are doing…..and they’re doing a stack.   The politicians supposedly representing farmers want producers left out of the net-zero equation. But producers themselves tell a much different story. TODAY'S HEADLINE Brisbane awaits lockdown update Vaccine war of words between states and Commonwealth Home grown guided missiles NSW government in minority as troubled MP quits 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.

What’s the difference between locking a child in a cage... in a chain linked partition... or in a child migrant facility?     Those words are part of a war over the Mexico border... where President Biden is being called a hypocrite from both sides of politics for detaining migrant children in detention facilities.  The ABC’s US correspondent, Kathryn Diss has just returned from the border. Dulce Garcia is executive director of Open Borders and she joins us from a border camp.   In today’s Briefing... what’s going on with the US Mexico border... is Biden doing the same thing he accused Trump of?   TODAY'S HEADLINE QLD cluster: hospital closure and superspreading Labor conference and Cabinet swear-ins China to fill Hong Kong parliament with "patriots" 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 June, 2019, hundreds of thousands of protestors lined the streets of Hong Kong.    China has jailed many of Hong Kong’s loudest progressive voices.  Almost two years later, the news cycle has moved on.      We’re joined by The Atlantic’s Tim McLaughlin who writes on politics and societal change in Hong Kong.     What is life like for the people of Hong Kong in 2021?  And what does Beijing have planned for   what’s now known as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the   People's Republic of China.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government’s Covid subsidy, JobKeeper ends today.   We’re joined by Professor John Quiggan from the University of Queensland’s School of Economics to talk about what’s likely to happen once the subsidy is cut.    We’re about to enter a post Covid economy.  What does the future hold, and how many people will lose their jobs once the handouts are wound back?   JobKeeper ends today PM's approval rating plummets 100s dead as Myanmar violence erupts 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 talks to Wil Anderson, the award-winning stand-up comedian, television host, writer and podcaster. Wil’s about to take his show Wilegal to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival after the event was cancelled last year – the first time in 25 years he hasn’t attended.   Jamila checks in on how his year without touring has been, his personal philosophy for life and what audiences can expect from his upcoming live show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all talking about consent! And with good cause!   It lies at the heart of the reason 100k plus women hit the streets last Monday. That march for justice was responding to the issues around sexual violence that have been raised through the Brittany Higgins and Christian Porter allegations... and the way they’ve been handled.   Broadcaster, podcaster and author Yumi Stynes joins us to talk about consent.   Consent 101. What is it... and how should we teach it?   In Today's Headlines  PM grilled over ministers' future Questions over NSW flood death Suez ship jammed for at least a week Tokyo torch relay begins 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.

More and more women are freezing their eggs to have a baby later in life.   In fact, there’s been a 20 percent increase in the number of women freezing eggs, and it prompts the question….why?   Musician and broadcaster, Linda Marigliano’s podcast is called Tough Love.  This week she talks about HER egg freezing journey.  To give us the medical facts and figures, we’re joined by Dr Peter Illingworth -  Medical Director of IVF Australia.   All your questions answered in relation to freezing your eggs.   The pesto recipe will come later In Today's Headlines  Scandal-plagued ministers expected to move in re-shuffle NSW MP names himself as rape accused Two dead as massive flood clean-up begins Container ship stuck in Suez Canal  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.

Covid showed people they could work from home – live in a regional centre or on the coast, and work in the city.   It’s meant a massive rise in house prices pretty much across the country.  It’s also meant locals are being priced out of their own market.  We’re joined by Byron Bay local Nicqui Yazdi who’s had to move to Lennox Head to find affordable housing; Tim McKibbin is CEO of the Real Estate Institute of NSW, who says he’s never seen anything like it.   Byron Bay councillor Sarah Ndiaye says the local community is in ruins.   Where do we draw the line?  Or is regional housing simply a reflection of the gentrification of country and coastal towns?  In Today's Headlines  MP Morrison forced to apologise to NewsCorp over sex allegations Rain eases as big flood clean-up begins Local AZ vaccine approved Ten dead in US mass shooting Festival cancels Union Jack artwork 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.

Tens of thousands of women marched in rallies and protests across Australia last week. They sought a renewed dialogue about misogyny, sexual assault and respect.   New Zealand established a specialised court ten years ago to deal sensitively with victims of sexual assault. Angela Lynch from the Women’s Legal Service of QLD joins us to talk about how the court works and why she’s leading a push to establish a similar court here in Australia.   It’s time to start treating victims of sexual assault with the care and respect they deserve – and it might just mean more perpetrators are brought to justice. In Today's Headlines  Weather crisis continues across Australia  More claims of sex romps in Canberra's parliament house PM under pressure over inquiry pause Former NRL and NFL star Jarryd Hayne found guilty of sexual assault NZ travel bubble talks continue 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.

Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano, two of Australia’s most connected entertainment tastemakers, tell you what to think about the most important moments in culture this week.   Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club is a book club for film, TV, fashion, politics, society and culture, food, literature, gaming, travel, relationships and mental health. From the biggest stories of the week to the ones you need to know about, Brooke & Linda give their authentic insider opinions and tunnel into the deeper issues behind the moments. https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/podcasts/brooke-and-lindas-dream-club  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News bulletins all weekend featured stories about an emerging Covid crisis in Papua New Guinea. We’re told hospitals are overwhelmed and doctors and nurses are becoming infected daily.   We’re joined by Dr Gideon Kendino MBE, Manager of the Covid-19 National Control Centre in Port Moresby; and Kate Lyons, the Guardian Australia’s Pacific correspondent, to find out what’s going on, on the ground.   Australia is sending emergency supplies of the Covid vaccine and specialist medical teams to help manage the crisis. Is PNG’s emergency soon to become Australia’s emergency…?   In Today's Headlines  East coast flood crisis worsens Australia's vaccine rollout ramps up today TGA approves local production of AstraZeneca vaccine Two Australians detained in Myanmar 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 talks to Brooke Boney, a Gamilaroi Gomeroi woman who hangs out in the living rooms of a quarter of a million Australians every weekday morning as Today’s entertainment reporter on Channel 9.   She’s worked in the newsrooms of NITV, SBS and triple j, and is the co-host of ‘Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club’ with her best mate Linda Marigliano.   Jamila and Brooke discuss the importance of March 4 Justice, racism in the royal family and the necessity to use your platform to speak your truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decade ago, the world watched the Arab world explode in a fever of protests and explosions. Millions marched in the streets to over-throw governments. But was it worth it?   Hossam el-Halamaway is an Egyptian journalist and blogger living in exile in Berlin. He says social media might have informed the world, but it didn’t help the protestors. Peter Greste, the Australian journalist who was imprisoned in Egypt for 400 days says social media promises change, but ultimately is only a lens to view the emerging story.   So where are we ten years after the Arab Spring, and what role did the new phenomena of social media play in the campaign? In Today's Headlines  EU watchdog says AstraZeneca vaccine is safe  Australia's vaccine rollout ramps up Newstart increase passes through the Senate Employment figures point to post-Covid jobs boom Mystery player in Sydney wins $50m Powerball prize The AFL season kicks off at the MCG 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.

Nations across Europe have paused the rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid jab after a handful of recipients suffered blood clots.  Australia is heavily invested in the vaccine.   Catherine Bennett - Deakin University Chair of Epidemiology joins us to assure Australians the vaccine is safe.  She says people get blood clots everyday – and it’s not a game-changer in terms of the effectiveness of the vaccine.   So where to for Australia?  And is the pause in the rollout actually a strategy to keep supply for the European countries?     In Today's Headlines  Health authorities reassure Australians vaccine is safe after allergic reactions European countries making threats against AstraZeneca, to secure vaccine supplies Anti-terror arrests in Victoria Trump v Markle in 2024?? 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.

Covid has made us all anxious. We’re all seeking ways to be more mindful, more relaxed, more in touch with now. Could learning a musical instrument calm our nerves and leave 2020 behind??   55-year-old GT inherited a piano from his mother and he has not stopped playing since he took it up. He says it’s changed his life. George Washingmachine, one of Australia’s premier musicians, tells us music transforms lives – and you’re never too old to pick up an instrument. Joe Thompson, a music therapist runs a program teaching guitar to vets and ex-firies to help with their PTSD. He tells us it’s all about calm.   Learning a musical instrument could be the new you. And you’re never too old to do it.   In Today's Headlines  PNG Covid 'catastrophe' looms for Australia  Hunt, Kelly:  AstraZeneca vaccine is safe Prince Philip leaves hospital after four-week stay Coalition MP Nicolle Flint takes aim at ALP in farewell speech Facebook inks media deals with News Corp and Sky New 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.

Seven people, including six children, died in a horrific fire at Sydney’s Luna Park in 1979.  Investigators at the time found an electrical fault was to blame.   The ABC’s investigative journalist Caro Meldrum-Hannah is hosting a new three-part series investigating the blaze.  She found the survivors, who for the first time, have had a chance to tell their story.   The blaze erupted on a cold June night more than 40 years ago.   It has never been adequately investigated – until now. Was it an accident, or arson?  In Today's Headlines  Thousands rally across Australia in support of women’s rights Christian Porter sues the ABC for defamation Germany, France and Italy have suspended the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine More protestor deaths in Myanmar 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 federal government is introducing strict new online bullying laws, designed to stop trolls.   The problem is, they powers are too broad.  The legislation will see sex workers, who advertise legitimately online, removed from most platforms.  Lucie B is a QLD-based sex worker.  She says it will impact her ability to make an honest living.  Jarryd Bartle is a lawyer specialising in this space.  He says the new laws are being prepared without adequate consultation.   We’re all for stopping online bullying, but not if it’s at the expense of a totally legitimate industry.   In Today's Headlines  PM receives second Covid jab as new cases emerge Labor ahead in latest Newspoll after storming to victory in WA More protests in London in wake of woman's murder Women's rights protests across Australia today 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 talks to Eddie Perfect, the Australian who took over Broadway with his musical adaptations of Beetlejuice and King Kong.   He rose to Australian prominence as Mick Holland on Channel 10’s Offspring and a host of Playschool, all while proving himself as an esteemed comedian, performer, lyricist and writer - there’s not much Eddie doesn’t do.   Now residing back in Melbourne, Jamila learns about Eddie’s move from New York, his Broadway successes and failures and the state of the Arts from COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week has been one of the most tumultuous weeks in the British monarchy’s history.   We take a look behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace, Highgrove House and Kensington Palace. Harry & Meghan kept referring to The Firm in their Oprah interview. Juliet Rieden is the Women’s Weekly’s Editor-in-Chief and Royal Correspondent.   She takes us behind the walls of the palaces to find out who really pulls the strings. You’ll be surprised who is responsible for curtsy training.   In Today's Headlines  Prince William speaks out in defence of the royal family Australia's Covid vaccine rollout now likely to run into 2022 More protest deaths in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi accused of bribery NSW says QLD should not get cheap flights after border closures 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.

State governments across the country are changing defamation provisions. The laws haven’t been updated since 2005, when Facebook was still a frat house idea, and Twitter didn’t even exist. John-Paul Cashen from Thomson Geer Lawyers joins us to explain what the new laws mean for everyday Australians. Will they stifle, or encourage free speech? Today’s episode is an ‘explainer’ – a chance to dive deeper into the new laws determining what you can say about others, in the media and online.   In Today's Headlines  Commonwealth to fund cut price airfares to rejuvenate tourism industry Victorian coal-fired power plant to be replaced by giant battery Meghan Markle complained to ITV over Piers Morgan's comments  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’re more burned-out than ever before. A pandemic and back to back climate crises have left us fed-up and exhausted.   We’re joined today by the American GP and author Dr Amy Shah to find out why we’re so effing tired all the time. Is it diet? Or are some of us more prone to exhaustion than others?   It’s time for all of us to shake of the burden of tiredness. Find out how, today.   In Todays Headlines  Buckingham Palace responds to claims made in Harry & Meghan's Oprah interview Meghan's dad weighs in on racism claims MPs and ministers in hospital around the country Kylie Moore-Gilbert breaks her silence on Iran detention 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.

Canberra has erupted with claims of toxic culture in the federal parliament – and the states are no better. So why would anyone choose to become a politician.   We’re joined by WA MP Anne Aly who freely admits she’s not watched Question Time before being elected an MP.   What’s the future look like in Canberra? Is it time the toxic culture in the corridors of parliaments – both federal and states – is overturned once and for all? In Todays Headlines  Fallout continues from Harry & Meghan's bombshell interview Former foreign minister Julie Bishop backs SA Coroner's inquiry Businesses to get funding to hire tradies Massive covid savings to fuel economic recovery 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 Victorian government is considering using robots to patrol the corridors of hotels where people are in quarantine to contain the coronavirus.   We’re joined by Bryan Goudsblom, CEO of Monjon Australia, the security company behind the robots. He says they’re the next frontier of technology and have a part to play in the country’s future.   So will robots take your job? Will they be effective corridor monitors? Are we talking Hal from Space Odyssey or R2D2? The robots are coming. In Todays Headlines  4500 GPs sign up to be part of the national Covid-19 rollout The world awaits the Harry & Meghan interview with Oprah Winfrey Australia cuts defence aid to Myanmar 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.

Grace Tame made national headlines again this week after addressing the National Press Club amidst federal government sexual abuse allegations.    Jamila Rizvi talks to the 2021 Australian of the Year who is leading the fight for survivors of sexual abuse to be allowed to tell their own stories.   At 15-years-old, Grace Tame was abused by her high school maths teacher. While the media was permitted to talk about her legal case, laws in Tasmania prevented her from speaking publicly.   She’s been fighting to change these archaic laws since she was personally granted a Supreme Court exemption to speak her truth in 2019.   Grace talks about her personal journey of speaking on her terms and learning to love herself. She also touches on the media cycle, the recent allegations of sexual abuse in federal parliament and the culture in workplaces for such power imbalances to take place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke but that’s exactly what happened this week when a group of teenagers and an 86-year-old nun took on the Environment Minister in the Federal Court.   The case kicked off Tuesday in Melbourne and will wrap next week.   We’re joined by Sister Brigid Arthur and one of the students, Tom Webster Arbizu, to find out how it’s going and why the case could have dramatic implications for the future of the country’s energy.   In Todays Headlines  Victim's family pressuring PM to call independent inquiry into Porter allegations Linda Reynolds under pressure over 'lying cow' comments Italy has reportedly stopped 250,000 Covid vaccines headed for Australia 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 second look at the sexual assault crisis in private schools and why we don’t hear men’s voices in the discussions about toxic masculinity.   We’re joined by Louis, a 19-year-old former school leader who left school in 2019.  He sheds light on what’s going on in schools right now.  Rob Sturrock, author of the book Man Raises Boy, talks about the conversations we need to have.   A crisis is a culture needing change.  Could 2021 and the recent private school expose bring much-needed generational change?   In Todays Headlines  Attorney-General Christian Porter denies sexual assault allegations Linda Reynolds does not deny calling Brittany Higgins a "lying cow" New Covid-19 strain detected in Queensland New push to release convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg 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 private school system in Sydney has been rocked by thousands of claims of sexual assault.   We’re joined by the former Kambala student Chanel Contos who has collated a dossier of names and experiences, she says, highlights a culture of toxic masculinity in private schools.   Why do private schools cultivate a toxic culture in relation to the treatment of young women? Chanel tells us it’s part of life. It’s time for change. In Todays Headlines  Minister in rape allegations to identify himself today NSW to issue vaccine certificates Tributes flow for Aussie music guru Michael Gudinski Remains found at Mollymook on NSW south coast not Melissa Caddick's OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three high profile shootings in Sydney already this year have raised fears about a wave of gang violence.    Two of the shootings involved innocent bystanders... a nurse almost died after being shot, the wrong guy was shot dead after a boxing match and a senior gang member was brazenly shot dead while sitting in his car, all in the space of a few weeks between late January and mid-February.    Former NSW organised crime detective Ryan Jeffcoat joins us to find out if Sydney’s on the cusp of an underbelly style gangland war... and what police are doing to keep people safe. In Todays Headlines  Former PM Turnbull says rape accused minister should identify himself More remains found in search for Melissa Caddick Aussie house prices rise 2.1% in March, largest rise since 2003 Harry & Meghan sit down with Oprah Winfrey OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia was rocked by the murder of Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke and her three children.  Her estranged husband breached an AVO and killed them as Hannah drove the children to school.   Hannah’s death has prompted governments across the country to look into creating coercive control laws.   Hannah’s mother Sue joins us to talk about the last year and the impact on the family.  Author and journalist Jess Hill talks about the push to legislate new laws to protect victims, who are often too frightened to speak out.   In Todays Headlines  Fresh rape claims rock Canberra More questions about the last days of Melissa Caddick 300,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrive in Australia One in five Australians can't raise $1000 in case of emergency OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi talks to Marc Fennell about the future of movies, the rise of streaming services, and what Marc has planned next.     We consume more content than ever before, with each medium receiving less of our exclusive focus. Going to the cinemas is becoming rarer and after its hard hit from coronavirus, will the industry bounce back?    Movie buff Marc Fennell gives his expert opinion on how the pandemic will change the way we experience film and how the content itself will evolve, as well as letting us in on his personal relationship with cinema.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police announced this morning the missing financial adviser Melissa Caddick's remains have been found. A shoe containing a decomposed foot washed up on a beach near Tathra on the NSW South Coast. We bring you the details of the police press conference and the back story that led to one of the biggest missing person stories in recent history, We brought you the story two weeks ago - today, a dramatic update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world watched on as Facebook pulled news from the feeds of its Australian users, over paying for the right to re-publish news.    Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg brokered a deal with Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg.   Stephen Scheeler, former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand takes us through the machinations of the deal and what it means for users here and across the globe.   Who won the schoolyard scrap between Australia and Facebook? In Todays Headlines  News is back on Facebook Survey finds one in eight political staffers sexually harassed HealthCare Australia could lose contract over vaccine bungle Qantas announces $1b loss and no international flights until October Aussie dollar hits three-year high OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists say climate change – and rising temperatures – could kill off summer sport in Australia.   The AFLW star Sharni Layton; and Dr Martin Rice, Head of Research at the Climate Council, say it will be too dangerous to play sport in summer in years to come.   Sport is a way of life in Australia.  Including sport in the conversation may provide the incentive for Australians to demand action.   In Todays Headlines  Brisbane announced as preferred bidder for 2032 Olympics Labor calling for answers after vaccine overdoses Brittany Higgins talks to AFP as Linda Reynolds hospitalised Tiger Woods recovering from surgery following horror car crash OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bergin Inquiry in NSW has found Crown Casinos is not fit to hold a casino licence, meaning its new multi-billion dollar tower in Sydney is a white elephant   We’re joined by The Age’s Nick McKenzie and former chair of the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Authority Chris Sidoti, to discuss Crown’s future.    What’s next for James Packer?  What will happen to the new tower – Sydney’s tallest building – at Barangaroo?   And how and why was Crown granted the licence for Barangaroo in the first place? In Todays Headlines  Facebook 're-friends' Australia JobSeeker going up but charity groups say it isn't enough Craig Kelly moves to crossbench giving the government a working minority Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip recovering from 'injection' OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 vaccines have arrived. Tens of thousands of Australians will begin receiving jabs this week.   We’re joined by Pfizer Australia’s Medical Director, Krishan Thiru, to take you through what the rollout will look like – and how Pfizer managed to get a vaccine up and running in such a short amount of time.   The federal government hopes more than 80 percent of Australians will be vaccinated by October   In Todays Headlines  Fourth woman says she was assaulted by ex-Liberal staffer + reports he's been sacked Crown royal commission announced in Victoria as fourth director stands down JobSeeker increase expected to be announced today French dance giants Daft Punk announce split after 28 years OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation commissioned Chinese experts and 17 international experts to conduct an independent investigation of the origins of Covid-19.  One of the experts was Australian.   We’re joined by Professor Dominic Dwyer who went to Wuhan, to the wet market and to the Institute of Virology – to find the source of the outbreak.   He tells us what he and his colleagues learned about the virus and what we can learn globally from the mistakes made in China. In Todays Headlines  Scott Morrison receives his first Covid shot as the vaccine rolls out across Australia Facebook in talks with the federal government over news bans Brittany Higgins expected to meet with federal police this week Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi talks to Colin Fassnidge, the popular celebrity chef, My Kitchen Rules judge and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant.   The Irish chef has recently used his prominence to create a Sydney food drive through the coronavirus pandemic and talks candidly about mental health in hospitality.   Colin also reflects on his relationship with Pete Evans, the change in mentality in professional kitchens, how his children have softened him and the ins-and-outs of reality TV shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia was shocked this week to learn a parliamentary staffer had been allegedly sexually assaulted in a minister’s office in parliament house in Canberra.   We’re joined by the award-winning ABC journalist and host of the 4 Corners expose, the Canberra Bubble, Louise Milligan, who says she wasn’t surprised to learn of the allegations.   Why is parliament house toxic?  Why do women in politics tolerate boorish and abusive behaviour?  Does the Prime Minister have the power to reform the parliament once and for all? In Todays Headlines  Scott Morrison asks other world leaders to back Australia in Facebook fight JobSeeker rise to be locked in soon: report Texts cast doubt on claims Prime Minister’s office learned of alleged rape recently Tearful Serena Williams speaks after Australian Open semi-final loss OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two asylum seekers arrived from Sri Lanka on separate boats almost ten years ago.  They fell in love and married, had two children and settled in the small QLD town of Biloela.   Three years ago the Federal government decided they were not entitled to visas and deported them.  The family appealed – and it’s been mired in the courts ever since.  The family is now in detention on Christmas Island.   We talk to Immigration lawyer, Greg Hanson and a friend of the family, Angela Fredericks to try to determine if the family has been granted the one thing Australians hold dear – a fair go.   In Todays Headlines  Facebook bans Australians from viewing or sharing news Media giants strike deal with Google Victoria officially out of lockdown as calls increase for nebuliser inquiry  Big names rolled at the Australian Open PM announces inquiry into alleged sexual assault at parliament house Pete Evans booted off Instagram. OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every time there’s talk of lockdowns, Australians go into a frenzy, feverishly buying …. toilet paper.   We’re joined by the clinical psychologist, Chris Basten, who explains why. Is it an existential threat to our pampered existence?   Or is it exposing our insecurities. You’ll be fascinated by the psychological reasons for stocking up. Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper. In Todays Headlines  Vic lockdown to end at midnight tonight while Andrews govt commits to stand-alone quarantine facility Tamil family thanks supporters as federal court keeps hopes of staying in Aust alive Secret inquiry to investigate Brittany Higgins rape allegations Djokovic says tennis season should be cancelled if quarantines continue OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.