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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.

What will warfare look like in the future? Is artificial intelligence making us safer or making us more vulnerable?   We’re joined by Max Heinemeyer, Director of Threat Hunting at the global cybersecurity experts, Darktrace. Everything you do makes you a target for AI collection.   So what part is the gathering of that intel playing in our security, our vulnerability and the planet’s future.   In Todays Headlines  Liberal staffer says she was raped in Parliament House Rollout begins - Covid-19 vaccines arrive Tycoons in talks to run quarantine facilities Biloela Tamil decision to be handed down today Ash Barty through to Aus Open quarter finals  Harry & Meghan to have another baby 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.

If you’re looking for intelligent and unbiased news coverage, join renowned journalist Natarsha Belling for the key headlines and analysis on the most important news stories of the day.  Be up to date with breaking national and international stories as well as the top business and finance stories shaping our economy - every morning from 6:30am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie stars from all over the world are flocking to Australia to make their films, and our motion picture industry is booming. What’s behind the boom – and how can we cash in.   We’re joined by Kate Marks, CEO of Ausfilm, the national body trying to lure big productions down under.   We talk movie stars, blockbusters - and if it’s time to build Aussiewood to capitalise on the boom and to concentrate the local film industry in one region.   In Todays Headlines  First coronavirus jabs could begin as early as next Monday NZ travel bubble suspended after mystery Auckland case Poor infection control to blame for Melbourne outbreak, experts Biden laments 'sad chapter in our history following Trump acquital Commonwealth considers single dole payment as JobSeeker cliff loom 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.

Jamila Rizvi talks to Clementine Ford, a writer, speaker and feminist thinker, ahead of Valentine’s Day.   Clementine is currently writing a book called How We Love, which features a series of personal essays on her relationship with love including how the birth of her son has changed her perspective.    Jamila and Clementine look at Valentine’s Day, dating in a pandemic, the different kinds of love and whether she’s taken her feminism too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the questions that will define 2021 is how the vaccine rollout goes.   And so far, one of the key countries to watch is Israel. It has more of its population vaccinated than any other country in the world. Professor Cyrille Cohen is from Israel’s Health Ministry and is one of the people advising the country’s government on the vaccine rollout.   He joins us to explain how so far, 40% of the population have received one dose and 20% have had both doses.   In Todays Headlines  Melbourne Covid outbreak sparks fears of lockdown Chaos at the Australian Open as hecklers thrown out Crown bosses expected to quit over licence doubts Australia to fight UK proposal for carbon tariffs Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Briefing we look at the impeachment of Donald Trump.   Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre breaks down the likelihood that former President Trump will be impeached.   How does the impeachment work – and what does it mean for the Republican party post-Trump…..and for the Democrats who might be guilty of ‘be careful what you pray for, you just might get it!’ In Todays Headlines  ALP push for casuals to transfer leave, entitlements SA border shuts as Melbourne Covid outbreak grows Crown scrambles to restructure in bid to secure casino licence Kygrios stuns in incredible Australian Open comeback Trump "inciter in chief" claims at impeachment hearing Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Briefing we explain the military crisis developing in Myanmar.   We’re joined by host of the Global Truths podcast, Keith Suter who takes us through Myanmar’s chequered history.   Will Aung San Suu Kyi’s legacy be tarnished by her handling of the refugee crisis four years ago?  Will the military let democracy shine through?   We find the answers. In Todays Headlines  Trump impeachment begins today Eddie McGuire resigns from Collingwood Crown not fit to hold casino licence Two new Covid cases in Melbourne/WHO releases findings on Wuhan probe Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Briefing we discuss the missing millionaire financial advisor, Melissa Caddick.   We’re joined by Nine Newspapers’ award-winning investigative journalist Kate McClymont to discuss Caddick’s motives, the allegations she’s facing and the trail of financial destruction she’s left in her wake.   How can someone just disappear from a ritzy Sydney suburb? Is she still alive? More than 60 victims have come forward to tell police they invested with Caddick. They deserve answers.   In today's headlines:   China tells Australia to tread warily after charging Australian journalist Cheng Lei   Scientists say more infectious variants of Covid could be fuelling quarantine outbreaks   Aus Open underway with Nick Kyrgios back to his old antics Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian citizens are marching in the streets. It’s being called the greatest threat to President Vladimir Putin’s reign in a generation.   We’re joined by Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founders of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot to discuss the groundswell campaign backing Opposition leader Alexei Navalny.   Navalny remains in prison after surviving an assassination by poisoning, when spies, believed to be working on behalf of the Kremlin, put a nerve agent in his underpants.   In today's headlines: NSW returned traveler tests positive two days after leaving quarantine.   Melbourne hotel worker tests positive as Aus Open gets underway   WA arson squad investigating six deliberately lit fires   Agriculture to be excluded from zero emissions by 2050 scheme   Super Bowl LV begins in Florida this morning Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi talks to former tennis champion Jelena Dokic ahead of the Australian Open about her impressive career and the pressures of professional sport.     Jelena made headlines in 1999 at just 16 years old when she beat world number one Martina Hingis in the first round of Wimbledon. She then continued to climb the ranks to world number four, all while suffering horrific abuse at the hands of her father and coach, Damir Dokic.    She opens up about her traumatic personal life while competing on the world stage and gives insight into the pressures that the Australian Open competitors could be feeling, particular amidst a pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s with the Reddit v Wall St rumble – and why is the GameStop stock soaring?   This story ticks all the boxes of being a big cultural ‘moment’ of our time? It involves the internet; it’s got the internet mob and meme culture element and even Elon Musk is tweeting about it.  We're joined by Scott Phillips from Motley Fool.   It’s got the little guy, the small-time internet investor, attacking the entrenched power and privilege of the big Wall St investors who’ve always had lots of access to information and control big enough amounts of money to move the markets. Not anymore.   In today's headlines: Australia secures an additional 10 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine   Rain on the way as Perth bushfire losses rise   Australian Open on track despite Covid-19 case   Collingwood players pen apology after scathing racism report Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world watched on as the QAnon conspiracy theory circled over the White House during the Trump years.   Trump has gone, what now for the QAnon believers and their claims?   We’re joined by New York Times writer and editor Stuart Thompson who spent three weeks in a QAnon chat room. What he learned will make you wonder what the QAnon conspiracists truly believed.   In today's headlines: Aus Open in chaos after Covid finding in Melbourne quarantine hotel   Japan releases plan for Tokyo Olympic Games   PM chides Coalition MP Craig Kelly after fiery clash with Labor MP Tanya Plibersek   RBA says interest rates to remain low until 2025   Dragons backflip on Folau deal after backlash   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Briefing we discuss the chances of the Tokyo Olympic Games going ahead as planned in July.   The Olympic Games is the biggest event in the world – and Tokyo’s Games were postponed last year due to the Covid pandemic.   Today we’re joined by the Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll to talk about the likelihood the Games will go ahead; and we speak to Australian rugby gold medallist Chloe Dalton about the impact the postponement has had on athletes.   In today's headlines: Collingwood Magpies' racism scandal escalates   Cricket Australia postpones South Africa tour due to Covid risk   Up to 59 homes destroyed in bushfire near Perth   British hero Sir Tom Moore dies of Covid-19 related illness   St George-Illawarra Dragons seek clearance to sign Israel Folau    Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Briefing we discuss how billionaires are getting richer – and the rest of us are picking up the crumbs.   We’re joined by Andrew Leigh, a Labor MP and former economist who explains how and why the rich are getting richer.    He calls for big corporations to give back taxpayer-funded benefits like JobKeeper.   Where do you fit in the ever-widening wealth divide?   In today's headlines: Collingwood Magpies engulfed in racism scandal   No new Covid-19 cases in WA amid five-day lockdown   PM Morrison announces goal for zero net emissions by 2050   Daily Mail settles with Prince Harry.   Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrested as military reinstates 'dictatorship’    Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Briefing, we explain what the dark web is... and what’s happened in the ten years since Silk Road first launched.    Silk Road was the first big dark web marketplace to gain notoriety... but it only lasted two years until it was shut down and its owner arrested and jailed.   Earlier this month a very similar shutdown happened... and this time an Australian guy was in the cross hairs.   We're joined today. by a dark web user; and Professor Monica Barratt, a senior researcher at RMIT, to tell us who uses the dark web, and why.   In today's headlines: Millions Western Australia in lockdown after first case in ten months   No more “blank cheques” from federal government, warns Scott Morrison   Former White Ribbon chairman Andrew O'Keefe charged with domestic violence Mass arrests in Russia as protesters demand jailed critic’s release   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi chats to Thomas Mayo, a campaigner for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and celebrated indigenous author. Thomas has travelled around Australia to promote the statement’s vision for a better future for First Nations people turning his experiences into books to educate adults and children: Finding The Heart Of The Nation and Finding Our Heart. Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi skips the small talk and goes deep during her conversations with celebrities, opinion shapers and newsmakers.   Join The Weekend Briefing on Saturday mornings to slow down, lean back and immerse yourself in the lives and views of the people at the centre of our news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the federal government’s new Covid-19 ad campaign make you more likely to get the vaccine shot when it becomes available later this year?   The grim reaper AIDS campaign in the 80s scared Australians into a generation of safe sex. Will the Covid-19 campaign convince the nation to roll up our sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine.   We're joined by Dan Gregory, the advertising guru; and Professor Julie Leask, a public health expert from the University of Sydney.   In today's headlines: QLD Premier seeks JobSeeker extension for ailing local tourism industry   Australian of the Year gambling scandal   ALP reshuffle prompts Albanese to defend his leadership   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss the arrest of the man they call Asia’s el Chapo.   It’s estimated, Tse Chi Lop oversees a drug empire worth $90 billion a year. Considering Mexico and South American drug lords trade in amounts in the vicinity of $2-5 billion, Tse’s arrest, at the request of Australian authorities, is a massive coup for the federal police.   We're joined by Nine's feature reporter Chris Uhlmann and Sean Williams, host of The Underworld podcast.   In today's headlines: "Urgent tracing" after two more Covid-19 cases found in New Zealand   Alleged paedophile Malka Leifer to front court after extradition from Israel   Aussies to start repaying $4.5b in Centrelink debts from next week   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do proposed buts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker mean for those who have come to rely on the increased payments in the wake of the Covid pandemic?   We're joined by Charmaine Crowe from the Australian Council of Social Services; and two payment recipients, Bane Williams and Freya Pollard, who say they're headed back to poverty. We look at the impact of the proposals and what it means to people who living on or near the bread line.   In today's headlines: Margaret Court’s controversial award intended to address gender inequality   Scientists say our pets may need a Covid-19 jab too   Queensland on high alert after Covid-19 traces found at seven new sites   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we learn how to form good habits and why willpower isn’t the answer. And that there is a way to form good habits... even when your willpower is waning.    This is the time of year where the New Year’s resolutions start to get tested or for some people they may have fallen apart already. So let’s say someone four weeks ago made some resolutions about doing more exercise, eating better.     This episode is all about the struggle to live up to intention.  You’ll learn how to be a better you.   We're joined by Wendy Woods, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California.      Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian farmers are plowing crops into the ground.   Covid has meant the overseas workers aren’t getting in and the government’s trying to get young Aussies - any  Aussies - to step in, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Only 500 have taken up a new incentive to get picking.      A register set up by growers found they've lost more than $38 million worth of fruit and veg already. and the fruit harvest hasn’t peaked yet - that’s in March.     Today we look at the background of the crisis and what's being done to put Australian fruit and vegies on Australian tables.   In today's headlines: A new poll shows only one third of Australians support changing the date of Australia Day   Five states to get hit by a heatwave over the next two days    NZ first Covid-19 case in months   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.