The Briefing

Afternoon Headlines: RBA holds interest rates at 3.85 per cent, Donald Trump nominated by Benjamin Netanyahu for Nobel Peace Prize, and Scarlett Johansson becomes the highest grossing actor in Hollywood. Deep Dive: Why did Erin Patterson murder her family members and think she would get away with it?  Questions are continuing on whether the 50-year-old will appeal her conviction, after a jury found her guilty on three murder charges and one for attempted murder.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro to unpack why the mushroom murder trial captured the attention of millions around the world.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Rouse, a seasoned child safety expert and former child protection police officer known for dismantling a major pedophile ring, joins the discussion. He reveals why the childcare industry struggles to detect offenders and outlines alarming red flags that everyone should recognize. The conversation also covers systemic failures perpetuating child abuse and the importance of proactive measures, such as background checks and increased surveillance, to protect vulnerable children in childcare settings.

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder, after serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes.   Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Headlines: NT coroner hands down findings into 2019 Yuendumu police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and Trump's Department of Justice and FBI concluded there is no evidence Jeffrey Epstein kept a “client list” Deep Dive: Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder after serving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Making her one of Australia’s worst mass murders.   In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by associate professor and criminologist Xanthé Mallett from CQUniversity to explain the verdict.   Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Headlines: Jewish leader wants mandatory antisemitism training introduced after spate of antisemitic attacks in Melbourne, a Queensland zoo worker is stable after being mauled by a lion, death toll from Texas floods climbs, Alex de Minaur faces off against Novak Djokovic tonight at Wimbledon! Deep Dive: Disheartened tenants and advocates are calling for a national crackdown on dodgy real estate practices, including doctored property pictures and overboard rental applications.  One state’s hoping to pave the way, introducing new legislation to clamp down on the tactics and aiming to give tenants more rights when looking for a home.  In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with NSW Tenants Union CEO Leo Patterson Ross and NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson about the changes on the way, and whether it’ll make a difference.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a chilling case in Melbourne has put the issue of child sex abuse into the national spotlight. A childcare worker has been charged with allegedly abusing young children in his care, leading to 1200 families being urged to have their young children tested for STIs.  IN 2022, LiSTNR released the critically acclaimed podcast documentary series The Children in the Pictures, which exposed the silent epidemic of online child sex abuse.   In light of recent events, we’re revisiting this crucial topic by bringing you episode 8, in which host Akhim Dev speaks with leading police and experts in the field. They give important insights and strategies we can take to better protect our children in an increasingly vulnerable world.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Wallis is big on three words - 'I’m not ok.' The founder of mental health charity Heart On My Sleeve went viral after having a raw very public breakdown and he’s been on a mission ever since. Since that moment, he’s studied psychology, started a global movement and written a book on how we can have better conversations around mental health. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Mitch explains the impact graphic content on social media has on us and why it took him years to finally sit down with a psychologist. Weekend list with Helen Smith and Chris Spyrou:  TO WATCH: Trainwreck doco series on Netflix TO TRY: Elevated matcha latte  TO WATCH (in a cinema): Jurassic World Rebirth  TO LISTEN: Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Headlines: Government pushes new federal laws to protect children in childcare, Liverpool stars supercar had been recalled before death and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm separation.   Deep Dive: US President Donald Trump’s controversial “big, beautiful bill” passed the US Congress overnight. The bill adds trillions of dollars to the nation’s already crippling debt and sees major cuts to health care, with the US President saying the major win gives him even more power. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by US political expert Professor Brendon O’Connor to unpack the landmark bill and what the implications are for the already fragile US economy and the Trump administration.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Headlines: Tributes flow for Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota, alleged Melbourne child abuser may have had more contact with kids, Australia's Privacy Watchdog warns of ‘vishing’ scam post Qantas cyber-attack, BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following Glastonbury, and just 8% of Briefers will be taking party in Dry July! Deep Dive: The eleventh iteration of Superman hits cinemas next week and is tipped to dominate the box office.  Meanwhile, Pixar’s Elio flopped with the worst opening in the studio’s history, Lilo & Stitch’s live-action remake broke records, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 has just been announced.   In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with screenwriter and producer Michael Lucas about why Hollywood keeps revisiting the same stories and why we keep showing up. Further listening from headlines: Glastonbury: Free speech or crime?Qantas hack explained Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Headlines: Parents say Alleged childcare sex offender Joshua Dale Brown might have worked across more dates in centres than authorities initially identified, NSW man dies from 'rabies-like' virus after bat bite and Eileen Bond ex-wife of controversial businessmen Alan Bond dies Deep Dive: It’s the trial that gripped the world, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, one of music’s most powerful men facing life behind bars after facing a number of sex trafficking and prostitution charges.  Today the jury handed down its verdict finding Diddy not guilty of the most serious allegations and guilty on two prostitution charges.  In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Music Industry expert, Associate Professor Catherine Strong from RMIT University, to unpack the downfall of Diddy.   If you or anyone you know needs help you can call 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 and Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114 Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.