The Briefing

Wars, the pandemic, China’s economic woes and critical flaws in the supply chain have put economies on alert across the globe. 2023 is tipped to be the year of high inflation and economic stagnation - stagflation.  We speak to Richard Holden, professor of economics at the University of NSW about just what it is, and how it will affect us in our day-to-day lives?   Headlines: - Extreme weather brings Australian Open matches to a halt- The Chinese and Russian economies have shrunk- Renee Geyer and Jim Molan have died- An Aussie has avoided the death penalty in Indonesia Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry’s new biography ‘Spare’ caused controversy before it was even released. It details everything from losing his virginity, to killing 25 people in Afghanistan. Harry speaks about fighting with his brother William and his decision to leave the Royal family and move both his and Meghan’s life to California. Tom Tilley and Katrina Blowers have both read the book and tell us what they think of Harry's tell-all.   Headlines: - Kyrgios pulls out of Aus Open- Rugby Australia sacks Dave Rennie- Sydney teacher identified on board Nepal flight- Italy’s most wanted mafia boss arrested Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Australian billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andrew Forrest have fallen out over the $30b Sun Cable project, which is the giant NT solar farm that’s supposed to supply Darwin, Indonesia and Singapore with power. Last week, news broke that Sun Cable has entered voluntary administration. Sun Cable was burning through cash and missing agreed targets. Both billionaires say they still support the project, but it seems they won’t be working on it together, it will be interesting to see what happens next, whether one of them steps in to buy it outright. We speak to the Australian Financial Review's senior resources writer Angela Macdonald-Smith about the story behind the Sun Cable bust up? Headlines: - Australian suspected dead following Nepal plane crash- Joe Biden in hot water over documents- NSW Premier referred to police over Nazi costume- Romanian authorities seize Andrew Tate assets- Australian Open begins Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former leader of the Catholic Church in Australia, Cardinal George Pell died suddenly in Rome this week.  His reign was dogged by scandal. Imprisoned - and later acquitted - of child sex charges, he was also appointed by Pope Benedict to clean up the Vatican’s finances. How will George Pell be remembered? In this episode we speak to Miles Pattenden, a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University, about George Pell’s life and legacy   Headlines: NSW Premier’s leadership in jeopardy No state funeral will be held for George Pell  Australia to sign security pact with Papua New Guinea The Australian Open draw is out Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince William has been thrown back into the spotlight, after Prince Harry claimed he physically attacked him in his new book ‘Spare.’ The relationship between the two brothers has deteriorated in the public eye as Harry continues to make damaging allegations. Prince William has kept quiet as the headlines continue to roll. So, what part does William play in all of this and how will his choices impact the future of the monarchy?  In this episode, we speak to Michael Grose, a leading parent educator and author of seven parenting books, about William and Harry’s relationship. Headlines: - Pell’s body to be laid to rest in Australia- Aussie billionaires fall out over massive renewables project- Cate Blanchett wins Golden Globe Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil is undergoing riots that have been likened to when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. Far-right Bolsonaro supporters have stormed the Brazilian Congress and Supreme Court. In this episode we speak to Kathryn Baragwanath, political economy expert at the Australian Catholic University, about what prompted the protests in Brazil. We find out why this is happening, and what the implications for Brazil and the rest of the world could be. Headlines: - Labor to introduce emissions cutting legislation- China’s ambassador warns Australia against Japan- Melbourne Victory cops biggest fine in A League history- Prince Harry book out today Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from the ACT Government shows just 20% of people who reported a Covid infection in December were known to have previously had the illness. Australia’s high rate of hybrid immunity continues to trend making us more equipped to cope with new outbreaks than most other countries. Infectious disease specialists say the trend refers to the double shield of previous infection and vaccination, but they warned this could change if Aussies don’t keep up with their vaccine doses.   In 2022, Australia saw the most deaths from Covid as the first time getting Covid is when it’s the most dangerous, this was due to the high rates of spreading according to one of Australia’s top disease experts, Professor Peter Collignon. With new variants being able to evade treatments it continues to be a challenge when treating COVID-19.    In this episode, we speak to Associate Professor, Paul Griffin Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health about the Covid forecast for 2023. Headlines: - Prince Harry's explosive interviews to plug his new book- More than 1000 protestors arrested in Brazil - PM visits flood-ravaged areas of WA- House price crash heading for record levels Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies are starting the new year with higher rates, rent and fuel along with rocketing food prices. Food shortages are hitting supermarkets across the country due to labour shortages and flooding and we could even see prices rise another 8 percent by November.   In this episode we speak with Richard Forbes, CEO of Independent Food Distributors Australia about just what will happen with our food in 2023. Headlines: - Albo accuses Dutton of 'cheap culture war stunts' over Indigenous voice- Indian man accused of Toyah Cordingley murder not fighting extradition- Clean-up begins in WA flood crisis - Aussies fall short of South Africa clean sweep in cricket test series Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is facing a housing crisis, and we're not the only ones. Canada is also dealing with a shortage of homes, and has just introduced a ban on foreigners buying property. The policy has attracted approval from Aussies online, with some calling for a similar strategy to be implemented here. In this episode we speak with Michael Bourque is the CEO of the Canadian Real Estate Association about the ban, and whether it could be a viable solution to our housing shortage. Headlines: - Ukraine: Russia orders temporary ceasefire- Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest- Australian IS bride charged- Covid hits our life expectancy rates Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is known for its harsh sun and hot summers, but Vitamin D deficiency is growing. Vitamin D is crucial to our physical and mental health, yet most of us don't know just how much we need, and how to get it. In this episode we speak with Roger Sutherland, a nutritionist, shift worker and host of the Healthy Shift podcast about why getting our daily dose might not be as easy as we think Headlines: - Australia buys $1B worth of missiles- Residents evacuated in the Kimberley- Rudd accuses the US of “throwing allies under a bus”- US: House Speaker vote stuck in stalemate Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.