The Briefing

In one of the most anticipated courtroom verdicts in living memory, Chris Dawson was this week found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette more than 40 years ago. A packed court heard Dawson murdered his wife so he could pursue a relationship with the Dawsons’ teenage babysitter. We’re joined by Matthew Condon, a journalist with the Australian who worked alongside Hedley Thomas, the creator of the Teacher’s Pet podcast which sparked the renewed hunt for the truth behind Lynette Dawson’s disappearance. In this episode of The Briefing, the Chris Dawson murder verdict explained. Today's Headlines: - Covid isolation period reduced- New fire danger system rolled out- Cosmetic surgery recommendations handed down- Gorbachev to be laid to rest in Moscow Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At May’s federal election, six so-called teal independents defeated six sitting Liberal MPs. Teal is a mix of green and blue - so voters saw the six candidates as having conservative views, while supporting a green, or climate active, political leaning.  Tom and Annika take a deep dive on the teals, as both NSW and Victoria head to the polls in the next six months. Will the teal wave crash the upcoming elections - and could we see a repeat of what happened in the federal poll which saw a reshaping of the federal parliament? In this episode of the Briefing, could we see a repeat of the teal wave from May’s federal election in upcoming state elections? Today's Headlines: - Chris Dawson found guilty- LIV Golf signs Cameron Smith- Omicron booster given green light- Most popular delivery dishes revealed Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on July 19th, Australia’s first fixed pill testing site opened in Canberra’s city centre. The pilot program is running two nights a week for six months. Pill testing was one of the recommendations made by a coronial inquest into festival deaths. The team behind this latest site, called Harm Reduction Australia, has run a couple of trials of pill testing before at the Groovin the Moo festivals in Canberra. We’re joined by Professor Malcolm McLeod, a chemist from the ANU and chemistry lead for CanTEST and Pill Testing Australia to find out how the testing went. In today’s Briefing, we find out what was in the drugs, and how people reacted when the drugs they bought were not what they thought they were. Today's Headlines: - NASA rocket delayed- CSIRO releases pandemic report- Albo doesn’t rule out high income tax cuts- Grace Tame says abuser still harassing her- Chris Dawson verdict to be handed down Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could BeReal overtake Instagram and Facebook? Data from Google trends, which ranks a search term’s popularity out of 100, shows social media platform BeReal shot from 38 to 92 points the same week “Make Instagram Instagram Again” started trending. We’re joined by Claire Reilly - an Aussie tech journo living in San Fran working for tech news site CNet to find out what Be Real is all about, and if it will eventually threaten the big guns, Facebook and Instagram. So how big a deal is BeReal, and could it be the next major social media platform? Today's Headlines: - Unions move to strike bargaining deal with small business- Big news for nurses and midwives in Victoria- Bali bomb mastermind says his involvement was a ‘mistake’- Push to reduce Covid isolation rules Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science Briefing is a new podcast from LiSTNR and The Royal Institution of Australia about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. In this episode, Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Petra Stock about how we perceive robots and the lengths to which we, as humans, breathe life into machines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nevo Zisin is a queer author, speaker, performer, and activist. Their speaking and writing in the gender and LGBTQIA+ space has been affirming for so many queer kids and adults, and educative for friends, family and allies alike. Nevo’s books Finding Nevo and The Pronoun Lowdown are available at all good bookstores.   In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Nevo Zisin discuss queer activism, Nevo’s personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of a loving and supportive environment for all kids to thrive.   CONTENT WARNING: Brief mention of suicide Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, please contact Lifeline by calling 13 11 14 or Q-Life 1800 184 527, an anonymous and free LGBTIQA+ support, 3pm-12am.    THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: The Handmaids Tale – SBS On Demand READ: The Crikey Read – Leaning Out by Kristine Ziwica WATCH: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – HAYU DO: Help fight famine by writing to your local MP - https://www.fightfamine.com.au/     Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Sean Bean, known for Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings has been getting heat for saying intimacy coordinators reduce “the natural way lovers behave” into a “technical exercise.” Emma Thompson and Amanda Seyfried are among the high-profile actresses to come out against the comments—saying intimacy coordinators make sets safer and more comfortable.   We speak to Chloe Dallimore, an intimacy coordinator who’s worked with a bunch of stars like Sam Worthington, Toni Collette and Idris Elba. Chloe tells us what exactly it is they do, and how shooting a sex scene has changed over the last 20 years.  On today’s Briefing, an intimacy coordinator takes us behind the scenes. Today's Headlines: - Robodebt Royal Commission announced- Qantas flags price hikes- Results of first Canberra pill-testing in - Djokovic won’t play US Open Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings is a narrative documentary series exploring the lives of people in Australia and Bali impacted by the 12 October 2002 Bali Bombings. Of the 202 people killed, 88 were Australian. It was our worst peacetime atrocity. We’re joined by Network Ten journalist Ali Donaldson who explains many of the survivors have incredibly uplifting stories to now tell. Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings podcast reveals the astounding journeys that tragic event has taken them on, both emotionally and physically. How they survived the unthinkable, and how the things they learned can and are still are helping to save lives today. Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings launches today and is available on LiSTNR and all other podcast platforms. Listen to Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings Today's Headlines: - Unions want new enterprise bargaining agreements- Biden wipes thousands in student debt- Ukraine: more support floods in on Independence day- Finnish PM apologises for raunchy photos Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a major split in Australia’s Anglican Church; conservatives who oppose same-sex marriage have launched a breakaway movement led by former Sydney Archbishop Glenn Davies. They aim to lure Anglicans who are unhappy with progressive bishops. Small, localised breakaway churches aren’t new, but there’s never been any with this sort of scope or involving such senior members of the established church before. We’re joined by Dr Renae Barker, an active member of the Anglican Church and a lecturer on law and religion at the University of Western Australia. In today’s Briefing, we discuss why homosexuality continues to divide Christians. Today's Headlines: - Scomo’s secret appointments were valid- John Farnham in ICU- Kyrgios faces two lawsuits- Andrew Tate deplatformed Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The oral contraceptive pill was an absolute game changer for Australian women when it was introduced back in 1961. Why then, are oral contraceptives on their way out. We’re joined by Kelsey Menzies, a 25-year-old who went off the pill and is now on the rhythm method; and Professor Jayashri Kulkarni from Monash University who’s been leading research in this area. In the last 30 years, people using oral contraceptive pills have been declining. It’s as more awareness grows around the adverse impact of the pill on mental health. We look into this trend, and why researchers are worried about Tik Tok influencing contraceptive decisions. Today's Headlines: - PM to release legal advice into Scomo’s secret portfolios- Rise in welfare compared to pre-pandemic levels- Major drug bust of opioid fentanyl- US disease expert Anthony Fauci steps down- Satirical musical about Prince Andrew announced Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.