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A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 33min
Nazeem Hussain on keeping mum and performance anxiety
Comedian Nazeem Hussain has done a lot of things – he created a TV show on SBS, made the Grand Finals of I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of Here, and he's recently added childrens book author to his accolades. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Nazeem reveals how he hid his comedy career from his mum and his most terrifying performance experience to date Weekend List: Off Menu podcast My 21st Century Blues album by Raye Lychee Martini by Glow up Beverages Antoinette's staycation tips Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2024 • 13min
How to set up for retirement in 2024
Chances are that if you aren’t closely approaching retirement, you might not be thinking too critically about it... but should you be? How much exactly will you need to retire, what should you be doing now to safeguard your future, and what could you do to retire sooner rather than later? This week, The Briefing team brings you a five-part series on how to sort out your financial life in the new year. In today's episode, Bension Siebert is joined by Trish Gregory, financial adviser to Millennials & Gen Z, to talk through what you need to know about retirement now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2024 • 22min
The genocide case against Israel
The International Court of Justice has held its first public hearing in the genocide case against Israel, over its war in Gaza. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies his country is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. He declared war following the October 7 terrorist attacks – where Hamas killed around 1,200 Israeli citizens and kidnapped a further 240. Bension Siebert is joined by international law expert, Juliette McIntyre, to discuss the first day of public hearings in the landmark case – and what impact it could have on the war, and the world. Headlines: Australia Day merchandise sparks war of words State of Emergency declared in Papua New Guinea Australia urged to start naming heatwaves Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2024 • 12min
How to buy a house in 2024
This podcast explores the difficulties faced by first-home buyers in Australia, the resilience of housing as an investment, determining affordability and the robust housing market, the involvement of parents and grandparents in buying a house, and the rising trend of people living with others in regional Australia as an alternative to nuclear family households.

Jan 10, 2024 • 20min
Why crazy rent hikes are about to end
Australia's housing crisis is marching on: house prices across the country went up by 8.1% last year, while rents have gone up by a whopping 8.3%. But there could be light on the horizon, with rents forecast to ease in 2024. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Core Logic's Eliza Owen about what factors could bring our weekly rent down. HEADLINES: Woolies drops Australia Day gear Serious unrest in Papua New Guinea Nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 12min
How to get rich in 2024
This podcast discusses how to get rich in 2024 amidst a cost of living crisis. It explores the difference between income and wealth, the misconceptions about high income and wealth, options for generating passive income, investing in shares, and avoiding risky investment practices.

Jan 9, 2024 • 20min
From prison to praise: Who is Gypsy Rose Blanchard?
After nearly nine years Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been released from prison. The now 32-year-old was convicted for her role in the murder of her mother Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard. But she's being praised as a hero after surviving abuse at the hands of her mum who had a little-known syndrome called Munchausen by Proxy. Since her release Gypsy has been going viral and in this chat, Bension Siebert is joined by Sacha Barbour Gatt to break down the life of Gypsy and her sudden rise to fame. Lifeline 13 11 14 HEADLINES: Head of government probe into supermarkets named New surge in Covid infections Iconic promises refunds for hacked accounts France names its first openly gay PM Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 11min
How to get a promotion in 2024
Is 2024 the year you take your next step forward in your career? Getting a promotion makes many a New Year's resolutions list - but if you're hoping for one this year, what should you be doing to best set yourself up for one? And is getting a promotion all it's cracked up to be? This week, The Briefing team brings you a five-part series on how to sort out your financial life in the new year. In this episode, Bension Siebert is joined by Sue Williamson, Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at UNSW Canberra, to guide us through the do's and dont's to getting a promotion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 20min
Inside the program deradicalising Andrew Tate's teen fans
A year ago the Raising Awareness and Prevention (RAP) project in the UK was inundated with phone calls from boys' schools. The reason: Andrew Tate. The schools were concerned about the number of teenagers who were idolising the right wing influencer, who came to be known for his toxic takes on masculinity and women. One year on we speak with Deana Puccio, co-founder of the RAP Project to find out if any progress has been made, and what's been learned. HEADLINES: Flash flooding in parts of regional Victoria Cop lashes Summernats hoons US set to return to the moon Golden Globes wrap and goody bags Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 11min
How to financially re-set in 2024
Tips and tricks for achieving a financial reset in the new year, discussion on the tight financial situation in 2024, strategies for financial balance and investment, setting up a system to track money and setting financial goals for success in 2024.