Background Briefing

The Yes In My Backyard movement is lobbying for denser cities and more housing in places people want to work and live. The YIMBYs want these homes built yesterday, but as Gina Rushton explains, the NIMBYs haven’t given up yet.

Fascinated by true crime? Or intrigued by what drives people to break the law?Criminal Psychology, a gripping series from All in the Mind, takes you deep inside the minds of those who cross the line into extreme behaviour.In this four-episode series, they explore the psychological drivers behind arson, kleptomania, serial killers and Munchausen by Proxy, with people who work closely on these cases.And find out how understanding the human mind can help us to prevent harm.If you're curious about the corners of criminal human behaviour, this is unmissable listening.Find Criminal Psychology from All in the Mind here. 

This week, Nick Bryant returns to the US for the first time in four years, finding a country that doesn't want to talk about politics, despite being in the eye of the Trump storm.

An Australian doctor sells his car and writes a will — unsure if he’ll ever make it back home. He crosses the concrete walls that surround the Gaza Strip and begins work inside the last functioning hospital in the north. But in the chaos of war, something unfolded that no one, including him, could have predicted.  This week, reporter Marty Smiley brings us the story of Dr Mo's impossible mission.

It started with a bizarre customer-service experience and soon transformed into something darker. Outrage rippled across Youtube, spurring an army of online vigilantes into action. But as reporter Maddison Connaughton discovered, the stakes were higher than anyone anticipated.

Rachel Clayton, a dedicated reporter, joins 73-year-old Ian Williams, a retiree from Bendigo, who is boldly challenging NAB in the Supreme Court after being scammed out of $1,338. Ian's inspiring journey illustrates the perseverance of an everyday hero against a corporate giant, as he seeks over $300 million in damages. They delve into the emotional toll of legal battles and the complexities of navigating fraud victimization. This conversation sheds light on the need for reforms to protect consumers from the rampant issues of banking fraud.

Most Aussies see wombats as an iconic native. But reporter Tynan King discovered one regional NSW town where farmers see them through a scope.

Big Rob has gone from online vigilante to censured politician, starting little fights that have become big problems for his divided city. 

A new series by Background Briefing investigates when small feuds take on a life of their own.  First episode coming June 28.

This week, reporter Catherine Taylor investigates a new strain of avian flu virus that's running rampant across Europe, Asia, South America and the US. How long can we keep it from reaching us?