The Briefing Headlines Sept 3

Why is China censoring the Tibet floods? 

Thursday Headlines: 
Police identify four Swans players in sexual assault investigation
Coalition to legalise vapes, lower cigarette prices if elected 
NSW police probe potential second mistaken identity fatality in Sydney
Australia accused of 'environmental vandalism' at Pacific meeting
Apple’s new CEO scores massive payday

Deep Dive: Just over a week ago, a glacier collapsed high in the Himalayas and sent a wall of water, mud and rock tearing down the Nepal–Tibet border, killing more than a thousand people and leaving thousands more missing. 

Australians have seen the footage: the torrent flattening the border crossing as people ran for their lives. But cross to the Chinese side, and that same video has been scrubbed from the internet. 

Why? 

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by ABC China Correspondent Allyson Horn to unpack what China is keeping from public view, and why, in one of the country's most tightly controlled regions, even a flood becomes something to censor. 

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Thursday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Police&nbsp;identify&nbsp;four Swans players in sexual assault investigation</li>
<li>Coalition to&nbsp;legalise&nbsp;vapes, lower cigarette prices if&nbsp;elected&nbsp;</li>
<li>NSW police probe potential second mistaken identity fatality in Sydney</li>
<li>Australia accused of 'environmental vandalism' at Pacific meeting</li>
<li>Apple&rsquo;s new CEO scores massive payday</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive: Just over a week ago, a glacier collapsed high in the Himalayas and sent a wall of water,&nbsp;mud&nbsp;and rock tearing down the Nepal&ndash;Tibet border, killing more than a thousand people and leaving thousands more missing.&nbsp;
Australians have seen the footage: the torrent flattening the border crossing as people ran for their lives. But cross to the Chinese side, and that same video has been scrubbed from the internet.&nbsp;
Why?&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by ABC China Correspondent Allyson Horn to unpack what China is keeping from public view, and why, in one of the country's most tightly controlled regions, even a flood becomes something to censor.&nbsp;
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Then, we deep dive on an essential news story that'll make you feel smarter about the world.&nbsp;
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A national 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.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.