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BONUS: Shein under fire for selling child-like sex dolls
Shein is back in the headlines, as a court in Paris considers whether the fast-fashion giant’s online platform should be suspended. The retailer has faced intense scrutiny after disturbing products including child-like sex dolls - which were discovered on its site late last year. Campaigners say t…
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Anthony Mundine: Money, Fame and Pauline Hanson
Anthony Mundine has spent most of his life in the spotlight and by his own admission he's no stranger to danger. From the highest-paid player in the NRL to a world champion boxer, he's one of the most talked-about athletes this country has ever produced. But it's never just been about sport. Mun…
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Australia’s rich list revealed + PM heckled at mosque
There have been some major upsets in this year’s Aussie Rich List, with some standout winners and losers. In this episode of the Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by the curator of the annual list, John Stensholt, to unpack the top 10 and the Aussie leaders who have made and lost billions. H…
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Part 2: How Flynn escaped the manosphere
The manosphere became the focus of content creator Flynn Martin’s online presence. He went viral for a video many called offensive and out of touch, triggering a huge backlash. Flynn now says he was 'radicalised' by figures like Andrew Tate, with the constant stream of content shaping how he saw t…
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Qld bracing for TC Narelle + Part 1: The real victims of the manosphere
Friday Headlines: Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall today Australian soldiers considered 'legitimate targets' by Iran Health insurance premiums to hike as much as 25% Power prices to fall by July Queen Mary and King Frederick wrap up their Australian visit Further listening: How to beat …
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PM slammed over fuel taskforce + Whistleblower calls out Trump Iran claims
Australia’s fuel crisis is intensifying, with empty bowsers, soaring prices, and growing fears it could spill into a full-blown shortage. In response, the Prime Minister has announced a new national task force to keep petrol and diesel flowing. But will it actually fix the problem… or is it just po…
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Fuel tsar to oversee shortages + How to get rid of a body (the green way)
Thursday Headlines: Emergency National Cabinet meeting called amid fuel shortage fears Iranian women’s soccer team back in Iran as third senior leader killed Changes coming for Australia’s tobacco laws Pauline Hanson confronts SA Premier Possum hides among soft toys at Hobart Airport Deep Dive: H…
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Biggest study yet debunks prescription cannabis + Aussie airbase hit by Iran
It’s long been hailed as the breakthrough treatment – but now a breakthrough study on medicinal cannabis has found it's not effective in treating common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joine…
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BREAKING: Kyle Sandilands' $100 million contract torn up
Kyle Sandilands has released a statement this morning saying his $100 million contract with ARN has been terminated - and he's not going quietly. The split follows a very public on-air fight between Kyle and Jackie O, a walk-out, competing legal claims, and a 14-day ultimatum that just ran out.…
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Donald Trump calls out Australia + Corporate Australia's new scapegoat
Wednesday Headlines: Australia’s big four banks pass on interest rate rise Donald Trump calls out Australia in scathing post Potential jail time for displaying banned Islamic symbols in NSW Pauline Hanson fails to properly declare Gina Rinehart flights Matildas book spot in Asian Cup final Deep …
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