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Sam Taunton on being axed from The Project & his unexpected daily habit
When Sam Taunton was a kid, he dreamed of becoming a professional golfer. Instead, he found himself in a blazer, behind the desk of The Project, working live on national television alongside who he calls “the smartest guy in the country." He didn’t grow up with a lot of money and his dad would oft…
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Jacinta Allan breaks her silence + James Packer engaged
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is driving Australia’s first work from home laws, arguing they will boost productivity and help families. But there's backlash from small businesses, who warn the extra pressure of remote working and lack of exemptions will force some to move operations interstate …
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‘Globalise the intifada’ banned + The dark world of looksmaxxing
Friday Headlines: More Aussies return from Middle East as thousands flee Beirut Hizb ut-Tahrir officially banned 'From the river to the sea' and 'globalise the intifada' outlawed in Queensland Number of kids enrolled in public school drops to record low Matildas beat Iran 4-0 in Asian Cup clash Br…
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The biggest travel disruption since COVID + Great Barrier Reef shark attack
The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East is now sending shockwaves through global aviation, with major airspace closures and key international travel hubs suddenly out of action. So what does it mean for Australians planning to travel overseas? In this episode, Natarsha Belling is joine…
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First Aussies back from Middle East + Inside the Kyle & Jackie no show
Thursday Headlines: First war-trapped Aussies arrive back home Attorney General pays back $8000 for family flights Inquiry launched into racism, hate and violence directed at Indigenous people Scorching temps and hot nights plagued summer 2025/26 Beckhams post birthday messages for estranged son Br…
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The thin line between empathy and harm + Senator urges Kyle Sandilands sacking
Women’s bodies are back in the headlines with Kelly Osbourne this week slamming online trolls for their cruel and dehumanising comments about her appearance at the BRIT Awards. So, is it ever ok to comment on someone’s body? And when you are concerned someone could be unwell, what do you do? In t…
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Dutton labelled ‘grim’ in secret review + Is high speed rail on track?
Wednesday Headlines: Oil and gas prices surge as the US and Israel’s war on Iran continues Australian girl dies in Japan after snowmobile accident Secret Liberal election loss review labels Dutton ‘grim’ and ‘unattractive to women’ Jackie O sensationally quits breakfast radio show with Kyle Sandil…
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Hillary Clinton’s outburst + Why women earn so much less
The latest Gender Pay Gap report has been released with a major wake-up call for some of our leading companies and organizations. While the gap is closing, there is still a need for massive improvement, especially in male-dominated industries like finance and mining. In this episode of The Briefi…
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Albo targets secret lobby perk + What Iranians want you to know
Tuesday Headlines: Trump says war with Iran could run for five or more weeks Little progress made in closing Australia’s gender pay gap Pauline Hanson censured, questioned over taxpayer-funded travel High-profile lobbyists could be exposed under new parliament rules Jim Carrey responds to viral in…
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PM Albanese’s problematic Iran response + Israel strike Hezbollah in Beirut
Top international law experts are warning that the latest strikes by the US and Israel on Iran set a very dangerous precedent, especially for countries like Australia. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by international law expert Dr Tamer Morris, who explains why these l…
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