The Briefing
The Briefing
Playlist by The BriefingA 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 Mond…Follow the podcast:
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Why your power bill’s going up + How Ozempic is changing what we eat
Tuesday Headlines: Communities brace for worsening fire conditions today, jury finds Toyah Cordingley murdered by former nurse, Barnaby Joyce says Australia is late to embrace the wave of right-wing politics sweeping the world, and Golden Globes nominations announced. Take part in The Briefing sur…
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‘The Minister for Scarves’: Anika Wells’ optics disaster + Barnaby joins One Nation
The controversy over Anika Wells’ taxpayer-funded trips has again put politicians’ expenses back in the spotlight. More details have been revealed about the Federal Communications Minister's trips, including AFL games, family skiing trips and a friend’s wedding. In this episode of The Briefing, N…
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More bushfires ahead + What's behind Trump's 'war on narco-terrorism'
Monday Headlines: Cooler conditions ease bushfires across NSW, Coalition calls for independent review of minister’s $100,000 US visit, warning Chernobyl radiation no longer being contained, around 600 protesters call on SBS to boycott Eurovision, and the F1 has a world champion! Enter The Briefing…
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BONUS: How undercover police radicalised an autistic child
In today's bonus episode, Secrets We Keep: Uncovered host Joey Watson interviews the parents of a young teenager with autism radicalised by covert Australian Federal Police (AFP) operatives and later charged with terrorism. His charges were dropped by a Victorian court. For the first time, Thomas’…
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How Fidan became TikTok's fav divorce lawyer with 'Saturday PlatterDay'
Fidan Shevket has mastered the art of turning the mundane into content gold, amassing more than a million TikTok followers simply by sharing her daily life. The lawyer launched her TikTok career by breaking down family law cases and offering viewers a rare glimpse into the real-world challenges be…
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RFK & Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘digital’ affair + Cops search for Dezi Freeman’s body
US Journalist Olivia Nuzzi has released her new bombshell book detailing her alleged “digital affair” with RFK Junior in the lead-up to the US Presidential election. Nuzzi's book raises serious questions about political sabotage, conflicts of interest and why RFK Junior from the famous Kennedy dyna…
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Meta axes teen accounts early + Tips from a snake catcher
Friday Headlines: Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down teen accounts as High Court challenge to social media ban approved, millions told to brace for heatwave, Bruce Lehrmann sentenced for using car without consent, new report confirms Aussies paying more but getting less from private health …
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THE BEEFING: Rupert vs James Murdoch
The real-life succession battle over the Murdoch media empire worth billions resulted in one of the biggest family feuds playing out in court and destroyed the relationship between Rupert Murdoch and his son James. Earlier this year James Murdoch gave a rare interview in the Atlantic sharing his…
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The top Google searches of 2025 + Australia’s e-bike problem
A Federal MP is calling for a nationwide crackdown on dangerous e-bikes, claiming the government has been too slow to act. Hospitals are seeing hundreds of serious e-bike injuries, and experts warn the situation could become catastrophic if urgent measures aren’t introduced. In this episode of The…
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Higgins responds to Lehrmann appeal + The fight to ditch the algorithm
Thursday Headlines: Brittany Higgins says she ‘can breathe again’ after Lehrmann loses appeal, government warned to curb spending or risk rising inflation in 2026, baby among dead as Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 159, controversial Hobart stadium gets parliament's support, and Spotify has dro…
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