Thursday Headlines: Spicy second leaders' debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton, Australians trust in the US lowest in 20 years, Swedish teenager in Australia charged with contract killings, tropical Cyclone off WA expected to make landfall over the weekend and lab grown chicken nuggets breakthrough! Deep Dive: The rate of Australians travelling to the US has dropped to its lowest level since the pandemic, with Donald Trump’s return to the White House ...
Apr 16, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 166
Afternoon Headlines: PM says he won’t be deterred from making public appearances after another security breach, police search underway following the alleged sexual assault of an 83-year-old woman and a British tennis player has apologised after calling our her opponent for bad body odour. Deep Dive: National security is back in the spotlight, with claims that Russia tried to base military aircraft in Indonesia. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by foreign affairs expert...
Apr 16, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 165
Wednesday Headlines: Half of all investment properties sold within two years, Australian lab racing to make a vaccine to prevent deadly Disease X, Australian Defence Minister confirms no Russian base in Indonesia, more AI bots using the internet than humans for the first time, swapping out red meat and fruit toast could cut household emissions and Brisbane Greens MP joins OnlyFans to ‘make people pay attention’ to HIV prevention drug policy. Deep Dive: Can you spot political spin? From Mediscare...
Apr 15, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 164
Afternoon Headlines: Greens cancel ANZAC Day rave, grandmother shot dead in drive-by shooting and why Australians aren’t travelling to the US. Deep Dive : It’s being called a giant leap forward for space travel - an all-female crew has just completed a Blue Origin mission. With a mix of celebrities, scientists, and pioneers on board, including Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King ... was it all a PR stunt for its billionaire boss Jeff Bezos? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling spea...
Apr 15, 2025•18 min•Season 6Ep. 163
Tuesday Headlines: Bold claims made on Sky News ‘Mavericks’ debate with One Nation’s Pauline Hanson and KAP’s Bob Katter, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor debate on housing, 1 in 23 Australian properties under threat due to climate change, All-female space crew mission with Katy Perry successful and Australian gambler “The Joker” at the centre of $151 million US lottery scandal. Deep Dive: With early voting starting in less than a week, both leaders are making ‘game-chang...
Apr 14, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 162
Free uni and TAFE for all Australians—that’s the headline promise from Greens Leader Adam Bandt, as the party reveals some of its major policies ahead of the Federal Election today. With the latest Newspoll pointing to a Labor minority government, the Greens could soon be in a powerful negotiating position. In this special election edition of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling speaks with Adam Bandt about wiping student debt, fixing the housing crisis, and how the party plans to pay for it all. Foll...
Apr 14, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 161
Monday Headline: Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton ‘officially’ launched their election campaigns, one year since the Bondi Junction stabbings with inquest on the way, Harvey Weinstein to stand trial this week in redo of #MeToo case, Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained and Gout Gout breaks 200m record officially faster than Usain Bolt at same age. Deep Dive: There's an ongoing debate around ADHD in Australia - whether it’s over or underdiagnosed. It co...
Apr 13, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 160
Jameela Jamil is a fierce critic of power, tackling the erosion of women’s rights to the rise of far-right ideologies. The British actor, writer and activist, best known for her break out role in The Good Place , is unapologetically honest and uses her platform to publicly say what many won’t. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Jameela explains why she approaches every opportunity with the confidence of a ‘white man’ and how wellness culture can lead us astray. Find tickets to Jameela's live ...
Apr 11, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 159
Afternoon Headlines: Peter Dutton calls politics a ‘brutal business’ after alleged terror attack, six dead after helicopter broke up mid-flight over New York and Gout Gout breaks ten second barrier for the 100m sprint. Deep Dive: An IVF mix-up caused by human error has seen a Brisbane woman implanted with the wrong embryo and give birth to a stranger's baby. The serious medical bungle could prompt a legal battle over the child's parentage, with many asking how could this happen and has it occurr...
Apr 11, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 158
Friday Headlines: Peter Dutton allegedly target of a schoolboy terror plot, RBA pours cold water on significant rate cuts, Brisbane woman gives birth to stranger’s baby in IVF bungle, magic mushrooms treatment for eating disorders to be trialled in Melbourne in ‘world-first’, the BOM forecasts one of our warmest winter's on record, and US parents sue school over child’s spelling bee loss. Deep Dive: It’s been just 10 years since Netflix launched in Australia—but in that time, it’s reshaped the w...
Apr 10, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 157
Afternoon Headlines: Key Democrats alleging possible insider trading after Donald Trump’s tariff pause and Virgin Australia reportedly overcharged customers $3.3 million. Deep Dive: The violent video game No Mercy which glorifies rape and violence has just been banned in Australia. Its contents are horrific and has sparked another important conversation about what our young people are being exposed to online. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by cybersecurity expect Susa...
Apr 10, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 156
Thursday Headlines: Trump walks back tariffs, Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor's first debate, Australia removes video game featuring rape and Mr G is back. Deep Dive: You may be identifiable to police through a DNA database without even realising it. Turbocharged by family tree, medical, paternity and crime testing, DNA databases are expanding rapidly. Secrets We Keep: Should I Spit? , a new podcast investigation into the DNA industry, explores the minefield of risks to our presumption of innocenc...
Apr 09, 2025•26 min•Season 6Ep. 155
Afternoon Headlines: Donald Trump’s 'Liberation Day' Tariffs have come into effect, Virginia Giuffre failed to appear in a Perth Court and an Australian teenager breaks 57-year-old sprinting record. Deep Dive: We’ve been promised plenty from our politicians, but how do we really stop our soaring power bills and create a safe and reliable energy future? In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Chris O’Keefe from the Clean Energy Council who believes renewables are the answer ...
Apr 09, 2025•17 min•Season 6Ep. 154
Wednesday Headlines: Anthony Albanese wins first leaders debate, Jim Chalmers having high-level finance talks, Australia's median home value has increased, META is expanding its teen account protections, Sea World Helicopter crash findings to be delivered today, and a wolf that’s been extinct for over 13-thousand years has been brought back to life ... or has it?! Deep Dive: Australia’s preparing for a new kind of war, one that doesn’t involve soldiers and weapons, but cyber criminals who could ...
Apr 08, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 153
Afternoon Headlines: Prime Minister's not ruling out a recession as ongoing tariff war between the US and China continues Deep Dive: As uncertainty continues to destabilize our world, leading experts say now is the time for brave, new politicians to revolutionize the way we run Australia. Rather than offering cash for grabs in this Federal election, there are growing calls for our leaders to offer long term solutions to our housing and affordability crises. In this episode of The Briefing Natars...
Apr 08, 2025•17 min•Season 6Ep. 152
Tuesday Headlines: New mental health promises, Bondi Junction stabbing inquest, NSW public hospital doctors walk off jobs, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Trump, Matildas win and Minecraft becomes the most watched video game movie in first few days. Deep Dive: Electric vehicles promise a cleaner, cheaper future - but what happens when the world’s biggest EV brand is in crisis. Tesla’s global sales are falling, competition is heating up, and CEO Elon Musk is facin...
Apr 07, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 151
Afternoon Headlines: Multiple rate cuts expected as ASX tumbles Deep Dive: The federal Treasurer says a number of interest rate cuts could be on the way this year as the fallout continues from Donald Trump’s tariffs. Global markets have seen a bloodbath on open this morning, with more than $160 billion wiped off the ASX In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling chats with Economist Nicki Hutley on the winners and losers from this financial rollercoaster. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @lis...
Apr 07, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 150
In Part Two of The Briefing’s special on influencers in politics, we turn the spotlight on the media itself. As backlash grows over content creators stepping into the Australian political space, some say it’s less about bias—and more about blurred standards. Tara Cassidy is joined by Jenna Clarke, Associate Editor at The Australian , who argues there’s space for new voices in political coverage—but legacy media, regulation, and accountability still matter. So how do we strike the right balance i...
Apr 06, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 149
Monday Headlines: Peter Dutton backflips on WFH promise, Liberal MP stood down after comments about women in combat, Jordanian man on Sydney-bound flight charged after allegedly trying to open plane door, US #Handsoff protest, Matildas take on South Korea again tonight and Bob Katter the star of a new beer. Deep Dive: As we head into an election, some content creators are joining the campaign trail, partnering with politicians to engage young voters. But the lines between opinion, promotion, and...
Apr 06, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 148
Elouise Sofia Eftos, is 'Australia’s first attractive comedian' , according to her Instagram bio. She’s taking on the comedy world with her bold, beautiful and beguiling humour, whilst refusing to be self-deprecating for a laugh. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Elouise dives into the mystic world of the evil eye, where envy manifests as a curse, and reveals how she channels her inner goddess. Find tickets to her next show here! Weekend list with Helen Smith TO EAT: Women’s Weekly birthday ...
Apr 04, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 147
Afternoon Headlines: Australians superfunds stolen in cyber attack and notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel free after 18 years Deep Dive: Season 3 of The White Lotus has taken the world by storm, including here in Australia, with everyone asking who gets murdered and why? The stars of the series were in Australia earlier this week, ahead of the much-anticipated finale dropping on Monday In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by entertainment reporter Richard Reid who revea...
Apr 04, 2025•19 min•Season 6Ep. 146
Friday Headlines: Albo goes for a tumble, Abbie Chatfield interviews cleared by AEC, Victorian man charged for allegedly threatening to kill politician, gay conversion therapy ban now in effect in NSW, and the Matildas take on South Korea in a friendly tonight! Deep Dive: Public service jobs are sometimes viewed as more stable, well-paid, and offering better conditions than many private-sector roles. But are there too many of them? Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to slash 41,000 publi...
Apr 03, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 145
Afternoon Headlines: Trump's 'Liberation Day' announces 10% tariffs on all countries Deep Dive: The fallout continues from Donald Trump’s new tariffs, with China threatening to retaliate against the “bullying” move. The US President announced the widespread tariffs on a number of countries including Australia during his ‘Liberation day’ speech. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling speaks with UNSW Professor of Economics Richard Holden on what this new international trade war means fo...
Apr 03, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 144
Thursday Headlines: Prime Minister and Abbie Chatfield's social media post being investigated by the AEC, Trump will hand down sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs today, prosecutors to appeal NSW taser cop's sentence, Victoria passes new anti-vilification laws, QLD police powers expanded, Myanmar’s military declares a ceasefire to ease earthquake relief, and the Sydney train door that just wouldn't shut. Deep Dive: Peter Dutton’s war on wokeism is front and centre this week, with the Coalition cla...
Apr 02, 2025•26 min•Season 6Ep. 143
Afternoon Headlines: Thousands of residents across outback Queensland evacuated and Val Kilmer star of Top Gun and Batman dead at 65. Deep dive: Thousands of people have been evacuated and more than 100,000 livestock are dead, as the worst flooding in 50 years hits outback Queensland. The disaster has devastated farming communities and is expected to disrupt meat supplies across the country and force up prices. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by general president of A...
Apr 02, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 142
Wednesday Headlines: Labor to push for real wage increase, US prosecutors seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, IVF for single women and same sex couples to be covered under Medicare, first probable Japanese Encephalitus Virus death in the QLD since an outbreak in 2022, and the majority of millennials and Gen X regret their career choice. Deep Dive: With a federal election on the horizon, how much of what we see and hear can we actually trust? AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content are ...
Apr 01, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 141
Afternoon Headlines: RBA holds cash rate at 4.1%, PM hits back at Trump over new trade demands and Jeffery Epstein and Prince Andrew’s top accuser in hospital after bus crash says spokesperson. Deep Dive: The RBA has left the official cash rate on hold as the Board flags, they are concerned about growing international instability. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling chats with David Koch, from Compare the Market, to break down what this latest decision means and whether there are m...
Apr 01, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 140
Tuesday Headlines: Our house prices and rents are at record highs, Australian Border Force says its actively monitoring a Chinese warship, convicted killer Chris Dawson appeals conviction, hope for those working from home and Kamala Harris is coming to Australia! Deep Dive: The illegal tobacco industry is growing, and despite its links to violent firebombings and illegal sales, so is the number of people turning to it for cheaper smokes and vapes. Experts say the government’s high tobacco taxes ...
Mar 31, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 139
Afternoon Headlines: Mother of attempted triple murder suicide arrested, Danielle Laidley battling rare brain tumour and cast of The White Lotus in Australia Deep Dive: A damning report into some of our top super funds has found poor service and delayed payouts are now the norm. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Kirby Rappell, Executive Director of Super Rating to explain why you need to get on top of your super now and the top tips to get the best deal. Follow The B...
Mar 31, 2025•13 min•Season 6Ep. 138
Monday Headlines: PM off to WA today, flooding could see communities cut off for weeks in NSW and QLD, search and rescue efforts continue in Myanmar and Thailand, Tonga tsunami threat cancelled, and more crimes to be added to Queensland’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws. Deep Dive: A class action has been launched in the US aimed at limiting how many Australians can play college football and NFL in the country. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by Dr Adam Cohen, lectur...
Mar 30, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 137
