The Briefing

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 34 of the trial in under two minutes.&nb...

Afternoon Headlines: Iran's supreme leader vowed to show “no mercy”, third Australian arrested in Bali over the alleged targeted shooting of two Melbourne men and Optus facing $100 million fine for inappropriate sales practices and misconduct Deep Dive: Lifeblood has announced a major overhaul of restrictions that prevent gay and bisexual men and transgender women from donating plasma...

Wednesday Headlines: Australians in Iran and Israel told to ‘shelter in place’, Victoria to propose laws making churches vicariously responsible for abuse, two arrested over Bali shooting, Billy Slater responds to ex-blues ‘grub’ comments ahead of Origin Game 2, and three Aussie cities among the world's most liveable. Deep Dive:  A restaurant worker was among those sho...

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 33 of the trial in under two minutes.&nb...

Deep Dive:  Australia’s Health Ministers have now ordered a “rapid review” of our IVF industry after two recent embryo bungles involving Monash IVF.  In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Katherine Dawson, who was conceived via a sperm donor and then found out she has at least 700 half-siblings. He donated sperm at various clinics across the coun...

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common and highly contagious virus that can affect the nose, throat and lungs. Nearly all Australian infants will catch RSV before age two, and while many cases are mild, the virus can cause severe illness - particularly in babies and young children.   Now, a new free maternal vaccine has been added to the National Immunisation Program, offering...

Tuesday Headlines: Recovered bodies from Air India crash returned to families, heavy strikes between Israel and Iran enter fourth day, tributes are flowing for a police officer who was shot dead in Tasmania, Tabcorp has copped a $4 million fine for breaching spam laws and Aussies are spending big on vices. Further listening from headlines:  Why more men are sports betting Follow The Briefing:...

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 32 of the trial in under two minutes.&nb...

Afternoon Headlines: Three men shot in Auburn Sydney’s South-West outside a family restaurant, Tasmania Police officer shot dead, Minnesota manhunt over with alleged shooter arrested and Anti-tour protest break out across Europe Deep Dive: The war between and Israel and Iran continues to escalate with neither side backing down, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government is organ...

Monday Headlines: Anthony Albanese will be holding his first-ever face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, manhunt continues for Minnesota shooter, search continues in Bali for the gunmen who killed an Australian man, 1.9 million Aussies skip specialist doctors and Australia’s very first talking post boxes are here!  Deep Dive:  Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover, Sydney Swee...

Ed Gamble is the British comedian who’s pulled off the rare combo of tattoos and fine dining, carving out a unique space in comedy and culinary culture.  From judging Great British Menu, winning Taskmaster to selling out stand-up tours worldwide he’s turned the fantasy meals of celebrities into a chart topping podcast with co-host James Acaster - Off Menu. In this chat with Helen...

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes.  ...

Afternoon Headlines: One of two black boxes from Air India plane crash found, US Federal Judge rules Trumps deployment of the National Guard in LA protest's illegal and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Fiji ahead of G7 summit in Canada  Deep Dive: Israel has launched new strikes on Iran, targeting its defence sites and nuclear facilities in a dangerous escalation in the Middle East...

Friday Headlines: Air India crash kills at least 290 people, Trump's National Guard order to be challenged in court, Australian woman faces court for human trafficking, Australian health ministers to meet after second IVF bungle, and what TV shows should never have been axed? Deep Dive:  Two of Australia’s long-running current affairs programs -The Project and Q+A, have been axed, marki...

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 31 of the trial in under two minutes.&nb...

Afternoon Headlines: $368 billion AUKUS deal under review by the US, National Anti-Corruption Commission rules out any corruption in  Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m pay-out and Elon Musk has apologies to US President Donald Trump over X posts Deep Dive: The federal government is under growing pressure to step in over an increasing rate of rising Aboriginal incarceration and deaths in custody....

Thursday Headlines: Harvey Weinstein found guilty in #MeToo sex crime retrial, Pentagon reviewing AUKUS to ensure ‘America First’, PM & politicians to get big pay rise, most sunscreen brands not meeting SPF claims, and one of Australia’s most famous families are at war with Queensland MP Bob Katter. Deep Dive:  It Ends With Us was tipped to be a box office sensation - an...

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 30 of the trial in under two minutes.&nb...

Afternoon Headlines: LA enforces a curfew after days of protests with the Mayor declaring an emergency, Greta Thunberg lands in Paris after being deported by Israel and world’s richest shipwreck found worth billions Deep Dive: Australia has issued sanctions against two members of Israel's government, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, accusing both men of inciting violence against Palesti...

Wednesday Headlines: Australia sanctions far-right Israeli ministers, three days of mourning declared in Austria following mass school shooting, elective surgery wait times blow out across the country, The Prime Minister says a major barrier to achieving affordable housing in Australia is “red tape”, and are we watching the death of free-to-air TV? Deep Dive:  Drug testing is bein...

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She’s pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 29 of the trial in under two minutes.&nb...

Afternoon Headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms investigation launched into shooting of an Australian journalist during LA protests, second Monash IVF mix-up sparks internal investigation and new regulations for Buy Now Pay Later services come into place.  Deep Dive: Thousands of US Marines and soldiers are on standby to be deployed to LA, as the immigration protests continue. &...

Tuesday Headlines: Greta Thunberg’s IDF interception sparks protest outside Anthony Albanese’s Sydney office, pressure mounts on PM to condemn shooting of Australian journalist in the US, Queensland government criticised over social housing crackdown and The Project is coming to an end. Deep Dive: The longevity sector is booming in Australia, already worth billions, and growing. &...

Deep Dive: Millions of us watch TV shows like Australian Idol and The Voice,  cheering on ordinary people with music talent as they chase their dream for stardom. But a new LiSTNR podcast documentary The Moment It Changed: Touchdown lifts the lid on the truth behind how music competition TV is made, from stories of shocking exploitation and humiliation to the euphoria of overnight success. Am...

Monday Headlines: Scomo among hundreds on King’s Honours list, National Guard arrives in LA against anti-ICE protests, candlelight vigils held for Pheobe Bishop, a record number of young Aussies are working more than one part-time job and three quarters of Aussies don’t know their neighbours. Deep Dive:  The Big Freeze is an annual event that’s become a highlight of the AFL&...