The Briefing

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 c...

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 i...

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&nb...

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-sect...

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.  ...

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 wou...

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 co...

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, h...

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...

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 th...

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 Sup...

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 p...

Konrad Michalski, better known as Punter's Politics, is on a mission to cut through the political spin and convince everyday Aussies (or punters) that politics actually matters. With a mass online following, Konrad has become the go-to voice for satirical takes on Australia’s top stories. Now, with the election looming large, his insights have never been more vital. In this chat with Antoine...

Afternoon headlines: New poll shows Peter Dutton is now in the lead with voters, no jail time for ex-cop who tasered 95 year old in age care and two school students hit by an out of control car that was allegedly stolen. Deep dive: There’s renewed concern over the health of King Charles, after the Monarch was hospitalized with side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment.  In thi...

Friday Headlines: We have an election date, Peter Dutton’s budget reply, NSW court docs and Nine hit by data breach, search continues for missing Queensland police officer, US Yemen attack update and The Greens slam Albo for inviting Trump down under. Deep Dive: Anthony Albanese wants you to buy Aussie-made—but are your Tim Tams, Twisties, and Milo purchases really supporting Australia...

Deep dive: Speculation is rife the Federal election will be called tomorrow, after an embarrassing blunder. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet posted on social media that the government was in caretaker mode, which was then quickly deleted.  It comes just hours before Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to give his budget reply speech tonight, with some experts wondering if it was...

Thursday Headlines: Labor’s surprise tax cut passes the senate, groceries are the most expensive at Woolies, Salmon laws, NSW court data breach, and Bluey stars react to show’s censorship in the US. Deep Dive: A virus that’s killed two people in recent months, and infected nine more, is back circulating the country.    It comes after a series of back-to-back wet weather...

Afternoon Headlines: The PM blasts the opposition over tax cuts, Jeanswest goes into administration and AirPods Pro 2 can now act as hearing aids.  Deep Dive: Cost of living relief or a cruel hoax? We break down what the federal budget really means for Australians and its effect on skyrocketing bills and interest rates.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Sall...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth—and possibly final—Federal Budget.     There are tax cuts, energy bill relief, and cheaper medicines on offer. The government's pitching it as a win for everyday Australians ... but is it really?    And with back-to-back surpluses turning into a decade-long deficit, is this an election-friendly budget or a real plan...

Afternoon Headlines: Trump and US Defence Secretary respond to leaked Yemen war plans and 2032 Olympic Games venue confirmed Deep Dive: Top secret US war plans have been leaked after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat on encrypted messaging app Signal.   President Donald Trump and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth both dismissed the story, even after National Security Co...

Tuesday Headlines: Budget will be in deficit + more potential energy relief on the horizon, sixth day of protests in Turkey, Queensland told to brace for more severe flooding while WA braces for heatwave and possible cyclone and the 2032 Olympic Game venue to be announced today. Deep Dive: Adolescence is the Netflix series exposing the dark reality of how online influencers are hijacking the minds...

Afternoon headlines: Teal MP Monique Ryan’s partner has apologised after stealing a Liberal campaign sign, Federal Government announces $1 billion in defence spending for budget and Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Donald’s Trump ex daughter in law  Deep dive: The latest Newspoll survey reveals women are now abandoning both major parties at an alarming rate, as Labor’s...

Monday Headlines: More bill relief announced as budget looms, Gaza death toll passes 50,000, Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospitalisation, redemption for Oscar Piastri in Chinese Grand Prix and a new study shows humans are getting dumber. Deep Dive: Sports betting is surging among young men —should we be worried?  New research shows the rates of sports betting among...

David Pocock, the former rugby star turned independent senator, embraces the label of “weirdo” for his belief that sports and politics should go hand in hand. The former rugby star isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, famously refused to marry until same-sex couples had the same rights and being arrested for climate protests. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, David expla...

Afternoon headlines: Treasurer Jim Chalmer stands by ACCC inquiry, flights to Bali cancelled after volcano eruption and Donald Trump shutting down the Department of Education Deep dive: Country music is having a moment, embraced by Millennial and Gen Z listeners with demand for the genre doubling over the last five years on Spotify.   Artists like Beyoncé, Post Malone and Chappell Roan...