The Briefing

Headlines:   Opposition promises to scrap Labor's tax changes  US President Donald Trump's new threat for Iran  Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant   Thousands queue across the globe for SWATCH watch  Deep Dive: Over the weekend the World Health Organisation declared an Ebola outbreak in the Republic of Congo and Uganda...

In the second part of this special two-part deep dive, we continue to learn about the investigation that exposed a global online rape academy.  It wasn’t hiding on the dark web either, but in plain sight on forums and websites accessible by anyone with an internet connection.  So far, we’ve heard from CNN’s Kara Fox about the early days of...

Monday Headlines:  Angus Taylor overtakes Anthony Albanese as preferred PM Tributes flow for Perth dad killed in shark attack WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak Health experts warn big tobacco is exploiting illicit market fears to unwind health gains Cops guarding king under investigation for falling asleep Deep Dive:  The shocking case of Gisè...

An investigation into Australia’s cocaine binge, Behind the White Line, traces the trail of white powder, from narco to nostrils. The series goes inside a $1 billion shipment, exposing a police turf war between the United States' DEA, the AFP and WA cops over an audacious sting to outwit a Mexican cartel. With exclusive interviews of high-ranking detectives, undercover operatives, DEA agents...

For years, Colin Fassnidge was sold to Australian audiences as the gruff Irish answer to Gordon Ramsay, but off camera he’s far more thoughtful, self-aware and surprisingly soft-hearted than his TV persona suggests. After becoming a household name on My Kitchen Rules, Colin continued to travel through food and delivering TV gold, but behind the fiery one-liners and shows, he’s now open...

Headlines:   Neo-Nazis are now a prohibited hate group Hantavirus cruise passengers land in Perth Ten remain in hospital after Queensland bus crash kills one New poll has One Nation beating Labor Day Two of Trump’s China visit is underway Delta Goodrem is through to the Eurovision grand final  Deep Dive:   Housing tax reforms were at the centre of Labor’s Budget, but the...

Friday Headlines: Angus Taylor has laid out his budget reply Xi says US and China ‘should be partners, not rivals’ despite earlier warning on Taiwan Leadership challenge imminent on UK PM Sir Keir Starmer  NSW wins Women’s State of Origin Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea Delta hits the Eurovision stage Deep Dive: Australia is currently deep in what some experts...

Headlines:   Trump boasts of high-powered delegation to China Aussie hantavirus passengers to begin their journey home Labor has a new senator, as Tammy Tyrell switches sides Budget reactions see major Aussie banks lose value  Deep Dive:   Coles misled its customers over false discounts, a Federal Court ruled today. The supermarket raised prices only to slightly&...

Thursday Headlines:  Coalition to stop non-citizens from accessing welfare  Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping Aircraft secured to bring Aussies home from hantavirus outbreak US Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial Evidence of dentistry found in Neanderthals Deep Dive: This week, in the shadow of the budget, the feder...

Headlines:   Politicians react, and budget battle lines are drawn Iran still has missiles, according to US intelligence FBI director grilled over his drinking Inquest begins into taser death of 95yo Clare Nowland Scrapped: plans for Gold Coast Trump tower Deep Dive:   On the day after the Federal Budget we get a preview of a year’s worth of political messag...

Jim Chalmers has handed down his fifth federal budget overnight, revealing a $45 billion improvement to the bottom line.  But amidst the numbers and policies, what are the things you should know about?  In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou take you through the biggest announcements, from changes to negative gearing to a little tax time sweetener....

Headlines:   Soldier Lachlan Muddle dies in parachuting accident Another hantavirus infection, as Aussies wait in Netherlands Chalmers gives a final pre-budget preview UK is heading towards a leadership spill Canvas hack resolves with hackers supposedly deleting data ... and Wordle is becoming a TV game show  Deep Dive:   Australia is a data centre destination: investors and develop...

Tuesday Headlines:  Aussies on hantavirus cruise ship board flight back home Pauline Hanson says she’ll ‘never ever’ give Coalition a preference deal again Police find body believed to be Lake Cargelligo triple murderer Alleged white house dinner shooter pleads not guilty Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' Dua Lipa sues Samsung Deep Dive: Austral...

Headlines:   One Nation aims for Western Sydney next, says Barnaby Joyce  Media boss Catalano faces court over assault allegations Trump calls Iran peace plan “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Australian pharmaceutical giant CSL suffers 17pc one-day drop Delta Goodrem walks the ‘turquoise carpet’ for Eurovision  Deep Dive:   Pauline Hanson joins Natarsha Belling f...

Monday Headlines: Coalition leadership questions after Farrer by-election loss to One Nation Melbourne ‘ISIS brides’ to apply for bail Aussies stuck on hantavirus ship set to fly home tomorrow Woman charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments at junior netball game Best place to live in Australia revealed Deep Dive: As we head into winter, Australians are being told the sa...

For most families, Mother’s Day is about celebrating our mums and all they do for us. But for those whose mum is no longer around, it can be a pretty tough day. Research shows more than 1 million women lose their mums before the age of 44. There are fears their grief is being ignored with women reporting higher rates of depression, anxiety, prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress. So, is t...

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Imagine writing a song in just a couple of hours that ends up with over a billion streams on Spotify, making you the second solo female country artist in history to hit that milestone. That's the story of Dasha. The country artist freestyled the now viral line 'did your boots stop workin'?' and it changed her career trajectory - earning her fans from Australia to Europe, and even inside prison wal...

Headlines:   Renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz NT announces review into child protection system Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor ‘ISIS brides’ charged, and are set to apply for bail on Monday More budget announcements: $3.8bn for Melbourne’s rail project ... and talk of a French Open boycott  Deep Dive:   Months after Dezi Freeman escaped into the...

Friday Headlines:  ‘ISIS Brides’ arrested and expected to face court today Vigils held across the country to honour five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby WHO assures the world hantavirus outbreak isn’t the next Covid Man arrested after allegedly threatening former Prince Andrew with a weapon Parasitic wasp named after David Attenborough for his 100th birthday De...

Headlines: ‘ISIS brides’ and children landing around 5:30pm AEST Education platform Canvas hit by global data breach, with Aussies affected  Apparent Epstein suicide note is unsealed Melbourne reverses course on Fed Square FIFA matches ... and French professor investigated for awarding fake prize to himself Deep Dive: When the Liberal Party dumped Sussan Ley as leader, they inadve...

Thursday Headlines:  US-Iran deal could be closed soon Deadly hantavirus outbreak spreads to Europe Three states to cop snow in cold snap Legal warnings as One Nation backs Ben Roberts-Smith  One Nation volunteer clashes with Liberal senator James Paterson Public FIFA screenings banned in Melbourne ahead of the World Cup Deep Dive: Critical minerals are being sold as the backbone of Aust...

Headlines:   Police investigate swastika wearer outside Royal Commission Three NT child workers stood down over Kumanjayi Little Baby case Islamic State wives and children book return to Australia Fuel update: $10bn in budget for fuel security Trump steps back Hormuz hostilities, pauses Project Freedom ... and the Pope calls customer support  Deep Dive:   There's a cruise ship off A...

Wednesday Headlines: Australia’s big four banks pass on rate hike with more pain on the way  WHO suspects human-to-human transmission in deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak Carlton whacked with fine over Elijah Hollands incident Illegal cigarettes could wipe out the legal trade in Australia as soon as 2030 Met Gala red carpet has dominated social media feeds overnight Deep Dive:...

Headlines:   RBA raises cash rate target to 4.35% Australian author Craig Silvey pleads guilty Jefferson Lewis excused from first court appearance Police confirm fatalities of two Marine Rescue Crew Lively and Baldoni settle two weeks before trial  Deep Dive:   For the third month in a row, the RBA has raised interest rates. At the start of February, the RBA’s cash r...