The Briefing

Tuesday Headlines:  Government to keep EV tax break despite cost blowout Three dead in waters off NSW as rescue goes wrong UAE intercepts Iranian missiles for first time since ceasefire  Calls for urgent action after revelations police can be tracked through their tasers Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving Met Gala is about to get underway in New York  Deep Di...

Headlines:   Royal Commission hears stories of antisemitism Australia and Japan sign agreement on energy and critical minerals US to begin guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former lawyer, is hospitalised Hantavirus kills three on cruise ship Shakira performs for free on Copacaban Beach  Deep Dive:   What were the 1970s oil shocks? As the world react...

Monday Headlines:  Family of Kumanjayi Little Baby ‘relieved’ after man charged with her murder PM setting up major budget announcement that’ll break election promise Man charged over ‘horrendous’ alleged triple murder in Sydney’s southwest Japan’s Prime Minister touches down in Australia Kate Ceberano among 202...

The death of 32-year-old Australian man Rory Sykes in the devastating Los Angeles Palisades fire in January 2025 was described by police as a tragic accident. His mother Shelley spoke publicly about her grief, sharing stories of her disabled son who had defied the odds throughout his life. But instead of compassion, what followed was a torrent of online abuse and dark conspiracy theories, with tro...

Stephanie Alexander may be one of Australia’s most influential culinary figures, but her impact goes far beyond the kitchen. Long before becoming a household name, she was shaping the way Australians think about food - through restaurants, writing and a deep commitment to simple, seasonal cooking. You might recognise her from appearances on MasterChef, but for many, Stephanie’s presenc...

Headlines:   Dr. Reza Adib, parter of former Queensland Premier, charged with rape Calls for calm after grief and rage in the Northern Territory Trump is briefed on further Iran strikes House prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne Cellmate claims there’s an Epstein suicide note ... and the brands that Aussies trust most  Deep Dive:   In 1991, an American physiologist&nb...

When two police officers were shot dead in regional Victoria, the man accused vanished into the bushland. What followed was one of the most extensive manhunts in Australian history. 7NEWS journalist Michael Usher and Crime Editor Cassie Zervos take you inside the case from every angle: what happened, how it unfolded, his ideology, and the impact on those left behind. Dezi Freeman: The Hunt , is a...

Friday Headlines:  Violence erupts in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby Australia in talks with US to open Strait of Hormuz Queensland rules out gun buyback Chalmers criticised for ‘grandfathering’ CGT and negative gearing changes NSW women claim first Origin win Deep Dive: The new Michael J...

Headlines:   Body of missing Sharon found near Alice Springs The US gives a cost estimate for the Iran war Mark Latham to pay $100k for tweets More Aussie residents now from India than England ... and the top 50 Aussie films  Deep Dive:   The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion handed down its interim report this morning, and PM Albanese has already vowed to imple...

Thursday Headlines: China to resume jet fuel exports to Australia Pauline Hanson billed taxpayers for multiple flights to fundraisers Family of missing Alice Springs girl say they’re ‘desperate’ for her return Australia’s meth use soars to record highs Australia’s best places to work revealed Deep Dive: A new toolkit targeting 'uniquely female' men...

Headlines: Child abuse material found at Dezi Freeman’s home Mum of Beau Lamarre-Condon charged with witness tampering James Comey, former FBI director, faces new retribution charges ... and a dinner menu fit for a king  Deep Dive:   Inflation is on the rise again, with consumer prices rising 4.6% in the 12 months to March. Transport costs alone rose 8.9% over the last year, jacked...

Wednesday Headlines:  King Charles addresses US Congress Tech giants slam PM’s news laws World’s most powerful oil cartel dealt major blow New poll shows a majority of Aussies approve of Pauline Hanson’s leadership Victorian teachers to be offered major pay deal Olivia Rodrigo shows up unannounced to New York open mic night Deep Dive: Donald Trump has once aga...

Headlines:   Trump unhappy with Iran's proposal to end the war  The US names a new Aussie ambassador Rebel Wilson begins her evidence in court PM announces new levy on Big Tech Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman: expect fireworks Elbie the dog saved from window ledge ordeal  Deep Dive:   On 28 April, 1996, a gunman killed 35 people in Australia’s worst mass...

Tuesday Headlines: Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump Iran offers deal to end the war RSL to review its Welcome to Country policies Port Arthur 30th anniversary Majority of Aussie teens still using social media Taylor Swift is trying to trademark her voice amid AI concerns Deep Dive: For two months, the world’s been fixated on the escalating conflict in...

Headlines:   Trump responds to shooter’s manifesto Iran’s foreign minister is meeting with Putin Two children dead in Bowen Mountain house fire Abduction fears for Alice Springs 5-year-old And: ANZAC Day with Brian Barry  Deep Dive:   Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men; and it’s highly treatable. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month,...

Monday Headlines: Trump likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner Israel-Lebanon ceasefire shattered Penny Wong to visit China, Japan and South Korea to shore up fuel supply Angus Taylor says Welcome to Country ceremonies are “overused” London Marathon sees world record tumble Deep Dive: Since the devastating October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel in 2023...

The far right is becoming more visible globally, including in Australia, through online activity and public protests involving extremist nationalist groups and neo-Nazi figures. But experts say understanding this rise requires looking at its deeper history.  One key moment often pointed to is the 2017 Charlottesville rally in the US, where white supremacists, neo-Nazis and counter-protesters...

Luke Hemsworth may be part of one of Australia’s most famous acting families, but his path to Hollywood was anything but conventional. Before the spotlight, he was pearl farming in remote Western Australia, sanding floors, and taking on odd jobs while never fully expecting acting to become his career.  As the eldest Hemsworth brother, Luke was actually the first to step in front of the...

Headlines:   Trump announces 3-week Lebanon-Israel ceasefire Charges for soldier who gambled on Maduro capture Ben Roberts-Smith to attend ANZAC Day event More tech layoffs: Microsoft and Meta Spotify turns 20, releases top artists of all time  Deep Dive:   The nation’s biggest radio drama went to court today. Both Kyle and Jackie O are suing...

Friday Headlines: Trump claims the US is in control of the Strait of Hormuz even as Iran seizes ships Court documents have revealed Ben Roberts-Smith was allegedly attempting to move overseas before his arrest Albanese unlikely to increase tax on gas exports British actor Russell Brand has admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30 Tomorrow is ANZAC Day, with...

Headlines:   US turns back more Iranian ships National Cabinet: PM says fuel secure Royal Commission interim report coming next week Microsoft to invest $25 billion in Aussie data centres Vale to James Valentine Deep Dive:   The British Prime Minister is on the ropes as the scandal around Peter Mandelson continues. Mandelson was the UK’s ambassador to the United States, but was for...

Thursday Headlines:  Iran says reopening of the Strait of Hormoz is impossible if ceasefire continues to be breached NDIS cuts set to impact autistic Aussies the most  First home buyer scheme driving up house prices KIIS sues Kylie and Jackie O Netflix has revealed more details about Kylie Minogue’s long awaited doco Deep Dive: The 2026 Federal Budget is shaping...

Headlines:   Further cutbacks to the NDIS Australia to get more fuel shipments Iran reacts to Trump’s extended ceasefire Britain will ban selling tobacco to next generation ChatGPT under criminal investigation in Florida shooting Scientists study salmon on cocaine  Deep Dive:   Uh oh – AI is now really, really good at hacking. Earlier this month, the leading AI company A...

Donald Trump has announced the ceasefire between the US and Iran will be extended via Truth Social.  This comes after peace talks between the two nations were put on hold earlier today.  In this breaking episode of The Briefing, we unpack the US Presidents announcement as the blockage on the Strait of Hormuz continues.  Follow The Briefing:  TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @...

Wednesday Headlines: The hopes of ceasefire talks between the US and Iran are fading Major changes to NDIS to be announced today The Australian government has been urged to protect Chinese international students Rebel Wilson called “f****ing nuts” by crisis PR team, court hears Victorian Premier slams YouTuber who filmed Dezi Freeman’s hideout Deep Dive: The mental health and wel...