The Briefing

Jordie van den Berg has become TikTok famous for his videos documenting shit rentals around Australia as the country’s rental crisis continues. His videos exposing shit rentals have hundreds of thousands of likes with Jordie's top video reaching over 1.4million views. Jordie joins Tom Tilley to explain what needs to change in order to give tenants a fair go.      Headlines begin 12:25: The UK PM Rishi Sunak has weighed in on the Ashes The National Anti-Corruption body already has dozens of referrals Vietnam has banned the upcoming Barbie film   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It used to just be endurance athletes who trained at altitude, but now gyms are popping up everywhere with the promise you can burn double the calories by doing the same workout. But does it work and should you do it?  Altitude training gyms are popping up around the country with some people evening installing altitude rooms in their houses. Gyms are claiming that altitude training can make you burn more calories by working out in a low oxygen environment, so is it worth it? And how often do you have to train to see results? Dr Andrew Govus, a senior lecturer in Sports and exercise science, joins Katrina Blowers to explain the facts.    Headlines: Thousands of Australians rally for the ‘yes’ campaign Worrying developments from the US supreme court Aussies are being urged to exercise caution in France     Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dami Im is good at competitions. In 2013 she won X-Factor Australia and in 2016 placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest, becoming the highest scoring Aussie. Today, the university trained singer songwriter is a new mother and continues to make music that’s loved all over the world, with her new EP In Between coming out on July 7.  In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Dami reflects on hearing a recording of herself singing for the first time and how she went from performing in churches to the world stage, as plans her next tour.  Find Dami Im’s tour here    THE WEEKEND LIST: Visit: Midnight: The Cinderella Musical Eat: Sunshine carrot cake icing women's weekly Watch: The Little Mermaid live action movie Try: Kmart ice contour cube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regulations for cosmetic surgery and injectables are about to change from July one. With GP referrals, psychological assessments, cooling off periods and even how procedures are advertised all part of the new requirements. Dr David Morgan a specialist plastic surgeon from the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons to explains the changes.   Headlines: Berejiklian considers legal challenge after corruption finding Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of failed defamation UK's Australia-like asylum seeker plan deemed 'unlawful' Virgin Galactic has made its first commercial space flight   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour has taken over the globe and getting your hands on a ticket has become a hot commodity, with general sale tickets being released in Australia on Friday. The pop superstar has become the second richest self-made woman in music after Rihanna and this week the Victorian Government announced that they are giving the Taylor Swift concert major events status. Shameless podcast host Michelle Andrews is a self proclaimed Swiftie and joins Katrina Blowers to explain the cultural moment.   Headlines: Debris from Titan sub pulled up Inflation falls to 5.6% Chris Dawson found guilty again Kevin Spacey: jury sworn in Trump sues E Jean Carroll for defamation Taylor Swift breaks ticket sale records   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month Ben Roberts-Smith lost one of the biggest defamation trials in Australian history and was found to be a war criminal to a civil standard. The judge ruled that the stories Nick McKenzie had published in Nine Newspapers in 2017 and 2018 about the Victoria Cross winning SAS soldier were substantially true. Nick McKenzie joins us to talk about it all, his new book is called Crossing the Line.   Headlines: Bombshell development in William Tyrrell case Lewis Capaldi forced to cancel tour No foul play found in Jeffrey Epstein's death    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The psychedelic drugs psilocybin and MDMA, commonly known as magic mushrooms and ecstasy, are being downgraded from prohibited to controlled drugs in Australia from July 1. This means approved psychiatrists will be able to prescribe psilocybin for depression and MDMA for PTSD. It’s a landmark moment in the regulation of psychedelic drugs for treating entrenched mental illness, Rodney Cocks, CEO of Vitura Health joins Jan Fran to explain why.   Headlines: Putin responds to uprising Guy Sebastian's former manager on bail Virgin Galactic announces first commercial spaceflight Aussie women win the Ashes Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend a former friend and head of a private Russian military wing pulled his troops from the Ukrainian frontline to confront the Russian government, leaving President Vladimir Putin’s power in question. Putin called it a stab in the back in a televised speech as the war in Ukraine continues. Monica Attard Co-Director, Centre For Media Transition at University of Technology, Sydney and from ABC Russian correspondent explains. Headlines: Former Australian Labor Party leader Simon Crean dies aged 74 PwC Australia appoints new CEO and offloads government business Cheap electric car released in Australia Blood donation rules changed for fresh tattoos Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been eight and a half years since Maz Compton’s last drink and yet drinking is probably what she talks about most. You’ll likely recognise Maz from her MTV days interviewing the world’s best loved music makers, or the hit NSW Breakfast Show, Maz and Matty.  In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Maz explains why the term alcoholic isn’t helpful and how she is helping people find and embrace their sober selves, with her podcast and book Last Drinks.  DrinkWise support services https://drinkwise.org.au/ THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: She Said on Netflix  Read: Uluru Statement from the Heart Watch: Arnold on Netflix Try: Disco ball from KmartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It turns out so-called ‘study drugs’ like Adderall (which is sold in Australia as “Vyvanse”) and Ritalin could be making you less productive if you don’t have ADHD. A new study blows apart the belief stimulant drugs can boost focus or productivity no matter if you have ADHD or not. We speak with one of the authors of the study Dr Elizabeth Bowman from the University of Melbourne about just what they found. Headlines: Five declared dead in search for missing sub Dutton tells PM to call off the Voice referendum Twitter could be fined over hate speech Pollies outraged over Taylor Swift snubs Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.