The Briefing

Eurovision is back again, this year being played out in the UK. It’s a change from the norm after Ukraine won last year’s contest, but couldn’t host themselves.   We go behind the scenes with commentator Myf Warhurst to hear all the goss all the way from Liverpool.    Headlines: - Inquiry into the handling of the Brittany Higgins rape trial continues - The Opposition to deliver its budget reply today  - QLD Path to Treaty legislation passes parliament - AFL to find out if they can use Tasmanian Devils name     Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard artificial intelligence could take our jobs, now a new investigation shows how it could make inequalities worse.  We speak to Tracey Spicer about her new book Man Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future.    Headlines: Budget breakdown Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse Jenny Craig Australia in voluntary administration   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

110 people have been confirmed dead in a Kenyan forest, believed to have starved themselves after following the teachings of a cult called The Good News International Church. The church taught that the end of the world was coming and its followers should starve themselves before that time and then they would go to heaven. Children were to die first, then the unmarried, then mothers and the elderly, and then lastly the church’s leaders.  The leader Paul Mackenzie now faces charges of terrorism, murder, kidnapping and cruelty towards children. We speak with Guardian reporter Caroline Kimeau on the ground about how this tragedy came about.    Headlines: - What to expect in the budget  - ACT prosecutor takes stand in Lehrmann-Higgins enquiry  - 'No' vote groups to merge -QLD Police Commissioner cautions against retaliating to youth crime   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is that it? Housing market data shows the downturn in prices is over, for now. One of Australia’s leading property market analysts, Tim Lawless from CoreLogic, explains what this means for first home buyers.    Headlines: The Coronation celebrations continue Federal Budget update Eight people killed in another US mass shooting   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you may not have heard Michael Lucas’ voice before, you’ve almost certainly heard his words. Michael is an award winning screenwriter who has been at the helm of some of Australia’s most loved TV shows, from Offspring, to Wentworth and The Newsreader.  In this chat with Jamila Rizv, Michael deep dives into what draws him to telling certain kinds of stories and how his own life experiences shape the lives of his characters. THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Listen: The Imperfects podcast: Chrissie Swan Do: Mothers Day gifts – dress up a pot plant, vouchers and planning a day together.  Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big weekend for the royalists around the world with the coronation of King Charles III to take place in London.  It’s been 70 years since the last coronation – that of Elizabeth II in 1953.  More than 2000 guests are invited including our PM Anthony Albanese. He’s taking with him around 20 upstanding Australians with him including comedian Adam Hills, who joins us from London.   Headlines: Huge pay rise coming for aged care workers   Jenny Craig remains open in Aus despite US closure  Adam Cranston has legal funding removed Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Putin A huge win for young Aussies looking to move to the UK   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer Katy Perry has lost her long running legal fight with Australian clothing designer Katie Perry. Our Federal court has ruled the pop-star infringed in the trademark of the local brand, which was established in 2007 before the singer’s rise to international fame. We speak with clothing designer Katie Perry about why the case went on so long, and how she feels now she finally has a verdict.    Headlines: 9 dead in Serbian school shooting  Mortgage affordability at worst level in 30 years  Paracetamol packets to get smaller  Universities drop languages; take up AI  Faruqi launches court action against Hanson    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s Met Gala theme is ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty' which sparked backlash due to the late fashion designer's views on women's bodies and the #MeToo movement. We find out about why he was controversial and also dive into the rising issue of cancel culture in major fashion houses with brand consultant and editor Alison Izzo.   Headlines: Interest rates lift again Qantas appoints first woman CEO boss Tasmania to get its own AFL team Albo has met with King Charles   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of households are refinancing their mortgages. In February alone $20billion worth of loans were remortgaged. With the fixed rate cliff just around the corner, even more Australians will be looking for a better deal. In this episode we speak with RateCity’s Sally Tindall on what to do if you’re looking at refinancing and what traps to avoid.   Headlines: Tributes flow for Masterchef’s Jock Zonfrillo  Health minister announces vape crackdown  Lauren Cranston jailed for eight years  Another US bank fails    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This strange saga has a few twists and turns which have culminated in Disney taking Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis to court. It's the latest move in a year-long battle that started when Disney publicly criticised Florida’s ‘don’t say gay' laws. In retaliation, DeSantis stripped Disney of its 56-year-long self-governing status and even threatened to open a prison near its theme park.   We find out the whole story from Guardian writer Richard Luscombe based in Florida on why one man’s beef with a corporation in his state could have much wider implications.   Headlines: Housing figures show downturn is over  Two Australians facing jail in Indonesia  Biden jokes about age at White House dinner  Coronation: public asked to make controversial pledge  Netherlands: Sperm donor banned from donating more    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.