The Briefing

In this election, it finally feels like young first home buyers are front and centre with both major parties trying to woo voters with some bold new ideas they’re promising will go some way to easing the affordability crisis.  From the Coalition’s superannuation scheme to Labor’s shared equity arrangement - these are policy areas where both sides are actually differing in a major way.      Eliza Owen, CoreLogic's head of Residential Research explains how these schemes work, what would they mean for the market - and do any of them actually move the needle forward if you’re looking to buy your first home.      Will this year's election policies, compared to other recent campaigns, finally provide young people with help in buying their first home?    Todays Headlines Race tightens in latest poll Campaign trail update Mariupol under Russian control Youngest Aussie climbs Mount Everest   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule.   It’s touted as a way to manage your weight and prevent — or even reverse — some forms of disease.    Professor Lauren Williams, a nutritionist and dietician from Griffith University joins us to explain the first big-time intermittent fasting diet was the 5-2 diet, where you eat restricted calories for two days…on the other five you eat what you like…but keep calories pretty low.  These days there’s 16-8, where you don’t eat at ALL for 16 hours….and only eat between say, 10am and 6pm….outside that window, you’re fasting.   Some people swear by it, others say it simply didn't work.   So, in this episode of The Briefing, is intermittent fasting a myth, or a genius hack.    Todays Headlines LNP defends housing policy PM could continue leading LNP following election loss Chris Dawson: Defence heard for the first time North Korea admits Covid is out of control   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In almost all energy debates in Australia you never hear about nuclear energy, even though it has a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels, such as coal,  and even though we are the world’s third-largest uranium producer after Kazakhstan and Canada. Mick Foley - climate and energy correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald tells us other countries – like the US, France and the UK - have embraced it.   So on this episode of The Briefing we’re asking, why hasn’t it quite taken off here.  The good, the bad and the ugly of nuclear energy.   Todays Headlines Scott Morrison’s pitch to younger voters US shooting to be treated as hate crime Tributes continue after Andrew Symonds' death  Shanghai businesses begin to reopen Ukraine wins Eurovision    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Foster was Australia’s 419th Socceroo and 40th Captain of our national men’s soccer side. He’s since had an illustrious career as a sports analyst and broadcaster.Craig Foster has always been passionate and dedicated to social justice. He’s campaigned for an Australian Republic, better support services for the homeless, Indigenous rights and self determination and for action to prevent dangerous climate change. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Craig Foster discuss life after football, his advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers, and the role this issue may play in the upcoming federal election.   THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: The Kardashians (Disney+) LISTEN: Big Brother (7 Network) WATCH: Old Enough (Netflix) WATCH: Tomorrow Tonight (ABC)   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your political leanings completely contradict those of your family and friends?        In 2019 the Coalition received more voted from older Australians while younger Aussies favour the Greens/Labor parties.  We’re joined by Briefing listeners Lauren, Laura and Finn…who are black sheep, and Wyatt Roy, the former MP for Longman in QLD, who was from a Labor family who became the youngest MP ever voted to Parliament – for the Liberal Party.      On this episode of the Briefing, how to survive as the political ‘black sheep’ of the family.    Todays Headlines Libs and ALP pitch new policies with just over a week to go in campaign Australia to host Rugby world cup  Queensland’s south east hit with more rain  WA posts bumper budget  Finland to join NATO    Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are embroiled in a bitter court battle - and it's all playing out like a pretty disturbing film. Both sides of the dispute argue they’re the victims ….with Depp suing Heard for $50m and Heard countersuing for $100m.   Depp claims he was defamed in an op-ed article Heard wrote in the Washington Post where she claimed to have been the victim of domestic violence.   Rolling Stone magazine’s Tatiana Siegel has been reporting on the case since day one.  She joins us to provide the history….and predictions on what’s likely to happen when the trial resumes next week.   In this episode of the Briefing, what’s at stake in the Depp v Heard trial....and who is likely to be the winner – or loser.   Todays Headlines Anthony Albanese wins the third leaders debate Education Minister Alan Tudge to return to cabinet Craig McLachlan back in the witness box today UK and Sweden sign security pact Calls for WA to reintroduce mask mandate   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is in the grip of a rental crisis.  The number of rental vacancies is at a record low.   On this episode of the Briefing, we hear from families living in their car; another family of five living in a single room; and others who simply cannot afford to rent a home. Professor Wendy Stone heads up the Housing Futures Research Program at Swinburne Research Centre, and tells us the crisis will likely get worse before it gets better.   The total number of properties available for rent in March 2022 was the lowest since August 2003.  On today’s Briefing….the rental crisis gripping Australia   Todays Headlines Businesses warn wage increase could cripple them Treasurer could lose his seat Charles delivers Queen's speech to British parliament Musk to reverse Trump's Twitter ban   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man found guilty of the murder of US doctor Scott Johnson on Sydney’s northern beaches more than 33 years ago, was sentenced last week.   Scott Phillip White was handed a sentence of 12 years and seven months - with a non-parole period of eight years and three months.   Scott’s naked body was found at the base of a cliff at Blue Fish Point, at Sydney’s North Head in 1988.  The area was known as a gay beat.    Police determined it was suicide.  A subsequent Coroner’s inquest agreed.    Scott’s family believed he would never have taken his own life – and his brother Steve has fought for 34 years to secure justice for his younger brother.    Steve Johnson joins us on this episode of The Briefing as we learn how and why he fought for justice – even going so far as spending a million dollars of his own money as a reward.   Todays Headlines Chris Dawson trial begins Putin accuses West of invasion plans Tame slams Albanese for going on Alan Jones Show Warringah candidate takes back transgender apology Nick Cave announces death of son Jethro   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than half of anyone born after 1997 uses social media as their main source of news. Google, Twitter, gaming and even Grindr, are being targetted by politicians and wanna-be politicians in the federal election campaign.   Daniel Angus, a Professor of Digital Communication at the Queensland University of Technology, joins us to talk about hundreds of thousands of dollars being tipped into what’s known as ‘micro-targeting’ swing seats.   It’s a new phenomenon and it’s relatively unregulated.    On today’s Briefing, how and why you’re being targetted by political campaigns via social media   Todays Headlines Second leaders debate ends in a draw PM promises to reintroduce religious discrimination act Ukraine: civilians evacuated from Mariupol Beijing hardliner becomes new Hong Kong leader Ncuti Gatwa announced as new Dr Who   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our very own Antoinette Lattouf joins us on The Weekend Briefing.   Antoinette's book 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People' has just hit the shelves and is available at all good bookstores.   In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Antoinette Lattouf goes deep on growing up in Western Sydney from a poor refugee family, the blatant racism she has faced throughout her life and what she's doing to help the racism problem within Australian media, plus her experience with perinatal depression and anxiety.  LISTEN: Just The Gist Podcast (LiSTNR) LISTEN: Decoder Ring Podcast WATCH: Bullshit: The Game Show (Netflix) EAT: Karen Martini's yoghurt-crusted roast cauliflower (Good Food)   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU    Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, 24/7 crisis support is available from Lifeline by calling: 13 11 14.   PANDA HELPLINE FIND SOMEONE TO TALK TO, MON TO FRI, 9AM - 7.30PM AEST/AEDT 1300 726 306See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.