The Briefing

Australia is facing growing concern over its fuel security, with experts warning the country remains dangerously dependent on overseas supplies.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by defence analyst, John Blackburn, who’s been sounding the alarm for more than a decade, warning governments from both sides of politics that Australia’s fuel supply chain leaves the nation vulnerable in a global crisis...like the one we’re currently unfolding in the Middle East.  Headlines:  Donald Trump has warned it would be “very bad for the future of NATO” if allies fail to help protect the Strait of Hormuz Australia’s media watchdog has cracked down on ARN, the radio network behind The Kyle and Jackie O Show Controversy at the Oscars Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live red carpet updates and glamour notes from Hollywood arrivals. Discussion of Australian nominees and notable fashion choices. Real-time reactions to the biggest winners and internet buzz. Brief viewing tips and where to follow ongoing coverage.

Dr Giselle Woodley, researcher at Edith Cowan University focused on media, youth and online safety. She discusses Australia’s new age-verification rules and why major porn sites went dark for Australian users. Teens’ reactions, increased VPN use, device-based alternatives, impacts on sex workers, and privacy and cyber risks from ID-style checks are explored in short, sharp segments.

Getting ahead in the workplace is something many Australians aspire to - but for a lot of women, the hurdles can be higher and more complex.   So, what does it really take to succeed at work? How do you ask for a pay rise or a promotion? And why do so many of us still hesitate to put ourselves forward for leadership roles?   In this bonus episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Helen McCabe, who left one of Australian media’s most coveted roles as editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly to launch her own business, Future Women - a platform dedicated to helping women grow their careers and leadership skills.  Read about Helen in the The Nighty On Leadership here https://thenightly.com.au/on/leadership Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Okine’s resume reads like that of a classic overachiever. He’s a comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and radio host, with Logie and ARIA award nominations and a critically acclaimed TV show to his name. But after doing just about everything in Australian media, he’s returning to where it all started - stand-up, for the first time in six years, with his new tour No. 10 Hope St, which touches on everything from family to failure and full-body ringworm. In this chat with Sacha Barbour Gatt, Matt debates dogs versus cats, reflects on going bald, and gets really candid about losing his mum when he was just 12.  Weekend list with Helen Smith Listener Kate TO WATCH: Beetlejuice  TO EAT: Bingsu dessert TO WATCH: Taskmaster UK series TO BUY: Mode Mischief  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a 17-year legal battle, Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has finally won her David vs Goliath fight with international popstar, Katy Perry.  In this episode, Katie recounts the moment it all began in 2009 -- celebrating the launch of her clothing label before opening a shocking cease-and-desist letter that threatened to shut down her business.   What followed was years of legal fights, emotional setbacks, and a roller-coaster court battle that stretched all the way to the High Court.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Headlines: Australian officials told to leave Israel and the UAE Australian towns run out of fuel amid Middle East crisis Families of Chinese backpackers killed in Queensland floods to travel to Australia Grace Tame says she has no more speaking engagements, blames ‘smear campaign’  How much Super you need to retire 'comfortably' revealed The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting Further listening from the headlines: Will petrol hit $3 a litre?BONUS: Inside the life of the 'difficult' Grace Tame Deep Dive: Last week we brought you an inside look at all the drama surrounding the shock axing of the Kyle and Jackie O show.   After 25 years on air, it seemed the pair were no more ...    But in the week and a half since we covered the story, a LOT has changed.   In today’s deep dive, Sacha Barbour Gatt welcomes industry insider Craig Bruce back to The Briefing to discuss all the latest developments on the Kyle and Jackie O saga, and answer the question: is this just a massive publicity stunt? Last week's deep dive: 'Inside the Kyle & Jackie no show'  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can gamble on anything. Now you can even bet on the war in the Middle East. Concern is growing over a dangerous new form of prediction markets, where users are anonymous, and crypto is the only currency. There are even claims of insider trading, where players make billions betting on military strikes and a country's next move in a major war...  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Karoline Thomsen from UNSW to explain how this popular platform works and the dangerous fallout.  Headlines:  Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced an extra 100 million litres of fuel a month will be made available as concerns grow over Australia’s fuel supplies in the wake of the Middle East war Australian software giant, Atlassian, has confirmed it’s slashing 1600 jobs Former ASIO boss, Dennis Richardson, has abruptly resigned from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trita Parsi, foreign policy analyst and Quincy Institute leader focused on US–Iran relations, unpacks the deep historical roots of the Iran conflict. He traces 1953 coup fallout, the 1979 revolution and Iran’s regional alliances. He explains why external attempts to topple Tehran keep failing and why the war’s end is unlikely to be quick.

Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief of The West Australian and federal politics analyst. She explains the sudden Nationals leadership change and why One Nation’s surge is reshaping rural seats. Discussion covers Matt Canavan’s challenge to revive the party, his style and messaging, and the risks of defections and declining support in key electorates.