The Briefing

Afternoon Headlines: Australia is investigating "concerning" new tariffs from Trump on pharmaceuticals, QANTAS reveals around 5.7 million customers impacted by latest cyber-hack and Penny Wong refusing to confirm or deny reports she was targeted in a AI scam impersonating US Secretary of State Marco Rubio  Deep Dive: The Reserve Bank’s shock decision to keep interest rates on hold took many by surprise, including some financial experts who predicted a 92% chance off a cut.  So, what’s next and will the constant global uncertainity be a key factor in what happens with interest rates here in Australia.  In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by leading financial expert Sally Tindall from Canstar to unpack why rates were kept on hold this time and what the RBA is set to do next.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Headlines: Democrats demand release of Epstein files as Trump hits out, Nagi Maehashi speaks out over her recipe in mushroom case, ‘Racist’ cop Zachary Rolfe responds to coroner’s findings, Queensland facing 54,000 workforce shortfall ahead of Olympic Games and the State of Origin decider is tonight!  Deep Dive: Our 'underwater Chernobyl' Dead fish, vanishing oxygen, and what some are calling “underwater Chernobyl” - South Australia’s normally pristine coastline is facing an environmental crisis that’s been months in the making.  A toxic algal bloom is starving marine life, threatening a $500 million fishing industry and a $10 billion tourism sector. Now, there are calls for the Prime Minister to declare a national disaster.  In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young about the scale of the crisis, why it’s being overlooked, and what needs to happen next.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder, after serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes.   Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Headlines: RBA holds interest rates at 3.85 per cent, Donald Trump nominated by Benjamin Netanyahu for Nobel Peace Prize, and Scarlett Johansson becomes the highest grossing actor in Hollywood. Deep Dive: Why did Erin Patterson murder her family members and think she would get away with it?  Questions are continuing on whether the 50-year-old will appeal her conviction, after a jury found her guilty on three murder charges and one for attempted murder.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro to unpack why the mushroom murder trial captured the attention of millions around the world.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Rouse, a seasoned child safety expert and former child protection police officer known for dismantling a major pedophile ring, joins the discussion. He reveals why the childcare industry struggles to detect offenders and outlines alarming red flags that everyone should recognize. The conversation also covers systemic failures perpetuating child abuse and the importance of proactive measures, such as background checks and increased surveillance, to protect vulnerable children in childcare settings.

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder, after serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.   She pled not guilty to all charges.   In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes.   Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Headlines: NT coroner hands down findings into 2019 Yuendumu police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and Trump's Department of Justice and FBI concluded there is no evidence Jeffrey Epstein kept a “client list” Deep Dive: Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder after serving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Making her one of Australia’s worst mass murders.   In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by associate professor and criminologist Xanthé Mallett from CQUniversity to explain the verdict.   Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Headlines: Jewish leader wants mandatory antisemitism training introduced after spate of antisemitic attacks in Melbourne, a Queensland zoo worker is stable after being mauled by a lion, death toll from Texas floods climbs, Alex de Minaur faces off against Novak Djokovic tonight at Wimbledon! Deep Dive: Disheartened tenants and advocates are calling for a national crackdown on dodgy real estate practices, including doctored property pictures and overboard rental applications.  One state’s hoping to pave the way, introducing new legislation to clamp down on the tactics and aiming to give tenants more rights when looking for a home.  In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with NSW Tenants Union CEO Leo Patterson Ross and NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson about the changes on the way, and whether it’ll make a difference.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a chilling case in Melbourne has put the issue of child sex abuse into the national spotlight. A childcare worker has been charged with allegedly abusing young children in his care, leading to 1200 families being urged to have their young children tested for STIs.  IN 2022, LiSTNR released the critically acclaimed podcast documentary series The Children in the Pictures, which exposed the silent epidemic of online child sex abuse.   In light of recent events, we’re revisiting this crucial topic by bringing you episode 8, in which host Akhim Dev speaks with leading police and experts in the field. They give important insights and strategies we can take to better protect our children in an increasingly vulnerable world.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Wallis is big on three words - 'I’m not ok.' The founder of mental health charity Heart On My Sleeve went viral after having a raw very public breakdown and he’s been on a mission ever since. Since that moment, he’s studied psychology, started a global movement and written a book on how we can have better conversations around mental health. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Mitch explains the impact graphic content on social media has on us and why it took him years to finally sit down with a psychologist. Weekend list with Helen Smith and Chris Spyrou:  TO WATCH: Trainwreck doco series on Netflix TO TRY: Elevated matcha latte  TO WATCH (in a cinema): Jurassic World Rebirth  TO LISTEN: Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.