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In last week’s federal budget papers, we discovered the government plans to keep our international borders closed until at least mid-2021. When can we realistically begin to plan to go back overseas? We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews – and we ask why the government is not providing more information on the timeline for international travel. We also speak to Tim Byrnes, an Australian who fled to Russia via New Zealand. What is the motivation for stopping us travelling? Surely, it’s the decision of the person leaving Australia Or is it? TODAY'S HEADLINES UN calls ceasefire as Israel says it won’t back down Government hits back at border criticism PM backs QANTAS testing despite Covid confusion Sydney Covid rules relax despite no news on mystery cases Indonesian fishermen rescued from WA coast OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tanya Hennessy is one of the funniest (and busiest) people in Australia. As well as being a podcaster, radio host, TV presenter, comedian and author, Tanya also counts makeup guru and an “adults should be able to eat children’s meals” campaigner in her pursuits. Jamila Rizvi and Tanya discuss her latest book Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie Louise, women in comedy and whether her career is what she expected. THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen (podcast): Linda Marigliano’s Tough Love podcast Watch: Call My Agent! (Netflix) Watch: The Flight Attendant (HBO Max) Cook: Yotom Ottolenghi’s vegan recipes Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In March/April last year, 33,000 homeless people were given emergency Covid accommodation around the country. It was amazing to watch; thousands of people taken off the streets or from couch surfing situations, put in nice hotels. At the time, people in the sector were hoping this moment would be a circuit breaker that could end homelessness. We’re joined by Katherine McKernan, CEO of Homelessness NSW; and Paul McDonald, CEO of Anglicare Victoria. So did we seize the opportunity... how many of those people have been thrown out of their hotel rooms and back onto the streets? TODAY'S HEADLINES Labor promises billions for housing Signs Israel considering land invasion Linda Reynolds to be interviewed over Higgins case Moderna vaccine to serve as booster NSW government promises aid to fight mice OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We go right to the top today to question the Finance Minister Simon Birmingham about Tuesday night’s budget. Some key questions: Where was the money for a quarantine facility; will we all be vaccinated by the end of the year; when will the borders open; and what about our struggling uni sector? Following up from Wednesday’s episode focusing on what’s in the Budget for our listeners, today it’s about what’s missing from the big-spending future outliner. TODAY'S HEADLINES Government sells Budget vision PM accused of being vague on vaccine rollout Fears of Israel/Gaza war Senior republican removed after criticising Trump Ellen to end show next year OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Last night’s federal budget was handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. What does it mean for you? Why do we no longer focus on surpluses? How much impact has the pandemic had on the nation’s bottom line? And has it addressed the critical issues facing ordinary Australians – things like housing affordability and the cost of living. On today’s Briefing, a federal Budget special. What it means for you. TODAY'S HEADLINES Budget: "Australia coming back" Big spending on Covid, aged care, childcare and mental health Melbourne and Adelaide on edge over Covid case India Covid strain spreading globally OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A story of courage, perseverance and bare-knuckle fighting. From seven years detained on Manus Island... to elite fighting in America... this is the story of Ezatullah Kakar Two weeks ago, Ezatullah stepped into the ring for his first fight in America’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship... and he won in 33 seconds!!! Eza joins us from the US to talk about his journey. We’re also joined by the former Socceroo, Craig Foster to talk about Australia’s refugee program – and our lost opportunities. Ezatullah was a champion kickboxer in Pakistan before violence in his region forced him to get on a boat from Malaysia in 2013. He arrived when we started turning boats around. This is his story. TODAY'S HEADLINES Budget: government warns size of NDIS funding ‘unsustainable’ First round of India legal challenge dismissed Rocket attacks in Israel/Gaza De belin to face court again after trial stalemate Nepal asks Everest climbers for oxygen tanks OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Imagine a world where humans are infertile. Where technology is the only way to conceive. Where sperm counts get to zero. It sounds like the plot of a bad sci fi film but according to American Professor Shanna Swan, it’s real life … and it could happen sooner than we think. Dr Shanna Swan is a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She’s spent decades researching reproductive health and she’s written a fairly alarming book. It’s called Countdown. How our modern world is threatening sperm counts. Well, is it? TODAY'S HEADLINES Borders to stay closed until 2022; billions for women and infrastructure under budget plan Olympians getting vaccinated from today Afghan bombing death toll at 60 NASA hits out at China over rocket landing OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Australia fell in love with Rob Mills on Australian Idol’s first season in 2003. He’s since gone on to nab some of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, appear on numerous television shows including his iconic role of Finn Kelly on Neighbours and more recently, dabble in storytelling. Jamila Rizvi and Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills discuss his journey post-Idol, his meet-cute with girlfriend Georgie Tunny and where to next for the born entertainer. THE BRIEFING BUCKET LIST: Listen: Forever Isn’t Long Enough by Alfie Templeman Watch: See What You Made Me Do on SBS On Demand Play: Monopoly Deal Donate: Give India towards the country’s COVID crisis Send us your recommendations for The Briefing Bucket List on our Instagram @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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