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Being a vet and working with animals might seem like a dream job...but vets are at a higher risk of emotional distress and burnout...and the pandemic has made it worse. We’re joined by Dr Warwick Vale, CEO and President of the Australian Veterinarian’s Association to look at what’s causing vets to leave the industry and what can be done to fix it. Jess Batt is a vet in far north QLD who tells us the type of pressure vets are under and why so many are walking away from the job. Everyone loves their pets, and it’s why vets are so important. The question is, do THEY get the love and support they need? TODAY'S HEADLINES Growing speculation of extension to VIC lockdown Uncertainty over aged care vaccine rollout China tells Australia and NZ to stop interfering House prices hit new heights Cormann takes over OECD Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kesä 202119min

Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been plagued by problems. First it was difficulty sourcing vials, and then people across the world started developing blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca shot. Rachel Clun, the Federal Health Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age joins us for an update….to bring you the latest developments and to determine once and for all if we should be lining up to get the jab. The government is urging us all to roll up our sleeves to get the Coronavirus vaccine. Where, when, how and why on today’s Briefing. TODAY'S HEADLINES ‘No jab, no job’ considered for aged care sector Christian Porter drops ABC defamation battle Australia/NZ claim united front on China China raises child limit to three Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Touko 202120min

Are Geriatric Millennials the heroes the world needs? Geriatric millennials are generally people born in the early 1980s and they make up some of the world’s leading CEOs including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. Often defined as “weathered internet veterans” they can still keep up with the latest tech trends while holding onto traditional communication skills. Todays guest Erica Dhawan explains that by having a foot in both worlds, geriatric millennials are becoming the “linchpins of changing workplaces. On todays episode we find out more about the geriatric millennial, and why they need this particular title. TODAY'S HEADLINES Melbourne outbreak spreads to aged care Morrison meeting with Ardern in NZ Israel parties closer to ousting Netanyahu Capitol protestors say they were duped into riot Tennis star Osaka faces tournament ban over press snub Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Touko 202121min

Rove McManus is undoubtably one of Australia’s favourite TV personalities of all time, popularising the US format of late-night television on our own soil before taking on the medium in the States. Having also been an early platformer to the likes of Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake, Andy Lee and Judith Lucy; and executively produced The Project, Rove also knows talent and opportunity when he sees it. Needless to say, his television career has shaped much of the traditional landscape we see today. Jamila Rizvi sits down with Rove to talk about his comeuppance, sticking to his guns, grieving in public and what’s left on his TV bucket list. THE WEEKEND LIST: Listen: PNAU’s “Stranger Love” Budjerah Watch: Girls5Eva (Stan) Do: Educate yourself for National Reconciliation Week Watch: Lego Master (9Now) Send us your recommendations on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Touko 202126min

Coal mining employs around 50,000 people directly... so why does coal dominate Australian politics?! It came up again at the weekend’s NSW by-election where Labor got smashed and the Nationals were re-elected. Kosmos Samaras is a former Labor strategist and is a director at the political consultancy firm Redbridge. He provides a fascinating insight into why these electorates hold such massive influence. There are around 240,000 people employed by the mining industry in Australia. 50,000 in coal... but there’s 250,000 who work in arts and recreation - health care for example employs 1.8m but they don’t seem to be swinging elections as voter block... so what’s going on? The answer lies in a surprising insight into the psyche of rural Australia. TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria enters first day of lockdown Federal government slammed over vaccine rollout Court finds young people should be protected from climate crisis De belin free to play after prosecutors drop charges Japanese doctors warn of Olympic Covid variant Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Touko 202125min

Of all the things to destabilise Bitcoin... it turns out the environment has been a key factor. The digital currency has seen some wild price drops over the last two weeks. It peaked at 63,000 USD in mid-April and since then it’s dropped as low as $31,000. Dr Sean Foley, Associate Professor of Finance at Macquarie University, joins us to explain why. Dr Foley says mining for Bitcoin around the world, currently consumes half the electricity of Australia’s entire yearly usage. Could the environment bring about Bitcoin’s demise? TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria bracing for more restrictions as government considers lockdown Holgate backs Senate bid to have PM apologise Uncertainty over Melissa Caddick’s remains Shell ordered to cut emissions by Dutch court Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Touko 202121min

Monica Dux has written a book called Lapsed... about walking away from Catholicism, her childhood religion. It’s a relevant story in today’s world because Catholicism in Australia has been in slow decline over the last 50 years... but at 22% of all Australians, it’s still the biggest single religion in Australia and it’s held ground much better than the Anglican Church. It’s partly about growing up Catholic... but it’s more about why it has such a hold over people... even once they think they’ve left it behind. Losing your religion is not as easy as you think. TODAY'S HEADLINES Covid restrictions in Melbourne amid fears of MCG spread Wave of sex crime allegations hits politics Hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders affected by blackouts Sorry day: Greens call for Stolen Generation compensation George Floyd anniversary marked in the US Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Touko 202119min

Violent protests have broken out on the streets of Colombia. Demonstrations about tax reform have turned into massacres on the streets. Neighbourhoods have become battlegrounds as Colombians fight with police and the military – and the government struggles to maintain order. Alexandra Phelan is an expert on Colombian politics. We learn what the protests are about, and what the government will need to do to quell the violence. Today’s Briefing is a response to one of our listeners, Carol, reaching out via Instagram. Send us a message via our DMs. We want to tell YOUR stories. TODAY'S HEADLINES Victorians told to be vigilant as race starts to find missing Covid link Fitzgibbon calls on Labor to take a different approach, as NSW leader Jodi McKay on borrowed time. Australia packs up Kabul embassy Aung San Suu Kyi makes first court appearance Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Touko 202119min