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Rarriwuy Hick is one of Australia’s leading young actors, she can speak seven languages and she’s part of the Home and Away family Rarriwuy is back with an exciting new project Erotic Stories on SBS in a role like she’s never played before In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Rarriwuy explains the significance of the role and reveals something she hasn’t even told her parents Weekend list  Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara Blackest Black Bite-sized Banana Pancakes The Shape of Dust: A father wrongly imprisoned. A daughter's quest to free him by Lamisse Hamouda Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV   Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Marras 202326min

Over the last few years there has been an explosion in the number of e-bikes and e-scooters across the country. But amidst a chain of recent fires linked to malfunctioning lithium batteries, what are the risks? And do we need restrictions on the sale of e-bike or e-scooter batteries until we know more about them?  On today’s extra episode of The Briefing, we’re joined by Professor Matthew Burke from the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Marras 202311min

The brutal murder of Lilie James at a Sydney high school shocked the country when it made headlines last month - but her killing was just one case among seven women who suffered violent deaths in October. In this episode of The Briefing, Tom Tilley speaks with the Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher about what the government believes should be done to stop it. 1800RESPECT Lifeline 13 11 14   Headlines: Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths Australia’s most wanted in Turkish police custody 20 Aussies escape Gaza; 65 still stuck A new Beatles song has been released thanks to AI   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Marras 202320min

It once dominated headlines, but almost two years on, media coverage of the war in Ukraine has significantly dropped off. And despite a waning interest in the Western world, the war continues - so what’s the latest?  On today’s extra episode of The Briefing, we’re joined by foreign affairs expert Dr Keith Suter to find out the latest on the war in Ukraine. Is there an end in sight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Marras 202311min

More than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas militants when the group staged a surprise attack on Israel on October 7th. Those taken hostage included Israeli civilians and soldiers, as well as foreigners caught in the attack. Five of those being held captive have been freed since the attack, following calls from Israel, human rights groups and the United Nations for their immediate release. But who is managing the complex negotiations surrounding the further release of hostages, and how will the coming weeks potentially unfold? In this episode of The Briefing, Tom Tilley speaks with Nizar Zakka, who personally experienced the ordeal of being taken hostage after being held in Iran for almost four years in 2015. Now president of Hostage Aid, he joins to explain how the process is unfolding and who is involved.   Headlines: At least 320 foreign passport holders leave Gaza Bulk-billing expands to young and vulnerable   Matildas cruise to the next stage of Olympic qualifiers Coles and Woolworths feature in Shonky awards   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Marras 202321min

A shortage of opportunity and an excess of crime - artists ONEFOUR have risen from troubled beginnings to become Australia’s first drill rap stars, winning international success and recognition for their distinctive music.  This is not, however, a simple rags-to-riches story.  A new documentary ONEFOUR: Against All Odds follows the group as they try to capitalise on the viral success of their music, despite losing members to jail time and aggressive opposition from the police.  In this extra episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by ONEFOUR's manager, Rick Simandjuntak, to speak about the group's music, and tell you why the police shouldn't be allowed to shut down artistic expression and that of drill rap music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Marras 202311min

Researchers have discovered a link between the advent of social media platforms and spikes in eating disorders. Over the last 20 years, people being hospitalised for eating disorders have jumped 400% with the biggest spike following the rise of TikTok. In this episode of The Briefing, Dr Veya Seekis from Griffith University breaks down the numbers with Katrina Blowers.   Headlines: Israel takes responsibility for refugee blast The US to regulate artificial intelligence   Justice for New Zealand Whakaari volcano victims Australia is in the grip of an eighth Covid wave     Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Loka 202319min

Victoria has become the first Australian jurisdiction to announce compensation for mothers impacted by the country's brutal historical forced adoption policies. Under the $138 million scheme, mothers affected by historical forced adoption practices before 1990 can apply for $30,000 in financial compensation, alongside counselling, psychological support and individual apologies. But what does the announcement mean for mothers impacted by the practices across the rest of the country?  In this extra episode of the Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by Jessica Steele from Shine Lawyers to explain the development, and what it means in the fight for justice for those involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Loka 202311min