The Toowoomba religious group whose members have been charged with murder
14 people are in custody following the death of an 8-year-old girl in the Queensland town of Toowoomba back in January. Her parents have been detained since her death, and then last week 12 more people were charged with the child’s murder. We’re joined by David Chen from the ABC Toowoomba bureau who has been following this story since Day One. So in this episode of The Briefing, who are these people? And why are they turning their backs on legal representation? Today's Headlines: - Kyrgios loses Wimbledon to Djokovic- More Aussies eligible for antivirals - China blames coalition for frosty relationship- Grocery prices aren’t all bad- Leaked Uber documents expose company’s ruthless expansion tactics Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Heinä 202216min
Dr Neela Janakiramanan tells us how to build a surgeon
Dr Neela Janakiramanan is a hand surgeon, based in Melbourne. The last two years have been trying for her and her colleagues, there is a significant physical and emotional toll of tending to patients during a once in a generation global pandemic. Putting patients’ needs ahead of her own is what Neela believes in most, she’s a proud advocate for patient-focused care. She believes it’s an essential part of medical training, that young surgeons see patients as people, not just bodies to be operated on.These ideas are explored in her brand new novel, The Registrar, available at all good bookstores. The Registrar has the frenetic pace of a psychological thriller and offers a rare insight into the world of a surgeon-in-the-making, from one who has survived it. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: KIC POD Episode - Staying safe when travelling: how two sisters escaped attempted human trafficking DO: Visit Canberra DO: Gift a nice night out at a restaurant, instead of a physical gift DO: Follow First Nations content creators Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Heinä 202234min
Is climate change to blame for devastating floods?
Western Sydney and areas in the NSW Illawarra and Hunter have been hammered by yet another round of devastating floods for the fourth time in 18 months. So, is climate change to blame? Or are we simply building in the wrong places? We’re joined by Jason Evans, Professor at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales to explore whether the science is settled. On this episode of The Briefing, is climate change to blame for the last week’s devastating floods? Today's Headlines: - Boris Johnson resigns- Kyrgios to play Wimbledon final- PM will treat Putin with ‘contempt he deserves’- Godfather actor James Caan dies- Nutbush world record broken Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Heinä 202220min
13 YARN: saving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lives
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders now have access to a new 24/7 national crisis support telephone service - 13 YARN The service is staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Suicide accounts for 40% of all deaths of Indigenous children, and the suicide death rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is double that for non-Indigenous people. So in NAIDOC Week, we’re joined by Marjorie Anderson - National Program Manager Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Team Lifeline Australia, to discuss why it’s so important to have a crisis line dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the impact it’s already having. Today's Headlines: - Over 30s soon eligible for 4th Covid vaccine- PM defends EU trip amid floods- Flood-causing weather system to move off east coast- QLD: 12 refused bail after death of 8-year-old- Kyrgios blasts into the semifinals Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Heinä 202220min
The Covid episode we didn’t want to bring you
Everyone knows someone who’s getting Covid for a second time and epidemiologists are warning Covid is back on the agenda. Why now? And how can you avoid it? Catherine Bennett, Deakin University chair of epidemiology, joins us to talk about the new Omicron variant BA.5. It seems to be making people sicker. So why are we seeing an increase in numbers and should we be rolling up our sleeves for a fourth dose of vaccine? Today’s Briefing is an episode we didn’t want to bring you. Today's Headlines: - UK government on brink of collapse- Sydney flood levels finally ease- 200k households in mortgage stress- 12 charged with the death of 8 year old girl- Kyrgios charged with common assault Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Heinä 202220min
Whateverism: what do millennials believe in?
One of the most startling statistics from last year’s census was for the first time, fewer than half of Australians identified as Christian. 90% of Australians identified as Christians back in 1966 - and the number has been in decline ever since. The data shows it’s millennials turning their back on God. Today’s guest is Andrew Singleton, Professor of Sociology and Social Research at Deakin University. He says millennials now subscribe to a set of beliefs he calls "Whateverism". So on today’s Briefing, we explore Whateverism – what it means, and how it will shape our future. Today's Headlines: - Floods continue to wreak havoc in Sydney- Interest rates to climb 0.5%- Kyrgios through to Wimbledon quarters- Possible fourth Covid shot for under-65s Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Heinä 202221min
Why has crypto crashed?
Bitcoin made a splash when it was first introduced in 2009. Since then, investors have sunk billions of dollars into cryptocurrencies. Although they were touted as being a hedge against inflation, they’ve been acting as risk assets in the recent downturn – and their value has dived with the sharemarket. Crypto’s price has fallen 70 percent since November. Paul Vigna, who writes on cryptocurrency for the Wall Street Journal, takes us through why the price has seen such a massive fall. He also explains what the future of crypto looks like – and how it could potentially drive innovation. The crypto crash on today’s Briefing and why it’s yet to become a global currency. Today's Headlines: - NSW residents hit by 4th flood in 18 months- PM visits Ukraine- Wimbledon: Kyrgios through to final 16- Australia hits 10k covid deaths- Ash Barty named person of the year at NAIDOC Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Heinä 202220min
Mim Rizvi spills the secrets on her sister
Miriam Rizvi is one third of the ARIA award nominated children’s band, The Beanies. The Beanies also have a podcast on the LiSTNR app or wherever you get your podcasts. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi interviews her little sister Mim. They dive into the pressures of growing up in a highly successful family, how imposter syndrome manifests in different ways and the lengths Mim went to supporting Jamila during a stay in hospital. For all the information on The Beanies upcoming live shows head to https://thebeanies.com.au/liveshows THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Only Murders in the Building – Season 2 on Disney+ WATCH: MasterChef Australia: Fan VS Favourites – Ten Play WATCH: Senior Year - Netflix READ: We’re not going back to the time before Roe. We’re going somewhere worse. - The New Yorker Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Heinä 202239min
