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Brooke Boney and Linda Marigliano, two of Australia’s most connected entertainment tastemakers, tell you what to think about the most important moments in culture this week. Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club is a book club for film, TV, fashion, politics, society and culture, food, literature, gaming, travel, relationships and mental health. From the biggest stories of the week to the ones you need to know about, Brooke & Linda give their authentic insider opinions and tunnel into the deeper issues behind the moments. https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/podcasts/brooke-and-lindas-dream-club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 20211min

News bulletins all weekend featured stories about an emerging Covid crisis in Papua New Guinea. We’re told hospitals are overwhelmed and doctors and nurses are becoming infected daily. We’re joined by Dr Gideon Kendino MBE, Manager of the Covid-19 National Control Centre in Port Moresby; and Kate Lyons, the Guardian Australia’s Pacific correspondent, to find out what’s going on, on the ground. Australia is sending emergency supplies of the Covid vaccine and specialist medical teams to help manage the crisis. Is PNG’s emergency soon to become Australia’s emergency…? In Today's Headlines East coast flood crisis worsens Australia's vaccine rollout ramps up today TGA approves local production of AstraZeneca vaccine Two Australians detained in Myanmar 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.

21 Mar 202118min

Jamila Rizvi talks to Brooke Boney, a Gamilaroi Gomeroi woman who hangs out in the living rooms of a quarter of a million Australians every weekday morning as Today’s entertainment reporter on Channel 9. She’s worked in the newsrooms of NITV, SBS and triple j, and is the co-host of ‘Brooke & Linda’s Dream Club’ with her best mate Linda Marigliano. Jamila and Brooke discuss the importance of March 4 Justice, racism in the royal family and the necessity to use your platform to speak your truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 202120min

A decade ago, the world watched the Arab world explode in a fever of protests and explosions. Millions marched in the streets to over-throw governments. But was it worth it? Hossam el-Halamaway is an Egyptian journalist and blogger living in exile in Berlin. He says social media might have informed the world, but it didn’t help the protestors. Peter Greste, the Australian journalist who was imprisoned in Egypt for 400 days says social media promises change, but ultimately is only a lens to view the emerging story. So where are we ten years after the Arab Spring, and what role did the new phenomena of social media play in the campaign? In Today's Headlines EU watchdog says AstraZeneca vaccine is safe Australia's vaccine rollout ramps up Newstart increase passes through the Senate Employment figures point to post-Covid jobs boom Mystery player in Sydney wins $50m Powerball prize The AFL season kicks off at the MCG 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.

18 Mar 202122min

Nations across Europe have paused the rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid jab after a handful of recipients suffered blood clots. Australia is heavily invested in the vaccine. Catherine Bennett - Deakin University Chair of Epidemiology joins us to assure Australians the vaccine is safe. She says people get blood clots everyday – and it’s not a game-changer in terms of the effectiveness of the vaccine. So where to for Australia? And is the pause in the rollout actually a strategy to keep supply for the European countries? In Today's Headlines Health authorities reassure Australians vaccine is safe after allergic reactions European countries making threats against AstraZeneca, to secure vaccine supplies Anti-terror arrests in Victoria Trump v Markle in 2024?? 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.

17 Mar 202119min

Covid has made us all anxious. We’re all seeking ways to be more mindful, more relaxed, more in touch with now. Could learning a musical instrument calm our nerves and leave 2020 behind?? 55-year-old GT inherited a piano from his mother and he has not stopped playing since he took it up. He says it’s changed his life. George Washingmachine, one of Australia’s premier musicians, tells us music transforms lives – and you’re never too old to pick up an instrument. Joe Thompson, a music therapist runs a program teaching guitar to vets and ex-firies to help with their PTSD. He tells us it’s all about calm. Learning a musical instrument could be the new you. And you’re never too old to do it. In Today's Headlines PNG Covid 'catastrophe' looms for Australia Hunt, Kelly: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe Prince Philip leaves hospital after four-week stay Coalition MP Nicolle Flint takes aim at ALP in farewell speech Facebook inks media deals with News Corp and Sky New 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.

16 Mar 202124min

Seven people, including six children, died in a horrific fire at Sydney’s Luna Park in 1979. Investigators at the time found an electrical fault was to blame. The ABC’s investigative journalist Caro Meldrum-Hannah is hosting a new three-part series investigating the blaze. She found the survivors, who for the first time, have had a chance to tell their story. The blaze erupted on a cold June night more than 40 years ago. It has never been adequately investigated – until now. Was it an accident, or arson? In Today's Headlines Thousands rally across Australia in support of women’s rights Christian Porter sues the ABC for defamation Germany, France and Italy have suspended the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine More protestor deaths in Myanmar 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.

15 Mar 202122min

The federal government is introducing strict new online bullying laws, designed to stop trolls. The problem is, they powers are too broad. The legislation will see sex workers, who advertise legitimately online, removed from most platforms. Lucie B is a QLD-based sex worker. She says it will impact her ability to make an honest living. Jarryd Bartle is a lawyer specialising in this space. He says the new laws are being prepared without adequate consultation. We’re all for stopping online bullying, but not if it’s at the expense of a totally legitimate industry. In Today's Headlines PM receives second Covid jab as new cases emerge Labor ahead in latest Newspoll after storming to victory in WA More protests in London in wake of woman's murder Women's rights protests across Australia today 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.

14 Mar 202121min