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During the Black Summer bushfires, Former NSW fire chief and long-time volunteer firefighter Greg Mullins emerged as a critical voice in the debate about how Australia should respond. Now, in a new book, Greg is sharing his experiences from a career spent fighting fires and a warning of what’s to come. On today’s episode, he breaks down what it’s like to face a mega-fire and shines a light on the hard truths of human-caused climate change and what we should do about it. TODAY'S HEADLINES NSW issues warning to unvaccinated as extended roadmap released PM uncommitted on attending Glasgow climate summit Trump administration considered kidnapping, killing Julian Assange: report UK gripped by fuel shortage Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Sep 202120min

Australia hit the milestone 50 percent double-dose vaccine rate last Friday. It means we're just around the corner from getting our freedoms back. We can finally start to wonder what life will be like once the pandemic is over. Dr Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specialising in health and the intersection of bioethics and popular culture. Dr Elizabeth wrote recently for the Readers Digest about what life will be like….and Dr Nisha Makkar, is a Sydney paediatrician who is now based in Europe. Dr Nisha went from strict lockdowns in Sydney’s southwest, to dining al fresco in Rome….!! What will life be like post-pandemic for things like romance, travel and work. Dare to dream people….freedom’s coming!!! TODAY'S HEADLINES Returning PM promises climate plan ahead of Glasgow summit Australia not considering Taliban ambassador for Canberra: PM VIC to trial business reopening with passports for fully vaxxed NSW backtracks on regional travel as lockdown rules eased Footy wrap Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Sep 202118min

Across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, AJ Clementine has almost 2 million followers, educating her audience on her transgender experience. AJ began her transition at the age of sixteen and at eighteen was formally diagnosed with gender dysphoria. At 22 she underwent gender reassignment surgery after spending 18 months on a waitlist. Her new book Girl, Transcending is the story of a woman finding her way in the world, with promise and purpose. It shines a light on AJ’s part to self-acceptance and hopefully does the same for her many readers and fans, as Jamila Rizvi discovers. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Listen: Electric Easy podcast by QCODE Cook: Irish Soda Bread Watch: Little Fires Everywhere (Apple TV) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Sep 202123min

The divorce rate has been in decline in Australia for the last twenty years, but Covid has changed all that. In this Briefing, we’re joined by Jack Whelan, cofounder of The Seperation Guide who tells an astonishing story about the increase in people trying to find out how to break free from their relationships. Laura Smith, a mother who recently split with her husband, tells us about the pressure Covid placed on her relationship and why her husband decided to walk out on her and her daughter. Has Covid flipped the long-running trend in divorce rates in Australia…? TODAY'S HEADLINES Australia on track to open borders by Christmas Melbourne protestor tests positive to COVID-19 Three members of a Tamil family granted a 12 month bridging visa Aussie stars in cliff diving final Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Sep 202122min

Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie headed off on the trip of a lifetime, a van adventure across the US, last month. They’re social media influencers with more than a million followers between them. Laundrie arrived home without Gabby earlier this month, while her reported her missing on September 11. Her body was found at a national park in Wyoming last weekend. Laundrie is now missing. We’re joined by Walt Buteau, a reporter from WFLA TV in Florida who tells us police have now confirmed the cause of Gabby’s death was homicide. The search for Laundrie has been escalated. What made a seemingly happy couple detach and destroy their idyllic life? TODAY'S HEADLINES More aftershocks expected after Victorian earthquake Melbourne police brace for more protests PM Morrison meets with US military officials in Pentagon Sydney hospital outbreak includes ICU nurse Trump suing niece and NY Times Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Sep 202122min

Tom sits down with his co-host Annika Smethurst to take a deep dive into what motivates Scott Morrison, the man Annika has dubbed ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’. In this episode we hear about Morrison’s ability to make and sell difficult decisions, and his journey through the ranks of big business. This is a fascinating discussion about the Scott Morrison’s rise to the highest office in the land. Annika answers the question we all want to know, ‘will Scott Morrison win the election scheduled for the new year?’ TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria police prepare for more protests after second day of chaos Pfizer for kids by the end of the year as Australia seeks data QLD border bubble paused following latest northern NSW lockdown PM begins New York meetings as sub fallout continues Trudeau scrapes back in early election gamble Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Sep 202121min

Annika Smethurst’s new book on Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been released. Annika is a Briefing co-host and Walkley-award winning journalist. Tom sits down with Annika to take a deep dive into what motivates Scott Morrison, the man Annika has dubbed ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’. This is a fascinating discussion about the Scott Morrison’s rise to the highest office in the land. We learn about his childhood and what he was like at school. Did his friends see him as a future PM – and how did he chart his pathway to the Lodge? And what is the one skill he shares with Bill Clinton? TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria shuts down construction for two weeks following violent protest Acting PM Joyce backs Christian Porter for return to cabinet NSW Premier warns against complacency, says cases will surge Search continues for missing fiance in Petito case Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Sep 202120min

Deepfakes have been called the modern version of photoshopping… and they use a form of artificial intelligence called ‘Deep Learning’ to make fake images that look so real. Dr Mushhuda Glencross from the University of Queensland joins us to explain what they are, how they work, how to spot one… and why it can happen to anyone. But there’s a more sinister side to deepfakes. Noelle Martin was 18 when she was horrified to discover countless, doctored, sexualised images of herself online. Noelle has since become an activist and law reform campaigner on the issue, as well as the 2019 Young West Australian of the year. TODAY'S HEADLINES PM calls time on blind trust saga following Porter resignation Victoria unveils road out of lockdown NSW lifts restrictions for hotspot LGAs First all-civilian space mission touches down Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Sep 202122min