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Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day twenty-seven of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Jun 1min

Afternoon Headlines: US President Donald Trump bans 12 countries from the US, Senior Coalition members hit back at former Liberal Party Leader Alan Stockdale over comments on assertive women and Perth banned the hiring of E-Scooters after man's death Deep Dive: This week the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or AHPRA announced sweeping new rules for the cosmetic industry, putting dodgy operators on notice. The new regulations come into force in September and will apply to a number of cosmetic procedures including injectables, fillers and some dental work. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Dr Jack Zoumaras, a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, on what these new changes mean and how to choose a safe and reputable operator. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Jun 14min

Thursday Headlines: NSW gamblers now losing $24 million to pokies every day, future of Tasmanian Premier and AFL team hangs in the balance, Australia’s defence force chief issues new warning, Enhanced Games hits back at World Aquatics, and Hungry Jacks trials AI drive-thru in Sydney. Deep Dive: Australia now has the highest rates of early-onset bowel cancer globally, with the number of people diagnosed under 50 growing each year. A recent study found Aussie Gen Z’ers and Millennials are up to three times more likely to develop the disease compared to those born a few decades prior. Experts are now trying to find out why. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks to one of the co-authors of the study, epidemiologist Professor Mark Jenkins, about what might be behind the rise, and one of the young Aussies who beat the disease. Further listening from the headlines: Like the Olympics, but on steroids. Meet the Enhanced GamesWe’re training AI to blackmail us Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Jun 22min

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day twenty-six of the trial in under two minutes. You can access the Butterfly Foundation if this raises any issues for you on 1800 33 4673 or webchat. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Jun 1min

Afternoon Headlines: GDP slow growth as economists predict further interest rate cuts, Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging and $70 million Oz Lotto has finally been found Deep Dive: The powerful bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk seems to be over, after the tech billionaire left the White House and lashed out at the US Government on social media. So, what went wrong and how did a powerful entrepreneur end up with a key job in The White House? In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Political Expert Henry Maher who claims The US President played Elon Musk with dire consequences for US democracy. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Jun 14min

Wednesday Headlines: Samantha Murphy’s accused killer given trial date, Australia’s economic growth downgraded as the OECD singles out our housing crisis, calls for government intervention into e-scooters, the TGA's expanding the use of Mounjaro, and record Ashes ticket demand causes drama for fans. Deep Dive: Young Australians are among a growing group of critics calling on Australia's Environment Minister, Murray Watt, to walk back a 40-year extension granted to Woodside's controversial gas project in WA. The decision sparked backlash from environmental advocates, Indigenous communities, and cohorts of Aussie youth who say it undermines Australia's climate commitments and threatens cultural heritage sites. The criticism saw Woodside’s own CEO further fuel the controversy, accusing young climate activists of being hypocrites for opposing fossil fuels but happily consuming fast fashion. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks to Jordan Rowand from the Australian Youth Climate Coalition about the contentious project, and why they want Murray Watt to back out of the deal.Further listening from the headlines: The Easey Street murders explained Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Jun 21min

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day twenty-five of the trial in under two minutes. You can access the Butterfly Foundation if this raises any issues for you on 1800 33 4673 or webchat. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Jun 1min

Afternoon Headlines: Minimum wage going up by $32 a week, Erin Patterson continues to give evidence in murder trial and Bluey Lego has arrived in Australia. Deep Dive: The sale of illegal tobacco is skyrocketing and has been linked to crime waves across the country. The NSW Premier says one solution is to cut back on the federal excise on legal cigarettes, but some experts are slamming the move saying we need to shut down the supply chains and follow South Australia’s lead. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Public Health expert Professor Becky Freeman who says cheap illegal cigarettes are also having a serious impact on our health with devastating long-term consequences. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Jun 10min