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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

Jamila Rizvi talks to Eddie Perfect, the Australian who took over Broadway with his musical adaptations of Beetlejuice and King Kong. He rose to Australian prominence as Mick Holland on Channel 10’s Offspring and a host of Playschool, all while proving himself as an esteemed comedian, performer, lyricist and writer - there’s not much Eddie doesn’t do. Now residing back in Melbourne, Jamila learns about Eddie’s move from New York, his Broadway successes and failures and the state of the Arts from COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Mar 202119min

This week has been one of the most tumultuous weeks in the British monarchy’s history. We take a look behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace, Highgrove House and Kensington Palace. Harry & Meghan kept referring to The Firm in their Oprah interview. Juliet Rieden is the Women’s Weekly’s Editor-in-Chief and Royal Correspondent. She takes us behind the walls of the palaces to find out who really pulls the strings. You’ll be surprised who is responsible for curtsy training. In Today's Headlines Prince William speaks out in defence of the royal family Australia's Covid vaccine rollout now likely to run into 2022 More protest deaths in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi accused of bribery NSW says QLD should not get cheap flights after border closures 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.

11 Mar 202121min

State governments across the country are changing defamation provisions. The laws haven’t been updated since 2005, when Facebook was still a frat house idea, and Twitter didn’t even exist. John-Paul Cashen from Thomson Geer Lawyers joins us to explain what the new laws mean for everyday Australians. Will they stifle, or encourage free speech? Today’s episode is an ‘explainer’ – a chance to dive deeper into the new laws determining what you can say about others, in the media and online. In Today's Headlines Commonwealth to fund cut price airfares to rejuvenate tourism industry Victorian coal-fired power plant to be replaced by giant battery Meghan Markle complained to ITV over Piers Morgan's comments 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.

10 Mar 202120min

We’re more burned-out than ever before. A pandemic and back to back climate crises have left us fed-up and exhausted. We’re joined today by the American GP and author Dr Amy Shah to find out why we’re so effing tired all the time. Is it diet? Or are some of us more prone to exhaustion than others? It’s time for all of us to shake of the burden of tiredness. Find out how, today. In Todays Headlines Buckingham Palace responds to claims made in Harry & Meghan's Oprah interview Meghan's dad weighs in on racism claims MPs and ministers in hospital around the country Kylie Moore-Gilbert breaks her silence on Iran detention 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.

9 Mar 202120min

Canberra has erupted with claims of toxic culture in the federal parliament – and the states are no better. So why would anyone choose to become a politician. We’re joined by WA MP Anne Aly who freely admits she’s not watched Question Time before being elected an MP. What’s the future look like in Canberra? Is it time the toxic culture in the corridors of parliaments – both federal and states – is overturned once and for all? In Todays Headlines Fallout continues from Harry & Meghan's bombshell interview Former foreign minister Julie Bishop backs SA Coroner's inquiry Businesses to get funding to hire tradies Massive covid savings to fuel economic recovery 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.

8 Mar 202122min