Crown casinos: the fall of the gambling empire
The Bergin Inquiry in NSW has found Crown Casinos is not fit to hold a casino licence, meaning its new multi-billion dollar tower in Sydney is a white elephant We’re joined by The Age’s Nick McKenzie and former chair of the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Authority Chris Sidoti, to discuss Crown’s future. What’s next for James Packer? What will happen to the new tower – Sydney’s tallest building – at Barangaroo? And how and why was Crown granted the licence for Barangaroo in the first place? In Todays Headlines Facebook 're-friends' Australia JobSeeker going up but charity groups say it isn't enough Craig Kelly moves to crossbench giving the government a working minority Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip recovering from 'injection' OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Feb 202120min
The Pfizer vaccine rollout and you.
The Covid-19 vaccines have arrived. Tens of thousands of Australians will begin receiving jabs this week. We’re joined by Pfizer Australia’s Medical Director, Krishan Thiru, to take you through what the rollout will look like – and how Pfizer managed to get a vaccine up and running in such a short amount of time. The federal government hopes more than 80 percent of Australians will be vaccinated by October In Todays Headlines Fourth woman says she was assaulted by ex-Liberal staffer + reports he's been sacked Crown royal commission announced in Victoria as fourth director stands down JobSeeker increase expected to be announced today French dance giants Daft Punk announce split after 28 years OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Feb 202119min
An insider’s view of the WHO China Covid probe
The World Health Organisation commissioned Chinese experts and 17 international experts to conduct an independent investigation of the origins of Covid-19. One of the experts was Australian. We’re joined by Professor Dominic Dwyer who went to Wuhan, to the wet market and to the Institute of Virology – to find the source of the outbreak. He tells us what he and his colleagues learned about the virus and what we can learn globally from the mistakes made in China. In Todays Headlines Scott Morrison receives his first Covid shot as the vaccine rolls out across Australia Facebook in talks with the federal government over news bans Brittany Higgins expected to meet with federal police this week Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Feb 202120min
The Weekend Briefing with Colin Fassnidge
Jamila Rizvi talks to Colin Fassnidge, the popular celebrity chef, My Kitchen Rules judge and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant. The Irish chef has recently used his prominence to create a Sydney food drive through the coronavirus pandemic and talks candidly about mental health in hospitality. Colin also reflects on his relationship with Pete Evans, the change in mentality in professional kitchens, how his children have softened him and the ins-and-outs of reality TV shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Feb 202115min
The fallout from the Brittany Higgins scandal
Australia was shocked this week to learn a parliamentary staffer had been allegedly sexually assaulted in a minister’s office in parliament house in Canberra. We’re joined by the award-winning ABC journalist and host of the 4 Corners expose, the Canberra Bubble, Louise Milligan, who says she wasn’t surprised to learn of the allegations. Why is parliament house toxic? Why do women in politics tolerate boorish and abusive behaviour? Does the Prime Minister have the power to reform the parliament once and for all? In Todays Headlines Scott Morrison asks other world leaders to back Australia in Facebook fight JobSeeker rise to be locked in soon: report Texts cast doubt on claims Prime Minister’s office learned of alleged rape recently Tearful Serena Williams speaks after Australian Open semi-final loss OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Feb 202123min
Have the Bilo Tamil family been given a fair go?
Two asylum seekers arrived from Sri Lanka on separate boats almost ten years ago. They fell in love and married, had two children and settled in the small QLD town of Biloela. Three years ago the Federal government decided they were not entitled to visas and deported them. The family appealed – and it’s been mired in the courts ever since. The family is now in detention on Christmas Island. We talk to Immigration lawyer, Greg Hanson and a friend of the family, Angela Fredericks to try to determine if the family has been granted the one thing Australians hold dear – a fair go. In Todays Headlines Facebook bans Australians from viewing or sharing news Media giants strike deal with Google Victoria officially out of lockdown as calls increase for nebuliser inquiry Big names rolled at the Australian Open PM announces inquiry into alleged sexual assault at parliament house Pete Evans booted off Instagram. OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Feb 202123min
Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper
Every time there’s talk of lockdowns, Australians go into a frenzy, feverishly buying …. toilet paper. We’re joined by the clinical psychologist, Chris Basten, who explains why. Is it an existential threat to our pampered existence? Or is it exposing our insecurities. You’ll be fascinated by the psychological reasons for stocking up. Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper. In Todays Headlines Vic lockdown to end at midnight tonight while Andrews govt commits to stand-alone quarantine facility Tamil family thanks supporters as federal court keeps hopes of staying in Aust alive Secret inquiry to investigate Brittany Higgins rape allegations Djokovic says tennis season should be cancelled if quarantines continue OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Feb 202121min
Good v evil. The AI race to control the globe.
What will warfare look like in the future? Is artificial intelligence making us safer or making us more vulnerable? We’re joined by Max Heinemeyer, Director of Threat Hunting at the global cybersecurity experts, Darktrace. Everything you do makes you a target for AI collection. So what part is the gathering of that intel playing in our security, our vulnerability and the planet’s future. In Todays Headlines Liberal staffer says she was raped in Parliament House Rollout begins - Covid-19 vaccines arrive Tycoons in talks to run quarantine facilities Biloela Tamil decision to be handed down today Ash Barty through to Aus Open quarter finals Harry & Meghan to have another baby OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Feb 202121min
