Why South Korean teachers are at breaking point
15,000 people dressed in black attended an illegal rally on Monday in Seoul.This massive protest was triggered after three teacher suicides happened in South Korea in as many months. The first was a y...
7 Sep 202321min
Don't F**k with cats: Plibersek's plan to protect native species
In this extra, headlines-free episode of The Briefing: the federal government's plans to declare war on feral cats. Today is National Threatened Species Day and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek ha...
7 Sep 202312min
Is the honeymoon over for Labor?
Anthony Albanese’s personal approval has dropped under the 50 per cent mark for the first time since he was elected Prime Minister. It’s as Labor battles fires on multiple fronts including their Qatar...
6 Sep 202319min
Can democracy in the US survive another four years of Trump?
In this extra, headlines-free episode of The Briefing: Donald Trump refuses to acknowledge he lost the 2020 election, so would his re-election lead to the demise of democracy? The United States like...
6 Sep 20238min
The Summer Ahead: Can our power grids stand the heat?
We're facing down the prospect of rolling blackouts this summer, with temperatures expected to break records. To find out about just where we’re at with our energy mix, we speak with Professor Samanth...
5 Sep 202319min
Will Alan Joyce's early departure save Qantas from a crash landing?
In this extra, headlines-free episode of The Briefing: Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was due to retire in November, but made the stunning announcement this morning he was stepping down today. The news comes a...
5 Sep 202312min
Behind the Farnham hit that's become the 'Yes' campaign's anthem
As John Farnham’s anthem becomes the theme song for the Yes campaign we reveal the story behind the song. Turns out it was written by a British musician after he slept in for a protest! Tom Tilley get...
4 Sep 202319min
Emptying your wallet to fill up the tank: Why is petrol so expensive?
Around the country, drivers are forking out an average of $2.05 a litre for petrol, while some unlucky Aussies have had to pay prices as high as $2.38 a litre. In this extra, headlines-free episode of...
4 Sep 20239min
