Inside the search for the missing Titanic sub
Rescue teams are continuing to frantically search for a missing Titanic tourist submersible with oxygen expected to run out today. The missing sub lost contact one hour and 45 minutes into the dive, with five people onboard. Chris White from the Australian Maritime College joins us to explain what it could be like for those onboard right now, and what might have gone wrong. Headlines: NSW cops under fire over tasering 'cover up' Indigenous deaths in custody to be reported in real time Lawyer X: why it looks like no one will be convicted WA to decriminalise abortion The Blues lose Origin II Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jun 202319min
As debate on the Voice rages, Victoria has another solution
The Federal parliament has voted on the legislation for the Voice Referendum which has to happen within six months. While this is a national Voice, Victoria has just voted in their own body quite similar to the voice called the First People’s Assembly of Victoria. Rueben Berg from the First People’s Assembly of Victoria joins us to explain the importance of state based bodies and Voice v Treaty. Headlines: Frantic search continues for Titanic tourists Lidia Thorpe to help write 'no' campaign pamphlet Hunter Biden charged with allegedly failing to pay tax Australia wins the Ashes Fantales to be discontinued Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jun 202320min
4 day work week: how it's gone in Australia
26 organisations across Australasia have been trialling the four day work week and the results are in. The idea is employees get 100% of the pay for working 80% of their previous hours in exchange for a commitment to maintain 100% productivity. We'll find out how you practically implement the four day work week with Wendy Green from Momentum Mental Health, a business in southern Queensland, as well as Australasian CEO Charlotte Lockhart. Headlines: Bride and groom issue statement after bus tragedy Voice referendum bill passes the senate Time is running out for PFAS claimants Major search for Titanic submersible underway East coast faces coldest days in five years Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Jun 202319min
Jan Fran's sister shares her best tax hacks for max cash back
It's almost the end of the financial year and that means lodging a tax return. But before you do, Jan Fran takes us through five tax hacks with her accountant sister Helen- helping you minimise the tax you pay and maximise the return you get back. Headlines: David Van facing down calls to leave parliament The Voice referendum debated in the Senate US top diplomat in China for first time in five years 27-year-old in custody over Noosa man's death 1385 dachsunds break world record Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jun 202318min
Montaigne is sceptical of fame
Jessica Alyssa Cerro was born and raised in the Hills District in Sydney. The child of an Argentinian, professional football-playing father and a Filipino, music loving mother, they were always going to march to the beat of their own drum. Today, you’re more likely to know them as Montaigne, the Aria award winning artist twice selected to represent Australia at Eurovision and subject of this year’s Archibald Prize winning artwork. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Jessica explains why they chose the name Montaigne and their relationship with fame. THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: Deadloch on Prime Video Watch: Carry-on for 5 weeks on insta @lisecarlaw Watch: White men can’t jump on Disney+ Watch: Ed Sheeran doco The Sum of It All on Disney+ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jun 202331min
BONUS: Why DC stuck by controversial star Ezra Miller as The Flash
Ezra Miller's appearance on the red carpet of The Flash has caused controversy, with everyone continuing to ask why someone with such a chequered history has been allowed to headline such a massive film. The Flash is also expected to finish off this iteration of the DC Extended Universe which has so far failed to compete with the massive success of Marvel. We speak with Listnr's Justin Hill who hosts The Streaming Service about just what is going on.Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jun 202313min
Have trolls killed drag storytime in Australia for good?
Drag storytime events have been targeted by far-right groups with violent threats and protests forcing over ten events in the past six months to be cancelled in Australia or move online. Drag queen Frock Hudson joins us to talk about their experience with several of their story time events being cancelled and what’s being done about it. Headlines: Senator David Van removed from parliament Unemployment rate drops to 3.6% ASC releases transathlete guidelines Beyonce bumps up Swedish inflation Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jun 202324min
Berejiklian and Higgins: the spyware retrieving deleted phone texts
Have you wondered how we're getting access to all these personal text messages, recordings and detail from the Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann case. The Briefing has the answer and it involves the incredible Israeli spy technology Cellebrite, that sucks all the information out of your phone and most of us have no idea our police and government are using it. Author Antony Loewenstein of The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports The Technology Of Occupation Around The World, joins us to explain what’s happening. Headlines: Lidia Thorpe withdraws claim senator sexually assaulted her Drug bust: Police stop $1.7b worth of meth Lisa Wilkinson lodges complaint over Lehrmann interview Katy Perry v Katie Perry: singer to appeal trademark Kyrgios reveals mental health battle Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jun 202322min
