The attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump

Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the planet, but did you know it contains the most toxic compound on earth? If it's so dangerous, why is it safe to use?  In this bonus episode courtesy of the Science Briefing, Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Cosmos magazine journalist Jacinta Bowler to talk about the science behind botox, the risks associated with it and the research that is making it safer.   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Jun 20239min

On Sunday night a horror bus crash in the Hunter Valley took the lives of ten people with 25 more being transported to hospital. The community is in shock as the coach was taking home guests from a wedding. The driver has been charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death, driving in a dangerous manner and negligent driving occasioning death. Local resident Gerard McMillan and LiSTNR NSW News Editor David Dollin who was in court joins us to explain to terrible tragedy.   Headlines: Trump pleads not guilty over classified documents Katy Gallagher denies she misled parliament JPMorgan Chase announces settlement with Epstein victims New Beatles record to be released thanks to AI   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jun 202322min

Orcas have been sinking ships off the coast of Portugal and Spain—with at least three attacks happening in the last month. Scientists believe it could just be a game or fad, although one theory is a bit more outlandish: a female orca may have been traumatised by being hit by a rudder and is now taking ‘revenge.’ Either way, it’s believed she’s the originator of the practice and has taught the rest of her pod how to do it. We find out exactly what’s going on with Luke Rendell from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Headlines: Bus driver in horror crash to face court Support for Voice falls below majority Trump to be arraigned over felony charges Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died Djokovic becomes 23-time grand slam winner   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Jun 202320min

Maria Thattil has always felt like an outsider looking in, despite being very much immersed in the world of modelling, television, writing and influencing. Maria is a queer, South-Asian woman, the daughter of migrant parents and a former Miss Universe Australia - who stands a petite five foot three in a world of 6 foot something beauty pageant contestants. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Maria explains what it was like to be told she wasn’t Australian enough to be Miss Universe, her experience on coming out on reality TV and her new memoir Unbound.    THE WEEKEND LIST: Watch: The Wonder on Netflix Read: How Can You Overcome Impostor Syndrome? You Don’t  Watch: The Clearing on Disney+ Listen: Blak Matters podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jun 202334min

Since the dawn of the space age in the 1950s, we have launched thousands of rockets and sent even more satellites into orbit, with many still circling our planet. This has created an ever-increasing risk of collision as we continue to launch more, leaving us wondering if space junk could crash on earth. Dr Matt Agnew, astrophysicist and author of Dr Matt’s guide to life in space, joins us to explain the dangers of space junk.    Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jun 202317min

Brad Guy fell 15,000 feet and somehow survived. As he navigated a brutal recovery, he initially shut his whole family out of his life, until he realised the hold PTSD was having on him. In this incredible interview he explains how trauma works and he overcame it to live a fulfilling life. For crisis support - Lifeline 13 11 14 Headlines: Scott White sentenced over 80s manslaughter Assange close to extradition after appeal loss Albanese government facing heat over Higgins texts ACT bans intersex surgery on children Queensland premier opens up about miscarriage   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jun 202321min

There’s been a worrying rise in police killing and injuring people in the line of duty. Including the recent tasering of 95-year-old great grandmother Clare Nowland. Hearing about such cases on the news is a nightmare for Leesa Topic, whose 22-year-old daughter was shot dead by NSW police outside a Hungry Jacks in 2015, in a response condemned as “entirely inappropriate” by a coroner. Leesa and Terry Goldsworthy, an Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, join us to explain what’s happening within the Australian police force.  Headlines: Prince Harry finishes eight hours of testimony   Controversy over Higgins pay out Economy in dire straits LIV and PGA golf tours merge Nazi symbols to be banned   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jun 202322min

Porn addiction isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but psychologists are seeing more and more people whose lives are dictated by when they can get their next dopamine hit from porn.   You’ll hear from man we called “Julian” and how porn addiction took over his life. He was so desperate to get help that he turned up to an alcoholics anonymous meeting for support. We also speak with Jane O’Keeffe, consulting psychologist for sex and porn addiction at South Pacific Private. In this episode of the Briefing, what to do if you or someone you love has a porn addiction.   Headlines: Prince Harry makes historic court appearance   The RBA raises rates again Australian surfer avoids Indonesian jail Commonwealth bank pays spam fine BoM declares El Niño alert   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jun 202319min