How did our female swimmers become so dominant?
The Tokyo Games has been Australia’s most successful Olympics in the pool ever, with nine gold medals. In Rio, five years ago, we won three. In London, we won just one. The Australian swimming team has always been about the men – but in Tokyo, eight out of nine medals were won by female swimmers... which got us to number two in the world... behind the US with 11 gold... and 30 medals in total compared to our 20. Seven’s Nathan Templeton was poolside all week. He was the first person they spoke to after winning their events. So how did we do it? How did our female swimmers take us back to our best? TODAY'S HEADLINES Children to undergo testing as students form majority of QLD cases Labor and government push for different vaccine incentives Records broken on Square-Afterpay purchase Matildas out of Olympics after loss to Sweden Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Aug 202118min
Should surf clubs take money from oil companies?
Ampol is sponsoring Surf Lifesaving Australia. The giant oil company says its money will go to saving lives and its name will appear on the sleeves of surf club members on beaches right across Australia this summer. The wider surfing community says the clubs should not be taking money from oil companies that contribute to global warming. Sean Doherty is Chairperson of Surfrider Australia. He says he understands why Surf Lifesaving Australia is taking the money, but it’s not a good look. Social media erupted last month with people slamming Ampol AND Surf Lifesaving Australia. We make sense of the debate in today’s Briefing. If you have a view, join the discussion on Instagram. TODAY'S HEADLINES NSW pushes vaccine drive and eased restrictions for August Missing link in SE QLD cases troubles authorities on second day of lockdown Sky News banned from YouTube Australia’s most successful day at Olympics ever Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Aug 202117min
Osher Günsberg on what’s in a name, the importance of nurture and 'The Bachelor'
Osher Günsberg is a familiar face on Australian television, having hosted Australian Idol, The Bachelor franchise and Masked Singer Australia. However, off-screen, Osher is a much more complicated and complex man. He talks openly with Jamila Rizvi about his struggles with alcoholism and depression, finding spiritual connections in changing his name, his family life both now and growing up; as well as giving us in inside into The Bachelor. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Gossip Girl reboot (Binge) Watch: Never Have I Ever (Netflix) Listen: The Story of Hugo EP by JAWNY Do: Order a fancy meal from Providoor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul 202126min
Dr Nick Coatsworth: Your vaccine questions answered
There is so much information circulating about Pfizer, AstraZeneca and vaccines in general. No one knows what to believe. Dr Nick Coatsworth is former Deputy Chief Medical Officer….and Executive Director of Medical Services at Canberra Hospital. He features in the federal government’s ads urging us to get vaccinated. We invited our listeners to send in their questions and Dr Nick has answered them. Here are the answers to the questions that need asking. TODAY'S HEADLINES Troops called onto Sydney streets after record number of cases Experts release vaccine modelling to National Cabinet First images of jailed Australian in Myanmar Aussie track and field athletes cleared following Covid scare Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 202120min
What’s the story with Friendlyjordies?
One of our listeners asked us to do an episode on the Friendlyjordies story. Friendlyjordies is Youtube star, Jordan Shanks - a 31-year-old from Sydney. He started his satirical YouTube channel eight years ago, has half a million subscribers and has racked up 135m views. He’s part comedian part political commentator Friendlyjordies published a series of videos personally attacking the NSW deputy premier John Barilaro. Shanks is now being sued for defamation and his producer, Kristo Langker, has been charged with stalking Mr Barilaro. The producer was arrested by the NSW Police Fixated Persons Squad. We’re joined by Dr Keiran Hardy, counter-terrorism law and policy expert and lecturer at Griffith University to explain the fixated persons factor; and Michael McGowan, journalist at The Guardian who has covered developments in the Shanks/Langker cases. What’s the story with Friendlyjordies? TODAY'S HEADLINES Sydney suburbs put under strict rules as lockdown is extended Commonwealth boosts and expands emergency support payments $35 million payout for NT child detention inmates Record Olympic haul for Aussies in Tokyo Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Jul 202121min
Tradies' nightmare: a national timber shortage
Australia is currently in the middle of a massive timber shortage. It means the booming construction industry has had to hit the brakes. Angela Lillicrap, Chief Economist with the Housing Industry Association explains the reasons for the shortage; Mark Swadling from Sydney’s Swadling Timbers explains what it means for the industry; and Andrew Page, a builder tells us what it means for tradies and their customers. Small businesses across Australia are already on their knees in the wake of the pandemic, but could a timber shortage, attributed to things beyond the industry’s control, put even more pressure on tradies and the industry in general? TODAY'S HEADLINES Greater Sydney lockdown to be extended by four weeks NSW opens AstraZeneca doses to all adults Covid breach from ship crew at Perth hospital More swimming wins up for grabs after historic surfing competition Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Jul 202118min
Could Donald Trump reclaim the White House?
Donald Trump is back on the hustings in the US. He’s talking up his chances of reclaiming the White House. So, how likely is he to run again in 2024? Does he have the money? Does he have the support? Could one of his family members bump him from the top of the ballot paper? Ron Elving, is Senior Editor and correspondent on the Washington desk for NPR News. He breaks down the likelihood of Trump running again in 2024. What are the obstacles and could legal action derail Trump's campaign. TODAY'S HEADLINES VIC and SA lockdowns to ease tonight NSW police issue warning over second planned protest Sexual harassment training for politicians following workplace review BRS trial hears detail of villager death Titmus and Ledecky prepare for next pool showdow Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Jul 202119min
It's time to talk about dying with dignity
Next month, Independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich will introduce a voluntary assisted dying bill to the state’s parliament. Under the proposal, adults with a terminal illness that will cause death within six months, can access assisted dying with the approval of two doctors. Like recently adopted legislation in South Australia and Queensland, health practitioners can conscientiously object or decline to participate in assisted dying for any reason... including religion. Alex joins us to talk through the legislation. Nikki Gemmel has a strong view on the debate because her mum took her own life because of chronic pain. Nikki’s a well known author and wrote a book about her mum’s story called After. On today’s Briefing, we talk about bringing dignity to dying. TODAY'S HEADLINES Police tracking down anti-lockdown protestors NSW expected to extend Sydney lockdown after more deaths PM pushes AZ vaccine after ATAGI changes advice Olympic showdown: Titmus Vs Ledecky Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Jul 202117min
