Trump won’t kill Iran's leader ‘for now’ + Masked hitmen in suburbia

Afternoon Headlines: Australia is investigating "concerning" new tariffs from Trump on pharmaceuticals, QANTAS reveals around 5.7 million customers impacted by latest cyber-hack and Penny Wong refusing to confirm or deny reports she was targeted in a AI scam impersonating US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Deep Dive: The Reserve Bank’s shock decision to keep interest rates on hold took many by surprise, including some financial experts who predicted a 92% chance off a cut. So, what’s next and will the constant global uncertainity be a key factor in what happens with interest rates here in Australia. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by leading financial expert Sally Tindall from Canstar to unpack why rates were kept on hold this time and what the RBA is set to do next. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jul 12min

Wednesday Headlines: Democrats demand release of Epstein files as Trump hits out, Nagi Maehashi speaks out over her recipe in mushroom case, ‘Racist’ cop Zachary Rolfe responds to coroner’s findings, Queensland facing 54,000 workforce shortfall ahead of Olympic Games and the State of Origin decider is tonight! Deep Dive: Our 'underwater Chernobyl' Dead fish, vanishing oxygen, and what some are calling “underwater Chernobyl” - South Australia’s normally pristine coastline is facing an environmental crisis that’s been months in the making. A toxic algal bloom is starving marine life, threatening a $500 million fishing industry and a $10 billion tourism sector. Now, there are calls for the Prime Minister to declare a national disaster. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young about the scale of the crisis, why it’s being overlooked, and what needs to happen next. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jul 21min

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder, after serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jul 1min

Afternoon Headlines: RBA holds interest rates at 3.85 per cent, Donald Trump nominated by Benjamin Netanyahu for Nobel Peace Prize, and Scarlett Johansson becomes the highest grossing actor in Hollywood. Deep Dive: Why did Erin Patterson murder her family members and think she would get away with it? Questions are continuing on whether the 50-year-old will appeal her conviction, after a jury found her guilty on three murder charges and one for attempted murder. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro to unpack why the mushroom murder trial captured the attention of millions around the world. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jul 14min

Tuesday Headlines: Erin Patterson guilty of murder, 100 families may sue childcare centre over Joshua Brown alleged abuse, Death toll from Texas floods surpass 90 as locals campaign for early warning systems, Borrowers to expect another round of relief following today’s RBA meeting, and Aldi is trialing grocery delivery in Australia. Deep Dive: Should all men be banned from working in childcare? Would a national register or mandatory CCTV help? And what should a worker do if they’re suspicious of a colleague? Jon Rouse spent decades in law enforcement, rescuing and protecting children worldwide from child sex offenders and exploitation networks. He knows how predators operate and where the weaknesses are in our systems. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with Jon about why the childcare industry isn’t detecting offenders and the red flags we should all know. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jul 23min

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder, after serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jul 1min

Afternoon Headlines: NT coroner hands down findings into 2019 Yuendumu police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and Trump's Department of Justice and FBI concluded there is no evidence Jeffrey Epstein kept a “client list” Deep Dive: Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder after serving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Making her one of Australia’s worst mass murders. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by associate professor and criminologist Xanthé Mallett from CQUniversity to explain the verdict. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jul 13min

Monday Headlines: Jewish leader wants mandatory antisemitism training introduced after spate of antisemitic attacks in Melbourne, a Queensland zoo worker is stable after being mauled by a lion, death toll from Texas floods climbs, Alex de Minaur faces off against Novak Djokovic tonight at Wimbledon! Deep Dive: Disheartened tenants and advocates are calling for a national crackdown on dodgy real estate practices, including doctored property pictures and overboard rental applications. One state’s hoping to pave the way, introducing new legislation to clamp down on the tactics and aiming to give tenants more rights when looking for a home. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with NSW Tenants Union CEO Leo Patterson Ross and NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson about the changes on the way, and whether it’ll make a difference. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jul 22min