Day 35: Two-minute mushroom trial recap

Housing is the biggest living cost facing Australians. Despite the bluster, major parties aren’t offering anything to help people with the cost of rent.  Anglicare Australia has released its Rental Affordability Snapshot that found less than 2% of rentals are affordable for a full-time worker on the minimum wage. For a person out of work, it’s 0%. Anglicare Australia Head of Government Relations, Aaron Malouf, wants 500,000 social and affordable homes, which would provide a home for everyone. Without action, the social housing shortfall will only grow.  So what does the housing affordability crisis mean for you, and is it likely to get worse, before it gets better? Today's Headlines: - US Vice President to address Pacific Forum- Breaking China’s hold on clean energy- Top docs recommend masks- Gender pay gap: $1B a week- Succession leads Emmys nominations Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Jul 202219min

Boris Johnson has resigned as British prime minister after a series of scandals meant his party could no longer support him.       Latika Bourke, the Sydney Morning Herald’s UK correspondent, tells us Johnson will be remembered most for his role in Britain leaving the European Union.  He’s also known for partygate, where Johnson and his staff held parties in Downing Street while the rest of the country was under Covid lockdown.  So given Johnson’s reputation and history of poor decision making, how did he remain in office for so long?  And what will Great Britain look like under new leadership?  Today's Headlines: - Energy Forum begins in Sydney- Regulator cracks down on text scams- Almost half of flights delayed last week- Chris Dawson trial ends- Sri Lankan president to resign Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jul 202219min

14 people are in custody following the death of an 8-year-old girl in the Queensland town of Toowoomba back in January. Her parents have been detained since her death, and then last week 12 more people were charged with the child’s murder.   We’re joined by David Chen from the ABC Toowoomba bureau who has been following this story since Day One.  So in this episode of The Briefing, who are these people? And why are they turning their backs on legal representation? Today's Headlines: - Kyrgios loses Wimbledon to Djokovic- More Aussies eligible for antivirals - China blames coalition for frosty relationship- Grocery prices aren’t all bad- Leaked Uber documents expose company’s ruthless expansion tactics   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jul 202216min

Dr Neela Janakiramanan is a hand surgeon, based in Melbourne. The last two years have been trying for her and her colleagues, there is a significant physical and emotional toll of tending to patients during a once in a generation global pandemic.   Putting patients’ needs ahead of her own is what Neela believes in most, she’s a proud advocate for patient-focused care. She believes it’s an essential part of medical training, that young surgeons see patients as people, not just bodies to be operated on.These ideas are explored in her brand new novel, The Registrar, available at all good bookstores. The Registrar has the frenetic pace of a psychological thriller and offers a rare insight into the world of a surgeon-in-the-making, from one who has survived it.  THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: KIC POD Episode - Staying safe when travelling: how two sisters escaped attempted human trafficking DO: Visit Canberra   DO: Gift a nice night out at a restaurant, instead of a physical gift DO: Follow First Nations content creators   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jul 202234min

Western Sydney and areas in the NSW Illawarra and Hunter have been hammered by yet another round of devastating floods for the fourth time in 18 months.  So, is climate change to blame?  Or are we simply building in the wrong places?  We’re joined by Jason Evans, Professor at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales to explore whether the science is settled.  On this episode of The Briefing, is climate change to blame for the last week’s devastating floods? Today's Headlines: - Boris Johnson resigns- Kyrgios to play Wimbledon final- PM will treat Putin with ‘contempt he deserves’- Godfather actor James Caan dies- Nutbush world record broken Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jul 202220min

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders now have access to a new 24/7 national crisis support telephone service - 13 YARN The service is staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   Suicide accounts for 40% of all deaths of Indigenous children, and the suicide death rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is double that for non-Indigenous people. So in NAIDOC Week, we’re joined by Marjorie Anderson - National Program Manager Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Team Lifeline Australia, to discuss why it’s so important to have a crisis line dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the impact it’s already having. Today's Headlines: - Over 30s soon eligible for 4th Covid vaccine- PM defends EU trip amid floods- Flood-causing weather system to move off east coast- QLD: 12 refused bail after death of 8-year-old- Kyrgios blasts into the semifinals  Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jul 202220min

Everyone knows someone who’s getting Covid for a second time and epidemiologists are warning Covid is back on the agenda.  Why now? And how can you avoid it?  Catherine Bennett, Deakin University chair of epidemiology, joins us to talk about the new Omicron variant BA.5.  It seems to be making people sicker.  So why are we seeing an increase in numbers and should we be rolling up our sleeves for a fourth dose of vaccine?  Today’s Briefing is an episode we didn’t want to bring you. Today's Headlines: - UK government on brink of collapse- Sydney flood levels finally ease- 200k households in mortgage stress- 12 charged with the death of 8 year old girl- Kyrgios charged with common assault Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Jul 202220min

One of the most startling statistics from last year’s census was for the first time, fewer than half of Australians identified as Christian. 90% of Australians identified as Christians back in 1966 - and the number has been in decline ever since. The data shows it’s millennials turning their back on God. Today’s guest is Andrew Singleton, Professor of Sociology and Social Research at Deakin University. He says millennials now subscribe to a set of beliefs he calls "Whateverism". So on today’s Briefing, we explore Whateverism – what it means, and how it will shape our future. Today's Headlines: - Floods continue to wreak havoc in Sydney- Interest rates to climb 0.5%- Kyrgios through to Wimbledon quarters- Possible fourth Covid shot for under-65s Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Jul 202221min