The Briefing

Three hundred and thirty-nine people lost their lives to drowning last year while a further 686 experienced a non-fatal drowning incident. Between December 1 and January 9 alone, 35 people drowned across Australia. It's a combination of a number of factors that create these scenarios.We’re joined by Dr Amy Peden - A research fellow at the School of Population Health, UNSW, a leader in drowning prevention research and advocacy, to find out what you can do to save someone whilst keeping yourself safe as well. In this episode of the Briefing, Australia’s drowning crisis.   Headlines: Over 40 people dead after Pakistan suicide bombing Opposing politicians launch No campaign against the Voice Rental crisis set to get worse after new Chinese studying laws Boris Johnson claims Vladimir Putin threatened him Bill Gates ABC interview Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan 202320min

Ozempic is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but social media influencers have now turned it into the most popular weight loss drug. Promotion of the drug has led to a shortage of supply with Australia's drugs regulator now investigating the matter. However, other issues have contributed to the lack of supply and influencers have promoted weight loss supplements for years. So why is TGA looking into the particular promotion of Ozempic?   In this episode we speak to public health advisor on nutrition, Professor Tim Gill, to find out what’s different about the promotion of this specific drug.   Headlines: Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open title Four dead in NZ floods Missing radioactive capsule in WA Good news for the Aussie tv and film industry.  Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jan 202318min

Chloe Fisher married her now-husband, Grammy-nominated DJ Fisher, in 2020. It was on their wedding night that Chloe fell pregnant for the first time. She would miscarry shortly after. It was from that point that Chloe, also a model, instagram influencer and entrepreneur, decided to use her platform to give voice to people who have lost pregnancies. Along with her friend and co-host Ellidy Pullin, they’ve created a community of listeners who support one another through their fertility journeys.Only 31-years-old, Chloe has now been through seven full rounds of IVF. She is determined, one way or another, to become a parent.   You can check out more from Darling, Shine! here.    For miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support head to https://www.sands.org.au/  or call 1300 308 307 for 24/7 phone support.    Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 202328min

Australia’s beer culture is almost embedded in Aussies from childhood, whether one of your parents is asking you to grab them a beer from the fridge or pass their stubby holder, having a cold one in hand is a standard practice. But over the last couple of years the rise of non-alcoholic or low alcohol drinks have boomed, with companies like Heaps Normal leading the way. In this episode of the Briefing, we’re joined by Andy Miller, co-founder and CEO of Heaps Normal. His company only began in 2020 - and now has now catapulted into a $57.5 million business. Today’s episode is all about how mindful drinking has exploded in Australia. Headlines: - Thousands march in Australia Day rallies- New Australian of the Year speaks out about men's body image issues- Body of missing Gold Coast Woman found- US commits to sending tanks to Ukraine- Aussies make it to men's doubles Aus Open final Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jan 202320min

Australians across the country will “celebrate” Australia Day today, January 26.  Many believe it ought to be scrapped as a day of celebration out of respect for Indigenous Australians who consider the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 as an invasion - a colonisation of First Nations.     Teela Reid, indigenous lawyer and practitioner in residence at Sydney University Law School.  In this long-form episode of the Briefing, Tom and Antoinette explore what the day means to Indigenous Australians.   What needs to happen for Australia to move forward together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Jan 202325min

Since December protests have rocked Peru as the former president Pedro Castillo was ousted after he attempted to dissolve the legislature to prevent an impeachment vote, and was replaced by President Dina Boluarte, his former vice-president. The anti-government protests against the new president have led to the closure of the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and the Inca trail.   We’re joined by Neil Giardino - a freelance journalist for ABC, BBC & Reuters.  He is currently in Peru and has been reporting independently in Peru since 2017   In this episode of The Briefing, we find out when Machu Picchu will be back on our bucket lists.   Headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albenese in Alice Springs 7th Qantas flight with issues Seven dead in second mass California shooting Dating apps safety roundtable   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jan 202324min

Twelve years ago, ‘cable gate’ was published by Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks.  251,000 confidential cables from the US State Department were released, disclosing corruption, diplomatic scandals and spy affairs on an international scale.   Assange claimed asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2012 and in 2019 was arrested on a US arrest warrant.  He has now been held for three and a half years in a high security British prison usually used for terrorists and members of organised crime groups.  We’re joined by Greg Barns SC, an Australian barrister, author, political commentator, to get the latest on Assange’s case.   Assange is wanted for 18 criminal charges and if convicted, he faces up to 175 years in prison. There are growing calls and pressure for the Biden government from both inside the United States and overseas, to drop Assange’s protracted prosecution.  So will 2023 be the year Assange is released?   Headlines: Qantas denies any issues with its flights Calls to block Kanye West visiting family in Australia  Police identify man believed to be US Lunar New Year shooter Peru closes famous tourists spot during deadly protests  Djokivic dominates De Minuar at Open   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jan 202320min

Having a nicotine addiction used to only be associated with cigarette smokers who’d have a pack a day and always try to bum a cig. Now vaping has become the newest nicotine addiction source, with a quarter of vapers in Australia having never smoked before.    We’re joined by Alyx Gorman, Lifestyle Editor at the Guardian, who found herself addicted to vaping after three years and at the peak of her addiction she estimated she was inhaling roughly the equivalent of a pack and a half of cigarettes a day.    In Australia it’s illegal to sell, supply or possess an e-cigarette or any liquid that contains nicotine in Australia without a doctor’s prescription. So how and why are they so readily available in Australia?   Headlines: Ten killed in California mass shooting Jacinda Arden hands Labour leadership over to Chris Hipkins Murray and Djokovic call for better scheduling in Australian Open Buckingham Palace reveals King Charles’ coronation details   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Jan 202319min