The tracing app the government wants you to download

If someone was writing horrific abusive messages to you, would you out them? Post the message publicly with their name? ... what if they’re a child? This week Clementine Ford received an abusive message from a stranger and she posted his message online along with his photo and details. He was 14. We speak to Clementine Ford (feminist writer and commentator) and Justin Quill (M&K Lawyers). In today's news headlines: National cabinet’s meeting, but some states have already flagged no changes Redacted documents claim Cardinal George Pell “conscious” of clergy abusing children in the 1970s NRL players allowed to refuse vaccinations Madonna reveals she had coronavirus earlier this year In today's Briefing we ask: Was it the right thing to do? What are some of the ethics around publicly naming and shaming children for bad behaviour? Is any of this behaviour on either side was actually against the law?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Maj 202019min

We’re living through a once in a century pandemic. Today we explore the mental health impact of having normal life ripped out from under you, with no promise of return. The signs to look out for, and where you can go for help if you are struggling. Our guest is Professor Ian Hickie, co-director of the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney. Today's news headlines: Corona wrap: National cabinet reportedly considering letting 10 people gather for Mother’s Day Businesses push for power to force employees to install COVIDSafe app to return to work Falls Festival “moves forward with optimism”, confirms summer event In today's Briefing we ask: How many calls has Lifeline received during this crisis? What should you do if it's all getting too much for you or someone that you really care about? What impact is coronavirus having on our minds and moods? When does stress become something more serious? What's the importance of purposeful activity, and the practical steps to take if you’re struggling? If you are struggling, or need help, call Lifeline: 13 11 14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Maj 202020min

We explore the impact of Coronavirus on live Music and how hard the industry has been hit. Our guests are Michael Chugg (Chugg Entertainment) and singer Dave Hosking (Boy and Bear). Today's News Headlines: COVID-19 UPDATE: TIME TO GET BACK TO WORK, “RANDOM HUGGING” STILL 10-15 MONTHS AWAY CALLS FOR MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE TO $810 PW QUEEN CALLS SCO MO In today's Briefing we ask: Why is Australia’s music Industry is asking fans to hold on to their tickets rather than ask for refunds? How many fans are doing that? Who's angry about it? What's it like as an artist to have touring taken away? Why is the #keepyourticket campaign is so important to a band? Has anything like this happened to the music industry before? What does the future of music gigs look like in a post Corona restrictions Australia?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Maj 202016min

More than 11,000 Aussie weddings have been affected by the current restrictions. Would you get married over a zoom call, or would you postpone? We’ll also find out why some couples are resorting to drive-thru weddings. Our guests today include Jane Costin (who was supposed to get married on Anzac Day) and Klara McMurray – Co-founder ‘Drive Thru I do wedding’ Today's news headlines: Jacinda Ardern joins National Cabinet to discuss the trans-Tasman “bubble” National Cabinet also looking at community sport, dining out Update on officer who took photo of former AFL coach in wig, makeup Up to 50 shooting stars an hour over the next few days! In today's briefing we ask: Coronavirus is forcing us to think about why we’re getting married - is it about doing it for the family and community? Is it about getting married so you have children in the traditional order? Or is it just about the two of you? What is it like having a wedding without key people in your life? Plus, we discover the emergence of the drive-thru wedding in Australia with "Drive Thru I Do".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Maj 202017min

As we edge towards lifting restrictions and slowly get our freedoms back we’re constantly being warned about a second wave of Covid-19 infections. How concerned should we be about this in Australia, given what has happened overseas? We speak to Dr Nic Geard - Computational Epidemiologist. Today's news headlines: COVIDsafe can’t be hacked International University students may be allowed into country despite travel ban Photos leaked of Former North Melbourne Coach after arrest Slater and Gordon urging travellers to join lawsuit In today's Briefing we ask: Both Singapore and Japan had a second wave, what can we do to avoid that happening here in Australia? How bad have these second waves been in other countries? Is a second wave inevitable and manageable and is Australia in a good position to handle it? Which measures are going to create the most risk of a second wave of infections?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Maj 202016min

Australians think of ourselves as rebellious and free but has Covid-19 revealed who we really are? What have we learnt about what it means to be Australian in the time of Corona? Our guests include Merrick Watts (Comedian, Presenter, Broadcaster)and Dr Rebecca Huntley (Social Researcher) Today's news headlines: How Covid restrictions are lifting, state by state America slams Chinas threat to boycott Aussie exports Viral Tweet compares Captain Cooks arrival to virus Lawyer for gangland figures wins defamation payout over Google search results In today's Briefing we ask: We think of ourselves as relaxed, carefree and suspicious of authority. But are we? If we were relaxed... would we be panic buying toilet paper and pasta? If we were so carefree... why do we have so many laws? And if we were so suspicious of authority, why would so many millions of people have downloaded the tracing app so quickly? So who are we?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Apr 202019min

The question is will Australia’s homeless be turfed back on to the street after this pandemic? Or will the minor miracle that they’ve been kept quite safe help us find a long-term solution? Our guest is Gareth Ward - NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Service. Today’s news headlines: The Key Covid info you need to know today (COVIDsafe app, NewMarch House, UK reporting deaths) Australia - China Relations hit new low Australia’s Rental Affordability snapshot On today’s Briefing we ask: How did state governments around the country act quickly to put 2000 fought sleepers into accomodation? Why hasn’t there been a Covid-19 outbreak in our homeless population? What is it like to be homeless and then be put up in hotel accomodation? What is going to happen to our homeless when this month is up? Will they just go back out onto the sleep or can we make the most of this opportunity and help them turn their lives around? If we were able to scale up so quickly, why didn’t we do this before? What is the cost of putting up a homeless person into temporary hotel accommodation? What will the government be doing to keep people safe within the shelters?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Apr 202019min

Vaccines usually take years (like, ten years...) but last week Oxford Uni researchers started testing a vaccine on humans they hope could protect us against Covid-19. The first two volunteers were injected last week and one of them is a Sydney PhD working in oncology medical research living in the UK. His name is Edward O’Neill he joins us from London. Today’s news headlines: Corona Wrap – Newmarch/Greg Hunt Community Transmission NRL/AFL season restarts Supermarket restrictions lifted In today’s Briefing we ask: why did Dr Edward O’Neill put his hand up to be an early tester for a vaccine? How much do you get paid to be a human guinea pig? What’s it like not knowing if you were injected with the control vaccine or the real vaccine? Is he confident it will be successful? What work has been going on to create the Coronavirus vaccine based on the MERS vaccine? What does he have to do now, and does he have to try and get the coronavirus to see if it works? Is he being hyper vigilant to symptoms, and what it like being part of a trial like this in daily life? Will he sign up for more trials in the future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Apr 202018min