Hydroxychloroquine: what you need to know

We spoke with Curtis McGrath on the morning of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics. His story is incredible. He was a soldier in Afghanistan and lost both legs when an improvised explosive device detonated. Curtis told his mates not to worry, he’d be competing at the Paralympics in no time. He won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Tokyo Curtis tells us how he keeps motivated, and how he makes the most of his ability. TODAY'S HEADLINES Extra Moderna doses arrive as PM calls for child vaccinations NSW eases Covid rules as Premier ends daily press conferences UK ditches plans for vaccine passports FBI show 9/11 hijackers worked with Saudi officials in declassified report Win for Wallabies as Riccardo takes first F1 win in three years Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Sep 202118min

Last week we published back-to-back episodes featuring Dr Nick Coatsworth. Tom, Jan, Annika, Katrina and Antoinette have spoken to Dr Nick many times….and we just felt it was time to get him back on the Briefing, to dispel a series of vaccine conspiracies...once and for all. So as a special one-off feature ….we’ve put those two briefings back to back for you A special Sunday edition of the Briefing….. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Sep 202119min

Rebel Wilson is best known on our screens as Pitch Perfect’s Fat Amy bringing our unique Australian humour to a global stage. But prior to breaking into the big time, she was law student studying acting in night classes at Sydney’s Australian Theatre For Young People – a training ground she’s giving back to with a $1 million donation. Jamila Rizvi and Rebel discuss her malaria-induced prophecy to pursue acting, making space for herself in the industry, her relationship with the media and her Year of Health alongside her generous donation. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor Read: Work. Love. Body by Future Women, edited by Jamila Rizvi and Helen McCabe Watch: Worth (Netflix) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Sep 202134min

We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. To mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks, we’re joined by an Australian man who lost his mother on that fateful day. Simon Kennedy’s mum Yvonne was a passenger on Flight 77 which crashed into the Pentagon. This is not only a story about what happened on September 11, it’s an amazing story about a man who has learned to forgive …and to honour the woman who devoted her life to him. TODAY'S HEADLINES NSW freedom roadmap revealed PM defends government’s Pfizer negotiations and UK climate demand New defence ties with Indonesia and France Afghan test set to be cancelled over Taliban’s women cricket stance Ardern scolds Kiwis for hospital sexcapades during Covid Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Sep 202122min

Today is RUOK Day. We all know the impact the pandemic is having on our mental health. Everyone is stressed and under pressure. But what about our children. Are the kids OK? Dr Louise Williams is senior clinical psychologist at The Rosy Room in southeast Queensland. Dr Louise joins us to help children navigate the pandemic. Katrina and Antoinette ask about simple advice and pointers to provide support for the children and teenagers in our lives. On today’s Briefing, to mark RUOK Day, we find out how to help children navigate the pandemic. TODAY'S HEADLINES Regional restrictions to be eased in NSW and VIC Plans in place to allow international travel from November Commonwealth ignored approaches by Pfizer Paris terror trials begin Man charged over Australian woman’s death in Georgia Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Sep 202121min

It seems everyone these days has a side hustle…a project they’re hoping will provide a future beyond their day-to-day nine-to-five grind. And then the pandemic arrived to redefine where and how we work. Emma Isaacs is founder of Business Chicks and author of the new book, The New Hustle: Don’t work harder, just work better. She urges us all to re-think how we approach work….and to make the most of the new parameters of work and ambition. Don’t work harder, just work better. It’s the new hustle. TODAY'S HEADLINES State v state over Pfizer vaccine allocation Taliban appoints interim government National Women’s Safety Summit closes PM under fire for lockdown Sydney trip Myanmar opposition urges citizen revolt against Junta Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Sep 202124min

This is our second episode in a two-part podcast with Dr Nick Coatsworth. It’s time to dispel the vaccination conspiracies once and for all. With 60 percent of the nation back in lockdown - and vaccinations now the key to our future, and freedom, the voices of vaccine hesitancy get louder and louder. In this two-part podcast, we pose the questions that need answering. Dr Nick dismisses the conspiracies one by one. TODAY'S HEADLINES Sydney prepares for 2000 cases a day next week Missing Hunter Valley three-year-old found alive PM concedes Australia has ‘problem’ with women as Safety Summit begins Taliban claims total control over Afghanistan with Panjshir Valley win Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Sep 202117min

We’ve spoken to Dr Nick Coatsworth before about vaccinations - and some of you may feel like you’re listening to a broken record…. With 60 percent of the nation back in lockdown - and vaccinations now the key to our future, and freedom, the voices of vaccine hesitancy get louder and louder. In this two-part podcast, we’re going to pose the questions that need answering. Once and for all. TODAY'S HEADLINES Covid case numbers expected to peak this week Shark kills surfer at Coffs Harbour Four killed in suicide bombing Pakistan/Afghan border Search widens for missing Hunter Valley boy Paralympics winds up in Tokyo Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Sep 202119min