Do Curfews Work?

The Australian music industry is on its knees. Artists and promoters have had gigs and festivals cancelled as a result of the most recent Covid lockdowns. Reuben Styles, one half of Peking Duk, joins us to talk about the impact on local artists. Many are desperate to get back to what they do best….and to make matters worse, they’re seeing sports venues packed to the rafters. As a means to make a difference, the famous Australian music family, Alberts, has created Alberts Impact Ventures’ fund to help fund music projects to try to help kick start the sector. We’re joined by investment manager Lisa Fedorenko; and head of strategy Glenn Bartlett to learn what strategies they have, to bring the industry back to life. TODAY'S HEADLINES Brisbane confirmed as host for 2032 Olympics PM admits problems with vaccine rollout, pushes for change in AZ advice SA virus cluster doubles as NSW construction industry calls for restart UNESCO reef decision delayed as UK cities stripped of heritage status Dozens die in China subway flood Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Juli 202123min

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has highlighted NSW’s role in seeding the outbreak that’s led to Victoria’s current lockdown and many Melburnians have expressed anger at Sydney for not containing the outbreak. We’re joined by the much-loved Melbourne musician Rebecca Barnard who is furious because the local music industry was just starting to find its feet again. Raffael Epstein from ABC Melbourne says the argy bargy between the two cities is a snapshot of our overall frustration. We all want someone to blame. How much did Sydney’s Covid strategy contribute to Melbourne’s fifth lockdown chaos. TODAY'S HEADLINES Almost 14 million in lockdown as SA fights virus spread Victoria and regional NSW hit by new lockdowns Crown labelled unsuitable to run Melbourne casino Olympic competition gets underway as Brisbane prepares for 2032 bid Amazon’s Bezos flies to space Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Juli 202120min

UFOs are back on the radar in the US. On June 25, the Director of National Intelligence did put out a report on UFOs... but they call them something slightly different. The report was titled... Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The report looked at 144 sightings.... and follows on from a move by the department of defence in April last year to declassify three UAP videos taken by Navy pilots. Professor Chris Impey, a Professor in Astronomy at the University in Arizona, author and former Vice President of the American Astronomical Society. So what did the report find? Did the report simply leave more questions unanswered? Tom and Annika open the US government’s X Files on this morning’s Briefing. TODAY'S HEADLINES VIC Premier expected to reveal length of lockdown Mother of Sydney removalists latest covid victim Australia joins other nations in rare China hacking condemnation Former NSW ministers Eddie Obeid, Ian Macdonald found guilty of conspiracy Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Juli 202120min

Today, July 19, is Freedom Day in the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson sold it as the day Great Britain “goes back to life as it was before Covid”. Our team reached out to a handful of Brits who disagree with Mr Johnson. We’re also joined by Bevan Shields, UK correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald who says life is definitely returning to normal; and Martin McKee, Professor of European public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine who says it’s a disastrous idea. What will life look like in the UK from today? What can Australia learn as more than 10 million Australians remain in lockdown? Is Boris Johnson’s Freedom Day a winner….or will it be a massive loser…? TODAY'S HEADLINES Decision on Victorian lockdown expected as regional cases grow Construction stopped, public transport cut in Sydney Covid fight QLD Premier Palaszczuk goes to Tokyo as Olympic cases rise Senior UK politicians in Covid isolation ahead of Freedom Day Port Arthur movie recognised at Cannes Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Juli 202121min

Kate Ellis was elected to the seat of Adelaide at the age of 27, and held the title of the youngest person to become a federal minister at 30. After working in Parliament House for 12 years before leaving the profession to prioritise her family life and to write her book Sex, Lies and Question Time: Why the Successes and Struggles of Women in Australia's Parliament Matter to Us All.Jamila Rizvi talks to Kate about her career in politics and quickly moving up the ranks, the experiences she uncovered in her book, motherhood and more. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix) Cook: Cannelloni of silverbeet with burnt butter and parmesan (Good Food) Listen: 6 Of A Billion EP by Claire Rosinkranz Let us know who you'd love to see on the show! Send us a message on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Juli 202123min

Ash Barty and Dylan Alcott kept Australia mesmerised last weekend when they won their respective Wimbledon titles. Both are bona fide champions….but how do they get themselves in shape mentally? Ben Crowe works with both Ash and Dylan. He’s their mindset coach. He gets them in the right frame of mind to face their opposition….and their fears. So what can YOU learn from someone like Ben? Will you make a ‘to be’ list? Or a ‘to do’ list? The episode of the Briefing is all about self belief. Part of the challenge of being a champion is about champion learnings. Learn from the best. TODAY'S HEADLINES Melbourne wakes to first day of fifth lockdown PM to take extended funding proposal to National Cabinet Floods claim more than 40 lives in Germany Britney Spears wins right to choose lawyer Australian swimmers don sauna suits to prepare for Tokyo humidity Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Juli 202119min

No one likes having difficult conversations. It’s easier NOT to talk about things like death, sex and money. But we DO need to have those conversations Anna Sale is an author and host of WNYC’s podcast, Death, Sex & Money. Her new book is Let’s Talk About Hard Things: Death, Sex & Money. Anna tells us how and why we need to have conversations that make us uncomfortable. You’ll learn a lesson or two via this podcast as Tom and Katrina take a deep dive on the conversations you need to have ….to help you navigate the difficult times life can throw at you. TODAY'S HEADLINES Victoria reintroduces mask rules after new outbreaks New South Wales sets target for lifting lockdown Maroons save series from whitewash Cuban anti-government protests spread to US Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Juli 202121min

The nation is watching Sydney right now as it struggles to get this Covid-19 outbreak under control. For people in Melbourne, it's looking eerily similar to the second wave that sent the Victorian capital into 112 days of lockdown last winter... There is speculation Sydney’s so-called ‘lockdown lite’ is to blame. We’re joined by Juliette O’Brien – a digital and data journalist who established covid19data.com.au, the definitive Covid-19 tracking website, who takes us through the chronology of the outbreak. How did this outbreak blow away the expectations of the state who’d been labeled the gold standard for managing covid risk? TODAY'S HEADLINES New financial support template paves the way for extended lockdown New vaccine advice for hotspot residents Chinese spy ship returns to Queensland coast South Africa violence claims 45 lives IOC slips up in message or reassurance to Japan Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Juli 202120min