Being a pro-vaxxer in Byron
The northern Rivers area of New South Wales is often described as a hive of anti-vaxxers. Is it true? And what’s it like to be PRO-vax in places like Byron Bay? We’re joined by Marylouise McLaws, an epidemiologist from the University of NSW who is urging us all to get the vaccine….to save lives; Michael Lyon, Byron Bay Mayor who has been criticised for sitting on the fence in terms of encouraging locals to get the jab; and Nicqui Yazdi, a Mullumbimby local involved in providing vaccination facts who tells us what it’s like in local communities as pro-vaxxers mingle with those who refuse to get the jab. In this episode of The Briefing, the backlash faced by pro-vaxxers in the Byron Bay Shire TODAY'S HEADLINES QLD enters critical period for covid cases as Grand Final numbers slashed Victoria blames illegal AFL final parties for record new case numbers NSW and Victoria on alert for storms and floods following destructive tornado Britney Spears ‘on cloud nine’ after conservatorship win Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Sep 202120min
Do vaccine mandates create more problems than they solve….?
We’re all being encouraged to roll up our sleeves to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Some industries have introduced mandates. Companies like Qantas, SPC and others say all staff MUST get the vaccine. So, do vaccine mandates create more problems than they solve? What if you don’t want to get the jab? Can you be forced to get it? We’re joined by Ben Davis from the Australian Workers Union to discuss the mandate in the Victorian construction industry and Hugh de Kretser, Executive Director at the Human Rights Law Centre to discuss the legal minefield of health mandates. The vaccine mandate debate on today’s Briefing. TODAY'S HEADLINES Turnbull calls on Morrison to attend Glasgow summit, reveals conversation with Macron VIC Health Dept. facing millions in fines after being charged over Covid hotel scandal Argentinian rugby players' trip to Byron Bay puts test at risk DFAT urges Australians to renew passports ahead of expected surge Danish artist pockets over $100k in blank canvas prank Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Sep 202119min
Larrimah: Australia’s unsolved outback mystery
The disappearance of Paddy Moriarty from the outback town of Larrimah in 2017 has puzzled police and amateur sleuths alike. Investigative reporters Caroline Graham and Kylie Stevenson have spent years on the case and are telling the story so far in their new book, Larrimah. Caroline and Kylie join us on The Briefing to share the mysterious story of Paddy’s case and to shed light on the equally mysterious town where it all played out. TODAY'S HEADLINES QLD calling for calm as cases rise ahead of NRL grand final Covid cash to be phased out as home testing plans confirmed Confusion in NSW over vax certification Gabby Petito's family call for Brian Laundrie to hand himself in Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Sep 202120min
A new warning from the man who predicted Black Summer
During the Black Summer bushfires, Former NSW fire chief and long-time volunteer firefighter Greg Mullins emerged as a critical voice in the debate about how Australia should respond. Now, in a new book, Greg is sharing his experiences from a career spent fighting fires and a warning of what’s to come. On today’s episode, he breaks down what it’s like to face a mega-fire and shines a light on the hard truths of human-caused climate change and what we should do about it. TODAY'S HEADLINES NSW issues warning to unvaccinated as extended roadmap released PM uncommitted on attending Glasgow climate summit Trump administration considered kidnapping, killing Julian Assange: report UK gripped by fuel shortage Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Sep 202120min
What will the world look like post Covid-19
Australia hit the milestone 50 percent double-dose vaccine rate last Friday. It means we're just around the corner from getting our freedoms back. We can finally start to wonder what life will be like once the pandemic is over. Dr Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specialising in health and the intersection of bioethics and popular culture. Dr Elizabeth wrote recently for the Readers Digest about what life will be like….and Dr Nisha Makkar, is a Sydney paediatrician who is now based in Europe. Dr Nisha went from strict lockdowns in Sydney’s southwest, to dining al fresco in Rome….!! What will life be like post-pandemic for things like romance, travel and work. Dare to dream people….freedom’s coming!!! TODAY'S HEADLINES Returning PM promises climate plan ahead of Glasgow summit Australia not considering Taliban ambassador for Canberra: PM VIC to trial business reopening with passports for fully vaxxed NSW backtracks on regional travel as lockdown rules eased Footy wrap Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Sep 202118min
AJ Clementine on gender transitioning, her social media journey and penning her first book.
Across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, AJ Clementine has almost 2 million followers, educating her audience on her transgender experience. AJ began her transition at the age of sixteen and at eighteen was formally diagnosed with gender dysphoria. At 22 she underwent gender reassignment surgery after spending 18 months on a waitlist. Her new book Girl, Transcending is the story of a woman finding her way in the world, with promise and purpose. It shines a light on AJ’s part to self-acceptance and hopefully does the same for her many readers and fans, as Jamila Rizvi discovers. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Listen: Electric Easy podcast by QCODE Cook: Irish Soda Bread Watch: Little Fires Everywhere (Apple TV) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Sep 202123min
Will Covid flip the long-running trend in Australian break-ups?
The divorce rate has been in decline in Australia for the last twenty years, but Covid has changed all that. In this Briefing, we’re joined by Jack Whelan, cofounder of The Seperation Guide who tells an astonishing story about the increase in people trying to find out how to break free from their relationships. Laura Smith, a mother who recently split with her husband, tells us about the pressure Covid placed on her relationship and why her husband decided to walk out on her and her daughter. Has Covid flipped the long-running trend in divorce rates in Australia…? TODAY'S HEADLINES Australia on track to open borders by Christmas Melbourne protestor tests positive to COVID-19 Three members of a Tamil family granted a 12 month bridging visa Aussie stars in cliff diving final Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Sep 202122min
What happened to Gabby Petito?
Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie headed off on the trip of a lifetime, a van adventure across the US, last month. They’re social media influencers with more than a million followers between them. Laundrie arrived home without Gabby earlier this month, while her reported her missing on September 11. Her body was found at a national park in Wyoming last weekend. Laundrie is now missing. We’re joined by Walt Buteau, a reporter from WFLA TV in Florida who tells us police have now confirmed the cause of Gabby’s death was homicide. The search for Laundrie has been escalated. What made a seemingly happy couple detach and destroy their idyllic life? TODAY'S HEADLINES More aftershocks expected after Victorian earthquake Melbourne police brace for more protests PM Morrison meets with US military officials in Pentagon Sydney hospital outbreak includes ICU nurse Trump suing niece and NY Times Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Sep 202122min
