Day 35: Two-minute mushroom trial recap

How did Brisbane boy Shane Jenek become Courtney Act, Australia’s most beloved drag queen? In this chat with Jamila Rizvi we get to know the man behind the drag, who has shot to international fame in recent years with appearances on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and Celebrity Big Brother UK. Shane explains why he wants to hug his childhood self, what it was like writing his new memoir Caught in The Act during lockdown, and why it’s important to have difficult conversations with people you don’t agree with. THE WEEKEND LIST with Linda Marigliano: Listen: Summer Walker’s Still Over It album Podcast: Guardian Australia’s Australia vs the climate series Watch: Love Life season 2 (Stan) See: THE LUME Melbourne Van Gogh exhibition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Nov 202138min

Today’s story starts back on October 2, 2020, when Qatari authorities grounded planes at Hamad International Airport in Doha after a baby was found abandoned in a bathroom. The baby had been dumped in a bin. Following the discovery of the infant, more than 18 women from 10 different flights, including 13 Australians aboard a Sydney-bound Qatar Airways plane, were escorted off planes by armed guards. All women of child-bearing age were ushered into ambulances for physical examinations to determine if they had recently given birth. None of the victims gave their consent. Our guest today “Jane” (not her real name) was one of the women subjected to the invasive search. She’s one of seven women suing Qatar airways, the civil aviation authority of Qatar and Doha Airport. Todays Headlines Victorians welcome new Covid freedoms Wiliiam Tyrrell search continues WTA threatens to cancel China tournaments over Peng Shuai case Denmark to highlight anti-Qatar messages at 2022 World Cup Charles says mother is well as Queen returns to engagements Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Nov 202122min

Five million people in Melbourne emerged from lockdown in late October after spending a world record 262 days in lockdown. The Victorian Parliament is expected to pass strict new laws this week to deal with future pandemics. Victoria's Health Minister, Martin Foley, insists the legislation "cements this Victorian Parliament and this public health response as the most accountable, transparent and public health-focused system in the Commonwealth". The Opposition Leader Matthew Guy describes the proposed laws as "an incredible attack on democracy." The Briefing’s Annika Smethurst who is also The Age newspaper’s Victorian political correspondent, joins us to talk through the laws. Why they’re dominating news….and what they’ll mean for the Andrews government heading to an election in late 2022. Todays Headlines Former Labor minister to vote against VIC pandemic laws Police seize car as extra resources deployed in Tyrell search Newborn among latest NT cases as Gunner warns outbreak will worsen Labor promising faster internet for more in NBN revamp Britney Spears speaks out after conservatorship is scrapped Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Nov 202120min

How has Covid impacted the sex industry? Everyone has had to make changes to cope with the pandemic, but what about when your income is derived from intimacy? Samantha X is an escort and owner of Samantha’s Angels escort agency. She tells us she was taking lots of calls during lockdown, from women looking to begin work in the industry. Fiona Patten is a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council, best known for establishing the Sex Party 15 years ago. Fiona tells us the pandemic accelerated new technology in the sex industry, enabling workers to engage with their clients in entirely new ways. Everyone used the word ‘pivot’ during the pandemic. Well, how has the sex industry pivoted to deal with the challenges it faces….? Todays Headlines Lockdowns and mask mandates for NT as remote outbreak grows William Tyrrell search focuses on grandmother’s home Flood waters expected to peak in Forbes Simpson Desert family rescued Biden backs in allies at Xi summit Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Nov 202117min

A court has finally freed Britney Spears from her conservatorship... where her father controlled almost every aspect of her life for 13 years. This story, which maybe would have been filed under celebrity gossip became a lot more serious when the world found out how much this legal arrangement limited her life... even her fertility. Angela Bishop, Network Ten’s entertainment reporter, says Britney’s life became the focus of three big documentaries and then a court case which finally handed down a verdict on Friday Californian time... the judge ruling that ....the conservatorship is no longer required. So how did the 13 year long conservatorship come to an end... and what happens next? Todays Headlines PM defends coal future in gear-up to election McGowan shuts down federal call for early reopening Late changes to VIC pandemic legislation following protests Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon hands himself into FBI Police hope for close to Tyrrell case in latest search effort Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Nov 202119min

On today’s episode of the Briefing …what about the children... do we really understand the impact of covid and lockdowns on children under 12. Counselling services such as Kids Helpline say they’re hearing more from children during the pandemic - and primary school teachers are warning that kids might struggle as stages like NSW and Victoria open up and kids head back to the classroom We’re joined by the National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds and our very own audio producer, Cuzz whose children are nervous about heading back out into the post-pandemic world. Cuzz's daughter Emily joins us to tell us what’s she’s feeling….and Briefing listener Naomi explains what it’s been like for her seven-year-old. So, in this briefing... have we left the kids behind... Todays Headlines Queen Elizabeth misses Remembrance Day with back injury QLD border rules to ease after 70% target reached Fans await Britany’s next move after court win Australia wins the T20 World Cup Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Nov 202120min

Yumi Stynes is best known as the host of the award-winning podcast and new book Ladies We Need to Talk, where she dives headfirst into the tricky topics women often avoid talking about. Yumi invites her guests to share embarrassing and taboo aspects of their lives, and through that sharing to feel better. In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Yumi speaks candidly and courageously about everything from her troubled relationship with alcohol, to growing up as a mixed race kid to her very fresh separation from the father of her two youngest children. THE WEEKEND LIST with Brooke Boney: Watch: Marvel Studios’ Eternals Watch: Vigil (Binge) Read: Monocle magazine Podcast: The Secret Life of Carers episode with Meredith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Nov 202131min

Why is everyone being bombarded with scam texts? We’ve all received a message about a parcel, or a tax bill, a Nigerian prince, or Australian Border Force. So, what’s with the explosion of phone-based scams?Ian from Clayfield in Brisbane received the DHL text and ended up losing $126 – and even worse, the scammers accessed his credit cards. Others have lost thousands of dollars. Delia Rickard is Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC has launched ScamWatch to advise us how to protect ourselves and our bank accounts. It’s Scam Awareness Week. In this Briefing, why are we being bombarded with scam texts, and what you should do to protect yourself. Todays Headlines Elon Musk confirms Tesla share sale QLD Premier flags possible restrictions after Gold Coast cases Victoria next in line for flooding after rain hits NSW Dylan Alcott hints at political run US and China come together in final days of COP26 Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Nov 202119min