How could the Israel-Hamas conflict end?
As the death toll in Gaza pushes past 10,000 this week, what will it take to end the conflict? Western powers have been advocating for a two-state solution; Israel for the Jewish people and Palestine for the Palestinian people. In this episode of The Briefing, Tom Tilley is joined by Bob Bowker, a former Australian diplomat who was stationed in the Middle East for four decades, to break down what he thinks of a two-state solution, and how he thinks the war will play out. Bob Bowker's book: Tomorrow there will be apricots: an Australian diplomat in the Arab world Headlines: Interest rates have climbed to 4.35% King Charles delivers his first King’s speech Albanese dubbed "handsome boy" by Chinese Premier Without a Fight wins the Melbourne Cup Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Nov 202323min
As rates rise, who is buying and selling houses in Australia?
The Reserve Bank has today once again lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points, up to 4.35%. It’s the 13th rate rise since last year, with many Australian homeowners struggling more than ever to afford their growing mortgage. Despite this, house prices are soaring to record levels across the country. Today in this extra episode of The Briefing, we speak with two young Australians - one who is buying a home amidst the cost-of-living crisis, and one who has recently made the decision to sell. What influenced their decisions, and what is their advice to you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Nov 20239min
How we are being tricked into believing AI has human intelligence
AI today is often about faking human intelligence, but this fakery isn’t a modern phenomenon. It can be traced back to the very beginning of the field. It is one of AI’s original sins! Professor Toby Walsh joins Tom Tilley to explain the fundamentals at the heart of AI, drawing back the curtain to reveal the reality behind all this artificiality in his new book. Headlines: China’s President Xi Jinping meets with Anthony Albanese Police search for two people after a horrific crash in Sydney Five people killed in Daylesford pub crash have been identified RBA is tipped to raise rates Melbourne Cup facing less than ideal weather Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Nov 202320min
Why more Aussies are saying nup to the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup has long been known as the race that stops the nation. But over the years, crowd numbers at the iconic event have been declining as support for phasing out horse racing grows. Today on this extra episode of The Briefing, we look at the history of the cup and ask whether the Melbourne Cup does have a future on Australia’s sporting calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Nov 202311min
Recycled water: why we should take the piss
We live on the driest inhabited continent on earth, so it’s no surprise water security is listed as one of the biggest challenges we’ll face in the next few decades. Cheap drinking water is a key factor in this conversation - but do we have the stomach for what achieving that will require? Katrina Blowers is joined by water policy expert Will Fargher to discuss the stigma of recycled water. Headlines: Five dead after car ploughs into Daylesford beer garden Polling shows slide of support for Albanese government Former PM Scott Morrison arrives in Israel in show of solidarity Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Nov 202317min
Rarriwuy Hick is bringing sexy back in her latest role
Rarriwuy Hick is one of Australia’s leading young actors, she can speak seven languages and she’s part of the Home and Away family Rarriwuy is back with an exciting new project Erotic Stories on SBS in a role like she’s never played before In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Rarriwuy explains the significance of the role and reveals something she hasn’t even told her parents Weekend list Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara Blackest Black Bite-sized Banana Pancakes The Shape of Dust: A father wrongly imprisoned. A daughter's quest to free him by Lamisse Hamouda Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Nov 202326min
Here's how to make sure your e-scooter battery doesn't explode
Over the last few years there has been an explosion in the number of e-bikes and e-scooters across the country. But amidst a chain of recent fires linked to malfunctioning lithium batteries, what are the risks? And do we need restrictions on the sale of e-bike or e-scooter batteries until we know more about them? On today’s extra episode of The Briefing, we’re joined by Professor Matthew Burke from the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Nov 202311min
We should say 'why doesn’t he stop': Minister for Women on Lilie James
The brutal murder of Lilie James at a Sydney high school shocked the country when it made headlines last month - but her killing was just one case among seven women who suffered violent deaths in October. In this episode of The Briefing, Tom Tilley speaks with the Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher about what the government believes should be done to stop it. 1800RESPECT Lifeline 13 11 14 Headlines: Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths Australia’s most wanted in Turkish police custody 20 Aussies escape Gaza; 65 still stuck A new Beatles song has been released thanks to AI Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Nov 202320min
