Police in hot water over neo-Nazi rally + Is uni a scam?

Thousands of households are refinancing their mortgages. In February alone $20billion worth of loans were remortgaged. With the fixed rate cliff just around the corner, even more Australians will be looking for a better deal. In this episode we speak with RateCity’s Sally Tindall on what to do if you’re looking at refinancing and what traps to avoid.   Headlines: Tributes flow for Masterchef’s Jock Zonfrillo  Health minister announces vape crackdown  Lauren Cranston jailed for eight years  Another US bank fails    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Maj 202320min

This strange saga has a few twists and turns which have culminated in Disney taking Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis to court. It's the latest move in a year-long battle that started when Disney publicly criticised Florida’s ‘don’t say gay' laws. In retaliation, DeSantis stripped Disney of its 56-year-long self-governing status and even threatened to open a prison near its theme park.   We find out the whole story from Guardian writer Richard Luscombe based in Florida on why one man’s beef with a corporation in his state could have much wider implications.   Headlines: Housing figures show downturn is over  Two Australians facing jail in Indonesia  Biden jokes about age at White House dinner  Coronation: public asked to make controversial pledge  Netherlands: Sperm donor banned from donating more    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Apr 202319min

When Melissa Leong tastes her food, everyone pays attention. As the first female MasterChef judge her elegant and evocative descriptions make you feel part of the experience. When it comes to food, there isn’t much Melissa hasn’t done and in 2022 she was nominated for a Gold Logie.  In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Melissa touches on her experience of fame as a self-described introvert and what it means to be a woman of colour on prime-time television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Apr 202329min

Did the TV show Succession predict it? The Murdoch's have fired Tucker Carlson and retreated from two giant legal fights with Dominion & Crikey. In this episode we speak with Paddy Manning, author of The Successor on just how rotten things are in the state of Fox News.   Headlines: Tucker Carlson speaks out after Fox sacking US talkshow icon Jerry Springer dies at 79 Credit cards to be banned from online gambling Katy Perry loses her copyright case with an Australian clothing designer Ed Sheeran sued by Marvin Gaye's estate   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr 202320min

Two Australian states have experienced a huge increase in the number of license suspensions. It’s a result of AI detection software that is now being rolled out across the country. We speak with Listnr's investigative journalist Joey Watson on whether this is just good policy? Or is there more at play?    Headlines: Annual inflation rate falls to 7% A new migration strategy to be outlined Zelenskyy speaks with Xi for the first time Major Microsoft gaming deal blocked An update in the Kathleen Folbigg case   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Apr 202320min

The luxury goods industry is worth $5.3 billion, but it turns out despite the cost of living crisis, young people are driving demand with a third of luxury items purchased by Australians under the age of 30. We speak with IBISWorld report author Kayla Wheeler, and fashion lecturer Alison Izzo about the new obsession with quiet luxury among young people.   Headlines: - Biden announces re-election bid - Tucker Carlson fired by Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News - Medicine to be cheaper for six million Australians - Victoria is raising the age of criminal responsibility - Prince William got a secret pay out from Murdoch newspaper   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Apr 202319min

With Australia’s megachurch in turmoil, Tom Tilley has been working on an documentary investigation that reveals how far the problems go back and the real reasons its founder Brian Houston lost control of his church. In this extended interview with Katrina Blowers, Tom explains how the investigation began and what he learned along the way. Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Apr 202321min

A long-awaited review into the RBA has been handed down, with the government supporting the 51 recommendations in principle. Among them, the board that sets interest rates will be split off from the people who govern the overall running of the bank. We speak with Jonathan Kearns who spent three decades at the RBA and was one of the people consulted by the review panel.     Headlines: - Tributes pour in for Barry Humphries - Landmark Defence Review to be released - Citizenship rules eased for Kiwis - Talor Gooch wins Aussie LIV Golf tournament - Twitter flips again over the “blue tick”    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Apr 202320min