Riots after alleged child killer arrested + Is the MJ biopic just bad?
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
a listener production. Hello, happy Friday. Welcome to The Briefing. Sasha Barbagat with you. The great Hollywood biopic is nothing new, but few have focused on a subject quite as divisive as Michael Jackson.
He just obviously had a very stunted growth from an emotional capacity and they try and reflect it in that being the negative as opposed to any of the, you know, controversial stuff around him.
What triggered the violence in Alice Springs?
After the headlines, we break down all the chatter surrounding Michael and discuss whether the criticism is justified. That's in the second half of this episode. But first, as always, let's get into the headlines with Chris Spirou on Friday the 1st of May.
Morning, Sash. We start today in Alice Springs where violence has erupted following the arrest of a man over the death of five-year-old Kumanjai Little Baby. The little girl's body was found yesterday, five days after she went missing from an Indigenous camp just north of the town. A makeshift shrine sprung up shortly after at Old Timers Town Camp where she lived while her devastated mum and brother issued this message.
I have a message from mum and the immediate family.
What are the implications of Australia reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
It is going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives without you. Ramziah wants to tell you that when he sees you in heaven, he is going to give you the biggest hug ever.
That was Leanne Little, the Director of Cultural Reform at NT Police, reading that statement there.
Last night, police confirmed the man they believe murdered Kumanjai, Jefferson Lewis, had been arrested following a manhunt. It is understood he was badly beaten by a group of people in the area before being recognised as the suspect in the little girl's disappearance and alleged murder. The 47-year-old was then taken to Alice Springs Hospital, where a huge crowd then gathered, demanding Lewis be handed back to them to face prosecution. which in this case refers to a term for traditional punishment under Aboriginal law.
Footage has surfaced of people hurling projectiles at officers, including rocks and bottles, while police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas.
What are the key recommendations from the Bondi Royal Commission?
A police car also caught fire during the violence. At the time of recording, there has been no official word from NT Police about whether any arrests have been made in relation to the violence, but reports suggest the crowd has since dispersed.
Australia is in talks with the US about joining its latest push to reopen and manage the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirming overnight the government's been briefed on the plan to get ships moving in the Strait, which carries around one fifth of the world's oil and gas supply. She says Australia is working with the US, UK and France and are engaging on options.
Now, a reminder, the Trump administration wants countries to join an international coalition that's called the Maritime Freedom Construct to get the Strait open and coordinate sanctions once the conflict ends. Countries would chip in through things like diplomacy, intelligence sharing or a naval presence.
Now, also overnight, Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a statement on state TV warning that foreigners have no place in the Strait except at the bottom of its waters. He's also vowed to protect the country's nuclear and missile programs. And a reminder, while Iran has effectively closed the Strait, it's now a dual blockade, with the US Navy also cutting off all traffic to and from Iranian ports.
back home now and the Queensland government says it's unwavering in its resolve to stamp out anti-Semitism but has drawn a hard line on some of the recommendations from the Bondi Royal Commission saying a gun buyback will not keep guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals. A reminder it was yesterday that Commissioner Virginia Bell handed down an interim report from the Royal Commission on anti-Semitism and social cohesion in the wake of the Bondi massacre and
How are the proposed changes to capital gains tax affecting investors?
The commission making 14 recommendations, including event security overhaul, a review of our current counterterrorism responses and speeding up a jointly funded weapons buyback scheme.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:02–0:30
2
What triggered the violence in Alice Springs?
0:30–1:13
3
What are the implications of Australia reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
1:13–2:10
4
What are the key recommendations from the Bondi Royal Commission?
2:10–3:54
5
How are the proposed changes to capital gains tax affecting investors?
3:54–5:08
6
What was the outcome of the Women's State of Origin match?
5:08–6:46
7
What are the main controversies surrounding the new Michael Jackson biopic?
6:46–7:59
8
How does the film portray Michael Jackson's childhood and career?
7:59–25:51
Speakers
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