The Briefing
Episodes
Landlords scoring big on tax breaks + Why Aus sport needs influencers
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: Health funding and gun reforms set to dominate today’s National Cabinet meeting, Albanese defends Israeli president’s vi...
Larissa Waters on Sussan Ley, One Nation, and the embarrassment of Aussie politics
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s political landscape feels bleak at the moment. From the coalition consumed by infighting to the brutal realities facing women in lea...
Perth bomb threat probed for terrorism + ChatGPT’s about to get shit
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: Perth bomb scare investigated as a potential terrorist act, PM to push states on gun buyback scheme, Trump threatens Iran as US fl...
The journo who took on a surgeon (and won) + Nats face leadership spill
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a trusted surgeon doesn’t listen to his patients? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined ...
Questions over player privacy at the AO + Are celebs ruining surrogacy?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Bushfire threatens homes in Victoria after record-breaking heat, Perth man remanded in custody after allegedly throwing home...
Are bail laws failing DV victims? + Controversial British Israeli influencer banned
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bail laws are under the spotlight after the alleged murders of three people, including a young pregnant mother in rural NSW. The alleged gunman, who i...
Temps nudging 50C expected today + Why we’re pirating again
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Australia Day and Invasion Day events marred by bomb threat and antisemitism, heatwave hits large parts of southeastern Austra...
Albo pleads for unity + How patriotism became ‘cringey’
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Australian of the Year named, dingoes involved in Canadian backpacker’s death euthanised. calls for a full investigation ...
BONUS: Inside the Beckham-Peltz feud
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Beckham family feud has reignited after Brooklyn Peltz Beckham posted a damning statement addressing his fractured relationship with his parents.&...
How Wil Anderson escaped the Sunday scaries
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wil Anderson (not to be confused with Adam Hills) is one of Australia’s most enduring and influential comedians - with a career that spans radio...
Mapping the manosphere + Lake Cargelligo fugitive identified
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the multi-billion-dollar industry that’s preying on the insecurities of young men with dangerous consequences. The MANOSPHERE is fuel...
PM’s apology at Bondi memorial + What we can learn from the Beckham feud
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: PM apologises to Jewish community at Day of Mourning service, regional NSW town in lockdown after three people shot and killed,...
Prince Harry vs The Daily Mail + Sussan Ley's leadership in turmoil
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry is back in court, giving emotional testimony as part of a High Court lawsuit against the publishers of The Daily Mail. In this episode of...
Trump’s 180 on Greenland + How your car is spying on you
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: Coalition’s future in doubt after mass shadow cabinet walkout, Australia to mark National Day of Mourning for Bondi vic...
Coalition at war with itself (again) + European leaders slam Trump
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Coalition is again in crisis, as three Nationals MPs quit after opposing the Coalition’s stance on hate crime laws. In this episode of The B...
New Bondi laws explained + We need to rethink shark safety
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Hate speech and gun laws pass parliament, new restrictions on MP travel expenses, tributes flow for Midnight Oil drummer, sh...
Paracetamol and autism link debunked + Hate crime laws pass first hurdle
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new landmark report has found there is no link between pregnant women taking paracetamol and a child developing autism and/or ADHD. The Lancet study...
Labor strikes Bondi bill deal + Could Pauline Hanson be our next PM?
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Labor’s Bondi bills set to pass today, Sydney beaches closed after three shark attacks in 24 hours, Police ‘trauma...
How the PM failed in overhauling hate speech + Another shark attack
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The collapse of key parts of the federal government’s legislation on hate speech is now raising serious questions about the Prime Mini...
Albo invited to Gaza board + The controversial ICE tech at our door
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Politicians return to Canberra today ahead of contentious vote on hate speech laws, boy critical after Sydney shark attack, Ant...
BONUS: Trump's Nobel Peace Prize obsession
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has been eyeing off a Nobel Peace Prize, after scoring nominations from countries including Israel and Pakistan - and it looks like he&rs...
Why Hannah Ferguson takes credit for choosing our Prime Minister
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, at just 22 years old Hannah Ferguson launched Cheek Media Co - an independent news platform designed to break down big, complex issues and sp...
When antidepressants don’t work + Faith leaders' warning to PM
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
20% of Aussies with depression don't respond positively to antidepressant medication. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joine...
Tourists hit by flood chaos in Victoria + The Marty Supreme hype machine
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: Cars, caravans and tents swept out to sea as flash flooding hits Victoria, millions of accounts deactivated after world-first s...
Is this the end for our biggest Nazi group? + Pipe bombs found in Canberra
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s largest Neo-Nazi group, the National Socialist Network, has announced its disbanding ahead of the proposed overhaul of hate speech l...
US and Greenland meet + Inside Elon's problematic chatbot
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: Coalition set to vote against new hate speech laws, Iran fast-tracks trials and possible executions, JD Vance meets with fore...
‘She’s lying’: Premier bushfire backlash + Randa Abdel-Fattah threatens to sue
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Premier, Jacinta Allan, is under increasing pressure over a funding crisis for firefighters. Firefighters and volunteers say they’ve be...
Neo-Nazis scramble ahead of new laws + Why axing writers is dangerous
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: New hate speech laws trigger the disbanding of neo-Nazi group, Trump says killers of protesters in Iran will ‘pay a bi...
Kevin Rudd’s diplomatic exit + Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former PM Kevin Rudd has resigned as US ambassador a year early. His reign has been filled with plenty of controversy, including critical comments abo...
Bondi law reforms criticised + Iran’s deadly protests explained
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Labor facing pushback against Bondi terror law reforms, man killed in Victorian bushfires named, Jacinda Ardern pulls out of A...
ICE agents unmasked + Rose Byrne wins first Golden Globe
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ICE agents are under the spotlight in the US after the shooting death of a mother of three in her car in Minneapolis. Concerns and protests are growin...
Victoria’s bushfires turn deadly + Is bulk billing bouncing back?
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Victoria’s bushfires turn deadly, thousands turn out for vigil one month on from Bondi attack, Iran promises retaliation ...
BONUS: Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah on the price of speaking out
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah is back in the headlines after being removed from the Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 program in the wake of the Bondi terror ...
Rachel Perkins takes us inside the Australian Wars we weren't taught
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Perkins is one of Australia’s most formidable directors, whose work has reshaped how this country tells its own story. A powerhouse of In...
When arson meets climate change + Two people shot by US Immigration Officers
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Firefighters are currently battling two emergency-level blazes in central Victoria, where homes have already been destroyed and three people, includin...
Firies ‘nervous’ as major bushfires spread + Is the record label dead?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: Firefighters bracing for ‘a very bad day’ as heat engulfs parts of Australia, Jewish groups welcome PM’s ann...
Making the Bondi royal commission count + US mother shot dead by ICE
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of mounting pressure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reversed his decision and will announce a royal commission into the Bondi Beach ...
PM to announce Bondi Royal Commission + Your AI cheat sheet for 2026
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: PM expected to announce Federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terrorism attack, US seizes Russian-flagged vessel linked to Venez...
Trump vs Greenland explained + Final Bondi terror attack funeral
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Donald Trump keep talking about Greenland, could the US really try to take it, and what does it all mean for Australia? In this episode...
Worst heatwave since Black Summer + How to fix your sleep
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Multiple states on high alert amid forecasts not seen since Black Summer bushfires, Venezuelan opposition leader vows to return a...
PM considering Bondi Royal Commission + The case against Venezuela's Maduro
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deposed Venezuelan authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have faced a New York court, pleading not guilty to multiple...
‘Prisoner of War’ Maduro enters plea + Will oil run the 2026 economy?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in New York court, alleged Bondi shooter moved to supermax as parliament expected to return...
What the headlines are missing on Venezuela + Critics Choice Awards winners
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US-led capture of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro, has sparked a storm of debate. For many, removing ...
Venezuela’s President in US after capture + How to hack dating in 2026
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Mixed reactions from Australia’s Venezuelan community after US arrests authoritarian leader, Australian sports stars call for ...
Part 2: Stealing from Australia’s richest man - Packer’s Gold
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1990s, millions of dollars’ worth of gold vanished from the Sydney CBD office of Australia’s richest man - and police believed the ...
Part 1: Stealing from Australia’s richest man - Packer’s Gold
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1990s, $5.5 million worth of gold bullion was stolen from the Sydney CBD office of Australia’s richest man, Kerry Packer.  ...
New therapies you need to know about in 2026
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: At least 40 dead after fire at Swiss ski resort bar, More than 100 business leaders call for Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism, Ho...
The child experiments that inspired Stranger Things
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been almost a decade since Stranger Things first dropped us into the town of Hawkins - and today, the final episode of the series...
Hottest holiday destinations for 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Queensland flood fatality as WA cyclone makes landfall, Australians encouraged to "Celebrate not hide" this New Years eve, and go...
How BookTok is changing the way you read & tips to train your algorithm
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Menorah to light up Sydney Harbour Bridge in tribute to Bondi terror attack victims, Australian Cruise ship runs aground in PNG, Tr...
Why more Australians are drowning than ever before
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Families of Bondi Beach terror attack victims call for federal royal commission, US President Donald Trump has a “good and ver...
Part 2: The ATM glitch that turned an Aussie barman into a millionaire
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne barman’s brush with unlimited cash takes a darker turn, as an ATM loophole that once felt like luck begins to feel like a trap. ...
Part 1: The ATM glitch that turned an Aussie barman into a millionaire
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An ordinary Melbourne barman stumbles across an extraordinary loophole - an ATM glitch that lets him withdraw unlimited cash, no questions a...
Your ultimate Boxing Day movie guide
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boxing Day in Australia has become synonymous with a few things; cricket, shopping and the movies. It’s arguably ...
How you can help Australians doing it tough this festive season
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Christmas day! And while it’s often seen as a time of joy and togetherness for many Australians, it can also be a peri...
How to diffuse an awkward Christmas conversation
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Anthony Albanese has delivered his official Christmas message to Australians, Canterbury-Bankstown Council shuts down prayer hall...
The everyday habits killing drivers
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: 3/4's of Australians want tougher gun laws, Britain wants to follow our under 16 social media ban, New warnings to keep Christmas s...
Chuck or eat? Your guide to Christmas leftovers
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Albo booed at Bondi memorial a week after terror attack with his approval rating plunging, Red Cross see a spike in blood donations,...
THE BEEFING BONUS: Melania Trump vs Christmas
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, Christmas at the White House has been the gold standard of tradition with elaborate gingerbread houses and classic spruce trees. But fo...
How to be a ‘Right Hand’ to Kamala Harris, Justin Trudeau & Jacinda Ardern
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phoebe Santillan-Stocks has spoken to some of the most powerful right hands in the world - the people operating just out of sight, shaping history fro...
Inside the paddle-out for Bondi victims + Gun buyback scheme announced
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of Australians turned out this morning for an emotional paddle out at Bondi Beach, with a powerful message of healing, unity and hope just f...
Calls for PM to resign + Try not to laugh: robot edition
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: Anthony Albanese facing increasing anger from Bondi victims' families, heavily armed tactical police arrest seven men in Sydney&rsqu...
The push for tougher gun laws + PM's 5 point plan to tackle antisemitism
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NSW Premier has announced a major overhaul of gun laws in the wake of the Bondi Terror attack. We unpack the proposed changes as the rates of gun ...
Frydenberg unleashes on PM over antisemitism + Cheating with your chatbot
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: Charges laid in Bondi Beach terror attack, pressure mounts on Anthony Albanese in the wake of the Bondi attack, teens clash with p...
BREAKING: Alleged Bondi gunman charged
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram has been charged with 59 offences at his bedside while in hospital. The charges include 15 counts of murder, 40 coun...
How the Philippines became a terrorist training ground + New protest & gun law reform
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities have confirmed the alleged gunmen behind the Bondi Beach massacre had both recently travelled to the Philippines, with allegations they ha...
Tears and grief for youngest Bondi victim + Who’s behind our socials ban
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Community anger grows as youngest victim in Bondi Beach attack mourned, surviving Bondi gunman wakes from coma as investigation s...
Has ASIO dropped the ball? + Bondi terror suspects underwent military training
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As top authorities continue to investigate what motivated the two alleged gunmen to carry out Sunday’s terror attack at Bondi Beach, questions a...
Sydney vigil draws thousands + How to spot fake Bondi massacre content
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Sydney comes together to mourn the victims of the Bondi Massacre, hero Ahmed al-Ahmed recovers in hospital, the political response ...
BONDI ATTACK: IS links, gun reform & ASIO probe
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The nation is still reeling after yesterday’s mass terror attack on Bondi Beach. The Prime Minister has flagged an overhaul of gun laws as quest...
Everything we know about the Bondi terror attack
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney and Australia are reeling after two shooters opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, killing 16 people and injuring dozens more. ...
BREAKING: Mass shooting at Bondi Beach
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At least ten people are dead in one of the worst mass shootings in Australia's modern history. Two men are in custody after gunmen opened fire on beac...
BONUS: Inside the day Cronulla exploded into violence
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
20 years ago this week was one of the most volatile moments in modern Australian history - the 2005 Cronulla riots. A week of rising racial tensions e...
How Olympic gold swimmer Michael Klim learnt to walk again
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Klim is one of Australia’s most celebrated swimmers, known for breaking world records, the 2000 Olympics and for his strength in the poo...
What’s next for pilot cleared of murder? + Watchdog to investigate MP spending
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who was accused of killing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill, has had his murder conviction overturned. He was found...
Bonnie Blue banned from Bali + How gay hockey smut’s gone mainstream
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Headlines: Son of Carlton footballer unmasked in rape case, one in two cigarettes in Australia now illegal, Bonnie Blue to be deported and blacklisted...
THE BEEFING: Hailey Bieber vs Selena Gomez
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The long-running tension between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber has become one of the internet’s most contested celebrity feuds - with Justin Bi...
US Border security is getting personal + Greg Lynn's conviction overturned
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US government has proposed tough new laws that will affect millions of travellers, including Australians heading to the US. While they are only pr...
The teens trolling Albo + Are we in for another Black Summer?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: Teens skirting social media ban told it won’t last forever, Australia records highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody...
Concerns grow of imminent conflict on our doorstep + New immigration plan
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our top defence bosses joined their US counterparts in Washington for AUSMIN. Some experts say the latest meeting was an important win for ...
BONUS: Why this teacher is in favour of the social media ban
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s world leading social media ban has officially come into force, with hundreds of thousands of kids getting kicked off platforms&...
Wells’ spending sent to watchdog + The teen fighting our socials ban
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: Anika Wells refers her own expenses to the independent watchdog, Toyah Cordingley’s killer sentenced to life in prison, ano...
THE BEEFING: Sydney vs Melbourne
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rivalry between Australia’s two biggest cities runs so deep it literally forced the country to build a brand-new capital. Canberra wasn&rsqu...
Why funding isn’t fixing mental health support + RBA holds cash rate
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report has revealed that thousands of Australians living with serious mental health conditions can’t get the lifesaving care and support t...
Why your power bill’s going up + How Ozempic is changing what we eat
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Communities brace for worsening fire conditions today, jury finds Toyah Cordingley murdered by former nurse, Barnaby Joyce says Aus...
‘The Minister for Scarves’: Anika Wells’ optics disaster + Barnaby joins One Nation
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The controversy over Anika Wells’ taxpayer-funded trips has again put politicians’ expenses back in the spotlight. More details have been ...
More bushfires ahead + What's behind Trump's 'war on narco-terrorism'
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday Headlines: Cooler conditions ease bushfires across NSW, Coalition calls for independent review of minister’s $100,000 US visit, warning C...
BONUS: How undercover police radicalised an autistic child
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's bonus episode, Secrets We Keep: Uncovered host Joey Watson interviews the parents of a young teenager with autism radicalised by cover...
How Fidan became TikTok's fav divorce lawyer with 'Saturday PlatterDay'
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fidan Shevket has mastered the art of turning the mundane into content gold, amassing more than a million TikTok followers simply by sharing her daily...
RFK & Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘digital’ affair + Cops search for Dezi Freeman’s body
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Journalist Olivia Nuzzi has released her new bombshell book detailing her alleged “digital affair” with RFK Junior in the lead-up to th...
Meta axes teen accounts early + The surprise job more Aussies want
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Headlines: Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down teen accounts as High Court challenge to social media ban approved, millions told to brac...
THE BEEFING: Rupert vs James Murdoch
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The real-life succession battle over the Murdoch media empire worth billions resulted in one of the biggest family feuds playing out in court and...
The top Google searches of 2025 + Australia’s e-bike problem
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Federal MP is calling for a nationwide crackdown on dangerous e-bikes, claiming the government has been too slow to act. Hospitals are seeing hundre...
Higgins responds to Lehrmann appeal + The fight to ditch the algorithm
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday Headlines: Brittany Higgins says she ‘can breathe again’ after Lehrmann loses appeal, government warned to curb spending or risk ...
The neo-Nazi mums raising a ‘whites only’ generation + Bruce Lehrmann loses (again)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Victorian government is investigating mothers’ groups and a homeschooling network run by neo-Nazis. Experts say these groups can often end u...
How Trumpism hurt the Libs + Was TikTok’s red carpet racist?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday Headlines: New apps soar in popularity ahead of social media ban, internal Liberal Party review blames Trump for election defeat, coroner he...
THE BEEFING: Princess Diana vs the BBC
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1995 a history making interview inside Kensington Palace between the late Princess Diana and ex-BBC reporter Martin Bashir...
The complex reality of Ozempic + Govt ‘Jobs for Mates’ review released
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The WHO has released new guidelines recommending breakthrough weight loss drugs like Ozempic as long-term treatments for obesity. While the new measur...
WHO green-lights Ozempic for obesity + The gov's war on subscriptions
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Headlines: Labor to launch its National AI Plan today, WHO recommends Ozempic-style meds for weight-loss as TGA issues fresh warning, landmark...
The new frontier of domestic abuse + Australia tracking Chinese Navy Flotilla
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the frightening new frontier of coercive control and family violence. Abusers are now weaponising smart devices and even the software in ca...