The Briefing
A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained. Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise. Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou, Natarsha Belling, Helen Smith and Antoinette Lattouf.
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Friday Headlines: Pheobe Bishop’s housemates charged with murder, NZ MPs who performed haka in Parliament given record suspensions, weight loss drug warning over pregnancies, major pet changes in family law disputes, and the Socceroos have all but qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Deep Dive: Chocolate prices have surge
Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smit
Afternoon Headlines: US President Donald Trump bans 12 countries from the US, Senior Coalition members hit back at former Liberal Party Leader Alan Stockdale over comments on assertive women and Perth banned the hiring of E-Scooters after man's death Deep Dive: This week the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Ag
Thursday Headlines: NSW gamblers now losing $24 million to pokies every day, future of Tasmanian Premier and AFL team hangs in the balance, Australia’s defence force chief issues new warning, Enhanced Games hits back at World Aquatics, and Hungry Jacks trials AI drive-thru in Sydney. Deep Dive: Australia now has the hi
Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smit
Afternoon Headlines: GDP slow growth as economists predict further interest rate cuts, Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging and $70 million Oz Lotto has finally been found Deep Dive: The powerful bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk seems to be over, after the tech billionaire left the White House
