The Briefing

There have been some major upsets in this year’s Aussie Rich List, with some standout winners and losers.
In this episode of the Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by the curator of the annual list, John Stensholt, to unpack the top 10 and the Aussie leaders who have made and lost billions.
Headlines:
The Prime Minister has played down being heckled while visiting a mosque in Western Sydney
Trucking industry groups are warning that food costs will skyrocket as operators deal with fuel and diesel shortages
US President Donald Trump has made a joke about Pearl Harbour while meeting the Japanese Prime Minister
Australia has slipped to its lowest-ever ranking in the World Happiness Report
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The manosphere became the focus of content creator Flynn Martin’s online presence. He went viral for a video many called offensive and out of touch, triggering a huge backlash.
Flynn now says he was 'radicalised' by figures like Andrew Tate, with the constant stream of content shaping how he saw the world. Now, he warns much of what these influencers promote is misleading and often false.
In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith talks to Flynn about how he got pulled into the manosphere, the role his mental health played and the support that helped him find a way out.
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Friday Headlines:
Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall today
Australian soldiers considered 'legitimate targets' by Iran
Health insurance premiums to hike as much as 25%
Power prices to fall by July
Queen Mary and King Frederick wrap up their Australian visit
Further listening:
How to beat the private health hike
Deep Dive: The Manosphere has hit the mainstream this week, with Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere exposing the very dark corner of the internet targeting young boys and men.
While it’s gaining critical acclaim for shining a light on the toxic space, others say it completely ignores the real story.
In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with the CEO of The Man Cave, Ben Vasiliou about the lessons we need to learn about the manosphere and ‘toxic masculinity’.

Listen to Part 2: How I escaped the manosphere here
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Australia’s fuel crisis is intensifying, with empty bowsers, soaring prices, and growing fears it could spill into a full-blown shortage. In response, the Prime Minister has announced a new national task force to keep petrol and diesel flowing. But will it actually fix the problem… or is it just political theatre?
In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Seven News Political Reporter, Josh Martin, to unpack the latest developments.
Headlines:
There’s been a concerning escalation in the war in the Middle East, with key gas plants targeted in ongoing strikes.
The Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Centre has broken his silence over the Iran war after sensationally quitting from the top job
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has brushed off speculation that she could face a leadership challenge
And Australia’s unemployment rate has increased to 4.3%
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Thursday Headlines:
Emergency National Cabinet meeting called amid fuel shortage fears
Iranian women’s soccer team back in Iran as third senior leader killed
Changes coming for Australia’s tobacco laws
Pauline Hanson confronts SA Premier
Possum hides among soft toys at Hobart Airport
Deep Dive: Have you ever heard of water cremation? What about human composting or natural burials?
These are some of the greener ways Aussies are choosing to dispose of their bodies after they die, in place of traditional burials or cremations.
In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Dr Sandra van der Laan talks about the newest and greenest ways to go when you die.
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