The Briefing

Thursday Headlines:
Pauline Hanson criticised for press club address as AFP investigates banner incident
US officials reveal Iran peace deal details
Pakistani officials apologise for fatal shooting of Australian girl
First non-stop flight to Europe from Australia’s east coast confirmed
The Maroons thump the Blues in State of Origin 2
Deep Dive:
Kyle Sandilands and ARN have settled their legal dispute, clearing the way for the radio shock jock to make his next move in the audio space.
But it turns out he’ll still be tied to his former employer, which will be taking a cut of the profits from his new show, and they’ll still have to host ads for him on the station he once called home.
In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined again by industry insider Craig Bruce to break down the deal and what it means for the future of audio in Australia.
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Wednesday Headlines:
Interest rate hike reprieve, but the pain might not be over
Ben Roberts-Smith bail conditions varied
Pauline Hanson to address the National Press Club for the first time in her political career
Virgin Australia lashed as it plans to pocket $90 million in travel credits
Kyle Sandilands apparently settles with ARN for $15 million
Deep Dive: The Albanese government has been struggling to convince voters its proposed changes to the Capital Gains Tax – as outlined in last month’s budget – will be beneficial for Australians.
The business sector and Coalition is up in arms about the effects it will have on investment in this country, with accusations the two-day Senate inquiry into the planned changes is rushed.
Independent economist Saul Eslake appeared at that hearing this week. In this episode of The Briefing, he joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to explain how the reforms to CGT will affect different Aussies and give his verdict on the changes.
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Tuesday Headlines:
Skepticism surrounds US-Iran peace deal
AFP confirms investigation into allegations of sexual assault by flotilla activists
Sydney shark attack victim loses arm
Economists back government’s CGT plan, but admit it’s not perfect
Gina Rinehart buys ‘significant’ stake in SpaceX
Deep Dive: A new cosmetic procedure is plumping faces – and raising eyebrows – in the US.
It involves using the fat from dead bodies as filler in patients seeking plumper lips, butts and faces, despite very limited clinical trials or proof it’s safe.
In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by QLD plastic surgeon Dr David Sparks to talk zombie filler and ask not only whether it’s safe, but also whether it’s ethical to use cadaver tissue for beauty.
Further listening from headlines:
'I heard the screams': Inside Israeli detention
Elon’s road to $1,000,000,000,000

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The United States and Iran have announced a cease-fire deal that would pause fighting for 60 days. “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump wrote on social media.
Sacha Barbour Gatt has this breaking news update.
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Monday Headlines:
New poll has Pauline Hanson as preferred PM
Trump tells all sides to ‘stand down’ amid peace talks
Nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan
Renewed calls for a Sydney shark cull after Coogee attack
Socceroos stun in World Cup opener against Turkiye
Deep Dive: A proposed $900 million waste-to-energy plant in Fiji sparked fierce criticism before it was ultimately rejected, with opponents warning the nation risked becoming the "Pacific's ashtray" and accusing Australia of engaging in "waste colonialism".
The project has reignited debate around waste-to-energy technology, which supporters say can reduce landfill and generate electricity, but critics argue risks creating a dependence on burning waste rather than reducing it.
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with environmental researcher Professor Ray Wills about the Fiji proposal, the future of waste-to-energy in Australia, and whether burning rubbish is a necessary part of solving the country's growing waste problem.
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