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David Shoebridge is the new leader of The Greens, defeating Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi to become the person to lead the party to the next election.
But after losing three seats in the 2025 vote and failing to make an impact against a surging One Nation, the party is facing an uphill battle to win over voters.
In today's deep dive only episode, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Senator Shoebridge about his plans for The Greens and why he wants everyday Aussies to back his party.

Remember today's headlines are now live too if you haven't already caught them!
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Wednesday Headlines:
Business and humanitarian groups slam Coalition's migration plan
Australian who served in Afghanistan named as soldier killed in NT training exercise
Man charged after woman stabbed on Melbourne tram
Australians pause to reflect on three-year anniversary of October 7
ASOS customers sent rogue message after fashion giant is hacked
AI One Nation ad sparks controversy
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Tuesday Headlines:
Coalition to unveil massive migration cut today
Greens pitch $25bn national supermarket plan
Former Prince Andrew takes police to court
Major global study confirms: Women suffer more pain than men
Brisbane 2032 logo officially unveiled after leak
Deep Dive: A growing number of Australians now have solar panels, with one in three of us using them on our rooftops, but they don’t last forever. By 2035, the country is on track to throw out 50 million.
To address the waste, the Federal Government announced a $24.7 million Solar Panel Recycling Scheme, which was paused due to a procurement complaint.
In this episode of The Briefing Chris Spyrou is joined by James Petesic, the co-founder of a leading Solar Panel Recycling company PV Industries, who’s pushing for the government to get the pilot back on track.
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Monday Headlines:
Labor suffers a hit in the polls as questions mount on cost of living relief
Flydubai pilot's links to Australia being investigated
Reality star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence offences
Revelations driver who allegedly crashed into NRL fans has previously lost his licence
Roosters bask in GF glory after NRL and NRLW wins
Deep Dive: Spring has well and truly sprung across the country, and for one in four Australians that means dealing with the symptoms of hay fever.
The number of people affected is increasing nationwide, due to a number of factors including climate change.
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Professor Janet Davies head of the Allergy Research Group at Queensland University of Technology to discuss why more people are being affected and the best way to deal with symptoms.
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Welcome back to Our Take!
It's the time of week that we loosen our ties (except we famously don't wear ties), kick off our shoes (figuratively because WHS rules) and talk the week that was in news and pop culture.
This week's debrief is on the question that's divided the internet this week: is it ok to rock up to a job interview with an iced coffee? Sach and producer Tessa weigh in.
We open the Inbox to hear YOUR thoughts on some of the stories we covered this week, with condom use and interest rates really getting you listening and talking.
Then it's time for the Weekend Quiz and we're on our best behaviour when office manager Tierney stops by to test her knowledge. Questions below, make sure you listen to get the answers!
As always, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories we've covered, or ones you'd like us to cover! Hit us up on Instagram @thebriefingpodcast and don't forget you can comment on eps if you listen on Spotify.
The Weekend Quiz:
1. Who took out this year’s men’s Dally M medal? CLUE: He did it from his dad’s couch ...
2. The Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate this week to what?
3. Who was named the new Greens leader? BONUS POINT: Who are they replacing and why?
4. Something we all have to pay when we tap our card at shops was axed this week. What was it?
5. Everyone became obsessed with what flying insect this week?

The Weekend List:
To do: Make a submission to the Select Committee on Women's Health (Sacha's recommendation, link here)
To watch: The Barbie movies on YouTube (Tessa's recommendation)
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