The Briefing

Thursday Headlines:
Iran rejects US peace plan
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
National cabinet is set to convene next week to discuss Australia’s fuel supply
Super El Nino on the way later this year
Ahmed al Ahmed keys to the city
Deep Dive: The Installation of the 106th, and first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, took place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday March 25 (UK time), the Feast of the Annunciation.
Historically known as an enthronement, the Installation marks the symbolic start of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s public ministry in the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion.
The Canterbury Cathedral released a statement saying: “Rooted in centuries of tradition, the service will look forward with the hope of Jesus Christ - and celebrate the diversity of the Church of England, the nation and the Anglican Communion today”.
In this episode of the Briefing, Natarsha Belling talks to cultural historian Associate Professor Cindy McCreery about this historic moment for the Church.
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Deep Dive: Australia could see its food production halved within months in a nightmare scenario, brought about by the continuing war in Iran. What will it mean for putting food on your table?
Farmers are warning they’re already unable to purchase enough fertiliser and diesel to plant their winter crops. It’s a perfect storm.
The federal government this week announced a new trade deal with the European Union, worth $10billion. Farmers say it was a dud deal.
With the war in Iran now showing no signs of easing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Hamish McIntyre, President of the National Farmers Federation to take us through what will it mean for Australians and their weekly grocery bills?
Headlines:
US sends 15-point plan to Iran to stop the war
Commonwealth not planning on fuel rationing
ABC staff walk off the job over pay dispute
Inflation slightly lower than expected
Narelle gearing up for record-breaking move
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Wednesday Headlines:
Fuel shortages ramp up as diesel standards lowered
Most Aussies want the Iran war to end and Pakistan tipped to lead peace talks
ABC programs pulled as staff walk off the job
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54
The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special is out
Deep Dive: It’s been more than a thousand days since a landmark inquiry recommended a full ban on gambling advertising in Australia, yet despite the scale of harm and billions lost each year, the federal government has failed to act.
Evidence from the probe revealed an inescapable and predatory system, with aggressive tactics normalising gambling for young Australians and targeting those most at risk.
In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Independent MP Kate Chaney about why reform has stalled, the influence of powerful lobbying groups, and her push to force change in Parliament.
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The world was stunned but not surprised when US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran over the weekend – open the Strait of Hormuz or Trump will order the US military to begin an unprecedented campaign on the gulf state. Trump’s now extended that deadline for a further five days, claiming Iran is keen to reach an agreement with the US. Iran denies it's in talks.
In this episode of the Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Dr Malcolm Davis, a Senior Analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Defence Strategy Program to discuss the standoff between the US and Iran. What are the latest developments and what they mean...and are we paying the price of Trump's war games? If Trump gets this strategy wrong, what it could mean for the rest of the world.
Headlines:
Australia signs trade deal worth $10b per year.
War continues as Trump extends 48-hour ultimatum.
Consumer confidence crashes in wake of war.
Tehran-aligned terror group claims responsibility for London ambulance attack.
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $US19m for historical sexual assault.
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Tuesday Headlines:
Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants, says talks scheduled for today
Multiple crises headed for Australia as Iran war continues
Australia to sign free trade deal with EU
ABC staff to strike for the first time in 20 years
Less eggs and higher prices hit Easter choccies
Further listening from the headlines:
China & the secret chocolate factory
Deep Dive: One Nation had its biggest showing in a state election in decades - with one in five South Australians backing it at the ballot box over the weekend.
The polls flagged it was coming, but the scale of support has forced a harder look at what's really driving voters away from the major parties, and it's not just Pauline Hanson’s anti-immigration politics.
In this episode, Chris Spyrou speaks with Sean Kelly, a former advisor to Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, to unpack the forces behind One Nation's resurgence, what the major parties can actually do about it, and whether this result is unique to South Australia.
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