Friday Headlines: Opposition Leader clarifies he believed in climate change, Rise in DV over Easter, Great White shark concerns for an Adelaide beach and Trump meets with Italy's PM.

Deep Dive: From big policy promises to viral missteps, election campaigns serve up drama, theatre and the occasional meme-worthy moment. But what’s it really like behind the scenes?

In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy is joined by News Corp federal political reporter Madura McCormack, who’s been following the 2025 campaign trail. She shares what it’s like travelling with the press pack, the moments that didn’t make headlines—and what they reveal about the parties vying for your vote.

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Is the great Australian dream of owning a home over? 
 
In this special election edition of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil to unpack Labor’s record on housing, missed targets, and what the government plans to do next to solve a housing and rental crisis that’s been decades in the making.

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Thursday Headlines: Spicy second leaders' debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton, Australians trust in the US lowest in 20 years, Swedish teenager in Australia charged with contract killings, tropical Cyclone off WA expected to make landfall over the weekend and lab grown chicken nuggets breakthrough!

Deep Dive: The rate of Australians travelling to the US has dropped to its lowest level since the pandemic, with Donald Trump’s return to the White House sparking a wave of concern among international visitors.

Countries like China, Germany, Portugal and the UK have issued warnings for citizens heading to the country —so why hasn’t and should Australia do the same?

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith speaks with Griffith University’s Dr Lee Morgenbesser, who recently cancelled his own trip, about the risks, the politics, and what it means for Australia. 

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Afternoon Headlines: PM says he won’t be deterred from making public appearances after another security breach, police search underway following the alleged sexual assault of an 83-year-old woman and a British tennis player has apologised after calling our her opponent for bad body odour.  
 
Deep Dive: National security is back in the spotlight, with claims that Russia tried to base military aircraft in Indonesia.  

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by foreign affairs expert Dr Keith Suter to unpack what’s really going on, how it affects us in Australia and how China’s growing influence is reshaping power in our region. 

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Wednesday Headlines: Half of all investment properties sold within two years, Australian lab racing to make a vaccine to prevent deadly Disease X, Australian Defence Minister confirms no Russian base in Indonesia, more AI bots using the internet than humans for the first time, swapping out red meat and fruit toast could cut household emissions and Brisbane Greens MP joins OnlyFans to ‘make people pay attention’ to HIV prevention drug policy.

Deep Dive: Can you spot political spin? From Mediscare to Temu Trump, spin is used by all sides of politics.

It's a technique used throughout election campaigns and it’s ramping up as we head to the polls, but does it work or just led to more mistrust in politicians?

In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy is joined by Professor of Communications and journalist Caroline Fisher to identify how it’s been used in the upcoming Federal election.  

Further listening: From Julian Assange to Amber Heard: The Australian lawyer behind it all 

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Afternoon Headlines: Greens cancel ANZAC Day rave, grandmother shot dead in drive-by shooting and why Australians aren’t travelling to the US. 
 
Deep Dive: It’s being called a giant leap forward for space travel - an all-female crew has just completed a Blue Origin mission.  
 
With a mix of celebrities, scientists, and pioneers on board, including Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King ... was it all a PR stunt for its billionaire boss Jeff Bezos?  

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling speaks with Australian physicist and former NASA engineer Dr Chris Boshuizen—who blasted into space on a Blue Origin flight himself —about what this means for the future of space exploration.  

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Tuesday Headlines: Bold claims made on Sky News ‘Mavericks’ debate with One Nation’s Pauline Hanson and KAP’s Bob Katter, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor debate on housing, 1 in 23 Australian properties under threat due to climate change, All-female space crew mission with Katy Perry successful and Australian gambler “The Joker” at the centre of $151 million US lottery scandal. 

Deep Dive: With early voting starting in less than a week, both leaders are making ‘game-changer’ cash-saving promises ahead of the 2025 ‘cost-of-living election’.

Housing, health, and energy are front and centre, but how much will these policies actually help slash our everyday costs, and are they lasting solutions or just short-term sugar hits?

In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks to money saving expert Joel Gibson on who can deliver the most hip pocket relief to Aussies, plus his own cost of living relief tips. 

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Free uni and TAFE for all Australians—that’s the headline promise from Greens Leader Adam Bandt, as the party reveals some of its major policies ahead of the Federal Election today.

With the latest Newspoll pointing to a Labor minority government, the Greens could soon be in a powerful negotiating position. 

In this special election edition of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling speaks with Adam Bandt about wiping student debt, fixing the housing crisis, and how the party plans to pay for it all. 

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Monday Headline: Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton ‘officially’ launched their election campaigns, one year since the Bondi Junction stabbings with inquest on the way, Harvey Weinstein to stand trial this week in redo of #MeToo case, Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained and Gout Gout breaks 200m record officially faster than Usain Bolt at same age. 

Deep Dive: There's an ongoing debate around ADHD in Australia - whether it’s over or underdiagnosed.

It come after the country experienced a surge in cases in recent years, fuelled by adult women who weren't previously thought to be able to have ADHD now levelling the diagnosis field.

But last week one expert came out to claim the rise in diagnoses is, in part, due to ADHD now becoming "trendy”, angering advocates and people living with the disorder who say it’s damaging, dismissive and fuelling societal stigma.

In this episode of The Briefing Tara Cassidy is joined by President Professor Dave Coghill from Australasian ADHD Professionals Association to discuss the ongoing controversy.  

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Jameela Jamil is a fierce critic of power, tackling the erosion of women’s rights to the rise of far-right ideologies.

The British actor, writer and activist, best known for her break out role in The Good Place, is unapologetically honest and uses her platform to publicly say what many won’t.

In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Jameela explains why she approaches every opportunity with the confidence of a ‘white man’ and how wellness culture can lead us astray.

Find tickets to Jameela's live tour here or at fane.com.au

Weekend list with Helen Smith

• TO WATCH: Love on the Spectrum Season 3 on Netflix
• TO WATCH: Annie the Musical Australia touring nationally
• TO DO: Peaches Pilates online app or in person
• TO TRY: Ant’s food waste hack or try the Saveful app

If you need help or support for an eating disorder or body image issue, please call the Butterfly National Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 334 673) or visit www.butterfly.org.au to chat online or email.

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