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A newly announced ban on greyhound racing in one Australian state has divided the public but left animal welfare advocates celebrating.

Last week the Tasmanian Premier told those in the sector, the sport would be phased out by 2029, leaving many in the industry furious and questioning his true motives.

In part two of this two-part deep dive, Tara Cassidy speaks with TasRacing CEO Andrew Jenkins and Coalition For The Protection of Greyhounds President Amy MacMahon about the controversial decision, and the future of greyhound racing in Australia.

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Monday Headlines: Trump's NATO-style deal with Putin, shootings in Sydney and Melbourne nightlife precincts, fresh push to extradite Chinese man over baby burning incident, young Australians may have a tougher life than their parents, and a major scientific discovery that could re-write history.

Deep Dive: The Australian greyhound racing community is reeling after news last week that the sport will be phased out in Tasmania by 2029, while animal welfare advocates applaud the long-awaited move.  

Many across the sector say the industry’s been used as a scapegoat, as part of a political power play by the state’s premier, who’d recently pledged to bolster the industry, not ban it.  

In part one of this two-part deep dive, Tara Cassidy speaks with Greyhound Racing Victoria Chair Peita Duncan about the controversial decision, and the future of greyhound racing in Australia.

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Bonus episode: The Voice Australia is back for its 14th season. But in all those years, no contestant has made an impact quite like shows very first winner,  Karise Eden. Today, we’re bringing you Karise’s full-length interview from LiSTNR’s The Moment It Changed: Touchdown podcast.

Music journalist Cam Adams sits down with Karise as she opens up about her meteoric rise from struggling artist to national sensation, and the fallout that followed, from industry exploitation to the fight to reclaim her voice.

For more, including extraordinary revelations from former Australia Idol judges, you can listen to all episodes of The Moment It Changed: Touchdown for free on Apple, Spotify, LiSTNR or wherever you get your podcasts. 

This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. There's also references to family violence. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. 

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Claudia Karvan is a screen legend who grew up in the iconic Kings Cross nightclub district and became one of Australia’s most admired (and drama-free) stars.

She first stepped in front of the camera at just 10 years old and hasn’t looked back... creating iconic moments in film and TV from The Secret Life of Us to Bump on Stan.

In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Claudia reveals what it was like to uncover jaw-dropping details about her own family tree live on camera and explains why she hates crying in public despite being an open book.

Weekend list with Helen Smith

• TO DO: Change your algorithm on Instagram
• TO WATCH: K-pop Demon Hunters on Netflix
• TO WATCH: Wednesday season 2 on Netflix
• TO LISTEN: Twice Displaced by Lem Zakharia

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The Australian Defence Force is getting smarter, savvier, and more strategic in its recruitment, with it’s highest annual intake in 15 years, and you might be surprised by what’s causing the trend.

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Behavioural Economist, Professor Robert Hoffman, to unpack the psychology behind a surprising global surge in military enlistment, and why the ADF’s battle for talent might just be its most important mission yet.  

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Friday Headlines: US warns Australia must meet with Trump over ‘critical’ AUKUS deal, chilling footage revealed of accused Melbourne double murderer, UTS staff facing job loss told to 'do some laundry' to manage stress, the average Aussie is earning more than ever but we still feel broke, and your thoughts on property millionaires, the Denmark Zoo saga and Insta's controversial map feature.

Deep Dive: It can be hard to tell what’s real in the world of celebrities, amid a sea of cosmetic surgery, white veneers, tightly-controlled branding and picture-perfect relationships. 

But today a PR insider is lifting the lid on the hidden practice of manufactured celebrity relationships, aimed at boosting exposure, image and popularity. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Billy Daniels, owner of PR agency Billy Etc, to get the scoop on which celebrities’ relationships are real - and which are likely not. 

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New Australian research has uncovered a dangerous new trend on TikTok, with a growing number of unqualified influencers spreading misinformation about female contraception. Despite having no medical qualifications, these social media stars are giving harmful advice to women about sex, leading to an increase in unwanted pregnancies and STIs. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling speaks with public health expert Megan Bugden on what they uncovered in their research and the dangerous, life-changing consequences. 

Headlines: Anthony Albanese claims a statement from Hamas is incorrect and propaganda from the terror group, US President Donald Trump has warned Russia ahead of his meeting this weekend, and the sole survivor of a helicopter crash in the Northern Territory has given evidence. 

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Thursday Headlines: The coalition has slammed Anthony Albanese for his decision to recognise a state of Palestine, Commonwealth Bank urged to repay fees of 2 million low-income customers after recording $10b profit, Netflix star Matt Wright’s trial will hear from more witnesses today, young men Australia's biggest phone addicts, and an Aussie teen chasing his NFL dream has gone viral for a tearful homesick message.

Deep Dive: A new study that suggests artificial sweeteners increase your risk of diabetes has received criticism online, despite being carried out by one of the country’s top experts.  

Critics argue it doesn’t meet the medical research gold standard, while media coverage lacked important context and nuance.  

So how do us regular folk tell scientific fact from fiction, when even the experts can’t seem to agree?  

On this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with Dr Evangeline Mantizioris, Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of South Australia, about what makes a study credible, and how to treat such research when making decisions about your own health. 

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Real estate agents underquoting is back in the headlines with authorities cracking down on the illegal practice. But now there are calls for the dodgy agents who often make millions of dollars in commission to face tougher penalties.  

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by buyer’s agent Julie DeBondt-Barker, who explains how underquoting is preventing young people from buying homes and why the real estate industry needs an overhaul. 

Headlines: A 34-year-old man has faced court charged with the murders of a pregnant woman and her partner in Melbourne’s south-east, a 41-year-old Victorian man has been arrested after a police firearm was discharged inside Sydney domestic terminal and Netflix just got more expensive (again). 

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Wednesday Headlines: Julie Bishop labelled a hostile bully at uni senate inquiry, Apple and Google lose landmark court case to Fortnite developer over anti-competitive conduct, WA is overhauling the states surrogacy and IVF laws, one in five Aussies carry incurable parasite from cats, and Freddo Frog shrinkflation!

Deep Dive: Distraction politics take place nearly every day - in an attempt to steer us away from the negative or put a spin on something.

Most recently US President Donald Trump has been accused of creating a distraction from the Epstein files and tariffs with his Washington police takeover, in what spin doctors would call pivoting, a commonly used tactic.

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Caroline Fisher, former spin doctor and media adviser to Queensland’s former premier Anna Bligh and is an adjunct professor from the University of Canberra, to share her personal experience in the job.  

Further listening: Secrets We Keep: By Any Means

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