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Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.

She’s pled not guilty to all charges.

In this special series of The Briefing Helen Smith unpacks day eight of the trial in under two minutes.

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Afternoon headlines: Two men found guilty of murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey, Adam Bandt concedes defeat in Melbourne and Triple-murder Mushroom trial may conclude earlier than expected 

Deep Dive: Donald Trump’s new tariffs on overseas movies could threaten Australia’s multibillion-dollar film industry and thousands of jobs.

The shock move has some asking is this part of a bigger plan by the US President to control Hollywood and the creative industry.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by film expert Professor Mark Ryan to unpack what these latest tariffs mean for Australia and the future of blockbuster movies. 

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An innovative new project is helping Australians make and save cash, while bolstering the renewable energy sector and helping the environment. 
 
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency or ‘ARENA funded Community Batteries’ project will see community batteries installed and connected to a virtual power plant. 

In this sponsored episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with Momentum Energy’s Leesa Blazley who’s leading its roll-out.

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Thursday Headlines:  Albo to reveal his new front bench as soon as next Tuesday, new warnings for Australians travelling to Pakistan and India, Daniel Morcombe's family new tell-all documentary, black smoke rises above the Sistine Chapel, and the ATO's wildest tax claims.
 
Deep Dive: Are you fake rich? A third of Australians are feeling the pressure to ‘fake rich’ or look wealthier than they really are to maintain a picture-perfect lifestyle, new research has found. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks to Finder’s money expert Rebecca Pike to unpack where this pressure is coming from, what we’re overspending on and how to avoid falling into the “fake rich” trap.

Further listening from the headlines:
Nuclear war warning between India & Pakistan + Mushroom trial latest

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Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023.

She’s pled not guilty to all charges.

In this special series of The Briefing Helen Smith unpacks day seven of the trial in under two minutes.

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Afternoon headlines: Deadly Queensland housefire may have links to domestic violence, court hears in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial that she asked her husband's brother to help with her marriage and Peter Dutton makes first public appearance for first time since election loss 

Deep Dive: The two nuclear armed nations of India and Pakistan have the world on edge after a dangerous escalation in their long running war.

International leaders are calling for "maximum restraint" on both sides, after deadly military strikes and threats of retaliation.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Foreign Affairs expert Dr Keith Sutter who warns the threat of nuclear war is real and the major economic and trade implications for Australia.  

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Wednesday Headlines: The fall out continues following Labor’s landslide election win, developments in the NSW double child murder case, Trump says “never say never” after new Canadian PM rules out sale to US, the NRL will get an 18th team from 2027,  and we are just one week away from Eurovision.

Deep Dive: Run It Straight, the self-proclaimed “world’s fiercest collision sport,” has exploded on social media for its massive tackles, knockouts, and viral showdowns. 

But as its popularity grows, so do concerns about the risks that come with it. 
 
In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with neurophysiologist Dr Alan Pearce about the dangers behind the spectacle and why experts fear this sport could come with serious long-term consequences.  

Further listening from the headlines: 
Who is the 'Milkshake Man' representing Australia at Eurovision?

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Afternoon headlines: Survivor of Mushroom murder trial speaks in court and huge swings in election results as Teals and Greens fight for seats. 

Deep dive: This year’s Met Gala, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, is all about race, gender, class and sexuality.

The high-end fashion event is often seen as ‘tone-deaf’ platforming privilege and elitism, but this year organizers are trying to re-set the message.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by LiSNTR’s entertainment reporter Justin Hill to unpack why the Met Gala is so much more than just sensational high-end fashion.

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Tuesday Headlines: Gina Rinehart blames the Coalition’s election loss on 'Left Media', three major child deaths across the country, Israel to expand its offensive in Gaza, record seizure of vapes in Queensland, Met Gala is on today, and Skype is hanging up for good.

Deep Dive: Our DNA is valuable, however many of us give it away for free, whether it be to figure out family history, or even to spot a life-threatening hereditary illness. 
 
But the seemingly harmless practice of genetic testing has a dark side, with some companies abusing a legal loophole allowing them to access the information and use it to their advantage. 
 
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Public Health Genomics Expert Dr Jane Tiller about how life insurance companies are using their customers DNA to discriminate against them, and the growing calls to ban the practice.

Further listening from the headlines:

• Who will be the new leader for the Liberal Party?
• How our gov let $7 billion go up in smoke

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Afternoon headlines: Anthony Albanese speaks with Donald Trump, 100% tariffs on movies made in Australia, new text messages shared in mushroom trial and voting for the next Pope starts on Wednesday

Deep Dive: The Liberal party is in crisis mood suffering its worst election defeat over the weekend in its party’s history.

They now need a new leader and a new way forward to try and win back voters.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by 7NEWS Political Editor Mark Riley to unpack what went so horribly wrong and the tough job ahead for its new leader.  

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