The Australian casino industry has been in strife for years, and the latest iteration is another enquiry into Sydney’s Star. The second Bell review is currently underway and set to finish up in May looking at whether the Star’s license should be revoked. This comes after the Star was fined $100m 18 months ago; was found unsuitable to run a casino; and an external manager was appointed.
In this episode of The Briefing Katrina Blowers sits down with Helen Bird from Swinburne University to find out why our casinos seem to be so dodgy.
Headlines:
China revealed as country behind spy operation targeting Australia
Israel refuses to attend ceasefire talks in Cairo
Albanese criticises Liberal ‘fear campaign’ following Dunkley by-election
12,000 people marched in Sydney’s Mardi Gras
Planning for King Charles royal visit gets underway
 
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Why are our casinos so dodgy?

A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews, all in under 20 minutes. Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 3pm Monday to Friday, and profiles across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
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Eliza Hull is a musician, author and a disability advocate who’s teaching children how to have better conversations about people living with disability.
On social media Eliza has been putting a spotlight on what it would be like for people with existing disability in Gaza and all of those with new acquired disabilities because of the constant bombardment.
In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf Eliza shares some heart wrenching moments from her childhood and how Gaza has impacted her parenting.
 
WEEKEND LIST

TO EAT - Spicy (NOT FIRED) chicken wings
TO READ - 4am: Answers to the conundrums that keep you up at night • Advice from Ask Shameless
TO DO - Set an alarm for deep breathing
TO DO - The Antoinettes Live Show - Syd June 22nd

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Eliza Hull on disability, Gaza and big conversations with kids

Former US President Donald Trump was this morning found guilty on 34 charges relating to paying off a porn star. 
Trump had sex with Stormy Daniels in a Lake Tahoe hotel room in 2006.  The story emerged in the lead-up to the 2016 election and Trump, through his then lawyer Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 to kill off the story 
Prosecutors in New York brought the charges against Trump – the first time a US president or former president has faced criminal charges – and he was found guilty on all 34 counts. 
We’re joined by Professor David Smith from the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney to find out what’s likely to happen next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout from Donald Trump's guilty verdict

Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 charges in a New York court.
In this special bonus episode of The Briefing, you'll hear what Trump had to say after the verdict was handed down.
Sacha Barbour-Gatt and Katrina Blowers bring you the very latest on one of the biggest news stories in decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump - Guilty!

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s 10-year-old daughter North West made her acting debut not on a school stage like other kids - but in a major 30th anniversary concert performance of the Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. And people weren’t happy.
Hollywood is full of nepo babies and it makes sense - but what about the people missing out on roles or opportunities because they weren’t born into a famous family?
In this episode of the Briefing entertainment reporter and gossip guru Richard Reid joins Sacha Barbour Gatt to explain why we love to hate nepo babies.
Headlines:
BOM releases Winter outlook as 2024 shapes up to be the hottest year on record
Trump jury continues deliberations as former President is accused of using racial slur
Labor MP quits foreign affairs committee after ‘river to the sea’ comments 
US man on suspended licence shows up to virtual court date behind the wheel
 
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Richard Reid wants you to cut nepo babies some slack

The inquest into the death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker wrapped up this week after hearing shocking allegations of racism permeating the Nothern Territory Police Force.
Walker was shot dead during an attempted arrest in 2019 by then police officer Zachary Rolfe, who was charged with murder but then acquitted following a trial.
In this episode of The Briefing, we’re joined by Melissa Mackay from the ABC’s bureau in Alice Springs, to find out what we learned at the inquiry and what lessons, if any, will be learned from the death of Kumanjayi Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are our casinos so dodgy?

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