Australia’s love of an underdog is really special and unique – we're always cheering on the Aussie battler.  
It goes hand in hand with our belief that everyone deserves a fair go, but we’re also pretty renowned for being the first to cut down someone who might stand out. 
It’s called Tall Poppy Syndrome and has become synonymous with Australian culture. But why? And is it time to rethink our approach to success and standing out? 
On today’s episode, The Briefing host Sacha Barbour-Gatt talks to Dr Rumeet Billan, the author of 2023 study ‘The Tallest Poppy’, to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why we need to cut through Australia's Tall Poppy Syndrome

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Sexsomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to engage in sexual behaviors in their sleep, such as dirty talk, masturbating and even intercourse.
The disorder occurs in the deepest stages of sleep and unsurprisingly it raises many questions around consent. How can consent be maintained when a partner is unconscious? And can sexsomnia be used as a defence in cases of sexual assault?
Aleks Trkulja from the Pleasure Centre and specialist sleep physician Dr David Cunnington joins Helen Smith to explain how common sexsomnia is.
Headlines:
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders 
Julian Assange granted leave to appeal extradition to the US
Sam Kerr trial date set
Sussan Ley calls for Diddy boycott
 
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You’ve heard of Insomnia but what about Sexsomnia?

A new drug has been detected in Australia that can be up to 25 times stronger than fentanyl – which is already stronger than heroin.
Introducing nitazene, an incredibly dangerous synthetic opioid that was linked to over 20 overdoses in western Sydney and was found in Canberra’s pill testing service for the first time over the weekend.
Professor Suzanne Nielsen, the Deputy Director of the Monash Addiction Research Centre, joins Simon Beaton to explain the dangers of nitazene which could be lacing your party drugs.
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Nitazene - the super-strength opioid turning up in our party drugs

The search for a missing person can capture the attention of the entire nation. 
Currently, we’re waiting to hear the outcome of an appeal of Chris Dawson, who was convicted of killing his wife Lynette Joy Simms in December of 1982, despite her body never being found. So what happens behind the scenes of one of these investigations? And how is someone charged with murder when a body is never located? 
Journalist Tessa Randello from the LiSTNR Newsroom has spoken with former New South Wales Detective Anthony Macklin about this topic. On this episode, she unpacks what she’s found out with Sacha Barbour Gatt. 
Headlines:
Iran’s President missing after helicopter crash
Charges laid in Sydney police stabbing
Sean 'Diddy' Combs admits to DV
700 ‘Kyles’ not enough to break world record
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How to catch a killer when you don't have the body

Scott Morrison is the 30th Prime Minister of Australia, lover of chicken curries and author of his new book - Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister's Testimony of God's Faithfulness
Morrison has had his fair share of controversies over the years - Hawaii, his response to COVID and his many ministries.
In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Morrison opens up about his time as PM, repenting his sins and his impact on Australians.
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Scott Morrison’s most awkward interview ever?

Social media has gone into meltdown after a video from a US college commencement speech went viral.
The footage shows NFL player and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker addressing the female graduates in the crowd, telling them that ultimately, their main and most valuable vocation in life is being a wife and mother.
Butker has sparked a storm of criticism, the NFL even coming out to distance itself from his comments.
In the post #MeToo world and amidst a spike in violence against women in Australia, we’re breaking down and debunking Butker’s comments and why they are so dangerous.''
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Why we need to cut through Australia's Tall Poppy Syndrome

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