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Tuesday Headlines: Violence erupts at Sydney protests against Israeli President’s visit, King Charles 'ready to support' police investigation into Prince Andrew, Communications Minister seeks urgent meeting with Roblox over predator claims, and Elon Musk switches Space X’s focus to the moon. Deep Dive: Big tech is under fire for failing to protect Aussie kids from online sexual abuse, including a sharp rise in sextortion and abuse via video calls and livestreams. Reports to the Australian Federal Police jumped 41% last year, showing just how fast the problem is growing. In part one of this special two-part deep dive, Chris Spyrou chats with co-lead of the CSAM Deterrence Centre and asociate professor from the University of Tasmania, Joel Scanlan.In part two, Sacha Barbour Gatt chats with Brisbane radio host Matt Acton, a dad whose son was targeted by an online sextortion scam, on what he wishes he’d done differently and what parents need to know. If you need help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or reach out to 1800 RESPECT. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Minister of Communications, Solly Malatsi about the decision to allow Starlink to operate in South Africa. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s is now in effect—hear the reaction from an advocate and the Communications Minister. Plus, Minister Anika Wells is under fire and facing a travel entitlements scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's find out what's happening in Australia, our man on the ground there is Brad Foster and he joins Jesse. Today he'll talk about the bushfires, why Communications Minister and Minister for Sport Anika Wells is getting some heat, plus new shark detecting technology.

Today the federal government’s much-vaunted social media reform kicks in - but Communications Minister Anika Wells has another drama to sort out: she’s referred herself for an independent audit after a huge drama blew up over her use of taxpayer-funded travel entitlements. So what’s fair when it comes to politicians’ expenses - and is this superstar minister under threat? This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. Jasper Leak also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The social media ban kicks in as the Communications Minister refers her expenses for audit, Conflict on the Thai-Cambodia border continues to escalate with several people reported dead, The AFLW draft goes down to the wire.

Communications Minister Anika Wells billed taxpayers thousands of dollars for members of her family to attend sporting events around the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heidi Murphy has weighed in on revelations about the Communications Minister's taxpayer-funded trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communications Minister Anika Wells defends a taxpayer-funded trip to New York, An investigation underway after 12 homes destroyed in fires on the New South Wales Central Coast, Oscar Piastri aiming to win the Formula One world championship.

The Communications Minister is under fire over yet another taxpayer funded trip. More than 50-billion-dollars will soon be spent each year servicing state and federal government debt. And This Lady Gaga song named the years best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications Minister is under fire over yet another taxpayer funded trip. More than 50-billion-dollars will soon be spent each year servicing state and federal government debt. And This Lady Gaga song named the years best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On December 10th, Australia will become the first country in the world to introduce age restrictions on social media. Communications Minister, Anika Wells, has stated she is not intimidated by major technology companies and is prepared for scrutiny from the United States. Author and Disinformation expert David Robert Grimes looks at Australia's social media ban and the CDC delivering vaccine misinformation.

“This is giving parents another weapon in their arsenal for their lives and for the happiness and mental wellbeing of their children.”Katy Watson speaks to Australia's Communication Minister Anika Wells about the world's first social media ban for children under 16. Under the new law, social media companies will face fines of up to about US $32 million if they fail to take steps to ensure that under-16s in Australia cannot set up accounts. It has wide public support and comes about after research shows that seven out of ten Australian young people are suffering harm online. However, the law has its opponents too, from those who fear children could be cut off, or driven to darker, unregulated sites to the huge international technology companies and even the US President, but Anika Wells is undaunted. Her government wants to promote the mental health of its young people, and she maintains that even if the law is flawed, ‘Australians will look back and ask, why did that take so long? Not why did they do that?' The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Katy Watson Producers: Simon Atkinson, Clare Williamson & Farhana Haider Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media(Image: Anika Wells. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 70,000 as a fragile ceasefire holds on paper while strikes continue. We give you the latest updates on the International Stabilisation Force gearing up to enter the zone, and why Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial. Plus, with the social media ban just days away, Communications Minister Anika Wells confirms the crackdown is about cultural change, busts the myth that we must hand over their passports to stay online, and reveals how the e-Safety Commissioner will actually check the ban is working. And in headlines today, Brittany Higgins says she can "breathe again" after Bruce Lehrmann lost his appeal against a defamation decision that found he raped her; With Meta set to begin deactivating accounts held by Australians under the age of 16 from today, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman says they are set for a wave of complaints they have no power to resolve; The Brisbane Olympic vision has been revealed - "Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032"; Singer Jessie J says she just saw a mum who's gone through cancer when she broke royal protocol and hugged the Princess of Wales THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Abraham joined David & Will for the spin of the week, including a miscommunication from the Communications Minister and the best part of the Josh Teague interview on our show earlier in the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A history making day in the middle east, with the release of Israeli hostages just hours away Back home, thousands have taken to the streets for pro-Palestinian protests Tech platforms to meet with Communications Minister ahead of social media ban And the most expensive after school activities revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A history making day in the middle east, with the release of Israeli hostages just hours away Back home, thousands have taken to the streets for pro-Palestinian protests Tech platforms to meet with Communications Minister ahead of social media ban And the most expensive after school activities revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal opposition has accused Communications Minister Anika Wells of misleading parliament over when her office was notified of the Optus Triple-Zero outage that has been linked to four deaths. It comes as emails that Optus sent to notify the government and the regulator of the outages, which ultimately affected more than 600 people last month, are scrutinised in Senate estimates. Meanwhile, legislation creating a triple-zero custodian has passed the lower house.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Quentin Dempster, Former ABC Presenter and Freelance Journalist.   

The Opposition believes the Communications Minister misled parliament over her knowledge about the Optus outage. The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate two women and four children back to Australia. And Travis Kelce has given his verdict on Life Of A ShowgirlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition believes the Communications Minister misled parliament over her knowledge about the Optus outage. The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate two women and four children back to Australia. And Travis Kelce has given his verdict on Life Of A ShowgirlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas now reviewing a Gaza peace plan; The Communications Minister meeting with Optus' major shareholder after two devastating triple zero outages; And in sport, Mitch Brown unhappy over a Mad Monday post he says is homophobic.

Tuesday Headlines: Trump announces 'historic peace plan' for Gaza, Optus executives to meet with Communications Minister after second 000 outage, Geelong Cats star Bailey Smith labelled a homophobic loser, new warning for melatonin users in Australia, and the Larrimah Hotel has been sold! Deep Dive: When Sussan Ley stepped in as leader of the Liberal Party, the phrase “glass cliff” started doing the rounds. Now, one name is emerging as the most likely to push her off it: Andrew Hastie. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Nine’s Political Editor, Charles Croucher, to find out who the Shadow Home Affairs Minister is, whether he is making his move now and if so - who’s backing him and why? Further listening from the headlines: THE BEEFING: The AFL vs homophobia Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications Minister to meet with Optus bosses, following a succession of triple-zero outages; Australia's budget deficit shrinks to $10 billion; And in rugby, England's women's team celebrate their win over Canada.

There are alarm bells ringing for some households in remote parts of the country as Chorus looks to phase out the use of its copper network to replace with fibre. The copper network is what we need for old-school landlines and broadband internet. But the commerce commission is looking to wind it back, it has closed submissions on a draft recommendation to stop copper from being used in urban and rural areas. The Media and Communications Minister is due to make a decision by the end of the year. If it goes ahead though some people left without copper won't have access to get help in an emergency or stay connected. Bella Craig reports.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi has confirmed his appearance before Parliament, alongside his department, in response to a summons pertaining to his recent policy directive for the ICT sector. This directive, which was officially gazetted last week is perceived to outline a process that could potentially waive certain transformation laws to allow Starlink to operate in the country without being subject to the existing Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) requirements. Elvis Presslin spoke to MP and DA Spokesperson on Communications & Digital Technologies, Tsholofelo Bodlani

The incumbent Labor government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has won a second term in office. Whilst the result was expected, the magnitude of the victory was not. Why did it go so wrong for the Coalition, and how did Labor pull it out of the bag, after trailing in the polls only two months ago?Will raised these questions with Michael Kroger, former Victorian Liberal Party President, and Stephen Conroy, former Communications Minister in the Rudd government. The interview was originally recorded for the UK edition of The Spectator. You can watch the interview here.Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here.Read The Spectator Australia here.

The Media and Communications Minister says cutting funding for NZ on Air and the Film Commission isn't on the table. The Government is asking for feedback on five proposals, aiming to help local media go up against international competitors. One includes merging the Commission and NZ on Air. Paul Goldsmith says the two categories are becoming far less distinct - and a merger could even give both more funds. "Rather than having two organisations doling it out - if you had one, that could be a more efficient way of doing it. We're not suggesting changing the overall funding levels, that's just how it's administered." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Media and Communications Minister says he's working his way through the process when it comes a new law that would force tech giants to pay for news content. The Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill was set to have its second reading in Parliament last week, but it wasn't ready. Paul Goldsmith says it's a difficult issue. "The broader issue of how you corral one of the biggest companies in the world and have a conversation around how that works - it's not straightforward." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications Minister struggles to explain Labor's misinformation bill, and a commuter takes a stand against extinction rebellion activists. Plus, one of Donald Trump's new appointments causes drama within the Republican ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow communications minister David Coleman says the social media companies were warned years ago to do something about the issues on their platforms as the Albanese government and the opposition commit to ban children under the age of 16 from using the sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an insightful episode as we chat with Dany Elachi, a Sydney father of five and the co-founder of Heads Up Alliance. Dany and his wife started this grassroots movement in 2020 to encourage parents to delay giving their kids social media and smartphones. They believe that families in local school communities can create a healthier environment for their children by working together.We delve into the critical topic of raising the minimum social media age to 16 years with Dany Elachi, co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance. With smartphones already banned in public schools across New South Wales and Queensland, Australia is ahead of the curve in reclaiming childhood from the grips of Big Tech.Dany discusses the recent bipartisan support for increasing the social media minimum age to 16 and highlights the Coalition's commitment to enacting this law within 100 days of forming a government. He expresses concerns about recent doubts from the Communications Minister and the Prime Minister's suggestions of conditional implementation.Through this conversation, we explore why the current minimum age of 13—rooted in American privacy law—is outdated and inappropriate. Dany argues that even if age verification technology isn't perfect, passing this law now would send a solid signal to parents and children about the hazards of social media for young teens.Dany presents a compelling list of serious harms linked to early social media use, including:Less sleep, reading, nature, and exerciseWeaker family connections and real-life friendshipsReduced face-to-face socialization, concentration, learning, and creativityIncreased exposure to bullying, extreme viewpoints, gratuitous violence, porn, sextortionists, and child predatorsBy taking decisive action, Australia can set a new norm and provide parents with the support they need to resist the pressure of early social media exposure for their children. Dany emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children's wellbeing over profits and the urgency of addressing the negative impacts of social media on youth mental health.Tune in to hear Dany Elachi's passionate plea for raising the social media minimum age to 16, the potential benefits for our children, and how communities can come together to protect the next generation. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the future of our children's mental health and well-being.Join the movementhttps://www.facebook.com/TheHeadsUpAlliance/?locale=ms_MY&paipv=0&eav=Afbm52iu63tPe51QKec6ThG3yxDJITf_Me3ZuZZwGuFfZ2vu8kMzrJW8RRzttP12j_AJoin us at the SEEN community eventhttps://events.humanitix.com/mastering-children-s-mental-health-in-the-digital-ageLink to the story about Sweden back to basics schooling.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/11/sweden-says-back-to-basics-schooling-works-on-paperSupport the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

We speak with an animal charity who is seeing an increase in welfare issues with horses A call for a medical card style system to be introduced for animals as many people struggle to pay vet bills West Cork community is rallying around a mother of 4 following a major spinal cord injury Why we need legislation to protect Ireland's coastline and seas Cork County Council to write to the Communications Minister on GAA GO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Media and Communications Minister says the sector isn't broken but is under pressure.  The Prime Minister handed the portfolio to Paul Goldsmith after stripping it from the embattled Melissa Lee.  He told Andrew Dickens that there are challenges to work through.  Goldsmith says there's been colossal change in how people collect their news in the last decade, and the advertising revenue which used to sustain it is under pressure.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians debate border security after an unauthorised boat arrival in WA; The Communications Minister to meet with online safety experts in Europe; Big wins for Liverpool and Arsenal while Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham lose 2-1.

In the recent cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim separated the Communications and Digital Ministry into two independent bodies. Gobind Singh Deo reenters the cabinet as Digital Minister, while Fahmi Fadzil remains Communications Minister within this revised setup. We discuss the expectations and changes in the communication and digital landscape that stem from this division with Alexander Wong, Managing Editor and Co-Founder of SoyaCincau.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Communications Minister warns of shutdown of digital terrestrial television platforms that will terminate TV signals from next year if broadcasters decline to pay for the usage of the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform.

On this week's show Patrick Gray talks through the news with Chris Krebs and Dmitri Alperovitch. They discuss: The SEC enforcement action against Solarwinds' CISO The White House AI Executive Order CitrixBleed exploitation goes wide How Kaspersky captured some (likely) Five Eyes iOS 0day Elon Musk's Gaza Strip adventures Much, much more This week's show is brought to you by Greynoise. Andrew Morris, Greynoise's founder and CEO, is this week's sponsor guest. He talks about how Greynoise is using large language models to help them analyse massive quantities of malicious internet traffic. Show notes comp-pr2023-227.pdf Biden signs executive order to oversee and invest in AI tech Risky Biz News: CitrixBleed vulnerability goes from bad to disastrous Andrew Morris on X: "Confluence bug is popping off. VAST majority of it is blasting thru Tor, similar to the first wave of Log4J exploitation two years ago. If you haven't patched, it's probably popped. https://t.co/4JC0uiTaqc https://t.co/wLDgQpq7r0" / X Andrew Morris on X: "Confluence bug is popping off. VAST majority of it is blasting thru Tor, similar to the first wave of Log4J exploitation two years ago. If you haven't patched, it's probably popped. https://t.co/4JC0uiTaqc https://t.co/wLDgQpq7r0" / X How Kaspersky obtained all stages of Operation Triangulation | Securelist Kaspersky reveals 'elegant' malware resembling NSA code | CyberScoop Sophisticated StripedFly Spy Platform Masqueraded for Years as Crypto Miner A cascade of compromise: unveiling Lazarus' new campaign | Securelist Near-total internet and cellular blackout hits Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes Amichai Stein on X: "Israel's Communications Minister @shlomo_karhi in response to Elon Musk: Israel will use all the means at its disposal to fight this. Hamas will use this for terrorist activity. There is no doubt about it. We know it, and Musk knows it. Hamas is ISIS." / X Shashank Joshi on X: "Wonder what encryption, if any, they use? Vulnerable to tapping. "Hamas has maintained operational security by going “stone age” and using hard-wired phone lines while eschewing devices that are hackable or emit an electronic signature." https://t.co/ALVSXb55Zn" / X Hackers that breached Las Vegas casinos rely on violent threats, research shows | CyberScoop Octo Tempest crosses boundaries to facilitate extortion, encryption, and destruction | Microsoft Security Blog GitHub - cloudflare/har-sanitizer Russia to launch its own version of VirusTotal due to US snooping fears iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple's promises otherwise | Ars Technica VMware warns of critical vulnerability affecting vCenter Server product Judge tosses Khashoggi widow's lawsuit against NSO Group

On this week's show Patrick Gray talks through the news with Chris Krebs and Dmitri Alperovitch. They discuss: The SEC enforcement action against Solarwinds' CISO The White House AI Executive Order CitrixBleed exploitation goes wide How Kaspersky captured some (likely) Five Eyes iOS 0day Elon Musk's Gaza Strip adventures Much, much more This week's show is brought to you by Greynoise. Andrew Morris, Greynoise's founder and CEO, is this week's sponsor guest. He talks about how Greynoise is using large language models to help them analyse massive quantities of malicious internet traffic. Show notes comp-pr2023-227.pdf Biden signs executive order to oversee and invest in AI tech Risky Biz News: CitrixBleed vulnerability goes from bad to disastrous Andrew Morris on X: "Confluence bug is popping off. VAST majority of it is blasting thru Tor, similar to the first wave of Log4J exploitation two years ago. If you haven't patched, it's probably popped. https://t.co/4JC0uiTaqc https://t.co/wLDgQpq7r0" / X Andrew Morris on X: "Confluence bug is popping off. VAST majority of it is blasting thru Tor, similar to the first wave of Log4J exploitation two years ago. If you haven't patched, it's probably popped. https://t.co/4JC0uiTaqc https://t.co/wLDgQpq7r0" / X How Kaspersky obtained all stages of Operation Triangulation | Securelist Kaspersky reveals 'elegant' malware resembling NSA code | CyberScoop Sophisticated StripedFly Spy Platform Masqueraded for Years as Crypto Miner A cascade of compromise: unveiling Lazarus' new campaign | Securelist Near-total internet and cellular blackout hits Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes Amichai Stein on X: "Israel's Communications Minister @shlomo_karhi in response to Elon Musk: Israel will use all the means at its disposal to fight this. Hamas will use this for terrorist activity. There is no doubt about it. We know it, and Musk knows it. Hamas is ISIS." / X Shashank Joshi on X: "Wonder what encryption, if any, they use? Vulnerable to tapping. "Hamas has maintained operational security by going “stone age” and using hard-wired phone lines while eschewing devices that are hackable or emit an electronic signature." https://t.co/ALVSXb55Zn" / X Hackers that breached Las Vegas casinos rely on violent threats, research shows | CyberScoop Octo Tempest crosses boundaries to facilitate extortion, encryption, and destruction | Microsoft Security Blog GitHub - cloudflare/har-sanitizer Russia to launch its own version of VirusTotal due to US snooping fears iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple's promises otherwise | Ars Technica VMware warns of critical vulnerability affecting vCenter Server product Judge tosses Khashoggi widow's lawsuit against NSO Group

Fionnán Sheahan- Ireland Editor, Independent, Ciarán Mullooly- Former Midlands Correspondent, RTE News, Emma O'Kelly, RTE's Education Correspondent & Chair of the NUJ's Dublin Broadcasting Branch, Denis Naughten Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway and a former Communications Minister

Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:00): How best to use ChatGPT in church? Church leadership? Ministry issues? Question #2 (16:44): Just curious, what are your thoughts on the social media app Lemon8? Do you think it would be beneficial for a church to utilize that app? Question #3 (22:57): Communications Minister here at my church. I have a church member that has gone and made their own custom T-shirts after we just did a church-wide shirt order. They don't match the same shirts everyone else has and this person is not in a position of leadership. How should I address this with this individual? What's consistent branding worth? The shirts are honestly fine, but I just don't feel like I can have a church member just making whatever they want ESPECIALLY when we've done a church-wide shirt order recently that allowed everyone to have something similar and have a sense of unity. Question #4 (29:09): What are your top 5 favorite sports moments?

The Communications Minister reassures the sustainability of Australia Post is vital, as there are calls for reform; protesters gather outside Thessaloniki station, after at least 38 people were killed in a deadly train collision in central Greece; and in sport, former Collingwood AFLW vice-captain is suing the club after she was allowed to return to training two and a half weeks after suffering a concussion.

An ex-government Minister defends his response to legal advice about Robodebt at the Royal Commission; the Communications Minister reassures the sustainability of Australia Post is vital amid calls for reform; and in sport, Manchester United scores a win in the FA Cup.

Last week a massive white balloon drifted across U.S. airspace before being shot down by the Air Force. But where did it come from? The US believes China was spying on its military camps with the 200ft balloon which contained sensors and surveillance equipment inside. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, China said the US overreacted by bringing the balloon down and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has cancelled his trip to China. So, what exactly was the balloon doing there and is this something that happens often?    In this episode, we speak to Jennifer Hsu, Research Fellow at the Lowy Institute, to find out more about the balloon and tensions between the US and China.  Headlines: - Turkiye faces second disaster- Tudge resignation triggers by-election- Calls for Communications Minister to resign- Composer Burt Bacharach dies Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Ranking Member on the Communications Committee in Parliament, Sam George has asked Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu to apologize to Ghanaians and admit to the erroneous manner in which she is handling the SIM cards re-registration exercise. Ursula Owusu in a Facebook post weeks ago vowed not to extend the September 30 deadline for re-registration of SIM cards.

As a TV star faces controversy for drink driving a news presenter is fired for going grey.Special guest: Claire Isaac - Acting Editorial Director of TV Week and Who magazines.In this episode:1.58 - Meet our guest...6.33 - Seven disputes Nine's ratings claims13.36 - Controversy over The Masked Singer finale18..40 - Australia's new Communications Minister sends a warning to the AFL about broadcast rights remaining on free to air21.33 - Kate Ritchie apologies over a drink driving charge26.12 - Claims a TV presenter was fired for going grey35.16 - How Rob's appearance on The Morning Show almost ended in disaster41.43 - Hatches & Dispatches44.19 - TV Bingebox52.00 - Group Binge: The Bridge AustraliaNext week's group binge: Doctor Who - The Eleventh Hour (The first episode of Matt Smith playing the Doctor)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Masiu, who was Communications Minister in the outgoing Papua New Guinea Government, wants to see tighter control of the Electoral Commission and scrutiny of candidates.

Ahead of the Federal Election which is now just a couple of weeks away, incumbent Communications Minister Paul Fletcher joins me to talk about the election and coalition policies in Communications. This includes the NBN, the FTTN upgrades, Satellite competition, as well as anti-trolling, parental control, anti-siphoning and Free to air Prominance. Plus, your calls on TV buying WiFi issues and more, all on this week's EFTM podcast.

Ahead of the Federal Election which is now just a couple of weeks away, incumbent Communications Minister Paul Fletcher joins me to talk about the election and coalition policies in Communications.This includes the NBN, the FTTN upgrades, Satellite competition, as well as anti-trolling, parental control, anti-siphoning and Free to air Prominance.Plus, your calls on TV buying WiFi issues and more, all on this week's EFTM podcast.