Afternoon Headlines: Peter Dutton calls politics a ‘brutal business’ after alleged terror attack, six dead after helicopter broke up mid-flight over New York and Gout Gout breaks ten second barrier for the 100m sprint.

Deep Dive: An IVF mix-up caused by human error has seen a Brisbane woman implanted with the wrong embryo and give birth to a stranger's baby.

The serious medical bungle could prompt a legal battle over the child's parentage, with many asking how could this happen and has it occurred before?

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Ameila Oberhardt, host of Secrets we keep: By Any Means that investigates the wild west of the fertility industry and why there are now growing calls for urgent action.

Secrets we keep: By Any Means is available on The LiSNTR app on Monday 14th April.

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Friday Headlines: Peter Dutton allegedly target of a schoolboy terror plot, RBA pours cold water on significant rate cuts, Brisbane woman gives birth to stranger’s baby in IVF bungle, magic mushrooms treatment for eating disorders to be trialed in Melbourne in ‘world-first’, the BOM forecasts one of our warmest winter's on record, and US parents sue school over child’s spelling bee loss.

Deep Dive: It’s been just 10 years since Netflix launched in Australia—but in that time, it’s reshaped the way we watch TV, launched global conversations, and become a powerful player in what content gets seen and shared.

But how does a show make it onto the platform—and into the global Top 10? And as streaming competition heats up with the launch of MAX by Warner Bros Discovery, will Netflix stay on top?

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith speaks with Dr Alexa Scarlata, lecturer in digital communication at RMIT, to unpack the state of streaming in Australia.

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Afternoon Headlines: Key Democrats alleging possible insider trading after Donald Trump’s tariff pause and Virgin Australia reportedly overcharged customers $3.3 million.

Deep Dive: The violent video game No Mercy which glorifies rape and violence has just been banned in Australia. Its contents are horrific and has sparked another important conversation about what our young people are being exposed to online.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by cybersecurity expect Susan McLean to discuss the urgent need for action and why those responsible aren’t being held to account.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can phone Lifeline 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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