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Her name was Mhelody Bruno
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07/03/21 • 44 min
She died in tragic circumstances, but it seems that the public, her family, even the court may not have been given the full story.
Elise Kinsella investigates why.
07/03/21 • 44 min
The death Uber Eats disowned
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06/26/21 • 41 min
06/26/21 • 41 min
The killer we've invited into the lounge room
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06/19/21 • 35 min
When winter arrives there's nothing like curling up in front of a fire heater with a glass of wine.
But there's something disturbing in this cosy picture.
As Alison Branley discovers, there's a huge risk to our health that we seem determined to ignore, even though it's estimated to kill hundreds of Australians every year
06/19/21 • 35 min
How Australians are escaping India's Covid catastrophe
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06/12/21 • 40 min
Thousands of Australians went to India back when it seemed like coronavirus was under control. Some went to care for elderly parents. But, as Alex Mann discovers, their noble intentions counted for nothing when they were locked out of Australia and found themselves in a fight to survive and find a way home.
06/12/21 • 40 min
The rural stoush fuelled by our chicken meat obsession
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06/05/21 • 39 min
As Australians eat more and more chicken, we need to find places to raise the animals.
But as broiler sheds pop up across rural Victoria, the neighbours are learning that there are more downsides than the smell.
A chicken shed next door can stop you building on your own land.
Rachael Brown heads to Gippsland to investigate why Rosedale locals are worried that their area will soon be nicknamed 'Chickendale'.
06/05/21 • 39 min
The memo that erased a scandal
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04/24/21 • 42 min
Ballarat orphanage superintendent Hylton Sedgman was due to face nine child abuse charges. Buried in a 1964 file is the reason he never stood trial. Charlotte King investigates why.
04/24/21 • 42 min
The Archbishop, the luxury pad, and the COVID-ravaged aged care home
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04/17/21 • 38 min
It was the site of Australia's deadliest coronavirus outbreak.
This week, Ashlynne McGhee investigates how Melbourne's St Basil's Homes for the Aged has been funnelling tens of millions of taxpayer dollars into the Greek Orthodox Church.
04/17/21 • 38 min
The hidden park of last resort
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04/10/21 • 44 min
It’s one of the last affordable caravan parks near Sydney's CBD where people can actually make a home.
Many of the residents were driven here in one of life's desperate moments, but as Mridula Amin discovers, not everyone wants to leave.
04/10/21 • 44 min
The Base Tapes | Part 2
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04/03/21 • 45 min
In the second and final episode of his investigation, Alex Mann tracks down the two youngest candidates who applied to join the neo-Nazi group and tries to find out how they were radicalised.
04/03/21 • 45 min
Unmasking Monsters
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07/10/21 • 44 min
Bob Montgomery was one of Australia's most famous psychologists.But he was hiding a dark secret.Josh Robertson has the story of how he got away with it for so long.
07/10/21 • 44 min
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How many episodes does Background Briefing have?
Background Briefing currently has 296 episodes available.
What topics does Background Briefing cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Background Briefing?
The episode title 'Her name was Mhelody Bruno' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Background Briefing?
The average episode length on Background Briefing is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Background Briefing released?
Episodes of Background Briefing are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Background Briefing?
The first episode of Background Briefing was released on Apr 1, 2017.
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