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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 13 MIN

Fatal playground crash + Plane load of Aussies die from silent killer each month

from The Briefing · host LiSTNR

Afternoon Headlines: Fatal car crash in Melbourne playground leaves one dead and two critically injured including a child, special envoy’s report to combat antisemitism handed down and Australian teenage surfer found alive on a remote island after he was missing at sea overnight Deep Dive: The equivalent of a Boeing 737 full of Australians are dying every month because of drug overdoses, often from common everyday medications.  A confronting new report reveals many of these deaths are preventable, with health experts calling for better education programs.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by public health and safety expert John Ryan to find out how we all can play a role in turning this devastating trend around. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fatal playground crash + Plane load of Aussies die from silent killer each month

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