Thursday Headlines:

• Iran rejects US peace plan
• Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
• National cabinet is set to convene next week to discuss Australia’s fuel supply
• Super El Nino on the way later this year
• Ahmed al Ahmed keys to the city

Deep Dive: The Installation of the 106th, and first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, took place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday March 25 (UK time), the Feast of the Annunciation.

Historically known as an enthronement, the Installation marks the symbolic start of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s public ministry in the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion.

The Canterbury Cathedral released a statement saying: “Rooted in centuries of tradition, the service will look forward with the hope of Jesus Christ - and celebrate the diversity of the Church of England, the nation and the Anglican Communion today”.

In this episode of the Briefing, Natarsha Belling talks to cultural historian Associate Professor Cindy McCreery about this historic moment for the Church.

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Deep Dive: Australia could see its food production halved within months in a nightmare scenario, brought about by the continuing war in Iran. What will it mean for putting food on your table?

Farmers are warning they’re already unable to purchase enough fertiliser and diesel to plant their winter crops. It’s a perfect storm.

The federal government this week announced a new trade deal with the European Union, worth $10billion. Farmers say it was a dud deal.

With the war in Iran now showing no signs of easing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Hamish McIntyre, President of the National Farmers Federation to take us through what will it mean for Australians and their weekly grocery bills?

Headlines:

• US sends 15-point plan to Iran to stop the war
• Commonwealth not planning on fuel rationing
• ABC staff walk off the job over pay dispute
• Inflation slightly lower than expected
• Narelle gearing up for record-breaking move

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Wednesday Headlines:

• Fuel shortages ramp up as diesel standards lowered
• Most Aussies want the Iran war to end and Pakistan tipped to lead peace talks
• ABC programs pulled as staff walk off the job
• Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54
• The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special is out

Deep Dive: It’s been more than a thousand days since a landmark inquiry recommended a full ban on gambling advertising in Australia, yet despite the scale of harm and billions lost each year, the federal government has failed to act.

Evidence from the probe revealed an inescapable and predatory system, with aggressive tactics normalising gambling for young Australians and targeting those most at risk.

In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Independent MP Kate Chaney about why reform has stalled, the influence of powerful lobbying groups, and her push to force change in Parliament.

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