Mencari Today's Rundown

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Stay informed with concise updates on the latest news, financial trends, and market movements, delivered in bite-sized summaries. theregisterau.substack.com (https://theregisterau.substack.com/s/5-minute-briefing?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Miko Santos of Mencari News

Category

news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2025

Latest episode

17 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

117 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Telstra Admits Its Outage Was Preventable

   Good morning, Australia! It’s Thursday, July 18 Today’s Brief: What’s Happening Right Now In this episode, the host covers three developing stories: Australia's diplomatic response to a methanol poisoning tragedy in Laos, Telstra's Senate enquiry testimony over a nationwide network outage, and President Donald Trump's claims that China accessed the voter data of 220 million Americans. Stay informed on Australia's evolving political landscape with our comprehensive coverage of parliamentary developments and policy analysis. Follow us across all major podcasting platforms and social media channels for updates that matter. Your support keeps independent journalism alive! For more in-depth coverage on these stories and other news affecting Australia and the world, subscribe to readmencari.com. (http://readmencari.com) Support our independent journalism by listening to our podcasts on all major platforms and considering a subscription to help us continue delivering fearless reporting free from financial and political influence. As well as knowing you’re keeping MENCARI alive, you’ll also get: * Get breaking news AS IT HAPPENS - Gain instant access to our real-time coverage and analysis when major stories break, keeping you ahead of the curve * Unlock our COMPLETE content library - Enjoy unlimited access to every newsletter, podcast episode, and exclusive archive—all seamlessly available in your favorite podcast apps. * Join the conversation that matters - Be part of our vibrant community with full commenting privileges on all content, directly supporting Mencari's Stay with readmencari.com (http://readmencari.com)for continuous updates on these developing stories and more from across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Subscribe to our newsletter for daily briefings delivered straight to your inbox! MENCARI - Delivered fearless reporting to you is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Got a News Tip? Contact our editor via Proton Mail encrypted (https://www.readmencari.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#513c343f323023383f342622113a303f3630233e3e3734233f7f3024), X Direct Message (https://twitter.com/realmikosantos?utm_source=mencari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=consumers-and-businesses-warned-of-potential-scams-following-crowdstrike-outage), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/micosantos/?utm_source=mencari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=consumers-and-businesses-warned-of-potential-scams-following-crowdstrike-outage), or email (https://www.readmencari.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95f8f0fbf6f4e7fcfbf0e2e6d5fef4fbf2f4e7fafaf3f0e7fbbbf4e0). You can securely message him on Signal by using his username, Miko Santos. More on Mencari * Mencari (https://www.readmencari.com/subscribe)—for breaking and updated news around Australia and the world. * Podwires Daily (https://www.joinpodwires.com/)—for providing news about audio trends and podcasts. * There’s a Glitch (https://redwiresau.substack.com/s/theres-a-glitch)—updated tech news and scam and fraud trends * Viewpoint 360 (https://theeveningpostaustralia.com/s/viewpoint-360) - An investigative report based on evidence , produced in collaboration with 360info. * Part8A (https://redwiresau.substack.com/podcast)Podcast features expert interviews on current political and social issues in Australia and worldwide. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwiresau.substack.com/subscribe (https://redwiresau.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

2. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Universities, anti-Semitism and tobacco politics: Australia’s Friday news rundown

   Good morning, Australia! It’s Thursday, July 17 Today’s Brief: What’s Happening Right Now Australia’s universities are facing renewed scrutiny as a royal commission examines anti-Semitism on campus, while a new national drug survey shows smoking has fallen to a historic low even as illicit tobacco use climbs. In this episode, we break down what the hearings mean for universities, why campus safety and protest rights are colliding, and how the tobacco black market is complicating a public-health success story. We also look at the political pressure now building on universities, regulators and the federal government. Timestamps: * 00:00 — Opening and headline rundown. * 01:10 — Universities and the anti-Semitism royal commission. * 05:10 — Smoking rates hit historic low, illicit tobacco rises. * 08:30 — What happens next. Show notes bullets: * The royal commission’s Melbourne hearing block runs from July 13 to July 17 and examines anti-Semitism in universities. * Monash vice-chancellor Sharon Pickering says she did not fully appreciate how quickly anti-Semitism could surface. * AIHW survey data shows daily smoking fell to 5.6% in 2025. * Illicit tobacco use among smokers rose to 34%. * Public-health experts say stronger enforcement, not lower excise, is the answer. Resources mentioned: * Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion hearings. * AIHW National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025. Stay informed on Australia's evolving political landscape with our comprehensive coverage of parliamentary developments and policy analysis. Follow us across all major podcasting platforms and social media channels for updates that matter. Your support keeps independent journalism alive! For more in-depth coverage on these stories and other news affecting Australia and the world, subscribe to readmencari.com. (http://readmencari.com) Support our independent journalism by listening to our podcasts on all major platforms and considering a subscription to help us continue delivering fearless reporting free from financial and political influence. As well as knowing you’re keeping MENCARI alive, you’ll also get: * Get breaking news AS IT HAPPENS - Gain instant access to our real-time coverage and analysis when major stories break, keeping you ahead of the curve * Unlock our COMPLETE content library - Enjoy unlimited access to every newsletter, podcast episode, and exclusive archive—all seamlessly available in your favorite podcast apps. * Join the conversation that matters - Be part of our vibrant community with full commenting privileges on all content, directly supporting Mencari's Stay with readmencari.com (http://readmencari.com)for continuous updates on these developing stories and more from across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Subscribe to our newsletter for daily briefings delivered straight to your inbox! MENCARI - Delivered fearless reporting to you is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Got a News Tip? Contact our editor via Proton Mail encrypted (https://www.readmencari.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#513c343f323023383f342622113a303f3630233e3e3734233f7f3024), X Direct Message (https://twitter.com/realmikosantos?utm_source=mencari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=consumers-and-businesses-warned-of-potential-scams-following-crowdstrike-outage), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/micosantos/?utm_source=mencari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=consumers-and-businesses-warned-of-potential-scams-following-crowdstrike-outage), or email (https://www.readmencari.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95f8f0fbf6f4e7fcfbf0e2e6d5fef4fbf2f4e7fafaf3f0e7fbbbf4e0). You can securely message him on Signal by using his username, Miko Santos. More on Mencari * Mencari (https://www.readmencari.com/subscribe)—for breaking and updated news around Australia and the world. * Podwires Daily (https://www.joinpodwires.com/)—for providing news about audio trends and podcasts. * There’s a Glitch (https://redwiresau.substack.com/s/theres-a-glitch)—updated tech news and scam and fraud trends * Viewpoint 360 (https://theeveningpostaustralia.com/s/viewpoint-360) - An investigative report based on evidence , produced in collaboration with 360info. * Part8A (https://redwiresau.substack.com/podcast)Podcast features expert interviews on current political and social issues in Australia and worldwide. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwiresau.substack.com/subscribe (https://redwiresau.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   New Zealand Confirms First Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Seabird

   Good morning, Australia! It’s Thursday ,July 16 Today’s Brief: What’s Happening Right Now New Zealand faces an emerging biosecurity crisis as the deadly H5N1 bird flu reaches its shores for the first time, threatening some of the world's most endangered bird species. Meanwhile, President Trump reverses a controversial plan to impose tolls on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after intense pressure from Gulf allies. And Australia's government delays artificial intelligence regulation until 2027, leaving a critical gap as major tech companies race to build data centers across the country. In this episode, we break down the three most significant stories shaping the day and what they mean for global security, energy markets, and environmental protection. Stay informed on Australia's evolving political landscape with our comprehensive coverage of parliamentary developments and policy analysis. Follow us across all major podcasting platforms and social media channels for updates that matter. Your support keeps independent journalism alive! For more in-depth coverage on these stories and other news affecting Australia and the world, subscribe to readmencari.com. (http://readmencari.com) Support our independent journalism by listening to our podcasts on all major platforms and considering a subscription to help us continue delivering fearless reporting free from financial and political influence. As well as knowing you’re keeping MENCARI alive, you’ll also get: * Get breaking news AS IT HAPPENS - Gain instant access to our real-time coverage and analysis when major stories break, keeping you ahead of the curve * Unlock our COMPLETE content library - Enjoy unlimited access to every newsletter, podcast episode, and exclusive archive—all seamlessly available in your favorite podcast apps. * Join the conversation that matters - Be part of our vibrant community with full commenting privileges on all content, directly supporting Mencari's Stay with readmencari.com (http://readmencari.com)for continuous updates on these developing stories and more from across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Subscribe to our newsletter for daily briefings delivered straight to your inbox! MENCARI - Delivered fearless reporting to you is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Got a News Tip? Contact our editor via Proton Mail encrypted (https://www.readmencari.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#513c343f323023383f342622113a303f3630233e3e3734233f7f3024), X Direct Message (https://twitter.com/realmikosantos?utm_source=mencari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=consumers-and-businesses-warned-of-potential-scams-following-crowdstrike-outage), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/micosantos/?utm_source=mencari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=consumers-and-businesses-warned-of-potential-scams-following-crowdstrike-outage), or email (https://www.readmencari.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95f8f0fbf6f4e7fcfbf0e2e6d5fef4fbf2f4e7fafaf3f0e7fbbbf4e0). You can securely message him on Signal by using his username, Miko Santos. More on Mencari * Mencari (https://www.readmencari.com/subscribe)—for breaking and updated news around Australia and the world. * Podwires Daily (https://www.joinpodwires.com/)—for providing news about audio trends and podcasts. * There’s a Glitch (https://redwiresau.substack.com/s/theres-a-glitch)—updated tech news and scam and fraud trends * Viewpoint 360 (https://theeveningpostaustralia.com/s/viewpoint-360) - An investigative report based on evidence , produced in collaboration with 360info. * Part8A (https://redwiresau.substack.com/podcast)Podcast features expert interviews on current political and social issues in Australia and worldwide. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwiresau.substack.com/subscribe (https://redwiresau.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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