Liz Porter has spent decades immersed in the world of crime, from CSI to Silent Witness to the triple murder mushroom trial.

The award-winning journalist, true crime author and host of Crime Insiders: Forensics has spent her career showing how science solves the toughest cases.

In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Liz shares why forensics scientists are the unsung heroes of your favourite true crime thriller and and how blowflies can play a role in solving them.

Weekend list with Helen Smith

• TO LISTEN: Sweet Bobby on Netflix (trust me it's trending)
• TO LISTEN: Black Rabbit on Netflix
  
• TO DO: The Art of Loving Olivia Deans Album
• TO DO: Arms of Eve jewellery

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban filed for divorce after 19 years of marriage, involving millions of dollars, prenups and allegedly a ‘cocaine’ clause.

Society can often slam our obsession with celebrity marriages and divorces as just entertainment, but they can often fulfil a cultural or emotional need, impacting how we view our own relationships.

In this episode of The Briefing Helen Smith is joined by LiSNTR’s entertainment reporter Justin Hill on our ‘parasocial’ obsession with celebrity romance.

Afternoon headlines: Former NSW police officer accused of murder declares 'the truth will prevail', Palestinian Action Group told Sydney Opera House 'off-limits' ahead of planned rally and Taylor Swifts long awaited album The Life of a Showgirl is here

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Friday Headlines: Two killed in 'terrorist incident' at Manchester synagogue, new footage sheds light on Dezi Freeman's escape, Queensland to launch state’s first sexual violence peak body, new research shows $25 billion worth of unworn clothes in Aussie wardrobes, and what bizarre encounters have you had with cops?

Deep DIve: A soccer team of Uber drivers and tradies is just one win away from making football history - and they’ll get their shot this Saturday.

Victoria’s Heidelberg United is taking on A-League heavyweight Newcastle Jets in a clash being billed as a true David v Goliath, with all eyes on whether the semi-pro side can become the first to lift the Australia Cup.

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Heidelberg’s head coach John Anastasiadis and sports journalist Adam Peacock to unpack everything we know about their underdog run and what it means for the future of Australian football.

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