Brett McLeod

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Brett McLeod

If you swim across the English Channel from England to France, where do you keep your passport? Brett McLeod asked Jodie Millar, who is training for the giant swim with a six-hour qualifier in Black Rock. She told Brett that tackling the cold will be her biggest challenge. "The water has to be a certain temperature - under 15.5 degrees celsius."

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Brett McLeod

Tributes for Pope Francis have poured in from around the world after his death on Easter Monday. Jesuit Priest Father Frank Brennan told Brett McLeod that the pontiff was 'a man of the age' who put his stamp on the role over 12 years with his great sense of humour and social justice. "The first time I met him I presented him with a bottle of the Australian Jesuit red wine - he just laughed and said, 'ah, aqua sacra, holy water!' and he was very grateful."Melbourne, Religious Leaders

Apr 5, 2024 | 9news.com.au | Brett McLeod

ANALYSIS: How did it get to this? In the aftermath of October 7, Israel was embraced internationally in a way that may be unique in its history. Such was the collective horror at the ferocity of the Hamas-led attacks that led to 1200 murders, more than 200 people taken hostage and an unknown number of sexual assaults that even former foes offered their support. Six months later, Israel is increasingly a country alone. Joe Biden has effectively put the Netanyahu government on probation.

Mar 27, 2024 | travel.nine.com.au | Brett McLeod

Nine news Europe correspondent Brett McLeod has done three stints working in London, so he can pretty much be considered a local. In between reporting on events such as Queen Elizabeth II's death, conflicts in the Middle East and the 2023 Turkish Earthquake he has built up an array of London favourites. He revealed his must-dos to 9Travel.As an Australian who's lived in London three times, one of the most significant changes since I first came is the improvement in cafe food and coffee.

Mar 19, 2024 | 9news.com.au | Brett McLeod

OPINION: It seems odd how even dictators want the imprimatur of the ballot box. If you have absolute power, why go through the theatrics of a people's vote? Sounds impressive, until you compare that to Saddam Hussein's last poll in 2002 when Iraqi voters were given a choice all wanna-be-dictators may wish to cut and paste: "Should Saddam Hussein be given another seven-year term?"The result: Yes - 100 per cent; No - 0 per cent. No need to go to preferences. Now that's how you dictate.