Shows / Star News Briefing
Star News Briefing
Star news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
Episodes
Star News BriefingCalls For National Register Of Childcare Workers After Sordid Allegations
The federal government is pushing for a national register of childcare workers, following more revelations of alleged sexual abuse. Pharmaceutical companies…
- Star News Briefing
Outback Killer Bradley John Murdoch Dies In Alice Springs
Outback Killer Bradley John Murdoch who was convicted of killing British backpacker Peter Falconio has died in Alice Springs at the age of 67. Retailers and…
- Star News Briefing
R-B-A Keen To Cut Card Surcharges To Save Consumers Billions
The Reserve Bank insists it will listen to feedback from all stakeholders -- after suggesting credit card surcharges should be banned. China's President says…
- Star News Briefing
PM Anthony Albanese Involved In High Level Talks With China
Donald Trump has issued a major threat to Russia pledging missiles to NATO and huge tariffs if it doesn't end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. Anthony…
- Star News Briefing
Government Budget Under Pressure According To Leaked Treasury Advice
Leaked Treasury advice, shows the government must lift taxes and cut spending to make the budget sustainable. The P-M says he's had productive discussions with…
- Star News Briefing
China set to spy on Australia's largest military exercises
PM Anthony Albanese to focus on expanding commercial and economic ties on Day 2 of his visit to China. China set to spy on Australia's largest military…
- Star News Briefing
Man shot dead at a Westfield Shopping Centre
Police have shot dead a man, allegedly armed with a machete, in Western Sydney Police say the German backpacker, found after 12 days in the West Australian…
- Star News Briefing
Backpacker Found After 12 Days Lost in Outback
A German backpacker has miraculously survived after becoming lost in remote WA bushland Anthony Albanese departs for China Donald Trump visits flood ravaged…
- Star News Briefing
A-F-P Arrests Sydney Man After P-M Threatened Online
Anthony Albanese has confirmed he was the person at the centre of alleged online abuse which has lead Federal Police to charge a Sydney man. Police in W-A say…
- Star News Briefing
PM Weighs Up Recommendations In Plan To Tackle Antisemitism
Free speech concerns raised over plan to tackle antisemitism Collingwood member banned over Michael Voss threat Brisbane Olympics facing design expert shortage…
- Star News Briefing
Sweeping Antisemitism Plan Handed Down After Year Long Review
The Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism has released her year-long review into the treatment of Jewish Australians. A father has described his son's survival…
Star News BriefingThe Truth About Our Relationship With America
This week on The Real Story: former defence advisor Glenn Kolomeitz with the latest on peace talks in the Middle East, and Australia's relationship with the…
- Star News Briefing
Queensland Crowned Origin Champions
Queensland claims the Origin series 24-12 Carlton coach Michael Voss confirms he's received death threats Woman mauled by a lion at a Queensland zoo to undergo…
- Star News Briefing
Grave Concerns Over U-S Presidents New Planned Tariffs
The Treasurer says Australia is urgently seeking more details from the White House -- after the US President flagged a massive tariff on pharmaceuticals!…
- Star News Briefing
Erin Patterson Set To Appeal Convictions
Erin Patterson's doctor speaks out as triple murderer prepares to appeal convictions Federal Government expected to lay out its plan to combat antisemitism…
- Star News Briefing
R-B-A Defies Expectations And Leaves Interest Rates On Hold
The RBA has defied market expectations -- opting not to shift the official cash rate this month -- instead, keeping rates steady at three-point-eight-five…
- Star News Briefing
Erin Patterson Waking Up A Convicted Triple Murderer
Erin Patterson is waking up at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre this morning, after being found guilty of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder A…
- Star News Briefing
Erin Patterson Guilty On All Four Charges Related To Deadly Mushroom Lunch
Erin Patterson will spend her first night behind bars as a convicted murderer -- after a jury found the mother of two guilty of four charges. A drug…
- Star News Briefing
Netanyahu Slams Antisemitic Attacks
Israel's Prime Minister speaks out following antisemitic attacks in Melbourne Woman injured after being mauled by a big cat at a Queensland zoo Death toll…
- Star News Briefing
PM Delivers Subtle Message on US Relationship
Anthony Albanese has used a keynote speech to champion Australia's independence Man charged over synagogue firebombing Horror flooding death toll continues to…
- Star News Briefing
Australian Actor Julian McMahon Dead at 56
Star of Fantastic Four and son of former PM Billy McMahon, Julian has died in Florida after a short battle with cancer More Antisemitic attacks in Melbourne…
- Star News Briefing
P-M Calls For Red Tape To Be Cut To Help Businesses Thrive
The P-M says federal, state and local governments need to slash red tape in order to help businesses create new jobs. Three Aussies could face the firing squad…
- Star News Briefing
Trump Holds Talk With Russian President
US President holds hour long phone call with Vladimir Putin Man shot dead in police siege in regional Victoria Tributes pour in for Liverpool star Qantas CEO…
- Star News Briefing
Calls For Men To Be Banned From Working In Childcare
A leading advocate for abuse survivors admits her proposal to ban men from the childcare industry is "radical" but will keep kids safe. The federal government…
Star News BriefingIs Kevin Rudd To Blame For Trump Ghosting Albo?
This week on The Real Story: former Prime Minister and current Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has been critical of Donald Trump in the past. Is he…
- Star News Briefing
Verdict In Sean Diddy Combs Trial
Sean Diddy Combs found not guilty on two of the most serious charges in his criminal trial Major changes in store for Victoria's childcare centre in the wake…
- Star News Briefing
Government Looks For Better Ways To Monitor Working With Children Checks
State and federal governments will discuss ways to improve information-sharing between jurisdictions, around working with children checks. State and federal…
- Star News Briefing
Wild Weather Lashes East Coast
Low pressure system batters Australia's east coast Police in Victoria brace for more victims to be identified following arrest of childcare worker Penny Wong…
- Star News Briefing
Melbourne Childcare Worker Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
A Melbourne childcare worker accused of sexual assault has been charged with 70 offences. Wild weather battering the east coast. And Sam Smith has teased some…
- Star News Briefing
East Coast Braces For Bomb Cyclone
Heavy rain and strong winds forecast as low-pressure system tracks towards East Coast Jury continues deliberations in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial…
- Star News Briefing
Tariff D-Day With Penny Wong Heading To U-S To Discuss
Penny Wong is on her way to Washington, in a trip aimed at strengthening our alliance with the U-S. We're being urged to shop-around for better electricity…
- Star News Briefing
Teenager Hospitalised After Shark Attack
A teenager is recovering in hospital after a shark attack at a beach on the NSW north coast Australia's east coast warned to brace for wild weather The jury…
- Star News Briefing
Greens MP Seriously Injured During Protest
The Greens candidate who ran against Anthony Albanese at the election has undergone emergency surgery after suffering serious injuries at an anti-Israeli…
- Star News Briefing
Grim Search Continues for Head of Murder Victim
Police are calling for public help to find the head of the boyfriend of a former Beauty and the Geek contestant Calls for urgent action to tackle school…
- Star News Briefing
Body Of Millionaire Businessman Found At Brisbane House Party
Teenager Charged With Stabbing Murder Of Universal Store Co-Founder. Opposition Warns P-M Risking AUKUS By Refusing To Increase Defence Spending. Mushroom…
- Star News Briefing
Iran's Supreme Leader Makes His First Appearance Since Ceasefire
Iran's Supreme Leader claims victory in the 12 Day War during TV address Trump Administration hits back at media reports suggesting impact of US strikes was…
- Star News Briefing
Yet Another Big Bank Predicting Interest Rate Relief Next Month
Westpac, Commonwealth and CBA Now Predicting RBA Will Lower Rates On July 8. Experts Warn Against Limiting Australia's Defence Spending. Donald Trump Gets A…
Star News BriefingSarah Harris On The Demise Of The Project
This week on The Real Story, Sarah Harris joins Joe in studio to talk about the end of The Project, her apology to Carrie Bickmore, and how social media is…
- Star News Briefing
Donald Trump Doubles Down On Strikes
US President denies reports questioning effectiveness of US strikes on nuclear facilities Delicate ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds First repatriation…
- Star News Briefing
First Evacuations Begin From Israel After Air Space Reopened Amid Ceasefire.
More Than 100 Aussies Brought Safely To Egypt. Latest Inflation Data Spells Good News For Borrowers. Antoinette Lattouf Awarded $70k By The ABC For Unfair…
- Star News Briefing
Trump Launches Blistering Tirade On Iran And Israel
The ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding amid pressure from Donald Trump More than 100 Australians stranded as a result of the conflict fly…
- Star News Briefing
Iran Attacks US Airbase In Qatar
Iran fires six missiles towards a US airbase in Qatar following attacks on nuclear facilities The fresh wave of attacks causes chaos for travelers The E-Safety…
- Star News Briefing
Aussie Drivers Urged To Fill Up Ahead Of Global Oil Price Hikes
Wholesale Petrol Price Tipped To Rise Within Days Amid Middle East Unrest. P-M Calls For Return To Diplomacy, But Backs U-S Strikes On Iran's Nuclear…
- Star News Briefing
All Eyes On Iran After US Strikes
The world waits to see how Iran will respond following US strikes The extent of the damage revealed in satellite images Thousands of Australians remain…
- Star News Briefing
US Deploys Stealth Bombers as it Considers Iranian Strike
So called Bunker Busting aircraft have been spotted over the Pacific as speculation mounts that the US is preparing for an attack on Iran Former immigration…
- Star News Briefing
Iran Issues Trump an Ultimatum
Iran is refusing to negotiate with the US until it demands Israel pause their strikes Thousands of Australians remain stranded in conflict zone Reality star…
- Star News Briefing
Two ADF Planes Being Deployed To Middle East
Govt Preparing To Evaucate Thousands Of Australians. 16 Billion Passwords Leaked In World's Biggest Data Breach. Aussie Job-Seekers Looking For Pet-Friendly…
- Star News Briefing
Australia Another Step Closer to Social Media Age Ban
Australia is another step closer to implementing a social media ban for under 16s, after a successful trial. Labor Minister Mark Butler says the Federal…
- Star News Briefing
Trump Announces Two Week Deadline
Donald Trump reveals his timeline for a decision on whether or not the US will strike Iran Close to 40 Australians evacuated from Israel Australia one step…
- Star News Briefing
Good News For Borrowers Off Back Of Latest Jobless Rate
Latest unemployment figures could spell good news for borrowers -- ahead of the next Reserve Bank meeting! Missiles have hit a hospital in southern Israel - as…
- Star News Briefing
Trump Yet to Make Call on US Involvement In Middle East War
US President Donald Trump is still weighing up the pros and cons of joining Israel's military campaign against Iran. Bali's airport has reopened - after a…
Star News BriefingWe're Heading For World War III
This week on The Real Story, with Israel and Iran now engaged in battle and Donald Trump weighing up options for the United States to get involved, there are…
- Star News Briefing
Donald Trump Tight Lipped On Whether US Will Weigh In On Conflict
US President has refused to say whether America will step in as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues A repatriation flight has reportedly touched…
- Star News Briefing
Tax Reform Could Be On The Way
The Treasurer has signalled tax reform may be on the way -- warning the current budget isn't sustainable. The P-M meantime is considering a trip to Europe as…
- Star News Briefing
PM Confirms Meeting With Trump Still In The Works
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed a meeting with Donald Trump is being rescheduled, after it was cancelled last minute. Four teenagers will face…
- Star News Briefing
Strikes Continue Across Middle East
The US President suggests there could be American involvement in Israel's war with Iran The PM will continue holding talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit…
- Star News Briefing
U-S President Dominates Conversation Around Middle East
Millions leave Tehran over Donald Trump warnings. Whatsapp is getting advertising. And Beyonce wraps up the London leg of her Cowboy Carter tour See…
- Star News Briefing
Donald Trump Snubs Prime Minister at Eleventh Hour
Donald Trump has seemingly snubbed our Prime Minister - just hours before a scheduled sit down over in Canada. The prosecution will continue its closing…
- Star News Briefing
Death Toll Rises In Barrage Of Strikes Across Iran And Israel
The conflict between Israel and Iran is escalating with a barrage of strikes in the region Security, tariffs and the global economy set to dominate talks when…
- Star News Briefing
Government Working To Extract Stranded Aussies In Israel And Iran
Government officials are drawing up plans to extract hundreds of Australians who are stuck in Israel and Iran as tensions flare. Defence, trade and critical…