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Star News Briefing
Star news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
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Star News BriefingSydney Jewish Leader Believed To Be Target Of Attack Speaks Out
The prominent Sydney Jewish Leader -- whose former home was targeted in a shocking anti-semitic attack overnight -- says there's an "evil at work" in this…
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Police Believe Sydney's latest Anti-Semitic Attack was Targeted
Police believe a terrifying arson attack in Sydney's East was targeted at a prominent Jewish leader. It's been revealed Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic…
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Gaza Ceasefire Deal Hits a Snag
A vote by Israel's cabinet delayed, as ceasefire deal hangs in the balance A manhunt in Melbourne as two men are stabbed to death The Special K's out of the Oz…
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QLD Influencer Charged With Poisoning Daughter For Clicks And Cash
A Queensland Tik Tok influencer has been charged with deliberately poisoning her daughter for cash and clicks. Some economists are warning an interest rate cut…
Star News BriefingNews Just In: Woke Politics Are Dead
This week, Joe is diving into the dangers of ‘group think’ and how recent major events – COVID and the US election, to name a couple &ndash…
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Australia Jobless Rate Increases
Australia's jobless rate has increased in December - rising point-one of a percent to four percent. The Prime Minister is being urged to focus on rebuilding…
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Claims a Ceasefire is Imminent in Gaza
There is celebration in the streets of Gaza, amid speculation a ceasefire deal has been done One of Australia's worst ever pedophiles to appeal his sentence A…
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All Sides Of Politics Call For Strong Action Against Russia
The P-M is warning he will take the "strongest action possible" against Russia -- if its confirmed an Australian prisoner-of-war has been killed. A major…
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Reports Aussie Killed By Russian in Ukraine
The Prime Minister says Australia will take the "strongest possible action," if it's confirmed Russia has executed one of our citizens. Matilda's star Sam Kerr…
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Wildfires Continue To Rage In A Devastated Los Angeles
Firefighters in Los Angeles are bracing for intense winds which could fan wildfires that have already killed at least 24 people. Australian soldier Oscar…
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Espionage Threats Ramp Up Against Politicians And Media
A new government report is laying bare the risks of Espionage and Foreign Interference in Australia. Charges are being laid against people accused of looting…
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Multi-Million Dollar Plan Announced to Help Autistic Aussies
A 40 million dollar plan is being rolled out by the Federal Government, aimed at improving the lives of autistic Aussies. Experts are raising concerns…
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Death of Aussie DJ in Bali
A 37-year-old Melbourne DJ has died, after a balcony fall in Bali The LA wildfires death toll now stands at 24 Have we seen the last of Nick Kyrgios in singles…
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Anti-Semitic Attacks Ramp Up In Sydney
A spate of Anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney The race is on for firefighters in the U-S, as the death toll from wildfires rises significantly. And Is Justin…
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New Poll Shows Support for OZ Day Rising
A new poll shows a rise in support for keeping OZ DAY on the 26th of January. Health insurers are calling for major changes - which would allow them to cover…
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Concerns at Rise in Anti-Semitism in NSW
The city of Newcastle in NSW, the latest location of anti-semitism The LA wildfires continue to burn Australia goes one up against England, in the Women's…
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Australian Among California Fire Victims
An Australian man has been named as one of the victims of the LA fires Another attack on a Sydney Synagogue Banks call out Facebook for banking scamSee…
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Death Toll Rises in California Fires
At least ten people are dead as southern California continues to be devastated by massive fires Donald Trump escapes penalty in hush money sentencing…
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Donald Trump to be Sentenced Tomorrow for Hush Money Trial
Donald Trump will now be sentenced in less than 24 hours - after the US Supreme Court rejected his bid to delay sentencing of his hush money case. California's…
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US President Promises Additional Resources For Firefighting Effort
US President Joe Biden promises extra resources for the firefighting effort in Los Angeles A synagogue in Allawah in Sydney's south targeted in an anti-Semitic…
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Two LA Fires Still "Zero Percent Contained"
Five fires are still burning in LA, with the death toll of 5, expected to rise Fresh concerns for the sheep industry, ahead of the looming ban on live exports…
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PM Offers Support as LA Wildfires Continue to Burn
The Prime Minister says images of major wildfires in the U-S are 'devastating' to see, Australia stands ready to provide support if it's needed It's been…
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Death Toll From California Wildfires Climbs
The death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles climbs to five Crews work to retrieve the wreckage of a seaplane that crashed on Rottnest Island A man…
Star News BriefingJoe and Sarah Harris' Summer Recap: The Cost of Living Crisis
Joe is joined by the wonderful Sarah Harris for the third and final instalment of our Summer Specials. This week, Joe and Sarah are unpacking the…
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Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days!
A bushwalker has been found alive after 13 days in a NSW national park Several major wildfires claim lives and land in LA Aussie cricket skipper Alyssa Healy…
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Three Bodies Recovered after Rottnest Sea Plane Crash
Three people have died, after a tragic sea plane crash off WA's Rottnest Island. The Federal Government maintains the latest inflation figures aren't a big…
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Search Continues for Three People Missing After Seaplane Crash
A desperate search continues for three people missing after a seaplane crash on Rottnest Island Bushfire burning at Cape Otway in Victoria downgraded to a…
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Three Missing off Perth's Coast
Three people are missing after a seaplane accident on Rottnest Island, off the Perth coast A deadly earthquake in China's remote Tibet region The Melbourne…
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Joe Biden Pays Tribute to Victims of New Orleans Terror Attack
The US President has paid tribute to victims and first responders, following a New Years terror attack in New Orleans. Attorney General Mark Dreyfus will spend…
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Speculation we could have an Early Election!
There's talk the PM could call an election for April, Canada is on the hunt for a new Prime Minister, Donald Trump's presidential win was officially certified…
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Two Men Captured, Charged With Woman's Murder
Two men who had been evading authorities for days, have been captured, and charged with the murder of a woman in Caboolture Canada's out-of-favour Prime…
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Two Dead after Boat Capsize off South Australian Coast
Two people have died, after a boat capsized off the coast of South Australia. There's speculation the Prime Minister could call a federal election as early as…
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The PM Begins his "Unofficial" Election Campaign!
Anthony Albanese hits the road ahead of this year's election. The number of tradies across Australia is falling. State of Emergencies declared in the US as…
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Charges over Flight Attendant Rape in Fiji
A man has been charged with the rape of an Australian flight attendant, in Fiji Why an Etihad Boeing 787 had to abort a flight from Melbourne A huge win for…
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Two Dead After Plane Plummets into Sea
A pilot and his passenger have been killed when their aircraft crashed into the ocean in NSW Man charged in Fiji over rape of Australian flight crew member…
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Bushfire Fears as Mercury Rises
Extreme conditions in NSW and Victoria have health authorities and fire crews on high alert Embattled TV star in more hot water Sydney beachgoers warned of…
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Two Children Dead in Separate Incidents
A child has died in a caravan fire in country Victoria, while a boy with autism has drowned in Sydney FBI believes New Orleans terrorist was acting alone Mitch…
Star News BriefingJoe and Sarah Harris' Summer Recap: The Return of Trump
Over the summer break, Joe is joined by the one and only Sarah Harris to recap and review the biggest news stories of the year. This week, Orange Man Bad…
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Devastation at NY Event in New Orleans
10 dead after a car was driving into a crowd in New Orleans Fires in Perth and flooding in Queensland A public training session for our Test team in Sydney…
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Happy New Year!
Australians ring in 2025 at festivities right across the nation South Korea cancels New Year's celebrations, following worst plane tragedy in history An Aussie…
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Biggest Test Cricket Crowd in Australia's History
Cricket attendance record set at MCG over 5 days of the Test between Australia and India A 4-year-old boy struck and killed by car, in Sydney's west The…
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179 Dead in South Korea's Worst Ever Aviation Tragedy
Only two survivors have been pulled from the fiery wreckage of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea Matilda's star Sam Kerr's 89-year-old grandmother undergoes…
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Hardship Payments Announced for Bushfire Victims
The Prime Minister is visiting the fire ravaged region of Victoria Man dies in shark attack in Queensland Government outlines plan to reduce landfillSee…
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Celebrations Replaced by Tributes at Sydney to Hobart Finish Line
The winning crew of the Sydney to Hobart have paid respects to two sailors killed during race Australian boy continuing to recover after being struck by a taxi…
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Two Sailors Killed During Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race
Two Crew Members Die During Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race Overnight Firefighters Take Advantage Of Cooler Weather Conditions In Western Victoria But Several…
Star News BriefingJoe and Sarah Harris' Summer Recap: World War 3
In the first of three summer specials, Joe is joined by Sarah Harris to look back at the year that was. With conflict raging across the globe, Joe and Sarah…
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Firefighters Warn Of Challenging Boxing Day Conditions In Country's South-East
Firefighters In Victoria and South Australia Brace For Challenging Conditions On Boxing Day Search For Teenager Missing Since Christmas Eve Resumes At a NSW…
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Concerns Grow For Australian Man Captured By Russia
Australia Demands Russia Comply With International Law, As It Investigates Detention Of Melbourne Man In Ukraine Man Charged With Murdering US Health Insurance…
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Aged Care Initiative Receives Funding Boost
Federal Government Announces $440 Million Funding Boost To Help Older Australians Stay At Home For Longer Large Parts Of NSW Under Total Fire Ban, While…
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Germany Mourns Victims of Suspected Terror Attack
A service has been held to remember those killed when a car ploughed into Christmas shoppers Vanuatu rocked by another earthquake Airline passengers set to get…
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New Search for MH370 Announced
The Malaysian government has agreed to a fresh search for the plane wreckage The whistleblower who helped bring the actions of Australia's worst pedophile to…
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Federal Government Accused Of Running Nuclear Scare Campaign
The P-M is distancing himself from a Labor ad -- which links Nuclear Power with terminal illness. Airports across the country are bracing for an influx of…
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WA Introduces Toughest Knife Laws in Country
West Australia's tough new knife laws come into effect today, allowing police to scan people for weapons without a warrant. 135 Aussie's have touched down in…
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More Aussies Home After Vanuatu Quake
Almost 300 more Aussies return home from the quake-hit island paradise of Vanuatu Fears for an Aussie backpacker who's missing in London The Hobart Hurricanes…
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The Government To Make Electric Vehicles More Accessible
Low and middle income Australians are being offered low-interest loans, to help them buy an electric vehicle. The Federal Opposition is questioning why its…
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Australia's Embassy to Re-Open in Ukraine
Australia's embassy is set to re-open in Ukraine, almost three years after war broke out. Almost 150 Aussie's have escaped an earthquake -torn Vanuatu on RAAF…
Star News BriefingShould We Be Worried About the Mystery Drones?
This week we have The Real Story behind the mystery drones! Joe is joined by Aviation Expert, Captain Byron Bailey to share his thoughts. Plus, we're getting…
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Fiji Calls for Travel Warning to be Lifted
Tests to date have found no traces of methanol or illicit substances in cocktails which made seven travellers sick, in Fiji Flash flooding warnings have been…
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Australia's Budget Set To Remain In The Red For A Decade
Opposition Warns New Spending Measures Will Drive Up Inflation Further. Medical Experts Deployed To Earthquake Ravaged Vanuatu Warn Hospitals Overwhelmed…
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Broadcast Titan Alan Jones Vows to Clear Name
Former broadcaster Alan Jones has spoken outside court - after being hit with an additional eight historical abuse charges. Australia's budget is back in…