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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 BriefingAustralia Sends Help to Vanuatu
A major earthquake, and multiple aftershocks, hit Vanuatu Qantas reaches agreement with the TWU, over compensation for illegally sacked workers The third Test…
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The Federal Government Gears Up For Tomorrow's Budget Update
The Treasurer insists the Federal Government is doing its best to balance the books -- as he prepares to hand down tomorrow's budget update. Tech giant Meta…
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Australia Agrees to Continue Training Ukranian Troops
Australia has agreed to continue training Ukrainian troops, until the end of 2025. Cocktail ingredients, used at a resort in Fiji, are en route to Australia…
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Two Australians Home After Fiji Scare
A mother and her daughter have arrived home after being hospitalised with suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji A woman killed in an alleged domestic violence…
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Warnings For Travelers After Suspected Drink Poisoning In Fiji
Aussies travelling overseas are being urged to be aware of the risks of alcohol poisoning and drink spiking, after seven tourists fell ill in Fiji. There's…
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Remaining Members of Bali Nine Arrive Back in Australia
The remaining members of the Bali Nine are officially back on Aussie soil, after 19 years in an Indonesian prison. The corporate regulator is suing HSBC -…
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Aussies Fight for Life After Alcohol Poisoning in Fiji
Four Australians among seven people to fall ill after drinking at a Fiji bar The last five of the Bali Nine are back home in Australia Australia in a strong…
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Lindt Cafe Siege Remembered- Ten Years On
Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his…
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Tributes for Aussie Teen Killed in Thailand
The family of an Australian stabbed to death near Bangkok have remembered the 14 year old Adelaide couple behind bars accused of faking their child's cancer…
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Opposition Unveils 330-Billion-Dollar Nuclear Power Plan
The coalition has unveiled its nuclear power plan - claiming the scheme will lead to cheaper energy bills across the nation. Qantas workers are ramping…
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Coaltition Unveils Nuclear Costings
The Federal Opposition sets $330b Price Tag Based On Independent Costings. Qantas Maintennance Workers On Strike. A Miraculous Rescue In the Mediterranean. And…
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The Government To Force Big Tech To Pay For News Content
Social media platforms will soon be forced to pay for Aussie news content, regardless of whether they have commercial deals with publishers. Australia's…
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Papua New Guinea to Officially Join NRL in 2028
Papua New Guinea has officially been granted its NRL license during an announcement in Sydney today. The Prime Minister says he supports the banning of…
Star News BriefingIs It Too Little Too Late For Albo?
This week on the show, Joe's getting an insiders look on where it is all going wrong for the Prime Minister and how he is damned if he does, and damned if he…
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Global Outage Hits Meta!
The social media giant has been hit by a global outage, leaving millions of users in limbo A man charged with murder, breaching an AVO and weapons offences The…
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Labor Ramping Up The Promises Ahead Of Next Election
A billion dollar "Building Early Education Fund" is being promised by Labor - if it's returned to power at the next Federal Election. More Anti-Semitic…
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More Anti-Semitism in Sydney's East
A car set alight in Woollahra, anti-semitic graffiti sprayed on walls A young surfer escapes serious injuries in a shark attack The son of a gun who might line…
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Interest Rates On Hold For Ninth Straight Meeting
The Reserve Bank Governor is defending a decision to keep Interest Rates on hold for the ninth straight meeting. There have been chaotic scenes as the PM…
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Dawn Fraser Badly Injured in Fall
Aussie sporting legend, Dawn Fraser, undergoing rehabilitation, after a serious fall A US-based Jewish human rights organisation, issues a travel warning for…
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Taskforce Set Up To Investigate Attacks On Jewish Australians
A special team of Federal Police is being set-up to investigate anti-Semitic attacks across Australia. Nauru will receive millions of dollars in Aussie funding…
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Coalition Promises Anti-Semitic Taskforce Ahead of Election
The Coalition has flagged plans to set up a new taskforce to tackle hatred against Jewish Australians if they win the next election. More than a million…
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Was the Synagogue Fire a Terror Attack?
Law enforcement agencies to meet to determine if Melbourne synagogue attack was an act of terror Support for Federal Labor nose-diving Syria's President ousted…
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PM Accused of Going Soft on Anti-Semitism
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Anthony Albanese is missing in action in the fight against religious based violence Woolworths reaches resolution with…
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Israel Blames Albanese Government for Synagogue Attack
The Israeli Prime Minister has slammed Australia for its "anti-Isareli" sentiment Woolworths confident it can restock shelves despite strike continuing Seafood…
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Condemnation For Fire Bombing Attack On Synagogue
The Opposition Leader has condemned a deliberate fire-bombing attack on a Melbourne Synagogue. A new report warns Aussie children are increasingly being…
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The Prime Minister Condemns An Arson Attack At A Melbourne Synagogue
Anthony Albanese slams an early morning arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue An Australian teenager who died in a mass methanol poisoning incident in Thailand…
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Rising Radicalisation of Kids Online
Spy agencies calling for a whole-of-society approach to tackle threat of radicalisation of our kids online A funeral today for one of the young women who died…
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The Aussie Economy Back In The Spotlight
Aussies are being warned not to expect many big spending measures in this month's mid-year economic update. Uber has released its naughty and nice list based…
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Aussie Grandma to Appeal Drug Smuggling Conviction
An Australian grandmother convicted of drug smuggling in Japan will appeal... The Federal Gov says the Commonwealth Bank has done the right thing in its…
Star News BriefingThe Unexpected Threat That Could Cost Albo the Election
This week on the show, Joe's getting to the bottom of what's really going on behind the headlines: Why the Maugean Skate is wreaking havoc for the Albanese…
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Aussie Grandma Guilty of Meth Trafficking in Japan
Donna Nelson has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of trafficking 2 kilos of meth into Japan South Korea moves to impeach its President, after…
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Aussie Economy Continues To Slow
Australia's economy continues to slow, despite record government spending at a State and Federal level. The Commonwealth Bank has paused its decision to hit…
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CommBank to Backflip on New Changes to Customer Fees
The Commonwealth Bank is reportedly considering a backflip - after announcing major changes to fees. The five remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling…
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A Major Development in South Korea
The South Korean President has declared a state of martial law, but lawmakers have rejected it A Victorian murderer has withdrawn her application to undergo…
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Record Number Of Aussies Struggle To Pay Energy Bills
A record number of Aussies are struggling to pay their energy bills. China has now lifted all sanctions on Aussie exports. And Taylor Swift can add another…
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Aussie Hotel Group Apologises Over Oz Day Debacle
Severe public backlash over a decision not to celebrate Australia day on the 26th of January, has forced a major hotel group to issue an apology. There're…
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Record Number of Australians in Power Bill Hardship
1.9% of Australian power customers are now on hardship plans House prices on track to fall next year Fresh calls for Bryce Cotton to be given Australian…
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Massive Cocaine Haul In Largest Bust In Australian History
It's hoped Australia's largest cocaine haul will help crack down on organised crime The Federal Government will implement more than 100 recommendations from…
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Joe Biden Pardons Son over Gun and Tax Evasion Charges
Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter on gun and tax evasion charges - despite previously ruling it out. The Federal Gov will implement more than 100…
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Two Men Charged With Killing Their Parents
A man in Sydney has been charged with killing both parents, while a man north of Perth is accused of killing his mum The UN weighs in on QLD's "Adult Crime…
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Married Couple Slain in Sydney Burger Shop
Police are hunting the killer of a much loved couple in Western Sydney Toyota recalls thousands of Corollas Government announces boost to HIV preventionSee…
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Social Media Giants Question New Age Bans
Canberra is dismissing questions over how tech giants will police age restrictions Calls to crackdown on sale of pre mix drinks More funds allocated to stamp…
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Australia's Most Notorious Paedophile Jailed for Life
One of Australia's most notorious Paedophiles - Ashley Paul Griffith - has been sentenced to life in prison The Federal Gov says it will consult with the…
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WA Communities Under Threat As Bushfire Rages
Communities in Western Australia are under threat from an emergency level bushfire burning north of Perth. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says new world-first…
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Australia Leads World After Kids Social Media Ban
The ban on Under 16s using social media has passed both houses and will become law A Queensland Police issued firearm has been recovered The Brisbane Heat to…
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Scammers Target Aussie Black Friday Shoppers
Aussies Expected To Spend More Than $7b In Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales. The Consumer Watchdog Taking Webjet To Court. Large Areas Of Australia Facing…
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Federal Gov Announces Billion Dollar Disaster Relief Fund
The Federal Government has set up a billion-dollar disaster fund, amid weather warnings much of Australia this summer. Lidia Thorpe has stormed the senate…
Star News BriefingAn Expert’s Thoughts on the Social Media Ban
This week, Joe's diving deep into: The government's 'take it or leave it (but please leave it)' approach to the Misinformation Bill Are you one of the growing…
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Guilty Manslaughter Cop Facing Jail Ahead of Sentencing
Kristian White found guilty of the manslaughter of nursing home resident, Clare Nowland The sentencing hearing for prolific child sex offender Ashley Griffith…
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Australia's Inflation Steady For Oct, Thanks To Govt Rebates
Headline Inflation Holds Firm At Two-Point-One Percent. Police Officer Found Guilty Of 95yo Woman's Taser Death. Fiery Scenes In The Senate Amid Claims Of…
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Australia Welcomes Ceasefire Deal in Southern Lebanon
Australia's Foreign Minister has welcomed the news of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon. Inflation has remained steady for October AND Miley Cyrus is fighting back…
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Israel & Hezbollah Cease Fire Close
Israeli PM to bring ceasefire deal before his cabinet The bodies of two Australian girls, poisoned in Laos, arrive home The Women's BBL finals get underway…
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Labor's Help To Buy Housing Policy Passes Senate
Federal Government Hopes Shared Equity Scheme Helps People Enter Housing Market. Warning For Shoppers Ahead Of Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales. Donald…
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Greens Give Green Light to Government Housing Reforms
Major housing reforms will be waved-through the Senate today, now with the support of the Greens. One of Donald Trump’s biggest legal cases is set to the…
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Woman Murdered Every 4 Days in Australia
A vigil to be held in Sydney's Martin Place today to again highlight the high rates of DV. One woman killed every four days in Australia. The biggest reforms…
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The Greens To Back Labor's Housing Legislation
Minor Party Agrees To Changes For "Help To Buy" Scheme At Eleventh Hour. Govt Working To Help Bring Bodies Of Two Young Aussies Home After Laos Poisoning. Drug…
Star News BriefingComing Soon To The Update!
Exciting news! Joe Hildebrand, journalist, political obsessive, and broadcaster, is coming to 'The Update' From this Thursday there'll be an extra episode of…
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Emma McKeon Hangs Up the Swimming Cap
Australia's most successful Olympian has announced her retirement from all forms of swimming. Fund-raising efforts are underway to help bring the bodies of two…
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Bianca and Holly to be Brought Home
The bodies of young Melbourne girls, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, are expected to be brought home from Thailand this week Aussie student injured at…
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Hunt Ramps Up for Source of Deadly Poison
The government of Laos has vowed to find those responsible for supplying the methanol that killed two Australians Wage figures show positive signs Thousands of…