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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 BriefingVictims of Bondi Tragedy Remembered at Beachside Service
Candles lit at Bondi Beach to mark lives lost Brittany Higgins declares it's 'time to heal' US set to contribute billions to UkraineSee omnystudio.com/listener…
Star News BriefingMan Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial
A man is fighting for life after setting himself alight outside a New York courthouse The treasurer warns middle eastern tensions will affect next month's…
Star News BriefingMiddle East Tensions On The Rise As Israel Hits Back At Iran
Israel has hit Iran with a barrage of missiles -- as it strikes back for the weekend's attack on the Jewish State. The P-M is lashing social media companies…
Star News BriefingTerrorism Charge for Alleged Church Stabber
16-year-old boy charged with committing act of terrorism after Monday night's stabbing at a church in Sydney's south west A warning about meningococcal disease…
Star News BriefingUnemployment Rate Is Up With Job Losses Across the Country
The Federal Government says the Aussie economy remains strong despite the loss of 6-thousand-6-hundred jobs. A Brisbane man has been charged-- over a botched…
Star News Briefing$500,000 Reward for Info on Missing GC Mum
Tammy Dyson went missing nearly 30 years ago: police now offering reward to try to solve the case A day of reflection planned for Westfield Bondi Junction Max…
Star News BriefingWestfield Bondi Junction To Reopen Tomorrow For Reflection Day
The community is being offered a day of reflection -- as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to reopen its doors tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's mass killing…
Star News BriefingInvestigations into a Mushroom Death in Victoria
A 53-year-old woman is dead after consuming mushroom based drink at health retreat A French national deemed a hero after the Bondi Massacre, earns visa…
Star News BriefingCalls For Calm Following Racially Motivated Terror Attack
The P-M calls for calm amid a racially motivated stabbing attack. There have been fiery scenes at a Parliamentary inquiry into grocery prices! And Swifties are…
Star News BriefingChurch Stabbing Sparks Scary Scenes in Sydney
4 men stabbed during livestream from church in Sydney's south west. A teenager arrested. Donald Trump in court for Stormy Daniels trial Giants star Sam Taylor…
Star News BriefingParents Of Bondi Junction Killer Speak Of Their Heartbreak
The parents of the Bondi Junction killer have spoken of their heartbreak and devastation over the lives that have been taken. The FederaL Court has dismissed…
Star News BriefingThe Latest from the Bondi Massacre
Five of six people, killed in a stabbing attack in Sydney's east on Saturday, have been identified. Pro-Palestine protestors to blockade major choke points in…
Star News BriefingSix dead in Horror Attack
Police remain at the scene of a shopping centre stabbing frenzy that's claimed the lives of six people Iran launches attack on Israel Liberals claim victory in…
Star News BriefingLiberals Hopeful of Retaining Scott Morrisons Former Seat
The Opposition is hopeful it can win the Cook By-election Hundreds have shown their support for the families of murder victims in Ballarat Isarel warned to…
Star News BriefingHeartbroken Hubby Of Samantha Murphy Speaks Out
The heartbroken husband of Samantha Murphy speaks out as anotehr search for her comes to an end. An Australian aid worker has described the moment her convoy…
Star News BriefingThe Death of OJ Simpson
Former NFL-star-turned-acquitted-murderer OJ Simpson, has died at the age of 76 A Victorian fugitive, facing sexual assault offences, is on the run The Battle…
Star News BriefingP-M Unveils New Renewable Energy Policy
The P-M says his Government's "FUTURE MADE IN AUSTRALIA" Act will grow the economy and create highly-skilled jobs. Key recommendations of an NDIS review are…
Star News BriefingUS Considering Albo Request to Drop Assange Charges
Joe Biden says he'll look into dropping espionage charges against the Australian A march planned in a Victorian city, where 3 women have been killed in 9 weeks…
Star News BriefingThe Federal Government Is Spruiking Palestinian Statehood
The PM says the creation of a Palestinian state could make the Middle East more secure. New identity protection laws are having an impact, after they were…
Star News BriefingWorries for Winegrowers Amid Over Supply
Wine industry grappling with a glut, forcing down prices and sending some growers to the wall WA working on supply chain issues, after flooding cut off produce…
Star News BriefingJapan Pushes To Join Aukus Agreement
The PM is talking up our military ties with Japan ... as the country pushes to join parts of the AUKUS defence agreement. A curfew on under 18s in Alice…
Star News BriefingThird Woman Killed in Ballarat in Nine Weeks
A 21-year-old man will face court today, charged with killing 23-year-old Hannah Maguire Pets being surrendered at record rates as the cost of living crisis…
Star News BriefingCoalition Questions Supermarket Review Findings
An interim review into grocery prices has rejected the forced break-up of Coles and Woolworths. Israel is being urged to co-operate with Australia's special…
Star News BriefingWar NOT Over Despite Mass Withdrawal of IDF from Gaza
One IDF brigade remains, to secure corridor dividing Gaza Strip UN's Nuclear watch dog issues warning to Ukraine and Russia The AFL's Gather Round another huge…
Star News BriefingThousands Evacuated As Sydney Rivers Peak
The SES is continuing to respond to thousands of calls as floodwaters continue to wreak havoc Another boat arrives in WA Calls for an independent investigation…
Star News BriefingSydney Residents Brace for Flooding
Evacuation Centres have been set up in Sydney's west as rivers continue to rise Israel delivers its investigation findings into an attack that killed an…
Star News BriefingEvacuations Immanent As Sydney Is Lashed By Heavy Rain
Residents in parts of Sydney's south-west have been told to prepare to evacuate, as heavy rain continues to bear down. Taylor Swift's sold-out Aussie concerts…
Star News BriefingSeven Producer to Dish More Dirt on Lehrmann
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network 10 continues in court today NSW being inundated with a big wet The Storm sneaks home against Brisbane The…
Star News BriefingMore Energy Bill Relief Flagged In May Budget
The PM's flagging more help to cope with energy bills in next month's budget. Household spending has increased by three-point-six percent in the year to…
Star News BriefingBasketball Star Slam Dunks AFL Further into Drugs Drama
Andrew Bogut claims he's been offered drugs from AFL players The death toll rises after Taiwan quake Adelaide Oval to be the first major stadium in the world…
Star News BriefingIsrael Blames Misidentification For Air Strike Which Killed Aussie
Israel's military is blaming misidentification for a deadly air strike -- which killed seven aid workers, including an Australian. Rescuers are trying to pull…
Star News BriefingFresh Fears for Aid Delivery in Gaza
World Central Kitchen suspends aid delivery amidst death of workers A Brisbane man charged with killing his mother, who was visiting from WA A school shooting…
Star News BriefingCalls For Israel Accountability Over Death Of Aussie In Gaza
The P-M is demanding "full accountability" from Israel, over the death of an Australian aid worker in Gaza. The federal government says new workplace…
Star News BriefingWar Escalates in the Middle East
Suspected Israeli strike destroys Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital A Victorian family left devastated, after a double drowning on the GC Documents…
Star News BriefingWarnings Over Proposed Immigration Legislation
The Opposition fears rushed changes to migration laws has major flaws Network Ten's eleventh hour bid to enter new evidence in defamation case Two men drown in…
Star News BriefingTrapped Cave Explorers Rescued After Night Underground
Emergency crews have worked overnight to free to cavers Health Insurance premiums set to rise Vets warn pet owners to keep Easter eggs out of reachSee…
Star News BriefingStrike Action Threatens Easter Holiday Plans
Air Traffic Controllers threaten to walk off the job Toddler reunited with her mother after up to four days alone Cheating students blackmailed by online…
Star News BriefingBeijing Scraps Tariffs on Australian Wine
China has finally lifted crippling taxes on Australian wine Banks urged to do more to support Armaguard King Charles delivers Easter message See…
Star News BriefingArmguard Rejects Lifeline Offer
Armaguard opts to go it alone Airports across the country gear up for the Easter travel rush The least affordable housing markets in the world named and shamed…
Star News BriefingDozens of Players Implicated in AFL Drugs Scandal
Up to 100 AFL players currently on the "injured" list after drug exposure A 2 week curfew in Alice Springs as youth crime reaches crisis point The Aussie women…
Star News BriefingMusic Fans In Mourning With Splendour In The Grass Cancelled
Sad news for music fans with one of the country's oldest and largest music festivals, Splendour In The Grass cancelled. Latest inflation figures show household…
Star News BriefingFamily Boating Tragedy off the SA Coast
Three dead following a family boating accident at Port Lincoln The collapse of a Baltimore bridge raises eyebrows, but Biden reassures the world, it's an…
Star News BriefingTough Asylum Seeker Legislation Introduced To Parliament
The Immigration Minister insists tougher migration laws are designed to close a loophole, and would only apply to a small number of people. Fuel emissions…
Star News BriefingTrial Date Set For Trump
Donald Trump's so-called "hush money" case, to go to trial on April 15 A man stuck in a storm water drain for three days Two AFLW players caught with cocaine…
Star News BriefingSoaring Power Prices Continue To Bite
Hundreds of Aussies are going on to electricity hardship payments every week ... as soaring power prices continue to bite. The federal government doesn't…
Star News Briefing"Post and Boast"ers to Face Possible Jail Time
People filming crime and posting in online, are the target of a new Coalition bill A Pro-Palestine rally at Sydney's Port Botany Concerns for koalas with the…
Star News BriefingMessages of Support Continue to Flow for Kate
Well wishers from across the globe continue to show support for Princess Kate after her shock cancer announcement Thousands more tradies needed to reach new…
Star News BriefingPrincess of Wales Shock Cancer Diagnosis
Princess Kate has announced she's undergoing chemotherapy for cancer Grim RBA warning as mortgage holders continue to struggle Global tech giants accused of…
Star News BriefingP-M Defends AUKUS Cash Injection
The Federal Government is defending the latest cash injection to help keep the AUKUS deal on track. Indonesia has ended the search for Rohingya refugees after…
Star News BriefingAustralia moves to prop up AUKUS with $4.6 billion
British defence company, BAE Systems will work with the Australian Government's shipbuilder to manufacture nuclear-powered submarines. New bail laws and a ban…
Star News BriefingUnemployment Hits Six Month Low
The Federal Government admits today's unemployment figure has beaten expectations. A surge in international students and temporary workers has led to a massive…
Star News BriefingSnoopy Staff in Right Royal Trouble
Investigations are underway into a privacy breach, involving Princess Catherine A two-bus collision in Sydney's south west, leaves 14 hospitalised, one is…
Star News BriefingGovernment Stands By Kevin Rudd After Donald Trump Swipe
The P-M says he has full confidence in Kevin Rudd .... accusing the opposition of "politicising" the ambassador's position. A report has found the Victorian…
Star News BriefingEmergency Bushfire in Perth's North
More than 250 firefighters and 80 appliances on scene of City of Swan emergency Revelations QLD Government looked into cancelling 2032 Olympics & Paralympics…
Star News BriefingRates Left On Hold But More Pain Could Be On The Way
A sigh of relief for borrowers today -- with the Reserve Bank leaving interest rates on hold at four-point-three five percent. Australians are being urged to…
Star News BriefingPassenger Forces Turn Back of Bali Flight
Unruly behaviour of one woman, forces turn back of Bali-bound flight, to Melbourne The expectations of today's interest rate decision The AFL launches its…
Star News BriefingMajor Expansion To Paid Parental Leave Underway
New mums and dads will soon be able to access more Paid Parental Leave under a major expansion of the scheme. Uber will pay almost 272 million dollars to taxi…
Star News BriefingQantas Staff Seek Compensation in Federal Court
1700 workers wrongfully sacked during pandemic, go for compo in Federal Court The Australian Automobile Association calls for shared road trauma data to…
Star News BriefingTriple Zero Fears Over Looming Shutdown of 3G
Up to a million Australians may not be able to make emergency calls when 3G is switched off New fears over the state of the Barrier Reef Former Prime Ministers…
Star News BriefingMcDonalds Crippled by Major System Fail
Hundreds of McDonalds stores forced to close due to tech outage Historic pay rise for care providers Artificial Intelligence blamed for a jump in plagiarism at…