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The Update
The Update from Nova Podcasts brings you the latest Australian and world news: from politics to sport and entertainment headlines. Releasing 3 times a day. Listen to us in your smart speaker by asking for: Nova news flash briefing.
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The UpdateInside The Collapse of The Greens With a Former Party Member
A big week in politics with the Liberals and the Nationals abandoning their decades-long coalition. Joe reveals why Sussan Ley's tenure as leader of the…
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Aussie Tennis Star's Father Dies
The estranged father of retired Aussie tennis star Jelena Dokic has died NSW mid north coast remains in the grips of a major flood emergency Opposition leader…
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P-M Weighs In On Coalition Split
The P-M has arrived back into Australia to a vastly different political landscape, Floodwaters have swallowed entire streets and inundated homes on the NSW Mid…
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Fallout from Coalition Split Continues
The fallout from the Coalition's split continues - with former prime minister John Howard urging the Liberals and Nationals to reunite. The UK has suspended…
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New Era For Liberal Party
Political heavyweights weigh in following shock Coalition split Phone records in the spotlight as mushroom murder trial continues Reece Walsh in hot water over…
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Relief For Homeowners Following Interest Rate Cut
The Treasurer has described today's Interest Rate cut as "welcome relief for millions of Australians" Nationals Leader David Littleproud insists there is no…
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All Eyes on RBA Ahead of Interest Rate Decision
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank this arvo, when they deliver the latest interest rate decision There're reports of some inner turmoil within the Coalition…
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Historic Meeting Between Pope Leo And The PM
Pope Leo has held talks with Anthony Albanese in the first private meeting between a Pope and an Australian leader in 16 years. Cash rate set to be slashed…
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E.U. Keen To Broaden Strategic Ties With Australia
The European Union is seeking to broaden strategic ties with Australia. Telstra is denying misleading behaviour about its network coverage -- as a rival calls…
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Former US President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Donald Trump has wished Former US President Joe Biden a swift recovery - following his shock cancer diagnosis. Hackers have allegedly infiltrated the…
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Pope Leo Calls For Unity During Inauguration Mass
PM Anthony Albanese among world leaders to gather for Pope Leo's inauguration mass Authorities in Laos have recommended 13 people be charged over methanol…
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AFL World Mourns Adam Selwood
Tributes are continuing for Adam Selwood who died just months after twin brother, Troy PM set to hold talks with EU over trade pact Thousands gather ahead of…
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Aussie School Teacher Jailed by Russia
Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins has been sentenced to 13 years jail by Russia Anthony Albanese touches down in Rome for Pope's Mass NSW on flood watchSee…
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Millions Of Aussies In Line For A Payrise
The Federal Government Hands In Submission For Wage Increase For Low-Paid Workers. Toxicologist Tells Victorian Court Samples Of Beef Wellington Tested…
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Ben Roberts-Smith Loses Bid to Overturn Defamation Case Ruling
Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his bid to over-turn his multi-million dollar defamation loss. We're being warned of a new sophisticated scam, targeting Australia…
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PM Wraps Up Trip To Indonesia
PM heads to Rome after wrapping up his trip to Indonesia Juror discharged in mushroom murder trial Australia's first home-grown rocket could be launched today…
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Larissa Waters Named New Leader Of The Greens
Queensland senator Larissa Waters has been elected as the next leader of the Greens. A man remains in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark…
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Greens to Decide on New Leader after Adam Bandt Ousted
The Greens will decider their next leader today, following Adam Bandt's shock defeat in the federal election. Russian President Vladimir Putin has seemingly…
The UpdateThe Bloodletting Begins in Post-Election Power Plays
This week, Joe takes you inside the internal power struggles within both the Liberal and Labor parties as both seek to rebuild following the federal election…
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PM Touches Down In Jakarta
The Prime Minister touches down in Jakarta on his first overseas trip since being re-elected The countdown is on for Australia’s first home-grown rocket…
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Wages Up But Mostly Across The Public Sector
The Treasurer says the latest wages data is encouraging, because it's not pushing-up inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Arms Deal
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed an arms deal - worth 142 billion dollars... A mushroom expert will continue giving evidence in the murder trial of Erin…
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Kim Kardashian Takes The Stand In Robbery Trial
Kim Kardashian breaks down while fronting court in Paris as she testifies in armed robbery trial Cassie Ventura takes the stand at the Sean Diddy Combs sex…
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New Liberal Leader Sussan Ley Ready To Hit The Ground Running
New Opposition leader Sussan Ley says she's ready for the job of rebuilding the Liberals. A Queensland mum has been slapped with murder charges following a…
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Sussan Ley Becomes First Female Liberal Leader
Sussan Ley has been elected the first woman to lead the Liberal Party, defeating Angus Taylor in a vote to take over from Peter Dutton. Meanwhile Anthony…
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Leadership Showdown Looms
A Liberal Party leadership showdown is looming ahead of a party room vote Israeli American hostage released by Hamas Opening statements have been delivered in…
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Big Day In Politics With New Look Front Bench Revealed
Nationals leader David Littleproud has been re-elected to the party's top job. Labor's reshuffled front bench has been revealed. And Taylor Swift and Travis…
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Woolies Announces Grocery Price Cut for Struggling Aussie's
Some welcome news for Aussie shoppers - with Woolies set to slash the prices on hundreds of grocery items this week. Labor will unveil its new-look ministry…
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Pope Leo Delivers First Sunday Prayer
Thousands have packed out St Peter's Square for Pope Leo's first Sunday prayer A surprise challengers emerges in the Liberal Party showdown Another security…
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Coalition Prepares for Leadership Shake Ups
The Nationals and Liberals are preparing for leadership challenges after their landslide election loss Massive cocaine haul found on boat in NSW waters Russia…
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New Pope Breaks with Tradition
The newly elected Pope has broken with tradition speaking in English at a Mass of cardinals Call for government to appoint a dedicated disability minister Gun…
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Leadership Challengers For Three Major Political Parties
The major shakeups are continuing in the wake of the weekend election result. Former WA cricketer Stuart Macgill has avoided jail for his role in setting up a…
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PM Congratulates Pope Leo as new Pontiff
The Prime Minister has congratulated Pope Leo on becoming the next pontiff and invited him to visit Australia in 2028. Liberal MP Sussan Ley has confirmed she…
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First American Pope Announced
Crowds have erupted as Robert Prevost was unveiled as Pope Leo XIV US President Donald Trump describes the appointment of an American Pope as a great honour…
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Greens Leader Finally Concedes His Seat Of Melbourne
Greens Leader Adam Bandt has finally conceded his long-held-inner-city seat of Melbourne. Two men have been found guilty in WA of murdering Indigenous…
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No Pope Elected after First Conclave Vote
The first vote in the Conclave to elect a new Pope has failed - with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel this morning. World leaders are calling for…
The UpdateLiberal Insider's Advice to Party After Crushing Election Result
Joe breaks down Labor's landslide win against the Coalition in the 2025 Federal Election. Plus former Liberal staffer Charlotte Mortlock gives her advice on…
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All Eyes On The Vatican
All eyes are on the Vatican this morning, with the conclave now underway The search for Samantha Murphy's body ramps up again in Victoria Attention now turns…
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Greens Leader Adam Bandt Ousted From His Melbourne Seat
The Greens are without a leader after Adam Bandt lost his Melbourne seat. Rates cuts are tipped to be on the way. And Who's rumoured to perform at this wedding…
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Cheaper Fuel Prices on the Horizon for Aussie's
We could soon see some cost of living relief - at the bowser. There's been a violent breakdown in relations between India and Pakistan this morning. AND Kylie…
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Cardinals Prepare To Elect New Pope
The doors to the Sistine Chapel will close in a matter of hours as the process of electing a new Pope begins Blaze rips through a family home in Toowoomba…
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Teal's Face Huge Loss In Key Seats As Counting Continues
Teal candidates in Three seats are struggling to hold onto their leads. Erin Patterson's barrister has questioned a key piece of evidence. And All the latest…
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Rihanna Shocks Fans with Met Gala Reveal
Rihanna has made a surprise reveal at this year's Met Gala. The PM will begin finalising his new and expanded Labor ministry this week, following there…
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Blow For Aussie Film Industry
US President Donald Trump announces a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the US Erin Patterson's Facebook friends give evidence as mushroom…
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The P-M Reveals First Policy Priority After Landslide Win
Anthony Albanese says he wants to be a P-M for all Australians, as he gets back to work. In a blow for the Arts industry, US President Donald Trump has…
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Anthony Albanese kicks off Second Term as PM
The Prime Minister's back in the nation's capital to begin work on his second term in office. The final preparations are being made in Rome for the election of…
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Bomb Plot At Gaga Concert Foiled
Brazilian police say they've foiled a bomb plot planned for Lady Gaga's concert in Rio Anthony Albanese will begin his second term as Prime Minister today…
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Albo Claims Victory
Anthony Albanese has been re-elected Prime Minister in a landslide election win Peter Dutton out of politics after losing his own seat Qantas worker fighting…
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Australians Head to the Polls
The Prime Minister and Opposition leader make ditch pitches to voters Electoral Commission urges voters to do their homework before heading to ballot box…
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P-M and Opposition Leader In Last Minute Election Push
Both leaders make last ditch bid to voters ahead of the Federal election. Latest data shows retail spending has continued to grow in March - up four per cent…
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Trump Announces Major Shake Up at the White House
There's been a major shake up at the White House - with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz being replaced The PM says his focus is on winning a majority…
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Leaders In Final Push To Secure Votes
It's election eve, with both leaders in the final push to secure votes Erin Patterson's ex husband takes the stand in the mushroom murder trial A major shakeup…
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Coalition Promises To Shave Billions Off Budget Bottomline
The Coalition claims it will deliver a 14-billion dollar improvement to the budget bottom line over the next four years. The estranged husband of alleged…
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US and Ukraine Cut Major Minerals Deal
After months of negotiations, the United States and Ukraine have signed off on a historic minerals deal. The Coalition claims net debt would be 40-billion…
The Update‘It’s over’: Insider’s Shock Call on Federal Election
With election just days away, Joe speaks with political mastermind Tim Gleason about the seats to watch as the nation heads to the polls this weekend. Plus…
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Accused Mushroom Killer Admits To Lying About Having Cancer
Erin Patterson admits to lying about having cancer as her murder trial continues in Victoria. An inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack will today…
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Both Sides Of Politics Campaign Hard On Cost Of Living
Inflation is remaining steady as both sides of politics campaign hard on the cost of living. A Victorian court has heard accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson…
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Rental Snapshot Paints Grim Picture on Aussie House Affordability
Concerning new stats are out - showing fewer than 1% of homes in Australia....are affordable for a full-time worker on minimum wage. The PM says he expects to…
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Trump Says He Will Talk Trade With Australia
The US President says he will speak with Australia over trade in the wake of tariff announcements Day two of the mushroom murder trial gets underway today The…
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Political Leaders Go Head To Head Over The Economy
Labor insists Australia should keep its triple-A credit rating, despite warnings from S and P for tighter spending. The police officer who stopped the attacker…