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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.
Episodes
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Debate Heats Up Between Harris and Trump
The first debate is happening between Harris and Trump Major chaos and violence outside a defence expo in Melbourne Big names back for the NRL finals And Kylie…
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Man Accused of Multiple Sexual Assaults at Airport
Police investigating a sexual assault at Melbourne Airport have found other alleged victims GPS trackers to be fitted to WA's worst family violence offenders…
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Two Boys Murdered, Mother Under Police Guard In Hospital
Counselling will be offered to classmates of two young boys -- after a double murder in the Blue Mountains. The P-M admits no country has been able to…
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Calls for a National Suicide Prevention Strategy
Calls for action as study shows one quarter of all young adults have had serious suicide thoughts Fresh worries about the "detrimental" impact of social media…
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Chemo Over for Princess Catherine
Princess Kate announces end of chemotherapy for her cancer Three whales freed from fishing equipment off WA Hawthorn hit by injuries ahead of the AFL semi…
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Landmark Inquiry Into Veteran Suicides Handed Down
The Federal Government says it'll closely consider more than 120 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides. Police are…
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3 Children Fighting for Life After House Fire
Police investigating if children were home alone when fire broke out Calls for Federal Government to implement findings of landmark Royal Commission into…
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We'll Always Have Paris!
The curtain closes on an incredible edition of sport's greatest shows Tech giants to be forced to get parental consent before teens sign up to APPS The Knights…
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Nicole Kidman Shares Tragic Family News
Nicole Kidman loses her mother just hours before receiving a major award Latest polling shows a drop in support for Albanese government Police in Melbourne…
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Trump Wins his Fight to Delay Sentencing
Donald Trump has successfully had his sentence for his hush money case pushed back until after the election NSW rocked by another earthquake Government pledges…
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Warnings For Parents Over Rise In Sadistic Sextortion Cases
Federal Police are warning parents of a rise in what they are calling "sadistic" Sextortion. The Opposition is slamming the time it will take for domestic…
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DV Tops the Agenda at National Cabinet
The PM meeting with state and territory leaders today to discuss DV funding Swimming Australia sacks controversial coach US school shooter's dad, facing…
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3 Gold For Australia
Long jump, swimming and road race gold for Australia in Paris Victoria in crisis, with a shortage of specialist paramedics The Cats big winners in the AFL…
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All Sides Of Politics Praise Bill Shorten As He Announces Retirement
All sides of politics are praising the contributions of Bill Shorten, who's announced plans to leave Federal Parliament. The Reserve Bank Governor has…
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Bill Shorten Announces his Retirement
A big day for Australia in Paris, with nine medals A school shooting in Georgia Alex De Minaur out of the US Open And actor Christie Whelan Browne settles a…
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Inside the Census Drama and the Question That Has Caused Chaos
What on earth is happening with the census? It's an issue that's (literally) close to home for Joe, and he's got the inside word on how it's all gone so…
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Verdict Awaits in Reynolds-Higgins Trial
The Defamation Trial involving WA Senator, Linda Reynolds, and her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, has wrapped up Social media giant META throws onus back on…
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Australian Economy Records Weakest G-D-P In Decades
The Treasurer is defending Labor's economic strategy -- after new data revealed Australia's economy has grown at its slowest pace in about 30 years. An…
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Concerns Over Slowing Economy
Worries about how the government will balance cost of living pressures and a slowing economy A fresh push for dental treatment to be added to Medicare The…
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Aussie Athlete Strikes Gold!
James Turner has won gold in the 400 metres T-36 final 2 people rescued from broken down yacht, relieved to be back on dry land Russia ups the ante in Ukraine…
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Queensland Teen Facing Terror Charges
A 16 year-old Queensland teen is facing terror charges, accused of attempting to buy firearms to attack a local school. Grim new stats have revealed more than…
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Amazing Alexa in Golden Triumph
Relay gold for Australia, as Alexa Leary chases down frontrunner in final leg Vaping linked with stress in our kids The latest on the wild weather doing the…
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Female Tiger Handler Mauled at DreamWorld
A female tiger handler has been rushed to hospital on the Gold Coast, after she was mauled at Dreamworld.... New data has shown a decline in Australia's…
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Rally Action After 6 More Hostages Killed
Thousands rallying in response to deaths of six more Israeli hostages held by Hamas New Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders to be introduced in NSW…
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Multiple States Hit With Severe Weather Warnings
Australia secure's its fifth gold medal of the Paralympics. Multiple states issued with major weather warnings. And the first vaccinations against polio for…
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Australia Takes Home Two Gold Medals On Day Two Of The Paralympics
Australia take's home another three medals at the Paralympics, two Gold and one Silver. The NSW Liberals to face three by-elections, following the resignation…
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Sexuality Question to be Included in Census
A question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 Census, after a back flip from the Federal Government. Privacy concerns have been raised - over a new…
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A Golden Start in Paris
Tom Gallagher and Rowan Crothers go 1,3 in the S10 50 metres freestyle for Australia Police across two states now seeking woman, not seen for 10 days Experts…
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The Major Parties At Odds Over Power Supply
The Federal Government says a new report into power reliability shows its plan for the nation's grid is working. Australia's Foreign Minister has condemned an…
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PM Slams Journalist as 'Unethical' after Private Convo Leaked
Anthony Albanese has slammed a journalist for being unethical, for recording a private convo at the Pacific Island's Forum. The Federal Gov is being accused of…
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Are We on the Brink of World War 3?
This week, Joe's diving into the Northern Territory’s electoral carnage and what it means for Albo and the Labor states. Also, are we on the brink of World War…
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Aussie Boxer Deaths in Vietnam Remain a Mystery
Tragedy over in Vietnam, with two Aussie boxers dying while on holiday. More protests are being flagged across the country, following yesterday's tradie strike…
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Murder Charges Over Death of 12 y.o. Girl
Man and woman charged with murder, over death of emaciated 12 year old girl Perth man jailed over horror sextortion offences One more Israeli hostage freed…
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Oasis Are Back Together And Set To Tour
Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have put their 15-year feud to bed -- announcing one of the world's most highly anticipated reunions! A new cap will be placed…
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Government Stands Firm on CFMEU Despite Strike Action
The Albanese Government says it's standing firm on it's decision to place the CFMEU into administration, despite thousands of tradies walking off the job in…
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Construction Sites to be Abandoned for Protest
Tens of thousands of CFMEU members are expected to protest today, following the Commonwealth's takeover of the union A man shot while trying to protect his…
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New Changes To The Aviation Sector On The Way
The Federal Government is promising big improvements to air travel -- under its reforms to the aviation sector. The P-M comments on new I-R laws. and Taylor…
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'Right to Disconnect' Laws Come Into Effect Across Oz
Australia's “right to disconnect” laws have officially kicked into effect today. Airlines could soon be forced to refund passengers for cancelled flights -…
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Five Arrested in Major Meth Bust
Border Force and Victoria police foil major meth importation ring Queenslanders told again they won't be getting a new stadium for Brisbane 2032 The Sharks…
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A Landslide Win For The CLP In The Northern Territory
It was a bruising result for Labor in the Northern Territory, with a landslide win for the Country Liberal Party. A police officer has been stabbed, a man…
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Donald Trump Receives An Endorsement From An Unlikely Ally
At least three people have been killed, and four others injured in a mass stabbing at a music festival in Germany. Just hours after withdrawing from the US…
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Superstar Pink Sings At National Democratic Convention
Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic Presidential Nomination. The C-F-M-E-U has been placed into administration "effective immediately" And…
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Whale Trapped in Sydney Harbour Finally Freed
A humpack whale that became trapped in rope in Sydney Harbour has finally been freed after a lengthy rescue mission. All state and territory branches of the…
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Delays Likely at Airports Today
Industrial action from aircraft refuellers today, likely to cause delays Australian man, Shane Ramsey, now in Perth hospital after transfer from Bali \ Urgent…
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Oprah Rallies Hard For Kamala Harris
Oprah Winfrey has spoken to the party faithful at the Democratic National Convention. The Federal Government says new mums and dads will be thousands of…
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Aussie to be Flown Home After Horror Bali Scooter Accident
Superannuation will now be paid on paid parental leave, under legislation being introduced into Federal Parliament. An Australian holidaymaker…
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What It Really Takes To Win a Gold Logie
This week, Joe's looking at what Peter Dutton is trying to achieve by using the question of Gazan refugees as a political weapon. He's also joined by Larry…
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Men Called to Join Conversation to Solve DV
First report released from the Domestic Violence Commissioner Controversial influencer Andrew Tate being investigated for more crimes Ron Coote named the 14th…
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Michelle And Barack Obama Rile Up The Democrats
Barack Obama concedes the upcoming US election will be tight! Aussies are being urged to treat domestic violence with the same seriousness as terrorism. And…
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J-Lo Officially Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck!
J-Lo has officially ended her marriage to Ben Affleck, after months of speculation the couple were heading for a split. A landmark report into domestic…
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Biden Delivers Stirring Speech
Enthusiastic address from Joe Biden during the Democratic National Convention The big banks move to slash interest rates on term deposits World number one…
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Joe Biden Met With Cheers At Democratic Convention
The U-S President has been welcomed with cheers ... chants and a standing ovation at the Democratic National Convention. Australia and Indonesia will hold more…
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Rise of 'Financial Influencers' Revealed in New Data
The Albanese government has caved into demands from the Opposition, in a bid to pass legislation forcing the construction arm of the CFMEU into administration…
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Middle East Peace in Hands of Hamas
Israel has approved a ceasefire proposal; ball now in Hamas's court Brittany Higgins excused from giving evidence in Linda Reynolds defamation case A shock…
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C-F-M-E-U Will Be Forced Into Administration
Labor and the Coalition have struck compromise over legislation -- which will force the C-F-M-E-U into administration. Medical experts are raising…
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Impacts of Long Covid on Economy Revealed
The impacts of Long COVID on our economy, have been laid bare in a new study. There's concern about the effect of TikTok on children's brain-development, with…
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Larry Emdur Claims the Gold Logie!
Ceasefire looking unlikely in Gaza, with Hamas failing to send delegate to official talks The trend from city to bush is continuing, according to latest data…
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Teenager Charged Over Alleged Terror Plot
A 16 year old boy has appeared in court on charges related to terrorist acts Cash injection to help households go green Alarming new figures reveal a spike in…
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Doctors Call for Calm as Hospitals Ration Vital Fluids
The country's peak medical body says patients shouldn't panic as hospital continue to struggle with IV drip fluid shortage The number of Aussies struggling to…
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Murdered School Girl Sophie Wang Honoured at Gold Coast Vigil
Hundreds of people have gathered at a school on the Gold Coast, to honour the life of 10-year-old murder victim Sophie Wang. Five people have been arrested…