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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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Tougher restrictions on Vapes to be Introduced
New vape laws expected to put pressure on GPs Queenslanders still without power a week after severe storms Warnings from lifesavers as drowning deaths continue…
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Councils Shun Australia Day
Dozens of councils are choosing not to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day The clean up in Queensland continues Alarming research reveals confusion…
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Security Agencies On High Alert Over Attacks Inspired By Middle East War
Fresh concerns over attacks in Australia inspired by the Middle East conflict Calls for better shark attack prevention measures in South Australia after the…
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Wild Storms Turn Deadly On Australia's East Coast
Six people killed in wild storms Volunteer firefighter dies in WA Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger dead at 54 Labor loses support in crucial…
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Australia's East Coast Recovers From Christmas Day Deluge
South-east Queensland hammered by severe thunderstorm on Christmas night The Weather Bureau warning more potentially dangerous weather along Australia's East…
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Retailers Prepare For Bumper Boxing Day Sales
Shoppers turn attention to boxing day bargains Price of produce in Queensland set to skyrocket Government cracks down on vocational collegesSee…
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Shoppers Scramble in the Countdown to Christmas
The pre Christmas shopping frenzy is in full swing A resolution to boost aid into Gaza passes the UN Security Council. Health warnings amid a spike in…
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Hackers Target St Vincent's Health
St Vincent's Health targeted in a cyber attack Usman Khawaja set to fight an ICC code of conduct charge Additional support for far north Queensland Three homes…
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A Mass Shooting in the Czech Republic
At least 15 dead and dozens more injured in Prague Live sheep exports resume to Saudi Arabia Social media platform X being hauled before the Federal Court The…
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Federal Government Under Fire Over Warship Decision
The Federal Government has come under fire for refusing a US request to send a warship to the Red Sea Firefighters continue to battle an out of control…
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Fire Emergencies in WA
Two fires burning at emergency level in WA 35 communities cut off following flooding in FNQ Massimo Luongo announces shock Socceroos retirement And Brad Pitt's…
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Major Setback For Donald Trump
Donald Trump deemed ineligible for the 2024 ballot in Colorado Evacuation of residents from Wujal Wujal continues Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with…
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Rape Victims Encouraged to Speak Up
A Perth karate instructor jailed for sexual assault An elderly man still missing in flood affected Far North QLD An incredible IPL record for Mitch Starc And…
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Convicted Terrorist Released Under Strict Conditions
Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to be released from a Victorian prison today The ADF evacuates residents from Wujal Wujal Police in Sydney make a…
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Flood Emergency Continues In Far North Queensland
Heavy rain showing no sign of easing in Far North Queensland Federal Police will be out in force at airports across the country Virgin Australia named as the…
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The Clean Up to Begin in Far North Queensland
Starvation a real concern in Gaza, as the war marches on A man left for dead on a major freeway in Melbourne The Matildas still pinching themselves about the…
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Record Flooding in Cairns following Cyclone Jasper
Grim road toll figures ahead of Christmas UN aid arrives directly from Israel into Gaza Nathan Lyon the toast of Test cricket Taylor back at the NFL…
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Government Cracks Down On NDIS Rorts
A taskforce is being set up to stamp out rogue ndis providers Fears more dangerous criminals will be released from detention Scams on the rise ahead of…
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Prince Harry Celebrates Court Win
Prince Harry has won a major ruling against UK newspaper Another crossing opens to allow aid into Gaza Millions of illegal cigarettes seized by border forceSee…
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Historic Submarine Deal Signed Off In The U-S
The P-M is describing a historic defence deal with the United States as an "extraordinary achievement". Queensland officially has a new Premier. And Big name…
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Heatwave Sparks Bushfire Emergencies
Concerns the heatwave conditions in NSW will flare major fires that are currently being controlled in the NSW Hunter region Queensland to welcome its 40th…
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Slight Rise In Unemployment But Australia Still Tracking Well
Australia's unemployment rate has increased slightly to 3-point-9 per cent over the past month. The Government is considering a request from the U-S to send a…
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Australia Considering Sending a Warship to the Red Sea
The US has asked Australia to send war ship to Middle East COP-28 nations get historic deal locked in The Eddie Jones deception complete And Aussie rocker…
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Australia On Track For A Second Consecutive Surplus
The Nation's budget is inching closer to a second consecutive surplus. Australia has supported a United Nations motion, to demand an immediate ceasefire in the…
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Cyclone Jasper Within Hours of Landfall
Residents bunkering down in Far North Queensland, with Cyclone Jasper on its way Police in WA investigating the deaths of a woman and her 3 month old baby, in…
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Tropical Cyclone Jasper Upgraded To Catagory 2
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been upgraded to category 2 system. Australia is using the U-N's annual Climate Conference to push for all countries to phase-out…
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Aussies Ditch Sydney Due to Cost of Living Crisis
Aussies moving states due to cost-of-living pressures Public Schools getting little of the Federal Government's funding pie Cyclone Jasper on a path to…
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Drastic Changes To Migration System On The Way
The Federal Government has unveiled drastic changes to Australia's migration system -- in a bid to reduce the number of people entering the country. Charges…
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The Legacy of the Outgoing Queensland Premier
Annastacia Palaszczuk stepping down, proud to have presided over the first majority female cabinet in Australian state and federal history A shake-up to…
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Crackdown on Foreign Investors to Help Ease Rental Crisis
Overseas property buyers to be slapped with new fees and taxes to free up more rentals Queensland braces for wild weather More young Australians relying on buy…
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Another Immigration Detainee Taken into Custody
A sixth recently released immigration detainee has been arrested by federal police Migration numbers set to be slashed Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of…
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Firefighters On Alert As Heatwave Crosses Australia
A heatwave is crossing the country, from WA to the coastal parts of New South Wales. A key part of the AUKUS military pact is now closer to fruition -- after…
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Authorities on Alert as Heat Wave Hits
Much of Australia facing extreme weather conditions A major step forward in cancer research The Brisbane Heat red hot in the BBL season opener And a golden…
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A Fifth Asylum Seeker Arrested As Tough Migration Laws Pass
A fifth asylum seeker has been arrested, less than a month after being released after a controversial High Court ruling. The Federal Government insists the…
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Dangerous Asylum Seekers Headed Back to Detention
Laws have passed Federal Parliament, giving courts power to put dangerous asylum seekers back in detention An American man linked to last year's horror ambush…
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Politicians Trade Barbs After Another Asylum Seeker Arrest
The Attorney General has lashed-out furiously after being asked whether the Government should apologise -- after four released immigration detainees allegedly…
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Cost of Living Pressures Fuelling Extra Stressful Xmas
Beyond Blue prepared for super busy December, amid cost-of-living pressures The Matildas to field a near full-strength side for their second clash with Canada…
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Third Freed Asylum Seeker Arrested In Detainee Drama
The Opposition has delivered a stinging rebuke to the Government -- following revelations yet another freed asylum seeker has been arrested. Interest Rates…
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Released Detainee Facing Fresh Charges
A detainee released under recent High Court decision, has allegedly reoffended A major Westpac outage has been rectified The Reserve Bank expected to keep…
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Labor M-P Passes Away After Battle With Breast Cancer
Penny Wong has given a tear-filled tribute to her Labor colleague Peta Murphy, who has died after a long battle with breast cancer. The Federal Government has…
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Cost-of-Living Crisis to Bite Supermarket Giants
A Senate Inquiry will probe the billion dollar profits of Coles and Woolies How the migration rate is impacting the Reserve Bank A group of masked neo-Nazis…
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New Israel/Hamas Ceasefire Hopes Dashed
Israeli Prime Minister says truce talks have come to a dead end Senate Inquiry to investigate if Australia's supermarkets are price gouging Australia has…
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Fighting In The Middle East Is Intensifying
More than 100 people have been killed in new airstrikes on the Gaza Strip The states are threatening to raise taxes, unless the federal government tops-up…
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Border Force Crackdown On Asylum Seeker Boats
Border Force believes the High Court decision overturning indefinite detention is being exploited by people smugglers. Fighting has recommenced between Israel…
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A Warm Summer Ahead
Warmer than usual days and nights are forecast for the next 3 months Lobster prices set to soar ahead of Christmas Former US President Donald Trump gagged…
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A War Of Words Has Broken Out In Federal Parliament
The Opposition Leader is demanding an apology ... after senior Labor ministers labelled him a "paedophile protector". An international economic agency believes…
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Calls to Keep Interest Rates on Hold
Negotiations continue for an extension to the ceasefire in Gaza The Victorian Government willing to discuss legalising cannabis for recreational use An on-fire…
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Inflation Down Gives Homeowners Hope
Homeowners may be given a reprieve from another interest rate hike, with the latest inflation data coming in much lower than expected. About a-million Aussies…
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A Miracle Rescue in India
Plans ongoing regarding truce in Middle East A worrying upward trend in asthma-related deaths Australia keeps its T20 series against India alive, with 5 wicket…
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High Court Hands Down Reasons For Detention Policy Flip
The High Court has handed down its reasons for overturning Australia's immigration detention policy. Tough new regulations are being brought in to curb rising…
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Ceasefire Extended
The truce in the Gaza conflict has been extended by two days The families of a lost wartime shipwreck, come together Concerns Queensland's fire ant infestation…
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Truce Continues in the Middle East
Talks continue for the release of more hostages and prisoners, in Gaza and Israel More asylum seekers released following High Court decision 109 people…
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Delicate Hostage Exchange Continues
Hostage Swap Continues after Hamas delayed the handover Bio security alert issued after Red Fire Ant is discovered Pope Francis taken to hospitalSee…
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A Pause In Combat As More Hostages Are Released
Dozens of Israeli and Palestinian Hostages are being released during a four day Ceasefire Shoppers flock to bag a bargain at the cyber weekend sales Thousands…
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Four Day Ceasefire In Israel-Hamas Conflict Underway
A four-day ceasefire is now underway in the Israel-Hamas conflict -- paving the way for a prisoner-and-hostage transfer. Authorities are warning residents…
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Productivity Commission Calls For Free Childcare For Low-Income Families
Families earning less than $80k a year would benefit Gaza ceasefire to begin in the coming hours Ten homes lost in Perth bushfires Taylor Swift tickets up for…
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Homes Lost As Perth Bushfire Rages
Authorities have confirmed at least ten homes have been destroyed by a large bushfire in Perth's North. There will be a boost in federal funding for renewable…
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Four-Day Gaza Ceasefire To Begin In Coming Hours
Fifty Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinians to be freed RBA Governor again hints at more rate rises Guns N' Roses frontman sued for sexual assault Australia…
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Israel And Hamas Agree To Temporary Ceasefire
The Foreign Minister says she's hopeful of progress in the Middle East -- after Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary ceasefire. Bruce Lehrmann has given…
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RBA Governor Warns of Another Rate Rise Due To Wage Growth
Michelle Bullock says wage rises are adding to inflation More than two dozen people arrested during a Pro-Palestinian rally Hopes grow of deal in Gaza 3G…