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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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U-S President To Visit Israel As Tensions Escalate
The U-S President will visit the war-torn Middle East -- to reaffirm his country's solidarity with Israel. The Reserve Bank is still worried about inflation…
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UN Pleads For Ceasefire As Situation In Gaza Worsens
Egypt refusing to open the Rafah crossing to allow Palestinians to flee Gold Coast Mayor feeling optimistic about pitch to host Comm Games Spike in Aussies…
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P-M Vows To Write Next Chapter For Indigenous Australians
Anthony Albanese Fronts First Question Time Since The Voice Referendum Failed. Temporary Ceasefire In Place In Southern Gaza. Uber Warns Of Massive Price Hikes…
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Israel Warns Of Ground Offensive As Gaza Conflict Escalates
Palestinians in Gaza's north told to evacuate south Australians in the region told to leave Advocates for and against the Voice say cooperation needed to close…
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Australia Asks What Now After Voice Referendum Rejection
Australians have overwhelmingly voted NO in the referendum on enshrining a Voice To Parliament in the Constitution. Not one state secured the majority yes vote…
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Aussies Head To The Polls In Historic 'Voice' Referendum
It's decision day for the Voice To Parliament with Australian voting in the first referendum since the 1990's. After a long and noisy campaign pollsters claim…
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Israel Gives Evacuation Deadline For Gaza
More than One Million Gaza Residents Warned To Evacuate To The South within 24hrs. 220 Australians To Begin Their Journey Out Of The War-Torn Region. P-M's…
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Yes & No Campaigns Make Final Pitch Ahead Of Voice Referendum
The vote needs a double majority to pass US backs Israel as Middle East conflict intensifies UN warning humanitarian crisis in Gaza critical New Zealand voters…
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Third Repatriation Flight Out Of Israel Confirmed
Qantas has agreed to operate a third flight out of Tel Aviv to repatriate Australians wanting to leave the war-torn region. The final opinion poll ahead of the…
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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens In Gaza As Power Runs Out
The death toll from the conflict between Israel and Hamas has passed 2000 Two flights will bring stranded Aussies home Australian journalist Cheng Lei released…
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Repatriation Flights To Bring Stranded Aussies Home
The Prime Minister has confirmed the first repatriation flights to bring Australians home from Israel will leave on Friday. Australian woman Cheng Lei has…
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US and Israel In Talks As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken amid ongoing violence Grave fears for an Aussie woman feared kidnapped by Hamas Reports of harassment at early…
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P-M Condemns Ugly Protests Over The Middle East Conflict
Anthony Albanese Says He Was Horrified To See Footage From Opera House Protest. UNICEF Warns Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza Is Worsening. More Than Three Million…
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European Commission Freezes Aid To Palestinians Amid Ongoing Violence
It follows Hamas attacks that have left hundreds of people dead Australian landmarks lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel Commonwealth Bank to…
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Calls For Australia To Provide Support To Israel
There are calls for Australia to be ready to provide munitions to Israel -- after the Jewish state declared war on Palestinian militants. Two new opinion polls…
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Services Australia Staff to Walk Off Job Today
Israel preparing to fight back following attack by HAMAS over weekend. Services Australia staff set to walk off the job today. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen…
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Israeli Citizens And Soldiers Taken Hostage
Fatal shooting in Melbourne's north NRL legend on life support Formula One victory for AussieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Three Children Believed Dead After Plane Crash
Coles and Woolworths workers in historic strike Mother sentenced to manslaughter Taylor Swift's new beau speaks outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Queenstown Airport Closed Over Possible Bomb Threat
The Prime Minister says Australia will wake-up feeling better about itself on October 15. A New Zealand airport was finally given the all clear after reports…
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Star Wars Fanatic Sentenced For Plot To Kill The Queen
Senator Lydia Thorpe says the PM and police failed to protect her Flood emergency continuing across Victoria's east Man detained for planning to kill Queen…
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Violent Threats Made Against Lidia Thorpe
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says she won't back down from her activism .... despite violent threats against her. Some good news for Aussies struggling…
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Horror Summer On The Way As East Hit With Fires & Floods
Several homes lost on NSW South Coast Flood emergency unfolding in Gippsland region UK to ban cigarette for young people Morocco, Spain & Portugal to host 2030…
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Migration System Crackdown On The Way
A new body will be set-up within the Home Affairs department, to crack down on people exploiting the migration system. The Rural Fire Service has confirmed at…
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Relief For Fireys As Bushfire Threat Eases Across Eastern States
Fires across NSW and Victoria have been downgraded One of Australia's worst pedophiles has been named Donald Trump back in NY court for fraud trial Aussie men…
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Interest Rates Left On Hold For Fourth Straight Month
The Reserve Bank's decision to leave Interest Rates on hold has been welcomed by the Treasurer. Campaigning is ramping up with less than Two Weeks to go until…
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All Eyes On RBA As It Contemplates Rate Hike
Recent inflation has increased the chances of a rate hike Bushfire burning out of control in Victoria's Gippsland region Donald Trump fronts court in NY for…
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Early Voting For The Voice Underway
Woman attacked by shark at popular swimming spot House prices continue to climb Taylor Swift's date in New JerseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Panthers Snatch Third Consecutive NRL Grand Final
Penrith beating the Broncos 26-24 to take out the title Increase in property prices adds to inflation woes ahead of RBA rate decision More than a dozen killed…
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Collingwood Fans Celebrate Premiership Win
Celebrations are continuing at Collingwood after their win over Brisbane Government workers set to walk off the job See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Footy fans put on notice
Police issue warning to footy fans to celebrate grand final weekend sensibly Suspect arrested over cold case murder of Tupac New York suffers flash floodingSee…
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Disability Royal Commission Hands Down report
A final report by the the Disability royal commission is calling for urgent action against abuse and exploitation. Experts are warning of a gap in our defence…
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Former Qantas Boss Alan Joyce Threatened With Jail Time
Alan Joyce has been told if he doesn't front the aviation inquiry when he returns from Europe, he could face jail time. The PM hooks up with the Hoodoo Gurus…
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Major Defence Restructure On The Way
Hundreds of soldiers will be moved to Townsville, Darwin and Brisbane as part of a major defence restructure. New data shows consumers have pulled-back on…
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High Petrol Prices Push Inflation Up
**Jacinta Allen starts day one of her new role, the Premier of Victoria. **High petrol prices have pushed inflation up in the year to August, but there's no…
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Jacinta Allen Sworn In As 49th Victorian Premier
Victoria officially has a 49th Premier - with Jacinta Allan sworn in as Daniel Andrews' successor. Economists believe the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates…
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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews Final Day in Top Job
After nine years Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will spend his final day in the top job today. Senate inquiry into Australia's aviation sector begins today…
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Dan Andrews Stands Down As Victorian Premier
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is calling it quits after nearly ten years in the top job. One of the big four banks has been ordered to pay a…
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Lion Lachie Neale Wins AFL's Brownlow Medal
**Lions players Lachie Neale wins Brownlow medal for second time. **Federal Opposition say they'll support some aspects of Employment white paper. **UK Police…
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Top Public Servant Stood Down Over Leaked texts
The boss of the Home Affairs Department Mike Pezzullo has stood-aside .... pending an investigation into his conduct. Pensioners and Jobseekers will be able to…
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NASA Makes Historic Announcement
Australians being reassured authorities are much better prepared for this years bushfire season. Latest polling shows Voice support is falling but PM Anthony…
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Support for The Voice continues to fall
A new survey suggest The Voice is headed for defeat Federal Police launch new campaign targeting scammers Pay disputes put chicken supply under threatSee…
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Calls for Covid inquiry to probe school closures
Health experts are urging the government to include school closures in the inquiry into the Covid response Energy Australia accused of misleading customers…
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Qantas Issues Apology - Vows To Do Better
The new Qantas C-E-O has issued a public apology to customers. The government says the budget surplus will help build the country's financial foundation. And A…
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Record Amount of Aussies Enrolled to Vote Next Month
More than 17 million Australians are now enrolled to vote in next month's voice referendum. One of Australia's top doctors says it's ridiculous state and…
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Inquiry Launched Into Covid 19 Pandemic Response
A health expert, public servant and economist will lead a three-person inquiry into Australia's handling of Covid-19. The ANU has distanced itself from a…
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Price Gouging Inquiry to Begin Today
A unions-led inquiry into skyrocketing grocery prices, high energy bills and soaring airfares begins today. The PM is set to announce a special commission of…
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Overhaul Of Migration System On The Way
Foreign workers earning more-than 120-thousand-dollars a year could soon have their visa fast-tracked as part of reforms to the migration system. An armed…
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Fire Crews Bracing For Extreme Conditions Across NSW
A total fire ban has been declared across Greater Sydney and the Greater Hunter regions Olympian Cathy Freeman backs Yes vote Manhunt continues across two…
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A Hot Summer On The Way With El Nino Event Declared
The Weather Bureau has formally declared the arrival of an El Niño event. The PM is urging "yes" and "no" supporters to show respect, as campaigning on the…
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Senate Inquiry into Australia's Aviation Industry Begins
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce invited to Senate inquiry into Australia's aviation industry. Jacinta Price leads one of the biggest no rallies the no campaign…
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War Of Words Breaks Out Over Nuclear Energy
Energy Minsiter Chris Bowen says the Liberals need to "put up or shut up" over their nuclear energy plans. Dating apps could face tougher regulations if they…
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Yes Campaign Ramps Up Following Nationwide Rallies
Thousands of people have rallied across the country in support of the Yes campaign. Micelle Bullock takes over as the RBA Governor from today. A senate inquiry…
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Health Authorities Warn of Potentially Deadly Outbreak
Listeria outbreaks have been identified across three states Russell Brand denies claims of rape and sexual assault Yes supporters ramp up their campaignSee…
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Hugh Jackman Announces Shock Split From Wife
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced the end of their marriage Former indigenous AFL players launch class action against the league Tik tok…
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Cricket Star On Cocaine Charges
More jail time for Chris Dawson Victoria's thunderstorm asthma warning NSW Police investigate taser death See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US President's Son Charged With Gun Offences
Hunter Biden accused of lying about his drug addiction on gun paperwork WHO says true toll of Libya flooding crisis isn't yet known Luxury cruise ship freed in…
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Opposition Senator Say Voice Is Built On Lies
One of the lead opponents of the Voice has hit out at the proposed body. Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady over the past month. And Margot…
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Qantas Chairman & Board Under Growing Pressure To Resign
A High Court ruling found the sacking of 1700 workers was illegal A second man has been shot in Sydney, the second in two days Luxury cruise ship has run…
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Taylor Swift The Big Winner At This Years VMA's
Taylor Swift has cleaned-up at MTV's Video Music Awards taking home Nine gongs. Qantas says it "acknowledges and accepts" the decision to dismiss its appeal…
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Enrolments Surge Ahead Of Voice Referendum
143k new enrolments have been submitted since the referendum was announced High court to rule on Qantas sackings US President facing impeachment inquiry Pies…