The Update

Finally struggling homeowners will get a rate cut - with three of the four major banks' rate cuts starting from today.  The Prime Minister is brushing-off Donald Trump's apparent AUKUS gaffe - after he appeared not to know what it was. AND Katy Perry is one of six celebs set to be launched into space!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating the death of Gene Hackman, who has been found dead, alongside his wife and dog, at their New Mexico home The controversial Tate brothers allowed to travel from Romania to US on a private jet The Tillies request urgent recruitment of fulltime coach, after disappointment at the She Believes Cup in the US And Katy Perry set to be launched into space... for real! See omnystudi...

Close to 15-million Australians will pay bigger premiums on their private health insurance come April.  Qatar Airways approved to take a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia. And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back in the US after a romantic getaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six-and-a-half tonnes of a date rape drug known as BUTE has been uncovered in a storage unit in Sydney's Inner West.  Qatar airways has been given the green light to secure a 25 per cent stake in Virgin airlines. AND Tributes pour in for Gossip Girl Star Michelle Trachtenberg following her shock death.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we told you the date of the election, and this week we'll tell you who will win!  Plus! We have both the PM and the opposition leader with questions about their property portfolios, but only one is under scrutiny. Why is that?  And we couldn't go a week without talking about our friend Donal and his antics with the Russia/Ukraine war.  All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's c...

The Private Hospitals Association issues dire warning ahead of jump in health insurance premiums A manhunt underway, following the shooting death of a woman, west of Brisbane An Aussie cricketer cleared of a dodgy bowling action And the NRL buzz breaking through, in Vegas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Inflation data has potentially put a dent in another interest rate cut. The head of Australia's defence force has confirmed Chinese warships gave no notice before holding live fire drills off our coast. And Drake has pulled the pin on the remainder of his sold out Australia and New Zealand tour -- blaming a scheduling conflict! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is waiting to find out from the US President if Australia will face tariffs on some metal products... Headline inflation remains steady for the year to January. AND A co-star has revealed a young Ryan Reynolds was 'difficult' to work with!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nurse has been charged over a video filmed at a Sydney hospital earlier this month, where she and another worker were allegedly recorded threatening harm to Israeli patients. The Federal Opposition is facing a second day of scrutiny - as Labor continue's to demand answers about Peter Dutton's share purchases. And health workers in Gaza say that at least six newborn babies have died in the past t...

Accusations fly amid revelations the opposition leader baught shares in banks day before bail out. Government officials have revealed a Virgin pilot first raised the alarm about live fire drills being conducted by Chinese warships. And Justin Bieber has opened up about fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major I-V-F provider in Australia says it now believes personal information of patients may have been accessed in a cyber attack.  A member of the Bali Nine has had charges dating back 20 years dismissed in court.  AND Justin Bieber's reps have slammed public rumours on his wellbeing!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Canberra Raiders players have apologised, after getting into a scuffle in Vegas, ahead of the opening round of the NRL season Two men rounded up in outback NSW, after a violent incident in SA The Aussies prepare for South Africa in the upcoming Champions Trophy match And legendary R and B artist, Roberta Flack, dies at the age of 88 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says any peace secured in the war in Ukraine must be on Kyiv's terms. Police say they will expand the search to the NSW south coast as they look for a fisherman missing, feared dead, after he went overboard.  And All the wins at this years SAG awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A desperate search for a man, feared to have been taken by a shark off the NSW coast - has entered its second day.  Bruce Lehrmann has appeared via phone in a Tasmanian court, accused of stealing a car from a rural town near Hobart. AND An iconic Home & Away character is leaving Summer Bay!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American Airlines flight has been escorted to Rome by fighter jets following a bomb threat A search will resume off the coast of Newcastle this morning after a suspected shark attack  Cyclone Alfred expected to develop into a Category 2 this morning  Opposition leader Peter Dutton vows to match Labor's pledge of $8.5 million dollars for Medicare  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

$8.5 billion dollars will go towards boosting the bulk billing rate, if Anthony Albanese is re-elected China carries out more firing drills in the Tasman Grave fears held for Pope as his condition deteriorates     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its hoped a new dig will solve the 59 year mystery of the missing Beaumont children Australia closely monitoring Chinese warships off our coast AFL player charged with sexual assault See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commercial pilots have been warned of a potential hazard in the airspace between Australia and New Zealand -- where three Chinese naval ships are conducting military exercises. The Reserve Bank Governor has admitted the board was slow to lift interest rates, to address rising inflation. And Justin Bieber has shared a cryptic message on Insta about maturing and letting go. See omnystudio.com/listen...

The nation's biggest Superannuation fund has been fined almost 30 million dollars - after failing to merge members duplicate accounts. Hamas is being slammed after switching out the body of an Israeli mother in a hostage handover AND Charges have been dropped against three of the people linked to 1D star Liam Payne's death.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns the bodies of four Israeli hostages Hundreds of nurses and midwives from Northern Beaches hospital prepare to walk off the job in Sydney The bird flu outbreak spreads to a third Victorian farm Manslaughter charges dropped against Liam Payne's friend   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows 44-thousand new jobs were created over the last month ALL of them full-time. The Opposition says Labor's 2-point-4-billion-dollar package to save the Whyalla steelworks, is a waste of money. And Drake has been splashing the cash again to fans at his concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Minister insists Australia is closely watching the movements of three Chinese warships sailing East of Sydney. The nation's spy boss is warning the country is facing its biggest security threat in 50 years.  AND The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama continues!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we tell you the exact date the election will be called. Well, we are almost certain of it. Plus! We catch up with Misha Zelinsky to find out if the Ukraine war will end, or will it be the start of WWIII. All that and more! LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Get a copy of @ mishazelinsky book here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcast...

ASIO's director general Mike Burgess reveals five major terror plots were foiled over the past year Flames tear through a factory at Revesby in Sydney's south west South Australia's Whyalla steelworks forced into administration  A war of words erupts between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whyalla Steelworks has been placed into administration, with the South Australian government saying it had no choice but to act. Australia's wage growth has slowed to its worst level in three years! And A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty - Rihanna reacts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.