The Update

Death toll from the Hong Kong high rise inferno climbs to 83 South east Queensland again smashed by wild weather Go-pro footage to be reviewed after shark attack  The alleged gunman behind the shooting of two US National Guardsmen identified See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he has quit the Nationals, claiming the regional party wants him to leave. Beaches are closed on a stretch of the NSW Mid North Coast, after two people were mauled by a shark.  And Hugh Jackman has gone Insta Official with his new girlfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 people have been killed while hundreds are unaccounted for after a high rise inferno in Hong Kong Winds weather sweeps NSW and Queensland leaving thousands without power Europe follows Australia in implementing minimum age requirements for social media And Robert Irwin crowned Dancing With the Stars US winner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's inflation rate is continuing to creep back up, mainly on the back of higher electricity prices. South Australian police have found no new evidence in their fourth search for missing pre-schooler Gus Lamont And Robert Irwin wins Dancing With The Stars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of claims made in the wake of storm supercell in south east Queensland Flight bound for Bali makes an emergency landing in Melbourne Update in Louvre jewellery heist And a modern day Mrs Doubtfire unmasked in Italy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate for 7 days for wearing a Burqa into the chamber. A teenage boy will spend Christmas behind bars, accused of fatally stabbing a 17 year old boy in Sydney's north west. And This wildly panned show has been renewed for a second season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean up underway after wild weather lashes south east Queensland Authorities to launch fresh search following disappearance of Gus Lamont two months ago New report paints a grim picture when it comes to housing affordability  And reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African Man Awaiting Deportation In Immigration Detention.  Opposition Accuses Energy Minister Of Ignoring Australia's Power-Price Crisis.  Jacinta Allan Responds To James Packer Calling Predecessor Dan Andrews "Human Filth".  And Sneaky Subscription Traps Now Banned By Federal Government   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coroner to examine a range of issues as inquest into Sea World helicopter crash begins today Australian man banned from Singapore over Wicked For Good red carpet scare Clean up underway in Darwin following Tropical Cyclone Fina And drama at the Las Vegas Grand Prix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders of the world's top economies have defied the U-S by signing joint declaration on climate change Darwin smashed by cyclone Fina True cost of BoM's new website revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese will meet with world leaders today for the G20 Summit Donald Trump hand Ukraine an ultimatum Millions of Australians set to have student debts slashed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prominent Neo-Nazi is one of three people charged over alleged online harassment of Federal Politicians and high office holders. A Senate Estimates hearing has been told close to half of the price of a house and land package in Sydney is eaten-up by taxes and regulatory costs! And Jelly Roll has shocked fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-proclaimed neo-Nazi to front court, accused of harassing a Federal MP Changes for Qantas and Virgin travellers when it comes to using power banks on flights A shock twist in the search for a missing dog And the wait is over, the Ashes get underway in Perth today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says it's disappointing Australia has missed-out on the hosting rights to the COP31 summit. Another Liberal leader stands down And Meghan Markle a cover model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has announced under 16s will be booted from Facebook and Instagram a week before the Federal Government's ban comes into force Residents in Darwin on alert as Tropical Cylcone Fina intensifies Security at the Louvre is beefed up And Robert Irwin through to the final of Dancing With the Stars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrities, politicians, former colleagues and family members have gathered to farewell John Laws.  Public sector wages continue to outpace pay rises in the private sector. And Olivia Rodrigo has new music on the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vote is about to get underway in the US on the release of the Epstein files An IT outage impacts website and causes delays at airports across the country John Laws to be honoured at State Funeral today  And ARIA Awards kick off tonight  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says its investigating the death of a T-P-G customer. The boss of the Commonwealth Bank says immigration rates need to be lower. And  This British singer has landed in Sydney  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alcohol awareness campaign to launch ahead of schoolies Australian man jailed after sparking security scare at Singapore premiere of Wicked For Good Backflip from Donald Trump over Epstein files And Guinness popularity soars thanks to Gen Z See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley has spent the day fending-off questions about her leadership. More than a quarter of a million scam emails have been sent out impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink.  And  Britney Spears hanging out with these iconic reality stars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security concerns have been flagged, with one in ten AUKUS job applicants rejected Schools across South Australia and ACT closed over asbestos scare A former Trump supporter slams the US President over Epstein files And preparations ramp up for first Ashes test   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One man is fighting for life and eight others are injured after a car ploughed into crowds at a NSW speedway Coalition set to ditch net zero target Queensland set to be lashed by more wild weather See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety fears have forced organisers to call off a free gig by Aussie rockers Amyl and the Sniffers, just minutes before they were set to take to the stage Schoolies put on notice as they head to party zones Queensland hit by wild storms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A national system to be established tracking the criminal history of childcare workers Security scare at the Singapore premiere of Wicked For Good US government shut down ends And one lucky winner takes out entire $50 million Powerball jackpot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals have agreed to dump net zero, almost five years after agreeing to support the emissions reduction target. Rate cut unlikely with unemployment rate down. And  Kim Kardashian is worth how much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.