The Update

Papua New Guinea has officially been granted its NRL license during an announcement in Sydney today.  The Prime Minister says he supports the banning of protests outside places of worship. AND Shawn Mendes has addressed those love triangle rumours with Camilla Cabello and Sabrina Carpenter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Joe's getting an insiders look on where it is all going wrong for the Prime Minister and how he is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't on certain issues.  PLUS! We speak to Eamonn Fitzpatrick one of Australia's leading public affairs professionals, on how the government can turn it around.    LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph her...

The social media giant has been hit by a global outage, leaving millions of users in limbo A man charged with murder, breaching an AVO and weapons offences The Aussie women as scorching as the Perth heat, clean sweeping their ODI cricket series against India And Tori Spelling spills on what she'd do differently if she had her time again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A billion dollar "Building Early Education Fund" is being promised by Labor - if it's returned to power at the next Federal Election. More Anti-Semitic graffiti has sprung-up across Sydney. And Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been offered a hefty sum to star in a movie together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A car set alight in Woollahra, anti-semitic graffiti sprayed on walls A young surfer escapes serious injuries in a shark attack The son of a gun who might line up at the Australian Open tennis And Jamie Foxx talks publicly about his stroke, for the first time      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank Governor is defending a decision to keep Interest Rates on hold for the ninth straight meeting. There have been chaotic scenes as the PM visited the site of a damaged Synagogue in Melbourne. And Taylor Swift has reportedly given her Eras Tour crew members six figure bonuses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie sporting legend, Dawn Fraser, undergoing rehabilitation, after a serious fall A US-based Jewish human rights organisation, issues a travel warning for Australia Joint winners at Tennis Australia's night of nights! And Golden Globe noms are out, with some Aussies getting the nod   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special team of Federal Police is being set-up to investigate anti-Semitic attacks across Australia. Nauru will receive millions of dollars in Aussie funding under a new treaty struck between the two countries. And It's the end of an ERA for Taylor Swift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition has flagged plans to set up a new taskforce to tackle hatred against Jewish Australians if they win the next election.  More than a million AUSSIE'S will see hefty increases in their government support payments from January. AND Jay Z has been dragged into a civil lawsuit against P-Diddy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law enforcement agencies to meet to determine if Melbourne synagogue attack was an act of terror Support for Federal Labor nose-diving  Syria's President ousted from office The Aussie men's and women's cricket teams score huge wins over India And Eminem has performed to a packed crowd in Abu Dhabi, just days after his mum's death See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Anthony Albanese is missing in action in the fight against religious based violence Woolworths reaches resolution with workers World leaders gather in Paris to re-open Notre Dame Cathedral   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli Prime Minister has slammed Australia for its "anti-Isareli" sentiment Woolworths confident it can restock shelves despite strike continuing Seafood prices tumble ahead of Christmas  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader has condemned a deliberate fire-bombing attack on a Melbourne Synagogue. A new report warns Aussie children are increasingly being targeted with extremist material online. And Sabrina Carpenter has been spotted out and about post break up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese slams an early morning arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue An Australian teenager who died in a mass methanol poisoning incident in Thailand is farewelled Aviation history made in Queensland today. The Aussies prepare to line up against India in the second test in Adelaide  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spy agencies calling for a whole-of-society approach to tackle threat of radicalisation of our kids online A funeral today for one of the young women who died from methanol poisoning in Laos The Aussie women get off to a flying start in their one-day cricket series against India And why Lambo Guy is in trouble with authorities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies are being warned not to expect many big spending measures in this month's mid-year economic update. Uber has released its naughty and nice list based on customer ratings across the country. And All the data from this years Spotify Wrapped list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian grandmother convicted of drug smuggling in Japan will appeal... The Federal Gov says the Commonwealth Bank has done the right thing in its decision to pause its three-dollar cash withdrawal fee. AND Spotify has revealed it's most streamed artist of the year!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Joe's getting to the bottom of what's really going on behind the headlines:  Why the Maugean Skate is wreaking havoc for the Albanese government.  Trump's making waves before he's even back in office.  The number of female CEOs in Australia is declining. Joe is joined by #BossLady Amanda Rose, to hear why that is, and how that could be changed.   LINKS Find out more about Am...

Donna Nelson has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of trafficking 2 kilos of meth into Japan South Korea moves to impeach its President, after his failed declaration of Martial Law The Matildas have returned to the winners list in international soccer And the daughter of Clint Eastwood celebrates after escaping a brush with the law See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Australia's economy continues to slow, despite record government spending at a State and Federal level. The Commonwealth Bank has paused its decision to hit customers with a 3 dollar withdrawal fee. And Taylor Swift has reacted to Beyonce being named the greatest pop star of the 21st century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Bank is reportedly considering a backflip - after announcing major changes to fees. The five remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling group still behind bars in Indonesia, could be back home by Christmas. AND Hugh Jackman's divorce is set to get messy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Korean President has declared a state of martial law, but lawmakers have rejected it A Victorian murderer has withdrawn her application to undergo IVF treatment while serving her jail term An absolute giant of Australian tennis being remembered, following his death And Apple Music announces its year-end chart! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record number of Aussies are struggling to pay their energy bills. China has now lifted all sanctions on Aussie exports. And Taylor Swift can add another milestone to her already long list of achievements! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe public backlash over a decision not to celebrate Australia day on the 26th of January, has forced a major hotel group to issue an apology. There're fears of looming strike action at airports across the country during the busy Christmas period.  AND A major legal win for Angelie Jolie against ex Brad Pitt  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.9% of Australian power customers are now on hardship plans House prices on track to fall next year Fresh calls for Bryce Cotton to be given Australian citizenship And an icon of the Aussie small screen, reveals he has terminal cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.