The Update

Nationals leader David Littleproud has fought back tears while calling it quits from the top job. The Treasurer insists Australia is well-placed to ride out the global economic volatility. And Rihanna fly's out of L-A after home was peppered with bullets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Iranian soccer players are under police protection on the Gold Coast after calls for them to be granted asylum Fears the conflict in the Middle East could drive inflation  Two men jailed for 16 years for Bali villa murder And a woman identified after shooting at Rihanna's home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional communities say petrol and diesel supplies are being heavily rationed, which could put pressure on our food security. Refugee advocates say the Federal Government must consider asylum for Iran's women's football team. And Rihanna's home peppered with bullets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has struck one of Iran's oil facilities, signaling a new phase in the conflict While pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to grant Iranian soccer team asylum  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading to Australia  And Australia claims its first medal in the Winter Paralympic Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passengers have scrambled after a drone attack in Dubai sent the airport into chaos One Nation announces its candidate for Sussan Ley's vacant seat More online protections for children set to come into force See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President says no deal will be made with Iran unless the country finds an acceptable new leader  Australian government working to fill flights from the Middle East Damning new Epstein documents released See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Confirms They Were On Nuclear-Powered Sub As Part Of AUKUS Training.  Aussie Petrol Stations On Notice About Price Gouging Amidst Middle East Conflict.  Coroner Confirms Canadian Backpacker Drowned AFTER Being Mauled By Dingoes.  And L-A Cops Break Silence On Britney Spears' DUI Arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM confirms Australian military assets have been set to the region as Iran conflict continues While revelations two Aussie sailors were on board a sub that torpedoed an Iranian warship Far North Queensland braces for wet weather And Savannah Guthrie returns to the Today show set, but on-air return not yet confirmed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Flights Leave For Australia From Dubai As The Conflict In the Region Continues Amazon Workers Strike Across The Nation Another Bank Predicts A Rate Hike And The Matildas In Action Tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first flight carrying stranded Aussies from the Middle East has arrived in Sydney overnight It comes as the US steps up military action in the region, launching a torpedo strike on an Iranian Warship Accused High Country Killer to find out if he's been granted bail And Victoria and David Beckham extend an Olive Branch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussies economy has grown at a much faster pace than expected, putting further pressure on interest rates. Australia is sending a number of consular crisis teams to the Middle East. And Nicole Kidman has a flirty reunion with this talk show host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump says everything in Iran has been knocked out as the US and Israel continue to launch  strikes PM thanks UAE leader for support provided to Aussies stranded in the region Gold Coast schoolgirl killed in a ski accident in Japan  And the blood moon on show for stargazers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists there is no case for panic buying Petrol. Airlines are working with the Federal Government to manage travel changes. And  Bad Bunny breaks a global record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President has warned the "big wave" is yet to come as Israel and US continue strikes on Iran PM slams Aussies who mourned the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Emotional tributes for Nancy Guthrie And blood moon graces Australian skies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Officials are closely monitoring the escalating Middle East conflict -- as 115 thousand Aussies remain stranded overseas. The Senate has voted to censure One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, over her comments about Muslim Australians. And  Is Zendaya married? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran has vowed to avenge the death of its leader killed in US and Israeli strikes Flights to the Middle East have been cancelled, leaving Aussie stranded While petrol prices are expected to soar as the conflict impacts a supply route And Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Australia has been lashed by heavy rain and is on alert with the worst of the weather expected today. An urgent measles alert has been issued for Sydney's Southwest after authorities confirmed the state's 22nd case this year. A seventeen-year-old girl died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash in Queensland's Lockyer Valley crash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Police Arrest Man Of Planning Terror Attack Budget Direct Accused Of Misleading Customers New Olympic Venue  Aussie Man Dies In Violent Attack In Thailand Bill Clinton Says He Saw Nothing And Did Nothing Wrong  Mardi Gras Kicks Off Tonight In Sydney CBD Sail GP Sweeps Through Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal treasury is examining rules which would limit Aussies to negatively gear a maximum of two properties.  A mandatory worker register for early educators has come into effect across the country. And Pink has shutdown divorce rumours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is testifying before a Congressional Committee as part of a probe into Jeffrey Epstein The Wieambilla property at the centre of a police shooting on the market Wild weather hits parts of the country  And Brisbane gears up for a premiership defence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rate hikes on the horizon with some adamant it will happen next month. Grace Time Takes dig at P-M. And Ed Sheeran opts for train over plane travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children of so-called ISIS brides plead to be allowed to return to Australia  Two men to face court today charged with the murder of a Sydney grandfather Accused high country killer could be released on bail And good news for furry travellers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation up thanks to a rise in power prices, Could Rates be next? Donald Trump delivers longest ever State Of The Union. And Taylor Swift hits another milestone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM evacuated from The Lodge after a security scare Police ramp up their search for those responsible for the kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Craig Tiley steps down from Tennis Australia US TV host announces a reward as she continues to plea for the return of her mother And Bad Bunny touches down in Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police confident human remains belong to Sydney kidnapped grandfather Chris Baghsarian.  The Royal Commission into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack will have limitations on what it will be able to cover. And This year's Met Gala theme has been announced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.