The Update

Opposition Warns New Spending Measures Will Drive Up Inflation Further.  Medical Experts Deployed To Earthquake Ravaged Vanuatu Warn Hospitals Overwhelmed.  Drivers Warned About Shopping Centre Prangs In Lead-Up To Christmas. And Two NASA Astronauts Facing An Even Longer Wait Before They're Rescued See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former broadcaster Alan Jones has spoken outside court - after being hit with an additional eight historical abuse charges. Australia's budget is back in deficit to the tune of 27-billion dollars. AND Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy's highest civilian honour!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major earthquake, and multiple aftershocks, hit Vanuatu Qantas reaches agreement with the TWU, over compensation for illegally sacked workers The third Test comes down to the final day in a soggy Brisbane And Bluey to be turned into a movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer insists the Federal Government is doing its best to balance the books -- as he prepares to hand down tomorrow's budget update. Tech giant Meta has reached a 50-million dollar settlement over Facebook's cambridge analytica privacy scandal.  And Travis Kelce pulled out all the stops for Taylor Swifts 35th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has agreed to continue training Ukrainian troops, until the end of 2025.  Cocktail ingredients, used at a resort in Fiji, are en route to Australia for testing - after several people fell ill. AND Fans have been left divided after the Yellowstone season finale!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mother and her daughter have arrived home after being hospitalised with suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji A woman killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in WA's north India praying for rain on day four of the third cricket Test against Australia And why Prince Andrew will be staying away from the royals this Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies travelling overseas are being urged to be aware of the risks of alcohol poisoning and drink spiking, after seven tourists fell ill in Fiji. There's speculation Wednesday's budget update could trigger an early Federal Election! And Kim Kardashian has scooted her way into her SKIMS event in sky high heels despite a broken foot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The remaining members of the Bali Nine are officially back on Aussie soil, after 19 years in an Indonesian prison.  The corporate regulator is suing HSBC - accusing it of failing to protect customers from scams. AND A confession from a hotel worker has shed new light on Liam Payne's final days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Australians among seven people to fall ill after drinking at a Fiji bar The last five of the Bali Nine are back home in Australia Australia in a strong position heading into day 3 of the third cricket Test in Brisbane And a slice of Olivia Newton-John memorabilia rakes in the big ones at auction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floral tributes are growing in Sydney's Martin Place to mark ten years since Lindt Cafe Siege Prime Minister pays tribute to former MP Kevin Andrews after his death Police in Sydney continue search for man whose wife was found murdered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of an Australian stabbed to death near Bangkok have remembered the 14 year old Adelaide couple behind bars accused of faking their child's cancer diagnosis.  Raygun breaks silence over legal action against comedian   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coalition has unveiled its nuclear power plan - claiming the scheme will lead to cheaper energy bills across the nation. Qantas workers are ramping industrial action - but passengers are being assured they won't be met with delays or cancellations.  AND Taylor Swift has responded to Selena Gomez's engagement announcement!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition sets $330b Price Tag Based On Independent Costings.  Qantas Maintennance Workers On Strike.  A Miraculous Rescue In the Mediterranean.  And P-Diddy Faces Three Fresh Allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media platforms will soon be forced to pay for Aussie news content, regardless of whether they have commercial deals with publishers. Australia's jobless rate has dropped below 4 per cent for the first time since March. And Selena Gomez is engaged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.