The Update

The Federal Opposition is urging the competition watchdog to do more to make sure service stations aren't price gouging. First mass causality event from Bird flu confirmed. And Will Barbie get a sequel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is asking the ACCC to be on the lookout as the governments fuel excise cut lifts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is resisting calls to extend the fuel excise cut which comes to an end at midnight Dozens of sick and dead birds discovered  World football boss ignores calls to stand down of World Cup controversy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The poultry industry is on high alert after the first Australian seagull tested positive to a deadly strain Concerning number of kids flouting social media ban Hamas agrees to ceasefire   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some states are pushing back on federal plans to cut private health insurance rebates for over 65s. Two Melbourne ISIS brides have pled not guilty to crimes against humanity charges. And Barack Obama shares his summer playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACMA is taking Optus to the Federal Court over the telco's 14 hour network outage in September last year. A drone attack has targeted Egypt's infrastructure for the first time during the US Iran war.  And.  Post Malone is collaborating with Sesame Street with a guest appearance on the children's TV show.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Federal Labor MP is facing up to 14 years in jail charged with assault. OPTUS is facing what could be one of the biggest corporate penalties in Australian history! And George Clooney and family forced to flee French wildfires.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage holders are being told not to bank on interest rates being put on hold just yet, off the back of better than expected inflation numbers.  Two Greek firefighters have been killed battling wildfires in Crete.  And.  The Dolphins break their record of the most medals won at a Commonwealth Games.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer welcomes a below-expected inflation rate but admits there is still work to do to ease cost of living pressures. Experts say extreme weather overseas could spell danger for our upcoming bushfire season.  And New snapshots from the Royals  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of people are feared dead after a 7.1 magnitude tremor hit Japan's Kyushu region. US President Donald Trump meets with his Ukrainian and Israeli counterparts separately at the White House.  And. The Australian athletes continue their medals blitz at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Carroll has been elected to replace Jacinta Allan as Victorian Premier. Warnings from the RBA  board. And Another famous nepo baby drops surname  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian schools are being told it's no longer safe to share images and videos online, following a spike in AI generated deepfakes targeting students and teachers.  The nation could get its first new oil refinery since the 60s, with a proposed site in WA.  And.  French President Emmanuel Macron describes the wildfires englufing south western France as “the hardest situation...

Pauline Hanson has lost a court bid to overturn a damning decision that she racially vilified a Greens senator. Nationwide emergency alert test considered a success. And This couple has taken their relationship to new heights, Literally! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expect to hear your phone go off this afternoon with the new national emergency warning system AUSALERT being tested. Police have shot dead a terror suspect who drove a van into a crowd at Berlin Pride.  And.  Australia lead the medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double blow for drivers as excise discount nears the end, and oil prices skyrocket Europe in the grip of major wildfire emergency Donald Trump announces he wants to run for President again   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fierce debate over foreign police will dominate the agenda at the final day of ALP national conference Economists react to latest US tariff hike Aussie dominate in the pool in Glasgow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration has been slammed by the major political parties for increasing tariffs on Aussie goods. A Socceroos star accused of speeding and drug driving. And Another Nepo baby follows in famous parents footsteps See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History is being made this morning with a Qantas Project Sunrise test flight direct from France arriving in Melbourne this morning.  Anthony Albanese has had his first phone call with new UK PM Andy Burnham. And. The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games are underway with the opening ceremony held this morning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Leader takes swipe at Labors Talk fest conference. The jobless rate remains steady for month of June. And new music on the way for Destiny's Child   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outgoing ALP President Wayne Swan will declare One Nation as Labor's biggest election threat at the party's National Conference which starts in Adelaide today.  Origin ENergy is investigating a 'potential' cyber security breach.  Margot Robbie splurges $28 million on a Gold Coast estate.  And.  Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge chosen as Australia's flag bearers for tomorrow's Glasgow...

Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce have caused a stir, following comments around domestic violence amid a national crisis. Energy provider Origin is investigating a potential cyber security incident. And Uggs are banned from this film set See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Islamic State fighter Tareq Kamleh thought to have been killed in Syria almost a decade ago is alive in an Iraqi jail and wants to come home.  Aussie drivers are being warned petrol rationing could be brought in as early as September.  And Harry Styles cancelled his Brazil concern overnight because of a health issue.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Pauline Hanson says she has no regrets about meeting with far-right activist and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson. We're being warned petrol could again be on the way up. And Ella Langley's Choosin Texas scores another honour.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has snapped at a dog during an ABC TV interview.  Andy Burnham gives his first speech as UK PM.  Australia's housing markets starts to cool.  And.  Australian athletes start arriving in Glasgow ahead of the Commonwealth Games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says it's "astonishing" Pauline Hanson has used her time overseas to talk Australia down. Telstra’s recent outage could trigger tougher laws for Australia’s telcos. And  All the best bits from the FIFA World Cup Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.