The Update

Jobless Rate Remains At 4-point-2 Percent For Second Straight Month.  Australia's Population Passes 27 Million.  Legislation Adding Superannuation To Paid Parental Leave Passes Parliament.  And Friends Concerned About Justin Bieber After Diddy Jailed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Foreign Minister is urging Australians in Lebanon to leave after another deadly blast. The PM is quelling hopes of an interest rate cut in Australia. AND Ellen DeGeneres is making her return to our TV screens!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story, Joe's diving deep into the SECOND assassination attempt on one Donald J Trump and what this means for the polls. He's also joined by James Willis - the man behind the breaking of the Heston Russell scandal that has engulfed the ABC.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got...

Six men accused of creating fake terror plot, on encrypted "Ghost" network A second wave of coordinated blasts across Lebanon Swans eye off key Hawks defender for next season And reports one of Australia's favourite singers is pregnant with her first baby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Productivity Commission Reccommends Free Childcare For Families Earning Less Than $80K.  ASX Predicts Four Interest Rate Cuts In 2025.  Government Welcomes New Rules For Young Instagram Users.  And Hezbollah Vowing Revenge Over Israeli Pager Attack.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram is rolling out a major safety upgrade today, that it claims will better protect children online. The 2026 Commonwealth is back on, with Glasgow to host the event after Victoria pulled out.  AND Miley Cyrus is being sued for one of her hit songs!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coordinated attacks on pagers used by Hezbollah, have left almost three thousand people injured Meta announces a safety upgrade for teens accessing Insta Scotland saves the 2026 Commonwealth Games The ICC moves to equal World Cup pay for men and women And Sean "Diddy" Combs in a world trouble, with very serious charges levelled against him   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Isn't Ruling Out Double-Dissolution Election.  A Reality Check For Former TV Star Andrew O'Keefe As He Fronts Court.  Donald Trump Breaks Silence After Second Assassination Attempt.  And Sean "Diddy" Combs Taken Into Custody In NYC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data has shown scrapped REX flights have seen a rise in the cost of domestic flights across the nation. A former FBI agent is warning of a rise in broader political violence in the US, after the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.  AND Shakira has abruptly walked off stage during a performance, because of a fan!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accused shooter in latest assassination attempt of Donald Trump, appears in court Farmers forced to ditch crops, as supermarkets reject produce impacted by weather events North Queensland NRL fans spending up big to get to Sydney for the NRL finals And former game show host, Andrew O'Keefe, falls foul of the law... again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris Promises Secret Service Will Be Given Every Resource To Keep Trump Safe. Labor Lashes The Greens For Refusing to Support Housing Reforms.  Qantas To Increase Some Of Its Fees.  And New Home For 2026 Commonwealth Games Almost Locked In See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's in police custody in the US, after another alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a golf club in Florida.  The Prime Minister has doubled down on his push to introduce a social media ban for children as young as 14.  AND Aussie Actress Elizabth Debicki has scored her first Emmy Award!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report into Australia's IVF systems has made a number of recommendations Minister slams those behind robodebt scheme Queensland prepares for a bumper school holiday season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra police resources brought in to deal with violence on Melbourne's streets has blown out to $30M Women charged with the murder of her two sons Alarming number of Australians lack first aid skills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

150 People Drowned On Australian Beaches In The Last Year. Victorian Govt Leaves Door Open To Hosting Weapons Expo Again Despite Protests.  NRL Star Facing Possible Drug Driving Charges.  And Voter Registrations Soar In U-S After Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has ruled out taking part in a second presidential debate against Kamala Harris.  Tech giants, banks and telcos could be up for massive fines - for failing to protect victims of scams under a new Federal Gov proposal.  AND Taylor has declared her love for boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aid workers killed by Russian shelling in Ukraine More properties being listed = good news for home buyers Elon Musk brands our government "fascists" Australia on top in their Davis Cup group matches And more sex charges to be levelled at Harvey Weinstein  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has cleaned-up at the VMA's -- setting a new record for the most wins in history. The Federal Government says Australia is holding itself to account, over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. And More Aussies are opting to visit Bali as holiday budgets tighten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a huge few days for our friends in the US with Harris and Trump coming face-to-face for the first time. On today's episode, Joe debriefs the debate, and is also joined by someone who says vaping is good for you. Plus, Albo has vowed to introduce a social media ban for children, but how did it all come about?  In this episode, there is a mention of suicide. If this topic is triggering for...

Several Australian defence officers have been stripped of their service medals - over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. Federal Parliament will introduce major reforms to Australia's privacy laws today. AND Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind Kamala Harris, as the US presidential race heats up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of three children, pulled from a house fire in Sydenham at the weekend, have died in hospital 42 arrests made, as protesters and police clash at a military expo The Storm wary of the Sharks ahead of Saturday's NRL finals clash And Raygun now rated the world's BEST B-GIRL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has taken to social media to throw her support behind Kamala Harris. Thousands of protestors have clashed with police and streets have been locked down in Melbourne's C-B-D. And Kamala Harris' official website is now selling Taylor Swift friendship bracelets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first debate is happening between Harris and Trump Major chaos and violence outside a defence expo in Melbourne Big names back for the NRL finals And Kylie set to tour in 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating a sexual assault at Melbourne Airport have found other alleged victims GPS trackers to be fitted to WA's worst family violence offenders More disappointment for the Socceroos And more details revealed about the King's impending visit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counselling will be offered to classmates of two young boys -- after a double murder in the Blue Mountains. The P-M admits no country has been able to successfully police children's access to social media. And  beyonce has been snubbed at this years CMA's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.