The Update

A young father is now facing murder charges, after a fatal house fire in Sydney's west killed three of his children. A new report analysing drug content in wastewater, has revealed methamphetamine, cocaine and nicotine use is on the rise across the country.  AND Ellen DeGeneres says she's done with fame! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global popstar is set to face the likes of Meatloaf and Kiss if they accept a deal to perform at the AFL grand final.  The Northern Territory Police Minister set to announce whether the Alice Springs curfew will be extended today.  Buckingham Palace throwing the doors open to visitors to the east wing for the first time in 175 years.  Heartache for Aussie Alex De Minaur who's pulled out of Wimbl...

This week, Joe delves into the Peter Van Onselen story that the PM will go to an election in 6 weeks!  Also, crazy results in the French election, the UK election, and will Joe Biden even make it to the US presidential election?  Plus! Joe speaks to former Labor giant Michael Easson about his new book 'IN SEARCH OF JOHN CHRISTIAN WATSON: Labor’s First Prime Minister and the current state of Austra...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has used the NATO summit to announce more support for Ukraine. Around 100 Victorian firefighters will remain at the scene of a huge factory fire which took almost four hours to bring under control. And  We've got a snippet of Katy Perry's new music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some concerning new statistics are out, revealing more than one in five Aussie adults admit they have carried out at least one form of sexual violence since the age of 18. Telstra is promising to lift its game, after being caught disclosing the details of hundreds of thousands of customers with unlisted or silent phone numbers. AND A sequel to The Devil Wears Prads is reportedly in the works. See...

New report finds Australia's wages are some of the worst in the world, falling lower than England and the US.  A 68 million- dollar drug bust made between crime groups in South America, Victoria and New South Wales.  Chardonnay overtakes Shiraz as Australia's most drunk wine.  Daniil Medvedev the first of the men to book his spot in Wimbledon semi-finals.  AFL upholds Crow Izak Rankine's four-matc...

The P-M is hoping the appointment of a Special Envoy will combat anti-Semitism being seen across Australia. Australia's key spy agency has unmasked a hacking group with links to China. And This classic movie from 2006 is getting a sequel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 700 new safe places are set to be created across Australia over the next three years, for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. A night time curfew is back in force in Alice Springs - after a weekend of shock violence.  AND There's been a major online push to honour Australia's iconic Minogue sisters, with their own street in Melbourne.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Heroic neighbours who tried to save children from a fatal house fire in Sydney's West tell their stories.  A Gold Coast man to front court after allegedly leaving three young children in a car alone overnight.  Concerns for Australia's housing crisis with costs set to rise more than 30 percent in four years.  Bluey fans not too happy with Brisbane creators with reports episodes have been made avai...

Northern Territory police will impose a snap 3 night curfew off the back of a horror attack on four off duty officers. New figures have exposed the crippling effect the cost of living crunch is having on Aussies. And Taylor Swift makes NFL Boyfriend cry at her concert  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's set to be a major boost in Australia's defence arsenal, with the ADF purchasing killer drones.  A man's in custody, after three kids reported missing on the Gold Coast were left alone in a car overnight in Logan. AND There's rumours Barbie star Margot Robbie may be expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outpouring of grief from across Australia following fatal Sydney house fire.  National Debt hotline fielding more than 500 calls per day.  AFL ladder leaders Sydney Swans lose second game in a row.  From Barbie to Baby: Aussie Actress Announces Baby News.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A baby is among three children who have perished in a fire in Sydney's west New UK PM vows to govern for the people Calls for a crackdown on fast fashion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Users of dating apps will soon have more protection under new government policy Australian Woman critically injured in Bali now stable New UK PM announces his cabinet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-K's new leader says now is the time for 'national renewal' - as Labour secures a dominant majority. The P-M is refusing to be drawn on concerns about Fatima Payman's citizenship. And Celebrities are in The Hamptons for one of the biggest parties of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions have flocked to the polls to cast their vote in the UK General Election  The family of a woman injured in Bali attempt to arrange a mercy flight home Tough new dating app rules US President Joe Biden puts his disastrous debate down to a "bad night"   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Fatima Payman has broken down in tears -- after confirming she will be quitting the Labor Party. Four protestors who unfurled pro-Palestinian banners from the roof of parliament house in Canberra have been arrested. And Vanessa Hudgens is a mum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives you the real story behind the Fatima Payman suspension, the craziness of the NSW Nats and Libs, and the reason Joe Biden hasn't stepped down despite that car wreck of a debate. All that and more on the latest Real Story with Joe Hildebrand!  LINKS   Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got a qu...

US President Joe Biden says he's fit for re-election A manhunt continues in Sydney after a string of attacks on women  Labor Senator Fatima Payman expected to quit the party within days  Cardi B in hot water   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows Australia's economy is remaining resilient, despite cost-of-living pressures. Legislation to establish the "future made in australia" scheme has been introduced into federal parliament. And Taylor Swift plans on spending time watching boyfriend Travis Kelce play NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen accused of Sydney stabbing had been in deradicalisation programs Anthony Albanese under fire for his decision to skip the NATO summit  Donald Trump's sentencing date pushed back in hush money trial  Alex De Minaur progresses to the next round at Wimbledon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counter terrorism police have taken over the investigation into a stabbing at Sydney Uni-- which left a student with serious injuries. The P-M says Fatima Payman is "welcome" to re-join the Labor caucus if she agrees to follow party rules. And White Lotus fans could be in for a treat.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Supreme Court rules former Presidents have partial protection from prosecution  Labor Senator Fatima Payman says she's been exiled An NBN price hike is on the cards The home teams have been revealed for the 2025 Las Vegas NRL clash  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's new Governor-General has been sworn in, inside a packed-out senate chamber in Canberra. A range of financial incentives come into force from today, providing some cost-of-living relief. And The stars are out at Glastonbury  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mother and her daughters have been treated for poison after drinking insect repellent that restaurant served as juice Stage three tax cuts set to put more cash in pockets Ban on engineered stone comes into force across the nation     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.