The Update

It's the country's second attempt in four years  Chief of Wagner group believed dead in plane crash One of Trump's right-hand men surrenders in Georgia Nirvana's Nevermind has been voted most iconic album cover of all time  Lizzo countersues backup dancers   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government will prioritise catch-up classes, as the latest NAPLAN results reveal one-in-three children are failing numeracy and literacy exams. The Electoral Commission is urging Australians to be across what votes will be accepted in the Voice referendum. And we're being warned of an increased risk of bushfires this summer.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten per cent need additional support in the classroom Date for Voice referendum to made public next week  Teacher and seven children rescued from cable car in Pakistan Swan's star Tom McCartin cleared of rough conduct  And Just Like That renewed for third season  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK nurse killed seven babies and attempted to kill six others  Tropical Storm Hilary has hit California  800 still missing following wildfires in Maui  Spanish Football President apologises for World Cup kiss Guy Pearce sells Melbourne home   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Roja taking a 1-nil win over England in Sydney Australia's population to pass 40 million within four decades  California bracing for Hurricane Hilary  Russian spacecraft crashes on moon  Barbie's reign at US Box Office comes to an end  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matildas have gone down two-nil to Sweden in the bronze medal play-off at the Fifa Women's World Cup. They made history despite the loss, as the first men's or women's team to come fourth at a World Cup tournament. Three people are in hospital after a freak accident in the Thredbo ski fields in NSW, a seat detaching from the chairlift in a freak gust of wind. The Treasurer is warning Australia...

Labor has announced a 200 million dollar funding boost for sporting facilities and equipment especially for grassroots girls sport. The Greens are amping up their attack on Labor over the Government's housing policy, claiming renters and home-buyers are being sold out. The party will rally today in Brisbane. Federal Labor's ministerial team is under fire for a bill for chartered flights for more t...

The PM has given a passionate defence of the Aukus submarine deal, before winning backing from members at the A-L-P's national conference. The Four aussie surfers rescued after 36 hours at sea have started their journey home.  And all the latest from the Britney Spears divorce drama  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His family confirming his death followed a brief illness  PM pressures crossbenchers to support housing legislation  Ten dead in jet crash in Malaysia  Sharks take win over Cowboys to kick off round 25 of the NRL Drake gifts Birkin bag to fan at LA show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matildas have set another TV viewing record. There's been a rise in the unemployment rate, And All the latest on the Britney Spears divorce drama  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussies losing to England 3-1 Thousands of Sydney fans stranded due to train delays National Cabinet agrees to housing reform Death toll from Hawaiian wildfires rises to 106 Aussie surfers thank their rescuers Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner sell Miami home  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Cabinet has agreed to an increase of the housing target -- to help ease pressure on renters and home-buyers. Lidia Thorpe is demanding the pm abandon the voice referendum -- saying its nothing more than a token gesture! And  it's Matildas mania across the country  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matildas to take on England in Sydney for a place in the World Cup final  Four Aussies rescued off Indonesia's Aceh province National Cabinet meets with housing on the agenda  Support for Threads waning  Spain through to World Cup final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Aussies surfers missing for two days are found floating on their boards in Indonesia, Donald Trump has until next Friday to hand himself in -- or be arrested -- after he was indicted for the fourth time. And New music on the way for Miley Cyrus  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 45-year-old man is in Police custody accused of threatening a Malaysian Airlines flight he had a bomb in his backpack.  The search is on for four Australians missing in Indonesia who failed to return from a birthday boat trip.  The woman at the centre of the mushroom poisoning in Victoria has released a statement saying she bought the mushrooms from an Asian vegetable store but can't remember th...

The Prime Minister is commending Qantas, for supporting the indigenous voice. There's been a big development in the Melbounre Mushroom case. And An exciting update for Pink fans  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiers and state leaders urged to open ovals to accommodate larger crowds to watch Matilda's semi-final match.  Australia's essential workers being priced out of rentals across the country.  Hawaii's death toll rises to 93 following wildfires.  Mary-Louise McLaws, a leading epidemiologist who led Australia through the pandemic has died of a brain tumor at the age of 70.  See omnystudio.com/liste...

The Matildas have booked a spot in the World Cup semi finals after defeating France A deadly plane crash in NSW The Government launches a new tool to help with cost of living pressures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures have revealed a massive boost in spending during the World Cup Australian mortgage holders brace for more financial stress Fears the death toll in Maui will continue to rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 14 is emerging as the most likely date for the Voice referendum -- as support for the indigenous advisory body continues to slide. The Federal government believes our relationship with China can't be conditional on the release of two Australian citizens. And This actor has confirmed he is a Swiftie  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ say consumer spending down 8 percent year-on-year as Aussies tighten budgets.  Queensland Police charge man after Mother and baby found dead at a home in Rockhampton.  Hawaii declared a disaster zone following wildfires.  Today is Red Nose Day so we're urged to get silly for a great cause.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six million Australians will soon get cheaper access to hundreds of common medicines, as part of a new 60-day dispensing plan. China has returned Australia to a list of approved 'group tour' destinations in another sign the relationship is improving. And Elon Musk fires up at the ABC  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Bank says more people are likely to start defaulting on their loans as interest rates rise.  Gina Rineheart has joined forces with Swimming Queensland to help Gold Coast secure the 2026 Commonwealth Games.  Scientists say you no longer need to walk 10,000 steps per day to stay healthy.  American burger chain Wendy's to open 200 stores in Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

We now have a clearer time-frame on when Australians will vote in the Voice referrendum. The Commonwealth Bank posts record 10 billion dollar profit And This Aussie singer has cancelled her US tour due to illness  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeowners facing massive council rate increase.  AFP say Australia's drug problem as bad as America's.  Investigation into Victorian mushroom deaths takes another turn.  University of Southern Queensland out to prove chillis are good for brain health.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.