The Update

Liberal Leader Peter Dutton denies he's playing politics over reports Russia lobbied Indonesia to base aircraft at one of its military bases. The Reserve Bank is downplaying hopes of interest rate relief. And Tyra Banks reveals why she made the move to Australia  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has halted orders of Boeing planes - as the trade war escalates with the United States. Labor accuses Peter Dutton of 'fabricating' a statement, following reports of a Russian request to station warplanes in Indonesia.  AND Great news for Aussie Lady Gaga fans!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest polling has revealed voters are backing Labor in the tax and housing policy showdown Police investigate an overnight shooting and car fire in Sydney's west Court today for a man accused of murder following a hose fire in Toowoomba Security ramped up at the MCG    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian officials are investigating suggestions Russia is seeking access to an air force base in Indonesia. A major backflip from the Greens over their ANZAC Day rave. And Katy Perry copping shade over her trip to space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems US President Donald Trump is having an impact on Aussie voters - by turning them away from supporting the Coalition.  In a major win for the cash society, Westpac has announced its reopening regional banks in three states.  AND P Diddy has fronted court on two new charges! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Perry joins five other women in launching into space Police investigate a shooting in Sydney's south west  The 'Trump Effect' and what it means for the Federal Election  and Port Adelaide throws its support behind Willie Rioli    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists are warning both major parties could drive up the cost of housing with multi-billion-dollar election promises. Rory McIlroy has been crowned The Masters champion, after beating Englishman Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta. And Katy Perry goes to space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people have been charged following the accidental shooting death of a nine-year-old boy - at a farm in NSW'S south. There's calls for a major boost to funding for Australian schools, to improve maths results. AND Lizzo has thrown shade at Donald Trump in her latest peformance!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Newspoll is pointing towards a hung parliament this Federal Election  One woman has died while 10 people have been injured in a horror three car crash north of Brisbane A nine-year-old boy has died in an accidental shooting in the NSW Southern Tablelands Weather records in Adelaide smashed as temperatures soar    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour and the Coalition have launched their election campaigns today just weeks out from the May 3 vote Tributes are flowing on the one-year anniversary of the Bondi stabbing attack Donald Trump makes yet another tariff announcement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has hit back in the tariff war, imposing a 125 percent levy on US goods Talk of another interest rate cut this year The Vatican gives us an update on the health of Pope Francis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security for politicians has been thrust into the spotlight in the election campaign, after it emerged a Brisbane teen is accused of plotting to attack the Opposition Leader.  A Major I-V-F bungle is likely to end up in court -- after a Queensland woman gave birth to a stranger's child. And Fashion giant Prada has purchased its rival Versace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

A family of five Spanish tourists has died - after a helicopter crashed into New York's Hudson River. A 16-year-old boy is committed to stand trial, over an alleged terror plot targeting Peter Dutton.  AND Michelle Obama has clapped back at divorce rumours! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Brisbane woman has given birth to a stranger's baby in a major IVF bungle  Peter Dutton named as the intended target of a teenagers alleged terror plot A Legionnaires Alert issued for Sydney's CBD Trump concedes there might be transition problems over the tariff plan  King Charles and Queen Camilla wrap up their trip to Italy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie Sharemarket has posted its best trading day since 20-20 -- ending the day four and a half percent higher. Facebook has come under the microscope in a U-S Senate hearing amid revelations it prioritised profits over the wellbeing and safety of kids. And Justin Bieber has lost it at the Paparazzi while heading into a coffee shop with friends   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Prime Minister says Australia will speak for itself, in response to China's push for closer trade ties.  New research reveals small telcos are outperforming larger rivals when it comes to dealing with customers.  AND Ed Sheeran has given fans a rare insight into his marriage!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe wraps up week one of the election campaign and reveals the winner of the first public debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Plus Sky News host Paul Murray on what Peter Dutton needs to do to build back his momentum ahead of polling day. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial...

US President announces a 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffs Damning report into Sea World helicopter crash lays bare the contributing factors Queensland named the youth crime capital  The Royals meet with the Pope See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The findings of a two-year investigation into the Sea World Helicopter crash have identified a "complex series of failures" The Treasurer has called an emergency crisis meeting of the Nation's top economic officials. And Taylor Swift is getting sued See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta introduces new protections for teenage users across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.  The fallout from the US tariffs continue - with the Treasurer holding crisis talks with financial regulators.  AND Lady Gaga is heading down under!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton face off in the first leaders debate A dramatic escalation in Trump's trade war with CHINA Report into the Sea World Helicopter tragedy to be handed down  Prince Harry fronts court in London  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neither Labor or the Coalition can guarantee the economy wont fall into recession, amid fears of a downturn in the U-S. Scientists in the U-S say they've brought a wolf species back from extinction, more than 10-thousand years after it died out. And Taylor Swift has reunited with this bestie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Aussies will have access to free mental health support...under a billion-dollar election promise from Labor.  Donald Trump says he has no plans to back-track on his latest global tariffs.  AND It seems Elton John and Madonna have finally put their feud to bed!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks at the White House this morning  Treasurer Jim Chalmers talking up interest rate cuts amid global economic turmoil Cargo plane makes an emergency landing in Sydney  and Madonna and Elton John end their feud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie home borrowers are now expected to recieve their most generous rate cuts in more than a decade. A surge in teen gambling has seen 600-thousand under-18s betting and spending over 18 million dollars a year. And Invites have gone out for the Met Gala - hear who made the list.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.