The Update

The Federal Government is increasingly concerned about the welfare of Australians in Lebanon. The Matildas have sensationally parted ways with coach Tony Gustavsson after being bundled out of the games. And Aussie music icon John Farnham is going viral across the U-S See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives us the real story on the NSW Labor conference, why corporates getting involved in activism could be (and often is!) counter-productive to the cause, and we hear from Fulbright Scholar, journalist and author, Misha Zelinksky. LINKS Learn more about Misha Zelinsky and his new book 'The Sun Will Rise' at mishazelinsky.com.au   Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hi...

British police have charged a 17-year-old boy over the stabbing murder of three girls in Northern England.  Donald Trump is being accused of racism after comments made about Kamala Harris.  AND Post Malone has collaborated with a number of country artists for his new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Jess Fox has become the most decorated paddler of all time Australian beef being investigated in Chinese doping saga Fears for escalation of the war in the Middle East And Saturday Night Live to welcome back Maya Rudolph as US Vice President See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer concedes Australia's inflation rate remains "sticky". The political leader of terrorist group HAMAS has been assassinated in Iran.  And Kylie Minogue has hit the clubs in Ibiza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Airlines has grounded all 737 services, but regional flights unaffected Taylor Swift devastated by UK stabbing at dance party in her honour Westpac unveils new technology, for stamping out impersonation fraud Disappointment for Australia in Paris And Alec Baldwin is back at work, after his Rust court victory     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says he'll consider "any proposal" to ensure the future of Rex. Just hours before it was set to begin and the men's Triathlon in Paris has been postponed. And Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax has been taken to hospital following a terrifying crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some concerning news, with human trafficking and slavery hitting an all-time high in Australia.  The British PM has broken his silence after two children were killed in a horror stabbing. AND Lady Gaga has dropped a personal bombshell!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Ariarne Titmus to the gold medal in the 200 metres freestyle in Paris Unions pushing for reproductive leave for women in the workplace Cam Zurhaar signs with North Melbourne for another five seasons And Deadpool and Wolverine killing it at the Box Office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Federal ministry has met for the first time after a swearing-in ceremony in Canberra. The coronial inquest into the Wieambilla shooting that left two police officers and a neighbour dead has started in Brisbane. And Lady Gaga is engaged  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A broadcaster for Eurosport has removed one of its commentators, after a sexist comment about the Aussie women's relay team.  The Governor General has sworn-in Prime Minister Albanese's new cabinet following his weekend-reshuffle. AND Ben Affleck has further fuelled divorce rumours, purchasing a new multi-million dollar home in LA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics have slammed the Paris experiment to hold opening ceremony on water Protestors interrupt the PM at ALP conference Donald Trump vows to continue outdoor rallies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain hasn't dampened spirits of Aussie athletes in Paris  Investigations into arson attacks in France continue Trump meets with Israel's leader as calls for ceasefire grow   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hours before the opening ceremony of the games in and France's high-speed rail network has been hit arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system. Australia could have a new Home Affairs Minister by next week, with the PM preparing a cabinet reshuffle. And Ice Spice has hit out at rude claims that Taylor Swift only befriended her for clout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

A 14 year-old South Australian boy has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Detectives.  Australian Olympic officials have decided to allow a controversial swimming coach to stay with the team in Paris. AND Taylor Swift has revealed she's the godmother of a Hollywood IT-couple's kids.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delays and drives to incorrect locations are hampering Olympic preparations Investigations underway into a collision between two choppers in the Kimberley, which killed two young pilots The Matildas given a "wake up call" in their opening game at the Olympics And Paris is proving the place to be for celebrities, not just our athletic ones! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M will announce a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, following the resignation of two ministers. Two men are dead after their helicopters collided in WA's Kimberley Region. And The Bunnings Rave is happening See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden has addressed the nation, to explain why he dropped out of the 20-24 race. One of Australia's Olympic flag bearers says she still feels safe in Paris - despite recent security concerns. AND Pop star Katy Perry is set to perform at this year's AFL grand final!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives us the real story of why Joe Biden really dropped out of the presidential race.  We delve into the two big political battles that remain: Kamala vs. Trump and Albo vs. Dutton.  Plus!  Joe is joined by Tim Blackwell and Michelle Stephenson to give us a peek behind the curtain on what happened when the whole world stopped during the CrowdStrike dilemma.  LINKS Read Daily Telegra...

Canoeist Jess Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden honoured with flag bearing duties Our Aussie BMX champ suffers a scare  Our Mens Rugby 7s team gets off to a winning start in Paris And an expected box office smash, opens in Aussie cinemas today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We could soon be slugged with even-higher power bills - as cooler weather pushes-up demand for electricity. Australia is hosting a major security conference with the AUKUS Defence Chiefs. And Swifties swarm the stars hotel in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of living pressures are being blamed for a sharp drop in Australia's birth rate. An American has been arrested, after a Perth man was stabbed to death in Thailand.  AND Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have finally revealed the name of their fourth child!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American man charged with the fatal stabbing of Perth man in Thailand Kamala Harris officially the Democratic nominee to take on Donald Trump A Senate Estimates bombshell in Queensland over Brisbane Olympics Our swim team starts to arrive in Paris ahead of Opening Ceremony And could we see the long-awaited return of Celine Dion?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris has enough support to secure her place as the Democrats candidate in the U-S presidential race. Consumer confidence has seen its biggest-weekly-rise in more than three-years . And Ryan Reynolds reveals name of his fourth child with Blake Lively  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris has delivered a stinging attack on Donald Trump, in her first campaign event since Joe Biden stepped down from the U-S election race.  Investigations continue, after an Aussie woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a group of men in Paris.  AND Blake Lively has shut down wild divorce rumours with husband Ryan Reynolds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.