The Update

This week, Joe breaks down the real story behind Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan (could it work? Does he even want it to?); TWO interest rate hikes forecast before the end of the year (would they spell the end for Albo?); and Media Watch give the real story on The Real Story AGAIN! LINKS   Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcas...

A woman has been shot dead in a public place in north Queensland WA to overhaul its Restraining Orders Act Aussie Rinky Hijikata into the quarters at Queens And a secret wedding for an RnB couple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition has locked in seven reactor sites, after unveiling its ambitious nuclear energy plans. Victoria's Premier has condemned an attack on the office of federal Labor MP Josh Burns, after it was targeted by Pro Palestine vandals.  AND Justin Timberlake's wife has been spotted out in public for the first time since his dramatic arrest for drink driving.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Federal Government is pushing for better identification of participants with a criminal history, in a bid to keep disability workers safe Vladmir Putin arrives in North Korea, for first visit in 24 years Bulldogs NRL players say a focus on mental strength is helping them win this season And Justin Timberlake due in a New York court, for drink driving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The RBA has left the official cash rate on hold at 4.35 percent today, with the board admitting Australia's economic outlook is still highly uncertain.  Dozens of passengers have been left stranded in New Zealand this morning, after their flight was forced to make an emergency landing.  AND Katy Perry has teased new music, and a racy new look, as she prepares to launch a career comeback.   See omn...

10 years of domestic violence data has been studied, and the results show deaths of women, at the hands of a male partner are "inherently preventable" The latest blunder for Boeing An animated film creates a world record Giants young gun, Harvey Thomas, in the frame for AFL's Rising Star award And some hot new music on the way from Coldplay! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia and China have signed new agreements on trade, energy and education following talks between senior officials in Canberra. Pauline Hanson says she won't remove a One Nation video featuring Robert Irwin and Bluey, despite legal threats. AND Ben Affleck has spent his Father's Day with ex Jennifer Garner, amid divorce rumours with Jennifer Lopez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Bruce Lehrmann will face a Toowoomba Court today, to see if he's committed to stand trial over 2021 rape case Peter Dutton the Preferred PM, according to latest Newspoll A thrilling comeback for the Pies in the AFL And Aussie music royalty photographed for the first time in public, since cancer surgery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Kate has made her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis Robert Irwin launches legal action over One Nation cartoon Customers set to benefit from bank reforms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Middleton has released a statement with a major announcement on her cancer battle Chinese visit points to thawing relations Hero pilot loses his cancer battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have launched a manhunt, after the Australian War Memorial was vandalised in Canberra overnight. The jury in the Greg Lynn murder trial has retired for the weekend before considering a verdict on Monday. AND David Beckam has shut down rumours of the on-again-off-again Spice Girls reunion tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A professional woman working in Australia is facing deportation, due to son with CP Fresh research shows our children are being failed dramatically in the foster care system A multi-billion dollar package of global support announced for Ukraine Kyle Chalmers off to his third Olympics  And Britney Spears has some quality time with her brother, in Mexico See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Two police officers have been suspended from duty, after they were charged with assaulting a 92 year-old man in Sydney's South.  Chris Dawson will remain behind bars, after losing an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 murder of wife Lynette.  AND Kim Kardashian has revealed her biggest diva demand.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives you the real story about: Why Peter Dutton has dropped the 2030 emissions target Why it would be political suicide for Albo to go to the polls on climate change The reasons behind the shift to the far right in France and USA The run in between Peter Costello and a Journalist Donald Trump and...Sharks?!  LINKS   Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on I...

Hamas has proposed a number of changes to ceasefire proposal Perth emerges as the surprise frontrunner for the NRL's next team Centrelink's waiting time increases to more than one hour Two of our 200 metres freestyle swimmers set up a tantalising preview of what we might expect in Paris And a special reminder from a Jonas Brother See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne to be released from prison. Hunter Biden found guilty in the US. More Aussies set to ask for a pay rise. And a win for the Aussie cricketers at the T20 World Cup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Biden found guilty of three charges, relating to drugs and weapons offences School girls in Melbourne the victims of an AI nude scandal The Socceroos keep their World Cup dreams alive And Cold Chisel announces six more shows!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More bad news for Bonza staff. Climate change talks ramp up in Parliament. A limit to the amount of eggs we can buy... AND  The Socceroos in action tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chemicals used in firefighting foam are turning up in tap water in Australian cities Coles limits its eggs to 2 cartons per customer, in the wake of chicken cullings due to bird flu Elijah Winnington and Sam Short are the first swimmers to book a flight to Paris Olympics And Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup get married... Again!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sledgehammer has been used to vandalise the U-S consulate in Sydney overnight. Vaping will be the target of a new multi-million dollar ad campaign by the Federal Government.  AND Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has revealed she feared she would be sacked from her role as Khaleesi.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 700 Australians have been recognised on this year's King's Birthday Honours list Peter Costello quits the board of Nine Search for missing TV doctor comes to a tragic end   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition says it will pull Australia out of a key emissions commitment if it wins the next election Communities in NSW remain cut off by floodwaters Former AFL player charged over deadly crash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities in Southern NSW have been evacuated as floodwaters rise Victoria's public transport system hacked The search continues for celebrity doctor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader claims foreign-born criminals will still be allowed to stay in Australia, despite re-worked deportation rules. Worrying new research has revealed almost half of all retail workers have experienced sexual harassment while on the job. AND Rihanna may have cheekily put rumours of new music to bed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commemorative services have been held to mark significant anniversary of the invasion of Nazi-occupied France Alleged car jacker arrested after police pursuit across four states The stage set for the first ever, third game, women's State of Origin decider And exciting news for Hunger Games enthusiasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.