The Update

Several explosions have rocked the Ukrainian city of Kyiv during the morning peak. A new independent office will be set up to scrutinise defence spending. Australian households facing massive electricity price hikes next year as we transition to renewable energy. In sport, the Kangaroos have held their first training session in England ahead of their World Cup opener against Fiji. And in entertain...

The Federal Government ready to step in to help NSW flood crisis Concerns about a big jump in people needing help amid rise in cost of living A fairy tale finish for Holden at the Bathurst 1000 The Rock says no to a run for the US Presidency Stevie Nicks releases a song to raise aid for Ukraine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the immediate three of rain has passed, flood warnings remain in place for Queensland, NSW and Victoria A key supply route between Russia and Crimea bombed, killing three people A payrise for some of Australia's key industries Rain sees the Top 10 Shootout at Bathurst cancelled See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 60 flood alerts are in place across NSW as Victoria cleans up from heavy downpours Police in WA introduce a self-administered test kit for victims of drink spiking Nobel Peace Prize winners announced The A-league season kicks off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says there will not be any changes to 'Stage Three' tax cuts, despite budget challenges. A court has been told the husband of journalist Lisa Wilkinson negotiated a $325,000 advance for Brittany Higgins to write a book about her alleged rape. The government has offered Australia's condolences to the families of those killed in Thailand's mass-murder. In sport, Nick Kyrgios will...

Dozens dead, after a shooting and stabbing rampage in Thailand Fears for asthma and allergy sufferers in Victoria Fresh hope for less invasive treatment for sleep apnoea  Cameron Munster reveals his NRL playing future Kevin Spacey back in court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal police have made an arrest over an SMS scam targeting victims of the Optus data breach. Brittany Higgins says she felt pressured to drop her rape complaint because it could pose a 'political problem for the Liberal Party with women'. WA's Health Department is being accused of a cover-up after a man was put into a body bag while still alive. In sport, conditions at Mount Panorama are expect...

Communities in NSW, QLD, Tasmania and Victoria all being lashed by wild weather Carnage continues in Ethiopia, with continued fighting between federal and regional governments  Space X launches first mission with an indigenous woman at the helm Latrell Mitchell disappointed he didn't see any NRL scouts at Koori Knockout Alec Baldwin settles a lawsuit with the family of shot cinematographer  See om...

A senior Labor minister admits the federal government has considered potential changes to the "STAGE 3" tax cuts, amid fears they are un-affordable. The jury in the Brittany Higgins trial has heard how she broke down at work in the days following her alleged rape at Parliament House. ALDI has been ordered to pay up to $10M in unpaid wages to workers at its distribution centres.  In sport, a soccer...

Banks waste no time in passing on full quarter of a percent rate rise in full Calls for major changes in the nation's schools Elon Musk to go ahead with his purchase of Twitter Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hits back at criticism of his team's celebrations Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen call in the divorce lawyers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer admits many Australians will find it hard to keep up with their mortgage repayments in the wake of yet another interest rate hike. Telstra is the latest telco to be caught up in a data breach. Japan's PM has called an emergency National Security meeting after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japanese territory. In sport, the Matilda's have begun preparations for their upcom...

Economists forecast another half a percent jump in interest rates The fallout continues after a deadly soccer stampede in Indonesia James Tedesco to captain the Kangaroos at the upcoming World Cup Post Malone back performing, after his recent stage fall Why Kanye West is the talk of the town again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An external review of how the personal data of 10 million Optus customers was leaked has been announced. We're being assured the government is taking appropriate measures to ensure Islamic State brides being brought back to Australia from Syria, have not been radicalised. There's a new treatment for hayfever and allergy sufferers which doesn't require surgery or injections. In sport, the AFL trade...

The Panthers go back-to-back with NRL premiership wins Australia prepares to bring dozens of women and children home from Syria A horror stamped at a soccer match in Indonesia The movie that's knocked Harry Styles out of top spot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The racism saga at Hawthorn football club has sparked a Worksafe investigation Clean up efforts continue in Florida as Hurricane Ian weakens Daylight Saving begins in several Aussie states The Opals take out the Bronze at the Basketball World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical groups are concerned people will think the pandemic is over once Covid isolation is scrapped Hurricane Ian has slammed into South Carolina - as the death toll in Florida continues to rise  Russian president Vladimir Putin cops widespread condemnation The Opals heartbreaking loss to China See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 5 day isolation period will end on October 14 The AFP joins forces with state and territory police to protect vulnerable Optus customers The Opals to play China in the semi final of the Women's Basketball World Cup tonight Some star spotting in the Gold Coast Hinterland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premiers will discuss proposed changes to the mandatory 5 day Covid isolation at the national cabinet meeting Foreign minister Penny Wong calls for the immediate release of an Australian academic in Myanmar Fears of a substantial death toll from Hurricane Ian The Opals cruise into the Basketball World Cup semis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Turnell sentenced to three years for violating state secrets A warning for anyone trying to buy or re-sell overpriced NRL Grand Final tickets Dally M winner, Sharks star Nicho Hynes, shining the light on mental health Fresh calls for the women's Dally M to be named after a female footy star The death of the man known for the 90s smash hit - Gangsta's Paradise  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Authorities say it's now too late to leave, with the Category Four storm making landfall  PM demands Optus pays for passports for customers who were hacked  Full fuel excise is back pushing prices up at the bowser Elon Musk tops Forbes Rich List with $251bn Sharks star Nicho Hynes takes out Dally M Kanye gets new lawyer in divorce from Kim Kardashian    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Fuel prices to rise by 25 cents in the coming days Hurricane Ian increasing in intensity, as it heads for Florida Geelong captain Joel Selwood announces his AFL retirement Aussie comedian Hannah Gadsby signs a new deal with Netflix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Telco will foot the bill after millions of customers had their data accessed  Price of fuel to increase as cut to excise ends Legislation for an anti-corruption commission to be introduced to parliament  Florida bracing for onslaught of Hurricane Ian Opals beat Japan to finish on top of Group B at World Cup Shakira accused of tax fraud in Spain     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Australia works with FBI to find those responsible for Optus hack, who's now claiming to have deleted the data A school shooting in Russia, claims the lives of 17 people The NRL Grand Final officially a sell-out Why Harry Styles is untouchable right now Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone deny dating rumours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telco offering customers free credit monitoring  PM to attend state funeral for Shinzo Abe in Japan Rollercoaster at Melbourne Royal Show won't reopen until given the all clear from Worksafe NASA to crash spacecraft into asteroid  Alec Baldwin could be hit with criminal charges over Rust shooting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Fearnley appointed chairman of the board which runs the NDIS The cost of prescription meds to be reduced More adults moving in with their parents amid cost of living pressures The Opals eyeing off a Quarter Final berth at the World Cup Avatar still a hit, 13 years on... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.