The Update

There are calls for an increase in Jobseeker as recipients claim they barely get by on $46 a day The home stretch of the federal election campaign sees the Coalition reaching out to older voters NRL premiers Penrith back to its best Aussie hopes for a Eurovision miracle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're into the last week of campaigning and doctors are urging voters to make hospitals a priority Residents in Gympie in South East Queensland brace for flooding Australia keeps a close watch on a Chinese naval ship off the country's west coast NRL's magic round kicks off with one sided games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China Accused Of "Act Of Aggression" For Sending Surveilance Ship  T-G-A Considering Application For Use Of Moderna In Young Children Serial Conman Peter Foster Released On Bail And.. A Pregnant Britney Spears Spotted Riding A Jetski In Mexico See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockyer Valley residents urged to evacuate Labor promising almost $200m for the Great Barrier Reef UN Human Rights Council investigating war crimes in Ukraine  Australia named host of Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029  Kelly Osbourne confirms she's expecting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton says PM remains upbeat despite YouGov poll suggesting a Labor win Queenslanders remain on high alert due to relentless rains GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron to stand down after this weekend Adele and Rich Paul appear to have purchased a house together in exclusive North Beverly Park See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM and Opposition Leader have clashed in the final debate before the federal election Flood bill across NSW and Qld estimated to be more than $3bn UK promises to defend Sweden and Finland if they come under attack Sydney Kings take out NBL finals series   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy PM has blasted labor's wages policy as "idiotic" -- saying it will merely push up the rate of inflation The Prime Minister insists Josh Frydenberg will continue to be his treasurer after the election. And Advertisements could be a part of Netflix by the end of the year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in trouble in his Victorian seat  A boy in a critical condition after a construction site incident in Perth Sally Fitzgibbons granted a wildcard for next year's World Surf Tour Nick Cave's new documentary hits cinemas in 37 countries today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police still trying to identify a diver who was found dead at the Hunter River, with 50 million dollars of cocaine nearby  Craig McLachlan's defamation case hits the Supreme Court Pat Cummins has starred in with the ball in Kolkata's 52 run drubbing of Mumbai Devastation for singer Nick Cave, who's lost a second son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students in years three, five, seven and nine will take part The body of a suspected drug smuggler and $20m worth of cocaine has been found in Newcastle Vladimir Putin has used the Victory Day Parade to justify the invasion of Ukraine Queen to miss the opening of parliament due to mobility issues  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The judge presiding over the case of Guy Sebastian's ex manager, has died in hospital, following last week's stroke Two opinion polls now have Labor with a lead of up to 12 points The Sharks thumping win over the Warriors could be costly, with two players charged with careless tackles Ncuti Gatwa named as the new star of Dr Who See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audience split 50-50 follow second leaders' debate  Newspoll shows Labor pulling ahead of Coalition Search continues for Australian woman missing in Mexico Bono and The Edge perform in Kyiv metro station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are the focus of the latest election promises A Queensland family reunites with a toddler whose mother remains missing in Mexico Home loan experts urge those in the market to check their pre-approval with the banks A former child star sacked from the reboot of the show he once starred in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA is predicting wages will effectively go down until late next year Flood experts urge more needs to be done to protect against future natural disasters Friday night double headers in the AFL and NRL A new trailer for the Game of Thrones prequel has dropped See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Turnbull denies he's undermining the Coalition ahead of the federal election Anthony Albanese claims Labor is united, despite reports senior MPs are worried about his performance Richmond to welcome back Dusty Martin for tomorrow's clash with Collingwood at the G Amber Heard tells the court, Johnny Depp has substance abuse issues and becomes violent when under the influence See omnystudio....

Anthony Albanese insists he does know Labor's six NDIS policy points Qld toddler improving after being left in childcare minivan near Rockhampton  WHO says actual death toll from COVID may be double the official figures Amber Heard giving evidence for a second day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leader of the Solomon Islands says he's offended at the lack of trust being shown towards his nation, following its deal with China The EU to ban all Russian oil, if voting members can agree Round 9 of the NRL kicks off tonight, with Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds to face-off with his old club, the Bunnies, for the first time. Comedian, Dave Chapelle, tackled by a man with a replica pistol, in...

A 3yo girl is fighting for life after she was left in minivan in Rockhampton PM and Opposition Leader to pitch to the business sector Ukrainian President confirms he's lost contact with troops at Mariupol steel plant Amber Heard takes the stand in defamation trial  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW records another 21 deaths from Covid All three Trbojevic brothers to play in NRL together for the first time this Saturday International Olympic bosses checking out Brisbane ahead of the 2032 games Kid Laroi wins big at the APRA awards in Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of the big four banks have moved on rates NSW public school teachers walk off the job demanding better pay $12 billion for Vic healthcare in state budget Judge rejects Amber Heard's motion to dismiss defamation claims against her  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First interest rate rise since 2010 Covid deaths on the rise in NSW and Victoria Calls for the NRL grand final to be played like a Super Bowl event, in different cities Blake Lively one of the best dressed on the Met Gala red carpet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nervous wait for mortgage holders with RBA tipped to lift rates One in 25 Aussie properties uninsurable by 2030 due to worsening climate change Tasmania Jackjumpers through to NBL finals series  Amber Heard fires her PR team as defamation trial continues   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pre-election promises continue, with health today's major focus Why competitive video gaming could be a contender for the Brisbane Olympics Karl Lawton takes the early guilty plea for a grade 3 dangerous throw  Neighbours confirms Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will return for the finale   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newspoll shows Labor leads the Coalition two-party preferred 53-47 Ukraine's President says he's concerned Russia could use nuclear weapons Qantas to announce the world's longest non-stop flights from Australia, to EU and US AND .. Rhianna has moved to quash rumours her and A$AP Rocky are over  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor is promising an easier path for homebuyers to enter the market with a radical scheme being launched A new Australian Olympic Committee president Parramatta's Darwin nightmare in the NRL  Kyle and Jason return to Neighbours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.