The Update

Flags are flying at half-mast as the nation grapples with the Bondi Beach terror attack  The gunmen behind the mass shooting have been identified as a father and son  It's been revealed one of the men, a 50-year-old, had six firearms licensed to him While Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for donations in the wake of the attack  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll from the Bondi Beach mass shooting has climbed to 16 while 40 others have been injured PM Anthony Albanese condemns the violence While a good Samaritan who disarmed one of the gunmen and been hailed a hero  Police probe is now underway into the shooting with officers swooping on a Bonnyrigg home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Mark Butler the latest politician to disclose pricey perks for family members Supermarkets facing hefty fines for price gouging Warning to iPhone users See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles has announced he's winning his cancer battle Revelations Government quietly changed the rules over politician travel Us President among the men pictured in newly released Epstein photos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader is offering bi-partisan support on any potential reforms to politician expenses. A rescue deal has been unveiled to keep the country's largest aluminium smelter open beyond 20-28. And Vogue has named the 55 best dressed stars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Silvagni to front court for a pre-sentence hearing after he was found guilty of rape Social media giants begin handing over data on social media ban  NSW Central Coast hit by heavy rain after devastating fires And vision of a skydiver's brush with death released See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M holding firm on travel entitlements for his Labor colleagues. 21 thousand fulltime roles have been lost in the latest unemployment data. And Taylor Swift tears up over her Eras tour schedule  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie travelers could be forced to supply five years' worth of social media history under tourism overhaul  Social media companies to start handing over data on how many under 16s have been booted from the platform  AUKUS security talks held in Washington  And an Aussie named co-chair of the Met Gala  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M is hailing the social media ban as a success, as the world-leading measure comes into force. The Federal Opposition argues the rules are clear-cut when it comes to Politician entitlements -- as the independent watchdog audits Anika Wells.  And Taylor Swift enjoys girls night out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leading social media ban for under 16s comes into force in Australia Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses scandal  Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked For Good premiere booted from Lady Gaga concert And Trump slams European leaders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is worried inflation is creeping back up, forcing its hand on interest rates. The telecommunications industry is being accused of protecting itself, following a potential second triple-zero death on the T-P-G network. And This famous couple are very much on again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence has dominated talks between US and Australian Defence and Foreign Ministers in the US Residents on high alert after another day of soaring temperatures across NSW Tsunami alert issued in Japan  And Alex De Minaur takes out the Newcombe Medal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government confirms energy rebates won't be extended. Barnaby Joyce makes official switch to One Nation. And   Mariah Careys iconic Christmas song is back.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natural Disaster declaration issued after Central Coast fires Dramatic scenes at London's Heathrow Airport after pepper spray attack  Coalition suffers a slip in the polls And Lando Norris claims the F1 title  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire crews remain on alert with fears dozens of fires in NSW could flare up again Australia's looming social media ban praised by experts Shoppers warned to be on the look out for porch pirates ahead of Christmas   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place with the mercury set to soar in several states Aussie employees set to be trained in AI Donald Trump honoured by FIFA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications Minister is under fire over yet another taxpayer funded trip. More than 50-billion-dollars will soon be spent each year servicing state and federal government debt.  And This Lady Gaga song named the years best.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's covered AFL stadium in Hobart, will be built late next year An investigation into a fire-fighting plane crash, which sparked a fire during a total fire ban England's Joe Root breaks his Aussie hoodoo And Lady Gaga to get the party started in Melbourne tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate a group of women and children out of Syria. Border Force is remaining tight-lipped about a group of Chinese nationals who arrived in remote WA. And The most streamed Aussie song on Spotify for the year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has started booting Aussie teens from its platforms ahead of the social media ban for under 16s coming into force next week South Australia braces for a day of extreme fire danger Optus hit by more outages And the top streamed artists for 2025 revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures show Australia's economy grew 2-point-1 per cent, over the year to September. Bruce Lehrmann has failed to overturn his defamation loss in his long running legal battle with Network 10.  And Miley Cyrus breaks silence on engagement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have been revealed about Greg Lynn and his past dealings with police, as a gag order expires The eSafety Commissioner issues warning to emerging apps as social media ban looms Inquiry into Crown Estate properties launched And Sam Kerr makes her return on home soil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor has released its A-I blueprint, which includes a 30-million-dollar Safety Institute to monitor and mitigate any risks. One in Three Aussies worker hate heading to their job. And  Taylor Swift releases the trailer for her final Eras Tour show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of Australian households on hardship payment plans climbs A day of weather extremes across the country to mark the first day of summer Another blow for former Prince Andrew And a new frontrunner to take over as 007 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence department will undergo a significant overhaul, to reign-in cost blowouts. Smart cars are increasingly becoming 'weapons on wheels' for perpetrators of domestic violence. And All the details on Taylor Swifts bachelorette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.