The Update

The PM has addressed caucus ahead of tomorrow's budget -- saying his government is keeping its promise, that no people will be left behind. Westpac has recorded just over 4-billion dollars in profit in the first half of the financial year. And A scaled back MTV Movie and TV awards have been held today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countdown to tomorrow's Federal budget hand down begins.  Jockey Dean Holland to be farewelled at memorial services today.  The motive behind the latest mass shooting in Texas still unclear.  The Coronation party continues in the UK.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deeply religious coronation service Missing woman survives on lollies and wine Penrith on the winners list  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 No Longer Global Emergency New South Wales Government cops criticism Workers to wait for real wage growth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer says tuesday's Federal budget will show a major improvement in the nation's finances. A free-trade agreement will change the way Australia and the U-K do business when it comes into force this month. And Taylor Swift is tipped to go public with her new romance this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of the big four banks pass interest rate hike onto customers.  Father Bob McGuire to be farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne today.  Preparations for the King's Coronation continue.  Ed Sheerhan wins legal fight over copyright lawsuit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is reportedly preparing to post Australia's first budget surplus in 15 years. More than 11 billion-dollars will be set-aside in Tuesday's budget to fund a 15 per cent pay increase for aged care workers. And Indonesia is considering a tourist tax for visitors to Bali. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister tours UK submarine facility.  Reserve Bank Governor confronted by small business owners angry at latest rate hike.  One SA Police officer still fighting for life following stabbing north of Adelaide.  MasterChef season 15 decision confirmed by Network 10.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two police officers have been stabbed and a man in his 50s shot dead in an incident in South Australia. Australian boxer Harry Garside is vowing to fight domestic violence charges, after he was arrested at Sydney airport. And Tasmania will finally have its own side in the AFL after being formally awarded the league’s 19th licence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates on the rise again, but economists say its a knee-jerk reaction.  Prime Minister meets with the King ahead of Coronation this weekend.  Cigarettes to cost $50 per packet.  Sir David Attenborough picked to speak to Aliens if earth is ever attacked.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has defied expectation, by increasing the offical cash rate by a quarter of a percent. Australian smokers are set to pay more for cigarettes and other tobacco products from September. And All the talk today was of course the Met Gala with this years theme Karl Lagerfield  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes on Reserve Bank as they prepare to meet today.  Tributes flow for Masterchef judge Jock Zonfrillo.  AFL Commission set to meet today over 19th licence.  Aussies urged to check whether they can give blood.  Princess of Wales to ditch protocol at the King's Coronation this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premiere of the new Masterchef season has been postponed - following the shock death of star chef Jock Zonfrillo. Former PM Tony Abbott has been grilled at a parliamentary inquiry examining the proposed indigenous voice to parliament. And The AFL denies it is a boys club .. after appointing a third consecutive CEO  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of living package to be front and centre of next week's Federal Budget hand down.  Slain paramedic Steven Tougher to be laid to rest today.  Aussies in Sudan urged to contact Foreign Affairs.  Countdown to Met Gala begins.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh warnings issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs to Australians in Sudan, as fighting escalates 5 people in Texas shot dead - after they asked a man to stop shooting his weapon in his front yard so a baby could sleep Carlton's Charlie Curnow boots 9 goals in the AFL and NRL premiers Penrith go down to the Tigers Edie Falco reveals she thought she'd fail in her role as Carmelo Soprano in...

National Cabinet will spend $2.2 billion to boost primary healthcare  Over the next 2 years - a record 715-thousand migrants will arrive in Australia In Ukraine at least 25 people have been killed after Russian air strikes  Port Adelaide moves up to third on the AFL ladder after a 7 point win over St.kilda See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government's push to halve the growth rate of the N-D-I-S is being backed by the states and territories. A court has given Bruce Lehrmann the green light for his defamation cases to proceed. And Paris Hilton is headed to this year's Met Gala! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frantic search for missing Australian man from a cruise ship resumes this morning.  National Cabinet to meet and discuss health, housing and migration.  More than 400 jobs to be axed at Australia Post as Chief Executive outlines dire financial situation.  King of Trash TV dies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's migration system will be streamlined to try and attract more highly-skilled workers to the country. Housing affordability in Australia has hit a shocking new low. Foreign Affairs says it is ready to provide consular assistance to the family of an Australian man missing off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii. In sport, North Melbourne Coach Alastair Clarkson is confident the talent pool is...

RBA likely to lift cash rate again following release of inflation figures.  Rescue mission underway as man falls overboard cruise ship.  Disney suing a US Governor.  Vegemite on the hunt for some new happy little vegemite's for iconic TV commercial.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government insists cost of living is firmly on its radar -- following the release of the latest economic data. Confirmation that the Quad security meeting will be held in sydney next month. And Giants of the motorsport industry will be honoured with their own postage stamp by Australia Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACOSS says current jobseeker payments are woefully inadequate.  Big changes coming to those who need ongoing medication.  State Funeral accepted for Father Bob McGuire.  Joe Biden officially launches 2024 Presidential bid.  India to surpass China for most populous nation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM attended the service at The Australian War Memorial in Canberra Sydney's Martin Place saw the biggest turnout in recent years  Police out in force to crackdown on anti-social behaviour at pubs and clubs  US woman arrested for trying to bring gold gun into Australia In AFL Melbourne beat Richmond Adele has thanked Jamed Corden for his support during her divorce  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The Federal Government will re-shape the A-D-F -- following the release of a landmark defence strategic review. The Law Council has thrown its support behind the Indigenous voice to parliament. And Zendaya has made a surprise guest appearance on the Coachella stage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown to the Federal Budget hand down continues with Government to look at where more savings can be made.  A review of the nation's military capabilities will be handed down today.  Barry Humphries family likely to be offered a state funeral from both NSW and Victoria.  The hunt for Australia's best public toilet is on, with cash prizes up for grabs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...