The Update

In a special episode of The Real Story, Joe is focusing on the escalating crisis in the Middle East. What does the path forward look like? What role can we play from Australia? He's hearing from both sides of the conflict, and is joined by Shahd Bishara - an Arab Palestinian, a citizen of Israel and a medical doctor by profession; along with Nadav Shofet -  a Jewish Israeli and director of Resourc...

States are scrambling to see what action can be taken to stop October 7 protests A Perth man found guilty of heinous crimes involving a 7-year-old girl Rugby League's night of nights in Sydney, sees 2 grand finalists claim the Dally Ms And warring Pink Floyd members, sell out to Sony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rallies Planned For One Year Anniversary Of Hamas Attack On Israel.  U-S Vice Presidential Candidates Go Head To Head Over Middle East And Economy.  Govt Secures Seats For Aussies Trying To Leave Lebanon.  And Fresh Allegations Levelled Against Diddy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of missiles rain down on Israel  NSW police move to block a pro-Palestinian protest Major changes in store for the NDIS Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes the hot favourite to take out the Dally M medal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 200 ballistic missiles have been launched into Israel from Iran The bodies of 20 children and 3 teachers recovered from a burning bus in Thailand Penrith star Scott Sorenson racing the clock to be fit for Sunday's NRL grand final And Diddy to be hit with sex assault and abuse allegations, from more than 100 accusers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Troops Now On The Ground In Lebanon With Fears Beiruit Airport Will Close.  Cowboy Operators Rorting The NDIS On Notice.  Canberra Inquiry Hears Social Media Should Be Banned For Under 18s.  And More Aussies Hit The Shops In August Thanks To Warmer Weather.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's military has started a ground operation in southern Lebanon. Australia's consumer watchdog will receive an extra $30 million to conduct more investigations into price gouging amongst supermarket giants.  AND Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a bombshell claim about the late Queen Elizabeth in his tell-all memoir!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Netanyahu issues video telling the people of Iran, he stands with them A 15-year-old Queensland girl has died in an E-Scooter accident on a major highway The Melbourne Storm loses its bid to have prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona in NRL GF And worries about Tay Tay and Travis Kelce, after she goes MIA from the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six Possible Breaches Being Investigated After Hezbollah Flags Flown In Melbourne.  Federal Government Confirms Back-To-Back Surpluses.  Aussies Creatures Of Habit At The Supermarket.  And Katy Perry Adds Adelaide To Aussie Tour As New Album Rockets Up Charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas engineers haves staged their first national two hour strike this morning as they ramp up their campaign for a pay increase. The Federal Government is set to deliver its first consecutive budget surplus in nearly 20 years.  AND Two massive pop stars have performed a surprise acoustic set together in New York!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah's leader has been killed, with the Middle East conflict ramping up The Treasurer set to talk up a big budget surplus Fresh concerns for flooding in the NSW Northern Rivers Region The Aussie Men win their ODI series against England And the death of an icon of daytime television See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah has vowed revenge on Israel after the death of its leader New figures reveal extent of Australia's food waste Asteroid dubbed a mini moon set to enter earth's orbit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved actress Maggie Smith has passed away peacefully aged 89 Irael launches another airstrike on Lebanon Increased subsidies sees a drop in childcare costs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Community Reiterates Calls For Ceasefire Between Hezbollah And Israel.  Donald Trump To Meet With Ukraine's President Zelensky.  Deadly Hurricane Batters Florida And Neighbouring States.  AND Aussie Households Spending 20 Percent Of Wages On Groceries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grocery prices rose 20% in 5 years  The number of Australians suffering strokes has hit a 20 year high  The Israeli military continue fighting with full force against Hezbollah in Lebanon     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitehouse Statement Seeks Immediate 21 Day Ceasefire.  Household Wealth Rises Despite Cost Of Living Crisis.  Sydney, Brisbane And Melbourne Drivers Exposed To Higher Fuel Costs.  And Coles Phasing-Out Single Use Bags In Fresh Produce Section See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's got some news about the cost of living crisis. Could it be over? Could sweet relief be on the way? Plus, why Joe thinks we should be focusing on Indigenous inequality, rather than being fixated on the Australia Day debate. He's also joined by consumer law expert, Jeannie Paterson, to discuss the latest ACCC supermarket allegations.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph h...

The Swans are rallying around a heartbroken Callum Mills, who's been ruled out of this weekend's AFL grand final... The Sharks are facing an uphill battle to have their best team on the field ahead of their preliminary clash with Penrith. AND Adam and Min Woo Lee have been paired together for the first round of the President's Cup in Montreal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 1000 Qantas engineers will stop work today over pay and conditions Search resumes today for missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy  Aldi has once again come out on top as the best value supermarket in the latest survey by Choice       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPI Grew By 2.7 Percent For August -- Down Point-8 On The July Figure.  P-M Refusing To Confirm Planned Changes To Property Tax Concessions.  One In Ten Aussies Waiting More Than 3Wks To See A GP.  And .. Weather Bureau Apologises After Sending Out Test Tsunami Warning Message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest inflation figures are out - with mortgage holders hoping it may be an indication of an impending interest rates cut... A  renewed search of bushland for missing Ballarat mother, Samantha Murphy has resumed this morning. AND A major pop star has announced a brand new album!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Official Cash Rate Left On Hold At 4.35%.  Australia Drawing Up Contingency Plans For Citizens In Lebanon.  U-S Commerce Dept Looks To Ban E-V Imports From China.  And.. Sabrina Carpenter's Colab With Christina Aguilera See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve bank is tipped to leave interest rates on hold when it makes its announcement this arvo. Coles and Woolies are expected to receive massive penalties for what the ACCC alleges to be unreasonable price gouging AND Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been spotted together in LA, meeting with celebrity divorce lawyer!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 350 people are dead and more than 1200 injured, after Israeli bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon NSW nurses appeal for pay rise: VIC ambos strike in principle agreement for pay rise Blues skipper Patrick Cripps, the toast of the AFL, claiming Brownlow medal And Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds looking loved up in NYC    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Consumer Watchdog Taking Court Action Against Supermarket Giants.  The Coalition Stops Short Of Unveiling Costings For Ambitious Nuclear Plan.  Donald Trump Unlikely To Run For President Again If He Loses November Election.  And New Coach For Socceroos Announced See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.