The Update

Several Australian defence officers have been stripped of their service medals - over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. Federal Parliament will introduce major reforms to Australia's privacy laws today. AND Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind Kamala Harris, as the US presidential race heats up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of three children, pulled from a house fire in Sydenham at the weekend, have died in hospital 42 arrests made, as protesters and police clash at a military expo The Storm wary of the Sharks ahead of Saturday's NRL finals clash And Raygun now rated the world's BEST B-GIRL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has taken to social media to throw her support behind Kamala Harris. Thousands of protestors have clashed with police and streets have been locked down in Melbourne's C-B-D. And Kamala Harris' official website is now selling Taylor Swift friendship bracelets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first debate is happening between Harris and Trump Major chaos and violence outside a defence expo in Melbourne Big names back for the NRL finals And Kylie set to tour in 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating a sexual assault at Melbourne Airport have found other alleged victims GPS trackers to be fitted to WA's worst family violence offenders More disappointment for the Socceroos And more details revealed about the King's impending visit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counselling will be offered to classmates of two young boys -- after a double murder in the Blue Mountains. The P-M admits no country has been able to successfully police children's access to social media. And  beyonce has been snubbed at this years CMA's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for action as study shows one quarter of all young adults have had serious suicide thoughts  Fresh worries about the "detrimental" impact of social media on young Aussies The Bulldogs to be without one of their biggest stars for the NRL finals And the death of a much-loved, veteran actor   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Kate announces end of chemotherapy for her cancer Three whales freed from fishing equipment off WA Hawthorn hit by injuries ahead of the AFL semi against Port And Andrew O'Keefe loses a bid to overturn assault charges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says it'll closely consider more than 120 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides. Police are investigating why there were no adults at home when a fire broke out in Melbourne's northwest ...  leaving three children clinging to life. And Kylie Minogue is reportedly in talks -- amid plans for a huge world tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Police investigating if children were home alone when fire broke out Calls for Federal Government to implement findings of landmark Royal Commission into veteran suicides Australia's Paralympics rated a success, despite the lowest medal haul in 44 years And Elle MacPherson enjoying a getaway, after revealing her controversial approach to cancer treatment   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The curtain closes on an incredible edition of sport's greatest shows Tech giants to be forced to get parental consent before teens sign up to APPS The Knights give their all, to sneak into the NRL finals series And Kendrick Lamar to star in the Super Bowl Halftime Show!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman loses her mother just hours before receiving a major award Latest polling shows a drop in support for Albanese government Police in Melbourne brace for violent protests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has successfully had his sentence for his hush money case pushed back until after the election NSW rocked by another earthquake Government pledges more funding to fight domestic violence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Police are warning parents of a rise in what they are calling "sadistic" Sextortion.  The Opposition is slamming the time it will take for domestic violence funding to begin to flow-through. And Jared Leto has this death defying wish for when he tours down under   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM meeting with state and territory leaders today to discuss DV funding Swimming Australia sacks controversial coach US school shooter's dad, facing multiple, serious charges Aussie men through to the final of the US Tennis Open And a reminder about taking care of ourselves, from a TV star, who's been diagnosed with cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long jump, swimming and road race gold for Australia in Paris Victoria in crisis, with a shortage of specialist paramedics The Cats big winners in the AFL Preliminary Final And Queen guitarist Brian May gives a health update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All sides of politics are praising the contributions of Bill Shorten, who's announced plans to leave Federal Parliament. The Reserve Bank Governor has laughed-off suggestions she's "at war" with Treasurer Jim Chalmers. And British Deputy PM spotted raving with Fisher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big day for Australia in Paris, with nine medals A school shooting in Georgia Alex De Minaur out of the US Open And actor Christie Whelan Browne settles a sexual harassment law suit against theatre company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What on earth is happening with the census? It's an issue that's (literally) close to home for Joe, and he's got the inside word on how it's all gone so pear-shaped. Plus, Mark 'Moz' Morri on the dodgy ship carrying $300 million worth of illegal tobacco that authorities can't touch. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapo...

The Defamation Trial involving WA Senator, Linda Reynolds, and her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, has wrapped up Social media giant META throws onus back on parents, when it comes to kids online safety The last round of the NRL gets underway And The Kid Laroi to headline the NRL's Grand Final entertainment  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer is defending Labor's economic strategy -- after new data revealed Australia's economy has grown at its slowest pace in about 30 years. An Australian-led review of health effects from radio wave exposure has found that mobile phones are not linked to head cancers. And Travis Kelce's team have called in the lawyers over a supposed leaked contract from his PR company See omnystudio.com/...

Worries about how the government will balance cost of living pressures and a slowing economy A fresh push for dental treatment to be added to Medicare The quarter finals playing out at the US tennis open today And Raygun set to break her silence, with a TV interview tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Turner has won gold in the 400 metres T-36 final 2 people rescued from broken down yacht, relieved to be back on dry land Russia ups the ante in Ukraine Latrell Mitchell cleared,  not  to play! And one Elle of a life: Super model outlines secret cancer battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16 year-old Queensland teen is facing terror charges, accused of attempting to buy firearms to attack a local school. Grim new stats have revealed more than half of Aussie's are running out money before their next payday. AND Zac Efron has been spotted at the Venice Film Festival, just weeks after being rushed to hospital!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relay gold for Australia, as Alexa Leary chases down frontrunner in final leg Vaping linked with stress in our kids The latest on the wild weather doing the rounds And a huge honour for Aussie director, Peter Weir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.