The Update

A female tiger handler has been rushed to hospital on the Gold Coast, after she was mauled at Dreamworld.... New data has shown a decline in Australia's melanoma rates. AND Adele has made a bombshell announcement!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands rallying in response to deaths of six more Israeli hostages held by Hamas New Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders to be introduced in NSW Parliament Newcastle and the Dolphins to fight it out for top 8 finish And some fun news for Bluey fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia secure's its fifth gold medal of the Paralympics. Multiple states issued with major weather warnings. And the first vaccinations against polio for babies have been carried out by Palestinian health workers in Khan Younis, ahead of a mass immunisation program by UNICEF across Gaza later today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia take's home another three medals at the Paralympics, two Gold and one Silver. The NSW Liberals to face three by-elections, following the resignation of Pittwater MP Rory Amon, over sexual assault charges. And at least six killed in Ukraine following another air strike from Russia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 Census, after a back flip from the Federal Government. Privacy concerns have been raised - over a new plan which would enable schools across the country to share student data. AND Oasis have already added more dates to their reunion tour!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Gallagher and Rowan Crothers go 1,3 in the S10 50 metres freestyle for Australia Police across two states now seeking woman, not seen for 10 days Experts say the Reserve Bank needs to switch focus away from inflation Marcus Bontempelli the toast of the AFL again And George and Amal Clooney turn on the charm for the boss of Apple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says a new report into power reliability shows its plan for the nation's grid is working. Australia's Foreign Minister has condemned an attack on a U-N car in Gaza. And C-I-A reveals chilling details about foiled Terror Plot at Taylor Swift concert  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has slammed a journalist for being unethical, for recording a private convo at the Pacific Island's Forum. The Federal Gov is being accused of encouraging the tobacco black market, by increasing the tax on cigarettes.  AND Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason have signed a huge deal with Amazon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's diving into the Northern Territory’s electoral carnage and what it means for Albo and the Labor states.  Also, are we on the brink of World War 3?  Should we be heading to the nuclear bunker?   With fears of an all-out regional conflict in the Middle East, Joe is joined by National Security Expert, Glenn Kolomeitz to get his insight of what’s going on.   LINKS Read Joe's column in...

Tragedy over in Vietnam, with two Aussie boxers dying while on holiday. More protests are being flagged across the country, following yesterday's tradie strike action in support of the CFMEU. AND More sad details around Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce have been revealed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man and woman charged with murder, over death of emaciated 12 year old girl Perth man jailed over horror sextortion offences One more Israeli hostage freed from Hamas Rinky Hijikata moves through to Round 2 in New York And the Gold Logie winner takes out an AVO   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have put their 15-year feud to bed -- announcing one of the world's most highly anticipated reunions! A new cap will be placed on international student numbers at Aussie universities. And Paralympians who finish on the podium in Paris will receive the same financial rewards as Olympians.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government says it's standing firm on it's decision to place the CFMEU into administration, despite thousands of tradies walking off the job in protest.  Paralympians have welcomed the announcement they'll be financially awarded or winning medals at the upcoming Paris Games. AND Mariah Carey releases a statement following personal tragedy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Tens of thousands of CFMEU members are expected to protest today, following the Commonwealth's takeover of the union A man shot while trying to protect his daughter, in Melbourne A good start for Aussie Alexei Popyrin at the US tennis Open And the latest rumours swirling around Ben Affleck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is promising big improvements to air travel -- under its reforms to the aviation sector. The P-M comments on new I-R laws. and Taylor Swift throw birthday bash for bestie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's “right to disconnect” laws have officially kicked into effect today. Airlines could soon be forced to refund passengers for cancelled flights - under new reforms being outlined in an Aviation White Paper.  AND Ed Sheeran has welcomed an Aussie star on stage with him in Romania!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Force and Victoria police foil major meth importation ring Queenslanders told again they won't be getting a new stadium for Brisbane 2032 The Sharks leapfrog the Panthers into third place on the NRL ladder And the latest hidden talent of Chris Hemsworth, revealed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a bruising result for Labor in the Northern Territory, with a landslide win for the Country Liberal Party. A police officer has been stabbed, a man tasered and two others injured following a serious car crash at Engadine in in Sydney's south. And Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza amid the resumption of ceasefire talks in Cairo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least three people have been killed, and four others injured in a mass stabbing at a music festival in Germany. Just hours after withdrawing from the US presidential race, Robert F Kennedy Jr has endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in Arizona.  Australia's big banks and credit card giants accused of pocketing "kickbacks" from everyday transactions.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic Presidential Nomination. The C-F-M-E-U has been placed into administration "effective immediately"  And Meghan Thee Stallion to host this years MTV VMA's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A humpack whale that became trapped in rope in Sydney Harbour has finally been freed after a lengthy rescue mission. All state and territory branches of the construction union - the CFMEU - have now been formally placed into administration. AND Channing Tatum has revealed his unexpected obsession with an Aussie actor   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Industrial action from aircraft refuellers today, likely to cause delays Australian man, Shane Ramsey, now in Perth hospital after transfer from Bali \ Urgent whale rescuing mission in Sydney harbour Wests Tigers have a rare win in the NRL And Oprah continues the star power at the Democratic National Convention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey has spoken to the party faithful at the Democratic National Convention. The Federal Government says new mums and dads will be thousands of dollars better off by the time they retire, under changes to paid parental leave. And Chris Martin has covered a Taylor Swift song at his concert in Vienna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superannuation will now be paid on paid parental leave, under legislation being introduced into Federal Parliament. An Australian holidaymaker, critically-injured in an accident in Bali, is being brought home on a medical evacuation flight today. AND Travis Kelce is set to make his big movie debut!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's looking at what Peter Dutton is trying to achieve by using the question of Gazan refugees as a political weapon. He's also joined by Larry Emdur fresh from his Gold Logie win, to take us inside what actually goes on behind-the-scenes of a Logie campaign.  LINKS Follow Larry Emdur on Instagram @larryemdur Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Fo...