The Update

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...

First report released from the Domestic Violence Commissioner Controversial influencer Andrew Tate being investigated for  more  crimes Ron Coote named the 14th rugby league immortal And the entire archive of rock historian Glen A Baker, to be auctioned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barack Obama concedes the upcoming US election will be tight! Aussies are being urged to treat domestic violence with the same seriousness as terrorism. And Taylor Swift has lifted the lid on her ERAS tour in her new music video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J-Lo has officially ended her marriage to Ben Affleck, after months of speculation the couple were heading for a split.  A landmark report into domestic violence is being handed down in Federal Parliament today. AND A new defence treaty has been finalised between Australia and Indonesia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enthusiastic address from Joe Biden during the Democratic National Convention The big banks move to slash interest rates on term deposits World number one tennis player Jannick Sinner cleared of steroid use And a new project for a star of Stranger Things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S President has been welcomed with cheers ...  chants and a standing ovation at the Democratic National Convention. Australia and Indonesia will hold more joint military exercises under a soon-to-be-signed defence treaty. And Taylor Swift has apparently hit back at claims by Donald Trump that she endorses him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government has caved into demands from the Opposition, in a bid to pass legislation forcing the construction arm of the CFMEU into administration. New data has revealed how Social Media is influencing people's financial decisions. AND Shiloh Jolie has officially changed her name!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has approved a ceasefire proposal; ball now in Hamas's court Brittany Higgins excused from giving evidence in Linda Reynolds defamation case A shock defect from Aussie Olympic medallist And the death of a long-running, veteran talk show host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor and the Coalition have struck compromise over legislation -- which will force the C-F-M-E-U into administration. Medical experts are raising serious-concerns about the effect of social media on children as-young-as-Seven. And  Doja Cat has been spotted packing on the PDA during a London date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impacts of Long COVID on our economy, have been laid bare in a new study.  There's concern about the effect of TikTok on children's brain-development, with confirmation it's dominating their screen-time. AND Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur is sticking to his tattoo promise, getting inked live on TV!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ceasefire looking unlikely in Gaza, with Hamas failing to send delegate to official talks The trend from city to bush is continuing, according to latest data The Hawks on the brink of a return to finals footy Larry Emdur, Boy Swallows World and Utopia the big winners at TV's Night of Nights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16 year old boy has appeared in court on charges related to terrorist acts Cash injection to help households go green Alarming new figures reveal a spike in kids skipping breakfast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's peak medical body says patients shouldn't panic as hospital continue to struggle with IV drip fluid shortage The number of Aussies struggling to pay their power bills skyrockets   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of people have gathered at a school on the Gold Coast, to honour the life of 10-year-old murder victim Sophie Wang.  Five people have been arrested over the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.  AND Swifties have lost it over the pop star's latest A-list guest at her show at Wembley Stadium in London! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has experienced deadliest 12 months on our roads, in 12 years Kids Helpline says bullying is rife in our schools Injury woes for Panthers super star Nathan Cleary And charges laid over the death of Matthew Perry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced it will guarantee all regional flight bookings for REX customers. More Aussies are actively looking for a job -- according to the latest unemployment data. And here's the reason why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won't be walking down the aisle soon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe is joined by Sky News' Paul Murray to share his insight (... cough obsession...)  with what's really happening in the US. Joe also has the Real Story on Paul Keating's latest controversy, plus an exclusive look at how The Jacqui Lambie Network is seeking to expand her influence... LINKS Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @...

Australia's unemployment rate has climbed from four-point-one, to four-point-two percent as the economy continues to slow down. Police are now looking at TikTok videos made by a Gold Coast mother, before she allegedly murdered her daughter. AND Rumours continue to swirl that Prince Harry and wife Meghan could be stripped of their royal titles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie girl identified as victim of random attack in Leicester Square MPox declared Global Public Health Emergency South Africa to rest its stars, in second Test against Australia And Usher takes a break, with his home town missing out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M insists he has full confidence in Australia's security agencies to properly screen refugees from Gaza. A mother was not required to appear in court after being charged with murdering her daughter on the Gold Coast. And Taylor Swift has thrown a wrap party for her ERAS tour crew in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest NAPLAN results have been released - with one in three students not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations. A 46 year old woman will front a Gold Coast court this morning, after being charged with the murder of her 10 year old daughter. AND Halle Berry has revealed just how dangerous the acting profession is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman in custody in Queensland, following death of 10-year-old girl Flood watches in place for parts of the East Coast Alexei Popyrin joins tennis royalty, after big win And Banksy continues painting animals around London     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer has welcomed the latest wages data -- showing pay packets grew four-point-one per cent for the year to June. The helicopter pilot behind a deadly chopper crash has been identified as a Kiwi. And Donald Trump has sat down with Elon Musk    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's now believed the person who was piloting the helicopter, which crashed into a hotel in Cairns, used to work for the chopper company. A man's been arrested in London, over a stabbing attack on a girl and her mother. AND Miley Cyrus has been elevated to Disney legend status! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inquiries are underway to determine if deaths of man and woman in Sydney were DV related  A man charged over a Neo-Nazi protest in Brisbane Our flag bearers named for the Paralympics And Jimmy Kimmel shares why he's knocked back hosting duties for the Oscars   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.