Sky News Australia Update

Homicide detectives investigate the discovery of a human torso on Sydney’s North Shore, two women are arrested over alleged drug trafficking in Melbourne. Plus, NSW faces a billion-dollar budget shortfall as the property market slows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Lamarre-Condon denies fabricating evidence in his murder trial, the big four banks face a parliamentary inquiry in Canberra. Plus, tens of thousands of homes remain without power in southeast Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Jones confirms 19 of its 38 stores will be closing down by the end of the year, former Victorian CFMEU boss John Setka has been expelled from the union that he led for 12 years. Plus, the PM marks Remembrance Day in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major development is expected in the case involving four Sydney Swans players, the AFP warns of rising radicalisation among teenagers. Plus, House Republicans vote down an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senior US Army soldier is arrested by counter-terror police in the UK, Australian household power prices are forecast to nearly double over three years. Plus, two people are in hospital after a light plane crashes into a car near Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COP31 Summit in Turkey is pushing for greater global electrification of energy and less reliance on fossil fuels, Qantas is preparing to axe up to 850 workers. Plus, the teenage victim of a Sydney school stabbing is now fighting for his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas cuts 850 jobs in a deal with a technology consultancy, Jim Chalmers faces criticism over the opening of the ATO’s $138 million Canberra office. Plus, an oil tanker bursts into flames off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney school stabbing victim fights for life as the alleged attacker prepares to face court, the Coalition and One Nation look set to preference one another in Victoria. Plus, Russell Brand sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson promises new sentencing laws, the government backtracks on Victoria Barracks sale. Plus, major New Zealand parties in election deadlock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has backtracked on its plans to sell Sydney's Victoria Barracks, a man has been charged in connection to the death of a delivery driver in Melbourne's CBD. Plus, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is under an independent investigation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Albanese government walks back its plan to sell off a piece of Australia's military history, Canberra questions the rollout of data centres across Australia. Plus, serious union corruption concerns are casting a cloud over Victoria's election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has suggested moving rowing events to Sydney for the 2032 Olympics, an Australian-developed vaccine could offer new protection from a heart disease. Plus, China has launched its latest mission to Antarctica. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least six people have been killed in a shooting in Poland, Anthony Albanese is expected to sway Donald Trump into ending the war with Iran. Plus, Israel President Isaac Herzog has picked Gadi Eisenkot over Benjamin Netanyahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An armed man has been arrested in Washington DC reportedly planning to kill President Donald Trump, collapsed retailer David Jones has stopped selling gift cards from today. Plus, a Van Gogh painting is expected to set a world auction record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan Markle's father has been charged for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material, several media outlets in Europe have reported receiving bomb threats. Plus, life-threatening flooding has occurred in a Tennessee city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman shot in the Bondi massacre last year has died 11 months later from injuries relating to the attack, Helen Haines is in a stable condition weeks after the alleged attack outside her office. Plus, an Ebola case has arrived in the UK.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major Australian bank warns unemployment could hit a near-decade high. Annastacia Palaszczuk’s former partner granted mediation with his alleged rape victim. Plus, Elon Musk’s business empire takes a Wall Street hit after the US midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexually assaulting three women. Jim Chalmers pushes for new policies to boost productivity. Plus, Ben Carroll comes under pressure over his refusal to take part in a Victorian leaders debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Pickering has been caught out after failing to recall the RBA's latest interest rate hike, NAB has reported a fall in annual profit. Plus, police are investigating an alleged theft by two men who appeared to impersonate officers in Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 40 killed in a Russian strike on a Ukrainian village as rescue crews search for the missing. Civics education to become compulsory for Years 9 and 10. Plus, fresh allegations emerge in the case involving Helen Haines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A damning inquiry labels AUKUS the worst and riskiest defence decision in Australia’s history, four economists call for an overhaul of Victoria’s finances amid soaring debt. Plus, David Jones edges closer to collapse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrats defeat the Republicans to take control of US Congress, mortgage holders are reeling after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates to an 18-year high. Plus, police are investigating a cybersecurity breach at New South Wales Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second Darwin teenager charged with terrorism offences. NSW Health investigates a cyber security breach. Plus, the Federal Police uncover a $235 million network of alleged NDIS and welfare fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australians confirmed among the victims of Spain’s deadly train collision. Mortgage holders face further pressure after the Reserve Bank’s rate rise. Plus, specialist security squads to patrol Victorian polling booths amid election tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.