The Update

Anthony Albanese insists he does know Labor's six NDIS policy points Qld toddler improving after being left in childcare minivan near Rockhampton  WHO says actual death toll from COVID may be double the official figures Amber Heard giving evidence for a second day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leader of the Solomon Islands says he's offended at the lack of trust being shown towards his nation, following its deal with China The EU to ban all Russian oil, if voting members can agree Round 9 of the NRL kicks off tonight, with Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds to face-off with his old club, the Bunnies, for the first time. Comedian, Dave Chapelle, tackled by a man with a replica pistol, in...

A 3yo girl is fighting for life after she was left in minivan in Rockhampton PM and Opposition Leader to pitch to the business sector Ukrainian President confirms he's lost contact with troops at Mariupol steel plant Amber Heard takes the stand in defamation trial  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW records another 21 deaths from Covid All three Trbojevic brothers to play in NRL together for the first time this Saturday International Olympic bosses checking out Brisbane ahead of the 2032 games Kid Laroi wins big at the APRA awards in Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of the big four banks have moved on rates NSW public school teachers walk off the job demanding better pay $12 billion for Vic healthcare in state budget Judge rejects Amber Heard's motion to dismiss defamation claims against her  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First interest rate rise since 2010 Covid deaths on the rise in NSW and Victoria Calls for the NRL grand final to be played like a Super Bowl event, in different cities Blake Lively one of the best dressed on the Met Gala red carpet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nervous wait for mortgage holders with RBA tipped to lift rates One in 25 Aussie properties uninsurable by 2030 due to worsening climate change Tasmania Jackjumpers through to NBL finals series  Amber Heard fires her PR team as defamation trial continues   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pre-election promises continue, with health today's major focus Why competitive video gaming could be a contender for the Brisbane Olympics Karl Lawton takes the early guilty plea for a grade 3 dangerous throw  Neighbours confirms Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will return for the finale   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newspoll shows Labor leads the Coalition two-party preferred 53-47 Ukraine's President says he's concerned Russia could use nuclear weapons Qantas to announce the world's longest non-stop flights from Australia, to EU and US AND .. Rhianna has moved to quash rumours her and A$AP Rocky are over  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor is promising an easier path for homebuyers to enter the market with a radical scheme being launched A new Australian Olympic Committee president Parramatta's Darwin nightmare in the NRL  Kyle and Jason return to Neighbours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition is promising to cut the cost of medicines in an overhaul of the PBS While Labor is promising a MyGov website user audit Boris Becker jailed for two years NRL premiers Penrith remain undefeated  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power prices take centre stage for both parties TOYOTA is recalling 26-thousand vehicles, citing a potential software fault. And  Fiji is relaxing Covid entry requirement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 24 thousand QANTAS customers have signed a petition calling for better customer service The US President asks Congress for another 33 billion US dollars to aid Ukraine NSW Premier set to meet with NRL to discuss future locations of grand finals Mission Impossible 7 due out July, 2023, to be named Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning PART ONE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Scott Morrison remains confident his party will win the upcoming election, regardless of whether the Reserve Bank raises interest rates. Labor reassures voters it would take a strong stance on border protection if it wins office. Telstra ordered to repay $1.7M for over-charging thousands of customers. In sport, international rugby league to return to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time sinc...

The Reserve Bank is expected to lift interest rates following the highest CPI jump in more than 20 years Researchers are testing micro doses of the active ingredient in magic mushrooms to see if it helps depression Iga Swiatek to miss the Madrid Open after 23 straight match wins Lady Gaga has a new song dropping on May 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is defending his government's economic management following higher than expected inflation figures. Australia has committed more military support to Ukraine. New reports detail horrifying conditions inside aged care homes across Australia. In sport, two English Premier League clubs heading down under this year. And in entertainment news, Madonna splits from younger beau. See omn...

Cost of living pressures on the rise $250 payments being handed out to low income earners to east cost of living pressures Newcastle centre Dane Gagai out for a month with injury Amber Heard accused of personality disorders by psychiatrist at Depp defamation hearing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he won't canvass what Australia would do if China builds a military base in our region. WA to rejoin the rest of the country with mask mandates and capacity limits at venues to be scrapped. More than six million Aussies to receive payments to ease the cost of living. In sport, Justin Langer overlooked for England coaching role. And in entertainment news, Harry St...

Fresh calls for free university education for all Australians A Japanese woman, believed world's oldest person, has died aged 119 Melbourne puts on a record win over the Warriors in ANZAC Day NRL action The bitter court saga continues between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has commemorated Anzac Day with Dawn services attended in person for the first time in 2 years Financial figures on Election promises revealed Emmanuel Macron re-elected French president Melbourne's AFL premiership defence looking solid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll from a Russian missile strike on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa has reportedly risen to eight, including a three month old baby. NSW Police are appealing for information after a man was kidnapped and assaulted in Westmead last night. Victoria's $580 million COVID quarantine facility has doubled its capacity, just as demand for beds is expected to plummet. See omnystudio.com/listen...

The Kremlin says the United Nations secretary general will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. Victoria's vaccinated economy has ended after new COVID rules took effect at midnight. A man in Sydney's north-west has been charged after an online child exploitation investigation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labor Leader Says The Election Campaign Is In Good Hands With His Team Queensland Joins NSW And Victoria Easing Covid Restrictions Westpac Fined For Charging Almost 12-Thousand Dead Customers Fees Developments In The Hunt For Madeline McCann's Kidnapper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Shadow Cabinet Ministers to campaign for Labor after Anthony Albanese returns a positive PCR for Covid The Coalition to make a $428 million defence announcement today Victoria scraps isolation requirements for Covid close contracts from midnight ASAP Rocky posts bail after his arrest in alleged connection to an LA shooting     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spike in Covid deaths, to 43 around Australia, in the latest reporting period Russia is attempting to intimidate the west by launching ballistic missile The ATP has condemned Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's grand slam Rapper ASAP Rocky arrested over a shooting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.