The Update

The P-M is hailing the social media ban as a success, as the world-leading measure comes into force. The Federal Opposition argues the rules are clear-cut when it comes to Politician entitlements -- as the independent watchdog audits Anika Wells.  And Taylor Swift enjoys girls night out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leading social media ban for under 16s comes into force in Australia Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses scandal  Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked For Good premiere booted from Lady Gaga concert And Trump slams European leaders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is worried inflation is creeping back up, forcing its hand on interest rates. The telecommunications industry is being accused of protecting itself, following a potential second triple-zero death on the T-P-G network. And This famous couple are very much on again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence has dominated talks between US and Australian Defence and Foreign Ministers in the US Residents on high alert after another day of soaring temperatures across NSW Tsunami alert issued in Japan  And Alex De Minaur takes out the Newcombe Medal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government confirms energy rebates won't be extended. Barnaby Joyce makes official switch to One Nation. And   Mariah Careys iconic Christmas song is back.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natural Disaster declaration issued after Central Coast fires Dramatic scenes at London's Heathrow Airport after pepper spray attack  Coalition suffers a slip in the polls And Lando Norris claims the F1 title  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire crews remain on alert with fears dozens of fires in NSW could flare up again Australia's looming social media ban praised by experts Shoppers warned to be on the look out for porch pirates ahead of Christmas   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place with the mercury set to soar in several states Aussie employees set to be trained in AI Donald Trump honoured by FIFA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications Minister is under fire over yet another taxpayer funded trip. More than 50-billion-dollars will soon be spent each year servicing state and federal government debt.  And This Lady Gaga song named the years best.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's covered AFL stadium in Hobart, will be built late next year An investigation into a fire-fighting plane crash, which sparked a fire during a total fire ban England's Joe Root breaks his Aussie hoodoo And Lady Gaga to get the party started in Melbourne tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate a group of women and children out of Syria. Border Force is remaining tight-lipped about a group of Chinese nationals who arrived in remote WA. And The most streamed Aussie song on Spotify for the year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has started booting Aussie teens from its platforms ahead of the social media ban for under 16s coming into force next week South Australia braces for a day of extreme fire danger Optus hit by more outages And the top streamed artists for 2025 revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures show Australia's economy grew 2-point-1 per cent, over the year to September. Bruce Lehrmann has failed to overturn his defamation loss in his long running legal battle with Network 10.  And Miley Cyrus breaks silence on engagement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have been revealed about Greg Lynn and his past dealings with police, as a gag order expires The eSafety Commissioner issues warning to emerging apps as social media ban looms Inquiry into Crown Estate properties launched And Sam Kerr makes her return on home soil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor has released its A-I blueprint, which includes a 30-million-dollar Safety Institute to monitor and mitigate any risks. One in Three Aussies worker hate heading to their job. And  Taylor Swift releases the trailer for her final Eras Tour show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of Australian households on hardship payment plans climbs A day of weather extremes across the country to mark the first day of summer Another blow for former Prince Andrew And a new frontrunner to take over as 007 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence department will undergo a significant overhaul, to reign-in cost blowouts. Smart cars are increasingly becoming 'weapons on wheels' for perpetrators of domestic violence. And All the details on Taylor Swifts bachelorette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mourners gather in Hong Kong laying floral tributes for the victims of the high-rise inferno as the death toll rises Opposition leader flags tougher tests for migrants Property prices continue to climb  And Oscar Piastri remains in the race for the F1 title   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has married Jodie Haydon in a secret ceremony in Canberra More flight delays expected after urgent safety warning Five boys injured after strong winds launch jumping castle into the air See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put Australia First Demonstrators are set to come face to face with opponents at rallies in Sydney and Melbourne Melbourne Airport evacuated after fire broke out More arrests over the deadly Hong Kong fire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister Says the Coalition Wasn't Willing To Compromise. Slight Improvement In Australia's Housing Affordability.  New Limits To Be Placed On Banks On How Much They Can Lend Prospective Homebuyers. And Celebs In The U-S Mark Thanksgiving On Social Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death toll from the Hong Kong high rise inferno climbs to 83 South east Queensland again smashed by wild weather Go-pro footage to be reviewed after shark attack  The alleged gunman behind the shooting of two US National Guardsmen identified See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he has quit the Nationals, claiming the regional party wants him to leave. Beaches are closed on a stretch of the NSW Mid North Coast, after two people were mauled by a shark.  And Hugh Jackman has gone Insta Official with his new girlfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 people have been killed while hundreds are unaccounted for after a high rise inferno in Hong Kong Winds weather sweeps NSW and Queensland leaving thousands without power Europe follows Australia in implementing minimum age requirements for social media And Robert Irwin crowned Dancing With the Stars US winner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's inflation rate is continuing to creep back up, mainly on the back of higher electricity prices. South Australian police have found no new evidence in their fourth search for missing pre-schooler Gus Lamont And Robert Irwin wins Dancing With The Stars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.