The Update

The March For Australia, held in cities across the country over the weekend, was advertised as a way to unite the country, and stand against mass migration. But there was a darker side to these protests, as far-right extremists were given a platform to share their hateful views. Joe speaks with multicultural community liaison Aisha Amjad about the impact of the demonstrations on migrant communitie...

Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews under fire for attending military parade in China Wife of fugitive could be charged with obstructing police as search in Victoria's high country continues Investigation launched over childcare mix up And finals footy kicks off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Households Opening The Purse Strings On Non Essential Purchases.  Former Labor Premier Daniel Andrews Under Fire For Attending Military Parade In Beijing.  P-M Says It's "Not Accurate" To Suggest There Are Secret Plans To Repatriate ISIS Brides.  AND..  Neo Nazi Thomas Sewell Remanded In Custody After Facing Court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neo-Nazi leader to front court today over alleged attack on a First Nations protest camp ADF specialists have been called in to help in the search for Dezi Freeman While a man accused of holding a tribute sign for the fugitive at a March for Australia rally in Adelaide has been arrested  Izak Rankine issues apology following homophobic slur  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

High profile neo Nazi Thomas Sewell has been taken into custody. The Greens are taking action against Federal M-P Bob Katter over an altercation with a Brisbane journalist.  And Taylor Swift's engagment ring designer breaks silence  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal government moves to ban apps that create nude deepfake images of children Search for alleged police killer in Victoria's high country enters its second week Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel returns to court to overturn convictions And Gen Z battle refuel anxiety at the pump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have urged anyone harbouring fugitive Desi Freeman to come forward. The Opposition Leader has condemned extremist groups for hijacking otherwise peaceful weekend demonstrations. And Katy Perry has silenced her critics after revealing her tour earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Violence has erupted during March for Australia protests across the country  Another major hurdle cleared in the Government's social media ban Hunt for alleged police killer continues And Oscar Piastri extends his championship lead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are continuing to saturate Victoria's Alpine region in their hunt for Dezi Freeman Protestors put on notice as rival rallies are held Trump puts viral death rumours to rest   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive cold front has battered NSW, Vic, and South Australia Search for gunman wanted over police murders, enters fifth day Cities set to be brought to standstill by major events, road closures, and protests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality TV star Matt Wright is vowing to appeal -- after being convicted of hindering the investigation into a deadly chopper crash. Australia Post has bounced back from a multi-million dollar loss in earnings from last year. And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted out at a game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police swarm a street in Victoria's high country as search for alleged police killer continues Iran's Ambassador leaves Australia  Bob Katter refuses to apologise after launching tirade at journalist And Ariana Grande announces tour dates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has described two slain police officers as "heroes" -- as the search for their killer runs into a third day. Strong travel demand has driven a 28 per cent increase in net profit for Qantas amounting to 1-point-6 billion dollars. And Is Ariana Grande touring??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Real Story, Joe breaks down the trifecta of national security issues plaguing Australia this week. Firstly, the curious case of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles' sudden trip to Washington - can he get an audience with the Trump administration. Then, ASIO announced it believed that Iran was the mastermind behind at least two antisemitic attacks...

Landmarks light up in blue for officers killed in ambush in Victoria's high country Two children killed in US school shooting Uber looks to launch service for kids And streets turn red for La Tomatina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former W-A Senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation battle against Brittany Higgins.  The RBA will take into account the latest inflation numbers, which show a big spike in consumer prices. And All the latest around the big Taylor Swift engagment news  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search for a gunman continues after two police officers were killed in an ambush in Victoria's high country Iran denies involvement in two anti-Semtitic attacks on Australian soil IDF wraps up inquiry into strikes on Gaza hospital And wedding bells for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has expelled Iran's ambassador -- after it was revealed the Iranian government directed at least two attacks against the Jewish community. Two Victorian police officers are dead and another wounded in a shooting at a rural property 300 kays north east of Melbourne. And Miley Cyrus has joined forces with Fleetwood Mac. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson to learn her fate on September 8 after plea hearing yesterday  Deputy PM Richard Marles arrives in US for high level defense talks Right to disconnect laws expanded to small business And calls for sperm donors to be paid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government will bring forward its 5 per cent deposit scheme, for all first home buyers. The sole survivor of the deadly lunch which killed three people in Victoria has offered the mushroom cook a message of forgiveness while addressing a court.  And This Superstar is reportedly locked in to perform at the NRL grandfinal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson returns to court for a pre-sentence hearing Record crowds turn out for pro-Palestinian rallies across the country  Good news for first home buyers  And Ukraine marks Independence Day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of pro Palestinian protestors will take to the streets in 37 cities and towns across the country Three stabbed as gang storms a party Hackers target Google See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a day after the AFL defended the character of their Grand Final entertainment choice, Snoop Dogg has made more controversial comments Woolworths staff issued body cameras in a bid to tackle rising violence Lyle Menendez faces parole board a day after his brother was denied freedom   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres will be rolled out later this year. Erik Menendez has been denied parole for three years after making his case for freedom. And Lil Nas X has been arrested after found wandering LA streets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education ministers from across the country to meet to discuss childcare safety reforms Government's economic roundtable wraps up Parts of Australia's east coast remain on flood watch And the fallout from Rankine's homophobic slur continues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.