The Update

Kamala Harris due to concede, later this morning Australia's expensive drug habit escalates, despite higher cost of living Why AJ Brimson looks set to be cleared of a betting breach by the NRL And the big names who supported Kamala Harris, fall silent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States  -- after clinching victory in two key swing states. Emergency legislation to “protect community safety” will be introduced to Parliament. And Taylor Swift is into thrifting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US election is underway, with some polling places extending voting hours due to bomb threats. Unions are pushing for a rate cut, to provide some cost-of-living relief for families, ahead of Christmas. AND Robert Irwin has posted an unusual collaboration with a member of the Royal family!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a campaign lasting more than a year, it's finally election day in the US 98 percent of Aussies doing it tough heading into Christmas Alex De Minaur qualifies for the ATP Finals in Turin And the Queen Consort out of action with a chest infection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knight's Choice has won this year's Melbourne Cup, under sunny skies at Flemington. The RBA has kept interest rates on hold, for its eighth board meeting in a row. And Lady Gaga has sung for Kamala Harris as Americans head to the polls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 600 million dollar plan has been unveiled by the Federal Government, in a bid to recruit and retain defence personnel. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make their final pitches ahead of the US election.  AND Tributes are flowing after the death of a music titan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day of searching will begin shortly for an 11-year-old boy missing off the coast A 600 million dollar plan to boost defence personnel  Vauban and Buckaroo the favourites for today's Melbourne Cup And American music icon Quincy Jones, has died at the age of 91.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two independent M-Ps say they're giving up their membership of Qantas and Virgin V-I-P lounges, amid furore over free flight upgrades. The U-S presidential race is drawing to a close. And Lady Gaga is the latest celeb to support Kamala Harris on her socials See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese admits his staff may have asked Qantas for upgrades on his behalf. The search continues for an 11yr old boy, who was swept out to sea on NSW's Central Coast. AND Aussie sweetheart Margot Robbie has welcomed her first child!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five people have died across a truck fire, and two house fires, in NSW, Victoria and Queensland The US election too tight to call, less than 2 days out from the poll Horses trained by Chris Waller and Cairon Maher dominate the Melbourne Cup field And a massive welcomed for Ariana Grande in Sydney!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has announced he'll slash student loans by up to 20 percent  Virgin accuses politicians of ignoring taxpayer funded airfare rules Harris and Trump neck and neck in the final days of the White House race  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister commits to election promise to lift the salary threshold to pay back student loans Fresh calls to reopen an investigation into an accident involving former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews  Tax payers could now be forced to foot the legal bill for accused murderer Beau Lamarre Condon.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Lopez has delivered an impassioned speech in support of Kamala Harris at a rally in Las Vegas. A Greens Senator is hailing her victory in the FederaL Court as a landmark moment for those who experience racism. And Mariah Carey season has officially started.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government could slash the student debt scheme, as a sweetener ahead of next year's election.  Three people will remain behind bars, for rorting the N-D-I-S of $5.8 million dollars.  AND Coldplay has welcomed an iconic 80's Hollywood star to the stage in Melbourne! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 158 people have been confirmed dead following devastating flash flooding in Spain's Valencia region Three people jailed over a multi-million dollar fraud against the NDIS and ATO The NRL Bulldogs terminate the contract of Josh Addo-Carr, due to drugs While AFL club Melbourne, has drug worries of its own And Coldplay continues its Music of the Spheres tour in Melbourne See omnystudio.com/l...

Optus is apologising to all customers affected by inappropriate retail sale practices. A Coalition frontbencher has confirmed she is carrying out an audit of her flight upgrades. And  Olivia Rodrigo has broken her silence on the terrifying Melbourne onstage incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst all the travel drama surrounding the PM at the moment, we take a look to see whether he has done something, if anything wrong? Plus! The Dems just can't get it right, Donald keeps handing them ammunition and they just keep shooting themselves in the foot, we 'll let you know about the latest democratic debacle.  And the US hot button issue that has reared it's head in the QLD State Election...

Australia's mental health sector is in a dire state, with a new report showing the number of available beds for patients nationwide has fallen to its lowest level. Anthony Albanese has issued his strongest denial yet that he requested flight upgrades from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce during his time as Transport Minister.  AND A new song by the late Liam Payne set to be released this week will be...

Police in SA are looking into whether squalor and neglect caused the death of a woman with disabilities, in Port Augusta A major flood wreaks havoc in Spain The Brisbane Heat turn up the temperature in the Women's BBL And Guy Sebastian steps down from The Voice to focus on his own music career See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer has welcomed the latest economic data -- revealing Australia's inflation has dropped to its lowest level in about four years! A decision not to investigate six officials over Robodebt, is being reconsidered. And Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz have called it quits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flowers have been laid at a school in Melbourne's East for a student, killed in a tragic accident. Inflation has slowed to it's lowest level since the height of the pandemic - falling back into target range for the first time since 2021.  AND A favourite Hollywood IT couple have reportedly called it quits!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A child has been killed after a car crashed through a school fence in Melbourne A man will face court today, charged over a car smash in SA, which killed two children Mass casualties in Northern Gaza, after Israel's latest airstrike Code wars heat up between union and league And Coldplay to kick off their Aussie tour in Melbourne tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A damning report into Australia's handling of the pandemic has been handed down -- finding the response was inadequate. The P-M maintains he's been transparent in his dealings with Qantas. And Supermodel Giselle Bundchen is pregnant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A toddler has died in Bali, his parents say it's a tragic accident Another woman has been killed, allegedly at the hands of her partner Cameron Bancroft still in contention for India tour, despite ordinary Shield form And Timothee Chalamet delights fans in New York City See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government insists in-roads are being made to bring down the cost of living -- ahead of the release of new inflation data.  New South Wales meantime has come last of the States in Commbank's economic report card of Australia -- thanks to a slowing and expensive housing market. And Ariana Grande is the latest celeb to back Kamala Harris in the race for the White House telling her 376 million In...