The Update

The world has been left in shock this morning - after the death of former One Direction band member Liam Payne.  Ukraine is welcoming Australia's decision to donate almost its entire fleet of ageing tanks to the war effort against Russia.  AND Cameron Diaz has opened up about quitting Hollywood!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huge show today! I catch up with political mastermind Tim Gleason, who lets us know who will win the US election.  Delve into the possibility that the Greens are being infiltrated by terrorist apologists. Plus, what I won't be talking about is Albo's new house... LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Go...

A small community near the Victoria-South Australia border cops devastating hailstorm  WA man pleads guilty to setting fire to house, with partner and kids inside A school north of Brisbane in damage control, over a student's "rape" list A footy star caught up in Bali with his fiancee, and their newly arrived, premature son And a glimpse of Prince William's new doco, working on a program to end ho...

The P-M says his government wants to make sure Aussie consumers are getting a "fair deal" The Reserve Bank has dropped a big hint about likely interest rate cuts! And It seems music fans are keen on a BRAT summer with Laneway Festival in Sydney and Melbourne a sellout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie icon Ned Brockman has pulled off a mammoth feat this morning, running over 16-hundred kilometres around Sydney Olympic Park over 12 and a half days.  The Consumer Watchdog is being called-on to investigate Qantas, over flight fees and sustainability claims. AND The Victoria's Secret fashion show has made it's return!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US threatens to cut military support to Israel, in face of humanitarian crisis in Gaza Federal investment in a national Aerial Firefighting Fleet The Socceroos manage a point, in their clash with Japan And Oasis proving to be a red hot ticket, with shows selling out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary television journalist George Negus has died, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. The Opposition says Labor's plan to clamp down on debit card surcharges lacks substance. And Oasis has added a fifth and final show due to massive demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans to scrap unreasonable debit card and credit card surcharges have been revealed by the Albanese Government.  Australian's are being warned not to travel to Israel or Palestinian territories as conflict escalates in the Middle East.  AND P Diddy's legal woes continue... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war escalates between Israel and Hezbollah Four people charged with animal abuse following public protest Jarryd Hayne back in a rugby league environment And charges against Kamahl, dismissed, due to mental health  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal officials don't believe a man arrested near a Donald Trump rally was likely to be planning an assassination attempt. A third of jobs are in shortage across the country -- but it's a slight improvement on last year.  And King Charles is set to put the royal back into Royal Randwick amid plans for a cameo at Saturdays Everest Day   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US authorities have arrested a man outside a Trump campaign rally in California - who was allegedly armed with several weapons.  The latest opinion poll is being played down by senior ministers, despite the Coalition edging ahead of Labor.  AND Ariana Grande has showed off her impersonation skills while hosting Saturday Night Live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fifth UN peacekeeper has been injured, fuelling tensions with Israel A regional town in NSW inundated by white supremacists at the weekend Brodie Kostecki claims his first Bathurst 1000 And Dennis Quaid throws his support behind Donald Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of Australia's Premiers have declined an invitation to attend a reception for Charles and Camilla Last government funded evacuation flight leaves Lebanon PM outlines agenda for next election See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities have gathered across the country to mark 22 years since the Bali terror attacks Woman critical after another dog mauling Spike in asylum applications by international students  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media platforms will be responsible for placing restrictions on children and teens. Australians in Lebanon are being warned - this weekend could be their last chance to get out. And Ariana Grande is coming to Australia ahead of her highly-anticipated screen adaptation of the musical Wicked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 time grand slam winner, Rafael Nadal, has announced his retirement after a few frustrating years with injury A man charged with murdering his wife and manipulating the crime scene A race against time to repair the car of the Supercars Championship leader ahead of qualifying at the Bathurst 1000 And major transport delays for Melbourne fans of Olivia Rodrigo   See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Destructive winds, heavy rain and tornadoes are lashing Florida's west coast as Hurricane Milton makes landfall. Confirmation that Blake Wilson was drunk when he crashed the helicopter he was flying into the roof of a Cairns hotel. And Taylor Swift has dug deep to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albo's in hot water after an insult went wrong - but does all the outrage get in the way of the point? Plus my thoughts on the provocative decision to protest on October 7th, and I'm joined by Chris Uhlmann on the enviro-friendly changes that it turns out aren't that enviro-friendly. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novap...

Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida at 249 km/h just a fortnight after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc there A Perth woman has been jailed for life, for the murder of her partner The Socceroos are hoping new Coach Popovic is just the tonic the team needs, against China tonight And a star of the OG The Office, announces she's beaten cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman has launched a new political party, called "Australia's Voice". The federal government is defending its visa screening processes. And There's a Brat summer on the horizon with Charlie xcx set to headline Laneway Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has returned to the floor of Parliament, to apologise for derogatory comments made during a fiery debate with the Shadow Minister.  more emotional scenes at SYDNEY airport overnight, after two more mercy flights from Lebanon touched on AUSSIE soil. AND A lucky fan has had a chance encounter with a pop star on the streets of Melbourne! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Lebanon Parliament trying to secure ceasefire with Israel A monster hurricane barrels towards the already-decimated Florida Coast Our Aussie women continue their outstanding start to the T-20 World Cricket Cup And Olivia Rodrigo out and about ahead of her first Melbourne show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader has refused to back the federal government's motion on the Middle East conflict. Latest economic data shows a small jump in consumer confidence over the past seven days, following a decline the previous week. And Lady Gaga has opened-up about her biggest inspirations!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opposition is standing firm against the Federal Government's so-called 'Help to Buy" scheme. A second mercy flight carrying Australians and their families out of Lebanon will arrive in Sydney later today.  AND Taylor Swift have put those breakup rumours with Travis Kelce to bed!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emotional scenes at Sydney Airport, as hundreds of Aussies touch down on home soil from Lebanon Members of Australia's Jewish community have gathered across the country, to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks New polling shows Anthony Albanese remains Australia's preferred Prime Minister Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.