The Update

Australia's “right to disconnect” laws have officially kicked into effect today. Airlines could soon be forced to refund passengers for cancelled flights - under new reforms being outlined in an Aviation White Paper.  AND Ed Sheeran has welcomed an Aussie star on stage with him in Romania!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Force and Victoria police foil major meth importation ring Queenslanders told again they won't be getting a new stadium for Brisbane 2032 The Sharks leapfrog the Panthers into third place on the NRL ladder And the latest hidden talent of Chris Hemsworth, revealed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a bruising result for Labor in the Northern Territory, with a landslide win for the Country Liberal Party. A police officer has been stabbed, a man tasered and two others injured following a serious car crash at Engadine in in Sydney's south. And Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza amid the resumption of ceasefire talks in Cairo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least three people have been killed, and four others injured in a mass stabbing at a music festival in Germany. Just hours after withdrawing from the US presidential race, Robert F Kennedy Jr has endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in Arizona.  Australia's big banks and credit card giants accused of pocketing "kickbacks" from everyday transactions.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic Presidential Nomination. The C-F-M-E-U has been placed into administration "effective immediately"  And Meghan Thee Stallion to host this years MTV VMA's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A humpack whale that became trapped in rope in Sydney Harbour has finally been freed after a lengthy rescue mission. All state and territory branches of the construction union - the CFMEU - have now been formally placed into administration. AND Channing Tatum has revealed his unexpected obsession with an Aussie actor   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Industrial action from aircraft refuellers today, likely to cause delays Australian man, Shane Ramsey, now in Perth hospital after transfer from Bali \ Urgent whale rescuing mission in Sydney harbour Wests Tigers have a rare win in the NRL And Oprah continues the star power at the Democratic National Convention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey has spoken to the party faithful at the Democratic National Convention. The Federal Government says new mums and dads will be thousands of dollars better off by the time they retire, under changes to paid parental leave. And Chris Martin has covered a Taylor Swift song at his concert in Vienna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superannuation will now be paid on paid parental leave, under legislation being introduced into Federal Parliament. An Australian holidaymaker, critically-injured in an accident in Bali, is being brought home on a medical evacuation flight today. AND Travis Kelce is set to make his big movie debut!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's looking at what Peter Dutton is trying to achieve by using the question of Gazan refugees as a political weapon. He's also joined by Larry Emdur fresh from his Gold Logie win, to take us inside what actually goes on behind-the-scenes of a Logie campaign.  LINKS Follow Larry Emdur on Instagram @larryemdur Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Fo...

First report released from the Domestic Violence Commissioner Controversial influencer Andrew Tate being investigated for  more  crimes Ron Coote named the 14th rugby league immortal And the entire archive of rock historian Glen A Baker, to be auctioned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barack Obama concedes the upcoming US election will be tight! Aussies are being urged to treat domestic violence with the same seriousness as terrorism. And Taylor Swift has lifted the lid on her ERAS tour in her new music video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J-Lo has officially ended her marriage to Ben Affleck, after months of speculation the couple were heading for a split.  A landmark report into domestic violence is being handed down in Federal Parliament today. AND A new defence treaty has been finalised between Australia and Indonesia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enthusiastic address from Joe Biden during the Democratic National Convention The big banks move to slash interest rates on term deposits World number one tennis player Jannick Sinner cleared of steroid use And a new project for a star of Stranger Things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S President has been welcomed with cheers ...  chants and a standing ovation at the Democratic National Convention. Australia and Indonesia will hold more joint military exercises under a soon-to-be-signed defence treaty. And Taylor Swift has apparently hit back at claims by Donald Trump that she endorses him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government has caved into demands from the Opposition, in a bid to pass legislation forcing the construction arm of the CFMEU into administration. New data has revealed how Social Media is influencing people's financial decisions. AND Shiloh Jolie has officially changed her name!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has approved a ceasefire proposal; ball now in Hamas's court Brittany Higgins excused from giving evidence in Linda Reynolds defamation case A shock defect from Aussie Olympic medallist And the death of a long-running, veteran talk show host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor and the Coalition have struck compromise over legislation -- which will force the C-F-M-E-U into administration. Medical experts are raising serious-concerns about the effect of social media on children as-young-as-Seven. And  Doja Cat has been spotted packing on the PDA during a London date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impacts of Long COVID on our economy, have been laid bare in a new study.  There's concern about the effect of TikTok on children's brain-development, with confirmation it's dominating their screen-time. AND Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur is sticking to his tattoo promise, getting inked live on TV!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ceasefire looking unlikely in Gaza, with Hamas failing to send delegate to official talks The trend from city to bush is continuing, according to latest data The Hawks on the brink of a return to finals footy Larry Emdur, Boy Swallows World and Utopia the big winners at TV's Night of Nights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16 year old boy has appeared in court on charges related to terrorist acts Cash injection to help households go green Alarming new figures reveal a spike in kids skipping breakfast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's peak medical body says patients shouldn't panic as hospital continue to struggle with IV drip fluid shortage The number of Aussies struggling to pay their power bills skyrockets   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of people have gathered at a school on the Gold Coast, to honour the life of 10-year-old murder victim Sophie Wang.  Five people have been arrested over the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.  AND Swifties have lost it over the pop star's latest A-list guest at her show at Wembley Stadium in London! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has experienced deadliest 12 months on our roads, in 12 years Kids Helpline says bullying is rife in our schools Injury woes for Panthers super star Nathan Cleary And charges laid over the death of Matthew Perry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced it will guarantee all regional flight bookings for REX customers. More Aussies are actively looking for a job -- according to the latest unemployment data. And here's the reason why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won't be walking down the aisle soon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.