The Update

AFL star Dustin Martin has announced he'll be hanging up the footy boots, after fifteen years at Richmond.  Several U-S personnel have reportedly been injured after a suspected rocket attack on an American military base in Iraq. AND Aussie Tones and I has revealed which fellow singer broke into her Las Vegas home!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noemie Fox wins the Kayak Cross Tens of thousands of children affected by housing crisis The Hockeyroos out of the Games And why the yellow Wiggle has suffered loneliness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is calling for calm -- after Australia's terror threat level was lifted from possible to probable. More than 100-billion-dollars has been wiped from the value of Australia's sharemarket over two days. And It seems Kanye's "bad blood" with Taylor Swift isn't any closer to being resolved! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage holders are crossing their fingers for a interest rates cut - with the Reserve Bank to meet today.  The search continues for a fisherman, believed to have been taken by a crocodile in far North Queensland.  AND Justin Bieber has taken to Instagram to show off baby mumma Hayley Bieber!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia claims silver and bronze in the high jump The death toll from Melbourne's legionnaire's outbreak climbs The search for a NSW man taken in a suspected crocodile attack continues Zac Efron rushed to hospital after incident at Ibiza pool See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tough new rules are being considered in a bid to stamp out gambling problems IOC shuts down calls to ban boxers Trump and Harris at odds over where to debate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dentists are calling for more funding as figures reveal a dental affordability crisis Australia's five star food labelling system is under fire from health experts Kamala Harris secures enough votes for White House Run See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Minister is demanding an apology from Israel. The U-S President has met Americans freed in a prisoner swap deal involving Russia and several European nations. And Drew Barrymore has been spotted taking in the sights at Sydney's Taronga Zoo with her two daughters! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Police say they expect to make more arrests, over a plot to smuggle almost 900-kilos of methamphetamine into Australia. Refugees who have fled war in Gaza could soon be allowed to stay in Australia permanently under a new visa pathway.   AND Cardi B has made a major family announcement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia claims a podium finish in the 20 K walk The Federal Government to offer a new Visa pathway top Palestinians A points fest to open Round 22 of the NRL And a Britney Spears biopic in the works for Universal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is increasingly concerned about the welfare of Australians in Lebanon. The Matildas have sensationally parted ways with coach Tony Gustavsson after being bundled out of the games. And Aussie music icon John Farnham is going viral across the U-S See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe gives us the real story on the NSW Labor conference, why corporates getting involved in activism could be (and often is!) counter-productive to the cause, and we hear from Fulbright Scholar, journalist and author, Misha Zelinksky. LINKS Learn more about Misha Zelinsky and his new book 'The Sun Will Rise' at mishazelinsky.com.au   Read Daily Telegraph Joe's column here Follow @joe_hi...

British police have charged a 17-year-old boy over the stabbing murder of three girls in Northern England.  Donald Trump is being accused of racism after comments made about Kamala Harris.  AND Post Malone has collaborated with a number of country artists for his new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Jess Fox has become the most decorated paddler of all time Australian beef being investigated in Chinese doping saga Fears for escalation of the war in the Middle East And Saturday Night Live to welcome back Maya Rudolph as US Vice President See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer concedes Australia's inflation rate remains "sticky". The political leader of terrorist group HAMAS has been assassinated in Iran.  And Kylie Minogue has hit the clubs in Ibiza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Airlines has grounded all 737 services, but regional flights unaffected Taylor Swift devastated by UK stabbing at dance party in her honour Westpac unveils new technology, for stamping out impersonation fraud Disappointment for Australia in Paris And Alec Baldwin is back at work, after his Rust court victory     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says he'll consider "any proposal" to ensure the future of Rex. Just hours before it was set to begin and the men's Triathlon in Paris has been postponed. And Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax has been taken to hospital following a terrifying crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some concerning news, with human trafficking and slavery hitting an all-time high in Australia.  The British PM has broken his silence after two children were killed in a horror stabbing. AND Lady Gaga has dropped a personal bombshell!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Ariarne Titmus to the gold medal in the 200 metres freestyle in Paris Unions pushing for reproductive leave for women in the workplace Cam Zurhaar signs with North Melbourne for another five seasons And Deadpool and Wolverine killing it at the Box Office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Federal ministry has met for the first time after a swearing-in ceremony in Canberra. The coronial inquest into the Wieambilla shooting that left two police officers and a neighbour dead has started in Brisbane. And Lady Gaga is engaged  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A broadcaster for Eurosport has removed one of its commentators, after a sexist comment about the Aussie women's relay team.  The Governor General has sworn-in Prime Minister Albanese's new cabinet following his weekend-reshuffle. AND Ben Affleck has further fuelled divorce rumours, purchasing a new multi-million dollar home in LA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics have slammed the Paris experiment to hold opening ceremony on water Protestors interrupt the PM at ALP conference Donald Trump vows to continue outdoor rallies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain hasn't dampened spirits of Aussie athletes in Paris  Investigations into arson attacks in France continue Trump meets with Israel's leader as calls for ceasefire grow   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hours before the opening ceremony of the games in and France's high-speed rail network has been hit arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system. Australia could have a new Home Affairs Minister by next week, with the PM preparing a cabinet reshuffle. And Ice Spice has hit out at rude claims that Taylor Swift only befriended her for clout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

A 14 year-old South Australian boy has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Detectives.  Australian Olympic officials have decided to allow a controversial swimming coach to stay with the team in Paris. AND Taylor Swift has revealed she's the godmother of a Hollywood IT-couple's kids.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.