The Update

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.

Israel Mourns Anniversary Of October Seven Hamas Attacks.  Repatriation Flights Bring Aussies Home From Lebanon.  The Cost Of Groceries Brings Biggest Pain To Family Budgets.  And Baby Boomers Living Longer -- But Suffering Worse Health Than Peers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of two Qantas mercy flights are en route to Cyprus - to pick up stranded Aussie's citizens fleeing Lebanon. Meanwhile...Renewed fighting has broken out between Israel and Hezbollah, with the Lebanese militant group firing rockets into northern Israel.  AND Madonna has made a heartbreaking family announcement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penrith makes it four straight NRL premierships One year on from the deadly attack which prompted war in Gaza Fears for a missing babysitter after a house fire in Queensland The Roosters beat the Sharks to claim the NRL-W championship And a slow start at the box office for the Joker 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Australians have arrived in Cyprus after fleeing Lebanon Calls to change Daylight Saving time change New Zealand rocked by strong earthquake See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has chartered two flights to help Aussies flee warzone Qantas customers caught up in cyber theft  The FBI helps foil an Australian terror attack   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Events To Be Staged In Sydney, Melbourne And Adelaide Marking Anniversary Of Oct 7.  Qantas In Talks To Bring Stranded Aussies Home From The Middle East.  Three Men Shot By Police In Sydney And Melbourne.  And Elon Musk To Join Donald Trump At Scene Of Assassination Attempt In Butler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concerns petrol prices in Australia could spike, due to the growing conflict in the Middle East. A new survey shows majority of parents would support a ban on social media for children under 16. AND Eminem has made a major family announcement!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Central Coast Mariners player Angel Torres, will stand trial for rape and related charges, next year, after pleading not guilty  The latest from the battleground in Lebanon More Best and Fairest players named as AFL clubs celebrate season's end And a much-loved TV host dies, after a lengthy battle with Motor Neurone Disease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro-Palestinian Groups Wont Demonstrate In Sydney On Anniversary Of Hamas Attacks.  Hundreds More Seats On Planes For Australians Fleeing Lebanon.  Banks Ordered To Pay Back Up To Two Million Aussies.  And.. The Death Of An 80s Tv Icon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has won the NRL's highest individual honour, crowned the 2024 Dally M medallist. Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has claimed a sixth club best and fairest, taking out the Charles Sutton Medal. AND Carlos Alcaraz has come from a set down to beat world number one Jannick Sinner in the China Open final in Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

In a special episode of The Real Story, Joe is focusing on the escalating crisis in the Middle East. What does the path forward look like? What role can we play from Australia? He's hearing from both sides of the conflict, and is joined by Shahd Bishara - an Arab Palestinian, a citizen of Israel and a medical doctor by profession; along with Nadav Shofet -  a Jewish Israeli and director of Resourc...

States are scrambling to see what action can be taken to stop October 7 protests A Perth man found guilty of heinous crimes involving a 7-year-old girl Rugby League's night of nights in Sydney, sees 2 grand finalists claim the Dally Ms And warring Pink Floyd members, sell out to Sony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rallies Planned For One Year Anniversary Of Hamas Attack On Israel.  U-S Vice Presidential Candidates Go Head To Head Over Middle East And Economy.  Govt Secures Seats For Aussies Trying To Leave Lebanon.  And Fresh Allegations Levelled Against Diddy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of missiles rain down on Israel  NSW police move to block a pro-Palestinian protest Major changes in store for the NDIS Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes the hot favourite to take out the Dally M medal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 200 ballistic missiles have been launched into Israel from Iran The bodies of 20 children and 3 teachers recovered from a burning bus in Thailand Penrith star Scott Sorenson racing the clock to be fit for Sunday's NRL grand final And Diddy to be hit with sex assault and abuse allegations, from more than 100 accusers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Troops Now On The Ground In Lebanon With Fears Beiruit Airport Will Close.  Cowboy Operators Rorting The NDIS On Notice.  Canberra Inquiry Hears Social Media Should Be Banned For Under 18s.  And More Aussies Hit The Shops In August Thanks To Warmer Weather.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's military has started a ground operation in southern Lebanon. Australia's consumer watchdog will receive an extra $30 million to conduct more investigations into price gouging amongst supermarket giants.  AND Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a bombshell claim about the late Queen Elizabeth in his tell-all memoir!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Netanyahu issues video telling the people of Iran, he stands with them A 15-year-old Queensland girl has died in an E-Scooter accident on a major highway The Melbourne Storm loses its bid to have prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona in NRL GF And worries about Tay Tay and Travis Kelce, after she goes MIA from the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.