The Update

The Voice Referendum Set To Go Ahead After P-M Visits Governor General For Writs.  Labor And Greens Come To A Deal to Pass $10b Housing Fund Legislation.  People Aged Over 45 Drowning At Higher Rates Than Previous Years.  And Dingo Destroyed After Attacking Tourist On K'Gari Fraser Island See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frantic search for survivors begins following earthquake in Morocco.  PM Anthony Albanese denounces Russia's invasion of Ukraine in G20 speech.  Support for Voice to Parliament falls even further.  Tickets go on sale for next round of AFL finals this morning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of temporary visas granted by Labor has increased by 730 thousand in one year. The opposition claims it's putting further pressure on Australia's housing crisis. There's claims the 'Yes' campaign for the Voice is spreading the wrong message with its new research showing its key message is considered compelling by only 16 per cent of those planning on voting yes. The death toll after a p...

Police rule out terrorism after car ploughed into pedestrians in Melbourne Anthony Albanese continues his whirlwind trip to Asia Prince Harry makes solo visit to the Queen's final resting place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will form greater Defence, Security and Trade ties with the Phillippines. Former Foreign Minister Maris Payne will retire from politics opening up a preselection battle for her senate seat. And Jimmy Fallon apologises for his bad behaviour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transport Minister promises cheaper airfares are coming as more airlines push up their capacity.  National Australia Bank to cut more than 200 jobs after posting record profit.  One year on since Queen Elizabeth's death.  Former That 70's Show star sentenced to 30 years jail for the rape of two women.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Transport Minister insists her decision to block extra Qatar flights to and from Australia is "routine." The PM will visit China later this year, to sit down with President Xi Jinping. And Bad news for Swifties after Eras tickets  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August has become the hottest August ever recorded.  High cost-of-living is causing distress above normal levels for Australians according to new report.  Federal Opposition ramping up pressure on the Transport Minister over the decision to block extra flight to Australia by Qatar Airlines.  The Rolling Stones release a snippet of their new song from their first album in more than 18 years.  See o...

Higher cost-of-living is starting to bite, with the rate of economic growth easing to 2-point-1 per cent for the year to June. The government is being urged to "come clean" about why it blocked extra Qatar flights to and from Australia. And Kylie Jenner takes her new romance public See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Hudson will take over the top job of the national carrier following Alan Joyce's early retirement.  Retailers happy the Reserve Bank has paused interest rates.  PM Anthony Albanese heads to Indonesia for Asean Summit.  Spain's women's football coach sacked following unwanted kiss on player.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA Keeps Rates On Hold At 4.1%.  Alan Joyce Leaves Qantas Effective Immediately After Weeks Of Controversy.  MPs And Senators To Travel To U-S To Advocate For Julian Assange's Release.  AND..  The Cost Of Postage Stamps Could Rise By 30c Next Year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Lowe will chair his final meeting as RBA boss before handing the reigns over today.  Foodbank says there's been an increase in middle income families reaching out for help with food due to cost-of-living pressures.  Record numbers of millennials are packing up and heading to regional Australia.  Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell dies of liver failure aged 56.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Employers found to have knowingly short-changed workers -- could soon be punished with Ten years in prison! The Defence Minister has angrily brushed off questions about his use of private planes since the start of the year And The latest around the Joe Jonas divorce drama  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proposed legislation to protect casual and gig workers introduced to Parliament today.  Class-action against RoundUp begins today to determine whether the weed killer causes cancer.  We're being encouraged to do a 'digital spring clean' to minimise the risk of identity fraud.  Kiss to be announced as the AFL's Grand Final entertainment as finals launched today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

John Farham has given the green light for his hit song to be used in the Yes campaign Bosses who underpay staff set to face tough new penalties Flight Centre ramps up pressure to have flight ban reversed   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures have revealed more Australians are struggling to enter the housing market Calls for Pharmacists to get a fair deal in the wake of prescription changes Catchy new song aims to teach kids how to react in an emergency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a week that's seen Qantas hit with legal action over 'ghost flights', and caving to pressure to refund pandemic cancellations, the airline's boss has received a massive bonus. The Greens are threatening to block some of the federal government's planned tax changes unless it agrees to pay superannuation to people on paid parental leave. And there's been a bombshell claim nine years on from the d...

The Bureau of Meteorology says there's a 70 percent chance of an El Nino forming this summer.  Overseas More than 70 people killed in a high-rise fire in Johannesburg in South Africa.  60-day dispensing in pharmacies kicks off today, despite major concerns from industry.  Former US President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election interference in Georgia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Qantas has announced it will scrap expiry dates on credits and will offer cash refunds for flights cancelled during the pandemic. Australia's Energy Minister admits there are risks to the country's energy grid but measures are in place to protect supply. And greater protections for gig workers will be the focus of the next set of industrial relations reforms. In sport, there are no more Aussies in...

Market Energy Regulator says two states likely to experience blackouts this summer.  The Voice referendum campaigns officially begin, with the PM heading to Tasmania and the no advocates to South Australia.  Overseas: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall with more than 445,000 people without power in the US.  Aussies urged to buy a daffodil or donate to Cancer Council's Daffodil Day.  See omnystudio.co...

The 'Yes' and 'No' campaigners for the Voice referendum have 45 days to sway undecided voters, with the PM confirming we will go to the polls on October 14. A drop in the price of petrol, fruit and vegetables has led to a more positive inflation result. Ford has issued a recall for almost five thousand of its Ranger utes and Everest SUV's. In sport, Australia kicks off the T20 series against South...

Australians likely to go to the polls on October 14 for Voice referendum.  Coles to slash the price of more than 500 products to help with cost-of-living pressures.  Bodies of three US marines killed near Darwin arrive in the NT before being repatriated to the US.  Rare blue supermoon to be seen in the skies tonight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is in South Australia where he'll announce the date we'll be voting on the Voice referendum, tomorrow. Despite Victoria's Commonwealth Games being cancelled it's been revealed the organising committee hasn't yet been disbanded. A soccer fan involved in the A-League pitch invasion at AAMI Park learns his fate. In sport, Cameron Smith commits to playing the two Aussie golf majors. And in ente...

Candlelight vigil held overnight in Darwin to honour three US marines.  Commonwealth Games officials confirm they didn't ask for gag clause in $380 million settlement with Victorian Government after the 2026 games were cancelled.  New once-a-day pill hailed a game changer in treatment of cancer.  Donald Trump's trial date set in the U-S.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C-E-O Alan Joyce Forced To Defend Airline Prices Post-Covid.  FIFA Women's World Cup Causes Spending Boost In Australia.  Investigation Continues Into Deadly U-S Osprey Crash And A Gruesome Discovery In South Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.