The Update

A 300 million dollar funding boost is being welcomed by the arts industry – as part of a new national cultural policy A campaign has been launched against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament  Novak Djokovic tipped to overtake Rafael Nadal for major titles won after winning his 10th Australian Open Priscilla Presley alleges the Will left by her late daughter Lisa Marie is fake See omnystudio.com/lis...

A Senate inquiry to open this week - focusing on the cost of living 10 year old chopper crash survivor reaches huge milestone Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open victory Avatar: Way of Water still killing it at the box office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Australian Open, Aussies Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler have won the men's doubles final  Aryna Sabalenka crowned the women's singles champion Pressure mounts on the Federal Government to raise the Medicare rebate  Avatar : the Way of Water becomes the 4th highest grossing film in global box office history See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New Zealand’s biggest city Auckland, a state of emergency has been declared after torrential rain caused widespread flooding Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is taking legal action against Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz for defamation Novak Djokovic will play Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final Molly Meldrum celebrates his 80th birthday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Tennis Star's Father Watching On From Home After Pics With Pro-Putin Tennis Fans. P-M Slams People Voting No To Indigenous Voice As Radicals.  Campaign For More Teachers To Be Included On Aus Day Honour List.  And Britney Spears Calls Out Fans For Invading Her Privacy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man seriously injured in a croc attack in the NT Claims that staff shortages are creating inhumane conditions for kids in detention META gives former US President Donald Trump a voice again on social media Rybakina and Sabalenka to clash in the Oz Open final Kelly Clarkson's stalker breaches a restraining order AGAIN   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly crowned Australian of the year Taryn Brumfitt isn't wasting time - the body image activist requesting a meeting with the PM to tackle the problem of body shaming A number of councils are choosing to shift Citizenship ceremonies to a different date  The US committing over 30 tanks to help Ukraine's fight against Russia Novak Djokovic cruises into the Australian Open semi finals See omnystudio...

P-M Warns Spending Cuts Could Be On The Cards If Inflation Doesn't Ease.  Alcohol Restrictions Imposed In N-T.  Former Pilot Ordered To Stand Trial Over Murder Of Secret Lovers.  And Paris Hilton Welcomes Baby Boy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A funeral service to be held today for Senator Jim Molan Safety surrounding dating APPs to be discussed today The Kookaburras through to the semi finals of the Hockey World Cup Guy Sebastian back in court today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese Bows To Political Pressure And Calls Snap Trip to N-T . Yet Another Mass Shooting In California.  Australian Teacher Believed To Have Been Poisoned And Fed To Crocs in Congo.  And Britney Spears To Sell Calabasas Mansion Because It Isn't "Private Enough".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man from Brisbane facing multiple DV offences Police investigating the deaths of 2 women in a Perth boating incident Novak Djokovic back to his best at the Australian Open The Razzies noms are out... and the Marilyn Monroe biopic features heavily See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Confirm 72 Year Old Suspect Dead After L-A Shooting P-M Plays Down Fears Australia On Verge Of A Recession Opposition Leader Slams Push To Shift Australia Day And Calls For Kanye West To Be Banned From Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Coalition Government to give people the "Right To Ask" about a partner's criminal history Australia's one billion dollar military spend The top 8 taking shape at the Australian Tennis Open Lisa-Marie farewelled at a Memorial Service at Graceland Ryan Gosling stops traffic in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year of the Rabbit is being welcomed in across Australia for those who celebrate the Lunar new year The days of single use plastic cups numbered in Queensland Alex Di Minaur the last Aussie left at the Australian Open - where attendance records are being smashed Ryan Gosling brings Sydney to a standstill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby union star Kurtley Beale has a date with court to face charges of sexual assault The price of wholesale electricity has been slashed - thanks to the federal government's price cap on gas prices Ukraine pleads for more weapons to defend itself against advancing Russian forces The Hockeyroos through the quarter finals of the World Cup in India See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Two Qantas Planes Forced To Turn Back To Melbourne Today With Mid-Air Issues.  Woolworths To Close 300 In-Store Butcheries.  Australian Open Organisers Defend 4AM Finish Time And Runner Peter Bol Fails Test For Performance Enhancing Drugs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The film's armourer will also be charged   Three more people have been charged over the death of Cassius Turvey  BAFTA noms are out Thanasi Kokkinakis knocked out of Australian Open after epic five-setter against Andy Murray City in France asks Madonna to loan 19th century painting   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Welcomes The Figures, But Remains Cautious New Zealand P-M Jacinda Ardern Announces Shock Resignation Qantas Plane Forced To Turn Back Due To Possible Mechanical Problem And Car-Maker KIA Facing Possible Class Action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Clarke, Karl Stefanovic and their partners involved in the disturbance Qantas pilot and crew praised after mid-air incident   Chopper crash in Ukraine kills 14 including Interior Minister    Thanasi Kokkinakis into second round at Aus Open Kim Kardashian buys Princess Diana's diamond cross necklace  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight From Auckland To Sydney Lands Safely After Issuing Mayday Call Pressure Mounts On P-M To Detail Indigenous Voice to Parliament Major Highway Reopens After Dozens Of Motorists Left Stranded And Covid Outbreak After Golden Globes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for staff in government services to refer potential DV perps Australia's defence personnel to head to UK to train Ukrainian soldiers  The Melbourne weather has delivered in spades at the Australian tennis Open Madonna set to tour again... No word yet if she's coming to Oz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennis Australia Bans Flags From Russia And Belarus Tributes For Liberal Senator Jim Molan Who Has Died After Long Battle With Cancer Candle-Lit Vigil Held In Kathmandu After Plane Crash Killed 72 And Aussie Wages Increasing At Their Fastest Rate In Almost 10 Years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major rainfalls being experienced on Queensland's Central Coast The investigation into the Nepal crash which killed all onboard, continues A new crowd record for the Australian Tennis Open post-Covid Margot Robbie shines on the red carpet in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Man On Board Yeti Airlines Plane Which Crashed On Approach To Airport.  Moving Funeral For Mother Killed In Sea World Helicopter Crash.  Treasurer Optimistic About Australian Economy.  And Nick Kyrgios Sensationally Pulls Out Of Australian Open With Knee Injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 68 people have been killed in the crash Several law firms merging a class action lawsuit over Medibank hack  One in ten will suffer with long COVID Cause of Lisa Marie Presley's death still unclear  Australian Open begins in Melbourne   Royals could attempt reconciliation with Prince Harry ahead of Coronation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.