The Update

Ukraine will work with Australia to try and free a Melbourne teacher, who's reportedly being held captive in Russia. The police commissioner warns their investigation into an explosive-laden caravan has been "significantly compromised". AND A new twist in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counter terrorism police are investigating whether explosives found in a caravan in Sydney were going to be used in an anti-Semitic attack. The Prime Minister says he's received a report that foreign fighter, Oscar Jenkins may still be alive. And more chaos ensues in Washington amidst Donald Trump's first week back in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confirmation an Australian prisoner of war believed to have been killed in Russia is still alive and in custody. The P-M isn't ruling out more energy bill relief in the leadup to the next election. And Drake has touched down in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage holders may be a step closer to interest rate relief - with the release of the latest inflation data.  Fresh aid has entered the Gaza strip, as the ceasefire continues. AND A war of words has started between Selena Gomez and a US politician!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme weather continues to batter Australia's east coast. Donald Trump flags his intent to extend his immigration crackdown to legal migrants.  And inflation data for the December quarter to be released today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women more likely to vote Labor as the government reafirms universal childcare. Melbourne police have tracked down a burnt out Porsche -- they believe was used in the execution-style murder of an underworld figure. And The biggest feud in Hollywood may be a step closer to being resolved.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 survivors of Auschwitz have been joined by world leaders in Poland, to commemorate 80 years since the death camp's liberation.  Australia's peak motoring body is demanding national action following the latest road toll data. AND Lady Gaga has announced a release date for her new album!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme weather conditions are gripping most parts of the country today, as storm warnings are replaced with extreme heat alerts.  Emotional scenes in Poland to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz death camps.  And nearly 100,000 Palestinian's return to the ruins of their homes in Gaza, with half a million more expected to return in the coming days. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Jannik Sinner secures his second Australian Open title. Temperatures soar across the country, with total fire bans in place for Victoria  The NSW Police Wall of Remembrance in Sydney's Domain targeted  Commemorations held to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL great turned medical research warrior receives top gong for Australia Day Woman charged with murder of nine year old's death More women hospitalised following dodgy botox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cafe in Sydney is the latest target in a spate of anti jewish vandalis Security ramped up ahead of Australia Day Woman hospitalised by dodgy Botox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government claims a new incentive for construction apprentices will help address the nation's housing crisis. Novak Djokovic is out of the Australian Open. And Kendrick Lamar has revealed his special guest for his upcoming Superbowl half time show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18-year-old Axel Radukubana has been sentenced to at least 52 years in jail in the UK, for killing three dancers at a Taylor Swift themed dance class Tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis upsets the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Aryna Sabalenka on track for her third consecutive Australian Open title And Guy Pearce earns an Oscar nomination for The Brutalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The Federal Government says its decision to buy 50-million-dollars worth of debt owed by REX will help the airline avoid being liquidated. A man's been tasered by police in Sydney, while being arrested over an act of anti-Semitic vandalism.  And This favourite Aussie music festival has been cancelled for a second year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry has won his legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's U-K News Group.  A new poll shows Labor continuing to trail the Coalition, as Australians express concern about the cost of living. AND Kesha has touched down in Oz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's got the answers to all the big issues. Was Elon Musk really doing a Nazi salute? What does the ceasefire really mean? And can we solve the Australia Day debate once and for all?  LINKS See more from Dr Nick Dyrenfurth at curtinrc.org Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  Got a quest...

A man will face court today, charged with the murder of a woman, in Victoria's north west Two young police officers stood down, accused of accessing child exploitation material  The stage is set for an all-Aussie Mixed Doubles tennis final at the Australian Open And a massive out-of-court victory for Prince Harry!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says his government will do all it can to support a federal police investigation into anti-Semitism. The amount of time children are spending on some platforms has almost doubled since 2020. And Blake Lively's legal team has hit back at Justin Baldoni See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's been charged with allegedly trying to burn down an inner Sydney synagogue earlier this month. The Foreign Minister has met with her U-S counterpart, alongside representatives from India and Japan.  AND The feud between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively is heating up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal and state police will discuss the rise in antisemitic attacks, and how to stop them The US President signs dozens of sweeping executive orders on his first day in office Novak Djokovic on track for his 11th Australian Open title And why Justin Bieber says his Insta has been hacked! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M says he's had a 'constructive dialogue' with the new U-S President, as he's officially sworn-in.  Police say they're following a 'number of leads', as they investigate the latest anti-Semitic attack in Sydney. And Travis Scott is giving back to L-A communities impacted by the wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murders of three young girls in the U-K during a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift dance party. Donald Trump hasn't wasted any time - signing dozens of Executive orders in the hours since his Inauguration.  AND A former cheerleader has lifted the lid on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's game day rituals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Donald Trump inaugurated as the 47th US President Brit teenager pleads guilty to 3 murders and 10 attempted murders after Swift-inspired dance party Alex de Minaur through to quarter finals of his home grand slam And why Carrie Underwood had to go acapella  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition is calling for mandatory minimum jail sentences to curb religious hate. Elon Musk has joined the chorus of anger levelled at Nine sports reporter Tony Jones after his chant at Serbian fans at the Aus Open. And Travis Kelce has poven he's a real Swiftie   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel 9 sports broadcaster Tony Jones has back-tracked on comments made towards Novak Djokovic. A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza has come into effect, but the deal is being viewed with some caution. AND Kanye West has revealed a bizarre dream of his!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.