The Update

The Prime Minister says images of major wildfires in the U-S are 'devastating' to see, Australia stands ready to provide support if it's needed It's been confirmed sea planes won't be grounded while an investigation is underway into that deadly crash off WA's Rottnest Island. AND There's reports a major Hollywood couple have called it quits after 17 years!  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

The death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles climbs to five Crews work to retrieve the wreckage of a seaplane that crashed on Rottnest Island A man arrested attempting to enter the US Capital with weapons And the SAG nominations announced See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by the wonderful Sarah Harris for the third and final instalment of our Summer Specials.  This week, Joe and Sarah are unpacking the cost-of-living crisis. They open up about their own experiences with poverty, and debate Albo's wrong turns.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram F...

A bushwalker has been found alive after 13 days in a NSW national park Several major wildfires claim lives and land in LA Aussie cricket skipper Alyssa Healy to test out her knee today, back playing wicket keeper And the husband of a famous Aussie actress, restrains an intruder in scary home invasion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people have died, after a tragic sea plane crash off WA's Rottnest Island.  The Federal Government maintains the latest inflation figures aren't a big worry. AND Chris Hemsworth and his wife are being slammed online for their choice of family outing!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A desperate search continues for three people missing after a seaplane crash on Rottnest Island Bushfire burning at Cape Otway in Victoria downgraded to a Watch and Act Police in Queensland issue an amber alert for a toddler missing in Beaudesert Members of Congress pay tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people are missing after a seaplane accident on Rottnest Island, off the Perth coast A deadly earthquake in China's remote Tibet region The Melbourne Renegades get out of jail against Perth And how Tom Holland made sure Zendaya would love her engagement ring! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President has paid tribute to victims and first responders, following a New Years terror attack in New Orleans.  Attorney General Mark Dreyfus will spend a week in Israel, in a bid to repair relations with their government. AND Demi Moore's family has jumped to her defence - after she was accused of snubbing a fellow celeb at the Golden Globes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

There's talk the PM could call an election for April,  Canada is on the hunt for a new Prime Minister, Donald Trump's presidential win was officially certified in the US this morning, And economists say we could see an interest rate cut as early as next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men who had been evading authorities for days, have been captured, and charged with the murder of a woman in Caboolture Canada's out-of-favour Prime Minister, calls time on his leadership The Brisbane Heat claims a win over Sydney Thunder And Demi Moore lands her first ever acting gong after decades in the industry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people have died, after a boat capsized off the coast of South Australia.  There's speculation the Prime Minister could call a federal election as early as February, after launching his unofficial campaign. AND Demi Moore has made an emotional speech...after winning her very first Golden Globe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese hits the road ahead of this year's election. The number of tradies across Australia is falling. State of Emergencies declared in the US as winter storms move over. And hot dogs banned in North Korea! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has been charged with the rape of an Australian flight attendant, in Fiji Why an Etihad Boeing 787 had to abort a flight from Melbourne A huge win for Australia in the Test series against India And the Golden Globes to be held in Beverly Hills today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pilot and his passenger have been killed when their aircraft crashed into the ocean in NSW Man charged in Fiji over rape of Australian flight crew member Cost of Welcome to Country ceremonies revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme conditions in NSW and Victoria have health authorities and fire crews on high alert Embattled TV star in more hot water Sydney beachgoers warned of dangerous chemicals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A child has died in a caravan fire in country Victoria, while a boy with autism has drowned in Sydney FBI believes New Orleans terrorist was acting alone Mitch Marsh dropped for the Sydney Test And Robbie Williams puts on a show for Melbourne! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the summer break, Joe is joined by the one and only Sarah Harris to recap and review the biggest news stories of the year. This week, Orange Man Bad... Or... Orange Man Fun? Joe and Sarah discuss the return of Donald Trump, and what this means for Australia.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagra...

10 dead after a car was driving into a crowd in New Orleans Fires in Perth and flooding in Queensland A public training session for our Test team in Sydney today And a special appearance by Robbie Williams in Melbourne today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians ring in 2025 at festivities right across the nation South Korea cancels New Year's celebrations, following worst plane tragedy in history An Aussie honeymooner drowns in Bali Nick Kyrgios plays his first official singles match, after a lengthy injury lay-off And Robbie Williams wows the crowd in Sydney! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket attendance record set at MCG over 5 days of the Test between Australia and India A 4-year-old boy struck and killed by car, in Sydney's west The doubles bromance of Kyrios and Djokovic, off to a winning start in Brisbane And J-Lo's ex gets a visit from the boys in blue! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only two survivors have been pulled from the fiery wreckage of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea Matilda's star Sam Kerr's 89-year-old grandmother undergoes surgery; facing long recovery after being hit by car  A massive Day Five ahead in the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the MCG And police in Chile uncover watches belonging to Hollywood legend, Keanu Reeves!   See omnys...

The Prime Minister is visiting the fire ravaged region of Victoria Man dies in shark attack in Queensland Government outlines plan to reduce landfill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winning crew of the Sydney to Hobart have paid respects to two sailors killed during race Australian boy continuing to recover after being struck by a taxi in New York Victoria's controversial pill testing trial gets underway     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Crew Members Die During Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race Overnight Firefighters Take Advantage Of Cooler Weather Conditions In Western Victoria But Several Leave Now Orders Remain For Communities Australian Mother And Son Injured In New York City After Taxi Ploughs Through Pedestrians Russia's Air Defence Systems Blamed for Deadly Plane Crash In Kazakhstan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

In the first of three summer specials, Joe is joined by Sarah Harris to look back at the year that was. With conflict raging across the globe, Joe and Sarah break down what's been happening, and what this could mean for 2025.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph  here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow @whatsarahsnapped on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsof...