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Kristian White found guilty of the manslaughter of nursing home resident, Clare Nowland The sentencing hearing for prolific child sex offender Ashley Griffith, to get underway today Sydney Thunder books its place in the WBBL Grand Final Qualifier And vocals of the late Liam Payne to feature in the 40th anniversary recording of an iconic charity songSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headline Inflation Holds Firm At Two-Point-One Percent. Police Officer Found Guilty Of 95yo Woman's Taser Death. Fiery Scenes In The Senate Amid Claims Of Racism. AND Long-Awaited Ceasefire Now In Effect In LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Foreign Minister has welcomed the news of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon. Inflation has remained steady for October AND Miley Cyrus is fighting back against plagiarism claims over a hit song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli PM to bring ceasefire deal before his cabinet The bodies of two Australian girls, poisoned in Laos, arrive home The Women's BBL finals get underway today And more speculation about the last hours of Liam Payne's lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Government Hopes Shared Equity Scheme Helps People Enter Housing Market. Warning For Shoppers Ahead Of Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales. Donald Trump Imposing Fresh Tariffs On China, Canada And Mexico. AND New Details On Liam Payne's Final Moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major housing reforms will be waved-through the Senate today, now with the support of the Greens. One of Donald Trump’s biggest legal cases is set to the dropped after a major ruling from the US Justice Department. AND A new twist in the death of One Direction star Liam Payne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vigil to be held in Sydney's Martin Place today to again highlight the high rates of DV. One woman killed every four days in Australia. The biggest reforms to the Aged Care Sector in 30 years. India claims the first Test against Australia by a mammoth 295 runs, in Perth And Diddy on the prowl for bail... Again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minor Party Agrees To Changes For "Help To Buy" Scheme At Eleventh Hour. Govt Working To Help Bring Bodies Of Two Young Aussies Home After Laos Poisoning. Drug Kingpin Tony Mokbel Could Walk Free AND A Record Number Of Aussie Businesses Went Bust In October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exciting news! Joe Hildebrand, journalist, political obsessive, and broadcaster, is coming to 'The Update' From this Thursday there'll be an extra episode of this podcast dropping every week called The Real Story. If you want to know what's really going on behind the headlines you hear in this show every day, this weekly episode is for you! Joe will unpack the big stories, interview people at the centre of what's making news, and share all the inside knowledge he gets on the daily. Listen to 'The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand' from Thursday in The Update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's most successful Olympian has announced her retirement from all forms of swimming. Fund-raising efforts are underway to help bring the bodies of two Australian women home from Thailand. AND Another royal has launched a new podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bodies of young Melbourne girls, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, are expected to be brought home from Thailand this week Aussie student injured at university, in the Occupied West Bank, asking questions about why an attack was carried out in the non-combat zone The Australian men's Test team is in all sorts of bother in Perth, taking on India And Taylor Swift gets emotional as her Eras Tour draws to a close See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government of Laos has vowed to find those responsible for supplying the methanol that killed two Australians Wage figures show positive signs Thousands of Coles employees to receive unpaid entitelemntsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 year old Holly Bowles has died a day after her best friend lost her fight for life Government vows to scrap "likely illegal" debit card charges Katy Perry wins legal fight against Aussie fashion designerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens plan to block the Social Media Ban bill -- accusing the Federal Government of trying to ram it through Parliament. Patients at dozens of private hospitals will be facing big bills - after operator Healthscope cancelled its deal with two insurers. And Katy Perry has won a long-running trademark battle with an Aussie fashion designer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An eight-year-old boy is fighting for life after a quad bike accident in Bali... Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from running to be Donald Trump's Attorney General amid claims of sexual misconduct. AND Benny Blanco has opened up about how his romance with Selena Gomez started! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A British man has become the fifth person to die, following apparent methanol poisoning, at a Laos hostel Ukraine claims Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at them The Aussies through to the Davis Cup semis after a thrilling win over the US And Lizzo has snapped up Jeremy Renner's LA mansion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has described the death of a Melbourne teen in Laos as "every parent's worst fear" Major reforms have been introduced into Federal Parliament to ban children under 16 from social media. And The Coachella lineup has dropped!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big show this week on the Real Story with Joe Hildebrand. Is Donald Trump a mad genius, or just mad?! Is Anthony Alabanese friends with China or Frenemies? Plus! The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand has gone international! All that and more is just one click away. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An American has died from the methanol poisoning incident in Laos, that's also left two Aussie teens on life support. Tech companies claim proposed social media age restrictions could cause more harm than good. AND Former One Direction bandmates have reunited for the funeral of Liam Payne in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major reforms to social media will be introduced to Federal Parliament today Sydneysiders and visitors to feel the impact of a train-free city for 2 full days Tributes flow in for a tennis legend And Troy Sivan cleans up at the ARIASSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer admits China's economic slowdown and a softening labour market is starting to have an impact on government coffers! The private sector are being urged to assess their digital defences. And The cast of the Wicked movie almost looked a lot different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed the manager of a Laos hostel served two Aussie teenagers free vodka shots in the hours before they fell critically ill. Melbourne Police have charged a man with murder, after human remains were found in the search for a missing teen. AND P-Diddy's lawyers are now calling for his sex trafficking case to be dismissed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne detectives believe they've found human remains in search for 19-year-old Isla Bell A woman has died following a house fire in Sydney's west Rafael Nadal's farewell fate in his teammate's hands at the Davis Cup And Missy Higgins to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader has described Labor's student caps as "a dog's breakfast" Alan Jones has copped additional charges which police say relates to a ninth person. And Christmas has come early for Sabrina Carpenter fansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former broadcaster Alan Jones is now facing two additional charges of indecent assault from an alleged ninth victim. The families of two Melbourne teenagers have rushed to Thailand to be by their side, after a suspected poisoning at their hostel. AND An Aussie sports superstar has announced she and her partner are expecting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australian women, aged 19, are fighting for life in Thai hospitals after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos A man being questioned over the death of another Australian woman Jess and Noemi Fox win a joint award as Australia's most inspiring athletes And Sam Kerr makes a big announcement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones will face court in December on dozens of historical indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Lidia Thorpe says she's unfazed -- after the Senate passed a Censure motion against her -- for interrupting a state reception for King Charles. And Big news from BeyonceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcast veteran Alan Jones has been arrested in Sydney, over allegations he assaulted multiple young men. Australia is set to increase military co-operation with Japan and the United States AND Taylor Swift has skipped her boyfriend's latest NFL match in Buffalo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tri-lateral talks have discussed the importance of this military relationship, in making a statement to the world Tributes flowing in for three young men, killed in a light plane crash in Victoria The Wallabies turn it on again, this time in Cardiff And Cold Chisel captures motor sport loving hearts, at the Adelaide 500!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pilot and two passengers have been killed in a plane crash in regional Victoria Woman killed in violent neighbourhood dispute Free trade dominates talks on final day of APECSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major bank issues warning over scammers targetting Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers Education at the centre of last Parliamentary sitting of the year Schoolies kicks off in the Gold Coast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is rejecting claims its political donation reforms are designed to shut independent candidates out of the electoral process. The Victorian Premier has condemned protestors who - she says - tried to politicise a beautiful event for children. And Kylie Minogue will take part in this month's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major reforms are set to be introduced into Federal Parliament next week - aimed at limiting the influence of billionaires in Australian elections. Flights to and from Bali are again operating after days of cancellations. AND A blonde bombshell is making her Hollywood return after more than a decade hiatus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms have slammed Queensland's south east the last two nights, and residents are being warned to brace for more A man arrested over a water pistol, which sparked fears of an active shooter in the Sydney CBD The Aussie men win their first T-20 match against Pakistan And a Hollywood heavyweight makes her return after a lengthy hiatus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government admits Snapchat COULD be exempt from proposed social media age restrictions. The Federal Government is heralding the latest employment data --saying it shows it has the right policies in place. And Lady Gaga apparently has a new acting role in the works!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady for the third straight month. Some good news for Aussie's stuck in Bali - with flights resuming between Australia and the holiday island. AND An actor from the Office has taken out this year's Sexiest Man Alive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has held his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, since the latter romped home in the US election A man to face court for three sex attacks on the Queensland Sunshine Coast A major Christmas bonus for child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning The NSW Golf Open gets underway today And the death of a British acting legend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you'll get on this week's Real Story with Joe Hildebrand! How the Democrats could have learned from the Voice campaign in Australia. Will Kevin Rudd get fired as the Ambassador to the US? And the outrage over a Jaimie Oliver book...is the outrage misplaced? Plus! Special guest and Adopt Change ambassador Zufi Emerson. LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government believes it can form a good working relationship with the Trump administration. The corporate regulator says C-Bus delaying insurance payouts to more than 10-thousand members, represents a 'systemic failure'. And People magazine name their sexiest man aliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes a Nationwide education programme will drive-down vaping rates among Young Australians. Travellers have been left frustrated at airports across Australia and Bali, following a volcanic eruption AND Pop music's latest 'IT' couple has been spotted enjoying a rare date night in Sydney! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian holiday makers impacted by volcanic ash in Indonesia The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Alex de Minaur's incredible year of tennis, comes to an end And the first trailer has been released for the new Bridget Jones movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition says it's "very concerned" about the potential arrival of an undetected boat at the tip of the Northern Territory. A timeline has been set for an inquest into the deadly Bondi Junction knife attack. And Lot's of Hollywood baby newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protesters have gate crashed a press conference by the Prime Minister in Tasmania. Rex Airlines has received an $80 million bailout from the Federal Gov. AND Liam Payne's Florida mansion is back on the market, barely a month after his death in Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses in NSW query a 40 percent pay hike over 4 years for police, when they can't get a one-off 15 percent rise A community reeling after a water tanker crashed into a kindergarten, killing a 43-year-old mum of 2 A first up loss for Carlos Alcaraz at the season-ending ATP Titles in Turin And Rita Ora pays tribute to late One Directioner, Liam Payne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government says Australia is prepared for the economic effects of Donald Trump's time as U-S president. An Aussie soldier who ran into enemy fire during the Vietnam war is being described as a true hero. And The Aria's have a new hostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has hit a new low, according to the latest Newspoll. Australian's have paused for a minute's silence in Canberra today, to honour soldiers killed in battle. AND Olympic icon Rachel Raygun has made a huge announcement about her break-dancing career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 106 years since the signing of the armistice to end World War 1 Claims consumer advocacy group Choice has overstated price differences between Woolies and Coles, when compared to Aldi Australia the toast of the rugby league world And a royal Remembrance commemoration, in LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's been charged over the death of a 15 year whose body was found in bushland south of Sydney Border Force launches investigation into sailor found floating off Newcastle Childcare workers under investigation for questionable qualificationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men have faced court over a murder for hire plot on Donald Trump Sailor who fell overboard swims 8km to safety Government crackdown on social media misinformation faces oppositionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Qantas plane has made an emergency landing in Sydney after an engine issue which sparked a grass fire near the airport. State and territory leaders have endorsed the Federal Government's proposed social media ban for children under 16. And Jimmy Fallon has recruited some big names for his Christmas album titled Holiday Seasoning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.