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The Israeli Prime Minister has slammed Australia for its "anti-Isareli" sentiment Woolworths confident it can restock shelves despite strike continuing Seafood prices tumble ahead of Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition Leader has condemned a deliberate fire-bombing attack on a Melbourne Synagogue. A new report warns Aussie children are increasingly being targeted with extremist material online. And Sabrina Carpenter has been spotted out and about post break up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese slams an early morning arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue An Australian teenager who died in a mass methanol poisoning incident in Thailand is farewelled Aviation history made in Queensland today. The Aussies prepare to line up against India in the second test in Adelaide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spy agencies calling for a whole-of-society approach to tackle threat of radicalisation of our kids online A funeral today for one of the young women who died from methanol poisoning in Laos The Aussie women get off to a flying start in their one-day cricket series against India And why Lambo Guy is in trouble with authoritiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies are being warned not to expect many big spending measures in this month's mid-year economic update. Uber has released its naughty and nice list based on customer ratings across the country. And All the data from this years Spotify Wrapped listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian grandmother convicted of drug smuggling in Japan will appeal... The Federal Gov says the Commonwealth Bank has done the right thing in its decision to pause its three-dollar cash withdrawal fee. AND Spotify has revealed it's most streamed artist of the year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, Joe's getting to the bottom of what's really going on behind the headlines: Why the Maugean Skate is wreaking havoc for the Albanese government. Trump's making waves before he's even back in office. The number of female CEOs in Australia is declining. Joe is joined by #BossLady Amanda Rose, to hear why that is, and how that could be changed. LINKS Find out more about Amanda Rose, #BossLady at amandarose.com.au 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.

Donna Nelson has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of trafficking 2 kilos of meth into Japan South Korea moves to impeach its President, after his failed declaration of Martial Law The Matildas have returned to the winners list in international soccer And the daughter of Clint Eastwood celebrates after escaping a brush with the lawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's economy continues to slow, despite record government spending at a State and Federal level. The Commonwealth Bank has paused its decision to hit customers with a 3 dollar withdrawal fee. And Taylor Swift has reacted to Beyonce being named the greatest pop star of the 21st century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Bank is reportedly considering a backflip - after announcing major changes to fees. The five remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling group still behind bars in Indonesia, could be back home by Christmas. AND Hugh Jackman's divorce is set to get messy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Korean President has declared a state of martial law, but lawmakers have rejected it A Victorian murderer has withdrawn her application to undergo IVF treatment while serving her jail term An absolute giant of Australian tennis being remembered, following his death And Apple Music announces its year-end chart! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record number of Aussies are struggling to pay their energy bills. China has now lifted all sanctions on Aussie exports. And Taylor Swift can add another milestone to her already long list of achievements!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe public backlash over a decision not to celebrate Australia day on the 26th of January, has forced a major hotel group to issue an apology. There're fears of looming strike action at airports across the country during the busy Christmas period. AND A major legal win for Angelie Jolie against ex Brad Pitt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.9% of Australian power customers are now on hardship plans House prices on track to fall next year Fresh calls for Bryce Cotton to be given Australian citizenship And an icon of the Aussie small screen, reveals he has terminal cancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hoped Australia's largest cocaine haul will help crack down on organised crime The Federal Government will implement more than 100 recommendations from the Veteran Suicide Royal Commission. And Jamie Foxx is set to reveal the truth about his health crisis after the wild P-Diddy poisoning rumours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter on gun and tax evasion charges - despite previously ruling it out. The Federal Gov will implement more than 100 recommendations from the Veteran Suicide Royal Commission. AND The Rock has made a special visit during Moana 2's opening weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man in Sydney has been charged with killing both parents, while a man north of Perth is accused of killing his mum The UN weighs in on QLD's "Adult Crime, Adult Time" proposal A massive individual record for a Perth Wildcat And the death of a soapie legendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are hunting the killer of a much loved couple in Western Sydney Toyota recalls thousands of Corollas Government announces boost to HIV preventionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra is dismissing questions over how tech giants will police age restrictions Calls to crackdown on sale of pre mix drinks More funds allocated to stamp out dodgy NDIS providersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's most notorious Paedophiles - Ashley Paul Griffith - has been sentenced to life in prison The Federal Gov says it will consult with the Opposition, to decide who should make up the new Reserve Bank boards. AND Ben Affleck has reunited with ex Jennifer Garner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities in Western Australia are under threat from an emergency level bushfire burning north of Perth. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says new world-first social media laws will be a 'game changer'. AND A pair of Judy Garland's ruby slippers are up for auction! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ban on Under 16s using social media has passed both houses and will become law A Queensland Police issued firearm has been recovered The Brisbane Heat to clash with the Sydney Thunder for a place in the WBBL final And two Aussie icons light up the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in the US!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Expected To Spend More Than $7b In Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales. The Consumer Watchdog Taking Webjet To Court. Large Areas Of Australia Facing Increased Bushfire Risk This Summer. AND Diddy Denied Bail For A Third Time As He Awaits Sex Trafficking TrialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has set up a billion-dollar disaster fund, amid weather warnings much of Australia this summer. Lidia Thorpe has stormed the senate chamber - despite being banned for her outburst at Pauline Hanson. AND P Diddy has been denied bail for a third time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Joe's diving deep into: The government's 'take it or leave it (but please leave it)' approach to the Misinformation Bill Are you one of the growing number of people who are identifying as Dutton-curious?! And Joe is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Danielle Einstein to hear her thoughts on the social media ban. In this episode, there is a mention of suicide. If this topic is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. LINKS Find out more about Dr Danielle Einstein on her website danielleeinstein.com Purchase 'Raising Anxiety' here 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.

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.