
Star News Briefing
3,559 episodes — Page 41 of 72

LNP Wins Fadden By-Election With Swing To The Opposition
The Coalition Declares Victory In Federal By-Election On The Gold Coast Man Charged Over Deadly Siege In Adelaide's East Southern Europe Swelters Through Heatwave Marketa Vondrousova Crowned Wimbledon Champion After Winning Women's Singles Final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Groups And Unions Welcome Newly-Appointed RBA Governor
New Reserve Bank Governor Broadly Welcomed By Business Groups And Unions Polling Underway In A Key Federal By-Election In Gold Coast Seat Of Fadden Hollywood Grinds To A Halt The Matildas Complete World Cup Preparations In Style with 1-0 Win Over France in Friendly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood On Strike As Actors Walk Off Red carpet
The union for Australian actors and screen crew is standing in solidarity with their counterparts in Hollywood ... who are taking industrial action. Michelle Bullock has made history, becoming the first woman to lead the reserve bank of Australia. And a secret service investigation into a bag of cocaine discovered in the White House has failed to identify a single suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Future of RBA Boss Could be Decided Today
The future of RBA Boss Phillip Lowe could be decided as early as today. NAB employees reach landmark deal for work from home rights and a 17.5% pay rise. Research from Japan suggests loneliness can play a role in dementia. Celebrities join writers' strike action in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Sends More Support To Ukraine Fight
Australia is pleased to have added to its support package for Ukraine. New details have emerged about about an explosion and house fire north of Brisbane. And Margot Robbie once again creates iconic red carpet look See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA Finds Possible Signs of Alien Life on Mars
Number of properties listed for sale declines across the country. A work from home win for public servants but there's major concerns about flow on effects. NASA finds possible sings of alien life on Mars. Qantas want to hear the best plane names from Aussies. Succession ends with a bang with 27 Emmy nominations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Bank Shake Up
The Federal Opposition's backing the Government ... in walking away from a proposed Free Trade deal with Europe. The Reserve Bank will undergo a shake-up .... following an extensive review into the organisation. And Brintey Spears speaks out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crown to Pay Millions Over Historical Breaches
PM Anthony Albanese arrives in Lithuania for NATO Summit. Household spending down as Aussies buy less online. Titan sub only had 13 successful attempts out of 90. A West Aussie wins entire $20 million dollar Oz Lotto draw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robodebt Victims Could Sue Ministers Involved In Scheme
The Federal Government believes the former PM and individual ministers could be sued over the robodebt scandal. Ben Roberts-Smith is appealing against his historic defamation loss in the federal court. And This famous five year old gifted 20 thousand dollar Birkin for her birthday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Signs on to Germany's 'Climate Club'
Thousands of Aussies to feel impact of interest rate rises with 880,000 fixed-rate mortgages to expire this year. PM Anthony Albanese signs Australia up to Germany's elite 'Climate Club.' Australians are living longer with more than 6100 people dying over the age of 100 last year. First Barbie movie reviews in as countdown to Australian premiere begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Signs Defence Deal With Germany
Anthony Albanese is heralding a one-billion dollar deal to send tanks to germany -- as one of the nation's largest ever defence export deals. A tool is being set-up, which will allow problem gamblers to lock themselves out of all online wagering. And Janet Jackson has raked in the cash with her new tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Elton John Closes Lid on Piano for the Last Time
Governments urged to do more to help period poverty across the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Europe for NATO summit. Sale of E-Vs double in the past year. Cafe coffee to be cheaper as cost of beans comes down following record highs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murder charges over teenage boy
Victoria Police have charged three teens over the death of a 14-year-old boy Ashes update after rain delays play Woman dies in NSW after collisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britney Spears security guard slap
Pet owners struggling in cost-of-living crisis Collingwood player breaks hand in clash US sends ammunition to Ukraine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robodebt scheme savaged in Commission findings
The former Coalition has been accused of "gas-lighted the nation" over the bungled Robodebt scheme. A young Colombian man has been jailed for accidentally killing a sex-worker. There's been a daylight double shooting in Sydney. Qantas has announced they will add over 60 extra flights to and from Sydney and Melbourne in February to allow for interstate fans to get to Taylor Swift concerts. And the Wallabies prepare for Rugby Championship opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Report into Unlawful Robodebt Scheme Out Today
Final report from Royal Commission into Robodebt scheme out today. Former Defense Minister Linda Reynolds threatening legal action against former staffer Brittany Higgins. Teaching students to be banned from graduating from their degrees until they've mastered core teaching skills. Cadbury goes retro replacing chocolates in box of Roses with favourties from previous decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fallout from Donald Trump Jnr visa delays continue
The PRIME MINISTER maintains there was NO INTERFERENCE by IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS -- in granting a VISA for DONALD TRUMP Jr. AFL coaches have weighed in on the nude photo leak. A fire at an Immigration Detention centre in Sydney. And the third Ashes begins tonight in Leeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL Players Caught Up in Nude Photo Leak
Crackdown on human trafficking sees 22 women stopped at Australia's border. More than 45 AFL players caught up in nude photo scandal. Heatwaves and bushfires on the way for large parts of the country this summer due to El Nino weather event. Another crowning for King Charles in Scotland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Rocked by Third Earthquake in Month
Concerns for mortgage holders with rates still likely to rise in the coming months. More than 3000 schools sign up to free breakfast programs as cost of living bites. Melbourne rocked by 2.4 magnitude quake. Tennis superstar Ash Barty welcomes her first child with husband Gary Kissick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank has defied expectation and held interest rates on. The Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Anthony Albanese have met at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. Taylor Swift has responded to an Australian fan who D-M'd her asking for tickets to her sold out Australian tour. And in Tennis - Australian Jordan Thompson is preparing to face 23-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welfare Groups Issue SOS Ahead Of Rates Decision
Welfare groups say not enough is being done by Labor Government to help with cost of living. New Anti-Corruption Commission has already received 44 referrals since it began operations on Saturday. Pharmacies reporting shortage of many common medicines, including 50 antibiotics. The Barbie movie already banned in one country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fallout from ugly Ashes clashes continues
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says the behaviour of English cricket fans was unwarranted and unacceptable after Australia's 43-run win in the second Ashes test at Lord's. Residents of Australia's tallest tower - the Q1 on the Gold Coast - have been allowed back inside after fire caused a full evacuation. Two men have been charged with trying to smuggle millions-of-dollars in drugs into Australia, concealed inside vans. Supercars driver Shane Van Gisbergen has committed to his final year in driving in Australia, despite winning his debut NASCAR race. And Tom Cruise has spent the weekend in Australia ahead of the national premiere of his new Mission Impossible movie tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Wins Second Ashes Test in London
Two men charged after allegedly trying to import 84kgs of Ketamine into Australia. Community events to be held across the country to try and drum up support for Voice to Parliament. Australians urged to exercise high degree of caution if travelling to France as riots continue. Twitter complaints skyrocket with users told the number of tweets they can view has been limited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France Marred By Fourth Night Of Violence
Tensions Flare In Paris For A Fourth Night Over Fatal Police Shooting of Teenager Optus Caught Up In Another Major Cyber-attack Yes 23 Officially Launches Around Australia To Boost Support For An Indigenous Voice To Parliament Tom Cruise Arrives In Sydney For Premier Of New Mission Impossible Movie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allan Border Reveals He Has Parkinson's Disease
Australian Cricket Legend Allan Border Has Revealed He's Been Battling Parkinson's Disease For The Past Seven Years New Changes Set To Affect Households Three Passengers Taken To Hospital After Severe Turbulence On Flight From Hawaii To Sydney Margot Robbie Mixes With Fans In Sydney Ahead Of This Month's Barbie Film ReleaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another rush on Taylor Swift tickets
Taylor Swift tickets for her final show in Sydney are sold out, while only top tier hospitality packages are left for Melbourne. Households with a combined income of up to 530-thousand dollars will be able to claim 90 per cent of the cost of having their first child in care. One of the faces of the Covid Pandemic - Victorian Professor Brett Sutton has been named Victorian of the Year. And Socceroo, Aaron Mooy has announced his retirement from football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Rocked By Second Earthqauke In A Month
Melbourne has been rattled by a second earthquake in the east of the city. Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian hints she may challenge ICAC findings. First Virgin Galactic flight into space a success. Last chance for Swifties to get tickets to Melbourne concert this afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gladys Berejiklian responds to the ICAC findings against her
Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says her lawyers are reviewing the findings of the state corruption commission. A billion-dollar satellite program is being axed. New figures show Australians are saving an average 286-dollars-a-month cutting back on micro-treats such as coffees or lunches out. And in Cricket, Australia will resume at 5 for 339 on Day Two of the Second Ashes Test at Lords.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian Learns Fate Today
Federal Opposition calling on Government to respond quickly to new report on online gambling ads. Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to learn her fate today when Corruption Commission hand down report. Pieces of the Titan submersible being brought to shore in Canada. Chrissy Teigan and John Legend announce baby number four joy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Teacher's Pet" Chris Dawson found guilty of more crimes
Convicted wife killer Chris Dawson has been found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a student when he was her teacher. NRL star Dylan Brown will plead guilty to sexual touching, over an incident at a Sydney hotel. Gambling ads in Sport in the spotlight. And, Mitchell Starc is tipped to receive a re-call to the men's test side for the second Ashes test, which gets underway tonight at Lords. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer Lewis Capaldi Cancels Upcoming Tour
Strong commodity values and a tight jobs market hopeful to prompt RBA to pause interest rate hikes. Growing number of Aussies forced to put homes on market as they can't afford repayments. Missouri teenager who was shot for ringing the wrong doorbell speaks for the first time. Indiana Jones opens in cinemas today, the fifth and final film in the series. Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi cancels upcoming tour, including Australian concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest Rates Expected to Peak in Months
Leading firm believes interest rates will peak in coming months at 4.6 percent. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton urges PM to reconsider Voice referendum. US President insists America had no involvement in Wagner's one day mutiny against Russian Government. Men's waistlines are getting bigger with 75 percent of men now considered obese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First funeral held following the NSW Hunter Valley bus crash
The first of ten funerals for the Hunter Valley bus crash has been held in New South Wales. Ukraine has thanked Australia for its latest raft of support. Russia's bid to retain the site of a proposed second embassy in Canberra has been thrown out in court. And Alex de Minaur's runner-up finish at the Queen's Club Championship has secured him a top 16 seeding for Wimbledon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Labor Leader Simon Crean Dies Travelling
Tributes are flowing this morning for former Labor Leader Simon Crean who died while travelling in Germany. Major concerns for Voice to Parliament as yes support tumbles. People who want to donate blood after being inked now only have to wait one week, instead of four months. Duchess of York breast cancer news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia Launches High Court Bid For Second Embassy
The Federal Government says it's not surprised, Russia is challenging the cancellation of its lease for a new embassy. The director of the 'TITANIC' movie is drawing parallels between his film and the catastrophic implosion of a submersible with five people on board. And Is Taylor Swift making new music?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragic End to Missing Submersible Search
Opposition leader calls on PM to call off The Voice referendum. Federal Government blame Greens for stopping rental reforms from moving forward. A debris field has been found in the search for the missing submersible. One NSW resident has won the entire $100 million dollar Powerball draw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Rejects Claims They're To Blame For Power Price Increases
Labor is rejecting claims it's to blame for an increase in power prices ... which is forcing more people to seek hardship assistance. One of the men on board a submersible missing in the Atlantic ... is related to two people who died on the Titanic. And These two tech billionaires are set to square off in a cage fight in VegasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Race Against Time to Find Missing Sub
Authorities say there's less than 20 hours of oxygen left for those on board missing sub. More Aussies unable to pay their electricity bills on time. Australia using world first legal powers to hold Twitter to account. It's the Winter Solstice today, the shortest day of the year will see just 10-hour sunlight in some regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sounds Heard In Search For Missing Sub
Hopes lifted after banging is heard in search for missing sub, The Federal Government is doubling down on the scope of The Voice, And Not all Swifties are happy about the upcoming tour dates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift Announces Australian Tour
The US Coastguard say the submersible that went missing off waters in Canada has 40 hours or less of oxygen left. Voice to Parliament debate heats up on both sides. Taylor Swift announces Australian tour dates. Australian cricket team makes history in Birmingham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Takes Aim At The Greens Over Housing
Labor has taken aim at the Greens during Question Time ... as the party refuses to back the federal government's housing policy. The International Criminal Court is being asked to investigate whether senior Australian defence officials should be tried for war crimes. And Bebe Rexha proves she's good after head injury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former AFL Star Ben Cousins Lands New TV Gig
Federal Politicians have until next month to write essays on yes and no campaigns for Voice to Parliament. The P-M launches blistering attack on Greens following housing bill shutdown. Protein markets could be key to early detection of Alzheimer's Disease. Ben Cousins lands new gig on TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice Referendum Bill Sails Through Parliament
The Voice Referendum is a step closer, after legislation allowing the nation-wide vote sailed through parliament. A new report claims Australia needs to get off natural gas for any hope of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. And Travis Barkers ex has broken her silence on Kourtney's surprise pregnancy revealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice Legislation Set to Pass Senate Today
Junk food ads to be banned across social media, TV and radio in new proposed laws. Indigenous Voice to Parliament set to pass Senate today. Nearly 100 people have died due to a heatwave in India with temperatures reaching 44 degrees. Thousands of people line London's Mall to catch a glimpse of King Charles in his first Trooping the Colour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator David Van Quits Liberal Party But Will Remain In Parliament
Senator David Van Resigns From Liberal Party Over Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Man Arrested and Charged After Dramatic Standoff With Police On Melbourne CBD Tram Dozens Killed In School Attack In Uganda US President Kicks Off Re-election Pitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Liberals To Decide Future Of David Van At Urgent Meeting
The Victorian Liberal Party Will Decide Future Of David Van At Meeting Today After Claims Of Sexual Assault and Harassment Were Levelled Against Him Multi-Billion Dollar Boost To Social Housing Nottingham Stabbing Suspect Charged With Three Counts Of Murder Pentagon Papers Whistle Blower Dies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexual Assault Claims Deepen In Federal Parliament
Federal MPs admit this has been a "bad week" in federal parliament, Consumer groups say more people need access to power bill discounts - as Australians face some of the highest energy costs in the world. And It looks as though Prince Harry and Meghan are set to lose millions of dollars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Set to Have to Pay to Enter Europe From 2024
David Van removed from Liberal Party room after second senator accuses MP of inappropriate touching- he denies the allegations. Former UK PM Boris Johnson found t have mislead parliament over lockdown parties. Travelling Aussies set to have to pay to enter Europe in 2024. Tones and I to face court over building works allegedly completed with no permit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexual Assault Claims Dominate Federal Parliament
Senator Lidia Thorpe has doubled down on claims she was sexually assaulted by a Liberal Senator, More than 14-million people are now in work the highest level in Australia's history. And New South Wales' State of Origin preparations have been rockedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Protests At Aldi Stores Across Australia
Protests to take place across Aldi stores for better conditions for truck drivers. Federal Senator Lidia Thorpe withdraws sexual assault allegations. Nick Kyrgios opens up about Wimbledon loss. The 10,000 steps per day narrative, might not be the sweet spot after all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.