The Update

Mar 11 2025 2713 ep. 3 mins 992
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The Update from Nova Podcasts brings you the latest Australian and world news: from politics to sport and entertainment headlines. Releasing 3 times a day.

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Anthony Albanese: Trumps Metal Tariff's are 'Entirely Unjustified'

Mar 11 2025 3 mins  
The PM has labelled the Trump Administration's latest tariffs on Aussie metals as 'entirely unjustified'  Australia's largest superannuation fund is being taken to court, for failing to process thousands of death benefits on-time.  AND Billy Joel has been forced to postpone his US tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cargo Ship Captain Arrested After Crash

Mar 11 2025 3 mins  
The captain of a cargo ship has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after colliding with an oil tanker  A major clean up is underway in south east Queensland while tens of thousands of residents remain without power  Victoria's bail laws are set to become the toughest in the country amid a youth crime wave The US says Ukraine has accepted the terms

Damning Reportcard Five Years On From Pandemic

Mar 10 2025 3 mins  
Australian Authorities Accused of "Over reaching" By Human Rights Commission.  Opposition Says Clock Ticking For P-M To Pick Up Phone To Donald Trump On Tariffs.  High Ranking Bikie Boss Accused Of Masterminding Anti-Semitic Arson Attacks in Syd.  And Nicole Kidman Eyes Off New Role In Cult Hit TV ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search Continues for Surfer Feared Taken by Shark off WA Coast

Mar 10 2025 3 mins  
The search continues today, for a surfer who's missing after what witnesses have described as a shark attack on the south coast of WA.  Things are starting to look up for residents impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred AND The director of Meghan Markle's new Netflix series has revealed what is was really like working with her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

Explosive-laden caravan plot was a hoax, say police

Mar 10 2025 4 mins  
New South Wales and Queensland continue to be hit with heavy rain. Strike Force Pearl says caravan laden with explosives was a 'hoax'. And Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of peace talks with the United States.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arrests Made In Connection To Explosive Laden Caravan

Mar 09 2025 3 mins  
Police have made a number of fresh arrests -- as part of their investigations into recent antisemitic incidents in Sydney. Major flood warnings are in place for several rivers and creeks in Queensland's south east as rain continues to fall on saturated catchments. And Lady Gaga announces tour datesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Labels Tariffs 'The Greatest Thing' America has Done

Mar 09 2025 3 mins  
Donald Trump has continued to spruik described his incoming Tariffs on Mexico and Canada.  Queensland's Premier admits the response and recovery operation in the wake of ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be huge. AND Jessica Simpson has hinted at the cause of her marriage breakdown! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple flood warnings remain in place across Queensland and New South Wales

Mar 09 2025 3 mins  
More than 230,000 homes and businesses are without power in Queensland and NSW, in the wake of ex-cyclone Alfred.  Israel says it will cut off power to Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages. And the death toll from intense fighting in Syria rises to at least 1,000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soldiers Injured in Army Truck Collision

Mar 08 2025 3 mins  
13 Defence personnel who were responding in flood zones have been injured in a serious crash Relentless rain continues to fall in the wake of ex tropical cyclone WA Labor claims hat trick election winSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands Without Power as Cyclone Alfred Weakens

Mar 07 2025 3 mins  
Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low Thousands without power in the wake of the storm Donald Trump issues stern warning to RussiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.