The Update

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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. Listen to us in your smart speaker by asking for: Nova news flash briefing.

13 HRS AGO

Trump Takes Control of Venezuela

The USA has raided Venezuela capturing the embattled country's leader Sports stars join calls for Royal Commission into Bondi attack Mission to free trapped miner comes to tragic end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 min
1 DAY AGO

Bondi Killers Stood Up by ISIS Before Terror Attack

The gunmen behind the Bondi attack were left waiting almost a month in the Philippines for so called 'terror trainers' who never showed Liberal backbenchers break party ranks with an anti-immigration ad campaign Champagne bottle sparklers named as likely cause of deadly Swiss fire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 min
2 DAYS AGO

A fire at a Swiss ski resort kills 40 and injures 115 during New Year’s celebrations.

A 19-year-old has been charged after a firecracker allegedly sparked a major bushfire in PERTH. Deadly surf has claimed multiple lives across NEW SOUTH WALES on New Year's Day. Weight-loss drugs and surgeries are reshaping how Australian's eat. US President Donald Trump says the National Guard will be pulled out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
3 DAYS AGO

Millions Turn Out to Celebrate New Year

Revellers across the country have welcomed in 2026 with a bang Fireworks drama as rogue shells spark blazes Federal government brings in a raft of new laws for new year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
4 DAYS AGO

A former Aussie test cricketer is in a serious condition in a BRISBANE hospital

Severe Tropical Cyclone Hayley has been downgraded to a category two system. NORTH QUEENSLAND'S flood emergency has claimed its first life. New Year's Eve weather. Cases of typhoid and leprosy were recorded in QUEENSLAND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
5 DAYS AGO

Cyclone warnings in Western Australia with authorities urging people to act now

Bushfire warnings in Perth's south as fires ramp up in parts of COOLOONGUP, SAFETY BAY, WAIKIKI and WARNBRO. A teenage boy is in custody after a wild night in a Porsche. Criminals in SA have used a drone to drop contraband to a prisoner's window. Growing calls for full face helmets for riders on e-scooters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
6 DAYS AGO

Families of Jewish victims of the BONDI shooting call for a royal commission

Grieving families of Bondi victims call for royal commission. US President meets with Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss peace plan. A man charged with murder. Warnings over Boxing Day sales scams. Screen legend Brigette Bardot dies aged 91. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 min
27/12/2025

Cricket Australia Facing 10 Million Dollar Loss over Boxing Day Test

Cricket fans are set to be refunded after the fourth ashes test lasted just two days Russia launches fresh attack on Ukraine as President Zelensky arrives in North America New figures reveal the true cost of Christmas for struggling Australians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Real Story with Joe Hildebrand

Join journalist, broadcaster, and now podcaster Joe Hildebrand as he breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in everyday language. He’ll give you all the facts you need to go into the weekend feeling informed about the stories that Australians are talking about. It’s news that respects your intelligence. No spin, no BS... Just The Real Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/05/2024

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35 Ratings

Stop with Trump/US Politics Focus

21/07/2024

Hazel.Lens

Unfortunately I couldn’t find anywhere else to provide feedback on episode basis. I like the overall show, but starting to get really annoyed with the US-Trump focus. We just need to know the winner and policies that impact Australia/World, not the White House Retirement home useless drama.
SO. MANY. ADs

30/03/2025

Pikkle Suarez

My god the sheer number of ads (and the same ones at that!) in each and every episode lately-and now at the start too! If I hear one more NRL on ch 9 or Bunic tour ads I’m unsubscribing I stg
Don’t force feed me your bosses politics

16/01/2025

kiwiholden

Just put the fry’s in the bag
Best bite sized news

24/09/2021

Ilovegreen1963

love this

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. Listen to us in your smart speaker by asking for: Nova news flash briefing.