Star News Briefing
2,555 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★ - 1 ratingStar news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
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Bail Refused for Accused Killer Cop
February 23, 2024 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBCop Charged With Two Counts Of Murder Following Disappearance Of Couple. Police Following New Lead In Disappearance Of Ballarat Mum. Massive Shortfall In New Home Builds. And Queenslanders Overwhelmingly Support Daylight Saving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police Officer Wanted in Missing Men Case
February 22, 2024 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBConcerns escalating for 2 missing men in their 20s Fires continue to cause concerns in country Victoria The TGA approves a new treatment for women suffering endometriosis The Central Coast Mariners Zonal Champs in the AFC Cup And Taylor Swift Watch continues, spotted at Sydney Zoo with her champion Chief See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The P-M Backs Possible Working From Home Legislation
February 22, 2024 07:53 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThe PM believes work from home can improve productivity, but it can't be a one size fits all approach. A Sydney man accused of murdering a family of three has been formally refused bail after a bedside court hearing. And Beyonce breaks music record See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vandals Target Victorian Premier
February 21, 2024 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBBloodied dolls left at the scene of a vandalised Premier's office Murder charges laid after a family was killed in Sydney Calls to allow our NRL stars the chance to really ENJOY the experiences of Vegas And Travis Kelce to join Taylor Swift in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie Pay Packets Now Outpacing Inflation
February 21, 2024 06:16 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBThe Treasurer is welcoming the latest wage data -- which has found Aussie pay-packets are now outpacing inflation. Victorians are being urged to "be alert but not alarmed" with more extreme weather predicted for tomorrow. And We have all the details on how much Taylor Swift is earning from her Eras tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Assange Appeal Against America Extradition Continues
February 20, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBJulian Assange failed to appear in a London High Court today, due to illness Homicide squad detectives investigating the deaths of a family of three The AFL still working through claims of DV levelled at Tarryn Thomas And it's Taylor Mania in Sydney, as the pop super star eats out at Surry Hills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Billion Dollar Boost To Our Navy Fleet
February 20, 2024 05:57 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThe size of the nation's navy fleet will double over coming years, under a plan aimed at modernising our maritime forces. Sydney police are questioning a man over the deaths of a father, mother and child. And Is Taylor's NFL boyfriend on his way to Sydney? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welfare Worries for Vulnerable Victorians
February 19, 2024 19:01 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBVic Housing accused of neglect, after body left to rot in commission home Navalny widow vows to continue husband's fight for a free Russia Fresh worries for the Middle East The future of AFL player Tarryn Thomas in serious doubt... again Kylie Minogue wows at the People's Choice Awards in LA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift Mania Hits Sydney
February 19, 2024 06:59 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBA war of words has ramped up between the Government and Opposition over asylum seeker policy, after the arrival of around 40 people in two remote W-A communities. Four people have been struck by lightning near the Sydney Opera House. And Taylor mania has hit Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government Accused of Losing Control of Borders
February 18, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBAsylum seekers arrival sees Federal Opposition on the attack Calls for men to seek help on anniversary of DV murders Alexander Volkanovski calls for rematch after UFC loss And Taylor Swift in love with Melbourne, after record leg of world tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Road Trip to see Taylor Ends in Tragedy
February 17, 2024 21:32 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBA young Taylor Swift fan has been killed on her way to see her idol Another group of asylum seekers turn up in WA GPs call for more incentives to ease doctor shortage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
United States Points Finger at Putin Over Suspicious Death
February 16, 2024 21:18 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBU-S says Putin is to blame for the death of Russia's opposition leader Two teens charged over Superbowl Parade shooting Prince Harry opens up about King's cancer battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift Hands Tourism Industry a Major Boost
February 16, 2024 04:28 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBTaylor Swift's Australian tour injects millions into local economy The Opposition renews call for nuclear energy Gym memberships see a major spike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Committed to Trial over Hush Money Tryst
February 15, 2024 19:02 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBFirst criminal trial for former President Trump, to begin next month Which bank gets record fine for underpaying workers A brewing cyclone expected to hit three states The NRL Indigenous and Maori All Stars game just hours away And excitement ramps up for Swifties ahead of Tay Tay at the MCG tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Superbowl Fans Run For Cover as Gunmen Open Fire
February 15, 2024 04:01 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBA mass shooting in Kansas City has killed a woman and injured dozens more New figures show a rise in unemployment The Prime Minister pops the question See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indonesia's Controversial New President
February 14, 2024 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBMore than 100 thousand Victorian homes still without power Why an RSL sub branch has been shut down Perth Glory finds a new owner And the safe arrival of Tay Tay on Australian soil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Dead As Cleanup Continues In Victoria
February 14, 2024 06:04 - 3 minutes - 3 MBThe P-M says federal authorities are ready to assist Victoria, after severe storms and bushfires swept the state. Lisa Wilkinson has had a major win in her fight with Channel Ten over her legal bill! And Kanye has knocked Taylor out of top spot on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Blacked Out
February 13, 2024 18:42 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBBiggest power fail in Victoria's history A Queensland man in a Perth court over dramas on a flight from Adelaide David Warner named Player of the Series in the T-20 against West Indies Victoria ready to cash in on Taylor Swift mania See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government to Fast Track New Doxxing laws
February 13, 2024 06:09 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBLabor is set to fast track new laws cracking-down on "doxxing." Lisa Wilkinson has taken to the witness box in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial. And Taylor Swift tickets are officially SOLD OUT in Melbourne and Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smoky Flight Grounded in Melbourne
February 12, 2024 18:48 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBSri Lankan Airlines flight forced to land after smoke filled cabin and cockpit Catastrophic fire conditions in Victoria's west today A couple of new faces brought into the men's T-20 side And the ad voted the best of the Super Bowl commercials See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift And The Superbowl Win The Day
February 12, 2024 06:03 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBTaylor Swift has embraced boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field -- after his Kansas City Chiefs claimed back-to-back Superbowls. It's been revealed the Federal Government is yet to re-detain any of the asylum seekers released from custody after last year's landmark high court ruling. And Beyonce drops new music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 in 3 Aussie Kids Can't Read Properly
February 11, 2024 19:45 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBCalls for a return to phonics Claims of corruption in offshore detention regime King Charles seen for the first time since his cancer reveal The Aussie men's cricketers on top of the world The countdown to the Super Bowl nearly over See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cost of Living Crunch Drives Black Market
February 10, 2024 21:20 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBOrganised crime groups target supermarkets Loyalty programs boom as shoppers look for savings Female support for Labor drops See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prince Harry Pockets Substantial Payout
February 09, 2024 21:26 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBA British newspaper has paid Prince Harry thousands in damages over phone hacking claims International student numbers plummet Warnings over romance scams ahead of Valentines Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U-S President Accused Of Not Being Mentally Fit
February 09, 2024 05:25 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBThe U-S President is rejecting criticism of his cognitive abilities after an investigation suggested he wouldn't be mentally fit to stand trial. The Reserve Bank admits interest rates May have to rise again, if inflation doesn't come down much further. And Kourtney Kardashian is visited by an overly friendly Aussie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Possible Slam Dunk for Labor in Dunkley
February 08, 2024 18:59 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBTax cut changes tipped to get ALP over the line in upcoming by-election Homicide investigators called in to find a missing mum in Victoria's east An earthquake detected in every state and territory of Australia Skipper Mitch Marsh to be separated from his teammates And a comedy legend gives an update on his life with Parkinsons Disease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia Hits Assault High
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBAustralia has recorded its highest number of assaults in 15 years. The family of a missing Victorian mum have made a tearful appeal for information. And Travis Kelce is embracing his newfound fame since dating Taylor Swift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Closing The Gap Agreement Failing
February 07, 2024 18:46 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBCalls for more indigenous people to have a seat at the table in reaching targets IR laws set to become legislation after a government deal with the Greens A huge loss for our Aussie women in the ODI against South Africa The latest on the Super Bowl: will Taylor Swift be there, or not?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disconnecting From Work Laws Before Parliament
February 07, 2024 06:04 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBThe P-M believes workers should have the right to a private life after they've clocked-off for the day. Supermarkets ... banks ... energy companies and airlines are being criticised, in a inquiry into soaring costs. And Pink has left this social media platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Immunity For Trump
February 06, 2024 18:59 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBAppeals court rules the office of President does not protect Trump from prosecution A dog destroyed, after attacking a cleaner A goldfish expected to break a world record Australia annihilated the West Indies in Canberra And why Taylor Swift is winning more than 'just' Grammies... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reserve Bank Boss Delivers Chilling Warning
February 06, 2024 06:30 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBThe boss of the Reserve Bank has delivered a chilling warning about the potential for more rate increases -- before we see cuts. The federal government has introduced changes to Stage Three Tax cuts into parliament. And This reality star and her rocker hubby have touched down in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
King Charles Diagnosed with Cancer
February 05, 2024 18:54 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBCancer has been found during the King's recent surgery A group of teenagers arrested over fatal carjacking Australia looking for a ODI series clean sweep against West Indies And Pink and family spotted on famous beach, ahead of Aussie leg of World Tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift Wins Big At The Grammys
February 05, 2024 06:45 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBChina's ambassador has been summoned by the Federal Government, over the suspended death sentence of an Australian citizen. Queensland Police have made a major breakthrough as they investigate the alleged stabbing murder of a Brisbane grandmother. And This Aussie artist won her second Grammy in Two decades See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Notable Jibe from Israel to the US
February 04, 2024 19:03 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBThe Israeli PM has a bit to say about the US response in Gaza A proposed pill testing trial for Victoria Sean Abbott the star of the show at the SCG And why David Beckham was booed in Hong Kong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Horrified Shoppers Witness Deadly Attack on Grandmother
February 03, 2024 21:26 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBA six year old girl has witnessed the fatal stabbing of her grandmother at a shopping centre carpark Aussie actor allegedly involved in pub altercation P-M continues to defend tax reforms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Landmark Deal Gives Australia Access to Crime Fighting Data
February 02, 2024 21:13 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBAustralian law enforcement will now be able to access data from US tech giants Truckies call for urgent funding Australia's best beach named See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Company at Centre of Jumping Castle Tragedy Faces Court
February 02, 2024 04:11 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBThe operator of a jumping castle company has pleaded not guilty to wrongdoing in Tasmanian tragedy State Premiers join forces to call for rate cuts Bunnings teams up with Bluey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dangerous Security Breach in Maximum Security Prison
February 01, 2024 19:06 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBInvestigations launched into how a notorious murderer was able to access the redacted names of witnesses, victims and police More wet weather for sodden Queenslanders Farmers frustrated with the Federal Government Major news in Formula One and the end to one of the longest musical droughts, with a new tune from The Piano Man See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Changes to Tax Could be on the Cards
February 01, 2024 03:59 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBThe opposition has warned that the government may take tax changes further The son of former NSW Premier avoids jail time Victorian hospital accused of using fake patients See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Major Shake Up to Concussion Rules
January 31, 2024 19:09 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBAustralia's peak sports body outlines measures to reduce head knocks More rains fall in already soaked south east Queensland The big winners on cricket's night of nights And why Universal Music has gone cold on Tik Tok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Things Are Looking Up As Inflation Hits Two Year Low
January 31, 2024 05:35 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBThe Treasurer is welcoming the latest data, showing Australia's inflation has hit a two year low. Soaring power bills are forecast to begin easing, with wholesale prices already on the way down. And A major music label has taken aim at Tik Tok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Financial Mismanagement at Offshore Processing Centres
January 30, 2024 19:07 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBClaims of financial mismanagement offshore A 6 week cease fire plan now in the hands of Hamas Beth Mooney stars, as Australia claims the deciding T-20 game against South Africa And incredible news for a Hollywood actor, who's fighting Stage 4 cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coalition M-P's Tight Lipped On Tax Cut Support
January 30, 2024 06:26 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBCoalition M-Ps have met in Perth to discuss whether to support the Government's tax reforms. Retailers say a reduction in spending is not a surprise ... with new data showing sales dropped almost 3 per cent in December. And A new report has found the Taylor Swift effect generated more than 330 million dollars for the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls to Reinstate Funding for UN agency in Gaza
January 29, 2024 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBUN Relief and Works Agency says it needs funding to be restored immediately Fresh concerns about Australia's foreign policy in the Pacific A young woman attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour Marcus Stoinis extends his BBL time at the Melbourne Stars And Taylor Swift apparently WON'T perform at Super Bowl, even though her man Travis Kelce's Chiefs have made it through! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government Plays Down P-M Getting Booed At Tennis
January 29, 2024 06:17 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe Treasurer is playing down the crowd's less-than-warm reception of Anthony Albanese at the Australian Open overnight. The government is promising to introduce reforms, aimed at making childcare more affordable. And It looks like Taylor Swift is going to the Superbowl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ceasefire Talks Heating Up
January 28, 2024 18:59 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBQatar, Israel and the US in talks Investigations into a police shooting in QLD The West Indies makes history at the Gabba Jannik Sinner the new Australian Open tennis champion Adele admits to a long-held phobia and how she overcame it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police Swoop on Another Neo Nazi Meeting
January 27, 2024 21:19 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBA far right gathering in Sydney has been dismantled by riot police Australia joins other countries in suspending funding to the U-N agency operating in Gaza. Thousands of Queenslanders remain in the dark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clean Up Continues in the Wake of Cyclone Kirrily
January 26, 2024 21:01 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBThe ADF is on standby to help with clean up efforts in Queensland The rate of prenups surges as divorce rates climb King Charles undergoes prostate surgery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skin Cancer Pioneers Named as Australians of the Year
January 25, 2024 20:36 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBA pair of doctors whose research is helping to cure skin cancer have won joint Australian of the Year. Queensland cleans up after another tropical cyclone Virgin and Jetstar go head to head in the battle to increase flights to Bali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Watchdog Launches Supermarket Inquiry
January 25, 2024 04:06 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBThe ACCC will lead a year long probe into grocery prices Anthony Albanese accused of lying over tax cuts Tropical cyclone Kirrily bears down on North Queensland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.