Star News Briefing
2,594 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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Concerns Over Landmark Asylum Seeker Ruling
November 10, 2023 06:43 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBThe Federal Government is promising community safety is its top priority -- as it prepares to release dozens of asylum seekers from immigration detention. South Australia has been rocked by its second shark attack in as many weeks. And Former Home and Away star passes away after lengthy health battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US confirms Israel will begin daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza
November 09, 2023 18:50 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBIt's hoped the pauses will allow for more aid to enter Optus offers customers free data following nationwide outage Actors strike ends in Hollywood after 118 days NZ takes five wicket win over Sri Lanka at ODI World Cup Jared Leto scales Empire State building to promote his band See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climate Change Tops Pacific Leaders Forum
November 09, 2023 06:05 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBThe Federal Government will commit 2-billion-dollars to financing climate action in the Pacific. Optus is under increasing pressure to pay compensation to businesses affected by a nationwide outage. And Good news for Taylor Swift fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Optus Searching For Answers After Nationwide Outage
November 08, 2023 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe telco denies job cuts are being the service break Big banks pass rate hike on to mortgage holders PM in Cook Islands for Pacific Islands Forum Ivanka Trump grilled in father's civil fraud trial Patrick Dempsey named 'Sexiest Man Alive' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Optus Copping Criticism For Nationwide Outage
November 08, 2023 06:08 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBThe Federal Opposition has lashed Optus for its crisis management. A family of three Australians have been able to flee Gaza into Egypt. And Dua Lipa on track to become the wealthiest British female popstar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Economists Say Another Rate Rise Ahead Of Christmas Unlikely
November 07, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThe RBA lifting the official cash rate by a quarter of a per cent Major outage for Optus customers King Charles opens parliament in the UK Israel's PM rules out ceasefire Robbie Williams reveals biggest regret of his career See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another Rate Rise Sparks Mortgage Pain
November 07, 2023 05:46 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBMortgage holders will be in for a tough Christmas -- with the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates to their highest level in 12 years! Without A fight has lived up to his name, charging to a comfortable victory in the 163rd Melbourne Cup. And Harry and Meghan claim they were snubbed by the palace -- ahead of celebrations for King Charles' 75th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mortgage Holders Told to Brace for Melbourne Cup Rate Rise
November 06, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBEconomists believe another rate hike is on the way today as inflation is still too high. Thousands expected at Flemington Racecourse for the Race That Stops a Nation. A vigil has been held overnight for the victims of the Regional Victoria pub crash. The Simpsons no longer to have Homer strangling Bart in new episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Greens Walk Out Of Senate Over Gaza
November 06, 2023 06:43 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe Australian Greens have staged a walk-out from the Senate -- over the situation in Gaza. The P-M says his trade mission to China will help create more jobs. And Taylor Swift has again broken album records with 1989 Taylor's version See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five Killed in Pub Crash in Victoria
November 05, 2023 19:03 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBPolice still piecing together how an SUV mounted a kerb and struck and killed five people in a beer garden in Victoria. The PM begins his visit in China with talks from trade to pandas on the agenda. Housing experts say there needs to be migration targets because a ban on overseas arrivals has caused extreme rental fluctuations. It's a girl's night out for Taylor Swift, the Shake it Off singer in New York for dinner with Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid. See omnystudio.com/...
Kardashian Baby News
November 04, 2023 19:48 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBAnthony Albanese managing expectations as he arrives in China A World Cup win for the Aussies Spectator hit at regional speedway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charges Laid Over Border Shooting
November 03, 2023 20:07 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBIsrael's Prime Minister rules out ceasefire Anthony Albanese's landmark visit to China Travis Kelce asked if he's in love with Taylor Swift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Accused Mushroom Murderer Behind Bars Until May
November 03, 2023 07:01 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBThe lawyer for a Victorian woman -- accused of murdering three family members -- has stopped short of saying whether she'll fight the charges. There have been wild scenes at the QANTAS AGM -- with shareholders cheering "shame on you" at the airline's board. And The Weeknd pulls the pin on this months concert dates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Police Lay Charges Over Fatal Mushroom Meal
November 02, 2023 18:38 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBErin Patterson is facing three murder charges and five charges of attempted murder Australia's most wanted fugitive arrested in Turkey Israeli troops advance further into Gaza Search on for winner of $40m Powerball jackpot The Beatles release their last song See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government Working To Get More Aussies Out Of Gaza
November 02, 2023 06:23 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBThe Foreign Minister is hopeful more australians will escape gaza -- reiterating calls for humanitarian efforts to be upheld. The federal government maintains the shift to "net zero" emissions will help transform the Australian economy. And Travis Kelce has laughed off suggestions that Taylor Swift made him famous See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussies In Gaza Head to Rafah Crossing As Evacuations Begin
November 01, 2023 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBThe border crossing into Egypt to open briefly Cooler conditions give fireys across NSW & Qld the upper hand Donald Trump's children called to witness stand in NY civil fraud trial Matildas beat Chinese Taipei 3-0 in Olympic qualifier Britney Spears' childhood home up for sale See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work To Bring Aussies Stuck In Gaza Home
November 01, 2023 06:53 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe Federal Government is trying to ensure dozens of Australians are able to safely pass into Egypt as they try to flee Southern Gaza. The P-M is looking at his options -- after the High Court allowed a convicted terrorist to stay in Australia. And This Christmas Classic has offically been defrosted See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Record House Price Growth Prompts Fears Of Another Rate Rise
October 31, 2023 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBHouse prices have grown almost 5% this year with a new record for October Dozens killed in explosion at Gaza refugee camp Search continues for surfer mauled off SA coast Pakistan have beaten Bangladesh at men's ODI World Cup Lamborghini from The Wolf Of Wall Street up for sale See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fires Rage Across Australia's East
October 31, 2023 06:24 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBHot and Windy conditions are only fuelling fires across Queensland and NSW. Shark attack in S.A. And Matthew Perry's Friends Co-stars break their silence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel Pushes Further Into Northern Gaza
October 30, 2023 18:34 - 3 minutes - 3 MBIsrael's PM has again rejected calls for a ceasefire FIFA bans Luis Rubiales from all football activities for three years Aussie winemakers welcome decision to walk away from EU deal Movember marks 20 years David Beckham earns dinner invite from the King See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six Former PMs Sign Joint Israel Statement
October 30, 2023 06:02 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBSix former Australian Prime Ministers have come together to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Warmer weather and the release of the new Iphone have seen September's retail sales grow. And This friends co-star is keen to take Mathew Perry's dog after his death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tributes Flow For Matthew Perry Following His Sudden Death
October 29, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBAn autopsy is being carried out to determine the cause of the 54 year-old's death UN says civil order is breaking down in Gaza as Israel expands ground operations Qld on high alert as bushfires continue to burn Matildas smash Philippines in Olympic qualifier in Perth Britney Spears confirms sequel to memoir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update In Hunt For US Gunman
October 28, 2023 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBIsrael's Prime Minister declares a second stage in war with Hamas Bob Carr's wife has suddenly died Britney Spears inspires Halloween costumes in the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Massive Drug Bust In Sydney
October 27, 2023 19:57 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBIsrael expands strikes on Gaza Police and FBI agents search river in hunt for gunman Two Sydney men charged in drug bust See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Body Retrieved In Hunt For Sydney Killer
October 27, 2023 06:31 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBDetectives are working to identify a body retrieved from the water off Sydney's Eastern Suburbs to determine if it is that of an accused killer. U-S warplanes have carried out air strikes on two locations in Eastern Syria. And T aylor Swift has released another album See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manhunt In US State Of Maine As Gunman Kills 18
October 26, 2023 18:33 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBPolice have released 40 year-old Robert Card as a person of interest IDF carries out targeted raid in northern Gaza Parts of Queensland under threat from bushfires Matildas beat Iran in Olympic qualifier Taylor Swift leads nominations at BIllboard music awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bruce Lehrmann Named As High Profile Rape Accused
October 26, 2023 06:54 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBBruce Lehrmann has been named as the "high profile" man charged with raping a woman in Toowoomba. 22 people are dead in U-S mass shooting And Justin Timberlake isn't too happy about the Britney book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese Meets With US President In Oval Office
October 25, 2023 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBTechnology, defence and regional security on top of the agenda for the leaders Federal police have dismantled an Australia-wide money laundering syndicate Lonely Planet names Kangaroo Island one of the world's top destinations Australian men take a win over the Netherlands in ODI World Cup New wax figure of The Rock unveiled in Paris after alterations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government Plays Up Cost Of Living Relief
October 25, 2023 06:57 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBThe Treasurer says the latest inflation data shows the Federal Government's cost-of-living measures are working. Bushfires ravaging Queensland have turned deadly with a body found. And britney Spears breaks records with her tell all released See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UN Deeply Concerned About Violations Of Humanitarian Law In Gaza
October 24, 2023 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBIsrael has increased its aerial bombardment of Gaza ahead of a ground offensive PM announces plan to streamline defence information sharing with US RBA governor says central bank won't hesitate to lift rates if needed Today marks 100 years since Vegemite first hit the shelves Britney Spears speaks of disastrous VMAs performance for the first time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Jobs On The Way Thanks To Microsoft deal
October 24, 2023 06:25 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBMore young people will be up-skilled into tech jobs after Microsoft signed a five billion dollar deal with Australia. Internet bills are set to rise for millions of Aussies in another cost-of-living blow. And Pink details how she almost dies of a drug overdose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Microsoft To Invest $5b In Australian Cybersecurity
October 23, 2023 18:46 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBThe PM joining the tech giant for the announcement in Washington Israel gearing up for Gaza ground offensive Virgin Australia crew threatening industrial action Afghanistan takes win over Pakistan at cricket World Cup Paris Hilton slams trolls who poked fun at the size of her baby's head See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister In U-S For High Level Talks
October 23, 2023 06:24 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBThe P-M has landed in the U-S, as he prepares for four days of high-level talks in Washington. Five-and-a-half million dollars in HECS debt is being wiped from some students' records. And You can score a copy of Britney Spears new tell all See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Family Speaks From Gaza As War Rages
October 22, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBThere are 71 Australians trapped in Gaza at the moment A full year of paid parental leave could soon be a reality YES supporters release statement after week of silence Medibank trials four day work week Tom Hanks and Ed Sheeran spotted rocking out at U2's Vegas concert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trucks Carrying Coffins And Aid Enter Gaza
October 21, 2023 19:49 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBEarthquake in Victoria Sydney man in court over social media comments Meryl Streep separation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Than 800 Police To Monitor Sydney March
October 20, 2023 19:46 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MBAlbanese government confirms no change to controversial Chinese lease of Darwin Port Adele gives up alcohol Australia's Cricket World Cup campaign back on track See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
P-M Defends Decision Not To Visit Israel
October 20, 2023 06:03 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBThe P-M says he has no plan to travel to the Middle East despite other leaders heading there. China will be allowed to keep operating the port of darwin, after a review found the country's 99-year lease does not pose a security risk. And More show cancellations for Pink due to illness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WHO Says Truckloads Of Aid Waiting To Enter Gaza
October 19, 2023 18:43 - 3 minutes - 3 MBBritish PM has visited Israel in a show of support WHO says aid waiting at Rafah crossing Opposition accused of politicising child abuse Opera House turns fifty NZ take third game in Constellation Cup Britney Spears won't do sit down interviews for upcoming memoir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unemployment Down Amid Warnings It May Not Last
October 19, 2023 05:37 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBthe Treasurer is welcoming the latest unemployment figures -- but admits the jobless rate will rise as Australia feels the effects of conflict in the Middle East. Australians are now being advised not to travel to Lebanon, due to the volatile security situation caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict. And Exciting news for Taylor Swift fans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Biden Secures Gaza Aid During Israel Visit
October 18, 2023 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBThe US President has also blamed Palestinian militants for a Gaza hospital blast PM confirms funding to secure places of worship across Australia Sara Lee goes into administration Radioactive equipment missing in SA AFL trade period wraps up Britney Spears claims Justin Timberlake cheated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Middle East Blame Game Over Hospital Bombing
October 18, 2023 05:39 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBThe P-M says an explosion at a hospital in Gaza which killed hundreds of people is "deeply distressing." Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle tax has been abolished by the High Court! And Britney Spears tell all already top of the charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Aussie Repatriation Flight Arrives From Israel
October 17, 2023 18:32 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBOver 200 Australians were onboard the flight that touched down in Sydney Joe Biden will visit Israel to talk with the region's leaders RBA almost lifted rates this month India's Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage Socceroos take on New Zealand in friendly Britney Spears claims she fell pregnant with Justin Timberlake's child See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U-S President To Visit Israel As Tensions Escalate
October 17, 2023 05:36 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBThe U-S President will visit the war-torn Middle East -- to reaffirm his country's solidarity with Israel. The Reserve Bank is still worried about inflation ... and is not ruling-out a 13th interest rate hike. And Could new music for Ariana Grande be on the way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UN Pleads For Ceasefire As Situation In Gaza Worsens
October 16, 2023 18:40 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBEgypt refusing to open the Rafah crossing to allow Palestinians to flee Gold Coast Mayor feeling optimistic about pitch to host Comm Games Spike in Aussies being treated for ADHD Aussies take win over Sri Lanka at ODI World Cup Cardi B joins Kim Kardashian's latest Skims campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
P-M Vows To Write Next Chapter For Indigenous Australians
October 16, 2023 06:55 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBAnthony Albanese Fronts First Question Time Since The Voice Referendum Failed. Temporary Ceasefire In Place In Southern Gaza. Uber Warns Of Massive Price Hikes If Federal Bill Passes Parliament. And Defamation Win For Former Special Forces Commando See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel Warns Of Ground Offensive As Gaza Conflict Escalates
October 15, 2023 18:37 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBPalestinians in Gaza's north told to evacuate south Australians in the region told to leave Advocates for and against the Voice say cooperation needed to close the gap Aust gov fines X for failing to disclose efforts to fight child exploitation Diamonds beat Silver Ferns in Constellation Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia Asks What Now After Voice Referendum Rejection
October 14, 2023 19:18 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBAustralians have overwhelmingly voted NO in the referendum on enshrining a Voice To Parliament in the Constitution. Not one state secured the majority yes vote needed. There's been an outpouring of emotion on social media with yes campaigners claiming reconciliation is dead while the no side says it's real action that's needed, not symbolism. Qantas flights scheduled to repatriate Australians from Israel have been cancelled with the Federal Government claiming the situation on the ground i...
Aussies Head To The Polls In Historic 'Voice' Referendum
October 13, 2023 19:35 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBIt's decision day for the Voice To Parliament with Australian voting in the first referendum since the 1990's. After a long and noisy campaign pollsters claim the 'YES' vote is doomed to failure A Qantas aircraft is safely on its way to London with 220 expat Australians evacuated from Israel. Meantime overnight Israeli warplanes have carried out raids on Gaza Results of a 2021 review into Swimming Australia have been leaked claiming a toxic culture of mental abuse including fat shaming An...
Israel Gives Evacuation Deadline For Gaza
October 13, 2023 06:06 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBMore than One Million Gaza Residents Warned To Evacuate To The South within 24hrs. 220 Australians To Begin Their Journey Out Of The War-Torn Region. P-M's Final Pitch Ahead Of Voice Referendum. And The Bill For Cancelling Commonwealth Games Expected To Grow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yes & No Campaigns Make Final Pitch Ahead Of Voice Referendum
October 12, 2023 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBThe vote needs a double majority to pass US backs Israel as Middle East conflict intensifies UN warning humanitarian crisis in Gaza critical New Zealand voters head to the polls South Korea names its panda twins Australian men lose to Proteas at ODI World Cup Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie opens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.