Star News Briefing
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Taylor Swift The Big Winner At This Years VMA's
September 13, 2023 07:27 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBTaylor Swift has cleaned-up at MTV's Video Music Awards taking home Nine gongs. Qantas says it "acknowledges and accepts" the decision to dismiss its appeal over the sacking of almost 17-hundred ground staff. And Liam Payne is back in hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enrolments Surge Ahead Of Voice Referendum
September 12, 2023 19:39 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MB143k new enrolments have been submitted since the referendum was announced High court to rule on Qantas sackings US President facing impeachment inquiry Pies star Brayden Maynard cleared of rough conduct Fan rushes stage at Drake show in Texas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voice Campaign Gets Dirty
September 12, 2023 07:32 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBThe PM has accused opponents of the Voice for using "fear over fact" as it campaigns ahead of the October 14 referendum. Labor is in talks with the construction sector to ensure its housing plan isn't scuttled by supply chain issues. And Amy Schumer apologises - kind of See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
$10bn Housing Fund To Pass With Support From Greens
September 11, 2023 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBThe federal government's $10bn housing fund to pass as early as this week Volunteers for No campaign told to use fear & doubt to convince voters Crown Casino being sued Ethics index shows politicians least trusted of all professions Alyssa Healy signs three year contract extension with the Sixers Drew Barrymore under fire for bringing back talk show amid Hollywood strikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor General Formally Approves October 14 Referendum Date
September 11, 2023 07:34 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBThe Voice Referendum Set To Go Ahead After P-M Visits Governor General For Writs. Labor And Greens Come To A Deal to Pass $10b Housing Fund Legislation. People Aged Over 45 Drowning At Higher Rates Than Previous Years. And Dingo Destroyed After Attacking Tourist On K'Gari Fraser Island See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Death Toll Expected to Rise After Morocco Earthquake
September 10, 2023 20:06 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBFrantic search for survivors begins following earthquake in Morocco. PM Anthony Albanese denounces Russia's invasion of Ukraine in G20 speech. Support for Voice to Parliament falls even further. Tickets go on sale for next round of AFL finals this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Housing Squeeze Worsens With Rise In Temporary Visas
September 09, 2023 20:23 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBThe number of temporary visas granted by Labor has increased by 730 thousand in one year. The opposition claims it's putting further pressure on Australia's housing crisis. There's claims the 'Yes' campaign for the Voice is spreading the wrong message with its new research showing its key message is considered compelling by only 16 per cent of those planning on voting yes. The death toll after a powerful earthquake in Morocco has climbed to more than one thousand. and game show Wheel of F...
One Dead and Five Injured in Horror CBD Crash in Melbourne
September 08, 2023 22:09 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBPolice rule out terrorism after car ploughed into pedestrians in Melbourne Anthony Albanese continues his whirlwind trip to Asia Prince Harry makes solo visit to the Queen's final resting place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia And The Phillipines Forge Strong Ties
September 08, 2023 06:46 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBAustralia will form greater Defence, Security and Trade ties with the Phillippines. Former Foreign Minister Maris Payne will retire from politics opening up a preselection battle for her senate seat. And Jimmy Fallon apologises for his bad behaviour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transport Minister Promises Cheaper Airfares Coming
September 07, 2023 20:03 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBThe Transport Minister promises cheaper airfares are coming as more airlines push up their capacity. National Australia Bank to cut more than 200 jobs after posting record profit. One year on since Queen Elizabeth's death. Former That 70's Show star sentenced to 30 years jail for the rape of two women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governement Under Siege Over Qatar Decision
September 07, 2023 07:29 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThe Federal Transport Minister insists her decision to block extra Qatar flights to and from Australia is "routine." The PM will visit China later this year, to sit down with President Xi Jinping. And Bad news for Swifties after Eras tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August Sets New Temperature Record
September 06, 2023 19:46 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBAugust has become the hottest August ever recorded. High cost-of-living is causing distress above normal levels for Australians according to new report. Federal Opposition ramping up pressure on the Transport Minister over the decision to block extra flight to Australia by Qatar Airlines. The Rolling Stones release a snippet of their new song from their first album in more than 18 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Higher Cost Of Living Starts To Bite
September 06, 2023 07:44 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBHigher cost-of-living is starting to bite, with the rate of economic growth easing to 2-point-1 per cent for the year to June. The government is being urged to "come clean" about why it blocked extra Qatar flights to and from Australia. And Kylie Jenner takes her new romance public See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Qantas CEO to Take Over Today
September 05, 2023 20:02 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBVanessa Hudson will take over the top job of the national carrier following Alan Joyce's early retirement. Retailers happy the Reserve Bank has paused interest rates. PM Anthony Albanese heads to Indonesia for Asean Summit. Spain's women's football coach sacked following unwanted kiss on player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mortgage Holders Breathe Sigh Of Relief
September 05, 2023 07:25 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBRBA Keeps Rates On Hold At 4.1%. Alan Joyce Leaves Qantas Effective Immediately After Weeks Of Controversy. MPs And Senators To Travel To U-S To Advocate For Julian Assange's Release. AND.. The Cost Of Postage Stamps Could Rise By 30c Next Year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RBA Expected to Keep Rates on Hold Today
September 04, 2023 20:02 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBPhilip Lowe will chair his final meeting as RBA boss before handing the reigns over today. Foodbank says there's been an increase in middle income families reaching out for help with food due to cost-of-living pressures. Record numbers of millennials are packing up and heading to regional Australia. Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell dies of liver failure aged 56. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New I.R Laws Introduced To Parliament
September 04, 2023 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBEmployers found to have knowingly short-changed workers -- could soon be punished with Ten years in prison! The Defence Minister has angrily brushed off questions about his use of private planes since the start of the year And The latest around the Joe Jonas divorce drama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Industrial Relation Laws to be Debated Today
September 03, 2023 20:03 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBProposed legislation to protect casual and gig workers introduced to Parliament today. Class-action against RoundUp begins today to determine whether the weed killer causes cancer. We're being encouraged to do a 'digital spring clean' to minimise the risk of identity fraud. Kiss to be announced as the AFL's Grand Final entertainment as finals launched today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music legend lends his hit song to The Voice campaign
September 02, 2023 22:12 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBJohn Farham has given the green light for his hit song to be used in the Yes campaign Bosses who underpay staff set to face tough new penalties Flight Centre ramps up pressure to have flight ban reversed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Housing Affordability Hits Crisis Point
September 01, 2023 22:18 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBLatest figures have revealed more Australians are struggling to enter the housing market Calls for Pharmacists to get a fair deal in the wake of prescription changes Catchy new song aims to teach kids how to react in an emergency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qantas Boss Gets Massive Bonus After Week From Hell
September 01, 2023 07:59 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBIn a week that's seen Qantas hit with legal action over 'ghost flights', and caving to pressure to refund pandemic cancellations, the airline's boss has received a massive bonus. The Greens are threatening to block some of the federal government's planned tax changes unless it agrees to pay superannuation to people on paid parental leave. And there's been a bombshell claim nine years on from the disappearance of M-H-370. In sport, another Aussie bundled out of the US Open. And in enterta...
Driest Spring Since 2019 Begins
August 31, 2023 19:57 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBThe Bureau of Meteorology says there's a 70 percent chance of an El Nino forming this summer. Overseas More than 70 people killed in a high-rise fire in Johannesburg in South Africa. 60-day dispensing in pharmacies kicks off today, despite major concerns from industry. Former US President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election interference in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qantas Scraps Flight Credit Expiry Dates
August 31, 2023 07:45 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBQantas has announced it will scrap expiry dates on credits and will offer cash refunds for flights cancelled during the pandemic. Australia's Energy Minister admits there are risks to the country's energy grid but measures are in place to protect supply. And greater protections for gig workers will be the focus of the next set of industrial relations reforms. In sport, there are no more Aussies in contention in the women's singles at the US Open. And in entertainment, Sam Asghari has un-...
Major Concerns for Two States Energy Grids this Summer
August 30, 2023 19:59 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBMarket Energy Regulator says two states likely to experience blackouts this summer. The Voice referendum campaigns officially begin, with the PM heading to Tasmania and the no advocates to South Australia. Overseas: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall with more than 445,000 people without power in the US. Aussies urged to buy a daffodil or donate to Cancer Council's Daffodil Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australians Heading To The Polls On 14 October
August 30, 2023 08:09 - 3 minutes - 3 MBThe 'Yes' and 'No' campaigners for the Voice referendum have 45 days to sway undecided voters, with the PM confirming we will go to the polls on October 14. A drop in the price of petrol, fruit and vegetables has led to a more positive inflation result. Ford has issued a recall for almost five thousand of its Ranger utes and Everest SUV's. In sport, Australia kicks off the T20 series against South Africa in Durban tomorrow morning. And in entertainment, Britney Spears believes her ex Sam...
PM to Announce Date for Voice Referendum Today
August 29, 2023 20:07 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBAustralians likely to go to the polls on October 14 for Voice referendum. Coles to slash the price of more than 500 products to help with cost-of-living pressures. Bodies of three US marines killed near Darwin arrive in the NT before being repatriated to the US. Rare blue supermoon to be seen in the skies tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PM To Announce Voice Referendum Date Tomorrow
August 29, 2023 07:41 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBThe PM is in South Australia where he'll announce the date we'll be voting on the Voice referendum, tomorrow. Despite Victoria's Commonwealth Games being cancelled it's been revealed the organising committee hasn't yet been disbanded. A soccer fan involved in the A-League pitch invasion at AAMI Park learns his fate. In sport, Cameron Smith commits to playing the two Aussie golf majors. And in entertainment, Margot Robbie packs on the PDA while on holiday with her husband. See omnystudio...
Former US President Donald Trump Trial Date Set
August 28, 2023 19:58 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBCandlelight vigil held overnight in Darwin to honour three US marines. Commonwealth Games officials confirm they didn't ask for gag clause in $380 million settlement with Victorian Government after the 2026 games were cancelled. New once-a-day pill hailed a game changer in treatment of cancer. Donald Trump's trial date set in the U-S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qantas Boss Grilled At Senate Inquiry
August 28, 2023 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBC-E-O Alan Joyce Forced To Defend Airline Prices Post-Covid. FIFA Women's World Cup Causes Spending Boost In Australia. Investigation Continues Into Deadly U-S Osprey Crash And A Gruesome Discovery In South Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Probe Into Commonwealth Games Fiasco Begins Today
August 27, 2023 19:58 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBThe Australian Government is set to help with the Investigaton into how a U-S Military aircraft crashed in Darwin, killing three U-S personnel. Premier Daniel Andrews can't be compelled to face a public hearing into the Commonwealth Games fiasco. DNA testing has confirmed the death of mercenary warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin. Former U-S President Donald Trump's mugshot delivers a huge pay day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driver Of Fatal Sydney Crash To Face Court Today
August 26, 2023 20:14 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBThe driver of a crash in Sydney's south which killed two boys aged 9 and 10 will face court today. He's facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death and police believe speed was a major factor. The 'no' campaign against the proposed Voice to Parliament is planning to significantly increase its spending in NSW with the state identified as crucial to both sides. Protests have been held across Spain over the behaviour of the President of the Spanish Football Federation at the Women's ...
Spanish Football Boss Refusing To Resign Over Unsolicited Kiss
August 25, 2023 20:10 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBThe World Cup winning Spanish Women's Football Team is refusing to play unless the Spanish Football Federation boss quits. Luis Rubiales has been under fire for a week since kissing the team's star player on the lips after Spain's World Cup win in Sydney last weekend. There's growing pressure on the Federal Labor Government to implement a policy encouraging older Australians to stay working for longer to ease the tax burden on the young. Around 200 former cruise passengers could join a cla...
Great White Shark Mauls Surfer At NSW Beach
August 25, 2023 07:07 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MB44 Year Old Fighting For Life In Hospital After Shark Attack Off Port Macquarie. Donald Trump's Mugshot Goes Viral. Disgraced TV Star Andrew O'Keefe Avoids Conviction For Breaching A-V-O. And Is A Spice Girls Movie In The Works? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump To Surrender In Georgia
August 24, 2023 19:34 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBThe former US president will be booked on charges of election interference Russian President breaks his silence on Wagner crash Mass dieoff of emperor penguins in Antarctica Shock loss for Panthers in NRL Woman arrested for harassing Nicki Minaj See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Govt Intergenerational Report Shows Cost Of Ageing Population
August 24, 2023 07:52 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBAbout 40 per cent of future budget spending will be directly linked to older Aussies. Qantas Bounces Back After Pandemic. Melbourne Principal Jailed For Abusing Two Sisters. And U-S President Says Killed Russian Mercenary Had Target On His Back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India Becomes First Country To Land On Dark Side Of The Moon
August 23, 2023 19:41 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBIt's the country's second attempt in four years Chief of Wagner group believed dead in plane crash One of Trump's right-hand men surrenders in Georgia Nirvana's Nevermind has been voted most iconic album cover of all time Lizzo countersues backup dancers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alarming NAPLAN Results
August 23, 2023 07:59 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBThe Albanese government will prioritise catch-up classes, as the latest NAPLAN results reveal one-in-three children are failing numeracy and literacy exams. The Electoral Commission is urging Australians to be across what votes will be accepted in the Voice referendum. And we're being warned of an increased risk of bushfires this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Third Of Aussie Students Failing NAPLAN Exams
August 22, 2023 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBTen per cent need additional support in the classroom Date for Voice referendum to made public next week Teacher and seven children rescued from cable car in Pakistan Swan's star Tom McCartin cleared of rough conduct And Just Like That renewed for third season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Convicted UK Baby Killer Lucy Letby Sentenced To Life In Prison
August 21, 2023 19:37 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThe UK nurse killed seven babies and attempted to kill six others Tropical Storm Hilary has hit California 800 still missing following wildfires in Maui Spanish Football President apologises for World Cup kiss Guy Pearce sells Melbourne home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spain Take Out FIFA Women's World Cup
August 20, 2023 19:32 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBLa Roja taking a 1-nil win over England in Sydney Australia's population to pass 40 million within four decades California bracing for Hurricane Hilary Russian spacecraft crashes on moon Barbie's reign at US Box Office comes to an end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matilda's Lose To Sweden But Win Aussie Hearts
August 19, 2023 20:09 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBThe Matildas have gone down two-nil to Sweden in the bronze medal play-off at the Fifa Women's World Cup. They made history despite the loss, as the first men's or women's team to come fourth at a World Cup tournament. Three people are in hospital after a freak accident in the Thredbo ski fields in NSW, a seat detaching from the chairlift in a freak gust of wind. The Treasurer is warning Australia needs to find an extra 140 billion dollars a year over 40 years to afford an increased spendi...
Matilda-Mania Prompts Women's Sport Funding Boost
August 18, 2023 20:21 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBLabor has announced a 200 million dollar funding boost for sporting facilities and equipment especially for grassroots girls sport. The Greens are amping up their attack on Labor over the Government's housing policy, claiming renters and home-buyers are being sold out. The party will rally today in Brisbane. Federal Labor's ministerial team is under fire for a bill for chartered flights for more than six billion dollars just this year. The Prime Minister has spent more than 370 hours in th...
Aukus Sub Deal Gets Thumbs Up From Labor Party
August 18, 2023 07:02 - 3 minutes - 3 MBThe PM has given a passionate defence of the Aukus submarine deal, before winning backing from members at the A-L-P's national conference. The Four aussie surfers rescued after 36 hours at sea have started their journey home. And all the latest from the Britney Spears divorce drama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
British Chat Show King Sir Michael Parkinson Dead At 88
August 17, 2023 19:20 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBHis family confirming his death followed a brief illness PM pressures crossbenchers to support housing legislation Ten dead in jet crash in Malaysia Sharks take win over Cowboys to kick off round 25 of the NRL Drake gifts Birkin bag to fan at LA show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matildas Hit Yet Another TV Milestone
August 17, 2023 07:23 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBThe Matildas have set another TV viewing record. There's been a rise in the unemployment rate, And All the latest on the Britney Spears divorce drama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heartbreak As Matildas Knocked Out Of World Cup
August 16, 2023 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBThe Aussies losing to England 3-1 Thousands of Sydney fans stranded due to train delays National Cabinet agrees to housing reform Death toll from Hawaiian wildfires rises to 106 Aussie surfers thank their rescuers Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner sell Miami home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once In A Generation Housing Reforms
August 16, 2023 07:29 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBNational Cabinet has agreed to an increase of the housing target -- to help ease pressure on renters and home-buyers. Lidia Thorpe is demanding the pm abandon the voice referendum -- saying its nothing more than a token gesture! And it's Matildas mania across the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia Gripped By Matildas-Mania Ahead Of Semi-Final Clash
August 15, 2023 19:31 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBMatildas to take on England in Sydney for a place in the World Cup final Four Aussies rescued off Indonesia's Aceh province National Cabinet meets with housing on the agenda Support for Threads waning Spain through to World Cup final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missing Aussie Surfers Found Floating On Boards In Indonesia
August 15, 2023 06:59 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBFour Aussies surfers missing for two days are found floating on their boards in Indonesia, Donald Trump has until next Friday to hand himself in -- or be arrested -- after he was indicted for the fourth time. And New music on the way for Miley Cyrus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man Arrested Following Bomb Threats on Plane
August 14, 2023 19:59 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBA 45-year-old man is in Police custody accused of threatening a Malaysian Airlines flight he had a bomb in his backpack. The search is on for four Australians missing in Indonesia who failed to return from a birthday boat trip. The woman at the centre of the mushroom poisoning in Victoria has released a statement saying she bought the mushrooms from an Asian vegetable store but can't remember the name. Michael Oher, the man who inspired the movie The Blind Side says his adoptive family...