The Update

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<p>The Update from Nova Podcasts brings you the latest Australian and world news: from politics to sport and entertainment headlines. Listen to us in your smart speaker by asking for: Nova news flash briefing.</p>

  • 3 minutes 12 seconds
    High Court Strikes Down Labor’s Ankle-Monitoring

    The Opposition is demanding how the government plans to deal with a group of criminals who no longer have to be monitored.

    Storm of the decade set to hit far north Queensland 

    And

    Rihanna beefs up security after home shooting

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    18 March 2026, 6:23 am
  • 3 minutes 38 seconds
    Recession Warning From RBA Governor

    The RBA Governor has warned a recession could be on the cards after a second consecutive interest rate hike

    Donald Trump slams NATO allies who've refused to help in Strait of Hormuz

    Far North Queensland in the firing line 

    And the woman at the centre of the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment speaks out

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    17 March 2026, 7:38 pm
  • 3 minutes 50 seconds
    A Blow For Aussie Homeowners After Another Rate Rise

    Australian mortgage holders have been delivered another blow. 

    The A-Triple-C has met with major fuel companies amid concerns about retailers gouging customers at the bowser.

    And

    Taylor Swift spotted out and about celebrating the Oscars

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    17 March 2026, 5:44 am
  • 3 minutes 51 seconds
    Fuel Reserves To Hit The Market

    Federal Government approves the release of 750 million litres of petrol and diesel reserves as concerns around fuel supply continues

    Donald Trump steps up pressure on U allies to provide support in Strait of Hormuz

    All eyes on the Reserve Bank ahead of rates decision 

    And King Charles gets behind the DJ deck 

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    16 March 2026, 8:12 pm
  • 3 minutes 20 seconds
    All The Winners And Losers From This Years Oscars

    Victorian government forks out massive amount of cash over Covid shutdown.

    Dubai airport thrown into chaos after another drone strike.

    And

    No love for the Aussies at this year's Oscars.

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    16 March 2026, 5:40 am
  • 3 minutes 32 seconds
    Relief At The Bowser Weeks Away

    It's been revealed relief at the bowser could be weeks away

    The captain of Iran's women's soccer team has a change of heart and declines an offer of asylum

    Indonesian prosecutors appeal the sentence handed to two Aussie men charged with murder in Bali

    And a strong Aussie contingent at this ear's Oscars

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    15 March 2026, 7:40 pm
  • 4 minutes 20 seconds
    More Iranian Soccer Players Change Mind and Return Home

    Three more members of the Iranian womens soccer team have rejected an offer to stay in Australia

    Energy Minister assures fuel supplies are secure

    Security beefed up ahead of Oscars

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    14 March 2026, 9:27 pm
  • 3 minutes 22 seconds
    Iran's New Supreme Leader Breaks Silence

    The US is questioning why Iran's new supreme leader hasn't been seen in public

    Prison guard set to face questions over Jeffrey Epstein's death

    Queen Mary arrives in Australia

     

     

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    13 March 2026, 10:06 pm
  • 3 minutes 14 seconds
    Government Vows To release More Fuel From Reserves If Needed

    More Fuel could be released from nations stockpile.

    The G-S-T pot has been carved up with W-A the big winner.

    And 

    Zendaya seemingly confirms the most talked about rumour.

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    13 March 2026, 5:42 am
  • 3 minutes 31 seconds
    Police Respond To Active Shooter At Michigan Synagogue

    Police swoop on a synagogue in Michigan following reports of active shooter

    Iran's new Supreme Leader speaks for the first time

    Clean up steps up in Bundaberg following Queensland flood emergency

    And Prince Harry and Kate hit the streets of London

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    12 March 2026, 7:31 pm
  • 3 minutes 7 seconds
    Fuel Standards Relaxed To Add To Australian Supply

    Fuel quality standards will be lowered to allow an extra 100-million litres to be redirected to regional Australia.

    A former intelligence boss says he had become no more than an overpaid "research officer" for the Bondi Royal Commission.

    And

    Lola Young reveals why she passed out on stage.

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    12 March 2026, 5:40 am
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