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The Update

Nova Podcasts
Australia
One Nation
Telstra
Iran
Donald Trump
Labor Party
Bird Flu
Pauline Hanson
Melbourne
Anthony Albanese
ISIS
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Middle East Conflict
Sydney
United States
Strait Of Hormuz
New York
China
Australian Labor Party
New York City

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.

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Latest Episodes

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Amanda Richworth
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Michelle Stevenson
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Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • SO. MANY. ADs

    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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pikkle Suarez
    Australiaa year ago
  • Don’t force feed me your bosses politics

    Just put the fry’s in the bag

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kiwiholden
    Australia2 years ago
  • Horrible disturbing ad

    That loud dog mouth sounds ad is making me consider deleting this show I normally listen to everyday

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kiwiholden
    Australia2 years ago
  • Stop with Trump/US Politics Focus

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hazel.Lens
    Australia2 years ago
  • Best bite sized news

    love this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilovegreen1963
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some episodes are praised for breadth and usefulness of the headlines.
Brisk, easy-to-digest format is useful for quick updates.
US politics focus can feel abrasive to Australian-focused audiences.
Listeners appreciate concise coverage but want more long-form storytelling on topics.
Ads are very prominent and frequent, which may distract some listeners.

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#86
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#142
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Can The 20-Point Plan Deliver Peace In Gaza?
Q: Can you just talk us through what the promises are in this 20-point plan?
Cameron Stewart provided an overview of the 20-point plan's framework, emphasizing its attempts to balance needs without fully satisfying either side, and noted key players involved, including Trump and Blair. He argued that it's a sensible and realistic plan, which addresses urgent needs and humanitarian crises in Gaza while offering a potential pathway to Palestinian statehood without guaranteeing immediate results.
The Dark Side of the March For Australia
Q: Did that make you think that these rallies weren't necessarily about migration as they were about race?
Yes, definitely, as the rhetoric during the rallies indicated a focus on race rather than migration itself.
The Dark Side of the March For Australia
Q: What were your thoughts firstly on the day of the rally and the days leading up to it?
The community was warned to be vigilant and stay at home due to fears of attacks, particularly directed at the Indian community.
Vladimir Putin 'Pantsed' Donald Trump in Alaska
Q: Where is everything at? How far along are we? Has any real substantive progress been made in finally getting an end to the war?
There's been a lot of theatre with both backward and forward movements in negotiations. Ultimately, Trump's failures may push him further into supporting Ukraine than before.
Australia kicks out Iranian ambassador
Q: What exactly is going on with Richard Marles' sudden trip to the U.S.?
Richard Marles' rushed trip to the U.S. was likely related to strengthen diplomatic relations and to ensure that plans for a meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump were set in place amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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A brisk, news-forward show covers a wide mix of domestic and international headlines with a focus on Australian policy, economics, and current events. Episodes often thread through finance—like central bank decisions and census logistics—into defense, technology, and sport, then wrap with entertainment notes. A standout angle across recent samples is the integration of national security topics (e.g., defense contracts) into everyday updates, giving listeners a compact briefing that blends policy, business, and culture. It likely attracts listeners seeking quick, reliable updates across politics, economy, and world events, with a preference for timely, practical context over deep storytelling.

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2. Sarah Hanson-Young
3. Anne Ruston
4. Barnaby Joyce
5. Jack Goff
6. Harry Ottley
7. Tony Popovic
8. Wes Lambert

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