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The Update

Nova Podcasts
Australia
Iran
Donald Trump
ISIS
Strait Of Hormuz
Middle East Conflict
United States
One Nation
Anthony Albanese
Sydney, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Melbourne
Inflation
Labor Party
Middle East
Australian Politics
ISIS Brides
Sydney
Gus Lamont

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

Opposition seizes new data which shows property prices have dropped.

Up to 12 suspected asylum seekers are in custody after being detained in the state's Far North.

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All the latest from the wedding of the year.

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Millions of workers in store for a pay rise as new financial year kicks in

House prices slump with Melbourne and Sydney leading the charge

Parents of teen killed in Thailand call for death penalty for her accused killer

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Jewish MP tells Royal Commission into anti-semitism about the fear he felt when his electorate office was firebombed.

Millions of mortgage holders are being put on notice.

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More details emerge about Taylor Swifts wedding

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Motorists set to fill up ahead of changes to the fuel excise tomorrow

More details emerge about the movements of an Aussie man, in the hours after the death of a teenager in Thailand

Desperate rescue efforts continue in Venezuela

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Tony Popovic
Socceroos coach
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Episode: Aussies Celebrate As Socceroos Advance To Knockout Stage Of World Cup
Amanda Richworth
Employment Minister
Australian Government
Episode: Minimum Wage Gets A Boost From July One
Jim Chalmers
Treasurer of Australia
Australian Government
Episode: Minimum Wage Gets A Boost From July One
Amber Willink
From Diabetes Australia, providing medical context on weight-loss medications
Diabetes Australia
Episode: One Nation Faces First Major Test
Jared Isaacson
NASA administrator referenced in discussion about transparency
NASA
Episode: One Nation Faces First Major Test
Katie Gallagher
Labor Finance Minister, discussing savings
Labor Party
Episode: Labor Promises Big Savings In Budget
Annika Wells
Communications Minister, referenced travel regulations and expenses
Australian Government
Episode: Labor Promises Big Savings In Budget
Alex Rivchin
Representative from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry
Executive Council of Australian Jewry
Episode: Royal Commission Into Antisemitism Hears Harrowing Accounts
Beyoncé Knowles
Singer
Self
Episode: ANZACs Honoured

Hosts

Michelle Stevenson
Host of The Update, appears across episodes delivering news and analysis for Nova Podcasts.
Ash Gardner
Host of The Update, provides fast-paced headlines and country-wide context.

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
    Australiaa year 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

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Listeners note a perceived heavy emphasis on ads and sponsor messages.
Some feedback calls out frustration with politics focus dominating coverage.
A few listeners praise the concise, easy-to-follow format and breadth of news across domains.

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#71
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#244
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Talking Points

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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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Fast-paced daily briefings that cover a wide slate of headlines, with a strong emphasis on Australian politics, economics, and global affairs. Episodes routinely weave in quick updates on crime, health, sport, and entertainment, delivering concise context and rapid-fire analysis from a broadcast-style host-led format. Notable strengths include a broad coverage window and timely, digestible summaries suited for listeners who want a reliable, multi-domain briefing throughout the day. A recurring appeal for potential sponsors and listeners is the modular, speaker-friendly delivery and consistent inclusion of big-picture policy and market signals alongside lighter regional notes.

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1. Tony Popovic
2. Amanda Richworth
3. Jim Chalmers
4. Amber Willink
5. Jared Isaacson
6. Katie Gallagher
7. Annika Wells
8. Alex Rivchin

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