
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3866 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||

The Opposition has accused the federal government of being deceptive over claims first-home buyers are thriving.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for life after falling from a moving train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Harry Styles is upgradin... more
Anthony Albanese delivers his maiden speech, urging the world to go electric.
The CEOs of the big four banks are in for a grilling in Canberra today
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Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner are dog parents now?!
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David Jones has confirmed plans to close half its stores across the country.
The Opposition is accusing the federal government, of presiding over "a once-in-a-generation housing downturn”.
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Kylie Jenner faces yet another lawsuit.
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The PM meeting Chris Bowen in Türkiye for COP31 this afternoon
11 fallen diggers identified for the first time as Australia marks Remembrance Day
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Bella Hadid loves a hard launch… or so it would seem....
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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
Just put the fry’s in the bag
That loud dog mouth sounds ad is making me consider deleting this show I normally listen to everyday
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.
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Frequent, concise briefings cover Australian and international headlines across politics, economics, business, public safety, sport and entertainment. Released three times a day, the updates prioritize developing stories, including government decisions, interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, alongside major events overseas and a selection of lighter cultural news. Michelle Stevenson and Mike Humphrey are recurring presenters, delivering the news in a direct, headline-led format suited to listeners who want a quick overview rather than extended interviews or analysis. The mix of Australian politics and everyday economic issues with global news, sports results and entertainment updates gives the briefings broad appeal for people who wan... more
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2. Richard Holden
3. Tony Burke
4. John O'Donniam
5. Tania Plibersek
6. Barbara Pocock
7. Joel Creasey
8. Jack Goff
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