Star News Briefing

Major bank issues warning over scammers targetting Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers Education at the centre of last Parliamentary sitting of the year Schoolies kicks off in the Gold Coast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is rejecting claims its political donation reforms are designed to shut independent candidates out of the electoral process. The Victorian Premier has condemned protestors who - she says - tried to politicise a beautiful event for children. And Kylie Minogue will take part in this month's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major reforms are set to be introduced into Federal Parliament next week - aimed at limiting the influence of billionaires in Australian elections. Flights to and from Bali are again operating after days of cancellations. AND A blonde bombshell is making her Hollywood return after more than a decade hiatus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storms have slammed Queensland's south east the last two nights, and residents are being warned to brace for more A man arrested over a water pistol, which sparked fears of an active shooter in the Sydney CBD The Aussie men win their first T-20 match against Pakistan And a Hollywood heavyweight makes her return after a lengthy hiatus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government admits Snapchat COULD be exempt from proposed social media age restrictions. The Federal Government is heralding the latest employment data --saying it shows it has the right policies in place. And Lady Gaga apparently has a new acting role in the works!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady for the third straight month.  Some good news for Aussie's stuck in Bali - with flights resuming between Australia and the holiday island.  AND An actor from the Office has taken out this year's Sexiest Man Alive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden has held his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, since the latter romped home in the US election A man to face court for three sex attacks on the Queensland Sunshine Coast A major Christmas bonus for child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning The NSW Golf Open gets underway today And the death of a British acting legend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government believes it can form a good working relationship with the Trump administration. The corporate regulator says C-Bus delaying insurance payouts to more than 10-thousand members, represents a 'systemic failure'. And  People magazine name their sexiest man aliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes a Nationwide education programme will drive-down vaping rates among Young Australians. Travellers have been left frustrated at airports across Australia and Bali, following a volcanic eruption AND Pop music's latest 'IT' couple has been spotted enjoying a rare date night in Sydney! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian holiday makers impacted by volcanic ash in Indonesia The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Alex de Minaur's incredible year of tennis, comes to an end And the first trailer has been released for the new Bridget Jones movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.