Labor Unveils Ambitious Climate Target

An eight-week-old baby is one of three people dead after an Optus network failure.  The Prime Minister will head to the US today - where an informal meeting with Donald Trump is still on the cards. AND Nina Dobrev has sparked romance rumours with another Hollywood actor - just days after splitting with fiancé Sean White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government is refusing to be drawn on how much households will save, as a result of its new emissions reduction target. Queensland government stands by decision to ban pill testing. And Jimmy Fallon breaks silence on his mate Kimmel's suspension See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President wraps up his whirlwind state visit to the UK  Donald Trump weighs in on dumping of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, blaming ratings Whistleblower doctor in mushroom murder case disciplined And Gout Gout falls just short of securing a spot in the 200m final at World ChampionshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has unveiled his government's ambitious climate target -- hoping to reduce emissions by up to 70 per cent over the next decade. Economists are predicting the RBA will keep rates on hold following fresh unemployment data. And Laneway festival has anounced Chappel Roan as headlinerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this sports update, thanks to Kayo Sports: Billy Walters' season is over  Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Bobby Hill WON'T play in Saturday’s preliminary final  AND Basketball is back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Real Story, Joe explores the fallout from the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as the political left and right play the blame game. Plus the federal Liberal Party sinks to a new low in Newspoll, with leader Sussan Ley, so far, unable to turn things around for the opposition. And the AUKUS deal may be saved with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally set to meet with US President Donald Trump. Former Labor senator and Australian Strategic Policy Institute chair Stephen Loosley explains the implications of the deal and our relationship with the United States.  LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Follow Joe Hildebrand on Instagram Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial. Got a question for Joe? You can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royals and US President sit down for a State Banquet as his trip to the UK continues Porepunkah residents warned of conman scamming community members PM returns home empty handed And Gout Gout sprints into the semi-finalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government believes Australia's 2035 emissions target will be "ambitious and achievable". The Opposition Leader delivers her first major economic speech. And You won't believe what Justin Bieber is pocketing for his Coachella show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Robinson charged with murder following shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk Tributes pour in for Robert Redford following his death Prosecutors to launch an appeal against the non-parole period handed to Erin Patterson Fiery exchange between Donald Trump and Australian Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley is being warned of an exodus from the Coalition frontbench -- if the Liberals pursue net zero emissions at any cost. The government says there's "no excuse" for non-compliance, when a social media ban comes into effect.  And Coachella have released their lineup early and it's a cracker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.