Residents urged not to panic buy, as preparations continue ahead of Cyclone Alfred's arrival; A multi-billion funding boost for public schools in New South Wales; And in golf, the Women’s PGA Championship cancelled due to Cyclone Alfred.
The size of the gender gap in Australia revealed; Donald Trump criticises Volodymyr Zelenskyy for saying the end of the war with Russia is "very, very far away"; in cricket, Australia anticipating a tough contest against India in the Champions Trophy semifinals.
Peter Dutton "disappointed" in Donald Trump's White House clash; Paul Tazewell becomes the first black man to win an Oscar for Costume Design; And in sport, AFL season opener looks set to proceed despite wild weather.
A rower rescued off the Queensland coast after he was caught in cyclonic conditions; The Oscars get underway in Hollywood; And in sport, Australia to face India in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy.
European leaders meet in London to discuss plans to end the war in Ukraine; residents in Queensland warned to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred; and in sport, the Asian Football Confederation congratulates Australia on winning their first Under-20 Asian Cup title.
A New South Wales prison returns to public hands; Authorities search for a missing Lithuanian rower off the Queensland coast; And in golf, an Australian rookie six shots from the lead in the PGA Tour.
The UK signs a $4.57 billion loan agreement to bolster Ukrainian defence capabilities; Israel says it will adopt a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover periods; and in football, the Young Socceroos win the Under-20 Asian Cup for the first time in its 66-year history.
Sir Keir Starmer says Ukraine has Britain's full backing as US support hangs in the balance; Labor vows to open an extra 50 bulk billing urgent care clinics by mid-2026; in AFL, a call for action to address a series of injuries during games this pre-season.
Australia says it stands with Ukraine, after a heated exchange between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump; Pope Francis suffers a breathing crisis in hospital; and in the NRL, the Jillaroos prepare to play in a historic Test match against England.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash in heated debate over ongoing US support; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia stands with Ukraine; and in the AFL, Sydney star Errol Gulden in doubt for season opener after ankle injury.
Donald Trump pauses Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Zelenskyy; Labor promises it will freeze beer excise for two years if re-elected; new research finds over half of Australians experienced or witnessed racism in community sports.
Australia's Uyghur community condemns government failure to intervene in Thailand deportation; PM announces $25 million funding for solar power initiative; And in AFL, Port Adelaide's vice-captain to be absent for six weeks due to injury.
Senior Australian politicians say trilateral defence deal with the US and UK is on solid ground; Israel confirms plans to delay talks on the second phase of its ceasefire deal with Hamas; And in sport, Australia's NRL season launches in Vegas this weekend.
U-K Prime Minister meets with Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine; Unions welcome approval of Qatar-Virgin deal; Melbourne United wins first match of their NBL semi-final series.
Senator Fatima Payman apologises over comments about Iranian women; Opposition health minister slams increasing health insurance costs under the government; And in sport, the Matildas suffer another brutal loss in the SheBelieves Cup.
The first Palestinian detainees seen leaving the West Bank ahead of Israel hostage exchange; Peter Dutton criticises the PM over confused timeline around Chinese warships; And in cricket, the pressure on for Australia, ahead of their match against Afghanistan.
Hamas set to exchange bodies of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners today, clearing the way for the next ceasefire phase; parents and a sect leader sentenced over the death of an eight year old girl; and in sport, the Matildas prepare for their final match of the She Believes Cup.
Peter Dutton accuses the PM of digging for dirt following new property and share purchase revelations; Radio personality's comments about the Matildas condemned as "misogynistic"; And in sport, Rugby star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ruled out of New South Wales Waratahs' clash against Fiji.
Reports Ukraine and the US have agreed on a draft minerals deal; A Sydney nurse charged with threatening violence; And in cricket, Australia turns it focus to its upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.
Australia's security agency ASIO says antisemitism is the biggest security concern; a new search begins for the missing wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370; the Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa abandoned due to rain.
Channel 10 agrees to pay journalist Lisa Wilkinson $1.15 million to cover her court costs; Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie defends Coalition's plan to cut public service jobs; And in rugby, the Jilaroos to face England for only the fourth time in Test match history.
Questions continue over funding for a multi-billion dollar Medicare pledge; The Vatican says there has been a slight improvement in Pope Francis' health; And in cricket, Australia and South Africa compete for a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinals.
Independent Senator Fatima Payman defends comments praising treatment of women in Iran; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine hopes to see an end to the war this year; Alex de Minaur faces Croatian veteran Marin Cilic in the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The first federal poll since last week's interest rate cut shows the Coalition leading Labor; The Greens respond to the government's $8.5 billion Medicare pledge; And in sport, Australian basketball player Taran Armstrong signs a deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Australia imposes new sanctions on Russia, as the world marks three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine; Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's election; And in cricket, Josh Inglis reflects on his maiden century.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz concedes election defeat; the Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert; in AFL, Carlton's Jagga Smith to miss entire AFL season after scans confirmed he ruptured his ACL.
The Prime Minister unveils historic Medicare boost as the centrepiece of Labor's 2025 Federal Election campaign, Catholics in Argentina pray for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition, Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title at 17-years-old.
Israel delays the release of Palestinian detainees after Hamas frees hostages; Pope Francis in critical condition after suffering severe asthmatic respiratory crisis; and in motorsports, Waters edges Feeney in dramatic Sydney 500 finish.
Hamas releases final hostages under the first phase of the ceasefire deal; Labor pledges $8.5 billion to expand bulk billing and GP training; Inglis Ton powers Australia to win a record-breaking win over England.
The Opposition criticises the Albanese government's response to China's military drills in the Tasman sea, Central Victorian residents are told to stay indoors, due to an out-of-control grass fire, New York Yankees lifts the 49-year ban on having beard.
