Political donations and election spending capped in proposed electoral reforms... The nurses behind an antisemitic video at Bankstown Hospital now sacked, and under police investigation... and, in cricket, Mitchell Starc to miss the Champions Trophy
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Anthony Albanese still hopeful of an Australian exemption to Donald Trump's tariffs...Football Australia says it will work with Sam Kerr over issues moving forward after her not guilty verdict... and, Ken Hinkley to stand down as Port Adelaide coach at season's end
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially harassing a London police officer; Donald Trump meets with Jordan's king as he pushes his Gaza plan and in sport, rugby League's Indigenous All Stars team is officially launched in a star-studded event.
Mixed messages over Donald Trump's commitment to tariff exemptions for Australia... Peter Dutton warns against premature interest rate cuts... and Sydney FC's coach says the A-League must embrace Asian competition.
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No exemption for Australia on steel and aluminium tariffs from Donald Trump... a two year ban on banks closing branches in regional areas...and mandatory swab test for elite athletics participants as part of a new transgender athletes policy.
The South Australian government backs a new search for the Beaumont children; Hamas freezes the release of Israeli hostages as part of its Gaza ceasefire agreement; And in sport, a UK jury considers its verdict in the trial of Sam Kerr.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to call President Donald Trump over new tariff threat, Severe weather warnings for parts of New South Wales and Victoria, Jordan Mailata becomes the first Australian to win the Super Bowl.
Plan to reduce the cost of essential goods in remote and regional Australia, Australia's political leaders weigh up how to respond to new tariffs announced by Donald Trump, and Alex de Minaur says he has learnt a lot from his defeat at the Rotterdam Open final.
In this bulletin, Israel withdraws from a key corridor in Gaza, independent MP Andrew Wilkie pushes for stronger whistleblower protections. And in cricket, Australia caps a brilliant summer with a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Assistant Minister for Health describes government funding in women's health as life-changing; Minister Katy Gallagher says Trump's proposal to control Gaza is inconsistent with international law; And in sport, Australian surfer Tyler Wright becomes first woman to win iconic Pipe Pro event twice.
Record rainfall totals recorded in Queensland; The federal government announces a women's health package totalling half a billion dollars; And in Tennis, Alex de Minaur to face Carlos Alcaraz in the Rotterdam Open final.
Results in two by-elections in Victoria too close to call; a fifth hostage swap completed as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal; and in sport, Australian skiiers win gold, silver and bronze medals at the FIS Freestyle Aerials World Cup.
Thousands across Australia join rallies against Queensland's ban on gender-affirming care; A US federal judge says he will order a pause on Donald Trump's withdrawal of foreign aid programs; And in sport, Golf Australia to separate the men's and women's tournaments once again.
Richard Marles meets with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth; the White House to have a new office for religion in a further nod to Donald Trump’s evangelical base; and in sport, Peter Dutton backs a ban on transgender women in sport.
Protests in Australia over Donald Trump's Gaza plan; Authorities prepare for another round of heavy rain in north Queensland; and in sport, the Indigenous All Stars coach optimistic about more First Nations players joining the AFL.
In this bulletin, Donald Trump signs order to place sanctions on the International Criminal Court, funding for hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers around Australia. And in sport, transgender women banned from competing in women’s sports at US Colleges.
In this bulletin, remote communities in the Northern Territory to get a major funding boost to close the gap, Donald Trump's new attorney general closes down an anti-Russian taskforce. And in sport, Fiji's director of women's rugby is sacked over homophobic comments.
Concerns Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal could derail the Gaza ceasefire deal; Google scraps diversity recruitment goals; and in sports, tough conditions forecast for Australian cricketers in Galle.
Families who fled the war in Gaza to live in Australia react to Donald Trump's proposal to takeover the enclave; Sydney mayors call for extra security and measures to fight racism, as part of the response to antisemitic attacks; and in sports, Australian freestyle skier Jakara Anthony on track for her Winter Olympic title defence.
The federal government supports minimum jail sentences for hate speech crimes; the White House defends Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal, but clarifies some elements after a backlash; and Jordan Mailata hoping to become the first Australian to win a SuperBowl ring.
The Opposition accused of politicising antisemitism; Australians widely condemn Donald Trump's future plans for Gaza; and in sport, former West Coast Eagle Adam Hunter dead at the age of 43.
Donald Trump says the U-S will own and redevelop the Gaza Strip after forcibly removing all Palestinians- but faces immediate international pushback... Aboriginal legal and human rights groups hit out at the Victorian government over controversial proposed bail laws... and Football Australia says it won't speculate on Sam Kerr's future.
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Donald Trump says the U-S will take over Gaza and build somewhere else for Gazans to live... Ukraine promises to negotiate a swap for the Australian captured during fighting with Russia.... and a gold medal for cycling from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to go up for auction.
Queensland records its second flood-related death; Ten dead in a mass shooting in Sweden; and in sport, the second day concludes in the trial for former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales.
An antisemitism motion is introduced as parliament resumes for 2025... a ceasefire reported in the Congo after rebels seized a major city...and the Matildas' interim coach backs captain Sam Kerr to return to the field in March.
In this bulletin, Australia's emergency minister on her way to north Queensland, Canada talks tough on tariffs as the US counts the potential cost... And in sport, Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland win top honours at this year's Australian cricket awards.
A woman dies in north Queensland floodwaters; Benjamin Netanyahu preparing to meet Donald Trump amid talks for a second Gaza ceasefire round; and in sport, Spain's ex-football boss on trial for kissing a player at the 2023 World Cup.
