The government and opposition spruik their cost of living policies ahead of tomorrow's federal budget; Queensland agrees to a deal on public school funding with the Commonwealth; and in sports, The Hawks win their second National Basketball League title.
Canadian Prime Minister calls an election, vowing to take on Donald Trump; New trucks for launching long-range missiles arrive in Australia; Oscar Piastri wins the Chinese Grand Prix.
In this bulletin; The Treasurer confirms commitment to Pacific aid; The Coalition announces $5 million of additional funding for mental health; And in sport, Australia won two medals at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in China.
The Treasurer won't say whether universal childcare will be policy if Labor wins the election; Tens of thousands protest against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor; In sport, women's and men's top seeds advance to the third round of the Miami Open.
Government announces energy bill relief in upcoming budget; Israel–Lebanon truce under threat amid cross-border strikes; Oscar Piastri snatches first pole position in Chinese Grand Prix.
In this bulletin: The Albanese government will expand its signature housing policy; Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for strikes targeting Israel; and in boxing, legendary American heavyweight George Foreman has died aged 76
Israel demolishes Gaza's only specialised cancer hospital; Researchers contest claims international students are driving the housing crisis; Collingwood crash the Western Bulldog's centenary celebrations.
Operations resume at Heathrow Airport after a day of cancelled flights; The Greens call for a Workplace Racial Equality Agency; And in football, England begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Albania.
Jacinta Allan denies Victoria's tough bail laws will trap young people in a cycle of re-offending... demands for another inquiry into the Tasmanian salmon industry... and a late, late winner for Brazil in World Cup qualifying
A landmark report on Australia's supermarkets finds them to be among the world's most profitable... a plan to promote innovation in the Australian cryptocurrency sector... and Socceroo Jackson Irvine says Australia's win against Indonesia shows the team's resilience.
The competition regulator has released its final report on the supermarket sector; The New South Wales Premier condemns an online threat against a mosque in Western Sydney; and in football, Socceroos win their World Cup qualifier against Indonesia.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton pledges to strengthen relationship with Israel and cut aid funds to Gaza... Australia's unemployment rate holds steady… and the Socceroos say their mental approach is the key in tonight's crunch World Cup qualifier against Indonesia
The federal opposition says it will match the government's promise of cheaper medicine... a major flood alert for communities in Far North Queensland... and in cycling, the 2027 Tour de France to start in Scotland for the first time.
Labor pledges to reduce the cost of medications on the PBS; Donald Trump says he has had a "very good" phone call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy; and in sport, The Socceroos take on Indonesia as they aim to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Two Sydney nurses appear in court over a viral video; a call for the federal government to fund dental care for older Australians; Athletes launch legal action against the governing bodies in tennis.
The federal opposition promises to add a section on attitudes to Jewish people to the Australian citizenship test; stranded astronauts return home after nine months in space; and in sport, Australia's first openly gay football player Josh Cavallo says he has faced a torrent of abuse.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about peace in Ukraine again; The nurses from the notorious Bankstown hospital video to appear in court for the first time; And in sport, the AFL tribunal upholds bans on three players for rough conduct.
Israel accused of breaking Gaza ceasefire with surprise air bombardment overnight; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticises Peter Dutton's calls for a new referendum; And in sport, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey to make his first AFL appearance of the season.
The Opposition Leader calls for a referendum on powers to remove citizenship; Ukraine's President calls on Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire, when he speaks with Donald Trump today; And in sport, the Socceroos prepare for their World Cup qualifier.
US President Donald Trump set to hold direct talks with Vladimir Putin on Ukraine; Treasurer Jim Chalmers slams US tariffs ahead of pre-budget speech; And in NRL, Warriors assistant coach faces fines and a three-match ban after allegedly clashing with a journalist.
Treasurer reveals upcoming budget will be a deficit; Coalition says they will de-register construction union following claims of violence; And in sport, ACT Brumbies brace for backlash against New South Wales this weekend.
Airline executives argue against a flight compensation scheme in Australia; The Coalition won't say whether it will go to the federal election offering income tax cuts; And in Tennis, Jack Draper wins his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
A nightclub fire leaves 59 dead in North Macedonia; the Treasurer warns Cyclone Alfred will cost the budget at least $1.2 billion; and teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout achieves a sub-20 second time at the Queensland Athletics Championships.
In this bulletin, at least 33 dead, after devastating storms in the United States, a cool change on the way after heatwave conditions in much of southeast Australia. And in motor racing, Jack Draper stuns world-number-three Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-final.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says more pressure must be applied to Russia to finalise a ceasefire deal; at least nine civilian deaths reported, after the US launches strikes against Yemen's Houthis; the potential for rain adds extra challenge for drivers in the Australian Grand Prix.
A plan for a Ukraine peacekeeping force plan moves to the operational phase; Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least nine Palestinians, including three journalists; Gout Gout wins another title at the Queensland Athletics Championships.
Australians rally against the violent deaths of more than 100 women, Donald Trump hails "productive talks" with Russia about peace in Ukraine, and in sport, former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed a two-year prison sentence.
Muslim community remains scarred six years after Christchurch attack; US influencer criticised over handling of Wombat, criticises Australia; Min Woo Lee takes joint lead at The Players Championship.
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte fronts the ICC in The Hague; the Prime Minister set to speak with world leaders concerning a Ukraine ceasefire; Hawthorn extend unbeaten AFL start with dominant win over Essendon.
A new $750 million investment in Australia's metal manufacturing industry; Opposition refuses to confirm whether they'd support energy rebates in federal budget; And in football, Tottenham Hotspur through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
