Voting booths open across the country as Australia elects its next government, Gaza-bound aid activists attacked by a drone in international waters, Surfer Stephanie Gilmore prepares to compete in the Gold Coast Pro.
Three people in hospital after a helicopter crash on the coast of Victoria; A man sentenced for the killing of his former partner in New South Wales; Coco Gauff makes her first final in the Madrid Open.
A frantic final day of campaigning for the major parties as polling shows a clear leader; at least ten killed in a multi-car pileup at a Philippines tolling booth; transgender players banned from women's football in the UK.
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have just one more day to convince voters they should lead the nation, Ukraine signs a minerals deal with the United States, Australian basketball player Dyson Daniels wins the Most Improved Player in the NBA.
Anthony Albanese declares his reluctance to bring back a religious discrimination bill; US authorities defy court orders to return a wrongly deported man; The Kangaroos lay down the law ahead of their Essendon match-up tonight.
South Australia's parliament to debate the use of artificial intelligence and explicit deepfakes; Ukraine agrees to a crucial minerals deal with the US; Game one tonight of this year's women's State of Origin series.
Peter Dutton claims Labor wants to resurrect the Voice to Parliament, Greens launch campaign with call to 'reach for the stars' amid cost of living crisis, Tony Popovic says he's confident the Socceroos will qualify for next year's FIFA World Cup.
Labor optimistic and the Coalition sceptical after today's release of the latest inflation figures; Chaos on a US highway after a kangaroo escapes from its enclosure; Rugby Australia names the new coach of the Wallabies.
Labor says it's never stopped trying to talk about trade tariffs with the US; Canada's opposition leader loses his seat in the general election; Tennis doubles champion Max Purcell banned from the sport for 18 months.
The UN warns the possibility of a two-state solution in the Middle East is disappearing as fighting continues, Liberal Party denies it has recruited campaign volunteers from a Christian sect which objects to voting, The Socceroos suffer a massive setback ahead of June's FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Protesters interrupt Peter Dutton's campaign stop on the New South Wales South Coast; Mark Carney to remain Canada's Prime Minister - thanks to Donald Trump; Australia's Alex de Minaur caught up in Spain's mass blackout.
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese visit marginal seats in the last few days of the federal election campaign; New South Wales confirms the second site of a pill testing trial; No return date yet for Sam Kerr at her UK club, Chelsea.
In this bulletin; Russian President Vladimir Putin declares a three-day ceasefire in its war with Ukraine, Labor to raise international student visa fees to cover campaign promise costs, and in sport, Australia's dragon boat racing team embark on their first World Championship.
Peter Dutton doubles down on his Welcome to Country position; Murder charges laid after a car ramming killed 11 in Canada's Vancouver; A man killed in a crash at the ProMX motocross Championship in South Australia.
A five week inquest begins today into last year's Bondi mass stabbing attack; Fears the death toll could rise after 11 people killed in a Vancouver car ramming; Sydney plays host to the Oceania Sumo Championships.
Peter Dutton criticises Welcome to Country ceremonies as overdone, The Filipino community in mourning after a deadly car-ramming attack in Vancouver, Australian surfer Isabella Nichols claims victory at Bells Beach.
In this bulletin, Australian GP's back Labor's 24/7 telehealth service, Hamas is open to a deal that will see hostages released and a 5-year-truce in Gaza. And in sport, A-League elimination final postponed after torrential rain leaves pitch waterlogged.
Peter Dutton plans a tour of 28 seats in the final week of the election campaign; the public to be allowed to visit Pope Francis' tomb; and in Tennis, Matteo Arnaldi defeats Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open.
Hundreds of thousands of mourners join world leaders for Pope Francis' funeral; Labor pledges a free Medicare telehealth service; and in surfing, Tyler Wright will take on Isabella Nichols in an all-Australian women's semi-final at the Rip Curl Pro.
Anthony Albanese warns against rise in far-right extremism; China reportedly exempting some U-S imports from steep tariffs and in golf, Minjee Lee starts out strong at the Chevron Championship in Texas.
Labor promises new funds to promote language learning, The UN's food supply in Gaza has run out under Israel’s nearly 8-week-old blockade, Ethan Ewing powers into the quarter-finals at the Rip Curl Pro tournament.
Russian general killed in car explosion as U-S and Russia hold talks, Mourners are getting ready to mark the funeral of Pope Francis today, Sandon Smith led the Roosters to a commanding Anzac Day victory.
Another protest mars the commemoration of Anzac Day in Perth; A man shot dead at an international airport terminal in Canada's Toronto; Australian wild card entry Xavier Huxtable a giant killer in the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro.
Police interview a man accused of heckling at this morning's Melbourne Dawn Service; thousands march through Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation; Australia's Michael Storer holding onto hope in the Tour of the Alps.
Service and sacrifice remembered at Dawn Services across the country on ANZAC Day, Ukraine's President reacts to sweeping Russian drone and missile strikes, The Broncos stun the Bulldogs in the NRL.
The PM condemns an assault outside a prepoll booth in his Sydney electorate; The major parties expand on their domestic violence packages as campaigning continues; Reports that a deal's been struck for an NRL team in Perth.
An eighteen year old shot dead in a beach brawl in Newcastle; India expels Pakistani officials and closes a checkpoint after a militant attack in Kashmir; Star centre Len Ikitau commits to Rugby Australia to the end of 2027.
The Coalition says it will commit an additional $90 million to address family and domestic violence across Australia; Papua New Guinea's first cardinal heads to the Vatican to elect a new pope; And in sport, Nick Daicos set to captain Collingwood at just 22.
Preparations underway to mark the weekend funeral of Pope Francis with special services in Australia; The UK to host peace negotiations for Ukraine in the coming hours; Collingwood captain Darcy Moore to miss the Anzac Day blockbuster with Essendon.
Australia's governor-general to be among the official mourners at Pope Francis' funeral; India's PM condemns a deadly attack in Kashmir; Todd Goldstein declared ready for Essendon's Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood.
