The Tasmanian Government will have to lease out two brand new ferries it's paying nearly $1 billion for, because it doesn't have a berth big enough to host them.

Samoa is hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, where climate change, ocean protection and the legacy of colonialism will be on the agenda.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have spent a quintessential Aussie day in Sydney, with barbecues, sheepdogs and a visit to the Opera House.

King Charles' visit to Canberra has been disrupted by an Indigenous rights protest from Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been the number one target for Israel since the beginning of the war in Gaza.

Despite fears of rising unemployment, the latest official data shows the Australian economy's still creating tens of thousands of new jobs.

There are warnings tonight that Australia's birth rate, having hit a low not seen since the 1970s, is now at a critical level.

George Negus is being remembered as a remarkable journalist with strong opinions, and also a deeply good friend.

The UN peacekeeping force in Southern Lebanon says Israeli tanks forced their way into one of its positions over the weekend.

Residents in Florida are cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. The financial cost is expected to be many billions of dollars.

China has agreed to lift a ban on Australian live rock lobster imports, after a meeting between the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Ex-Labor senator Fatima Payman has launched a new political party called "Australia's Voice."

As war rages in the Middle East, the Australian Parliament is divided over how to mark the horrors of the 7 October Hamas attacks.

Commemorations have been held in Israel, Australia and around the world to mark the anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas.

Israel has ordered more residents in southern Lebanon to flee their homes, as it continues its ground incursions.

The Israeli army is warning Lebanese citizens who've fled their homes not to return, as raids will continue.

In the United States, the Vice Presidential candidates have faced off in a debate marked by a surprising degree of courtesy and policy.

Israeli troops have launched raids in southern Lebanon as the cross-border conflict continues to escalate.

Australian Federal Police have announced they'll investigate the use of Hezbollah flags by a small number of people at a rally in Melbourne.

Lebanon's foreign minister has given an impassioned speech at the United Nations, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lebanon's foreign minister has given an impassioned speech at the United Nations, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

As Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah exchange fire across the border, Israel is considering a ground invasion.

Inflation has fallen to 2.7 per cent for the 12 months to August.

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent. The Governor Michele Bullock says the economic outlook is still uncertain.

Australia's two major supermarket chains are being taken to court by the consumer watchdog for allegedly misleading shoppers with price discounts on common products.

As the tension between Hezbollah and Israel grows, world leaders are urging both sides to pull back from their attacks.

The unemployment rate for August was unchanged from the previous month, at 4.2 per cent, but there are concerns the figure will rise.

The Islamist militant group Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate after hundreds of pagers used by its members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon.

The Federal Government is continuing to have trouble getting one of its big housing policies passed by Parliament.

Americans have been stunned by a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Australians may soon have stronger protections from scammers if the federal government succeeds in getting new laws passed.

The Federal Government and the Coalition have struck a deal to deliver major aged care reforms.

In the United States, the Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have met in what is tipped to be their only formal debate.

There have been strong reactions to the Prime Minister's promise to ban children from social media.

The final report of Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been made public this afternoon.

Frontline domestic violence workers are optimistic a $4.7 billion funding package will help protect more women and children.

Bill Shorten has called time on his political career after 17 years, he's announced he won't recontest next year's election.

Australia's National Accounts show the economy barely grew in the last quarter.

Thousands of Tasmanians are grappling with the aftermath of days of wild weather across the state.

Wild weather is causing chaos across Australia's southeast. Powerful winds and flooding have caused widespread damage.

Members of Australia's LGBTQI+ community say the Prime Minister's backdown on sexuality and gender questions in the census doesn't go far enough.

The families of the police officers murdered in Queensland's Wieambilla shooting have spoken on the final day of an inquest.

Official data released today shows the rate of inflation has slowed to 3.5 per cent.

The Government has announced a cap on the number of international students allowed to enrol for courses in Australia.

State and territories are set to bankroll a larger share of major infrastructure projects under new funding deals struck by the Federal Government.

Kamala Harris has formally accepted the nomination to be the Democratic presidential candidate at the party's national convention.

The transformation of Tim Walz from little-known governor to Vice-Presidential pick is complete, after his appearance at the Democratic National Convention.

On the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Barack and Michelle Obama have made key speeches.

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, US President Joe Biden has delivered a speech seen as a political farewell.

The Federal Government has secured the Coalition's support to pass legislation that would allow it to put parts of the CFMEU into administration.

Thailand’s parliament has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra the country’s new prime minister.

There have been more clashes in parliament today as the Opposition leader reiterated his call for a temporary ban on Palestinians entering Australia.

A fierce political debate has broken out over whether Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza should be granted Australian visas.

New figures show workers' pay packets are, on average, growing slightly faster than the cost of living.

Investigations are continuing in far north Queensland after a stolen helicopter slammed into a luxury Cairns hotel early this morning.

The controversial construction union the CFMEU has slammed the Federal Government's plan to introduce legislation to force it into administration.

Australia has already put in its best performance at an Olympic Games. So what did it take to achieve this?

The Democrats candidate for president, Kamala Harris, has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.

For the first time in a decade, Australia's terror alert level has been raised from "possible" to "probable."

The Federal Government finds the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza was the result of "serious failures" of the Israeli Defence Forces. 

As tensions rise in the Middle East, Australians in Lebanon are being urged to leave while they can.

There are fears the war in the Middle East is about to escalate after the assassination of the political leader of Hamas.

The Israeli military has been forced to call in extra troops to protect one of its bases from its own citizens.

After the Opposition's fierce criticism of the government's handling of immigration detention matters, Minister Tony Burke adds Immigration and Home Affairs to his responsibilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held separate meetings with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Prime Minister will unveil a new Cabinet line-up on Sunday after two senior members announced today they're retiring from politics.

The Australian Federal Police is sending officers to help their French counterparts protect public safety during the Olympics and the Paralympics.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has declared she has the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's nominee in the presidential election.

The US President Joe Biden succumbs to pressure, announcing he won't contest the November election and backing vice-president Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump in his place. 

The Australian Labor Party has announced it's suspending the CFMEU's construction division from the party's branches in four states.

The Federal Government is backing moves for an administrator to take control of the controversial construction union, the CFMEU.

At the Republican National Convention in United States, a roaring crowd has welcomed Donald Trump.

The construction branch of the CFMEU faces allegations some officials helped underworld figures profit from major public building projects.

The FBI has named the suspected shooter behind an attempted assassination of former US President and Republican nominee, Donald Trump. 

A Brisbane couple charged with spying and conspiring to share Defence secrets with Russia.

More US Democrats raise doubts about Joe Biden's re-election chances, with George Clooney joining calls for him to step aside. 

A report finds one-in-five Australians surveyed admits to committing an act of sexual violence.

The Albanese Government targets anti-Semitism and Islamophobia with two new envoys to be tasked with tackling both problems.

Another curfew declared for Alice Springs, raising questions about what can be done to tackle the poverty and dysfunction driving crime in the outback town.

Keir Starmer to be the UK's new prime minister after a landslide Labour win ends 14 years of Conservative rule. 

Senator Fatima Payman quits the Labor party to sit as an Independent saying her conscience and views on the war in Gaza left her with no choice.

Calls for a dramatic overhaul of the corporate watchdog ASIC with a parliamentary inquiry releasing a scathing report on its performance.

The big supermarkets put on notice as the coalition calls for the competition watchdog to have the power to break up the retail giants. 

The West Australian senator Fatima Payman has accused her Labor Party colleagues of intimidating her so she'll resign from from parliament.

Joe Biden stumbles and Donald Trump deflects questions in the first U-S presidential debate.

What does the future hold for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange? And what of concerns his return home puts a strain on relations with Australia's closest ally the United States? 

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is a free man for the first time in 14 years after being released from custody.

After years behind bars, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has walked free from jail and boarded a flight out of the United Kingdom. We examine how the extraordinary legal saga culminated in a plea deal with the US.

As the political battle over energy policy continues, the government appoints a prominent Liberal to lead the climate change authority.

Fears the Coalition's nuclear policy could jeopardise investment in renewables. 

The Coalition continues its pitch to build nuclear reactors in seven communities around Australia. 

The Federal Coalition reveals the seven sites for its proposed nuclear power plants.

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, but warns inflation isn't easing quickly enough for a cut any time soon.

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

The federal seat of North Sydney the latest electorate facing the axe in a proposed boundary redraw.

The unemployment rate falls as 40,000 people find work, but what does that mean for interest rates?

The Nationals leader David Littleproud commits to nuclear power plants in his party's seats. So would those communities embrace them?

The UN Security Council backs an American plan for a Gaza ceasefire, but will Israel and Hamas agree to its terms?

The French president Emmanuel Macron calls a snap election after a surge in support for far-right parties in the European parliament polls. Will his gamble pay off?

After weeks of pressure, the Immigration Minister signs a revised rule for the visa cancellations of criminals.

The Greens are under pressure, with both Labor and the Liberals accusing them of inciting pro-Palestinian demonstrators to target electorate offices.

The Australian economy's slowed to a virtual standstill. but that won't stop the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates again.

International researchers say Australian news outlets, including the ABC, have been targeted by a sophisticated new Russian campaign.

More than 2.5 million Australian workers will receive a pay rise from July after a decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission.

A New York jury found Donald Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened his chances of winning the White House in 2016.

The opposition has today accused the government of putting its relationship with New Zealand ahead of the safety of Australians.

The Immigration Minister Andrews Giles is under pressure again after it was revealed a direction he issued last year saw convicted criminals avoid deportation.

The daughter of the Perth gunman who last week killed two women is calling for action on domestic violence.

There are fears the death toll from the landslide in Papua New Guinea could be far higher than previously estimated. 

In Papua New Guinea,  authorities fear more than a hundred people have been killed by a huge landslide.

Australia's transition to renewable energy appears to have been dealt a blow, with the nation's biggest coal-fired power plant to be kept open longer than expected.  

The Federal Opposition is continuing its push for nuclear power in Australia, despite another critical report from the CSIRO.

Two Australian defence force planes are involved in an evacuation effort from New Caledonia.

Iran's president and foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash in the country's north-west.

The A-League soccer competition has been hit by allegations of betting corruption involving several players from the Sydney club Macarthur FC. 

The unemployment rate jumped to 4.1 per cent in April as more Australians struggled to find work.

Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme are worried after the federal budget revealed cuts to the growth of the scheme. 

Military whistleblower David McBride sentenced to more than five years jail. His supporters say it sends a chilling message.

What does tomorrow's federal budget need to deliver to improve the lives of Australian women?

Bruce Lehrmann is ordered to pay most of Network Ten's costs after his failed defamation case.

The Government promises to keep the gas on, saying it's needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Beijing claims an Australian helicopter aircraft involved in an incident with one of its jets  was spying on China. 

Israel's military has declared it's taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border-crossing into Egypt.

The Israeli army has ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to start evacuating the area.

In Mexico, police have now arrested three people as they investigate the disappearance of two Perth brothers and their American friend.

There are serious concerns for two Australian brothers who've gone missing on a surf trip in Mexico. 

National Cabinet has announced a funding package of nearly $1 billion to help people leave abusive relationships.

Bonza has become the latest airline to run into financial trouble in Australia.

Community organisations are calling on National Cabinet to focus on the long-term support of women and children escaping violence.

An alliance of Australia's peak Islamic groups is calling for the country's terrorism laws to be changed.

Thousands of people have gathered at ANZAC services around Australia and the world, including at the place where the legend began - Gallipoli.

In Sydney, counter terrorism police have raided several homes and arrested seven teenagers. 

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape have set off together on a two-day hike of the historic Kokoda Track.

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Papua New Guinea for a visit loaded with symbology.

American media outlets are reporting that an Israeli missile strike hit Iran earlier today, although it's unclear how successful the attack was.

The Bondi Junction shopping centre has reopened its doors for a day of quiet reflection, five days after the shocking mass stabbing attack.

Australia is to spend an extra $50 billion on defence over the next decade.

A stabbing a church in Sydney's south-west last night has been declared an act of terrorism. 

The Federal Court has found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann did rape Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. He has failed defamation case against Channel 10 and Lisa Wilkinson.

Andrew Forrest's attempt to prosecute Facebook owner Meta over scam ads fails in Australia, but he's not finished yet.

The Prime Minister has unveiled a plan to supercharge investment in green energy projects and critical industries.

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong has put Palestinian statehood back on Australia's agenda, in a bid to find a way to end the deadly Israel-Hamas war. 

The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory has extended the youth curfew in Alice Springs by a week.

The Albanese Government has pledged a better deal for shoppers and for farmers, after the release of a new review.

New South Wales and Queensland are bracing for possible flooding as heavy rains sweep across those states.

Former Channel Seven producer Taylor Auerbach faces a barrage of tough questions, in the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann.

Taiwan has been rocked by the strongest earthquake to hit the island in at least 25 years. The death toll is unclear.

The Prime Minister is demanding "full accountability" after an Australian aid worker was killed in an apparent Israeli air-strike in Gaza. 

Across this nation, this Easter break has been a mixed back for tourism operators.

The Northern Territory Government's response to rioting in Alice Springs, a two week youth curfew at night, has been mostly well received.

An emergency curfew has been declared in Alice Springs, after a violent brawl.

The Federal Government is trying to ram through legislation making it easier to deport people.

It's believed homes have been lost as a bushfire burns out of control in Western Australia's South-West.

Tasmanians head to the polls tomorrow in a state election that could see voters shift away from the major parties.  

Australia's unemployment rate has fallen from sharply from 4.1 per cent to 3.7 per cent.

Australia's ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, is scrutiny after an outburst from former US president Donald Trump.

The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates unchanged at four point three-five per cent.

A category 3 cyclone has already caused severe damage in one community, and is heading towards another in the Northern Territory.

Aged care workers have had a win today, with a ruling that means they'll get pay rises of between seven and 28 per cent. 

The mining industry facing tough questions about workplace safely after a worker dies in a mine collapse in Victoria.

Educators in the Northern Territory are celebrating news of extra funding, but they warn it must be spent wisely. 

New recommendations for the funding of Australia's aged care system appear to be gaining widespread support.

Civilians in Gaza are enduring catastrophic conditions as they begin the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. 

The United States President Joe Biden has delivered his third state of the union speech.

After weeks searching for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy, police have charged a man with murder.

Australia's GDP growth was just 0.2 per cent in the last quarter, according to figures released today.

Matildas' captain Sam Kerr faced a London court charged with the racial harassment of a police officer. 

The national vacancy rate now sits at 0.7 per cent, according to one real estate website. That's a record low. 

Facebook says it won't renew any of the deals it struck to support public interest journalism in Australia.

Australia's political circles are buzzing after the head of ASIO revealed a former politician was recruited by foreign agents.

Muslim groups have rejected invitations to share an Iftar dinner with their state Premiers. 

There's been a breakthrough in the investigation of the alleged murders of Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird.

Analysis from the Treasury finds wage growth is now the biggest cause of inflation.

On the second anniversary of Russian's invasion, Ukrainians are determined to keep fighting. 

Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 30 towns in the Victoria's west as a large out-of-control bushfire burns.

One of the men involved in South Australia's "bodies in the barrels killings" has been granted parole.

The Albanese government today announced a major overhaul of the navy that will expand the surface combat fleet .

The debate around asylum seekers has erupted once again, after 39 people made it to the mainland last Friday. 

In Victoria, the destruction tally continues to grow after fires and storms swept through the state's east and west earlier in the week.

Prime Ministerial wedding bells set to ring as Anthony Albanese announces his engagement to partner Jodi Haydon.

The fallout from yesterday's wild weather and fires in Victoria is still being assessed.

The Government has today committed another 700 million dollars to create thousands of jobs in remote areas of Australia.

There are fears for civilians in the city of Rafah in Gaza, after Israel launched a new attack, reportedly killing dozens.

A legal victory has turned into a political disaster for US President Joe Biden after an investigation raised serious questions about his memory. 

Today's historic address to Parliament by PNG's leader James Marape was the first such address by any Pacific leader. 

A new report into price gouging has found a serious lack of corporate competition means many of us are being ripped off at the check-out.

For the first time, the governor of the Reserve Bank has taken question in a press conference about its latest rate decision. 

Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in a Beijing court.

No evidence. Police pour cold water on reports an anti-semitic phrase was chanted in a video of an infamous Sydney Opera House protest last year.

Could we be on the cusp of genuine cost-of-living relief? Businesses consider price cuts as the economy looks set to cool.

Inflation's falling but can we expect an interest rate cut anytime soon?

Cars washed away , homes underwater and locals forced to swim for their lives - flash flooding devastates suburbs near Brisbane.

The liquidation of one of China's largest property developers Evergrande - the economic and political ramifications could ripple across the globe.

Police in Sydney stop a group of masked men dressed entirely in black carrying Australian flags as the nation marks Australia Day.

A broken election promise or a pragmatic decision born of necessity? Anthony Albanese begins the big sell of his tax cut overhaul.

Anthony Albanese rolls the political dice, tweaking the stage three tax cuts - will voters buy it?

The pandemic Prime Minister, the Hawaiian Holiday, the multiple ministries saga, Scott Morrison's resigning from parliament.

One major bank reports consumer stress is now at the same level as it was in the first few months of the pandemic. 

The date for a crucial federal by-election for the Melbourne seat of Dunkley has now been announced for 2 March. 

As tens of thousands of shipping containers around the nation stand idle, port operator DP World and the maritime union have been given a blunt message.

As tens of thousands of shipping containers around the nation stand idle, port operator DP World and the maritime union have been given a blunt message.

Beijing has suggested a Japanese warship may have been responsible for a sonar incident, which injured Australian divers last year.

Donald Trump is off to a strong start in the race to be the Republican party's candidate for president later this year, winning a crucial vote in the primaries.

The Federal Court has dismissed a case brought by Tiwi Island elders against gas company Santos.

The United States and Britain have launched air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen, south of Saudi Arabia.

Sixteen people have now been confirmed dead after violent riots in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, and its second largest city, Lae. 

In Papua New Guinea's capital, the Prime Minister's office is under siege by protesters outraged by the underpayment of public servants.

About a thousand Australian workers are set to lose their jobs after Alcoa announced it will end production at one of its three West Australian alumina refineries.

Three months of rain hit the central Victorian town of Heathcote in just 24 hours, while further east, parts of Seymour and Yea have been issued evacuation orders.

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister has told the Federal Court it can't rely on the evidence of Brittany Higgins, as he made his closing arguments in the defamation case brought by the former Liberal staffer.

Australia has confirmed it won't send a warship to the Red Sea to help a US-led coalition prevent Houthi rebels attacking cargo ships. 

A legal grenade thrown at Donald Trump's re-election hopes - a Colorado court rules he's ineligible to be placed on the ballot because of his involvement in the January Six insurrection.

The man dubbed Australia's most notorious terrorist has walked free from prison - should the Government have done more to keep Abdul Nacer Benbrika locked up?

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

As we shift from coal to renewables... could nuclear power help keep the lights on amid growing strains on our energy grid.

Once labelled Australia's worst female serial killer, Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her children have been quashed.

Locals brace themselves as Tropical Cyclone Jasper hits Far North Queensland - flooding is the the biggest concern.

Queensland has a new Premier-in-waiting Steven Miles - and he's already being tested as Cyclone Jasper bears down on the far north coast.

Fast-tracked visas for highly skilled workers and an overhaul of the foreign student sector - is the Government's new plan going to fix Australia's migration system?

Soaring temperatures and high winds raise the risk of catastrophic fire conditions across the south-east of the continent.

Facing massive cost blow outs exacerbated by overservicing and fraud - a major overhaul announced for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

A fourth detainee charged after being released from Immigration detention because of a High Court ruling.

Has a debacle now turned into a crisis for the Government?

"Indiscriminate warfare" against the Palestinian people - "in violation of international humanitarian law" - Médecins Sans Frontières delivers a scathing assessment of Israel's war on Gaza and labels Australia as complicit.

The truce is over ... Israel and Hamas resume hostilities after a seven-day-pause.

Another pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas as pressure grows on the warring parties to keep the guns silent.

Some good news or at least less bad than expected as inflation fell sharply this month - lowering the chances of a pre-Christmas interest rate hike.

A PM exclusive - fresh constitutional challenge against the Government's new laws designed to closely monitor detainees released by the High Court.

Protests held after the government strikes a deal with the Greens to return water to the Murray-Darling Basin - the Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek joins the program.

The uneasy truce begins between Israel and Hamas ... but the agreement is complex and it is febrile, so will it last?

A frightening taste of summer  ... 40 degree temperatures and strong winds fan bushfires tearing through Perth suburbs.

50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel - could it lead to a lasting ceasefire?

Are interest rate hikes about to finally start denting Australia's booming housing market?

The Prime Minister condemns China for hitting navy divers with a sonar pulse but he won't say whether he raised it personally with Xi Jinping.

Under scrutiny in the Senate the Optus boss reveals more than 200 calls to the emergency 000 line couldn't get through during the nationwide network outage.

The Commonwealth scraps dozens of big infrastructure projects over cost blowouts - the states claim vital road and rail upgrades are now in jeopardy.

The Opposition hounds the government over the release of criminals from immigration detention but what can be done to protect the community?

More details emerge about the asylum seekers released from immigration detention by a High Court ruling - three have murder convictions and several are sex offenders.

Victim's advocates furious over the release of asylum seekers convicted of violent crimes - after last week's High Court ruling.

In the first deal of its kind, Australia offers the residents of a small Pacific island, threatened by climate change, special visas to move here.

Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin admits she still doesn't have a clear idea of what triggered yesterday's outage, or whether the Optus reputation can be recovered.

Millions affected as the Optus network crashes - the pressure's mounting on a company now dealing with its second major online disaster in just over a year.

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

Pain and heartbreak in a small Victorian community where five people were killed while sitting in a beer garden.

A Rough day for Qantas executives at the airline's AGM as shareholders deliver their "first strike" in what could ultimately lead to the board being spilled.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could fail to meet its emissions targets without drastic change.

A national crisis of domestic violence ... six women killed in 10 days ... and 58 fatal attacks so far this year.

Israel's leader cites the bible - as he rejects growing calls for a ceasefire - and pushes troops further into Gaza. The US brings in new laws to regulate Artificial Intelligence - will they work or stifle innovation? And amid worsening rates of body image distress in our kids -  could social media actually become a force for good? 

Australia's housing crisis worsens with vulnerable people struggling as rental properties become harder than ever to find.

American fighter jets have launched airstrikes on two targets in Syria. It says they are linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been named as a defendant in a rape case in Toowoomba, Queensland.

As Gaza continues to suffer under a relentless bombing attack, pressure is mounting for a humanitarian pause in hostilities. 

Ahead of an apparently imminent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel's defence force there are growing questions about whether Israel has a clear plan for what it hopes to achieve.

As some humanitarian aid starts trickling into Gaza, Israel is intensifying its bombardment of the territory.

'An inflection point in history' Joe Biden lumps Hamas and Vladimir Putin together describing them as threats to democracy as he commits billions more to Ukraine and Israel.

Mounting evidence the deadly Gaza hospital explosion wasn't Israel's fault but whoever's to blame, the incident's only added further fuel to the crisis engulfing the Middle East.

Joe Biden set to touch down in the Middle East as Israel and Palestinian groups blame each other for a devastating hospital blast in Gaza that left hundreds dead;

Hamas releases hostage videos as Palestinian civilians try to get out of harms way with Israel readying for a ground assault.

The shattering defeat of The Voice referendum - its consequences for Indigenous Australians, reconciliation and Anthony Albanese's political future. Just how did they get it so wrong?

With a ground invasion imminent - Israel warns Palestinians to clear out of northern Gaza; Police tell protesters to stay away from a pro-Palestine rally planned this weekend in Sydney; and on the eve of The Voice referendum why the driving force of the proposal Noel Pearson remains confident the Yes vote can win.

No food, water or electricity, under air attack and waiting for a ground invasion - the terrifying situation facing Gaza right now as Israel responds to the Hamas terror attacks.

A diplomatic breakthrough as Australian journalist Cheng Lei is freed from jail in China, where she's been locked up since 2020.

Israel's siege of Gaza is underway - how do two million people survive under intense bombardment with their food, water and electricity supplies cut off?

Jets striking targets in Gaza, troops massing ahead of an expected ground offensive and hundreds already dead on both sides - what more can we expect as Israel extracts a 'bloody vengeance' on Hamas?

Two men rescued from the roof of their car near Bairnsdale, as floodwaters rise in Victoria's Gippsland and north-east.

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe, an indigenous woman who is opposed to the Voice, has been targeted in a racist neo-Nazi video.

The Federal Government has announced a $50-million crackdown on migration agents, after a report found significant rorting of the visa system. 

Firefighters have battled blazes across several states with fires threatening communities in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Australian house prices approach record highs: will it mean another rate rise before Christmas?   

After four and a half years,  the Disability Royal Commission delivers its final report - among its findings are calls for an end to school segregation and the phasing out of group homes;

A dramatic shake-up of the Australian Army with more soldiers to be located in Queensland to help counter any threat from China.

Victoria has a new Premier with Jacinta Allan taking over from Daniel Andrews. What will she bring to the job?

After nine years in office, the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation - take a look at the legacy of the state's longest serving Labor Premier;.

The powerful bureaucrat Mike Pezzullo stands aside pending an investigation into allegations he attempted to influence politicians;

Rupert Murdoch steps down passing the corporate baton to his eldest son Lachlan. Is it the right move?

A broad-ranging inquiry to be held into Australia's pandemic response - Anthony Albanese says it's not about blame but how to do better next time.

Victoria's bold new housing plan - is it a model the country should adopt to fix our housing crisis?

As extreme heat sweeps across the eastern states - meteorologists officially declare an El Nino weather event.

Several parts of New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria are getting an early taste of summer with record-breaking spring temperatures.

Jacinta Nampijinpa (Price's comment that the colonisation of Aboriginal people has had no 'ongoing negative effects' disputed by Doctors, psychologists and community leaders.

The Coalition's spokesperson for Indigenous Australians has issued a string of warnings about the proposed Voice to parliament - declaring it could be used as a weapon to punish politicians who are against it.

Another bad day for Qantas ... the airline apologises to workers it sacked during the pandemic - a move the High Court has now confirmed was illegal;

Experts give us their views on the government's housing package. Some say it falls short and have other ideas on how the crisis can be solved.

The Greens agree to support the government's housing package after securing an extra billion dollars for community and public housing.

Australia and the Philippines have confirmed plans to hold joint patrols in the South China Sea - under a new strategic partnership.

With the government under pressure for blocking Qatar Airways' request for extra flights here - should human rights be a factor in deciding which airlines can fly to Australia?

Australia's GDP figures show the economy might be heading out of its inflation crisis and into a 'soft landing' but are we actually in what's known as a 'technical recession'.

A Qantas departure that's actually ahead of schedule - Alan Joyce leaves the airline two months early.

As China vies for influence in the Pacific - did Beijing send real weapons to help train Solomon Islands police not replicas as first claimed?

Can Qantas repair its public image after being shamed for trousering hundreds of millions of dollars in flight credits and now facing huge fines for selling tickets to already cancelled flights? 

Why are so many Australians frustrated with the amount of information they're getting on the proposed Voice to Parliament?

The Yes and No campaigns sharpen their messages as the Prime Minister announces October the 14th as the date for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Are tourism operators suffering the consequences of a lack of competition in Australia's airline industry?

The C-E-O of Qantas, Alan Joyce has faced a grilling by a Senate Committee examining the cost of living.

For once, a photo Donald Trump didn't want to be in - his mugshot taken in a Georgia jail as he faces more charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election results.

After a long fight, the victims of former school principal Malka Leifer finally see her jailed for 15 years.

Fire Chiefs deliver a dire warning ahead of summer - it's going to be dry, it's going to be hot and it could be dangerous.

The supermarket giant Coles records a record profit as many Australians struggle to pay their soaring grocery bills.

The latest Intergenerational report from treasury poses some serious questions for Australia's future - how will we pay for our bigger and older population?

As Australia marks 50 years since we ended our involvement in the Vietnam War, the Prime Minister apologises to Veterans for their treatment on returning home.

A rise in unemployment - bad if you've lost your job but probably a relief if you have a mortgage - but it may make another interest rate rise less likely.

Australia's got its collective fingers crossed as the Matildas take on England in tonight's World Cup Semi-final.

Four Australian surfers missing in bad weather off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia's Aceh province have been rescued.

The Matildas make sporting history but they face a big test against England to make the final.

The Matildas make sporting history but they face a big test against England to make the final.

The Tillies are in town - Brisbane gets ready for Australia's knockout match against France in the World Cup.

The Tillies are in town - Brisbane gets ready for Australia's knockout match against France in the World Cup.

The Federal Government formally apologises to the victims of the RoboDebt scandal but the Opposition holds off.

The Federal Government formally apologises to the victims of the RoboDebt scandal but the Opposition holds off.

The Commonwealth Bank posts a record profit - cold comfort if you're struggling with high interest rates and the costs-of-living.

The Commonwealth Bank posts a record profit - cold comfort if you're struggling with high interest rates and the costs-of-living.

WA's new Premier scraps the government's controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws... will the decision have an impact on support for The Voice referendum?

WA's new Premier scraps the government's controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws... will the decision have an impact on support for The Voice referendum?

The ACT Chief Minister's fury over the early release of the report into the failed prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

The ACT Chief Minister's fury over the early release of the report into the failed prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

More signs of a thaw in relations between Canberra and Beijing? China drops its tariffs on Australian barley

More signs of a thaw in relations between Canberra and Beijing? China drops its tariffs on Australian barley

'Knowingly lied and 'had lost objectivity' - the damning findings against the ACT's top prosecutor in a report into the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

'Knowingly lied and 'had lost objectivity' - the damning findings against the ACT's top prosecutor in a report into the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

More details on those shocking allegations of abuse against a former childcare worker - do we need national standards governing the people looking after our children?

More details on those shocking allegations of abuse against a former childcare worker - do we need national standards governing the people looking after our children?

A massive police operation swoops on a former childcare worker who's now facing a staggering 1600 child abuse charges involving 91 children

A massive police operation swoops on a former childcare worker who's now facing a staggering 1600 child abuse charges involving 91 children

Hopes dashed - the search for the four missing crew of an ADF Helicopter that crashed in Queensland becomes a recovery mission

Hopes dashed - the search for the four missing crew of an ADF Helicopter that crashed in Queensland becomes a recovery mission

The Prime Minister dangles the threat of a double dissolution election to get the Greens to support his housing fund - is it a political risk worth taking?

The Prime Minister dangles the threat of a double dissolution election to get the Greens to support his housing fund - is it a political risk worth taking?

Gang violence ricochets across Sydney - two fatal shootings this week alone - so what's behind this spate of recent killings and why can't the police stop them?

Gang violence ricochets across Sydney - two fatal shootings this week alone - so what's behind this spate of recent killings and why can't the police stop them?

Inflation's slowing but is the Reserve Bank's finger still on the interest rate rise trigger?

Inflation's slowing but is the Reserve Bank's finger still on the interest rate rise trigger?

He was a big Liberal Party fundraiser with links to a former Cabinet Minister ... and now a parliamentary inquiry wants to ask him some questions but he's left the country. So where in the world is John Margerison and is there any chance of getting him back?

He was a big Liberal Party fundraiser with links to a former Cabinet Minister ... and now a parliamentary inquiry wants to ask him some questions but he's left the country. So where in the world is John Margerison and is there any chance of getting him back?

Kathryn Campbell - the senior public servant slammed for her role in the illegal RoboDebt scandal - resigns from her $900,000 dollar-a-year Defence Department job

Kathryn Campbell - the senior public servant slammed for her role in the illegal RoboDebt scandal - resigns from her $900,000 dollar-a-year Defence Department job

There are serious worries the world's food supply is at risk with Russia bombing Ukraine's critical infrastructure - including the country's grain terminals.

There are serious worries the world's food supply is at risk with Russia bombing Ukraine's critical infrastructure - including the country's grain terminals.

A fatal shooting this morning in Auckland has cast a shadow over day one of the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament.

A fatal shooting this morning in Auckland has cast a shadow over day one of the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament.

No one likes paying a cancellation fee but what's it's going to cost Victoria for dumping the Commonwealth Games?

No one likes paying a cancellation fee but what's it's going to cost Victoria for dumping the Commonwealth Games?

The Victorian Premier cancels the 2026 Commonwealth Games - is it the death knell for an event originally designed to celebrate the British Empire?

The Victorian Premier cancels the 2026 Commonwealth Games - is it the death knell for an event originally designed to celebrate the British Empire?

Sexual harassment, bullying and unethical digging for competitors' secrets - a Senate Inquiry hears it's all in a day's work at the major consulting firms.

Sexual harassment, bullying and unethical digging for competitors' secrets - a Senate Inquiry hears it's all in a day's work at the major consulting firms.

For the first time in its 63 year history the Reserve Bank is to have a female Governor with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing today the deputy governor Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe

For the first time in its 63 year history the Reserve Bank is to have a female Governor with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing today the deputy governor Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe

As speculation mounts about the future of Reserve Bank Chief Philip Lowe, the Opposition wants public servants ruled out from replacing him

As speculation mounts about the future of Reserve Bank Chief Philip Lowe, the Opposition wants public servants ruled out from replacing him

You'll hear why Philip Lowe won't rule out ,ore interest rate hikes and how the Reserve Bank Governor is changing the way the RBA operates

You'll hear why Philip Lowe won't rule out ,ore interest rate hikes and how the Reserve Bank Governor is changing the way the RBA operates

Ben Roberts-Smith's heading back to court - the Victoria Cross winner appealing the damning judgement made against him in his landmark defamation trial.

Ben Roberts-Smith's heading back to court - the Victoria Cross winner appealing the damning judgement made against him in his landmark defamation trial.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's political future is in doubt with coalition figures refusing to back him, after the Robodebt Royal Commission's damning findings.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's political future is in doubt with coalition figures refusing to back him, after the Robodebt Royal Commission's damning findings.

The former Prime Minister and three of his then-Cabinet Ministers named and shamed as the Royal Commission into Robodebt delivers a scathing report about the illegal scheme.

The former Prime Minister and three of his then-Cabinet Ministers named and shamed as the Royal Commission into Robodebt delivers a scathing report about the illegal scheme.

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

The No Campaign accused of importing 'Trump-style politics' to Australia as debate around the Indigenous Voice to Parliament becomes acrimonious.

The No Campaign accused of importing 'Trump-style politics' to Australia as debate around the Indigenous Voice to Parliament becomes acrimonious.

The RBA has left the cash rate at 4.1% - for now.

The RBA has left the cash rate at 4.1% - for now.

Embattled consulting firm PwC Australia has named and sacked eight senior partners over the tax leak scandal.

Embattled consulting firm PwC Australia has named and sacked eight senior partners over the tax leak scandal.

With the shockwaves from the Gladys Berejiklian case still being felt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission officially starts work tomorrow.

With the shockwaves from the Gladys Berejiklian case still being felt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission officially starts work tomorrow.

Former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been labelled corrupt - by the damning findings of an ICAC investigation into her conduct when she was running the biggest state in Australia.

Former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been labelled corrupt - by the damning findings of an ICAC investigation into her conduct when she was running the biggest state in Australia.

Today, new data showed the annual inflation rate slumping from 6.8 per cent in April to 5.6 per cent in May - a drop much more pronounced than most economists had predicted.

Today, new data showed the annual inflation rate slumping from 6.8 per cent in April to 5.6 per cent in May - a drop much more pronounced than most economists had predicted.

Ukraine says it's making progress against Russian forces while Vladimir Putin's hold on the Kremlin is being seriously questioned for the first time in his 23 years at the top.

Ukraine says it's making progress against Russian forces while Vladimir Putin's hold on the Kremlin is being seriously questioned for the first time in his 23 years at the top.

As the Russian president Vladimir Putin clings to power after the weekend's aborted insurrection, the Australian government has today announced another 110 million in military support for Ukraine.

As the Russian president Vladimir Putin clings to power after the weekend's aborted insurrection, the Australian government has today announced another 110 million in military support for Ukraine.

'A catastrophic implosion' - all those onboard the Titan believed dead prompting calls for the banning of 'deep-sea tourism.

'A catastrophic implosion' - all those onboard the Titan believed dead prompting calls for the banning of 'deep-sea tourism.

The desperate search for the missing Titan sub continues with its oxygen supplies set to run out - is there any chance of saving the five people onboard?

The desperate search for the missing Titan sub continues with its oxygen supplies set to run out - is there any chance of saving the five people onboard?

In the North Atlantic, the detection of underwater noise raises hope the missing deep sea submersible may be found.

In the North Atlantic, the detection of underwater noise raises hope the missing deep sea submersible may be found.

It has the support of Federal Government, some of our biggest companies and most major sports organisations - so why is the 'YES' campaign for an indigenous voice to parliament facing such an uphill battle?

It has the support of Federal Government, some of our biggest companies and most major sports organisations - so why is the 'YES' campaign for an indigenous voice to parliament facing such an uphill battle?

The Prime Minister calls on Australians to support the Indigenous Voice to Parliament as the referendum legislation gets through the Senate.

The Prime Minister calls on Australians to support the Indigenous Voice to Parliament as the referendum legislation gets through the Senate.

Peter Dutton wants Senator David Van to quit parliament after more allegations emerge about his behaviour.

Peter Dutton wants Senator David Van to quit parliament after more allegations emerge about his behaviour.

Liberal Senator David Van dumped from the party room after more claims made against him just a day after allegations of sexual assault were raised by Lidia Thorpe.

Liberal Senator David Van dumped from the party room after more claims made against him just a day after allegations of sexual assault were raised by Lidia Thorpe.

Crossbench Senator Lidia Thorpe has used parliamentary privilege to accuse a parliamentary colleague of sexual assault.

Crossbench Senator Lidia Thorpe has used parliamentary privilege to accuse a parliamentary colleague of sexual assault.

Shock turns to grief - a small town rallies together as its comes to terms with the fatal bus crash that's devastated communities in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney.

Shock turns to grief - a small town rallies together as its comes to terms with the fatal bus crash that's devastated communities in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney.

Police have charged the driver of a bus that crashed in the New South Wales Hunter region overnight - killing 10 people. The 58 year old man from Maitland - has been charged with ten counts of dangerous driving occasioning death. The bus had been transporting guests from a wedding - after a day of celebration - when it overturned and crashed into a guard rail.

Police have charged the driver of a bus that crashed in the New South Wales Hunter region overnight - killing 10 people. The 58 year old man from Maitland - has been charged with ten counts of dangerous driving occasioning death. The bus had been transporting guests from a wedding - after a day of celebration - when it overturned and crashed into a guard rail.

Donald Trump's legal woes are mounting but can anything slow his momentum in the race for the White House?

Donald Trump's legal woes are mounting but can anything slow his momentum in the race for the White House?

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is standing by his Finance Minister Katy Gallagher after texts have emerged suggesting she knew of the Brittany Higgins - Bruce Lehrmann matter ahead of the media storm.

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is standing by his Finance Minister Katy Gallagher after texts have emerged suggesting she knew of the Brittany Higgins - Bruce Lehrmann matter ahead of the media storm.

Australia's cooling economy- is recession now on the cards?

Stubbornly high inflation has again forced the Reserve Bank to lift the cash rate for the 12th time in just over a year. Borrowers will be slugged by another quarter of a percentage point rise - taking the cash rate to 4.1 percent

Convicted murderer Kathleen Folbigg, imprisoned two decades ago for the killing of her four children, has been pardoned and released.

The civil defamation finding against Ben Roberts-Smith has triggered widespread debate about whether he should be stripped of his honours, including a display dedicated to his military service  at the Australian War Memorial.

Australia's most decorated war veteran loses his mammoth defamation battle. A judge finds news reports of war crimes committed by Ben Roberts-Smith were proven to be substantially true.

As inflation sends rents soaring, the Reserve Bank Governor suggests tenants should consider share housing or moving in with mum and dad.

As scrutiny of the PWC tax leak scandal continues at Senate Estimates hearings, the Greens are calling for an immediate ban on the consultancy firm doing any government work.

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

In the clash of the billionaires over what could be the southern hemisphere's biggest-ever solar farm,  Mike Cannon-Brookes has taken control of the 'Sun Cable' project over Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest.

The Federal Finance Department has told consulting firm PwC to "stand down" any staff who knew about Treasury tax leaks from working on any existing or future government contracts.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck new agreements with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on migration and green hydrogen, while raising concerns about attacks on Hindu temples in Sydney.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will  address a crowd in Sydney, estimated to include up to 20,000 people. He'll be joined by his counterpart Anthony Albanese as both men extol the virtues of the Australia-India relationship.

As federal parliament prepares to vote on the final form of words to be put to the Australian people at the referendum, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has ramped up his attack on the Indigenous Voice proposal.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Hiroshima early this afternoon for the G7 summit where he'll represent Australia which has been invited as an outreach partner along with several other nations.

The Federal government has welcomed an announcement from China today that it's lifting the ban on Australian timber. China suspended the 600 million dollar a year trade in 2020 blaming quarantine concerns.

Despite lengthy preparations, a major national security meeting to be held in Sydney has been cancelled as US President Joe Biden deals with problems at home.

How could it happen? -- and how many have been lost? Questions persist as the search goes on for victims of a fire at a 92-room hostel in the New Zealand capital of Wellington.

The Commonwealth has settled a class action with 30-thousand Australians over contamination from fire-fighting foam used on Defence sites across the country. 

The Federal government gives a provisional go-ahead to a coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin, now it's accused of betraying people who voted for climate action.

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

Rent assistance for people on welfare and incentives for builders. Does the budget do enough to address spiralling housing costs? 

The Federal Budget to reveal an imminent surplus and financial help for some renters. 

One day out from the Federal Budget, the government announces single parents will keep their payment until their youngest child turns 14, instead of eight. 

Rent prices only expected to rise, despite the Reserve Bank forecasting overall inflation to cool more quickly than previously expected. We'll have the latest economic forecasts. 

A 15 per cent pay rise confirmed for aged care workers, but it's unclear whether those earning more than the award rate will benefit

The NT government insists fracking for gas has a role in Australia's future, despite concerns about a changing climate.

After a short-lived pause, the Reserve Bank inflicts more interest rates pain to try to cool the economy. 

Home sale prices are rising and some are tipping the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes are at an end. Where to from here for the housing market? 

The Prime Minister reveals a crack down on rising costs for the NDIS will have an up-front bill of more than $700 million.

Australia's migration overhaul. Temporary workers to get a pathway to permanent residency, but the government says this doesn't mean more migrants coming here. 

The Age Discrimination Commissioner is fed up with delays on a power of attorney register that would help stop elder abuse. 

The days of Australian defence personnel coming to the rescue in devastating fires and floods appear to be numbered, with a growing push to reserve troops and equipment for conflict. 

Australia's defence strategic review points to China's huge military build-up, but Australia's response to changing conditions is 'unclear' and 'timid' according to our guest, strategic policy expert Hugh White. 

The legal opinion of the Solictor-General backs the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, blunting one of the opposition's attacks. 

PM covers a broad spectrum of issues relevant to all sections of Australia.

The much loved Melbourne Priest Father Bob Maguire has died. We'll hear how he often found himself at odds with the Catholic Church, while working tirelessly to help the poor and homeless. 

Bill Shorten pledges to make the National Disability Insurance Scheme sustainable, and with the disability community watching on, he insists it's not about cutting support. 

Campaigning steps up on the Indigenous Voice referendum, as each side fights for the future of the Australian Constitution.

A Sydney paramedic has been stabbed to death while on a break at a McDonalds car park. It highlights the risk of occupational violence for health care workers. 

A leading expert warns the closure of three aged care homes in Sydney could be the "canary in the coal mine" for an industry under pressure to change. 

The problems plaguing the federal budget. We'll hear the case for big changes to cut spending and raise revenue with the Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood.

A key Liberal quits Peter Dutton's frontbench to campaign 'Yes' ahead of the Indigenous Voice referendum. Could more follow suit?

Leaked war documents warn Ukraine's air defences could run out within weeks, unless reinforcements are brought in;

Ken Wyatt, a former Liberal Minister for Indigenous Australians hands in his party membership over its opposition to the Indigenous Voice referendum.

The Liberal Party walks away from the Indigenous Voice, joining the Nationals in opposing the planned referendum. 

Some relief for borrowers as the Reserve Bank pauses the interest rate hikes, but that doesn't necessarily mean its next move will be to cut rates. 

The Federal Liberal party thinks the Voice referendum should be dropped or delayed if there's any risk of a 'no' vote, saying Australia's social and racial harmony is at risk.  

The former US President Donald Trump indicted on criminal charges. We'll explain the legal process ahead for the man who wants to be president again.

The Liberals still holding out on declaring a party position regarding the Indigenous Voice, as the government presses on, introducing a key bill for the referendum.

The cost of essentials continues to rise, but at a slower rate, raising some hope that we're on a path to being able to balance household budgets. 

Chris Minns sworn in as the Premier of New South Wales. But it's now looking likely that his Labor party will not command a majority in the state's parliament.

We'll explain the changes the Greens won to the government's climate change policy.

Police, nurses, and teachers are struggling to find a home near work in Australia's two biggest cities.

The Prime Minister reveals the question you'll vote on for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. We have a special program on the new details and arguments for and against. 

Violence outside a Sydney church raises concerns about divisions in society. We'll hear how it's all about a struggle for power, rather than any particular rise in religious conservatism. 

An urgent call for deep, and sustained cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. We'll look at the role hydrogen could play in our energy future. 

Victoria to criminalise the Nazi salute after ugly scenes outside parliament on the weekend. Will banning a hand gesture actually make us safer?

Australia looks set to buy up to 220 American-made Tomahawk missiles after the US State Department approved the sale.

More than 100 thousand identity documents feared stolen after a hacker gets into the records of Latitude Financial.

Power prices are set to rise by more than 20 per cent for many consumers. Should more be done to cap a key cost of living?

Nuclear-powered submarines commanded by Australians are coming next decade. The AUKUS deal is revealed and it'll cost hundreds of billions of dollars. 

On the eve of the AUKUS submarines announcement, one expert tells us the scale of the task ahead can't be underestimated. 

How the pursuit of truth at the Robodebt Royal Commission has helped a mother grieve for her son who died by suicide after receiving a debt notice. 

Cricket lovers unite in India, where the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is getting a hero's welcome. We'll look at the issues on his tour agenda including trade, defence, and security.  

How character references are used in court is under a spotlight after an out-of-date letter was submitted for a high-profile child sex offender. 

Yet more pain for Australian borrowers - as interest rates are lifted for a tenth-straight time to tackle inflation.

At the Robodebt Royal Commission, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull gives evidence he raised concerns about the illegal scheme, but was told it was lawful.

The furious reaction of a senior public servant, after a colleague with concerns "switched off" a key part of Robodebt. 

Repeat young offenders blamed for increasing crime across regional Queensland. How can the problem be fixed and what do residents do in the meantime? 

An explainer on what this change to superannuation tax is is all about and what it means in dollar terms for those sitting on a huge nest egg. .

A former senior bureaucrat says the Coalition minister responsible for Robodebt said "we will double down" when confronted with advice that the scheme was illegal. We'll have a report from the Royal Commission. 

Home buyers' borrowing power is going backwards as interest rates rise, but the financial regulator is sticking with its three per cent buffer test. It means those looking to refinance are struggling to get bank approval. 

A full year of bloodshed in Ukraine. Is China now on the brink of helping Russia to crush its enemy? 

How 'big' superannuation balances are being used by the super rich. We'll explore what scaling back tax breaks could mean for the budget bottom line. 

Three days in to the new COVID booster regime, doctors are waiting for stock of the latest shots and patients are tossing up which one is best in their arm. 

Advocates for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament reject a suggestion the wording of the referendum question should change.

The government to consider changes to superannuation. Do you think you should be allowed to dip in when times are tough?

US regulators recall hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas. But some owners defend the safety of the top selling electric vehicle. 

Police reveal the Wieambilla killers adhered to a Christian fundamentalist belief system - known as "pre-millennialism". 

The Governor of the Reserve Bank, which has been raising interest rates, speaks of his 'heavy heart' as he's quizzed before a Senate Committee, insisting what he's doing is in the national interest.  

The Home Affairs Minister speaks out about foreign interference concerns, revealing an Iranian spying operation. We'll hear from the activists who fear they're being watched. 

Residents near the big manganese mine on Groote Eylandt push for government air quality studies, after satellite monitoring sparks concerns about fine particles.   

The Reserve Bank explains why more interest rate rises are needed, probably two more at least to deal with inflation. We'll hear how the Treasurer plans to respond. 

Three days since the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, we'll hear from one of the Australian search and rescue team members heading to the quake zone. He's vowing they'll represent Australia's Turkish community.

A fifth dose of a COVID shot available soon for most of the population. But the vaccines targeting the latest sub-variants are still in short supply. 

Australia to send humanitarian aid to earthquake devastated Syria and Türkiye, where thousands are dead and many are still missing under rubble.

Aboriginal leaders from some of the most remote parts of the Northern Territory tell PM they would like a bit more detail about The Voice before the referendum. 

The health care crisis looks set to linger as a long-awaited review of Medicare fails to come up with short term solutions. But some involved in the review are optimistic about what's to come.

The late-Cardinal George Pell has been remembered as a 'soldier for truth' and a 'giant' of the Catholic Church, while his handling of clergy sexual abuse continues to cast a shadow. 

Former Federal Coalition Minister Alan Tudge defends his oversight of the illegal Robodebt scheme. 

The battle over pokies reform in New South Wales sees a clubs boss sacked after linking the state Premier's religion with his policies on gambling.

New alcohol restrictions are in force in Alice Springs, but business owners remain angry over the handling of an escalating crime wave - now they're planning legal action against the Government.