US Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted at how she might shift American policy towards Israel, if she becomes president. 

US president Joe Biden says he's passing the torch to a new generation by bowing out of this year's election.

The Israeli Prime Minister will be meeting with President Joe Biden and the likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who analysts say has an opportunity to reposition her country's approach to the conflict in Gaza. 

Kamala Harris has given her first public remarks since Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race and endorse her to run in his place.

After weeks of mounting pressure, President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for re-election against Donald Trump.

There's unconfirmed speculation that Joe Biden is planning to announce that he's dropping out of the presidential race this weekend.

Labor's national executive's has suspended political donations from the construction arm of the CFMEU.

The Federal Government will appoint an independent administrator to take control of the construction union, the CFMEU. 

Two days after surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump has named JD Vance as the Republican nominee for Vice President.

US President Joe Biden has called on Americans to lower the temperature of political debate, after the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

An Australian Defence Force member and her husband have been charged with preparing for an espionage offence.

Authorities have decided not to request an extension of a snap curfew for Alice Springs.

One-in-five Australians admits to perpetrating sexual violence, in new figures from the Australian Institute of Criminology. 

The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of a new anti-Semitism envoy in Australia.

France's far right has been thwarted in the country's run-off parliamentary election, with a coalition from the left expected to win the most seats.

Britain's Labour party is on course for a landslide victory, ending 14 years of conservative government. 

Top secret Australian military and intelligence information will soon be stored on a computing cloud, in a $2 billion partnership with American company Amazon web services.

Official figures show retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in May, and are up 1.7 per cent compared with May last year.

The US Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump go head-to-head in the first US presidential debate of the campaign ahead of the vote in November.

Julian Assange is spending his first full day in Australia since 2010 as a free man after touching down in Canberra last night. 

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has appeared in court in Saipan, as part of his plea deal with the US and is now expected back home in Australia later today.

Wiki leaks founder Julian Assange released from prison in the UK, after reportedly accepting a US plea deal. 

As the nuclear debate ramps up in federal parliament, in a surprise move the Albanese Government has appointed prominent Liberal Matt Kean to lead the nation's statutory body on climate policy. 

The cost of living crisis has seen a surge in demand for food charities across the country in the past 12 months.

The federal coalition has a hard job ahead selling its nuclear power plan, with local communities expressing shock and anger at the announcement. 

The Federal Coalition unveils its long-awaited nuclear policy, naming sites for future power plants, without providing detail on what it will cost.

The Reserve Bank considers whether to keep rates on hold at 4.35 per cent. 

China's Premier Li Qiang visits Canberra, prompting protests and scuffles outside Parliament House. 

A new report has found a small number of harmful voices are drowning out the helpful ones when it comes to conversations about masculinity online.

Despite weak economic growth Australia's unemployment rate has fallen 0.1 per-cent to four per cent. The ABS says it reflects more people than usual starting a new job in May.

A boy arrested after at least 50 girls from a Victorian school had their pictures manipulated to make nude photos.

The US President Joe Biden's proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has received a significant boost. The UN Security Council has voted for a resolution that backs the terms of the proposed agreement.

There's political upheaval in Israel in the wake of the hostage rescue operation that freed four Israelis at a cost of 274 Palestinian lives, according to Gazan health authorities.

After weeks of mounting pressure Immigration Minister Andrew Giles announces new legal guidance replacing Direction 99, that allowed convicted criminals to stay in Australia. 

Australian researchers have followed 160 people from babies to adults to unpack the key elements that shape our lives.

The Australian economy has stalled, growing by 0.1 per cent from January to March, and 1.1 per cent percent over the year according to the latest figures. 

As the economy struggles with labour shortages, the federal government comes under fire over a $300,000-a-year speech writer.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Donald Trump has become the first current or former US President in history to be convicted of a crime.

Minister Andrew Giles is resisting pressure to stand down, saying there's more work to be done, as the opposition accuses him of being "asleep at the wheel" over the detainee crisis.

Leaders speak out following powerful testimony from a distressed daughter who says she repeatedly raised the alarm about her dangerous father before he murdered two women in Western Australia.

Australia has joined a global chorus of condemnation of an Israeli airstrike on the Gazan city of Rafah.

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens more at a camp in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, the IDF says it was targeting a Hamas compound but aid groups claim it was a camp for the displaced.

The airline's CEO has personally reached out to passengers severely injured when one of their aircraft hit turbulence.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia to seek a political solution to deadly violence that's rocked the territory. 

A man has died and dozens have been injured onboard a Singapore Airlines flight, which plunged several thousand feet after hitting turbulence.

Telstra announces plans to sack up to 2,800 workers, as it overhauls its operations.

A search continues in difficult terrain after the crash of a helicopter carrying the President of Iran.

Women's shelters and legal centres say the Federal Budget has failed to deliver the funding needed to curb rising demand.

Australia's headline unemployment rate to 4.1 per cent in April, up 0.2 percentage points from March.

The Federal Government tries to provide cost of living relief, without adding to inflation.

Major changes to New South Wales laws making it harder for people accused of domestic violence offences to get bail.

South Australia considers banning children under 14 years-old from accessing the platforms.Could it work nation-wide?

The Federal Government launches a new parliamentary probe into social media to boost online safety. Can it rein in the power of the tech giants?

The US President Joe Biden is nearing his red line with Israel, saying he'll stop shipments of American weapons if Israel launches a full-scale invasion of Rafah.

The United Nations and aid groups sound the alarm over Israel's seizure of two main border crossings into Gaza.

Israel launches airstrikes on the southern Gazan city of Rafah as it rejects a ceasefire deal.

The parents of Australian surfers Callum and Jake Robinson have made the heartbreaking journey to Mexico, where they've formally identified the bodies of their sons.

Three people arrested after the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico.

Advocates have welcomed the Prime Minister's allocation of almost a billion dollars in funding for domestic and family violence victims but some campaigners say more urgent action is needed.

The Federal Government will spend more than $925 million on financial assistance to help victim/survivors flee violent relationships.

Australia bets bold on quantum computing, with a billion-dollar government plan to build the first commercial quantum computer.

National Cabinet to hold urgent talks this week about the need for action to crack down on men's violence towards women, following major rallies across the country.

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, in a blow to the Me Too movement.

Thousands gather for ANZAC Day dawn services and marches across the country.

Federal Minister for Women Katy Gallagher says the rate of violence against women is a crisis as NSW flags a review of bail laws.

A showdown is looming between the Federal Government and tech billionaire Elon Musk, over a confronting video of a stabbing at a Sydney church.

Two independent candidates propose sharing a seat in Federal Parliament. But is it workable and is it legal?

The teenager who allegedly stabbed a Sydney bishop faces a bedside hearing charged with terrorism.

Bondi Junction shopping centre opens its doors for the first time, after a mass stabbing attack on the weekend.

Social media companies urged to crack down on misinformation, after false details are spread in the wake of stabbing attacks in Sydney.

A stabbing at a Sydney church is declared a terrorist incident, as leaders denounce 'religious extremism'

Sydney in mourning. Tributes to the six people who died in the stabbing attack at Bondi Junction, as Police try to piece together what motivated the killer.

OJ Simpson made his name on the football field and the big screen, but his trial and subsequent acquittal for double murder  shot him to global infamy. It also shone a light on race relations in the United States.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The Australian Government considers recognising Palestinian statehood. How would this major foreign policy shift play out on the world stage?

The AUKUS alliance is getting ready to welcome Japan into the fold. It's a move that has China on edge, and other nations watching closely.

The Australian Government appoints a special adviser as fallout from the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza grows;

Israel has briefed the Federal government on its investigation into the deaths of seven foreign aid workers in Gaza, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Israel's explanation for killing seven aid workers is insufficient and unacceptable.

A global chorus of condemnation over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza as the Prime Minister tells Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu that Australians are outraged by the death of Zomi Frankcom.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Protesters have taken to the streets of Israel, calling for an end to the Prime Ministership of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Alice Springs leaders think a two-week youth curfew imposed by the NT Government will give the town some temporary relief from crime. There are concerns that it will bring more children in contact with the justice system.

A major US bridge collapses in seconds, with engineers asking why it didn't have more protection in a busy harbour.

A scathing review of the tax office calls on government agencies to act more fairly when they chase people for debts.

Princess Catherine's cancer revelation is part of a growing cohort of younger people to be diagnosed and a timely reminder about the importance of early detection.

School principals are calling for more support and policy intervention to help tackle the issue of violence in schools, with research showing principals are seeing the highest levels of violence, threats and bullying in more than a decade.

There's better than expected news in this month's jobs figures. As many as 116,000 Australians moved back into work in February.

Donald Trump labels former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd "not the brightest bulb" and a "little bit nasty", casting a shadow on US Australia relations.

As the cost of living crisis continues, the Nationals are backing a move by the Greens to potentially break-up Coles and Woolworths.

A South Australian inquiry into the removal of First Nations children unearths horror stories of newborns taken from their mothers in hospital.

More cases are emerging of Palestinians who've had their Australian visas cancelled at the last minute.

Some Palestinians who've managed to flee Gaza have had their temporary Australian visas cancelled, leaving them stranded in other countries.

The Federal Government promises to double funding for schools in the Northern Territory, in an effort to close the gap for Indigenous students.

As the so-called 'grey wave' of ageing boomers hits the economy, a major review into the aged care sector says wealthy Australians should pay more for care.

Roughly 500 so-called nuisance tariffs will be scrapped to unshackle businesses from compliance burdens and reduce prices for consumers.

As conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, the United States is planning to get more aid to the territory via the sea.

A super boost for mums and dads, as the Federal Government promises to add contributions to paid parental leave.

The latest GDP figures show the economy continued to expand in the December quarter - but only just - amid the biggest dive in living standards in half a century.

Shock as women's star and Matildas captain Sam Kerr is charged with a racially aggravated offence involving a police officer in the UK.

Australians spend nearly $1 billion a year in card surcharges, now the RBA is cracking its whip and wants costs cut for consumers.

Dozens dead and many injured after a crowd storms an aid convoy. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers fired towards the crowd. Israel blames a stampede.

A former Australian politician is accused of selling out to foreign interests. Are there enough checks and balances?

More than 30,000 Victorians in the state's west have urged to leave their homes ahead of catastrophic fire conditions.

Underpaid and unimpressed. Australian women react to a list revealing the gender pay gap among the nation's top employers.

The search for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies continues, with police alleging an angle grinder and weights were bought after their disappearance.

Missing persons investigations in two states dominate the headlines with an apparent breakthrough in the investigation into what happened to Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy, while in New South Wales a man has turned himself in to police in as they investigate the disappearance of two Sydney men.

Qantas' half-year profits fell by 13 per cent, with new CEO Vanessa Hudson promising better service as she works to rebuild the airline's reputation.

With supermarket giants under the microscrope over alleged price gouging, Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci announces his retirement;

Shoppers aren't happy with the way major supermarkets are displaying their prices.

With major supermarkets once again under the microscope over pricing, what reforms would help lower grocery bills?

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are counting down the hours to what's expected to be the superstar's largest concerts ever.

Veterans are planning a class action, after thousands of medical files were shared without their consent.

Australian UN worker says conditions in Rafah are dire ahead of an expected Israeli invasion.

Fires are burning in regional Victoria during the worst bushfire conditions since Black Summer.

The former ASIO chief finds companies linked to suspected corruption, bribery and drug smuggling handed contracts to run offshore processing.

Donald Trump fights to stay on the election ballot as President Biden defends his mental capacity.

The daughter of a Queensland grandmother who was allegedly stabbed to death speaks out over fears of vigilantism.

As the rental market continues to tighten, consumer advocates go undercover to expose dodgy rentals

King Charles steps back as he starts cancer treatment, how will the monarchy respond.

The next stage of Ben Roberts-Smith's long running defamation case underway in the Federal Court.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The Albanese Government stares down demands from the crossbench over support for the Stage 3 cuts.

The outlook for interest rate cuts receives a major boost, with evidence inflation is rapidly slowing.

Torrential rain causes havoc across Queensland's south-east with homes and businesses swamped.

A consumer watchdog inquiry into childcare finds market forces are failing lower income.

Rallies underway across Australia, as debate intensifies over the date and purpose of Australia's national day.

The Prime Minister says he's breaking his promise for the right reasons over Stage 3 tax cuts.

Cost of living relief or a broken promise? We'll look at Labor's stage 3 tax cut shake-up, and hear what taxpayers think.

The Federal Government is under pressure to give lower-income earners a break and revisit tax cuts for higher earners.

The Federal Government signs new gas deals, to bolster supply for the east coast. But is it enough?

Pressure mounts on Australian supermarkets with the Queensland Government launching the latest inquiry into prices.

The Israel-Gaza war continues to spill across borders, but is Australia doing all it can to help stabilise the region?

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong continues her Middle East trip, renewing calls for the release of hostages in Gaza and raising concerns about the devastating humanitarian toll from the war.

Voters brave icy conditions in the Iowa caucus with Trump a heavy favourite to win.

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong flies to the Middle East as fall out from the Gaza war spills across borders, amid calls for Australia to commit more resources to help contain the conflict.

Western strikes target more than a dozen sites in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed rebel group the Houthis, who have been disrupting global shipping.

Property prices in the Queensland capital have soared by 50% since the pandemic, with new data showing Brisbane is now Australia's third most expensive city.

As new data suggests inflation is continuing to slow, the big supermarket chains are being warned to pass on lower prices to shoppers.

New data confirms what tenants already know: rents have surged well above the already high rate of inflation.

Residents of Seymour told to evacuate, as a weather system that continues to smash central and northern Victoria moves east. 

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Flood recovery teams across Far North Queensland are making their way through mountains of mud, as fears mount of more flooding on Cape York.

Australia has joined the EU and NATO in condemning Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Israel is being urged to change the way it's fighting in Gaza, to avoid more civilians being hurt or killed.

Across far north Queensland, hundreds have been rescued from rising floodwaters, as authorities say the entire town of Wujal Wujal may be evacuated.

The life and times of the creator of Dame Edna Everage is being celebrated at a state memorial service today.

The NSW mother, once labelled Australia's worst serial killer, has today had all her convictions quashed.

Australia breaks from the US and UK in supporting a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Queensland's Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, triumphs in a brief political scuffle this morning for the sunshine state's top job, with Cameron Dick to serve as his deputy.

A big cut in migrant numbers, tougher requirements for student visas and fast-track entry for skilled workers are all part of the Federal Government's new migration strategy.

A major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is expected, after a wide ranging review and a long list of recommendations. 

New laws that could result in some former immigration detainees being put back behind bars are set to pass Federal Parliament today. 

The Reserve Bank will hand down its latest interest rate decision, as millions of Australians face cost of living pressures.

Concerns over possible regional escalation as the Israeli military orders evacuations from some parts of southern Gaza.

With the end of the seven day ceasefire in Gaza approaching, there's huge international pressure on mediators the United States and Qatar to find a way to extend the truce.

The temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war is due to expire later today, but there are hopes it could be extended again, as more hostages and prisoners are freed.

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has begun testifying at the civil defamation trial of the man she has alleged raped her at Parliament House.

As the amount Australians spend on rent climbs, new data suggests it's now cheaper to own your own home than rent it, in a third of cases.

One of Australia's most powerful public servants has been sacked over his dealings with a Liberal Party powerbroker.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Authorities says homes have been lost in Perth, as a bushfire rages on the city's northern fringe.

Israel's cabinet approves a deal with Hamas for the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in Gaza, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire.

New spending data from Australia's biggest bank shows younger people are cutting back on both luxuries and essentials, as older generations spend up big.

Message received: the Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns, effective immediately.

The Optus CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, has side-stepped questions about her own future, as she fronts a Senate inquiry into last week's outage that left 10 million customers offline.From Ukraine to the outback: the Australian Army test-fires new deadly missile technology in the Woomera Prohibited Area;A warning of more legal challenges, as the Government's detainee bill is signed into law;And the problems when cash is king: we head to the West Australian town that the big banks have left behind.

Joe Biden says he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have had a 'productive and constructive' meeting, as the US and China agree to resume military-to-military communications.

As the death toll mounts, the Israeli military has confirmed its forces are now fighting inside Gaza's largest hospital, al Shifa, in what it says is a 'targeted' operation.

Rental affordability is at an all time low with experts warning urgent action is needed to prevent increasing homelessness.

Competing claims from Israel and Hamas, as aid groups and the World Health Organisation warn Gaza's biggest hospital is no longer functioning.

The likelihood of at least one more interest rate rise has increased, after the Reserve Bank delivered a rosier-than-anticipated outlook for the economy.

Show us the money: Optus customers calling for compensation after yesterday's mass outage.

More questions than answers: Australia's second biggest telco still doesn't know why its network has crashed nationwide.

After Donald Trump's bombastic performance in a New York court overnight, we ask whether the former US President's mounting legal issues are hurting his re-election bid.

Israel is rejecting calls for a ceasefire, as Palestinian officials say the death toll in Gaza is approaching 10,000.

Police have charged the 49-year-old with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder, allegations which centre around mushrooms in a beef Wellington lunch served in July this year.

Almost three months since the mushroom-poisoning deaths of three people, Victorian police have today made an arrest.

Dozens are reported to have been killed after a series of Israeli airstrikes hit the largest refugee camp in Gaza; the Israeli military says it was targeting a Hamas leader.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be no ceasefire, as Israel's invasion of Gaza prompts a warning about the shocking number of Palestinian children killed in the fighting.

Cheesed off: talks between Australia and the European Union break down over the use of terms like 'prosecco', 'feta' and 'parmesan'.

As Israeli tanks briefly enter Gaza, we investigate the role of Qatar in Israel's hostage negotiations with Hamas.

At least 22 people are dead, after two shootings at a bar and a bowling alley in the US city of Lewiston.

Australian borrowers are on high alert, with a rebound in inflation narrowing the odds of another interest rate rise.

Israel is continuing its heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip, as Hamas frees two more hostages.

Iran's foreign minister is warning the Middle East is a 'power keg', as Israel readies its ground invasion of Gaza.

In a rare prime-time address, the US President seeks support from Congress for more military aid to Israel.

After a 10 day seige, Israel says it will allow some humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

With the US president en route to Israel, there's blame and anguish as the horror of the Gaza hospital strike becomes clear.

The US President will travel to Israel as Palestinians flee ahead of an imminent ground invasion.

The cental Australian seat of Lingiari voted No, but many remote communities in the electorate supported the Voice.

Voice referendum: First Nations leaders at forefront of both campaigns, on final day.

Israel has created an emergency unity government to oversee its military response to the weekend attacks by Hamas. 

Cal Wilson, the stand-up comedian and regular TV fixture, has died aged 53.

A spokesman for Hamas warns it will broadcast the executions of Israeli civilians.

Israel says it's at war, as it launches strikes on Gaza in response to a major attack by Hamas.  

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

Residents in Gippsland in eastern Victoria evacuated, as flood waters rise.

For the first time in US history, the House Speaker is ousted by his colleagues.

With his sprawling real estate empire at risk, a bombastic Donald Trump fronts court in New York.

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

"Significant change required": after four-and-a-half years, the disability royal commission hands down its final report. 

Troops on the move: why Townsville is the big winner in a shake up of the Australian Army.

It's Daniel Andrews' last day as Premier of Victoria: what are the challeges facing his successor?

The US offers millions of dollars in aid to persuade Pacific leaders to turn away from China.

Mike Pezzullo, one of the nation's most powerful and controversial officials, stands aside.

Succession: Rupert Murdoch announces he's stepping back, so how will the empire fare under chosen son, Lachlan?

An exclusive interview with the Qantas chairman, Richard Goyder. Will he step down?

Victoria v Airbnb: the Andrews government targets short-stay accommodation, but will it fix the housing crisis?

The eastern states swelter through a springtime heat wave, stirring memories of the Black Summer fires.

The nuclear option: the Federal Government releases modelling of the cost of nuclear power, as the opposition calls for a debate on the issue.

The progressive No campaign condemns a comment by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price that there are "no ongoing negative impacts of colonisation" for First Nations Australians;

A scathing report into mental health care finds regional South Australia has been left behind, with fewer psychiatrists per person than Mongolia, Ukraine or Russia.

Unions call for the entire Qantas board to resign, as the High Court unanimously rules the troubled airline acted 'unlawfully' in laying off 1,700 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New zoning rules, quicker approvals and zero-interest loans: the wishlist is long, as the government finally secures the Senate's support for its multi-billion-dollar housing package.

The once-defiant head of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, is gone, after kissing a member of Spain's World Cup winning women's team in Sydney last month.

The Prime Minister arrives in Manila, a day after he accepted an invitation from China to visit Beijing despite on-going trade disputes.

A public hospital in Tasmania is writing letters to patients asking them to leave to free up beds.

The former chairman of the far-right group the Proud Boys is sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6 storming of the US Capitol building.

After a tumultuous week for Qantas, CEO Alan Joyce will leave the airline tomorrow.

A shareholders' group says the Qantas board should consider clawing back multi-million dollar bonuses awarded to the chief executive, Alan Joyce, as the airline prepares for legal action launched by the ACCC.

To the dismay of first-home buyers, Australian house prices have risen for the sixth month in a row.

The ACCC announces a legal action against Qantas, alleging the airline advertised more than 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled.

The Prime Minister has announced the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on 14 October.

The founder of Flight Centre says the Government's decision block Qatar Airways from doubling its flights into Australia makes no sense.

Friends of Australian writer Yang Hengjun say he could die in China if the Federal Government doesn't do more to secure his release. 

Former US President Donald Trump has surrendered at a county jail, facing charges of allegedly interfering in the 2020 election.

Head of the Wagner military group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has reportedly died in a plan crash.

New NAPLAN data shows students in remote and regional areas are struggling compared to those in metropolitan areas.

BHP profits down 58% on lower commodity prices - what does the result mean for the Big Australian?

A national self-exclusion program for people gambling too much online is up and running from today. 

This year marks 50 years, since the last Australian soldier pulled out of Vietnam. The milestone was commemorated today in a ceremony in Canberra.

Last night's World Cup semi final brought heartache to Australia, but the Matildas have inspired a nation. 

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has kept faith in his own process, as the team prepares for a World Cup semi-final.

Some of the surfers who went missing when a boat disappeared off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia have been found alive. 

With the Matildas set to play England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, fans snapping up the green and gold merchandise. 

With the Matildas set to play England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, fans snapping up the green and gold merchandise. 

From a party in the Bronx to a global cultural phenomenon, Hip-hop turns 50 today.

From a party in the Bronx to a global cultural phenomenon, Hip-hop turns 50 today.

Wildfires in Hawaii have forced some people into the ocean as strong winds from a hurricane fan the deadly blazes.

Wildfires in Hawaii have forced some people into the ocean as strong winds from a hurricane fan the deadly blazes.

The Commonwealth Bank announces a record $10 billion profit as many Australians struggle with rising interest rates.

The Commonwealth Bank announces a record $10 billion profit as many Australians struggle with rising interest rates.

The murder of two FBI agents during a child abuse operation, leads to multiple arrests in Australia. 

The murder of two FBI agents during a child abuse operation, leads to multiple arrests in Australia. 

The fallout from the PWC scandal has engulfed all of the big four consulting firms with the Federal Government under pressure to reform contracts.

The fallout from the PWC scandal has engulfed all of the big four consulting firms with the Federal Government under pressure to reform contracts.

Australia's most senior police officers face a parliamentary committee over potential conflicts of interest connected to PWC.

Australia's most senior police officers face a parliamentary committee over potential conflicts of interest connected to PWC.

The Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee wants an investigation into allegations that Australians and other foreigners in Ukraine's foreign legion have been threatened and mistreated by incompetent commanders.

The Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee wants an investigation into allegations that Australians and other foreigners in Ukraine's foreign legion have been threatened and mistreated by incompetent commanders.

Trump charges: the former US president and leading Republican candidate for next year's US election is facing yet another criminal indictment.

Trump charges: the former US president and leading Republican candidate for next year's US election is facing yet another criminal indictment.

Police in Brisbane announce they've charged a former childcare worker with more than 1,600 child abuse offences.

Police in Brisbane announce they've charged a former childcare worker with more than 1,600 child abuse offences.

The Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed the search for four crew missing after the Friday night crash of an MRH-90 Taipan Army helicopter off Queensland is now a recovery operation.

The Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed the search for four crew missing after the Friday night crash of an MRH-90 Taipan Army helicopter off Queensland is now a recovery operation.

Nearly 100,000 complaints about financial firms have been lodged in the past year, as households come under pressure from rising interest rates and high inflation. Round Two: the federal government vows to push ahead with its $10 billion housing bill when Parliament reconvenes next week, daring the Greens and the Coalition to oppose it in the Senate for a second time. Shock in Tasmania, after a doctor was stabbed in a regional hospital while treating a patient. And special delivery: Australia Post warns people against sending insects by mail, as the demand for tiny pets grows.

Nearly 100,000 complaints about financial firms have been lodged in the past year, as households come under pressure from rising interest rates and high inflation. Round Two: the federal government vows to push ahead with its $10 billion housing bill when Parliament reconvenes next week, daring the Greens and the Coalition to oppose it in the Senate for a second time. Shock in Tasmania, after a doctor was stabbed in a regional hospital while treating a patient. And special delivery: Australia Post warns people against sending insects by mail, as the demand for tiny pets grows.

Another fatal shooting in Sydney, amid fears of a new gang war developing in the city's west and south-west.

Another fatal shooting in Sydney, amid fears of a new gang war developing in the city's west and south-west.

Fresh evidence today that Australia's inflation rate may have peaked, with the latest quarterly data showing a fall to 6 per cent over the year from previous, runaway levels.

Fresh evidence today that Australia's inflation rate may have peaked, with the latest quarterly data showing a fall to 6 per cent over the year from previous, runaway levels.

Queensland police will allege a 25 year-old man used a stolen car to ram another vehicle, leading to three deaths on the Bruce Highway. 

Queensland police will allege a 25 year-old man used a stolen car to ram another vehicle, leading to three deaths on the Bruce Highway. 

An aerial photograph showing an Australian military plane's encounter with a Chinese surveillance ship near Queensland last week has been obtained by the ABC.

An aerial photograph showing an Australian military plane's encounter with a Chinese surveillance ship near Queensland last week has been obtained by the ABC.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

In an exclusive story for The World Today, a former Australian soldier alleges some foreigners and Ukrainians in the International Legion have died unnecessarily and others have been threatened with jail for trying to leave.

In an exclusive story for The World Today, a former Australian soldier alleges some foreigners and Ukrainians in the International Legion have died unnecessarily and others have been threatened with jail for trying to leave.

The former US President Donald Trump appears to be on the cusp of being indicted for the third time this year over the January 6th riots.

The former US President Donald Trump appears to be on the cusp of being indicted for the third time this year over the January 6th riots.

Game over: the fallout from Victoria's shock announcement it's pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Game over: the fallout from Victoria's shock announcement it's pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Executives from one of the world's biggest consultancy firms face tough questions at a parliamentary inquiry, after admitting they'd misused confidential government information.

Executives from one of the world's biggest consultancy firms face tough questions at a parliamentary inquiry, after admitting they'd misused confidential government information.

Michele Bullock has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, replacing Philip Lowe and becoming the first woman to lead the central bank at a time of high inflation;

Michele Bullock has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, replacing Philip Lowe and becoming the first woman to lead the central bank at a time of high inflation;

Top dollar: a new survey shows Australian CEOs earn more in a year than many workers make in a lifetime.

Top dollar: a new survey shows Australian CEOs earn more in a year than many workers make in a lifetime.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lashed out at NATO for not laying out a timeline for his country's path towards membership. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lashed out at NATO for not laying out a timeline for his country's path towards membership. 

The warnings have been coming for months, but the so-called mortgage cliff is now here. More than a million Australian households are rolling off fixed mortgage rates.

The warnings have been coming for months, but the so-called mortgage cliff is now here. More than a million Australian households are rolling off fixed mortgage rates.

The political fallout from the release of the report of the Robodebt Royal Commission is continuing. 

The political fallout from the release of the report of the Robodebt Royal Commission is continuing. 

The Royal Commission into the failed Robodebt policy finds it was an "illegal" and "costly failure of public administration", stemming from "venality, incompetence and cowardice": today, all the details from the 990-page final report, and what it means for the scheme's tens of thousands of victims.

The Royal Commission into the failed Robodebt policy finds it was an "illegal" and "costly failure of public administration", stemming from "venality, incompetence and cowardice": today, all the details from the 990-page final report, and what it means for the scheme's tens of thousands of victims.

Rental prices are still going up nationally, with new data suggesting the biggest rises are in Sydney and Brisbane, but there signs of a slowing elsewhere.

Rental prices are still going up nationally, with new data suggesting the biggest rises are in Sydney and Brisbane, but there signs of a slowing elsewhere.

It's been widely anticipated, but now it's official: El Niño is back, with the weather pattern expected to bring hotter and drier conditions.

It's been widely anticipated, but now it's official: El Niño is back, with the weather pattern expected to bring hotter and drier conditions.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Australia's brand new National Anti-Corruption Commission officially gets down to business today. Justice Paul Brereton, has revealed that it already has had close to 50 referrals.

Australia's brand new National Anti-Corruption Commission officially gets down to business today. Justice Paul Brereton, has revealed that it already has had close to 50 referrals.

The fallout continues from yesterday's corruption findings against former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 

The fallout continues from yesterday's corruption findings against former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 

In recent years, Australian universities have been scaling up sexual consent education to prevent sexual violence on campus. Now it appears that one of the big benefits of that training, is that some international students are taking what they've learnt back to their own countries and spreading the word. 

In recent years, Australian universities have been scaling up sexual consent education to prevent sexual violence on campus. Now it appears that one of the big benefits of that training, is that some international students are taking what they've learnt back to their own countries and spreading the word. 

The NSW ICAC has delivered a finding of serious corrupt conduct against the former New South Wales Liberal Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 

The NSW ICAC has delivered a finding of serious corrupt conduct against the former New South Wales Liberal Premier Gladys Berejiklian. 

A total ban on online gambling ads in Australia could be a step closer today, with a landmark inquiry recommending the move. 

A total ban on online gambling ads in Australia could be a step closer today, with a landmark inquiry recommending the move. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is united behind him, despite the weekend rebellion by mercenary group, Wagner.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is united behind him, despite the weekend rebellion by mercenary group, Wagner.

The world is waiting to see what happens next after Russian President Vladimir Putin headed off an attempted coup from a mercenary group.

The world is waiting to see what happens next after Russian President Vladimir Putin headed off an attempted coup from a mercenary group.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his call for the Government to cancel the referendum on a Voice to Parliament.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his call for the Government to cancel the referendum on a Voice to Parliament.

The scandal surrounding consulting firm Price Water House Cooper is deepening, with questions about why the individuals involved haven't yet been named. 

The scandal surrounding consulting firm Price Water House Cooper is deepening, with questions about why the individuals involved haven't yet been named. 

Why does Edgbaston produce so many thrilling Ashes moments? Australia has secured a last gasp win in the first test. 

Why does Edgbaston produce so many thrilling Ashes moments? Australia has secured a last gasp win in the first test. 

The Reserve Bank board has revealed was on the brink of leaving official interest rates on hold a fortnight ago, before eventually deciding to go ahead with another hike.

The Reserve Bank board has revealed was on the brink of leaving official interest rates on hold a fortnight ago, before eventually deciding to go ahead with another hike.

The Senate has passed legislation that will allow the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to be held.

The Senate has passed legislation that will allow the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to be held.

The Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he's referred a third allegation against Senator David Van to parliamentary authorities.

The Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he's referred a third allegation against Senator David Van to parliamentary authorities.

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has made a statement to parliament, repeating her claim that she was sexually assaulted. 

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has made a statement to parliament, repeating her claim that she was sexually assaulted. 

Former US President Donald Trump insists he's the victim of political persecution, as he pleads not guilty in court.

Former US President Donald Trump insists he's the victim of political persecution, as he pleads not guilty in court.

The 58 year old driver of a bus that crashed in the Hunter Valley town of Greta on Sunday night, leaving ten people dead, has appeared in court.

The 58 year old driver of a bus that crashed in the Hunter Valley town of Greta on Sunday night, leaving ten people dead, has appeared in court.

New South Wales Police has confirmed the victims of a bus crash in the Hunter Valley overnight had spent the day celebrating what was described as a "fairytale" wedding.

New South Wales Police has confirmed the victims of a bus crash in the Hunter Valley overnight had spent the day celebrating what was described as a "fairytale" wedding.

Former US President Donald Trump says he's been indicted over his handling of classified documents.

Former US President Donald Trump says he's been indicted over his handling of classified documents.

A fresh delivery of Australian military aid for Ukraine has arrived in Europe overnight.

The latest data shows Australia's economy is slowing dramatically under the pressure of the Reserve Bank's repeated interest rate rises. 

Kathleen Folbigg spent her first night of freedom in 20 years eating pizza with her long time friend and supporter. The convicted child-killer was released from prison after new scientific evidence emerged. 

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

The minimum wage to increase by 5.75% - what might that mean for Australians struggling to keep up with the rising costs of living?

Judgement day for Australia's most decorated living soldier - the verdict in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case to be handed down

The Reserve Bank admits it's underpaid staff and that embattled consulting firm PwC has been employed to fix the problem 

The global consulting firm P-W-C is once again under fire with the release of a new string of emails revealing the depth of confidentiality breaches over changes to tax avoidance laws back in 2015

The global advisory firm P-W-C has moved to stem the damage from a massive confidentiality breach that has become a full blown crisis. P-W-C is putting more partners on "leave" and is working to ringfence lucrative government business in a bid to salvage the firm's reputation

Two 13-year-olds have handed themselves into police after a massive fire destroyed a heritage building in Sydney's inner suburbs yesterday. 

A Coroner rules fraudster Melissa Caddick is dead. But many questions still remain about the disappearance of the con-artist who stole tens of millions of dollars from her clients.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have signed a new migration pact, and an agreement to work together on green hydrogen technology, during their bilateral meeting in Sydney this morning

India's controversial Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Australia to a rockstar's welcome - he's here to take Delhi's relationship with Canberra to a 'new level'

The 16 billion dollar Buy-Now Pay-Later industry set for tighter regulations but financial counsellors aren't certain they're tough enough as many Australians are now using the schemes to cope with the increasing costs-of-living

Indigenous advocate Noel Pearson has criticised some of his fellow 'Yes' campaigners as the discussions about a Voice to Parliament continue.

Another dire climate warning we could soon be facing the hottest year on record but it's not all bad news as there are positive moves to reduce emissions with one expert saying there's a lot to be optimistic about; Another dire climate warning we could soon be facing the hottest year on record but it's not all bad news there are positive moves to reduce emissions with one expert saying there's a lot to be optimistic about; and from the paddock to the page - the WA farmer, turned author, who comes up with lots of ideas for his books, while he's driving the tractor.

The crisis at consultancy firm P-W-C is intensifying amid growing calls for the company to be banned from lucrative government contracts after confidential information was used to help clients "work-around" anti-tax avoidance laws.

A tragedy unfolding in New Zealand's capital, Wellington. At least 6 people killed in a fire at a hostel and the death toll could rise. Did the building have adequate safety measures?

The Commonwealth settles a class-action claim over defence sites contaminated by toxic firefighting foam

Tasmania's Government teetering on the brink as two of its MPs quit over the controversial $715-million Hobart stadium plan.

The Trade Minister flies to Beijing ... seeking to unwind restrictions on Australian goods. What are the chances the trade impasse with China might end?

Not enough to help those in need or too many handouts driving inflation higher? Did the Government get the balance right with its cost-of-living focused budget?

The Treasurer set to announce the first budget surplus in 15 years but how long will the good news last, amid predictions of economic challenges ahead?

Cost-of-living pressures will be the focus of tomorrow's budget ... how does the Government try to make life easier for households without adding to inflationary pressures?

Riven by factionalism and infighting Peter Dutton threatens to intervene in the Victorian Liberal Party.

Pharmacies are threatening to raise prices of essential services like deliveries and reduce opening hours in response to the Federal Government changes to the way prescription medications are administered.

The Northern Territory government has given the green light to fracking of the vast Beetaloo basin gas field 400 kilometres south of Darwin.

Qantas appoints its first female CEO, as Alan Joyce prepares to leave the top job

Calls for better protection for referees after a sickening attack during soccer match in Sydney leaves an official with a broken jaw

Australia's oldest coal-fired power station switches off - it's a milestone moment in Australia's energy transition but will our grid have enough electricity as we switch to renewables?

"Broken and unfair" ... a scathing report into Australia's migration system says people are being trapped in an underclass ... robbing the country of their talents - how will the Government fix it?

New figures out show that inflation is continuing to fall from runaway levels with the headline rate dropping to 7% but is there still a risk the Reserve Bank will again raise interest rates at next Tuesday's board meeting?

Large crowds have turned out for ANZAC Day marches and commemorations, to honour those who served the country.

The Australian Defence Force will receive its biggest overhaul in decades, as a strategic review is publicly released.

Media tycoon Lachlan Murdoch as dropped his defamation action against the Australian news outlet Crikey.

A scathing review has recommended the biggest overhaul of the Reserve Bank in three decades. It has strongly criticised governor Philip Lowe.

Victoria's anti-corruption commission has criticised the state's government, over a health department contract awarded to a union. 

The Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has named three new frontbenchers, after the resignations of shadow ministers.

Recruiters in the aged care sector say meeting the Federal Government's new staffing requirements will be almost impossible. 

The Federal Parliamentary committee investigating the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has begun it's hearings in Canberra.

Aged Care provider Wesley Mission will close three of its nursing homes in Sydney by the end of May. It says it can't meet the new national staffing requirements.

Fresh from quitting the Opposition frontbench, Julian Leeser says he'll keep pushing for changes to the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs Julian Leeser has resigned from Cabinet, so that he can campaign in favour of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

China says it has simulated missile strikes and its air force is flying around 70 planes a day near Taiwan.

After months of deliberation, the Federal Liberals' decision to oppose 'The Voice' has been met with disappointment by some senior members of the party. 

Donald Trump has become the first former US President to face criminal charges. Mr Trump appeared in court in New York City, where he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts.

Australia has joined its main allies in banning the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, on all devices issued by government agencies and departments.

A 'Colussus of a leader', a 'Titan' and a 'giant of the nation' just some of the words used to described Yunupingu - the Indigenous leader has died at the age of 74.

Donald Trump looks set to make history - becoming the first former US President to face criminal charges over hush money he paid to the adult film star, Stormy Daniels.

Business groups say a minimum wage rise to keep up with inflation will put pressure on the RBA to keep hiking interest rates - unions disagree.

The latest inflation figures have just been released - the good news for the Reserve Bank, the Government and indeed most of us - is that inflation has eased for the second month in a row.

The Greens are threatening not to support the Federal Government's Housing Australia Future Fund, saying it doesn't go far enough to address the shortfall in social and affordable housing. 

The federal government's key climate change policy will pass parliament -after the Greens announced they will support the legislation.

New South Wales voters head to the polling booths tomorrow and it's possible that by the end of the weekend, the Liberal-National Coalition will be left without a single government on mainland Australia

The wording released on the question Australians will be asked on the referendum to allow an Indigenous Voice to parliament.

New figures reveal a stark rise in homelessness across Australia.  The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the data, following the 2021 Census with the majority of Australians without a place to call home are women and children

The Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Change is warning that the climate bomb is ticking. The latest IPCC report has been described as a "final warning" before global warming passes 1.5 degrees Celsius and a "survival guide" to address it

Victoria bans Nazi salutes after ugly scenes at a protest over the weekend where a group of masked men performed the offensive ritual on the steps of parliament.

More Labor figures follow Paul Keating speaking out against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

The unemployment rate fell back to 3.5% in February with almost 65 thousand jobs estimated to have been created across the economy.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

A US Naval base in San Diego was the scene of an announcement that could prove pivotal for at least the next 50 years of international geopolitics.The details of a massive deal to supply Australia with nuclear powered submarines have finally been revealed. For a price tag of up to 368 billion dollars over the next three decades, the U-S and U-K will share technology and partner in the construction of a new fleet of submarines, in the biggest single investment in Australia's defence capability in history.

What does locals in the Illawarra region of NSW think of the prospect of having a nuclear submarine base on their coastline?

Australia powers towards a nuclear submarine deal. What about our local submarine industry - will it get a slice of the multi-billion dollar pie.

As Anthony Albanese makes his first visit as Prime Minister to India - a former head of DFAT is urging Australia to step up its bilateral relationship with what's soon to be the world's most populous country.

Rising interest rates causing pain for Australian households, not just financially. How the rate hikes are having a significant impact on our our mental health

As borrowers feel the pinch, the number of affordable rentals drops to its lowest level in five years.

Interest rate rises and spiralling cost-of-living forcing more Australians to work two jobs to make ends meet.

With winter approaching and COVID still spreading - how effective are the new vaccines?

Inflation, interest rate rises and worker shortages taking their toll - an increasing number of business owners fear they'll have to shut up shop. So are we heading for a recession?  

Australia's economy is continuing to expand despite inflation and rising interest rates hitting businesses and consumers.

It's been a year since catastrophic flooding inundated parts of south-east Queensland and the northern rivers of New South Wales, destroying homes and devastating communities.

Will the Government's new cyber security plan fix flaws in the nation's safeguards against hackers and cyber criminals?

On this day, one year ago, war returned to Europe as Russia invaded Ukraine.

After years of COVID disruptions, Qantas posts a billion dollar profit ... its boss Alan Joyce is happy, its board will be happy but why are Unions and passengers still so angry with the airline?

Alarming predictions for the 30 percent of Australians who are renters with economists predicting we could be facing the worst rental market in the country's history.

Australia's energy market in a state-of-flux in the move towards renewables - will we have electricity?

One year into the Ukraine war, the United States says China may be on the brink of supplying weapons to Russia.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad admits his government needs help, in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. Will a ceasefire hold as the crisis continues?

A desperate rescue operation continues in a remote mine for two missing workers

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Commonwealth Bank's boss says criticism of the Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe is unfair, as he faces questions at Senate estimates.

New Zealand declares state of emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle whips up damaging winds and rain.

No longer in limbo. Thousands of refugees will be allowed to stay in the country; Closing the Gap.

An Australian search and rescue team is on its way to Turkiye to dig out survivors still trapped beneath the rubble.

The Federal Government orders the removal of hundreds of Chinese made CCTV cameras, amid security fears.

Eligible adults are being urged to get an extra COVID vaccine booster, after changes announced by the Federal Government.

A huge humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Turkiye and Syria, after a series of powerful earthquakes killed thousands of people. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging all Australians to back this year's referendum on a Indigenous Voice to Parliament, as parliamentarians return to Canberra for the first sitting of the year. 

Can our leaders thrash out a way to reform Medicare and make healthcare affordable for all Australians?

More than 150-million-dollars worth of assets have been frozen and nine people charged in one of the biggest money laundering investigations in Australian history.

Families struggling with the cost of living set to face even higher gas bills - can anything be done to ease the burden?