King Charles stands down from public duties after a cancer diagnosis.

Parliament's back and Anthony Albanese wants his tax cut changes passed before Easter - do the Coalition or the Greens have other plans?

US President Joe Biden has signed an order which will punish Jewish settlers for attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.

Hundreds of thousands of extra doctor appointments bulk-billed since the Federal Government boosted incentives for GP.

Political battle over tax cuts before Parliament resumes

The US says it'll do what's needed to protect troops, after a drone attack on a base in Jordan killed 3 American soldiers.

The US President Joe Biden is blaming Iranian backed militant groups for a drone strike in Jordan that has killed 3 American troops.

We look at the inspiring people recognised for making the country a better place.

Almost all workers will get a bigger tax cut than planned, as the Albanese Government says changed economic circumstances have prompted it to overhaul the stage 3 tax cuts; A nervous wait as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily heads towards the north Queensland coast;And thousands of flood victims still waiting for their insurance claims to be processed.

The Albanese Government is bracing for a political backlash as it prepares to make changes to planned stage 3 tax cuts

Disaster preparations are underway with a severe cyclone likely to cross the north Queensland coast this week.

Voters and small businesses offer the Albanese Government a few ideas to tackle the cost of living, as Federal Labor MPs prepare to head to Canberra for a special meeting.

Tensions ratcheting up as Pakistan carries out a retaliatory missile strike against Iran.

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for peace between Israelis and Palestinians as she tours the West Bank.

Penny Wong arrives in the Middle East for a highly controversial visit - backing Israel's right to defend itself while urging caution in its conduct of the war

A missile strikes an American-owned and operated container ship in the Red Sea - just days after US and British forces struck Houthi bases in Yemen.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is refusing to say whether Australia will do more to support US-UK air strikes in Yemen.

Australia's Mary becomes Queen of Denmark 

The UN's top court begins hearing genocide allegations against Israel - a claim it denies.

Chaos on the streets of Port Moresby. People have been shot as well as homes and businesses looted. The army sent in to restore order.

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Flooding worsens in central Victoria after record breaking rain - residents in low lying parts of some towns told it's too late to evacuate.

Bulk billing rates drop further, doctors say it's an unsustainable system while patients say decent medical care is slipping out of their grasp.

The Islamic State terrorist group claims responsibility for two explosions in Iran killing nearly 100 people, the worst terrorist attacks in the country for decades.

Hezbollah warns Israel as bombs kill worshippers in Iran

A blow to Hamas with a senior leader killed in a suspected Israeli drone strike in Beirut - a move that risks a serious escalation of the conflict beyond Gaza's borders.

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The Queen of Denmark abdicates, paving the way for her son Prince Frederik to take the throne with his Australian born wife Mary by his side.

Warnings Australians risk being radicalised by the conflict in the Middle East after the death of a Sydney man in Lebanon - linked to the militant group Hezbollah.

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Wild storms turn deadly on the east coast as ferocious weather knocks out electricity and stretches emergencies services to their limits.

Israel's Prime Minister vows fighting in Gaza won't stop until victory over Hamas

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens more are injured following a mass shooting in the Czech capital of Prague.

As flood affected communities in far north Queensland continue the mammoth clean up, there are warnings it could take years for some homes to be repaired or rebuilt.

As the scale of the far north Queensland flood damage becomes clearer, the head of the National Emergency Management Agency is warning road repairs could take 'several years'

In far north Queensland, record-breaking rains are easing, but emergency rescues are continuing and water-logged communities remain cut-off.

Tens of thousands of residents in Far North Queensland are stranded, as record-breaking floods cut access to the region: AM speaks with the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.

The Inspector General of Taxation investigates possible theft of personal data that's allowed scammers to claim millions of dollars in tax.

Far north Queensland counting the cost of now ex-tropical Cyclone Jasper.

The Federal Government hands down its mid-year budget update, offering fresh insight into how it plans to navigate cost-of-living pressures and a mounting debt bill.

The UN climate talks in Dubai are hanging by a thread, after some nations reacted furiously to a draft deal that removed language suggesting that fossil fuels could be 'phased out".

It'll be tougher for foreign students to get a visa to study in Australia, as the Federal Government tries to curb the number of migrants arriving in the country.

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New laws to lock up recently released immigration detainees rushed through Federal Parliament without debate.

Nearly 1 in 10 patients are waiting longer than a year for elective surgery, as public hospitals struggle to catch up from COVID pandemic disruptions

Two men released because of the High Court's ruling about immigration detention have allegedly reoffended.

Federal parliament rises for the year on Thursday, but the government has vowed politicians will remain in Canberra until the new preventative detention laws are passed.

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken is visiting Israel, as the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to expire. A boom in iron ore prices means there is a good chance of a federal budget surplus this year, but that doesn't ease the long-term challenges.Most young people with a disability say they find it easier being themselves online, rather than when they're with people face-to-face, but there is a downside.

Away from the war in Gaza, Israeli forces are clashing with Palestinians in a refugee camp on the West Bank. A new report finds rates of domestic and family violence among partners of past and current defence personnel are higher than in the general population.The OECD predicts interest rates in Australia will not be cut until late next year. 

The political race continues to put criminals released from immigration detention back behind bars;A fragile truce in Gaza holds as talks are held to further extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire;And Indigenous leaders in the Northern Territory call for old, toxic mines to be cleaned up.. before any new developments are allowed.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the four day truce in Gaza for another two days.

Israel and Hamas continue hostage and prisoner exchanges, as the US pushes for an extension to the temporary ceasefire.

Fire crews have worked through the night on Perth's northern outskirts, but they don't expect to bring a massive fire under control for days. 

A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will allow some Israeli hostages to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid

The Federal Government unveils a $600m plan to better protect its agencies, individuals and businesses from cyber criminals

The resignation of the Optus CEO might not be the only change the telco needs to make to restore public trust after a nationwide outage.

Australia has delivered an astonishing men's cricket World Cup upset, defeating India to claim a record sixth title.

Parliament rams through new laws putting strict conditions on dozens of detainees released from immigration detention - will they hold up to legal challenge?

Ankle bracelets and curfews are being proposed by the Federal Government as new measures to monitor people released from immigration detention.

China has been identified as major backer of serious hacking of Australian companies and infrastructure.

Renters in every capital city are worse off than now than before the pandemic and those living in regional areas are faring little better.

A major port operator remains crippled by a cyber attack, as the Federal Government prepares new cybersecurity rules for businesses.

Four-hour military pauses to begin in the north of Gaza, to allow civilians to escape and for desperately needed humanitarian aid to get in

Optus is facing a Government review into its nationwide phone and internet outage

After 13 interest rate rises, borrowers and business owners brace for more hikes as they juggle cost of living pressures

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited China's President Xi Jinping to Australia after what he calls a 'positive' landmark summit in Beijing; Donald Trump clashes with judge in his New York fraud trial; And researchers warning the Melbourne Cup could be luring a new generation of gamblers. 

Five killed and more injured as a car plows into outdoor diners at a pub in regional Victoria.  

Israel's Prime Minister says the country's soldiers are at the height of their battle with the Islamist militant group Hamas in Gaza City

Twenty Australians left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt, but some weren't allowed through. 

The family of detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun's pleading with the Prime Minister to do everything in his power to save his life.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. It comes concerns grow about the number of children being killed. A man with a lifelong disability is taking his fight to gain access to the NDIS to the United Nations. It's hoped changes to Medicare to allow nurse practitioners to play a bigger role where there aren't enough doctors.

The Israel Defence Force says its fighter jets have hit 450 Hamas targets, including operational command centres, in the past 24 hours. Foreign Minister Penny Wong concerned Gaza conflict could spread to wider region.  What can companies do to reduce the gender pay gap in their workplace? Some are having more success than others. 

Israeli tanks targeting Hamas' tunnel networks but anger's growing among families of hostages demanding the Government do more to get them back.

Anthony Albanese meets Joe Biden at the White House and gets a Presidential reassurance that the AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built despite political opposition in the US

Additional Australian soldiers and aircraft deployed to the Middle East as the security situation deteriorates

With Israel on the brink of a ground invasion of Gaza - Hamas releases two more hostages.

Gaza bombing raids step-up and clashes with Hezbollah intensify - Israel's war with Hamas threatens to escalate.

Humanitarian supplies still aren't getting into Gaza, as Israel continues its bombardment of the territory. 

As the Israel Gaza War worsens, the United Nations Relief Works Agency says its crews face extreme conditions as they try to help people.

Israel denies responsibility for an explosion and strike on a hospital in Gaza that has killed hundreds of people; The first group of Australians evacuated from Israel touch down in Sydney, while those with families stuck in Gaza plead for help; And Australia's domestic spy chief accuses China of economic espionage on an "unprecedented" scale. 

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens after diplomatic efforts fail to reopen a key border crossing which would allow aid to be sent in; A Sydney woman describes her fear and frustraton as she tries to leave Gaza; And winemakers left with a glut, as Australia waits for China to lift crippling tarrifs on our exports.

After the emphatic rejection of the Voice referendum, polticians and the public grapple with what comes next.

Campaigners make their last appeal to voters as the nation heads to the polls on a Voice to Parliament referendum tomorrow

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as Israel continues its retaliation for the Hamas terrorist attacks

Israel's defence minister says the country's military is prepared to 'eliminate' Gaza.. following Hamas' deadly terrorist attacks; Traditional owners in central Australia sing to the Prime Minister and ask Australians to vote yes in Saturday's referendum; And parents warned that teen vaping is linked to poor mental health.

As Hamas escalates its rocket attacks on Israel, the Israeli airforce has stepped up its bombardment of Gaza, while food, water and electricity to the Palestinian territory is cut off; Hundreds march in Sydney for pro-Palestinian protest; And we visit remote communities in the Northern Territory as Australia prepares to vote on the Voice referendum. 

Fighting in southern Israel and the Gaza strip continues with hundreds dead on both sides after Hamas launched a surprise offensive in Israel.

World leaders condemn a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian village that's killed 51 people.

The Albanese Government has unveiled a plan to deal with what it calls 'false' asylum seeker claims, as it vow to tackle a backlog of applications;

Rain has brought some relief for firefighters battling blazes in parts of New South Wales and Victoria.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the referendum on a Voice to Parliament is still winnable for the "Yes" campaign. 

Footy fans have enjoyed a thrilling weekend with three grand finals, all turning into nail biters. 

Disability advocates hope today will mark a 'new era of equal treatment and justice', with the Disability Royal Commission report being made public

After hearing from thousands of people over four-and-a-half years, the disability royal commission is about to hand down its final report; Concerns that Australia's new multi-million dollar fire warning system is miscalculating the danger; And the experiment trying to transform polluted stormwater runoff in our cities into a valuable source of safe water. 

As Daniel Andrews steps down as Victoria's Premier, his political legacy examined; Will the Tasmanian government keep its promise to respond to a damning child sexual abuse inquiry? And could a shortage of lifeguards stops some pools in regional areas from opening?

An autism expert says he's appalled at the lack of oversight of programs being offered by some providers under the National Disability Insurance Scheme; Qantas pilots demand the airline's chairman Richard Goyder stand down. And farmers hoping recent good years will get them through a possible drought.

People with disabilities are being lured to new homes by unscrupulous operators who want to use their NDIS funding.

After a seven-decade reign and media empire spanning the globe, Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp; The Federal Government announces funding to test programs aimed at stopping family violence perpetrators re-offending; And fire services hoping to recruit more women and diverse volunteers, to secure the workforce into the future.

As Queensland calls for more volunteer firefighters, authorities say a repeat of the Black Summer season is unlikely.

The Bureau of Meteorology has formally declared an El Niño weather event and already the mercury is soaring and total fire bans are in place in parts of the country baking under the hot conditions; Bank bosses to be grilled about regional branch closures; And could there be a seaweed solution to lowering the world's methane emissions? 

Sydney is having its first fire ban in 3 years as experts warn that bushfire fuel loads in other parts of the country are very high

Political campaigning experts say the 'no' campaign has been using more effective strategies ahead of next month's referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

As Australia brings on more renewable energy, thousands of kilometres of new transmission lines will be needed, but communities are concerned about the impact.  The death toll from the floods in Libya is now more than 10,000. The long-running Disability Royal Commission officially closes today. those involved hope it will lead to change. 

The Veterans's Affairs Minister responds to blistering criticism from the head of the Royal Commission into defence and veterans suicide;

The north African country of Libya has been devastated by floods, with thousands dead and 10,000 others missing

While the Federal Government's key housing policy is now likely to pass Parliament thanks to a deal with the Greens, renters are disappointed that there's little practical help for them

Villagers are burying their dead as rescue workers race to find survivors in the rubble of a devastating earthquake in Morocco

In just over five weeks, the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be held, but many voters say they don't know enough about the proposal.

Transport Minister Catherine King is refusing to elaborate on what factors influenced her decision to reject a request from Qatar Airways to increase its flights into some Australian cities.

Pressure shifts to the Qantas board to claw back bonuses paid to departed boss Alan Joyce.

Australia's health regulator is cracking down on non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and other injectable fillers.

Industrial relations changes for gig workers, casuals and labour hire staff take centre stage in Federal Parliament

Australia and the European Union have resumed talks about a proposed free trade agreement, but some are questioning if a deal will ever eventuate.

Victoria and South Australia are facing an increased risk of power blackouts this summer, while other states could run into trouble later this decade.

The Prime Minister today announces the date for when we'll vote on whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution

A judge sets a March trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case charging the former US President with trying to overturn the 2020 election result.

Hundreds of Australian company directors have come out in support of a Yes vote in the approaching referendum on an indigenous voice to parliament.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has paid tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin - the founder of the Wagner Mercenary group which led a short mutiny against Moscow earlier this year

Russia's mutiny leader Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly dead in a mysterious plane crash.

Today's NAPLAN results reveal one in three school students is failing to meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards.

Anguish for families and calls for a national inquiry of hearing services after negligence involving cochlear implants affecting children in two states.

What will Australia look like in forty years? There'll be more of us, we'll be living longer, but needing more care as we age.

Data reveals that hundreds of Chinese satellites are passing over Australia currently, collecting information on military training activities.

Outrage in the remote indigenous community of Doomadgee in north-west Queensland after a respected elder's coffin was exhumed this week confirming his body wasn't in it.

National cabinet meets today to wrestle with the nation's growing housing shortage.

An Australian spy agency is drawn into the K-P-M-G scandal after awarding a 46-million-dollar contract to the consulting firm for a project it helped design.

A huge grass-roots community relief effort's underway in Hawaii as locals ask why they weren't warned that huge fires were burning towards their communities.

Officials assess the damage from a series of fires on the island of Maui, Hawaii, that have killed at least 36 people

Wildfires racing across the Hawaiian island of Maui have claimed at least 6 lives, with some people jumping into the ocean to flee.

As the Prime Minister asks next week's National Cabinet to find answers on housing, the Greens continue their push for a rent freeze.

Australia makes it into quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Denmark.

Consulting giant KPMG has been accused by two whistleblowers of repeatedly ripping off taxpayers while contracted by the Department of Defence.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in a US federal court to charges of trying to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.

A call for change today as aged care providers question whether Australians should dip into their or pay a levy to fund their own care.

A call for tougher action on Chinese-owned social media platforms TikTok and WeChat because of national security threats.

The Great Barrier Reef dodges being listed as 'in danger' .. but the threat from global warming remains.

Australia's worst peacetime military accident in almost 20 years prompts questions about the future of the army's  troubled MRH-90 Taipan helicopter.

The United Nations Secretary General's major warning that we're now in the era of 'global boiling', as scientists say July has very likely been the earth's hottest month.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey found not guilty of sexual assault charges; Energy prices are falling though you might not have noticed any change in your power bills yet. And as Australia's biggest homebuilder threatens to terminate a raft of fixed-price contracts, customers face paying more or giving up their dreams of home ownership.

What will the latest inflation figures out today mean for the chances of another interest rate rise?

Mass evacuations continue from Greek resort islands as heatwave conditions persist in the Mediterranean.

The Albanese government to unveil new industrial relations changes making it easier for casual workers to become permanent employees, if that's what they want.

Australia's historic Women's World Cup campaign on home soil is underway with a 1-0 victory.

The Matildas kick off their women's World Cup campaign in Sydney tonight -- the first time the tournament has been held in this region.

A major review of Australia's university sector to see the federal government offer guaranteed places to all Indigenous students who meet academic entry requirements.

Yes or No? Opposing camps on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have their official arguments published.

The Australian women's cricket team has retained the Ashes after defeating England in a thriller.

After months of speculation, the ABC understands the Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe won't be re-appointed to the job in September.

After months of requests from Ukraine, Australia agrees to send 30 more Bushmaster vehicles

Agriculture remains key sticking point as Australia, EU fail to conclude free trade deal.

Australia is sending a surveillance aircraft to Germany to help monitor the flow of military and humanitarian supplies into Ukraine. 

The Prime Minister has arrived in Europe ahead of NATO talks and revealed that Australia has secured a $1b deal to export military vehicles to Germany. 

Today the Royal Commission hands down its verdict on the Robodebt debt recovery scheme that wrongly ensnared hundreds of thousands of Australians.

After years of devastating floods, farmers are preparing for the possibility of below average rain and above average temperatures.

The Federal Government names four priorities for the proposed Voice to Parliament

Borrowers, businesses brace for possible 13th interest rate rise.

Scandal hit consultancy PwC among first to be referred to new national anti-corruption commission.

Bill shock: millions of Australians will face higher power costs from tomorrow, with benchmark prices to rise by up to 25 per cent.