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Vigils held across the globe to honour those gunned down in the horrific attack on Bondi Beach.

'An act of terror' - at least 12 dead as gunmen target Sydney's Jewish community at Bondi Beach.

The nation's health ministers will enter the final meeting of the year with their Federal counterpart, armed with figures which show there are currently 3-thousand aged-care patients languishing in public hospitals.

Calls for action as Australia records the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979.

A defiant tone from Australia's early teens as the nation's world-first social media ban comes into force.

As pressure mounts on Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells over her use of taxpayers money to attend sporting events and fly her family across the country - details emerge about other MPs doing the same thing.

Experts warn of a fierce bushfire season ahead as dozens of homes destroyed in New South Wales and Tasmania.

Australia's pacific development labour program, known as the PALM scheme, is being accused of a form of modern slavery.

Today marks the unofficial start of the social media ban as Meta begins deleting accounts belonging to under 16s on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.

Vladimir Putin issues a blunt warning 'he doesn't want war with Europe but if it comes - Russia's ready'.

The Federal government's releasing its blueprint for the development of the artificial intelligence industry in Australia.

Fears the nation's electricity grid isn't prepared for the closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power station.

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The death toll in the apartment complex fire in Hong Kong has now passed 80 with hundreds still missing - many of whom are feared dead.

Bad news for home owners with forecasts of interest rate hikes on the back of higher than expected inflation data.

The US says Ukraine's on the brink of signing a peace deal with Russia.

Better pay and protections for delivery drivers in a world-first deal.

The Government open to a deal with either the Greens or the Coalition to get its environmental laws passed.

US officials meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about a US and Russian led peace deal.

Australian teens given a two-week warning to "download or delete" their accounts from Instagram, Facebook and Threads.

Australia might like to boast that it's the clever country - so why has our premier science agency slashed hundreds of jobs?

Victoria to get its third Liberal leader in less than a year with Brad Battin set to be replaced by Jess Wilson.

Is the Liberal partyroom gearing up to flick the switch on Sussan Ley's leadership?

The Liberal and National parties will get together today to settle a joint position on energy policy, after the Liberal Party agreed to abandon its net zero by 2050 target.

The Liberals clear the path to dump their Net Zero commitments.

Federal Liberal politicians meet in Canberra to debate dumping net zero.

50 years on, how the events of dismissal of the Whitlam Government shaped our politics.

Irreverent, rude, condescending but always entertaining - broadcaster John Laws dies aged 90.

Serious and organised crime groups are tightening their grip on Australia's illicit tobacco market, causing fire bombings and violent attacks.

AM looks at Australia's housing market and why it's hard for people to crack.

Her party at a crossroads and her leadership under scrutiny as a split emerges over net zero carbon climate policy. Liberal leader Sussan Ley speaks to AM.

Electricity companies told to give customers three hours a day of free power.

The pressure's on Sussan Ley's leadership as the Nationals dump a commitment to net zero carbon emissions.

Buckingham Palace has announced Prince Andrew will lose his titles and be forced to move out of Royal Lodge over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meeting South Korea - is an end to the US-China trade war likely?

The Middle East on edge as Benjamin Netanyahu orders 'powerful attacks' on Hamas.

It's a cancer treatment breakthrough that could save lives and doctors want it available to everyone.

How paedophiles have infiltrated Australia's childcare industry.

The FBI has unveiled a major gambling and sports rigging investigation that involves the NBA and organised crime.

Wild weather lashes Victoria and unseasonably hot conditions across the northern states - what does nature have in store for us this summer?

Anthony Albanese backs his man Kevin Rudd as he does the rounds in Washington DC meeting key Republicans and lawmakers.

Donald Trump full of praise for Anthony Albanese as they sign a major critical minerals deal at the White House.

The peace deal on shaky ground as Israel launches air raids on Gaza, accusing Hamas of attacking its troops.

There've been emotional reunions across Gaza and the West Bank this week as Palestinians released from Israeli prisons were sent back to their families.

Families hold funerals for hostages killed by Hamas as Palestinians allege they were tortured Israeli prison.

Peace holds but Israel's restricting movement into Gaza until Hamas hands over the bodies of hostages.

World leaders sign the Gaza Peace Deal as Donald Trump hails 'a beautiful new day' for the Middle East.

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program.

The remaining Israeli hostages will be released in the next few days and Israel will wind back its military presence in the Gaza strip under the terms of the deal reached between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.

Qantas given until Friday to pay up or hacks will leak customers' data onto the dark web.

Peace talks underway as Israel marks the two year anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks.

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Donald Trump warns Hamas it faces 'complete obliteration' if it doesn't sign up to his peace deal.

British police have declared a deadly car and stabbing attack on a synagogue in England's north - a terrorist incident.

Donald Trump warns he'll sack thousands as the US Government shuts down amid a funding deadlock.

The world awaits Hamas's response to Donald Trump's peace plan.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu announce their Gaza peace plan - with a warning for Hamas to 'accept it or else.

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The president of the Palestinian Authority has told the United Nations General Assembly his party is ready to govern Gaza, saying Hamas must turn over its weapons.

The Government flags a major change to the NDIS assessment process.

Anthony Albanese finally secures a meeting with Donald Trump as the President shifts his tone about Ukraine.

Donald Trump won't meet Anthony Albanese as Australia joins the UK and France recognising Palestinian statehood at the United Nations.

Australia, the UK and Canada officially recognise the State of Palestine, provided it accepts Israel's right to exist and Hamas plays no role in governing the territory.

The Federal Government's 20-35 climate target has been met with mixed feelings across the board, including from the agricultural sector.

Donald Trump gets the royal treatment during a state visit visit to Great Britain.

"Hurting Australia": Donald Trump delivers a slap-down to the ABC ahead of a possible and much-anticipated meeting with Anthony Albanese.

An ABC investigation has uncovered detailed allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against a Victorian childcare worker.

Increased defence spending and a new military treaty with PNG. Australia unveils its defence credentials ahead of a possible face-to-face meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.

The FBI has released images of a "person of interest" as the investigation into the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk continues.

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the Federal Shadow Ministry after failing to back Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

Israel's audacious strike on Hamas targets in Qatar has drawn international criticism and sparked fear in the capital Doha.

Israel sends soldiers into the West Bank after six people were shot dead in Jerusalem.

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the firing line in Gaza as the Israeli military's campaign to take control and occupy Gaza City intensifies.

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China's display of military might draws the ire of Donald Trump, should the West be worried?

An ABC investigation finds hundreds of young Australians were allegedly sexually harassed or assaulted by driving instructors.

More than 800 people are dead and at least 2-and a half thousand are injured following one of the worst earthquakes in Afghanistan in recent years.

Multicultural Australians have spoken out about the harm and distress caused by the weekend's anti-immigration rallies, which were attended by known neo-Nazis.

More than 20 people, including four children have been killed in the Ukrainian capital overnight, in one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv in the war so far.

The manhunt continues in Victoria's High Country for the alleged killer of two police officers.

The hunt for a gunman in Victoria's high country; Iran exposed.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country regrets an Israeli military attack on a hospital in Gaza, killing 20 Palestinians, including journalists.

The federal government to expand its deposit guarantee to all first home buyers. Will this ease the housing crisis?

Jim Chalmers says he'll take ideas on tax reform and boosting construction to state and territory treasurers.

A new plan to help kids with mild autism - can it stem the rising cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme?

Australia lines up to help Ukraine if Donald Trump can broker a peace deal with Russia.

Trump and Zelenskyy White House meeting - Ukraine offered security guarantees but warned it might have to give up territory in a peace deal with Russia.

Details emerge about what Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed in Alaska as European leaders get set to join Volodymyr Zelenskyy for peace talks at the White House.

US President Donald Trump says he believes Russia will make peace with Ukraine following his upcoming summit with President Vladimir Putin in the US territory of Alaska tomorrow.

A focus on reducing red tape and environmental law reform to speed up housing approvals - what the government wants from next week's economic roundtable.

The Reserve Bank cuts rates but it warns living standards will stall unless something's done to boost productivity.

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins the program as Israel slams Australia's move to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Australia branded 'shameful' as Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out against recognising Palestinian statehood.

The Israeli Government's security cabinet discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to totally occupy Gaza.

Israel allows the ABC inside Gaza - a first-hand glimpse of the devastation for the first time since the war began.

Benjamin Netanyahu plots Gaza takeover.

How close is Australia to recognising Palestinian statehood?

Australia sending more aid to help starving Gazans as Israel again stands accused of breaching international law after striking a medical facility.

Australia's spy boss warns foreign espionage is costing the nation more than $12 billion dollars a year.