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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.

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.

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.