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An ABC investigation reveals  accused child sex offender Joshua Dale Brown was sacked from a Melbourne childcare centre only months before his alleged offending at another centre. 

A new study finds childcare educators are burdened by extra unpaid hours filled with planning, red-tape and cleaning duties.

The United States President has given Russia 50 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine, saying additional stiff sanctions will be imposed if there's no agreement.

The federal Government told the Budget can't be fixed without raising taxes and cutting spending, while Treasury concludes its housing promises are unachievable. 

Palestinian health authorities say at least 15 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in central Gaza.

Tough talk from Donald Trump prompts a defiant Russia to launch hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine in its biggest bombardment yet in its war on the country. 

More US trade uncertainty as Donald Trump flags steep tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals. 

Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the death cap mushroom case,  spends her first night behind bars as a convicted killer. .

The world's richest man Elon Musk has established his own political party in the United States, after his big falling out with President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump has a big win, as his 'big beautiful bill' passes Congress.

A New York jury acquits music mogul Sean 'Diddy' of serious sex trafficking charges but he still faces jail term for prostitution convictions.

A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with dozens of sexual abuse offences against toddlers and infants - thousands of families might be affected. 

A rare weather event about to hit the east coast, dumping huge amounts of rain, stirring up huge swells and generating gale-force winds.

Penny Wong heads to Washington as she tries to get Australia an exemption on Donald Trump's tariffs.

The Trump administration blasts the American media for casting doubt that US strikes did destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

The NATO chief praises Donald Trump's Middle East deal-making prowess - labelling him 'Daddy'.

Donald Trump's angry outburst accusing Israel and Iran of a lack of 'good faith' as intelligence reports question whether Tehran's nuclear facilities have been completely destroyed.

Why has Donald Trump thanked Iran for the 'heads up' before attacking US military bases in the Persian Gulf?

The US enters the war launching 'Operation Midnight Hammer' - massive aerial attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Donald Trump sets deadline for intervening in Middle East conflict, saying he'll decide within two weeks whether to attack Iran.

Donald Trump keeps the world guessing as Israel pressures the US to help destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

Donald Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' with a chilling warning that he won't kill its Supreme Leader - for now.

Civilians flee Tehran with Benjamin Netanyahu saying Israel is on the path to victory as its conflict with Iran escalates.

As Iran and Israel continue to rain rockets on each other, revelations Donald Trump blocked a plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.

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The Pentagon to review the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal to see if it fits into Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda.

Australia joins an international move to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli Cabinet Ministers.

California sues Donald Trump for using the National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles.

Soldiers on the streets of Los Angeles as riots break out in response to the Trump Administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants.

Tasmanians could be heading to the polls again, after a vote of no confidence in the Premier.

As Jeremy Rockliff's tenure as Tasmania's Premier hangs by a thread, fears grow its future AFL team - the Devils - will never take to the field.

Human rights groups outraged as Israeli troops involved in another deadly shooting at an aid distribution centre in Gaza

Britain to boost its nuclear submarine fleet as Sir Keir Starmer says the nation must be prepared for war with Russia. 

More details emerge about 'Operation Spiderweb' - Ukraine's audacious drone strike deep into the heart of Russia. 

Donald Trump's trade barriers are reinstated as a US appeals court pauses an earlier decision that the US President overstepped his authority when he imposed the "liberation day" tariffs. 

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley joins AM to discuss her new frontbench and plans to revive the shell-shocked Coalition.

Police allege a driver who ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans was on drugs.

Horror in Liverpool as a car ploughs through soccer fans celebrating their club's premiership victory.

Russia launches its biggest air raid since the war began as Ukraine accuses the US of remaining silent about Moscow's aggression.

Unprecedented flooding causes deaths, casualties and destruction on NSW mid-north coast.

A tough night for people in flood ravaged parts of New South Wales as more heavy rain falls.

The Liberals and Nationals told to reform the Coalition with warnings their policy differences could harden.