ABC radio news and current affairs afternoon program reporting on Australia and the world.
Israeli forces in Gaza have reportedly again fired on people waiting for aid, this time in the town of Rafah in the enclave's south.
In a development that's surprised some observers, accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been called to give evidence at her Supreme Court trial in regional Victoria.
US President Donald Trump's tariffs remain in place after another court ruling, but the uncertainty about his trade agenda continues.
An American court has struck down Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff regime, ruling that the President overstepped his authority.
The controversial North-West shelf gas project in W-A has been given federal government approval to operate until 2070.
In Western Australia, more than 2,000 members of the Stolen Generations will soon receive redress payments under a new scheme.
On the mid north coast of New South Wales, thousands of people remain isolated by floodwaters and more than 700 homes and businesses have been declared uninhabitable.
As the flood crisis continues in NSW, four deaths are now confirmed and thousands of residents remain stranded.
Three people have died and at least one other person is missing as the record breaking floods in NSW continue to ravage the Hunter region and the mid north coast.
Tens of thousands of people are isolated by floodwaters in the New South Wales Hunter region and on the mid-north coast.
The Federal Opposition is no longer a Coalition, with the National Party abandoning its partnership agreement with the Liberals.
The Prime Minister says Australia is prepared to consider a proposal from the European Union to enter into a defence and security pact.
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is vowing to take his defamation case all the way to the High Court after the Federal Court dismissed his appeal today.
Queensland Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Australian Greens.
The corporate watchdog, ASIC, is suing Australia's largest investment Bank, Macquarie Group, for allegedly engaging in misleading conduct.
The Federal Liberal Party has elected its first female leader. Sussan Ley had a narrow win over rival Angus Taylor in the party room, 29 votes to 25.
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new Cabinet line-up and made no apologies for the dumping of former frontbenchers Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic by the Labor factions.
Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley have both confirmed they will contest the Liberal Party leadership.
Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has announced she's leaving the National Party room and moving to the Liberals.
In a shock result, the leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt, has lost the seat of Melbourne.
As the Liberals continue to analyse why they lost the election, prominent Indigenous figures suggest divisive politics played a role.
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is back in Canberra after Labor's shock landslide election win. The other parties and independents are assessing their results.
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have spent the final full day of their campaigns traversing the country.
The Coalition has released the costings for its policies two days before the election.
The trial is of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three relatives and the attempted murder of another by serving them a meal containing poisonous mushrooms, is underway.
The Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is trying to reassure voters that a re-elected Labor Government wouldn't jeopardise the nation's prized Triple A credit rating.
With just days to go until Australians choose their next government both major party leaders are doing their best to attract undecided voters.
Around Australia and overseas, millions of people have marked ANZAC Day and honoured the dead and all who have served our country.
The Coalition has today promised a $90 million package to tackle domestic violence.
The Coalition has pledged to increase defence spending by $21 billion over the next five years.
The death of Pope Francis is being mourned around Australia, with masses held in some of the best known Catholic cathedrals.
After days of election campaigning focused on housing policy, the debate turned to skills training and tax reform as the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader targeted key seats.
The Federal Government has criticised the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for his reaction to a report Russia wanted to station military planes in Indonesia.
Australia is seeking clarification from Indonesia after reports Russia has requested permission to station aircraft at a military airport in the Indonesian province of Papua.
Economists are predicting the new first home buyer policies announced by Labor and the Coalition could worsen the housing crisis.
After recovering yesterday, world markets have dropped again today as concerns grow about a likely trade war between the United States and China.
The US President Donald Trump has backed down on some of his most punishing trade tariffs. A 10 per cent tariff remains on all countries, but heavier "reciprocal tariffs" have been paused, except for those against China.
Donald Trump's second round of "Liberation Day" tariffs has come into effect today, hitting the countries most out of favour with his administration.
As Donald Trump's tariffs damage markets around the world, economists are warning the United States is at risk of slipping into recession and the Australian economy could suffer as a result.
As Donald Trump's tariffs damage markets around the world, economists are warning the United States is at risk of slipping into recession and the Australian economy could suffer as a result.
The value of Australian shares has dropped by about $110 billion, or 4 per cent. The volatility has been triggered by the American President Donald Trump and his global tariffs.