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Third round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks begins in Istanbul as pressure builds for ceasefire; The ICJ rules nations can sue one another over climate change; And in tennis, Venus Williams becomes oldest WTA match winner in over 20 years.

Education Minister Jason Clare says new childcare laws will help rebuild community trust, Health experts are warning that funding for dementia prevention lagging behind in Australia, Australia secure eight-wicket win over West Indies in second T-20 clash in Jamaica.

One Nation senators criticised for turning backs during Acknowledgement of Country, Repeat offenders targeted as government moves to toughen childcare safety laws, Toby Rudolf dismisses Souths' injury woes ahead of Sharks clash.

Coalition expected to support Labor's student debt relief bill; A further 15 Palestinians die of starvation in Gaza over the past day; And in sport, report finds 2032 Brisbane Games could bring $70 billion dollars to the economy.

The Governor-General opens Australia's 48th parliament in an address to both chambers, Protesters crash the parliamentary party with calls for more action against Israel, The Western Bulldogs sign a deal to keep their superstar captain for another four years.

Welcome to Country opens 48th parliament of Australia, Australia signs a joint statement with a number of nations calling on Israel to end war in Gaza, Nick Kyrgios defeated in ATP doubles match comeback.

Anthony Albanese warns rivals ahead of Parliament's return; At least 19 people killed in Bangladeshi air force plane crash; And in cricket, Mitch Owen blasts fifty as Aussies down Windies in T-20 opener.

In this bulletin, police issue 250-thousand-dollar reward for information in a 20-year missing persons' case, the campaign to enshrine human rights into Australian law. And in basketball, celebrations for the Opals, after winning their first Asia Cup.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister promises accountability in cleaning-up the childcare sector, Tasmania's business community calls for cohesion, in the face of a hung parliament. And in sport, former tennis world number one player, Venus Williams, prepares for a professional comeback.

The Prime Minister pledges a year of delivery with his policy agenda, as Parliament resumes; a new report examines the impact of aid cuts in Southeast Asia; and in cycling, Belgian rider Tim Wellens claims his first Tour de France stage victory, with a breakaway win on stage 15.

A child killed by a falling tree in the Northern Territory; The death toll rises from a boat capsizing in Vietnam's world renowned Halong Bay; A team fined in the Tour de France after their support car hit a spectator.

Negotiations underway after Tasmania's election results in a hung parliament; A second case of the more severe variant of mpox recorded in Australia; And in rugby union, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he is proud of the fight the team showed in the first Test against the Lions.

Tasmania's election delivers more seats for the Liberal Party; Fighting continues in Syria, even after the announcement of a ceasefire; The British & Irish Lions win the opening match of the Test series against the Wallabies.

A man shot dead by police in Townsville; Tasmanian's leaders make their final appearances before counting begins in the state election; A teenage Socceroos star signed by UK Club Watford.

Voting begins in Tasmania's state election; Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ordered to wear an ankle bracelet; And in rugby, the British and Irish Lions set to face Australia's Wallabies in Brisbane.

Tasmanians head to the polls for their second state election in two years; Heavy fighting resumes in Syria between the Druze and Bedouin tribes; And in rugby league, Papua New Guinea's NRL director steps down over corruption allegations.

A Palestinian woman released from immigration detention in Sydney; Tasmanians prepare to vote in the state's second election in two years; and in swimming, Australian Moesha Johnson wins a second gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships.

The Prime Minister wraps up his trip in China; Australia's highest civilian honour handed to the family of late Gumatj clan leader Galarrwuy Yunupiŋu; and in cycling, Tadej Pogacar regains the overall lead of the Tour de France.

A fire at a new shopping centre in Iraq kills dozens of people; Facing criticism, the Prime Minister defends his six-day visit to China; And in sport, VFL great Maurice Rioli inducted into the Richmond Hall of Fame.

Prime Minister calls for more collaboration in Australia-China medical research, Three men accused of attempting to import more than $500 million worth of drugs, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says Nick Champion de Crespigny ready to make a big impression on his test debut.

A national push to combat AI facilitated child abuse, as rates surge, Calls for calm as Israeli strikes on the Syrian capital overnight, The 153rd British Golf tournament tees off today, with potential upsets in the mix

Israel launches strikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus; Russian aerial attacks strike a Ukraine shopping centre; And in the AFL, Essendon pledge to fix their appalling injury list.

Investigators haven't given up hope of finding man's body after his notorious killer dies, Health Minister Mark Butler says more than 10 million vapes have been seized, Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra fined for an umpire collision at tribunal.

China and Australia reaffirm trading ties with a number of agreements, Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen, Wallabies brace for Lions chaos as Brisbane prepares for Test series opener.

China and Australia reaffirm trading ties as the PM wraps up high level talks in Beijing; Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen; Two of Australia's biggest female rugby union stars in doubt for the World Cup.

China ready for closer ties with Australia, The federal court dismisses a big climate change involving the Torres Strait Islands, Aussie captain Pat Cummins pays tribute to Mitchell Starc after a crushing victory in his 100th Test match

Anthony Albanese joins Premier Li Qiang at business roundtable in Beijing, An end to debit and credit card surcharges in Australia announced, Australia defeat the West Indies to win the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Trade and security on the agenda as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping; Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariffs, if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days; and in the AFL, a St Kilda star who's received online racist abuse considers taking the matter to police.

Anthony Albanese insists he's unafraid to raise difficult subjects with China on his trip there, Sussan Ley says core conservative values will guide the Opposition's new policy platform, Chelsea's Cole Palmer with a superstar display in the Club World Cup final

Australia's economic relationship with China on the Prime Minister's agenda during his visit to Shanghai, The blood and plasma donation rules in Australia changed to be more inclusive of LGBTIQ+ individuals, Belgian Tim Merlier wins stage nine of the Tour de France.

Anthony Albanese to meet with Australian iron ore producers and Chinese steelmakers in Shanghai; rescued backpacker Carolina Wilga still recovering in hospital; and in tennis, Jannik Sinner has defeated his great young rival Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.

Australia says it expects China to monitor its Talisman Sabre military exercises with the US; Queensland launches an inquiry into the CFMEU; Jack Graham from the West Coast banned for four matches by the AFL integrity unit.

New South Wales Police throws its support behind officers who fatally shot a Western Sydney man; The Prime Minister launches a tourism campaign in China; Australian sprinter Kaden Groves comes his closest yet to a stage win at the Tour de France.

Europe reacts to newly-announced tariffs by the United States; Families of the Air India crash victims call for justice as a preliminary investigation is handed down; Iga Swiatek wins the women's final at Wimbledon, in an astounding show on centre court.

A nine year old boy shot on a hunting trip in New South Wales; Traditional owners celebrate the listing of Murujuga on the World Heritage List; An Australian trio named as the referees for Sunday's FIFA Club World Cup final.

The Prime Minister heads to China to grow Australia's economic partnership; An ancient Indigenous rock art collection has been recognised as a World Heritage-listed site after a renewed bid by the federal government; Matt Rowell inspires Gold Coast to a tense six-point win over Collingwood.

The Prime Minister heads to China to grow Australia's economic partnership; A German backpacker missing in WA for two weeks has been found alive; Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to face-off in Wimbledon final.

Anthony Albanese's China visit set to provide an economic boost to both countries... the ACCC sets up a special unit to target romance scams... and Mitchell Starc says his fast bowling mates deserve much of the credit, as he prepares to play his 100th Test match

The Prime Minister prepares to visit China on a visit focused on trade... more concern that measures to stop antisemitism in Australia may stifle free speech... and Ireland's Ben Healy wins the sixth stage of the Tour de France

Local hospital says children queuing for aid killed in Israeli strike in Gaza; A Rome conference on the economic recovery of Ukraine pledges over $17.8 billion; And in sport, Two-time Olympic champion runner Semenya wins an appeal contesting sex eligibility.

Varying responses from differing sections of the Jewish community to the recommendations on antisemitism... toxic algae taking over waters off South Australia... and PSG into the final of the Club World Cup

A plan for the government to combat antisemitism... reports the U-S will change requirements for Australia to guarantee AUKUS submarines... and Novak Djokovic through to face Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals at Wimbledon