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A landmark case alleging systemic sexual abuse in the ADF makes its way to court, Briggs review finds both major parties abused public appointment system, Cricket Australia confirms future Tests will keep the day-night format.

In this bulletin, UN officials visit Australia to examine immigration detention conditions, a backlog of student visa cases awaiting review. And in football, the Matildas prepare to take on New Zealand tonight.

Ukraine's President says territorial integrity is the 'biggest challenge' in peace talks; Australia's race discrimination commissioner says Pauline Hanson is fuelling Islamophobia; And in cricket, Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test in doubt.

In this bulletin, a defence department overhaul aims to end cost blowouts and major project delays, an update on Australia's transition to renewable energy. And in sport, Sam Kerr still a chance to return to play for the Matilda's on Tuesday night.

In this bulletin, a warning over smart cars being used to facilitate domestic abuse, Donald Trump says latest deal proposal could likely end war in Ukraine. And in athletics, high jumper Nicola Olyslagers the second ever Australian to be recognised at the World Athletics Awards.

Australia's housing prices increase amid record levels of unaffordability; Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a pardon in a bid to end a five-year corruption trial; And in Formula One, Max Verstappen wins the Qatar Grand Prix.

Sussan Ley warns Labor Greens deal will hurt forestry sector in Tasmania; Israel kills two children in Gaza in violation of ceasefire; And in cricket, Pakistan wins the Twenty20 tri-series against Sri Lanka.

Childcare centres allowed to close early to enable mandatory safety training, New Metro Tunnel rain line opens in Melbourne, North Melbourne wins the AFLW grand final for the second year running.

The death toll from sweeping floods in Southeast Asia rises dramatically, The Prime Minister marries his fiancee Jodie Hayden in Canberra, Australia's Oscar Piastri returns to form with a win in Qatar.

Heat wave expected across Australia; The UN says Israeli killing of Palestinians in West Bank appeared to be summary execution; And in football, Iran vows to boycott World Cup draw in US after Visa issues.

Police prepare for competing protests in Melbourne and Sydney, Syrian officials say Israeli forces in southern Syria have killed at least 13 people in a military operation, The Matildas beat injury woes to triumph over New Zealand.

Eight more arrests made over the Hong Kong apartement fire, Donald Trump to pause migration from some countries, Oscar Piastri rules out helping his teammate, Lando Norris, win the world championship.

In this bulletin, a police officer vows to appeal his conviction over the death of an Aboriginal teenager, arrests after a man is shot dead in a daylight attack in Sydney. And in cricket, big calls as the squad is unveiled for the second Ashes test.

In this bulletin, Hong Kong's high-rise fire still out of control as the death toll rises, two men charged with assaulting police in Melbourne protests last month. And in football, Aston Villa scores a 2-1 victory against the Young Boys in the Europa League.

Eighty-three people dead and hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise fire; Vladimir Putin responds to a proposed Ukraine peace plan; And in golf, Australian golfers chase the lead in the rain hit Australian PGA.

In this bulletin, former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce quits the party after 30 years, Australia has more work to do to meet its climate targets. And in football, Liverpool's manager admits he could lose his job after a shock home ground loss in an already-rough season.

In this bulletin, a deal will see long awaited environmental law reforms pass through the Senate today, a woman is killed in a fatal shark attack in New South Wales. And in sport, the Olympic torch has been lit in ancient Olympia and begun its journey to Milan ahead of the Winter Games.

At least 36 dead as fire engulfs a huge block of residential towers in Hong Kong; A social media ban under challenge in Australia's High Court; And in cricket, South Africa sweeps India in the second test in Guwahati.

Vandalism blamed for the latest Optus outage in Melbourne; Advocates cheer an EU court ruling on same-sex marriages in the bloc; More charges laid over an alleged suspicious betting ring for the Brownlows.

Concern that inflation could rise when the latest figures are released today; Ukraine and the US seek agreement on a 28 point peace plan; Sydney Swans footballer Zippy Fish claims the A-F-L-W's rising star award.

US President Donald Trump says a Ukraine peace deal is close to being secured; Calls for anti-racism training for MPs after Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt; Netball Australia's 10-year plan to boost the profile of the women's national team.

Pauline Hanson suspended from the Senate for seven days, Afghanistan's Taliban says Pakistan's strikes kill at least ten, Nick Kyrgios to play at Kooyong Classic as he steps up bid for Australian Open wildcard.

Nauru says it may seek to return people Australia deported to their country to their home countries, A historic deal for food delivery workers in Australia welcomed, Manchester City manager apologises after cameraman confrontation.

Political leaders condemn Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt; Talks continue on a plan to end the war in Ukraine; And in sport, Ash Riddell named best and fairest at the AFLW awards.

Gunmen and suicide bombers attack a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan, Police to resume search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, Jeeno Thitikul receives biggest winning cheque in women's golf history

Cyclone Fina approaches communities in northern Western Australia, Pioneering Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62, India makes history, winning the inaugural Blind Women's T20 Cricket World Cup.

In this bulletin, US and Ukrainian officials say peace talks have been productive; the government aims to pass its environment reforms in Parliament this week; and in sport, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix

A cautious return to business as usual in the Top End after Cyclone Fina; European leaders meeting in Geneva over a US plan to end the war in Ukraine; Australia crushes England in the opening test of the Ashes.

In this bulletin, four people fighting for life after a house fire in Brisbane, Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro deemed a flight risk for trying to escape arrest. And in sport, the Wallabies lose to France, ending a winless tour of Europe.

Darwin residents endure a difficult night as Cyclone Fina barrels through the Top End; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 20 people; And North Melbourne powers into AFLW Grand Final after overturning a six-point deficit.

Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a category 3 storm; Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation after a fallout with Donald Trump; England seizes control on day two of the Ashes.

In this bulletin, Cyclone Fina making landfall in Top End; Gunmen in Nigeria abduct 200 students and staff from Catholic school; and in Rugby Union, Wallabies hit by fresh injury blows ahead of France Test.

In this bulletin, Residents urged to remain sheltered as Cyclone Fina closes in on Darwin; Vladimir Putin confirms Russia has received US peace proposal for ending war in Ukraine; and in cricket, Mitchell Starc dismisses claims of Australia panic amid dramatic Ashes collapse.

In this bulletin, three men charged for allegedly harassing Federal politicians, in an AFP crackdown, tropical Cyclone Fina is forecast to strengthen this weekend. And in football, Matildas coach praises Mary Fowler for speaking about racism, saying she'll return for the Asian Cup.

In this bulletin. Kellie Sloane elected unopposed as leader of New South Wales Liberals, no consensus on major issues, on the final days of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. And in Rugby Union, the Wallabies turn to Carter Gordon to avert an historic European whitewash.

Europe's top diplomats discuss a U-S peace deal for Ukraine,Kellie Sloane emerges as frontrunner to lead NSW Liberals after Mark Speakman steps down, Australia and England renew their Ashes rivalry as the opening Test begins in Perth.

The Greens allege Australia has bowed to pressure from fossil fuel companies in not hosting COP31, Donald Trump signs the legislation that will release the Epstein files, Two Indigenous players to feature in the same Australian Test team for the first time

Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia, Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.

The latest Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, an Afghan man who worked for the ADF in Afghanistan has his humanitarian visa revoked without explanation, Carlton great Peter Dean's son joins the Blues.

States and territories meet to demand more hospital funding from the federal government; Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince as the leader visits the White House; The Socceroos lose to Colombia in New York.

Sussan Ley's words of praise for a former Liberal senator who quit her party, A deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies, Stephanie Gilmore back to chase a ninth world title.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince promises President Trump he'll invest a trillion dollars in US; Australia's scientific research agency slashes hundreds of jobs; And in sport, injured Melbourne Storm player Eli Katoa to miss an entire NRL season.