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US federal employees stop work as the government goes into shutdown; the Albanese government urged to cut military ties with Israel; and AFL star Buddy Franklin prepares to represent First Nations people at the New York City Marathon.

The federal government's expanded first home buyers scheme open from today; cascading impacts after the Taliban imposes a nationwide internet shutdown; and in cricket, Australia prepares to defend its Women's Cricket World Cup trophy, as the team goes up against New Zealand.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump says US cities could be 'training grounds' for the military; The US-led plan for ending the war in Gaza continues to provoke strong reactions; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur goes down to Jannik Sinner again at the China Open.

The Prime Minister welcomes a US-Israeli plan for peace in Gaza; The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold; And in sport, Australia records its first gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Hamas now reviewing a Gaza peace plan; The Communications Minister meeting with Optus' major shareholder after two devastating triple zero outages; And in sport, Mitch Brown unhappy over a Mad Monday post he says is homophobic.

In this bulletin, Israel and US agree to a plan for ending the war in Gaza; Pressure mounts on Optus after their latest triple zero bungle; and in tennis, An historic opportunity for Aussie Alex De Minaur at the China Open.

The Coalition calls for an independent inquiry into Triple-zero ecosystem; High-risk domestic violence offenders could soon be forced to inform police when using dating apps; And in the NRL, The Broncos celebrate booking a spot in the Grand Final.

The Communications Minister to meet with Optus bosses, following a succession of triple-zero outages; Australia's budget deficit shrinks to $10 billion; And in rugby, England's women's team celebrate their win over Canada.

Anthony Albanese reaffirms the federal government's choice to recognise Palestinian statehood; Ukraine's President condemns a deadly 12-hour aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and other regions; And in AFL, Ally Anderson marks her 100th AFLW game in style.

Anthony Albanese defends the decision to attend a UK Labour Party conference; Moldovans vote in a high-stakes parliamentary election; and in sports, Indigenous athlete Kirra Wright wins Australia's first medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Anthony Albanese says doesn't plan to bring a gift when he meets Donald Trump next month; Ukraine's President urges stronger action over Russia's airspace violations; And in the AFL, Lions coach Chris Fagan reflects on the 'genius' decision that helped deliver the premiership.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets King Charles at Balmoral Castle; Donald Trump orders troops into Portland as his immigration crackdown continues; And in sport, the Brisbane Lions win the AFL grand final.

Pacific Island leaders address the UN General Assembly on the climate crisis; Anthony Albanese discusses a Gaza reconstruction plan during a meeting with former British prime minister Tony Blair; and in sport, the Storm book a spot in the NRL grand final.

Australia's PM declines to endorse Tony Blair for a key post-war Gaza role; Broadcasters to vote on excluding Israel from Eurovision; And in sport, Lewis Hamilton skips a testing session to sit at the bedside of his beloved dog.

Australia's health minister reacts to a fresh round of tariffs on pharmaceutical exports to the US; Fury over the digital alteration of an Australian film in China; And in sport, today is the day for this year's AFL Grand Final.

In this bulletin, the boom of black-market tobacco becomes the nation's biggest health threat, strong words for Australia's Pacific Minister, as Vanuatu considers deals with Australia and China. And in sport, Australian hip hop star Baker Boy will perform with Snoop Dog at tomorrow's AFL grand final.

In this bulletin, hefty new tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported to the U-S, the Prime Minister arrives in the UK for security talks. And in sport, thousands expected for the annual A-F-L Grand Final parade in Melbourne's CBD.

An Australian woman loses her drug smuggling appeal in Japan; The President of the State of Palestine addresses the UN General Assembly; And in sport, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale named in the side for the AFL grand final.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister bids for Australia to have a seat on the UN Security Council, a grieving mother urges global leaders to follow Australia's child social media ban. And in rugby league, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says returning halfback Jahrome Hughes' teammates will protect him from harm.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister to meet with Turkey as both countries bid to host a major climate conference, police voice concern over a surge in Victorian crime rate in recent years. And in football, FIFA considers expanding to 64 countries to mark 100 years of the World Cup.

Albanese and Trump meet socially as Penny Wong clarifies Australia's concerns to her Iranian counterpart; Europe backs Australia's impending ban on underage social media accounts; and in sport, two players at the centre of an A-League betting scandal are sentenced.

Optus to pay $100 million fine for sales practices targeting vulnerable Australians; Inflation hits a 12-month high; and in sport, the Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener.

In this bulletin... Australian doctors threatened and forced to flee as they provide care in Gaza, Super Typhoon Ragasa lashing Hong Kong, England announces its five-test Series team as it looks to regain the Ashes from Australia.

A meeting is finally set between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President, four dead as Israeli tanks advance in Gaza, a new national football competition launched in Sydney.

In this bulletin, a serial rapist from the 90s pleads guilty to 18 assaults, after a forensic evidence breakthrough, Australia's defence minister says acknowledging Palestinian statehood is the only path to peace. And in rugby, the Wallabies working on becoming an eighty-minute team in their weekend battle against the All Blacks.

In this bulletin, Prime Minister says he wants support for recognition of Palestinian statehood to signal the end for Hamas, doctors react with dismay after Trump Administration links the use of a popular pain relief medicine with autism. And in tennis, Australia's Alex de Minaur helps Team World to another Laver Cup.

France's President addresses the UN General Assembly; Government accused of failing Australians over lack of triple-zero custodian after Optus outage; and in sport, Matt Rowell wins the prestigious AFL Brownlow Medal.

In this bulletin ... Northern Territory Police complete Kumanjayi White's death in custody autopsy; RBA Governor says Australia is not close to meeting the supply issue on housing; and in tennis, Taylor Fritz wins against Alexander Zverev, sealing the World Laver Cup win over Europe.

Mixed reaction from Australia's Jewish community to recognition of Palestine; Investigations into the fatal Optus outage now underway; And in sport, high jumper Nicola Olyslagers reflects on her gold medal.

Australia officially recognises a Palestinian state at the United Nations; Charlie Kirk memorial brings out the MAGA faithful; And in sport, Penrith crushes Canterbury-Bankstown to keep their premiership hopes alive.

In this bulletin, NATO jets fly over Poland in planned response to Russian incursion this month, Optus customers share their ordeal over being cut off from emergency services. And in the sport, Oscar Piastri still eyeing a formula one title, after crashing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

In this bulletin, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in New York for a meeting of the UN General Assembly, Australia and allies are threatened with "punitive measures" over Palestinian. And in athletics, Australian Mackenzie Little has secured her second bronze medal on the international stage.

A fourth fatality confirmed as authorities investigate the Optus triple-zero outage; Hamas issues a hostage farewell montage as Israel continues to pound Gaza City; and in sport, reigning premiers Brisbane Lions book their spot in the AFL finals.

A full federal government inquiry into the deadly Optus outage... Estonia says Russia's reported violation of its airspace shows its time to get tough... and a big, late blow for the Canberra Raiders ahead of tonight's huge National Rugby League semi-final

In this bulletin, Peter Malinauskas launches an examination of Optus' conduct after the deaths of two South Australians were linked to the telco's outage; Estonia seeks NATO help after Russian warplanes enter its airspace; and in sport, Canada ends New Zealand's eight-year reign as women's rugby world champions.

In this bulletin, Optus's technical outage causing a triple-0 failure is unacceptable, minister says; A British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months is released; and in AFL, Geelong beats Hawthorn into the Grand Final but loses star defender Tom Stewart to concussion.

In this bulletin, the Coalition reveals concerns over the cost of the government's new emissions target, ANU chancellor Julie Bishop defies pressure to resign, defending herself against bullying claims. And in cricket, Australian captain Pat Cummins shares his plan to recover in time for the Ashes.

In this bulletin, a telecommunications blackout as Israel's army advances on Gaza City, Donald Trump reveals he is negotiating to take back a strategic airbase in Afghanistan. And in sport, sprinting prodigy, Gout Gout, promises a comeback after elimination from the World Athletics Championships.

Two killed in a shooting at the Israel Jordan border; Fears for a pilot after a suspected plane crash on the New South Wales south coast; And in sport, Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis both out of the world titles in Tokyo.

In this bulletin, the government hands down its net zero climate target for 2025, veteran broadcaster Alan Jones pleads not guilty to dozens of sexual abuse charges. And in sport, US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is the first track athlete to sign on to the Enhanced Games.

In this bulletin, numbers of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel's bombing continues, unemployment rises slightly, in line with the Reserve Bank's expectations. And in football, Ange Postecoglou cops his second loss in two games as coach of Nottingham Forrest.

Israel offers 48 hours and a new escape route for civilians in Gaza City; Australia's first Indigenous parliamentarian honoured in Canberra; Running sensation Gout Gout makes the next round at the world championships.