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The family of young cricketer Ben Austin, who died in a tragic accident, tell their story for the first time. Anthony Albanese has signalled he may be open to calling a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

A suspected murder in the Australian outback, with no body recovered and no arrests made, has frustrated police for three years. Plus Donald Trump's apparent willingness to re-write the rules of global affairs will have repercussions for Australia.

Michael Rowland interviews Anthony Albanese after the announcement of a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, in response to the Bondi terror attack. Plus why does Donald Trump want Greenland?

Multiple fires continue to burn in Victoria where a state of emergency has been declared. Parts of Queensland are submerged after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji tore through the state's north. The world is waiting to discover the death toll from a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran.

Questions over the Albanese government's proposed hate speech laws. Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled amid controversy. Plus a police operation has uncovered an alleged international car theft syndicate.

Michael Rowland interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas about the Adelaide Writers' Week controversy. Will the Opposition oppose the government's hate speech laws? Plus the alleged kingpin of Australia's illicit tobacco market has been captured.

Stories are beginning to emerge from Iran about the government's crackdown on protesters. Almost 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay after the collapse of a disability support provider. Plus the mission to retrieve sick astronauts from space.

A survivor of the Bondi terror attack speaks out for the first time, saying he forgives the gunmen. Parliament returns to debate hate speech and gun control. Plus David Speers interviews Nationals leader David Littleproud.

Watered down hate speech laws are set to pass parliament after Labor struck a deal with the Liberals. David Speers interviews Attorney-General Michelle Rowland. Plus the vaccine giving oyster lovers hope.

There are claims funding cuts to the Country Fire Authority left brigades relying on an aging fleet of tankers to fight Victoria's recent bushfires. Four shark attacks in 48 hours have left Sydney in shock. Plus it's one year since US President Donald Trump returned to power.

The Coalition has split for the second time since last year's election. Australia's anti-slavery commissioner warns visa training program is leaving migrant workers at risk of exploitation. Plus David Speers interviews musician David Byrne.

As the federal Coalition implodes, One Nation's vote is surging. Rallies on Australia Day have seen violence, a bomb scare and neo-Nazis. Communities in New Zealand are in mourning after a landslide at a popular campsite.

The controversial plan to send Sydney's trash to the regions. David Speers interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Iranians who escaped the bloody protests detail what they saw.

More than 400 homes have been destroyed in bushfires across Victoria this summer. Sussan Ley's key rivals have failed to decide who will challenge her for the Liberal leadership. Plus David Speers interviews actor Rose Byrne.

Nationals leader David Littleproud survives a leadership challenge, and Sarah Ferguson returns with an interview with Deputy Nationals leader Kevin Hogan. Plus, police in Victoria have resumed the search for alleged killer Dezi Freeman.

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates after a rise in inflation. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien. Plus it's 15 years since Cadel Evans won the Tour de France.

New documents released from the Epstein files have caused shockwaves around the world. Plus how worried should we be about the Nipah virus?

Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne discuss the chaos in the Liberal and National parties. The findings from a coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction attack have been handed down. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews the Foreign Minister of Germany.

Angus Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership. Tensions on the streets as Israel's President Isaac Herzog arrives in Australia. Plus the people who feel they're being hunted by ICE in Minnesota.

Deadly light plane crash raises questions about adequacy of flight training system. Police and protesters blame each other for violence as Israel's President Isaac Herzog visits. The future of the Health Star Rating system is being examined by the nation's food ministers.

Angus Taylor has resigned from Shadow Cabinet to challenge Sussan Ley for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

Candidates for the Liberal leadership are preparing to face off at tomorrow's spill. Victoria Police granted special powers to protect Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Melbourne.

A special Friday edition of 7.30 covering the Liberal leadership spill. Can new leader Angus Taylor save the Liberal Party? Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Tony Abbott.

Australia's largest online bookmaker Sportsbet is facing a class action that could cost it millions. Sarah Ferguson interviews new Opposition leader Angus Taylor. Plus what happened to Nancy Guthrie?

A supersized fatberg clogging a Sydney sewer has been blamed for the mysterious debris balls washing up on beaches. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his shadow cabinet. Plus the town of Whyalla remains in limbo.

The Albanese government says it is not helping a group of women and children attempting to leave Syria to return to Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus there are growing calls for a royal commission into CFMEU corruption.

Australia's consumer watchdog has taken Coles to court, alleging the supermarket promoted hundreds of products as specials when they weren't genuinely cheaper. Plus Scientists believe they're on the brink of a breakthrough after developing a new drug that could treat sepsis.

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has declared his sweeping tariffs illegal. What impact will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have on the monarchy? Sarah Ferguson interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

The veteran care system is being exploited by some health businesses which are siphoning millions of taxpayer dollars.

Gay and bisexual teenagers have been lured and bashed on camera in IS-inspired Sydney attacks. The search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. Plus the Commonwealth Bank prepares for the AI revolution.

The Sydney doctor trying to help the families of ISIS fighters escape Syria. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson. Plus a battle is unfolding in Western Australia over fishing rights.

Laura Tingle interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Doctors warn about the risk of lifelong damage from an over-the-counter vitamin supplement. Plus the rise of men's netball.

The city of Los Angeles is under siege by wildfires. Laura Tingle interviews Alastair Campbell, host of podcast The Rest Is Politics. Plus the Victorian Liberal Party pins its hopes on new leader Brad Battin.

How hiker Hadi Nazari was found after going missing in Kosciuszko National Park. Wildfires continue to cause destruction in Los Angeles. Plus what are Australia's chances at the Australian Open?

A push for government to intervene in the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks. Are Australian sports doing enough to adapt to climate change? Plus Laura Tingle interviews former chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley.

Los Angeles wildfire victims are now dealing with an insurance crisis. A deal for a ceasefire in Gaza is reported to be close. Plus doctors say many Australians aren't aware of the links between alcohol and cancer.

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Sydney has been thrown into chaos by a train strike.

Laura Tingle interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. NSW is on the verge of a public health crisis as more than half of the state's public sector psychiatrists resign. Plus TikTok has been restored in the US, but for how long?

Donald Trump returns to the White House. Laura Tingle interviews Arthur Sinodinos, former Ambassador to the US. Plus a preschool has been set alight as anti-Semitic attacks escalate in Sydney.

The "bidding war" for doctors in country towns. Laura Tingle interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus how much would Hobart's new stadium really cost?

The behaviour of crowds at the Australian Open has come under fire. Laura Tingle interviews Labor MP Ed Husic. Plus Palestinians are starting to return to what's left of their homes in Gaza.

The political "culture wars" continue over Australia Day. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. More cases have emerged of Australians inadvertently poisoned by supplements containing synthetic vitamin B6.

How social media will play into this year's election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australia's new chief scientist Tony Haymet. Plus remembering Auschwitz.

Religious group members found guilty of manslaughter of an eight-year-old. A drop in inflation raises hopes of an interest rate cut. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Authorities fear a caravan filled with explosives found in Sydney was designed for an anti-Semitic attack. Plus Melbourne's underworld is on edge after the funeral for one of the city's most notorious gangland figures.

The cost of living is the central issue for most voters as we head into an election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Queensland Premier David Crisafulli. Plus what caused the Washington DC plane crash?

Matildas star Sam Kerr has appeared in court over a charge of racially aggravated harassment. Plus in both houses of parliament there's been an attempt at a show of unity against antisemitism.

Inside Antoinette Lattouf's court case against the ABC. The Queensland government has been warned its moves to stop renewable projects could put off investors. How will Australia respond to Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza?

All eyes are on two state by-elections this weekend as a federal election looms. Sarah Ferguson interviews Varsen Aghabekian, the Palestinian Authority's state minister for foreign affairs. Laura Tingle looks at a turbulent week in federal politics.

Alan Kohler investigates Australia's housing crisis and what can be done to fix it. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Malcolm Turnbull as President Donald Trump signals plans for tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Can Australia strike a deal with Donald Trump on tariffs? Youth crime is on the rise in Victoria. Plus the communities paying double for groceries.

Bogus qualifications and financial fraud at Australian private colleges. Nurses stood down after appearing in a video making threatening comments about Israeli patients. Plus the latest on Antoinette Lattouf's court case against the ABC.

At a time when Whyalla's steelworks owes suppliers millions, its owner Sanjeev Gupta has won approval to renovate his waterfront mansion. Confectionery is being marketed to parents as nutritious toddler food, a report finds.

A series of antisemitic attacks have left many Jewish Australians feeling unsafe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus national restrictions on unhealthy food advertising could be on the horizon.

The RBA has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. An Australian man who served as a soldier for Ukraine speaks out. Efforts to reduce the cost of housing are being hamstrung by red tape and worker shortages.

Whyalla Steelworks has been forced into administration by the South Australian government. Australian aluminium manufacturers brace for the impact of Trump's tariffs. The controversy that's gripped Australia's arts industry.

Gas shortages could hit Victoria and NSW by 2028. Sarah Ferguson interviews Industry Minister Ed Husic about the plan for the Whyalla Steelworks. Plus why young Germans are turning to the far-right.

Hadi Nazari speaks for the first time about how he survived being lost for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park. Plus there are concerns in Kyiv about the Trump administration negotiating directly with Russia about the war in Ukraine.

Tensions have emerged over the Coalition's climate change policy. China's warship exercises off Australia's coast have exacerbated cracks in the already-strained relationship between the two countries. Plus Australia's problem with unnecessary skin checks.

Members of a religious sect have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Struhs. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended his purchase of bank shares during the global financial crisis. Sarah Ferguson interviews Labor MP Andrew Charlton and Liberal Senator James Paterson.

Is the WA state election outcome a done deal? Tariff talks overshadow Australia's superannuation sales pitch in the US. Plus Laura Tingle looks at questions over Peter Dutton's bank share transactions.

In the space of 48 hours the dynamic of the war in Ukraine has shifted. Soaring insurance premiums are forcing some homeowners to forgo it. Human skulls taken for scientific research have been returned to Papua New Guinea.

President Trump announces the immediate suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Sarah Ferguson asks historian Simon Schama for his analysis of Trump's decision. Why you might not be able to watch your footy team on TV in 2025.

Queensland and NSW are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to hit the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Queensland Premier David Crisafulli.

A nervous wait for millions as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Western Australians will vote at their state election this Saturday.

Heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred leaves areas flooded and thousands without power. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Premier Chris Minns. Plus Laura Tingle looks at the impact of Alfred in Canberra.

Push for Australia to recognise toxic burn pits in Afghanistan as a cause of cancer in soldiers. Plus is the US headed for a recession?

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.

Hervey Bay in Queensland is a town in shock after being hit by destructive flash flooding. Sarah Ferguson interviews Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the US, about Donald Trump's tariffs.

The clinical trials program bringing cutting-edge cancer treatment and research to regional hospitals in Victoria. Tesla sales have dropped around the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Robert De Niro.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers ahead of the budget. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton floats the idea of another referendum if the Coalition win the election. Plus the robots revolutionising aged care homes.

Philip Williams heads to the electorate of Indi where independent MP Helen Haines is aiming for a third term. Plus, the storm of controversy facing Tasmania's salmon industry following a massive and unprecedented fish kill.

Meet the squatters who have taken over vacant properties in Lismore. Why tensions are flaring within Melbourne's Afghan community. Plus warnings of a looming gas shortage have been tempered.

What to expect from the Treasurer's budget tomorrow. Plus the major capital city where some residents have run out of water.

Sarah Ferguson brings you everything you need to know about the Budget, interviewing Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus political analysis and reaction from Laura Tingle and Tom Crowley.

The government caught everyone by surprise with a $17 billion income tax cut, including the Opposition. Plus big pharma in the US wants Australia to change its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton immediately after his budget reply speech in parliament. Plus Laura Tingle's political analysis.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton officially hit the campaign trail. Election analyst Casey Briggs looks at some of the seats in play. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Record breaking flooding has destroyed farms and livelihoods in western Queensland. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Bridget McKenzie.

Laura Tingle tracks the course of Australia's cost-of-living crisis. Sarah Ferguson interviews Employment Minister Murray Watt and Shadow Foreign Minister David Coleman. Plus rescue and recovery efforts continue in Myanmar after last week's earthquake.

What impact will Donald Trump's new tariffs have in Australia? Sarah Ferguson interviews Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Former political rivals Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect Week 1 of the election campaign.

Shocking cases of neglect and abuse within childcare centres. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus the true depth of Australia's rental crisis.

New planning laws set to transform Sydney. Notorious underworld figure Tony Mokbel released from jail. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Australian actor Jacob Elordi.

Voters are being confronted with two very different ideas about how Australia gets its energy in the future. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect week two of the election campaign.

How the state of the economy is playing into this election. Sarah Ferguson interviews One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Plus it's been one year since the Bondi Junction attacks.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor go head-to-head on 7.30 in a live debate. Plus Laura Tingle examines the new housing policies being offered by Labor and the Coalition.

Can the Greens maintain their hold on Brisbane this election? Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt. Plus residents are demanding answers about how PFAS ended up in their water.

A couple blame a hospital for the death of their baby. Can the Liberals break through Labor's fortress in Victoria? Plus Peter Dutton accused of "overreach" after his comments on national security.

Sarah Ferguson moderates a debate between Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect week three of the election campaign.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. With just 24 hours before pre-polling stations open, Peter Dutton campaigns on the issue of law and order.

Can the Liberals retake the seat of Kooyong from teal independent Monique Ryan? Sarah Ferguson interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. Plus the schools cracking down on screentime.

The Coalition has promised to increase defence spending but where will it find the money? Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus who is likely to be the next Pope?

There's confusion about some of the Coalition's policies. Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne dissect week four of the election campaign. Plus why a Navy veteran feels ready to march on Anzac Day for the first time.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of this weekend's election. Plus has Donald Trump helped secure another term for Canada's "unpopular" government?

The political debate over migration. What the major parties are offering when it comes to Indigenous policy. Plus the fight for the seat of Fremantle.

Are voters interested in what the major parties have to offer? Plus the critical Queensland seat Labor thinks it might be able to take from the Coalition.

The latest on the mushroom cook murder trial. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect the final week of the election campaign.

An extended edition of 7.30. How Labor's landslide election victory played out across the country. Plus farewell to ABC Chief Elections Analyst Antony Green.

A rare and deadly disease has killed dozens of people in the last few months. A severe egg shortage continues to affect supermarkets and businesses. Plus the regional Australian town hoping to become the next Silicon Valley.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his first interview since Labor won the election. The mushroom murder trial continues. Plus tensions between doctors and the NSW government are escalating.

The coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction killings has revealed aspects of the emergency response that didn't go to plan. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt, who today conceded he has lost his seat.

Shocking revelations from inside Australia's childcare system. Plus who's in and who's out of Anthony Albanese's cabinet.

Sussan Ley becomes the first woman to lead the Liberal Party. Why Canada is turning to Australia for its defence needs. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning director Christopher McQuarrie.

The Muslim independent candidates who gave Labor a "big scare" at the election. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Ted O'Brien, new deputy leader of the Liberal Party.

Scientists warn a disease killing animals in Antarctica is one mutation away from having "pandemic potential". More disturbing revelations from childcare centres. Plus Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Greens.

Regulators are concerned some medical practitioners are putting profit before patient safety when prescribing medicinal cannabis. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator James McGrath, Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance.

The Nationals have split from the Liberals, ending the Coalition. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals leader David Littleproud and Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

Farmers in Victoria are dealing with a devastating drought. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie plus comedian Celeste Barber.

Deepfake videos of Norman Swan are tricking people into buying unproven supplements at a risk to their own health. Plus Laura Tingle looks at the Coalition's messy divorce.

Some farmers fear they'll go bust after massive floods in NSW. Sarah Ferguson interviews former Senator Pat Dodson, who shares his thoughts on the way forward after the failed Voice referendum.

A surgeon at a major regional hospital is warning patient lives are being put at risk by unnecessary delays to cancer operations. Plus there's a push for police to be removed from mental health crisis responses.

Concerns the extension of a gas project in WA risks damaging ancient rock art. Plus election volunteers say they experienced abuse, aggression and bullying at polling booths.

There are concerns over the number of ultrasounds carried out by people who aren't medical professionals. Plus Laura Tingle looks at Australia's gas problem.

Prisoners left with no meals for days amid a wave of lockdowns. Sarah Ferguson interviews Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus Hamas accused of a brutal crackdown on protesters in Gaza.

Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson gives evidence in court. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal MP Tim Wilson after he reclaimed his old seat of Goldstein.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's future hangs in the balance. After a tight count the final federal seat, Bradfield, has been decided. Sarah Ferguson interviews new Bradfield MP Nicolette Boele plus Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been forced out of his job after a no-confidence motion. Erin Patterson takes the stand for the fourth day. Will Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's airfields make a difference?

Whistleblowers say warnings about patient safety at hospital were ignored. Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles as protests escalate over his immigration crackdown. How Trump's relationship with Elon Musk imploded.

Pioneering psychiatric hospital that leads in ketamine treatment to close. Billionaire's business woes see hundreds of Australian workers sent home. Donald Trump orders US Marines to be deployed in LA as protests continue.

Should Australia embrace burning rubbish to create energy? There are calls to ban a new competition called Run It Straight. Australian Tesla owners are joining a class action against the carmaker.

The US launches a review of the AUKUS submarine deal. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles and former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Plus inside the LA protests.

Why Israel decided to strike Iran now. The Chinese-owned operators of the Darwin Port defend their ownership of the asset. Plus scientists say a virus found in bats in China is mutating at an alarming rate.

Donald Trump warns "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran" as the conflict escalates. Families search for answers after the Air India crash. Plus a significant archaeological discovery has been made in an ancient Australian cave.

Fighting continues in the Middle East as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes. David Speers interviews Iran's Ambassador to Australia. Plus Victoria's plan for treaty.

Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson. David Speers interviews Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel. Plus has the NSW government found a solution to the housing crisis?

The world waits to see if Iran will retaliate against the US. How the unfolding crisis is affecting daily life in Israel. Plus a harmful algal bloom is having a devastating impact on marine life.

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Iran last? David Speers interviews Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Plus why farmers are angry about Labor's proposed superannuation changes.

The situation on the ground in Gaza is "massively" deteriorating, UNICEF warns. A series of fatal electric scooter crashes have prompted parliamentary inquiries in two states. Plus journalist Antoinette Lattouf wins her unlawful termination case against the ABC.

Controversy over the sport of bare-knuckle boxing. A former member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team says the nation's nuclear know-how can't be destroyed. Plus Zan Rowe interviews singer Lorde.

How badly has Iran's nuclear program been damaged? David Speers interviews former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert. Plus why power prices are about to go up for many Australians.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is under fire for the takeover of an Adelaide golf course. Allegations of sexual assaults at childcare centre. Plus it's 25 years since the GST was introduced.

The TGA concedes it failed to prevent a growing number of blood toxicity cases attributed to Vitamin B6. We speak to a parent whose child attended a Melbourne childcare centre where a worker is accused of child sex crimes.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Education Minister Jason Clare about the childcare crisis. A verdict has been handed down in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case. Plus the eSafety Commissioner's efforts to clean up the internet have been dealt another blow.

Fast-tracked childcare courses are putting Australian children at risk, insiders warn. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms. An inquest has found racism may have contributed to the fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old man.

The federal government is under pressure following a wave of antisemitic attacks in Australia. No relief for homeowners as the RBA leaves interest rates on hold. Scientists a step closer to developing a vaccine for the deadly Hendra virus.

The doctor who managed the treatment of murderer Erin Patterson's four critically unwell victims tells of the desperate measures medical staff took to try and save their lives.

Anthony Albanese is heading to China to meet with President Xi Jinping. The plan to fight antisemitism in Australia. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Alleged child sex offender should have been "removed" from childcare sector after incident two years ago, child's mother says. The secret advice provided to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. How the missing backpacker was found in WA.

Evidence of a blast wave injury has been found inside the brain of a deceased Australian veteran for the first time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor.

Can this tiny beetle causing major destruction in WA be kept out of the rest of the country? Victorian Liberals at war with each other. Plus author Ocean Vuong on his new book.

Changes you can make around the home that will help lower your power bills. The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu is disappearing in the face of climate change, prompting locals to move to Australia. Plus the digital detox camp for kids addicted to their phones.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about his meeting with President Xi Jinping and his thoughts on Mark Latham. Plus Tasmanians face an excruciating wait to find out who will form their next government.

As Ali France enters parliament the surgeon who saved her life speaks out. Co-founder of the Greens Drew Hutton has been booted from the party. Plus will dental be added to Medicare?

Infighting erupts in the National Party. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce. Education Minister Jason Clare on childcare changes and student loan reductions. Farewell to the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne.

The rental crisis is being felt in almost every suburb across the country. Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure over the Jeffrey Epstein case as a survivor speaks out. Australia hosts defence talks with the UK as Scott Morrison speaks to US Congress.

The government still hasn't released its latest migration quotas. Why private school enrolments are soaring. Plus the push to legalise recreational cannabis.

Should Australia lower the voting age to 16? The push for a four-day work week. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

Will Australia follow the UK and France and move towards recognition of Palestine? Under 16s will be banned from YouTube. Plus the pronatalist push to increase the population.

When will Australia officially recognise a Palestinian state? Sarah Ferguson asks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus a couple reunited in Australia after being separated by conflict in the Middle East.

Concerns over levels of vitamin B6 in food and drinks. The case of an accused paedophile has thrown the outside-school-hours care sector into the spotlight. Plus the iconic Sydney landmark sending a council broke.

A man who almost lost a hand in a machete attack at a shopping centre has questioned security measures. Criminals are targeting Chinese Australians with blessing scams. An inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland set to begin.

Some doctors are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence. Australia's clean energy transition has recently faced a string of setbacks. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The trial of reality TV star Matt Wright has opened in Darwin. The Victorian government's plan to legislate the right to work from home faces a backlash. What life is like for families in Gaza battling to find water and food.

Australia announces it will recognise a Palestinian state. Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Israeli ambassador Amir Maimon. Plus how the United States found itself in a measles "crisis".

The World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef off WA hit by a "catastrophic" bleaching event. The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Scott Farquhar, chair of the Tech Council of Australia.

The AI revolution taking place in the classroom. The ACTU is pushing for a four-day work week. Plus the housing crisis is on the agenda at the upcoming economic roundtable.

Police consider banning the importation of powerful e-bikes. Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City has deepened a rift within Israel's military and civil society. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

Will the Economic Roundtable be a talkfest or a chance for real reform? Zelenskyy and European leaders meet with Donald Trump at the White House. Plus can the Wallabies' win against South Africa revitalise Australian rugby?

The high-profile trial of celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright continues. The impact of banking's digital revolution on country towns. Plus the Economic Reform Roundtable has kicked off in Canberra.

The AI companions changing people's lives. The new plan to divert children with autism away from the NDIS. Plus Benjamin Netanyahu's personal attack on Anthony Albanese.

A review of the childcare system in Victoria has recommended an overhaul of the sector. The residents discovering their suburbs may soon become unrecognisable. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

More than 80,000 Australians are currently on the waiting list for home care. Barnaby Joyce is pushing to scrap Australia's net zero targets. Plus why the Labubu toy is causing mayhem in shopping centres.

Australia expels Iranian Ambassador after ASIO says Iran directed antisemitic attacks. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus two police officers killed in the rural Victorian town of Porepunkah.

The latest on the incident in Porepunkah which left two police officers dead. Data centres are vital for the future of AI but their environmental footprint could be a problem. Plus Ukrainian civilians risking their lives to save people from Russian attacks.

The massive task of fixing Queensland's so-called "dirty" DNA labs. The latest on the search for the Porepunkah gunman. Plus a transgender soccer player wins her legal case.

A Brisbane couple gave birth to a baby they were not expecting in an IVF mix-up. Thousands of protestors have attended anti-immigration rallies. Sarah Ferguson interviews Denzel Washington and Spike Lee about their new film.

The push to arm Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog with broader powers. Electric vehicle drivers could soon be made to pay a new tax. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles.

An ABC investigation has uncovered hundreds of allegations of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of driving instructors. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Bob Carr who is in Beijing for China's victory day anniversary.

Residents of Victoria's High Country fear being defined by sovereign citizen ideology. A public servant is alleged to have rorted private contracts to the tune of $11 million. Plus Indonesia has been gripped by anti-government protests.

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison. The Coalition is in damage control after comments by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus it's 40 years since the death of Molly on A Country Practice.

A supermarket chain is considering closing stores due to a rise in violence and aggression against staff. A Tesla self-driving test on busy Melbourne streets was not approved by the government. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals Leader David Littleproud.

Tens of thousands of passports and licences have gone missing in the post, prompting fraud fears. South Australia is struggling to cope with the algal bloom. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews author Arundhati Roy.

The hunt continues for a group of youths who stabbed and killed a 15-year-old and 12-year-old on a Melbourne street. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD. Plus the UK government is once again facing controversy.

A company called GIM Trading is accused of defrauding millions of dollars from ordinary investors. The turmoil at the ANU is far from over. Plus ANZ faces a record penalty for ripping off customers and the government.

A Queensland government audit found more than 700 vulnerable children were missing from out-of-home care in July. Can Australia break China's "chokehold" on rare earths? Plus Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence.

State government agency accused of a cover-up over a report into lead dust "poisoning" children. Left-wing influencer Hasan Piker discusses the death of Charlie Kirk. What happened to the defence deal with Papua New Guinea?

The federal government has announced its much-awaited emissions reduction target for 2035. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Plus Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's trip to China has raised some eyebrows.

Pressure mounts on Optus after its latest triple-0 outage. Big changes coming to aged care include older Australians having to make co-payments for "non-clinical" services. Sarah Ferguson interviews president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration has rejected Donald Trump's claims about links between paracetamol use and autism. Plus Laura Tingle reports from New York about the push for Palestinian statehood at the UN.

Inside the "never-ending" fight for COVID vaccine injury compensation. Childcare CEOs face questions at parliamentary inquiry. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong about Donald Trump's speech at the UN.

The fallout from Optus' Triple-0 outage continues. There's speculation Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie is preparing to challenge Sussan Ley's leadership. All eyes are on American rapper Snoop Dogg at this weekend's AFL Grand Final.

'Unprecedented' conflict of interest claims levelled against the NSW RSL boss. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien.

Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. Why interest rates have been left on hold. Plus an international team is practicing protecting Earth from a possible asteroid impact.

There are concerns over how some sunscreens are being tested. Alleged killer Dezi Freeman's extreme views existed for many years, a family member says. Sarah Ferguson interviews Dan Tehan, the Shadow Minister for Energy.

What impact will changes to the first home buyer scheme have on the property market? Sarah Ferguson interviews film director James Cameron. Plus Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91.

More Optus customers say they couldn't contact emergency services, months before the recent outages. Sarah Ferguson interviews Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape after the signing of a historic defence treaty.

A young father who lost his eye after contracting a "flesh-eating" disease is suing the hospital that treated him. It's two years since the October 7 attacks. Plus the government's commitment to making electric vehicles dominant on our roads.

Two universities are accused of misleading and deceptive conduct after students discovered their degrees lacked professional accreditation. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Gary Oldman.

Donald Trump has announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to a peace plan in Gaza. Sarah Ferguson interviews Qatar's spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed Al-Ansari. Plus Consultancy firm Deloitte has been caught out using AI to create a report for the government.

The world watches as Hamas hands over Israeli hostages. Victoria is in the grip of a car theft crisis. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the government's superannuation changes.

Emotional scenes as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones. The Liberal Party is grappling with how to appeal to women and younger voters. Plus more than two thirds of all tobacco consumed in Australia is estimated to now be illicit.

The risks of paying a ransom to cyber criminals. The fight over a hospital upgrade. Plus deadly ghost nets are washing up on Australian beaches.

A company allegedly used monitoring software to turn its staff's computers into listening devices. The government plan to tackle South Australia's devastating algal bloom. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews musician Teddy Swims.

A convicted criminal authorised by a government department to advocate for vulnerable veterans. Will Barnaby Joyce move to One Nation? Plus making controversial children's playgrounds.

Anthony Albanese signs a critical minerals deal with Donald Trump. Homes left uninsurable because of climate change. Plus Queensland councils vote to remove fluoride from water supplies.

How worried should we be about microplastics in our homes? Norman Swan investigates. What the critical minerals deal means for Australia. Plus homes left uninsurable because of climate change. Presented by Michael Rowland.

The family of Virginia Giuffre speaks out after the posthumous release of her memoir, which details her accusations against Jeffrey Epstein. Plus will the Nationals dump its support of net zero?

Australians with oral cancer are being left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket. Stolen guns are fuelling Australia's surge in illegal firearms. Plus the brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre.

In an Australian exclusive, former US Vice-President Kamala Harris tells Sarah Ferguson she is contemplating a second run for the presidency and says she was "reckless" to not act to stop Joe Biden running for a second term.

The rise of child-on-child abuse in childcare centres. The debacle over the Spirit of Tasmania ferries continues. Plus Donald Trump's war on drugs targets Venezuela.

The Nationals have dumped the net zero target: What does it mean for Sussan Ley? Is the Fishermans Bend redevelopment the "biggest planning failure in Australia's history"? Plus why so many people are queuing to buy gold.

Will the Liberal Party follow the Nationals and dump net zero? There are hopes the Democratic candidate in the New York mayoral race will lead the party out of the wilderness. Plus new techniques and technologies saving koalas from chlamydia.

More than 100,000 older Australians are on the wait list to be assessed for an aged care package. Are factory-made homes the answer to the housing crisis? Plus Sussan Ley is trying to hose down speculation she will soon face a leadership challenge.

A coronial inquest into a deadly flash flood has shed light on why an entire town was caught unaware. Is the recent wild weather a sign of what's to come this summer? Sarah Ferguson interviews historian William Dalrymple.

Doctors are pushing for new laws to end the practice of freebirthing following a series of deaths. Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal. Plus Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has died aged 76.

What should you do if police strip search you? The IOC reportedly moves closer to banning transgender women from competing in female events.

Victoria's increased land taxes are taking a toll on property owners and businesses. Anthony Albanese announces a landmark security treaty with Indonesia. Plus AC/DC prepares to rock Australia once more.

The Liberal Party officially abandons its net zero by 2050 target. Sarah Ferguson interviews Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Plus teenagers as young as 14 could face life in jail under proposed law changes in Victoria.

Can Opposition Leader Sussan Ley hold on to her job? She talks to Sarah Ferguson. Police are concerned gangs are hiring teenagers online to carry out crimes. Plus Donald Trump calls on Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files.

Coalition leadership turmoil in Australia's two most populous states. Parents demand answers about the asbestos found in coloured sand. Plus inside a controversial amateur fighting competition.

The merging of two universities has some staff and students worried. Cricket's oldest rivalry - the Ashes - is back for another chapter down under. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews author Helen Garner.

Australia drops its bid to host next year's UN climate summit COP31. Will Australia's only manganese alloy smelter be saved? Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Priscilla Presley.

Will the social media ban protect or punish our kids? Plus the government is urgently trying to pass its environment laws.

The Albanese government has set up a potential showdown with Donald Trump over its plan to make big tech companies pay for Australian news they put on their platforms. Plus how different schools are tackling smartphone usage.

Shoppers are being warned to beware of online ghost stores ahead of Black Friday sales. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

A coronial inquest has released its findings into the murder of Lilie James at a Sydney school. The Albanese government does a deal with the Greens to pass its environment reforms. Is a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine getting closer?

The fight between farmers and the Victorian government is spilling onto the paddock. A software glitch on the world's most widely-sold commercial passenger jet has caused chaos. Plus incredible stories of survival from Hong Kong's high-rise inferno.

Police have been granted new powers to stop and search people in Melbourne's CBD. The Albanese government releases its plan to manage AI. Plus concerns a proposed new Chinese embassy in London could become a "nest of spies".

Concerns over how long Australia's fuel supplies would last in an emergency. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the economy's less than expected growth. Plus there are fears Lebanon could be facing another serious conflict.

Allegations of intimidation and death threats at an inquiry into the CFMEU. Australia's teacher shortage continues to bite. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor George Clooney.

Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation. A number of sunscreens being sold as SPF 50 could be providing half that level of protection. Plus the Liberals have a fresh line up of state leaders.

Sarah Ferguson interviews former defence minister Linda Reynolds. Plus a former nurse has been sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of a young woman on a beach.

Teenagers booted from social media as Australia's Under-16s ban begins. Residents return to what's left of their homes after bushfires. Plus serious questions are being asked about rugby league's concussion protocols.

Australians are flocking to cheap retailers like Temu, Shein and Amazon this Christmas. The soaring values of big tech companies spark fears of an AI bubble that could burst. Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Sydney Sweeney.

Australia is in shock following the terror attack at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead. In a special episode of 7.30 we look at how the attack unfolded, hear from community leaders and people who were there.

Survivors' accounts of how they escaped the terror attack at Bondi Beach. Plus Australia's gun laws are set to be strengthened but some argue it's a knee jerk reaction.

The first of many funerals have been held for victims of Sunday's terror attack at Bondi. Josh Frydenberg says the prime minister should "accept personal responsibility for the death of 15 innocent people".

Were there enough security arrangements in place before the Bondi attack? Is the social media ban actually working? Plus, hopes the algal bloom that devastated South Australia's beaches may be improving.

The aftermath of Japan's New Year's Day earthquake. Actor Simon Baker on starring in the new TV series Boy Swallows Universe. Plus the rise of the mullet.

Alaska Airlines passengers watched in horror as part of their plane blew out. There are calls for pill testing after several people overdosed at a Melbourne rave. David Speers interviews Queensland Premier Steven Miles.

A massive expansion is planned for a rocket base in east Arnhem Land, but not everyone is convinced it's what the region needs. David Speers interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Australians saving Vietnam's "broken bears".

Residents in the Gold Coast hinterland are still taking stock of damage wreaked by what's been described as a tornado. David Speers interviews Andrew Forrest. Plus the race for the US presidency ratchets up a notch next week.

Port Moresby is in a state of emergency after violent riots rocked Papua New Guinea. The royal commission looking into veteran suicides. Some of Tonga's residents are still living in tents two years after a volcanic eruption.

Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have effectively closed one of the world's most important seaways. Plus Republicans in Iowa have chosen Donald Trump as their presidential nominee.

How the government plans to respond to the rapid rise of AI. Plus renewed warnings about the dangers of tourism to active volcanoes.

With governments under pressure to act on the cost-of-living crisis, the big two supermarkets are under scrutiny. In central Australia a crisis is unfolding in the justice system after an exodus of criminal defence lawyers.

The Middle East appears to be on the brink of a regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Plus the once feared National Rifle Association is under fire in a US fraud trial.

The mission to stamp out dodgy apartment developers. Genetic testing saves lives but can lead to discrimination in life insurance. Plus Former PM Scott Morrison has announced he will be retiring from politics next month.

The federal government is about to outline plans to amend the Stage 3 tax cuts. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. A psychologist has gone public with her concerns about conditions in Cairns police watch house.

A shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to flight delays, with no end in sight. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews US politician Bernie Sanders.

The risks of shaming neo-Nazis. Of all the capital cities, rents are growing fastest in Perth. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

Questions over contracts on Australia's biggest public transport project. El Nino usually means a higher chance of hot, dry conditions - so why is it so wet? Plus the scandal that has rocked the UK Post Office.

Ill winds are still blowing after a federal decision stopped a key part of Victoria's offshore wind strategy in its tracks. Plus there are concerns that visitors are getting too close to crocodiles in Kakadu.

Murder charge for 12-year-old leads to investigation of Victoria's state care system over abuse claims. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Plus the culture wars continue in Canberra as Parliament returns.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Plus Russian soldiers are marching in to replace the Wagner Group in Africa's "coup belt".

Sarah Ferguson interviews Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Plus the tourism threat posed by an ant that flies, floats and stings en masse.

What happened to missing Victorian woman Samantha Murphy? Plus the government has released its first Closing the Gap report since the failed Voice referendum.

There are fears an imminent Israeli ground assault in Rafah could jeopardise both Palestinian refugees and Israeli hostages. Former cop says a secret police strike force into gay hate crimes was "dirty, cheap, underhanded".

The federal government plans to criminalise "doxxing" after the details of hundreds of Jewish Australians were published online. The UN believes the torture of Ukrainian civilians by Russian troops has been extensive. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews author Fran Lebowitz.

The investigation into how asbestos ended up in mulch around Sydney. Sarah Ferguson interviews Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange. Plus the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

What happened when dozens of men from south-east Asia arrived unexpectedly by boat in a tiny WA town. Australia's warship fleet is set to be expanded in a multi-billion-dollar shakeup of the navy. Plus the jury is still out on the role psychedelics will play in the Australian health system.

There are calls for a national review of electricity security after storms left hundreds of thousands of households without power in Victoria. A deadly massacre in PNG has again put their internal security in the spotlight.

A supply glut of nickel is squeezing Australia out of the market. Sarah Ferguson interviews former OpenAI board member Helen Toner. Plus journalist Mary Lloyd discovered she had two different types of breast cancer.

Sydney's LGBTIQ community is on edge after the alleged murder of a young gay couple. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia. Plus the Albanese government is considering changes to HECS payments.

The gender pay gap in some of Australia's biggest companies revealed. The inquiry into historic sexual abuse in Victoria's education system. Plus tracking turtles in the Murray Darling Basin.

The NT govt has pledged to close the Don Dale youth detention centre within months. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb about the investigation into the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Former police officer Zachary Rolfe has fronted a coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal man. Voters in the suburban Victorian federal seat of Dunkley head to the polls on Saturday in a crucial by-election.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The search for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. Plus Captain Cook marched in this year's Mardi Gras and it wasn't the first time.

The parents who feel let down by the childcare system. Questions over the AUKUS deal. Plus a family devastated by drownings pleads for clearer signs.

This woman's disappearance went unnoticed for 13 years. She'd been dead all along. Plus Australia's economy grew by a sluggish 0.2 per cent from October to December and 1.5 per cent over the whole year, according to new data.

It's been 10 years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared with 239 people on board. There's been a development in the case of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. Sarah interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

10 hours after hitting her head at child care, Lilly was dead, leaving her family wanting answers. The town where people and their pets won't drink the tap water. Calls for new laws to improve the lives of pigs at piggeries.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O'Brien about the Coalition's push for nuclear energy. Evidence suggests products called toddler milks are at best unnecessary and at worst, harmful.

Lithium ion batteries are causing fires every day across Australia. Bank branches and ATMs keep disappearing. Plus what can Australia learn from Finland when it comes to childcare?

Another mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef has some experts fearing the eco-system is moving closer to a tipping point. Plus the Royal Photoshop scandal that has launched countless conspiracy theories.

The HECS-style loan system being proposed to help homeowners invest in solar energy. The legal process has ended, but Kelly Wilkinson's family are still looking for answers.

Calls to scrap Victoria's $2 billion venture capital fund. The taxi industry is celebrating a major court victory, but they're still fighting for their reputation. Plus what's next for Kelly Wilkinson's family after the conviction of Brian Earl Johnston?

More seats are on offer across the electorates as Tasmania heads to the ballot box on Saturday. Whyalla steelworks' billionaire owner is under pressure on a global scale. Plus Penny Wong meets her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Amid a housing crisis, the whistle is being blown on 'excessive fees' charged by a major strata firm. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews the UK's Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

The community where a spike in crime triggered tough new penalties that will put more young people behind bars. Was the Calabrian mafia linked to the murder of a Melbourne fruiterer? One third of Australian school students can't read properly.

How Australian companies are being used to shift millions of scam funds. The pricing practices used by both airlines and airports under the microscope. Sarah Ferguson interviews actors Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist.

A coronial inquiry into the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires has delivered its findings. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. Plus the stoush between TikTok and Universal Music explained.

The Queensland Government has decided not to appeal against a court finding that some COVID vaccination mandates were unlawful. An Australian man claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin but the UK High Court ruled he wasn't.

Why Australian start-ups are struggling. The couple trying to save Bondi's sharks. Plus Australian conductor Simone Young.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus teachers say the ideology of Andrew Tate is driving sexual harassment and misogyny in classrooms.

Friends remember Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in Gaza. New data reveals who was financially backing the major campaigns in the Voice referendum. Plus calls for improved mine safety after the death of a miner in Ballarat.

Why are Australia's music festivals failing? Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus the debate over nuclear power is about to heat up.

Family of Alice Springs fatal crash victim speak out after violent fallout. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner from the Israeli Defence Forces. Australian companies are allegedly being used to launder stolen funds and send them offshore.

Division in the AFL in the aftermath of drug allegations. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus debate in Israel over whether ultra-orthodox men should remain exempt from military service.

Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The federal government contemplates recognising Palestinian statehood. Japan set to finally allow joint custody but some parents hold little hope of seeing their children again.

What happens to our used tyres? Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus the battle for the future of the Olympic Games is being played out in Brisbane.

How the Bondi Junction stabbing attack unfolded. Bruce Lehrmann loses his defamation case against Network Ten. Plus the Iran-Israel conflict has escalated.

Sydney is on edge after another knife attack, this time at a church. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Premier Chris Minns. Plus Supermarket bosses grilled at a fiery Senate inquiry.

With their son's killer about to be released on parole, the parents of one-punch victim Thomas Kelly say they were fed a "pack of lies" by the NSW Department of Corrections. Plus the emergency workers who helped save the injured from the Bondi Junction attack.

The horror of the Bondi Junction murders has raised questions about mental health support. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The standoff between Elon Musk and the Australian government over tweets about the Sydney stabbings. Sarah Ferguson interviews former secretary of the Home Affairs department, Mike Pezzullo. Plus the political candidates hoping to job-share the role of MP.

How was a group of Chinese boat arrivals reportedly able to walk ashore and enter an airbase undetected? Sarah Ferguson interviews author Salman Rushdie. Plus the cave system that lies beneath the Nullarbor Plain.

An unprecedented inquest is taking us behind the walls of a notorious facility being used to detain juveniles. Inflation was higher than expected in the March quarter. Plus the croc culling debate in the Northern Territory.

A NSW coronial inquest finds racial bias impacted the initial investigation into the deaths of two Aboriginal teenagers in 1987. Susan Coyle to become the first woman to lead a 'war-fighting domain' of Australia's military.

Parents of the teenager who stabbed a bishop at a Sydney church speak publicly for the first time. Plus anger and despair about the rising death toll of Australian women has spilled onto the streets.

Earlier this month a Melbourne woman travelled to an alternative wellness centre in country Victoria and never came home. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Australia's newest budget airline is looking increasingly unlikely to fly again. Why so few people catch buses in Melbourne. Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Chris Hemsworth and director George Miller about their film Furiosa.

Infamous child killer Robert Farquharson, imprisoned for life for murdering his three sons, is preparing a fresh bid for freedom. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Joanna Lumley.

The pro-Palestinian camps popping up at Australian universities. Sarah Ferguson interviews Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Plus can India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi win a third term?

Experts have met in Canberra for a national roundtable on the domestic violence crisis. Financial abuse affects around one in six women. Plus the reality facing workers on the frontline of domestic violence.

The security guard who survived being stabbed during the Bondi Junction attack reveals the full extent of his ordeal. Plus temporary skills shortage visas have become a lifeline for some regional towns struggling to recruit healthcare workers.

Shocking footage and new allegations of rough treatment from inside an NDIS provider of last resort. After a series of high-profile knife attacks these teenagers are learning how to defend themselves. Sarah Ferguson interviews musicians Angus and Julia Stone.

What to expect in this week's budget. The UK government's controversial asylum seeker policy. Plus Melbourne gets a new ferris wheel.

Sarah Ferguson is joined by Laura Tingle for a 7.30 Special covering everything you need to know about the Budget. Sarah interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor.

Critics question the Victoria government's decision to invest millions in a US stratospheric exploration company as the state's debt levels grow. Plus why did Bonza go bust?

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton after he gives his budget reply speech to parliament. Plus a council has voted to overturn a ban on a same-sex parenting book.

Bird flu has breached remote Antarctica - Is Australia next? The delicate political balance in New Caledonia has crumbled with alarming speed. Plus a decision is imminent on Julian Assange's US extradition.

ICC prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders. Fake billing has stolen millions of dollars and that figure is set to rise. Plus an inside look at some of Sydney's new metro stations.

There's been an explosion in withdrawals from superannuation to pay for dental treatment. Plus, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has linked the housing crisis to high levels of migration - but what do the numbers say?

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a surprise early election, but will his political gamble pay off? Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and cricketer Nathan Lyon.

Australians are owed millions by a company that promised tiny homes then failed to deliver. Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Plus meet the artist behind the artworks on the Sydney Opera House for Vivid.

It's been four days since a landslide wiped out a small village in Papua New Guinea. Inside Oregon's drug decriminalisation experiment. Plus the 16-year-old set to represent Australia as breaking debuts at the Paris Olympics.

Countries around the world are investing billions in the quantum computing race. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan as pressure mounts on Immigration Minister Andrew Giles.

Allegations of police racism have been laid bare during the Kumanjayi Walker inquest. Investigators have released their preliminary findings about what happened on last week's Singapore Airlines flight. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Patti LuPone.

Should kids be banned from social media? Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he has no plans to try to reclaim his old seat. Plus a community wants companies like Coca-Cola to stop taking water out of the ground for free.

There are calls for the government to devote more funding to domestic violence services. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus an airport rail link in Melbourne has been delayed again.

New figures show Australia is teetering on the edge of recession. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the number of kids being suspended or expelled from school in Queensland is on the rise.

Fears of another landslide in PNG's remote highlands are growing by the day. Plus Louise fought for more than 25 years to keep her home, only to watch it be torn down.

A major regional city faces running out of water within a few years. Laura Tingle interviews former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Plus would you travel to Afghanistan?

Last year Prue Craven, who was born without a womb, had a uterus transplant - she's just had her first child. Plus four months before a state election the Queensland government's budget is full of treats and big on spending.

A Senate inquiry into the PwC scandal has released its long-awaited report, recommending an overhaul of the way governments use consulting services. A weekend raid that rescued four Israelis from captivity in Gaza is complicating a ceasefire deal and efforts to free the remaining hostages.

MP's offices are being vandalised - are Gaza protests crossing the line? Laura Tingle interviews Independent MP Monique Ryan. Plus experts say updated flood zone modelling could leave thousands of homes "uninsurable".

A woman who tried to stop Robodebt recognised in the King's Birthday honours. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. Britain's second-largest city is so far in debt it's struggling to keep streetlights on.

NSW is heading into a sixth consecutive year in the red. Sarah Ferguson interviews Trade Minister Don Farrell. Sheep farmers are fighting to keep the live export industry alive.

The Coalition's nuclear energy policy was announced today. The ugly fight between one of Australia's biggest unions and the AFL. An Israeli hostage thought he'd been forgotten until he saw his face on his captor's TV.

Communities split over prospect of having a nuclear power plant nearby. Does privacy come at a cost? Laura Tingle interviews the head of encrypted messaging app Signal. The impact of Lithium-ion batteries on the waste sector.

Experts say Australian school students are at risk of sexual exploitation as AI deepfake pornographic image platforms become more common. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Austin Butler.

Julian Assange looks set to return to Australia. Greg Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay on a camping trip. Plus proposed changes to the grocery code of conduct designed to shift the balance of power back to farmers.

Julian Assange is now in Australia a free man. Sarah Ferguson interviews US Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Plus legislation to reform the NDIS has stalled in the Senate.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Assange's wife Stella Assange and his lawyer Jennifer Robinson following his return to Australia. Plus polls in the UK are showing the Conservative government is headed for a landslide defeat.

How the deal to grant Julian Assange freedom was struck. The Albanese government is facing internal revolt. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens Leader Adam Bandt.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Young people are choking each other during sex but experts say they don't know the risks. Who is Sir Keir Starmer, the man likely to be the UK's next prime minister?

Nitazenes, a deadly synthetic opioid, have been linked to mass overdoses and deaths in Australia. Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside grow louder by the day. Plus the trial of millionaire media mogul Jimmy Lai.

Senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor Party to sit as an Independent. Plus British voters are heading to the polls.

Confusion over new vape laws. Cutting-edge technology being deployed to combat the trafficking of Australian wildlife. Plus Sir Keir Starmer is the new prime minister of the UK.

Senator Fatima Payman's resignation has renewed debate on Labor's caucus rules. Plus the fight to save the dingo is being supported by Indigenous farmers.

A teenager was beaten repeatedly with a baton in a watch house - an investigation found the use of force was "reasonable". Plus the owners of NSW's biggest coal mine have applied to extend the life of the site by 25 years.

Abused since age 3, it took more than 50 departmental reports and 10 years to remove Sally from that home. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews US author Roxane Gay.

The gated villages leaving retirees feeling trapped. Donald Trump survives assassination attempt.

Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak. Sarah Ferguson interviews ACTU Secretary Sally McManus about the CFMEU scandal. Plus the next generation of sheep shearers.

Disgraced union CFMEU to get a court-appointed administrator. Sarah Ferguson interviews Labor Minister Bill Shorten. Plus a review of toll roads in NSW has recommended overhauling the system.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Andrew Forrest about Fortescue's decision to axe 700 jobs. Who is JD Vance, the man Donald Trump has chosen as his running mate? Plus the hit Aussie play heading for New York.

US President Joe Biden bows to pressure and ends his re-election bid. First Nations women are the fastest-growing group of people being sent to prison. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.

Craig Reucassel looks at the potential health impacts of "forever chemicals" PFAS. Helping First Nations children thrive at school. Sarah Ferguson interviews Matildas striker Caitlin Foord ahead of the team's first Olympic match.

There are calls to crack down on a high-pressure sales model luring people into switching super funds. The rise of Kamala Harris. When Chrystalle asked her local hospital for help, she was offered tea and left alone to die.

The number of Indigenous kids in out-of-home care is at an all-time high. Sarah Ferguson interviews Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney about her decision to step down. Plus Olympic swimmer Bronte Campbell.

Close to a billion taxpayer dollars has been pledged to overhaul public housing in NSW. Australia's Olympic campaign has gotten off to a strong start.

Rex Airlines' future is uncertain. Fight to protect wilderness area from Defence Housing development. Romany is still haunted by her father's words after he killed her mother.

Questions over spate of chemical fires in Melbourne. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Hamas's political leader has been killed in Iran.

Adrian Katong ran a one-stop shop for phishing scams. Here's how he was tracked down. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. The funding organisation behind the teal candidates is now backing groups in Queensland.

Sarah Ferguson interviews ASIO chief Mike Burgess. Authorities believe they've found the source of an outbreak of legionnaires' disease. Plus it's the 50th anniversary of the first and only joint sitting of parliament.

A coronial inquest is giving a harrowing insight into the Wieambilla shootout that left six people dead. Fears the US economy was tipping into recession prompted a global share market meltdown. A private company says it has a solution for disposing of Australia's nuclear waste.

Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the US election. The remarkable story of a woman who met her birth mother at her wedding but didn't know until years later.

The Coalition is pushing for a Senate inquiry into the CFMEU. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Paul Keating. The boxing controversy that has rocked the Olympics.

The Albanese government is under pressure over gambling reforms. Sarah Ferguson interviews Workplace Minister Murray Watt. Plus Australia is having a "baby recession".

Sarah Ferguson interviews Nancy Pelosi, former US Speaker of the House. Plus a plan to build new homes on a racecourse is facing a backlash.

The private hospital sector is in crisis. More questions over the AUKUS deal. Plus a bid to boost Australia's homegrown coffee industry.

The grassroots Muslim movement taking on Labor seats as anger runs hot over Gaza. Plus consumers are grappling to understand their expensive and complex power bills.

Aged care rating system described as "deceptive" by former compliance officer. Plus the NSW Liberal Party council nomination "debacle".

How firing their own weapons has put Australia's soldiers at risk of brain injury. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Dr Majed Al-Ansari, advisor to the prime minister of Qatar.

Youth crime in the spotlight as Queensland heads towards an election. Employers are finding ways to encourage staff back to the office. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lebanon's Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdallah Bou Habib.

A class action has been filed against the WA government on behalf of thousands of tenants living in substandard public housing. The Northern Territory heads to the polls this weekend. Plus do we need shark nets?

Sarah Ferguson interviews Mal Frankcom, the brother of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed in an Israeli air strike. What can Australia learn from Canada's nuclear experience? Plus workers now have the right to disconnect after hours.

The federal government's crackdown on airlines. Construction workers around the country protest against the government's takeover of the CFMEU. Plus how Australia's Olympians are funded.

The new housing estates that need to get their sewerage trucked away. Australia wants to eliminate Hepatitis C but it won't be easy. Plus a Coronial inquest uncovers "grievous lies" about youth detention.

A coronial inquest has provided some answers about the shooting at Wieambilla that left six people dead. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Ukrainian refugees fear they may have to leave Australia.

Internal emails reveal Liberal Party scramble before local council debacle. Only half of Tasmania's school students finish Year 12. Why the head of messaging app Telegram was arrested.

The execution of six Israeli hostages in Gaza sparks massive protests and a national strike in Israel. Calls for the board of Aboriginal legal service to resign following a string of controversies. Plus what the future of Made in Australia will look like.

Australia's economy has recorded its weakest growth in years. Sarah Ferguson interviews Anthony Scaramucci, Donald Trump's former director of communications. Plus the Victorian government has moved to protect itself from compensation claims over the Lawyer X saga.

We go inside ASIO's secret headquarters. The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is about to hand down its final report. Plus the search for the missing bus from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

VIP managers, shocking fraud, stolen millions: Inside the harrowing crimes of 'The Golden Goose'. Should the government have the power to break-up Qantas and Jetstar? Plus Volodymyr Zelenskyy orders a sweeping overhaul of Ukraine's government.

Legal tobacco sales are plummeting but the illegal cigarette trade appears to be on the rise. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the men seeking help for abusing their partners.

Protesters clash with police at Melbourne defence expo. Key moments from the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor.

Navy clearance divers believe they have brain injuries related to blast exposure. Major changes are coming to aged care after the government struck a deal with the Coalition. Plus Australia's first female astronaut.

Construction sector insolvencies are at historic highs, leaving families and small businesses in limbo. Laura Tingle interviews Housing Minister Clare O'Neil. Indian families are falling victim to multi-million dollar Australian visa scams.

A series of earthquakes have rocked two rural communities which were flagged as potential sites for the Opposition's nuclear power plants. Plus a landmark truth-telling inquiry begins in Queensland.

How the AFP cracked an encrypted messaging app used by the criminal underworld. Plus thousands of workers take to the streets to protest against the CFMEU being forced into administration.

The Albanese government is battling with The Greens and Coalition over housing. ASIO says it's anticipating an increase in politically motivated violence. Plus Mpox continues to ravage the African nation of Congo.

The consumer watchdog launches action against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading discount prices. Plus native species, extinct in NSW for more than 100 years, are reclaiming their desert homeland.

Friend "dumbfounded" by arrest of Perry Kouroumblis over Easey Street murders. Hundreds reported killed after Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon. Plus the cattle industry devastated after closure of abattoir in Kimberley.

Women in pelvic mesh class action still waiting for payouts more than a year after $300 million settlement. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Australia has joined calls for a ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border. Plus the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.

Israel continues to bombard Lebanon after its assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Plus retirement villages accused of gouging older Australians in "corporatised elder abuse".

Rising power costs are pushing some businesses close to the edge. Plus one of Australia's most dangerous highways needs an upgrade but there's a tussle over funding.

Victorian MP Moira Deeming is suing state Liberal Leader John Pesutto for defamation. Are Urgent Care Clinics improving patient outcomes? Plus Tim Walz and JD Vance go head to head in the US Vice-Presidential Debate.

Adele Ferguson continues her expose into the retirement village sector. Experts say it's likely only a matter of time before the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu arrives in Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australian soccer player Mackenzie Arnold.

One year on since the October 7 attacks, we speak to the survivors. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister of Israel, Ehud Barak.

Controversy over protests held around the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Plus the world's largest radio telescope is being built in outback Australia.

Political momentum is growing to implement a minimum age for children on social media. The political scientist who thinks the winner of the US election is already clear. Qatar Airways wants to buy a stake in Virgin Australia.

One year on since the Voice referendum. Drone technology is advancing rapidly in the Ukraine war. Plus the death doulas helping people plan the end of their life.

Growers are warning tomato prices could rise after the discovery of a new exotic tomato disease. Mining giant Alcoa accused of failing to restore the forests it clears for mining. Plus the Spirit of Tasmania debacle.

As access to abortion shapes up as an issue in the US election, it's also generating political heat in Australia. The fall of hip hop star Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Plus, what is a surfing whale?

Residents of the ACT go to the polls and Labor's 23-year grip on power appears unshakeable. King Charles returns to Australia this week, the first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years. David Speers interviews Eric Idle.

Parts of Australia are facing gas shortfalls as early as 2027. What can be done to ease the housing crisis? Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Riley Keough, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Industry Minister Ed Husic. Singer/songwriter Dean Lewis is the most unlikely superstar.

Tasmania's parliament is scrambling to pass new laws to allow it to remove or suspend judges. The push to have the Menendez brothers freed from jail. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Stanley Tucci.

While the LNP has long been tipped to win the Queensland election, the polls are narrowing. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Kamala Harris is relying on Georgia's black voters to win the southern swing state.

After almost a decade in Labor's shadow, the Liberal National Party has claimed victory in Queensland's election. Sarah Ferguson interviews author Joe Aston. Plus survivors in Gaza's refugee camps hoping for a better future.

The nation's peak Jewish body has launched legal action against an Islamic preacher and mosque. The long-standing public acquisition overlay leaving Australian property owners in limbo. Plus the swing county that predicts US presidents better than almost anywhere.

Residents and businesses in Broken Hill are still without reliable power. The piece of perspex prompting debate over what is and isn't history. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews David Pocock.

The NSW government is hosting a Drug Summit for the first time in 25 years. Undocumented migrants are being blamed for North Carolina's crime and drug problems. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Gladiator 2 actor Paul Mescal.

3D printers are being used to privately manufacture guns. In the swing state of Wisconsin, the high cost of living is pushing some voters towards Donald Trump. Plus Sarah Ferguson joins us from Washington DC.

On the eve of the US election the country is on edge. In the swing state of Arizona authorities are on high alert for what could happen after polls close. Plus the Albanese government has promised to overhaul the HECS system.

Sarah Ferguson comes to you from Washington DC following Donald Trump's stunning victory. America's most famous reporter, Bob Woodward, on his surprising optimism about Trump. Plus Laura Tingle with the view from Australia.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is ready to deal with a second Trump presidency. A new push to end logging of native trees in publicly owned forests sparks industry concern. Rhiannan Iffland is Australia's eight-time world champion you may never have heard of.

Calls for changes to government disclosure and gifting rules, as more politicians cut ties with Australia's major airlines. Plus young, 'vulnerable' students say they were misled into 1990s government 'debt trap'.

Australian neo-Nazi leader escalates rhetoric by threatening to 'become a terrorist' if children are removed from far-right families. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Community divided over federal Coalition's plans for nuclear power plant. What impact will Donald Trump have on peace in the Middle East? Plus the Cbus superannuation scandal.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Clive Palmer. There are questions over how the plan to block children under 16 from social media will work. Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences.

Plan for new high-rise apartments in Melbourne's suburbs sparks backlash. Residents in Adelaide say they've been blindsided by decision to store AUKUS nuclear waste at shipyard. Sarah Ferguson interviews film director Steve McQueen.

Jailed whistleblower David McBride speaks from prison. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus wind farm safety concerns.

The bosses of Woolworths and Coles front the ACCC supermarket inquiry. Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Shorten as he retires from parliament. Donald Trump has wasted little time in naming his nominees for key roles in his administration.

It's the final week of federal parliament for the year. Sarah Ferguson interviews Housing Minister Clare O'Neil. Plus questions over the management of disability support program.

A landmark inquiry has looked into the domestic violence deaths of four Aboriginal women. Plus the government is rushing to pass legislation that would ban social media for children.

A Qantas Airbus flew 300 hours with a 1.25 metre-long missing tool in its engine. Police officer who tasered 95-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter. Plus burnout a threat to Indian cricket boom in Australia.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Laura Tingle reports on the last sitting day of parliament for the year. Plus the punk rocker who became a judge.

A mum's warning after her nine-year-old daughter was targeted by a predator on gaming platform Roblox. There are claims the nation's biggest banks are trying to reduce cash use to maximise profits. The government is under pressure to fund and build more social housing.

Caesarstone alleged to be hiding behind Israel's war in Gaza to slow silicosis compensation claim. Plus, one of Australia's peak medical bodies has called for a number of illicit drugs to be decriminalised.

Indonesia says its prepared to transfer members of the Bali Nine back to Australia. Farmers fear dry conditions will send their crops up in flames. Plus a 700-year-old copy of the Magna Carta is back at Parliament House.Indonesia says its prepared to transfer members of the Bali Nine back to Australia. Farmers fear dry conditions will send their crops up in flames. Plus a 700-year-old copy of the Magna Carta is back at Parliament House.

The decision by South Korea's President to trigger martial law continues to play out in Seoul. The dispute between rock climbers and traditional owners in Victoria. Plus rebels have seized the city of Aleppo in Syria.

Police confirm Melbourne synagogue fire is being treated as a terror attack. Plus Chris Bowen, the minister for climate change and energy, and Ted O'Brien, the shadow minister, debate Australia's energy future.

What next for Syria now Assad has been overthrown? NSW Premier Chris Minns denies allegations of corruption. Plus the Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold.

Sydney's Jewish community is on edge after properties were vandalised and a car set alight. Plus Labor's childcare pitch to voters.

Space Haven promises 'precision engineered' pods for homes but customers say they've been ripped off and threatened with legal action. Plus the fight over salmon farming in Tasmania.

The Coalition has unveiled their nuclear costings. In Syria desperate families continue to search Bashar al Assad's notorious prisons for signs of missing loved ones. Plus the shocking discovery under a school's sports field.

Australia's TGA is reviewing the safety of a herb used in the cold and flu supplement ArmaForce. Victoria has become the most indebted state or territory in the country. Plus the cinema keeping analogue film alive.

The rise of surveillance technology at work. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor. Plus the latest on the earthquake in Vanuatu.

The strain on Victoria's health system is greater than ever. The former intelligence officer whose office was raided by ASIO. Plus Sarah Ferguson speaks to Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

David Speers interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who is visiting flood-affected areas in WA. Plus customers claim they were lured into foreign exchange trading and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. The biggest floodwaters to hit SA in decades have taken their toll. After the rise of mRNA COVID vaccines, Australian researchers are keen to take part in an mRNA boom.

Cardinal George Pell will be remembered as one of the nation's most prominent and powerful members of the Catholic clergy. Images suggest land was being cleared for cotton farming before permits were granted.

Swimmers warned to be careful after a spate of beach drownings. The oncologist who says he'll refuse all medical treatment once he reaches the age of 75. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Billionaires fight over Australia's biggest solar energy project. Laura Tingle interviews Mark Dreyfus. The target for all Australian train and tram stops to be accessible for people living with a disability has not been met.

The rapid uptake of battery powered vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes is being linked to an increase in fires. Many GPs say they can no longer afford the bulk billing model. Plus meet the bodybuilder with no hands or feet.

Many residents evacuated from floods in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region are still waiting for word on when they can go home. A Sydney man is campaigning to save his cousin from death row after Iran protests.

The debate over an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is intensifying ahead of this year's referendum. The resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus the end of the Parliament House doorstop interview.

There are signs that support in the US for AUKUS might be wavering. Experts discuss Australia's COVID strategy. Afghanistan's women's cricket team support Australia's boycott of the one-day cricket series against Afghanistan.

There's heated debate about where to place offshore wind turbines. Laura Tingle interviews Eddie Jones. Some may think the backlash against celebrating on January 26 is a recent phenomenon but history tells a different story.

A Victorian coroner has described the events leading up to an Aboriginal woman's death in custody as "cruel and degrading". Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Gates. Families of victims of Lockerbie finally hoping to see justice.

Once again, the death of a young black man after he was beaten by police in the US has sparked anger and despair across the country. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus a long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will soon take place.

The Queensland shootout that left six people dead has prompted calls for a national firearm registry. Sarah Ferguson interviews Pat Turner. Plus a growing number of children are refusing to go to school.

This week two former ministers fronted the Royal Commission into Robodebt. Remote schools are facing a crippling teacher shortage. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

The crime surge in Alice Springs has prompted the return of alcohol bans in central Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus Laura Tingle takes a look at the year ahead in politics.

A 7.30 investigation can reveal one juvenile detention centre where there's been a shocking abuse of power by some staff against the teenage detainees they're meant to protect. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Adam Bandt.

As rental prices continue to grow, renting a home is now out of reach for many families. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

Three neighbours on the same flooded street had different insurance claim outcomes. Norman Swan on the fifth dose of the COVID vaccine. Plus Laura Tingle on the week in politics.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, chief of the Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce. Snowy 2.0 tunnel-boring machine grinds to halt and a hole appears on the surface. Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

Thousands of refugees will still be in limbo after the government's changes to temporary protection visas. Parents of an 11-year-old autistic boy grieve his "entirely preventable" death in care of Civic Disability Services.

Women are having babies on the roadside as the closure of maternity services force expectant mothers to travel further. Laura Tingle on the day in politics. There's a battle on our beaches between jet skiers and swimmers.

We visit the Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing six weeks after it was devasted by floods. US fighter jets have now shot four mysterious objects out of the sky. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

The rise of vandalism on artworks by protesters is causing headaches for galleries. Sarah Ferguson interviews Noel Pearson. Plus Dr Norman Swan looks at whether there are health benefits to ice baths.

The Dugald River mine tragedy. Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is under increasing scrutiny in Australia. Plus the Queensland government has introduced a controversial bill for tougher youth crime laws.

New Zealand is grappling with one of its biggest natural disasters in history. Laura Tingle on the day in politics. Plus the federal government restarts water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan target.

It's been one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. Plus there are concerns Victoria could risk a repeat of the so-called Lawyer X scandal.

An Alan Kohler 7.30 special on the cost of living crisis. Plus educators are sounding the alarm over ChatGPT, warning the chat bot could make cheating easier.

Laura Tingle looks at the Albanese government's decision to cap the tax concession on multi-million-dollar superannuation balances. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

As the NSW election looms, the state's Coalition government has been accused of pork barrelling in a bushfire grants program meant to help devastated communities. Sarah Ferguson interviews Independent MP Allegra Spender.

Former minister Stuart Robert says he publicly defended the Robodebt scheme despite having concerns about its legality. Laura Tingle looks at the broader debate about tax changes that could improve the budget bottom line.

The government's safeguard mechanism explained. Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt. Plus mine workers speak out about safety.

The federal government is pushing ahead with its plan to ban live sheep exports. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Plus Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

Some public housing tenants and private renters are enduring scorching temperatures in their homes. The rural health crisis is also hitting larger regional cities. Plus Taiwan's military is extending its conscription time.

The Victorian government promised to bring back state-owned energy, but so far few details have been released. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Kevin Rudd. Plus the Australian animator nominated for an Oscar.

Children are going hungry as food insecurity rises in Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Plus miners speak out publicly about safety concerns.

Details of the AUKUS deal have been unveiled in the US. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Scott Morrison, and Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead.

Former PM Paul Keating has called the AUKUS submarine agreement "the worst deal in all history". Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Thousands of jobs have been promised as part of the submarine deal.

Twelve years after Labor was swept from power in NSW, polls show they could be in with a chance at next week's election. The mass protests in Israel against the government. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

The class action against the AFL over concussion. Sarah Ferguson interviews Russia's ambassador to Australia. Plus Australia is once again set to play a role in a NASA moon landing.

Public housing residents angry about having to move for redevelopment. Laura Tingle interviews former Treasury secretary Ken Henry. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Jennifer Saunders.

All eyes will be on the battleground seat of East Hills at the NSW election. Laura Tingle interviews referendum working group member Thomas Mayo. The number of Australians who can't afford to go to the doctor is on the rise.

The use of carbon dioxide to stun pigs before slaughter is legal and widespread, but activists believe the industry doesn't want you to know what it looks like. Plus Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

The Federal Opposition finds itself out in the cold as Labor and the Greens work together on climate policy. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins days before she finishes up in the role.

The Liberal Party is trying to cling on to the seat of Aston at this weekend's federal by-election. The legal stoush over the validity of a tax on electric cars. Sarah Ferguson interviews actors Ben Affleck and Chris Tucker.

Laura Tingle looks at the day in politics. This month the US experienced one of the biggest bank failures in its history. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Russell Crowe.

'Extreme' group's plan to influence local councils. The fallout from the Aston by-election. Plus remembering Indigenous leader Yunupingu.

The RBA has left interest rates on hold after 10 consecutive rate rises. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. Plus an investigation triggered by 7.30 has found Medicare is bleeding billions of dollars.

The Liberal Party announce its formal opposition to the Voice. Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. The collapse of home builder Porter Davis sends shockwaves through the industry.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Marcia Langton about the Liberal Party's opposition to the Voice. Cultural institutions including the National Gallery and National Library will get more funding. An Australian photo journalist's escape from Myanmar.

The 17-year-old hacker helping organisations identify their weaknesses. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor and now chair of Brookfield, which is buying Origin Energy.

Sarah Ferguson interviews former Indigenous Australians minister Ken Wyatt about his decision to quit the Liberal Party over its opposition to the Voice. The surfing project helping former defence personnel living with PTSD.

Critics say a new generation of payday lenders are saddling people already in debt with loans they can't afford. Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Leeser. Plus new medical hope for patients with complex disabilities.

The Australian town where residents are too frightened to drink tap water. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

There are concerns an extension of Queensland Police search powers will erode civil liberties. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It's estimated hundreds of military veterans become homeless each year.

The Australian man who has spent the past two years in an Iraq jail. Trying to stop the damage cats can do to wildlife and the environment. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews NDIS Minister Bill Shorten.

In a scathing report, Victoria's anti-corruption commission has found the state Labor government pressured public servants to ensure lucrative training contracts were awarded to a key party ally. Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator David Pocock. Unveiling the Mary River's secrets.

The Reserve Bank set for its biggest overhaul in decades after a review. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Families are scrambling to find homes for their loved ones as a number of aged care facilities close.

Laura Tingle looks at the review of the defence force. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus the discovery of the shipwreck of the Montevideo Maru.

The changing face of Anzac Day. Sarah Ferguson interviews Smartmatic lawyer Erik Connolly. Plus the travel company helping teenagers with hidden disabilities, like autism, go on holiday.

Laura Tingle looks at the Albanese government's review of the migration system. Sarah Ferguson interviews Adam Bandt. Pig abattoir ceases operations amid investigation into "serious and disturbing" allegations.

New evidence in the Kathleen Folbigg case. ACT to introduce new laws to restrict medical procedures on children who are born intersex. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

A family wants answers after man's death during police siege. Laura Tingle interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. A vitriolic campaign against LGBT people is spilling onto the streets of Sydney and Melbourne.

After a brief pause, the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate by another 25 basis points. David Speers interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. In Papua New Guinea's highlands, high-powered weapons have escalated tribal fighting.

Pressure on the government to help Australians living below the poverty line this budget. Inside a supervised injecting room. Plus will the inland rail from Melbourne to Brisbane ever be finished?

A move to make prescriptions cheaper has sparked a conflict between the Pharmacy Guild and the government. Laura Tingle interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Rising cost of living is changing the university experience.

What to expect in tomorrow's federal budget. Consumers of cosmetic injectables warn of the possible complications. Plus the push to increase the JobSeeker payment.

Mixed reactions to the federal government's budget. Laura Tingle interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus Australian families consumed by concern for relatives caught up in the conflict in Sudan.

After giving his budget reply speech in parliament, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton sits down for an interview with Laura Tingle.

Women warned about emotional, physical and financial toll of egg freezing. Sarah Ferguson interviews Tom Hanks about his debut novel. First images of the Blythe Star ship wreck, which disappeared off Tasmania 50 years ago.

The scandal engulfing consulting firm PwC has raised serious questions for the government. Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Assange's father, John Shipton. Plus Australia's police shortage is at crisis point.

The federal budget delivered little relief to ease the hefty student loan debts of 3 million Australians. Plus women are increasingly turning to egg freezing and some people are dipping into their superannuation to afford it.

How a meeting at a Chinese Starbucks raised alarm bells for an Australian popstar. AI development is accelerating at a pace that is concerning to some industry insiders. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Former rock climbing coach Stephen Mitchell sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing six girls. The NT on the cusp of developing one of the world's largest shale gas developments. Sarah interviews Stella Assange.

Renters across the country continue to face hikes to the cost of their housing. Concerns about Tasmania's new stadium has spilled from public protests into the party room. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Bernardine Evaristo.

The Australian banking system being used by criminals to move huge sums of stolen money. A rockstar reception for Narendra Modi in Sydney. News of a 95-year-old dementia patient being tasered by police made global headlines.

The AFP has launched an investigation into a former executive of consulting firm PwC. Sarah Ferguson interviews director George Miller. Plus the Australians finding success in the global juggernaut of K-pop.

The wife of Australian citizen Daniel Duggan, who is accused of training Chinese military pilots by the US, speaks out. WA Premier Mark McGowan announces he's retiring from politics. Sarah Ferguson interviews Warren Mundine.

Across the country there are hundreds of cold cases that don't attract attention. The housing construction industry has is leaving customers worried. Performance group Hot Brown Honey are at the forefront of political change.

The reality of e-commerce doesn't always match the glitzy marketing. The world's top AI experts warn mitigating the "risk of extinction" from AI should be a global priority. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers.

A Federal Court judge has thrown out Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation claims against three newspapers and three veterans.

Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from jail. Sarah Ferguson interviews Anthony Albanese. Plus South Australia has passed laws to significantly increase penalties for those who engage in disruptive protests.

We meet the people who campaigned for Kathleen Folbigg's release. The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 4.1 per cent. Plus the fallout from the AFL's investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.

The issue of private sector consultants doing the work of the government. The inquiry into the Maribyrnong River flood. A program is teaching Indigenous women to take a lead role in protecting Australia's iconic coral reefs.

An exclusive report of another incident allegedly involving Ben Roberts-Smith during a mission in Afghanistan. Complaints about the use of excessive force by SA Police. Plus Sarah interviews Housing Minister Julie Collins.

Ten people dead and others injured in a bus crash in the Hunter Valley. Albanese government drawn into a saga involving Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Two Sydney hospitals launch clinical trials of uterus transplants.

The first fire crew on the scene of the Hunter Valley bus crash have spoken of their rescue operation. The ACT government's takeover of Calvary Hospital. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Dean Parkin.

Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time this year. WA's controversial prescribed burning regime comes under the microscope. Those in the most remote parts of the country are facing unique cost of living challenges.

Senator Lidia Thorpe has detailed encounters in parliament that had made her feel unsafe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mathias Cormann, and speaks to Steve Smith ahead of the First Ashes Test tomorrow.

The public trustee's cone of silence and the fight to have their stories heard. Legislation to hold a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed. Sarah Ferguson interviews Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney.

More stories of financial mismanagement in our investigation into Public Trustees. Jacqui Lambie has asked the ICC to investigate senior ADF commanders for alleged war crimes. Plus 'Mao's Last Dancer' Li Cunxin retires.

More than a decade after the Gonski review, there's still a funding gap between public and private schools. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather.

Time is running out for rescue vessels to locate the missing submersible Titan. Australian classrooms are among the most disrupted in the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews former FBI director James Comey.

The weekend's rebellion by the Wagner group and what it means for Vladimir Putin. Sarah Ferguson interviews Boris Bondarev. Plus tributes have been flowing in for former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died suddenly aged 74.

Young people in Queensland are increasingly posting videos designed to shock on social media. The list of Australian businesses trialling a four-day work week is growing rapidly. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Matildas star Clare Polkinghorne ahead of the Women's World Cup.

The Queensland government's pumped hydro scheme is under the microscope. Sarah Ferguson interviews Idris Elba. A Victorian town dealing with the fallout of a fatal joyride where four young people were killed.

NSW's corruption watchdog has released its findings into Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ashleigh Raper about ICAC findings. Plus, the aftermath of Russia's Wagner mutiny.

Power bills are rising for millions of Australians as the new financial year begins. Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives in Australia to discuss trade and defence.

The first professional female athlete has been diagnosed with CTE in a landmark case. The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold for July. Sarah Ferguson interviews director Warwick Thornton and actress Cate Blanchett.

Laura Tingle examines the new National Anti-Corruption Commission. Doctors are worried bowel cancer is on the rise in younger people. The death of a teenager in police custody has led to violent riots and unrest in France.

Sydney is on track to become the first place to effectively eliminate HIV transmission in the world. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Tony Abbott about the Voice. Plus can electric induction really match gas in the kitchen?

The damning findings from the Robodebt Royal Commission. Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Shorten. Plus we go inside a clinic that allows mums with drug or alcohol dependence to bring their kids with them.

The assassination of a senior Sydney crime figure has led to fears of a new round of underworld conflict. Scars remain six months on from the Fitzroy Crossing floods. Sarah Ferguson interviews Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig.

New data from the ACCC shows millions of consumers are paying more on power bills than they should. The fight for local content requirements on streaming platforms. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Alastair Campbell.

Laura Tingle on the future of the Reserve Bank. Voters in the Gold Coast seat of Fadden will return to the polls on Saturday. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

How the big four accounting firms infiltrated governments, earning more than $10bn over a decade. Michele Bullock the next RBA Governor and the legacy of Philip Lowe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

Lawyers condemn comments from Daniel Andrews over the Lawyer X special investigation. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Victoria will no longer host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost blowouts.

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws are being reviewed, renewing a debate around access for people with dementia. Education Minister Jason Clare has released the first draft of the universities accord.

Extreme heat is currently smothering the northern hemisphere, but could Australia face a similar heatwave this summer? A former prisoner of war held by Russian forces tells his story of survival. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Anna Funder.

Former US Marine pilot Daniel Duggan speaks publicly for the first time as he fights extradition to the US. Scammers are using popular psychics' identities to trick people out of money on social media. Plus diver Cassiel Rousseau makes history at the World Aquatics Championships.

Trials for the drug Donanemab indicate it could slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but not everyone is convinced. Sarah Ferguson interviews the Prime Minister of Tonga, Siaosi Sovaleni. Plus the scientists hoping to get lab-grown meat onto your dinner plate.

Consumer prices have eased by more than expected from April to June. Concerns about the potential for a perceived conflict of interest in the decision not to pursue prosecutions in the Lawyer X scandal. Plus the flow-on effects from Victoria's decision to ban logging in state forests.

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog hands down Operation Sandon report. Sarah Ferguson interviews Noel Pearson. A plan for a cheaper regional Commonwealth Games was provided to Victorian Government senior bureaucrats in 2021.

Ongoing gun violence ramps up in Sydney with five people shot in five days. Federal Parliament returns from the winter break. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Peter Dutton.

The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for another month. Telstra has sent letters to deceased customers despite their family members pleading to stop the mail. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Football Australia CEO James Johnson.

There's been a spike in fatal police shootings across Australia over the past 12 months. Sarah Ferguson interviews Leslie Caldwell. Plus Australia is set to re-enter the growing global 'space race'.

Sarah Ferguson interviews ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The weekend's Garma Festival was an important opportunity to build momentum for the Yes case. Plus Australia takes on Denmark in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Calls for an overhaul of mine regulations after heavy metals found in residents' blood and rainwater. What happens when one medical practitioner calls out another online? In the build up to the Voice referendum, communities around the country are grappling with where they stand on the vote.

Inside the world of Tasmania's 'living Buddha'. Sarah Ferguson interviews Pat Anderson. Plus the WA Government has scrapped its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws.

Locals in Leongatha are still reeling from the deaths of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nick Coyle. Illicit tobacco has become a thriving trade, costing billions in lost tax revenue.

A decline in the big four's auditing quality stokes fears of a corporate collapse. Laura Tingle interviews Alicia Ferguson-Cook. Plus new research shows alarming levels of antisemitism on university campuses.

How a routine Sydney to Malaysia flight became a nightmare for hundreds of passengers onboard. This week marks 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Laura Tingle interviews Wynton Marsalis.

National Cabinet has agreed to build 1.2 million new homes over five years. With wall-to-wall Labor governments on the mainland, Tasmania is the only Liberal state. The Matildas take on England in the World Cup semi-finals.

Australia's most popular carbon credit scheme questioned by experts. Laura Tingle interviews Anthony Albanese. Plus the push for more funding to develop the next generation of Matildas.

A Nuix insider lifts the lid on the share market disaster that cost investors billions. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jennifer Westacott. Plus we meet one of the world's emerging orchestra conductors who's breaking the mould.

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to strengthen the powers of its anti-corruption commission. An inquiry hears new evidence which has given the friends and family of Crispin Dye a glimmer of hope. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Penny Wong.

Why did the government knock back Qatar Airways' request to run more flights into Australia? John Clarke's daughter on the joy and frustrations of growing up with a natural comedian. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Alan Joyce after Qantas revealed a $1.7 billion profit. The issues that dominate the intergenerational report released by Jim Chalmers. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Confronting footage allegedly captures Australian sheep being handled in violation of export regulations. Queensland decides to allow police watch houses to be used as youth detention centres. Sarah interviews Angus Taylor.

The push to ban new household gas connections is gaining momentum but the gas lobby is fighting back. The 'cash stuffing' method that's gained popularity as a budgeting hack. Plus we go inside the West Gate Tunnel Project.

The date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has been set for October 14. Tonight, 7.30 hears from all the states and territories and Laura Tingle assesses the state of play on day one of the campaign.

Laura Tingle examines the government's latest industrial relations reforms. Queensland's resource sector has had more than 55 deaths in the workplace since the turn of the century. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen.

A look ahead to federal parliament's sitting week. Sarah Ferguson interviews Tony Burke. Plus a New South Wales inquiry is examining more than 30 unsolved LGBTIQ hate crimes.

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold after Philip Lowe's last meeting as Governor. Alan Joyce spends his final week as Qantas CEO. Plus injuries sustained at childcare centres are on the rise.

Planning laws across Australia are set to be overhauled in an effort to speed up housing construction. The dangers of zoonotic diseases, and why they're becoming more common. Plus Laura Tingle speaks to Bruce Bonyhady about the NDIS.

The inquest into how a knife-wielding 20-year-old was fatally shot by police. Short-term rentals and their impact on the housing crisis. Plus Laura Tingle interviews Catherine King.

The collapse of an investment scheme has left a trail of debt totalling more than $80 million. Laura Tingle interviews Greens Leader Adam Bandt. Plus the search for survivors after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco.

Hundreds of thousands of Australian homes are becoming uninsurable. A floating barge has become a symbol of the UK government's approach to managing refugees. Queensland's Premier has returned to quell leadership speculation.

The High Court has rejected an appeal by Qantas after the Federal Court found the airline had illegally sacked staff. It's the final sitting week of parliament before the Voice referendum. David Speers speaks to Nick Kaldas.

Both Yes and No sides of the Voice campaign hit the streets in Western Sydney - Australia's third-largest economy. David Speers speaks to Kerrynne Liddle. Search and rescue teams struggle to reach remote towns impacted by Morocco's earthquake.

One of the taxpayers helped by ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has spoken out for the first time. Tens of thousands marched in support of a Yes vote. Laura Tingle interviews Nicholas Moore, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia.

Laura Tingle speaks to NSW Premier Chris Minns after his government's first budget. The tone of the Indigenous Voice debate in the spotlight. More than 35,000 who survived the catastrophic floods in Libya are still in danger.

Between June and August of 2017, Tasmania Police secretly recorded dozens of conversations that should have been protected by legal privilege. NSW government's mining strategy under scrutiny amidst community concerns. Laura Tingle interviews Ian Macfarlane.

There are concerns about the nation's bushfire readiness ahead of a season of catastrophic fire conditions. A group of Australian MPs are lobbying for the release of Julian Assange. The allegations of sexual assault and abuse against actor and comedian Russell Brand.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers after the release of the Employment White Paper. Local, state and federal authorities in Canberra for the first bushfire summit. Plus the future of the Murdoch media empire.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation. Health experts are warning a fentanyl influx would lead to a 'disaster' in Victoria. Tasmania's Commission of Inquiry into the government's responses to child sexual abuse has delivered its final report.

A review of PwC found there were several factors that contributed to "integrity failures" at the consulting firm. Sarah interviews Simon Birmingham and former UK PM Theresa May. Two Holocaust survivors reunite after 78 years.

Analysis finds extending Eraring's lifespan could cost $1.7 billion in damages a year. Some of Australia's newest citizens are among the biggest supporters of the Voice. Sarah interviews acclaimed US artist Lonnie Holley.

One man's remarkable exit from a Buddhist group accused of operating like a cult. High rents pushing older single women into shared housing. A world-leading system designed in Australia aimed to counter the threat of drones.

The search for $50 million lost after an Australian crypto exchange collapsed. We travel to three Indigenous communities in North Queensland to get their views on the Voice. The Tasmanian Liberal government is in disarray.

The No campaigners pushing for a treaty instead of the Voice. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. Plus gas-rich Western Australia is facing an energy reckoning.

The sacked Principal from Brisbane's St Paul's School breaks his silence in an exclusive interview. The ousting of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House after nine months in the chair. Laura Tingle interviews David Pocock.

Many Israeli citizens say they've been let down by catastrophic military and intelligence failures. Some Sikh leaders believe they're at risk of targeted attacks. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shivshankar Menon.

Efforts to display solidarity after the weekend's terror attacks has exposed deep rifts in Australia. Sarah interviews Mustafa Barghouti. A major No donor aiming to defeat the Voice is an investor in Indigenous land ventures.

A Canadian woman with links to Australia is believed to be one of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Sarah Ferguson travels to Possession Island with leading 'Yes' campaigner Noel Pearson.

On Saturday, Australians will vote on a constitutional change that, if successful, will provide recognition of Indigenous Australians and a Voice to Parliament. We cross the country to assess the state of play just days out.

The defeat of the Voice referendum raises the question of how we now address Indigenous disadvantage. Palestinians in Gaza's north have been warned to leave for their own safety. Sarah Ferguson interviews Naftali Bennett, the former prime minister of Israel.

Fear among Palestinians of Israeli violence is growing. Sarah interviews Basem Naim, Hamas' Head of International Relations. Plus Martin Scorsese discusses his latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon.

There is turmoil in Gaza after a strike on a hospital is believed to have killed hundreds. Australia's competition watchdog is pushing for more power to monitor the airline industry. Plus the Sydney Opera House turns 50.

Concerns are growing about a spate of violent knife crimes carried out by teenagers. How Australia's politicians are responding to the war in Israel. There are calls for more to be done for first responders' mental health.

An investigation into the podiatry industry. A University of Sydney student is among an estimated one million displaced Palestinians. Plus remembering Former Governor-General Bill Hayden.

An increase in the cost of smoking has coincided with a growth in the tobacco black market. Sarah Ferguson interviews Cheng Lei. Plus a debate has opened up over the future of special schools.

Lismore residents say its flood buyback scheme is mired in delays and confusion. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lynn Hastings. Plus the Australian government announces extra troops deployed to the Middle East.

The families of hostages in Gaza have become a powerful political force in Israel. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Regev. Plus an antique gun collector believes he's acquired a gun used by Ned Kelly's infamous gang.

Israel says its war with Hamas has reached the next stage. Sarah Ferguson interviews Majed Bamya. The war in the Middle East and chaos on Capitol Hill threatened to derail Anthony Albanese's Washington trip last week.

Looking back at the Voice Yes campaign. Queensland's devastating fire crisis continues to wreak havoc. Plus Virgin Australia is sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars of unused flight credits that expire this year.

As governments consider introducing a total ban on engineered stone, suppliers are pushing back. Fire crews across Queensland have spent another day fighting blazes. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Ehud Olmert, former PM of Israel.

Anthony Albanese will be visiting China this weekend - the first trip by an Australian PM in seven years. The unsuccessful Voice referendum has sparked a backlash in Queensland. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Kevin Rudd.

Inside one psychologist's web of lies. The markets have priced in an interest rate rise tomorrow as a near certainty. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Jennifer Morgan.

It's been a long journey home for some Australians trapped in Gaza for the past month. A battle over the health of the Murray Darling Basin is brewing. Plus Sarah Ferguson speaks to Jim Chalmers about the RBA's rate rise.

The October 7 attack on Israel has shattered the myth of Benjamin Netanyahu. An Optus outage left more than 10 million customers unable to use their phones and internet services. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Regev.

Anthony Albanese has faced questions about whether Australia is doing enough on climate change. Questions remain unanswered over the Optus outage. The fraud trial that will decide the future of Donald Trump's business empire.

The government's response to the Robodebt royal commission. In Canberra, lobbyists outnumber the politicians they seek to influence. Concerns over the rise in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents since the Israel-Gaza war.

How an Indigenous burial ground was uncovered at a $3 billion housing development. The story of a woman caught in the cracks of the justice system. Plus Sarah interviews Ayman Safadi, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Jordan.

The government has released 83 people from immigration detention following a High Court ruling. Sarah Ferguson interviews Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission. Plus what happens to Gaza after the war ends?

Financial counsellors say Centrepay is being misused by some providers to exploit vulnerable Australians. For Australians who have returned from Gaza, it hasn't been easy adjusting to normal life.

There are hopes a deal could soon be reached to free some of the hostages being held in Gaza. The mission to save Tasmania's giant kelp forests. Plus Sarah interviews filmmaker Ridley Scott about his latest epic, Napoleon.

Financial counsellors say hundreds of Indigenous customers have been ripped off by Telstra after staff sold them products they couldn't afford. Plus a standoff between a developer and a builder left apartment buyers in limbo.

Israel and Hamas have reached a temporary ceasefire deal. Sarah Ferguson speaks with Yifat Zailer, who is waiting for news of her relatives imprisoned in Gaza. The independent MPs pushing for greater transparency and accountability in politics.

Social media is feeding a steady stream of content to young people about the Israel-Gaza conflict. Next week a coronial inquest into the deaths of two teenage girls resumes in Bourke. Plus The Australian Ballet's Swan Lake.

The Albanese government is finishing the year in a world of political pain. Sarah Ferguson interviews Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Plus at least 18 homes have been lost in the bushfires in Perth.

We hear from one of the men released from indefinite immigration detention after the High Court ruling. 7.30's Adam Harvey reports from Israel, where communities in the north are being evacuated due to the simmering dispute with Hezbollah. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins.

E-scooters are becoming a common sight in some cities, but one injured man has a warning for riders. Sarah Ferguson interviews Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission. A stingray-like animal found in only one Tasmanian harbour is fast disappearing.

The controversy brewing at this year's UN climate summit, COP28. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Plus cars are getting bigger and bigger as SUVs, utes and pickup trucks rise in popularity.

Experts are calling on the Victorian government to pause or scrap the multi-billion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop. The latest on the Israel-Gaza war. Plus the controversy that has rocked the Australian theatre world.

Alan Kohler on the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold. Norman Swan with the latest on COVID. Plus Ukraine pioneered the use of drones in the early stages of the war, but Russia is catching up.

The Victorian ombudsman has released a scathing report about the state's public service. Australians have been promised cleaner and cheaper energy, but insiders are casting doubt on when. Laura Tingle interviews Mark Dreyfus.

A Senate inquiry will investigate why we're paying more at supermarket checkouts. Laura Tingle interviews NDIS Minister Bill Shorten. There's been a spike in domestic violence related deaths in South Australia.

The contenders to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland Premier. The Rozelle Interchange has been mired in controversy after it brought parts of Sydney to a standstill. Laura Tingle interviews Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.

The UN Climate Summit COP28 has left some world leaders deeply unhappy. The debate over single-sex versus co-ed schooling. The plan for hundreds of thousands of new homes in Melbourne has some experts scratching their heads.

What the government's mid-year budget update reveals. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the little town being rezoned to grow 13 times bigger but there's still no infrastructure plan.

Kakadu National Park's traditional owners take Parks Australia to the High Court. Plus the medical student sharing advice on TikTok about studying medicine.

Why super funds are set to play a big part in the nation's energy transition. Laura Tingle interviews Queensland Premier Steven Miles. Plus Rugby League is widely loved in PNG - and now the country wants a team in the NRL.

An ABC investigation found some green super funds invest hundreds of millions of dollars into emissions-heavy industries like coal, oil and gas. NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns. Laura Tingle interviews Alok Sharma.

Ambulance ramping has become a political crisis for the Queensland government. The NT and WA governments have been keeping their internal modelling on emissions for this decade under wraps. What's happened to Alexei Navalny?

Laura Tingle interviews Anthony Albanese about the year in politics. Australia's largest neighbour will go to the polls in less than two months. Afghanistan's national cricket team has long struggled on the world stage, but now it seems to have turned a corner. (Final for 2023)