Albanese steps in after Keogh initially snubs veterans

Anthony Albanese has intervened and promised to meet veterans after Matt Keogh initially snubbed the group, the May Federal Budget could result in a 30 per cent rent rise. Plus, Erin Patterson has appeared on the first of a two day appeal hearing.

Budget could drive rent up 30 per cent

Australia’s biggest rental manager warns Budget changes could drive up rent by 30 per cent, Anthony Albanese steps in to meet veterans after Matt Keogh’s snub. Plus, Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as Moscow threatens Britain.

Japan defence chief in Australia for warship talks

Japan’s defence minister meets Richard Marles over Australia’s Mogami-class frigate deal, the Senate passes the government’s NDIS reforms. Plus, the Coalition considers an 80 per cent cut to tobacco tax.

ABC's Sarah Ferguson's bizarre exchange at the Logies

ABC's Sarah Ferguson has a bizarre exchange at the Logies, four Sydney Swans players have been named relating to an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Plus, Labor and the Coalition have come to an agreement on gambling advertising reform.

Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman

US President Donald Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, Four Sydney Swans players have been named relating to the ongoing investigation into an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Plus, One Nation is planning to cut Tobacco excise by 75 per cent in a bid to crackdown on the illicit market.

Four Sydney Swans players questioned

The Sydney Swans are in damage control as police investigate allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel earlier this week and one of the country's biggest banks has issued a stark warning that rent prices could increase by up to 30 per cent.

Sydney Swans players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident

Several Sydney Swans players have allegedly been involved in a serious incident at a hotel in Melbourne, Albanese will push other states to sign onto the federal gun buyback scheme. Plus, Pauline Hanson wants Australians to access their super.

Victorian teachers union accept pay deal

The Victorian teachers union has accepted the latest offer from the government after months of strikes and negotiations, the archbishop of Sydney accuses ABC of bias. Plus, Donald Trump denounces US military training drills with South Korea. 

Alleged crime boss shot in Melbourne

Alleged crime boss Fadi Haddara has been shot outside his home in Melbourne, the Victorian government pleads for a review of the tobacco excise. Plus, US envoy Jared Kushner has met Hamas' leader in Egypt to make progress on the Gaza peace plan. 

Pauline Hanson wants an overhaul of compulsory superannuation

Pauline Hanson wants an overhaul of compulsory superannuation, Australia's biggest gun buyback in decades will begin later this year. Plus, Julie Collins concedes the government will not be able to stop the spread of H5 bird flu virus.