Matt Canavan announces Capricornia federal election bid

Matt Canavan announces he will run for a seat in Capricornia in Central QLD, Labor support drops to its lowest level since Albanese was elected as PM in 2022. Plus, the RBA's likely interest rate rise could increase mortgage payments by $6,000.

Westpac FY profit down 1% to $6.8b

Westpac has reported a profit of 6.8 billion dollars for the year to September 30 and the National Aerial Firefighting Centre has received a $150 million boost as the country prepares for a high risk weather season. 

BCA issues new warning

Australian Businesses are expected to pay an extra $920 million in tax in 2029, Anthony Albanese is expected to propose a new backpacker visa policy to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Plus, Iranian negotiators are in Doha for a third day of talks with Qatari mediators.

Historic Victorian pub vandalised in One Nation attack

A historic pub in Victoria has been vandalised overnight targeting One Nation, the government won't fight the ruling to allow the McPhillamys gold mine to go ahead. Plus, NSW Police unveil a $94 million specialist unit for terror threats.

North Korea linked to Binance hack

North Korean hackers are suspected of orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, more than two tonnes of cocaine has been intercepted in the Caribbean. Plus, protesters in Israel have called for an unlikely political alliance.

French police fire tear gas into protest

Protesters have marched across France as police threw tear gas into a rioting crowd, a sexual AI deep fake of a female staff member was circulated by students at a school in Maroubra. Plus, London police have made arrests at a pro-Palestine rally.

Jess Wilson vows to confront Albanese at National Cabinet

Victoria’s Opposition Leader Jess Wilson vows to confront the prime minister at National Cabinet. David Farley rules out defecting to Labor. Plus, Scottish police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s time at Balmoral with Epstein and Maxwell.

Australians caught up in deadly Spain train crash

Australia works to confirm the welfare of two citizens caught up in Spain’s deadly train crash. Pope Leo becomes the first pontiff to vote in a US election. Plus, Christa Pike speaks publicly after surviving a botched execution. 

Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop pause to cost at least $1b

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop pause set to cost at least $1 billion, former Bachelor star Sam Wood faces court in Brisbane. Plus, Western Australia ramps up pressure on the federal government over immigration policy.

Chalmers faces calls to rein in government spending

Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused of costing taxpayers $86 billion through his spending spree, Pauline Hanson accuses Anthony Albanese of trying to buy influence. Plus, Queensland passes the nation’s toughest bail laws.