Radio National Breakfast

'Reprehensible' - Pat Conroy on recording device found on Navy vessel 15.10.2026 8:48 ↓

The ABC understands the recording device had been placed inside female-only quarters.

How Canada is tackling online safety 15.10.2026 8:38 ↓

In June, Canada announced its own Safe Social Media Act. As the Australian parliament considers the government's digital duty of care bill, what can we learn from Canada? 

Kenya confirms second Ebola case 15.10.2026 6:14 ↓

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest and deadliest in the African nation's history.

How the economic landscape could shape US midterms 15.10.2026 6:49 ↓

Weeks out from crucial mid-term Congressional elections - new figures show inflation has risen higher than expected in the year to September.

Women Veterans Australia hopes female military veterans strategy will be 'turning point' 15.10.2026 5:25 ↓

The government will today launch the country's first strategy for female military veterans.

Breakfast Wrap: Nobel Prize winner returns fire at Trump criticism 14.10.2026 24:08 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Changing Australia: Angus Olsen and drawing childhood cancer 14.10.2026 11:27 ↓

Angus Olsen used to run a cafe in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.

Madeleine King says gas reservation scheme will be 'demand calibrated' 14.10.2026 8:11 ↓

The Resources Minister says that 'modest oversupply' will put downward pressure on prices. 

Coalition open to supporting gas reservation bill 14.10.2026 6:44 ↓

The government has introduced legislation to create a gas reservation scheme intended to create a "modest" domestic oversupply. 

Is the US restricting intelligence sharing with Ukraine? 14.10.2026 5:25 ↓

Ukraine's president Volodymr Zelenskyy says he's disappointed Elon Musk's Space-X has restricted Starlink services, amid suggestions the US has held back intelligence on incoming missiles.

Anger and fear in Saudi Arabia following deadly Houthi attacks 14.10.2026 5:56 ↓

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco overnight, according to regional officials speaking to Associated Press. 

'I'll stop when human rights violations stop,' Navi Pillay on her Nobel Peace Prize 14.10.2026 17:03 ↓

"A source of hope and inspiration" is how the Nobel committee described the winner of this year's Peace Prize - Navi Pillay.

Lidia Thorpe says child protection system broken, calls for federal inquiry 14.10.2026 8:09 ↓

Senator Thorpe is expected to move a motion in the Senate today to establish a federal inquiry into what she calls a "national crisis" in child protection systems.

Inquiry calls for extension of national redress scheme 14.10.2026 8:32 ↓

Currently, the scheme is legislated to end in June 2028 - with applications closing on June 30 next year.

Breakfast Wrap: Albanese Government moves to diffuse business backlash 13.10.2026 23:56 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

What are the ongoing risks from H5 bird flu? 13.10.2026 5:18 ↓

It's been four months since a sick brown skua bird was found near Esperance in Western Australia.

Changing Australia: Bruce McAvaney and commentating Australia's sporting history 13.10.2026 16:58 ↓

Bruce McAvaney has been the voice of some of the nation's most memorable sporting moments, including AFL grand finals, Melbourne Cups, Bledisloe Cups, the Australian Open - and anchoring and commentating 12 Summer Olympics.

Nationals press government to walk away from discretionary trust tax changes 13.10.2026 4:25 ↓

The government will unveil legislation to impose a minimum 30% tax on distributions from some trusts today. 

Treasurer defends timeline of response to concerns over ATO not accepting credit card payments 13.10.2026 10:18 ↓

Last week, the government announced it would cover the cost of the Australian Tax Office delaying the implementation of its ban on credit card payments for tax bills.

Palestinian Authority delays elections another 2027 13.10.2026 5:21 ↓

Global criticism is mounting over the Palestinian President's decision to postpone legislative elections and a presidential ​poll.

Gas reservation legislation getting 'closer to the mark' energy expert says 13.10.2026 5:38 ↓

The federal government will today introduce legislation to parliament to establish a national gas reservation scheme.

Tuvalu Climate Minister Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia reflects on Pre-COP31 13.10.2026 6:37 ↓

Pacific leaders hailed the pre-COP talks in Fiji and Tuvalu last week as a reinforcement of "international cooperation and collective climate action". 

Do Australian regulators have powers to block live stream of US execution? 13.10.2026 9:19 ↓

The eSafety Commissioner says the office doesn't have the power to "proactively prevent a live stream" being broadcast. 

How the Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia could impact energy markets 13.10.2026 5:43 ↓

The Saudi-led coalition has reportedly launched new air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital, Sanaa. 

Breakfast Wrap: Reflections on leadership 12.10.2026 23:59 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.