Radio National Breakfast

Tim Wilson 'sceptical' baby bonus would increase fertility rates 21.09.2026 6:34 ↓

According to the projections in the intergenerational report, more Australians will die than be born in 2066.

Chalmers has 'not necessarily' given up on budget surpluses, despite IGR report 21.09.2026 9:31 ↓

The IGR report predicts an older and bigger population and that the nation will be more indebted and have what increasingly appears to be a permanent budget deficit.

Telecommunications Ombudsman calls for external dispute resolution in duty of care 21.09.2026 5:58 ↓

Cynthia Gebert says people need to know they have 'somewhere to turn to hold big techs to account.' 

'In one word, it's inflation,' CBA head predicts rate hike next week 21.09.2026 8:13 ↓

Two of Australia's biggest banks - the Commonwealth Bank and ANZ - have updated their interest rate outlook for this year. 

World leaders convene in New York for UN General Assembly 21.09.2026 5:54 ↓

Talks are set to ​focus on the Middle East conflict and the risks of artificial intelligence.

Houthis expand territory as Saudi Arabia appeals for US help 21.09.2026 5:42 ↓

US President Donald Trump has reportedly called off planned US strikes on the Houthis in Yemen at the weekend.

Breakfast Wrap: Coalition plan to cut fuel excise 21.09.2026 24:16 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Changing Australia: Uncle Don Rowlands, the keeper of Munga-Thirri, the Simpson Desert 20.09.2026 14:17 ↓

For more than 30 years, Uncle Don Rowlands has been the keeper of the Simpson Desert, as the ranger in charge of Munga-Thirri National Park in Central Australia.

Victoria government promises crackdown on rape and family violence, if re-elected 20.09.2026 7:01 ↓

Victoria's new Premier is promising a tough-on-crime government if re-elected in November, promising to introduce a maximum penalty of life imprisonment for rape.

Government not considering cuts to fuel excise, Finance Minister says 20.09.2026 10:36 ↓

The Coalition has proposed to halve the fuel excise whenever the global price of Brent crude oil averages more than $100 US a barrel over a fortnight.

Dan Tehan defends opposition's fuel price proposal 20.09.2026 7:22 ↓

The Coalition has proposed to halve the fuel excise whenever the global price of Brent crude oil averages more than $100 US a barrel over a fortnight.

Does the Coalition's fuel policy add up? 20.09.2026 7:11 ↓

The Coalition's new fuel policy would see the fuel excise halved whenever the global price of Brent crude oil averages more than $100 US a barrel over a fortnight.

German Chancellor facing challenges as AfD wins state elections 20.09.2026 5:16 ↓

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says a weekend state election result is a 'disaster', but vows he will stay on. 

USYD teaching union pushes back on AI implementation 20.09.2026 5:54 ↓

The University of Sydney is currently in the middle of enterprise bargaining negotiations with staff, where AI is a sticking point. 

Breakfast Wrap: Labor's migration policy cracks down on backpackers 18.09.2026 24:23 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

The Friday Political Panel 17.09.2026 9:41 ↓

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

Greens concerned about Labor plan for visa overstayers 17.09.2026 6:57 ↓

The government plans to crack down on visa overstayers, and tighten visa rules for international students and backpackers.

Minister won't say if migration shake-up has been modelled for impact on wages 17.09.2026 10:56 ↓

Amanda Rishworth has said the migration shake-up was about "getting the right skills mix".

Parliament AI inquiry begins hearings 17.09.2026 7:26 ↓

The federal government's Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence will begin public hearings today.

Labor's plan to tackle Net Overseas Migration 'well considered' migration expert says 17.09.2026 5:05 ↓

The federal government is clamping down on backpackers and the families of international students as part of its shake-up to Australia's migration system.

Trump threatens 'serious tariffs' on EU over Canada proposal 17.09.2026 5:35 ↓

European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen has backed a proposal for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member".

Would Reza Pahlavi have the support of Australia's Iranian community? 17.09.2026 6:34 ↓

The son of Iran's former shah - Reza Pahlavi - has accepted an invitation from the Coalition to visit Australia.

International students call for more detail on proposed migration changes 17.09.2026 5:00 ↓

International students would effectively be banned from bringing family members to Australia, under the federal governments shake-up to Australia's migration system.

Saudi strikes hit Yemen as Houthis fire back 17.09.2026 7:08 ↓

The Iran-backed Houthis have increased their attacks against Saudi Arabia this week, raising questions about how the United States will respond.

Breakfast Wrap: Iran's exiled Crown Prince joins Breakfast 17.09.2026 24:35 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.