Radio National Breakfast

Breakfast Wrap: Trump's "Energy Ceasefire" blindsides Ukraine 11.10.2026 23:53 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Daniel Mulino defends discretionary trusts tax reform 11.10.2026 7:59 ↓

The government is expected to introduce legislation this week, on taxation changes to discretionary trusts. 

Discretionary trust changes would create 'chaos' for small business, Shadow Treasurer says 11.10.2026 7:23 ↓

The government is expected to bring legislation that would make changes to the taxation of discretionary trusts this week. 

What US-Russia diesel deal means for global markets 11.10.2026 6:35 ↓

The US has struck a deal with Russia to import diesel and lift sanctions on the energy export until April 2027. 

Has the US deserted Ukraine after diesel deal with Russia? 11.10.2026 5:27 ↓

US President Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire" - just a day after suggesting the Ukrainian president should go. 

US weighs more military assistance for Saudi Arabia after deadly strike on airport 11.10.2026 8:06 ↓

This is the third attack on the airport within a week and has left 13 people dead and more than 300 injured. 

Human rights pioneer Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize 11.10.2026 8:14 ↓

Navi Pillay is a former substitute judge of the International Court of Justice, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and a former judge on the International Criminal Court.

How is the surcharge ban impacting local councils? 11.10.2026 4:46 ↓

Some councils have suggested raising rates, or even cutting back on services, as the card surcharge ban comes into effect. 

SA farmers on track for bumper harvest, but fuel costs curb profits 11.10.2026 6:18 ↓

Record winter rain across South Australia has put farmers on track for their strongest harvest in years, after one of the worst droughts on record.

Breakfast Wrap: Coalition's migration plan under the microscope 08.10.2026 24:06 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

The Friday Political Panel 08.10.2026 11:33 ↓

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

AFP chief says better safety nets needed to protect children online 08.10.2026 8:53 ↓

One in three Australian children who are sexually victimised online either tell no one, or turn to an AI chatbot for help.

Business groups repeat calls for ATO to reverse credit card ban 08.10.2026 6:52 ↓

Business groups are repeating their calls for the Australian Taxation Office to reverse its decision to stop accepting credit card payments, saying it's the final straw for many small businesses.

Steph Hodgins-May reacts to High Court ruling in Hunter Valley coalmine case 08.10.2026 5:52 ↓

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Matt Canavan defends the Coalition's new immigration policy 08.10.2026 11:51 ↓

The leader of the Nationals is heading to Muswellbrook in the NSW Upper Hunter Region this morning just days after the High Court ruled in favour of a Hunter Valley climate group in a landmark coalmine case.

Oil prices surge amid fresh shipping fears and Houthi attacks 08.10.2026 9:12 ↓

Oil prices have surged 5% amid renewed fighting in the Middle East.

The World Health Organization requests more details on Russian plague situation 08.10.2026 6:09 ↓

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Temporary visa holders are essential to Australian workforce says migration expert 08.10.2026 5:17 ↓

The Coalition's migration policy has left several sectors warning it would leave them under-staffed. We unpack the complexities. 

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor wins court battle over police search warrants 08.10.2026 5:33 ↓

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has won a court battle with police over the warrants used to search his homes in February.

Breakfast Wrap: What next for US execution survivor Christa Pike? 07.10.2026 24:28 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Australia step closer to building first commercially viable quantum computer 07.10.2026 6:11 ↓

The US Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency has confirmed the Australian computing company Diraq will move to the final stage of its program.

Changing Australia: Andrew Collins on ending tech-facilitated abuse 07.10.2026 13:47 ↓

For most of us smart phones have become an essential tool in our everyday lives.

Greens seek to amend private health reforms in Senate 07.10.2026 6:08 ↓

The federal government's proposed private health insurance changes look all but doomed, with the Greens saying they won't back the bill in its current form.

Too soon to provide definitive skilled jobs list, Jonno Duniam says 07.10.2026 11:40 ↓

The Shadow Minister for Immigration says that the skills list is 'dynamic.' 

Andrew Charlton says government supports RBA's credit card surcharge ban 07.10.2026 7:45 ↓

The tax office decision was made in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia's reforms to ban card surcharges from October first.