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Sam Rae announced decisions from the integrated assessment tool can be changed in "extenuating circumstances".

The Communications Minister says the reforms will be introduced to parliament today. 

Many Venezuelans are accusing authorities of abandoning them for days without any equipment or personnel.

The government's gambling reforms are expected to go before parliament tomorrow amid fierce opposition from the Greens and cross-bench MPs who say the restrictions on advertising don't go nearly far enough.  We'll hear from the Greens and the federal opposition.  Then, there are major changes facing youth digital media, and some of the biggest mainstream companies, as the cost of business rises an...

The growing power of Big Tech companies fuelled by the rise of artificial intelligence leaves big questions for Australia's news media landscape. AI models are training on Australian journalism, often without recompense or regard for copyright as companies like Meta and Google wield significant influence over the placement of news. It comes as two significant players in Australia's digital media l...

As the death toll rises, and the number of survivors being found in Venezuela slows down - some communities, particularly in poorer parts of Caracas say they aren't getting the same assistance as other parts of the capital.  We look at what residents are saying to the media in Venezuela. 

Margaret Leggatt has been deeply embedded in Australia's mental health sector for decades. As an occupational therapist and sociologist, she's become a fierce advocate for families living with schizophrenia and mental illness, working tirelessly to improve treatment and public perceptions. Four decades after co-founding SANE Australia, it remains the leading national voice for people with recurrin...

The government's gambling reforms are expected to go before parliament tomorrow. 

Plus, the government is introducing its gambling reforms to parliament this week. 

The government says gaps exist in the regulation of the audit sector.

AUSTRAC has expanded its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism reach.

The US Supreme Court has rebuked the US President's executive order ending birthright citizenship.  So now Donald Trump wants to pursue altering the constitutionally enshrined right through the Congress with legislation. 

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has entered its third block of hearings this week. 

What's the reaction to his plan been, particularly in the North of England?

 Tens of thousands of people are still reported missing.

After months of stalled negotiations, Australia has inked a landmark strategic pact with the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu. So what does it mean for both parties? And we look at chaos in South Africa, as protest groups demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country by today, ahead of anti-immigration rallies that many fear will turn violent. Recap the morning's news, politics and glo...

Brendan Swan is the founder and CEO of Concussion Australia.

From tomorrow, motorists face higher prices at the bowser as the federal government's fuel excise discount is halved to 16 cents a litre. As tensions in the Middle East between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz remain there's uncertainty around future fuel supplies and costs.

The Coalition continues to record low support in opinion polling.

Australia signed the landmark Nakamal strategic pact with Vanuatu yesterday. 

Barrister Geoffrey Watson SC delivered the 'Rotting from the Top' report into the Victorian branch of the CFMEU. 

Anthony Albanese said the Nakamal Agreement protects "security and sovereignty."

Anti-migrant rhetoric has been intensifying across South Africa in recent months.

 Tens of thousands of people are still missing.

Nine newspapers are reporting that a two-year attempted clean-up of Victoria's big build has failed to stop sums of money flowing from state and federally funded projects through to the underworld.  We hear from the federal opposition and government on the revelations from 60 Minutes.  Then, independent MP Monique Ryan explains why she wants to change the date of HECS indexation, and what she make...