Radio National Breakfast

Israel prepares for elections to the Knesset next week 18.10.2026 5:53 ↓

Israelis are set to vote next week, in the first national elections since the October 7 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel - and the subsequent war in Gaza.

National Farmers Federation calls on government to 'push back' on EU trade deal 18.10.2026 8:08 ↓

NFF President Hamish McIntyre says he'd prefer no agreement, until 'greater volumes for Australian farmers' can be negotiated. 

French student-led protests escalate 18.10.2026 6:43 ↓

There have been more than 1,800 arrests in France as nationwide protests continue over cost of living pressures and conditions in schools. 

'Don't need the nastiness,' Jacqui Lambie criticises One Nation cartoon 18.10.2026 5:58 ↓

Jacqui Lambie says she doesn't understand how issues affecting a woman's reproductive system are a "laughable matter".

Breakfast Wrap: Outcry over hidden camera on navy ship 15.10.2026 24:06 ↓

Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and stories impacting the lives of all Australians.

The Friday Political Panel 15.10.2026 14:58 ↓

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

30 people wrongfully detained by Home Affairs last financial year 15.10.2026 7:10 ↓

An Australian citizen is among 30 people unlawfully held in immigration detention in the last financial year.

Bridget McKenzie labels EU free trade agreement 'bad deal' 15.10.2026 8:16 ↓

The Coalition will oppose the free trade deal between Australia and the European Union. 

'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.