Radio National Breakfast

Is Ethiopia on the brink of civil war? 27.09.2026 5:51 ↓

There are fears of a return to all-out war in Ethiopia after clashes between the leaders of the northern region of Tigray and government forces.

A day after rejecting an Iranian peace proposal, US President Trump suggests talks could resume this week 27.09.2026 7:20 ↓

The US President has reportedly told the news outlet - Axios - that he expects US negotiators to engage in more talks this week.

Breakfast Wrap: Questions swirl around Australia's rogue AI intrusion 25.09.2026 24:10 ↓

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

ABC Heywire winner Delightsome on growing up as Nigerian Australian in Lauceston 24.09.2026 7:05 ↓

Nigerian-Australian Delightsome is the winner of the ABC Heywire project. 

How does the AFL shine on Grand Final day after off-field scandals? 24.09.2026 6:20 ↓

It's the AFL's penultimate match; The Brisbane Lions are trying to claim their third consecutive Grand Final, but standing in their way are the Fremantle Dockers, vying for their first premiership ever.

The Friday Political Panel 24.09.2026 13:34 ↓

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

Bridget McKenzie says we need to make sure 'AI serves humanity not the other way around' 24.09.2026 5:08 ↓

The Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development discusses the guardrails needed for artificial intelligence. 

Andrew Charlton on the need for AI guardrails 24.09.2026 9:27 ↓

The federal government is demanding answers after an artificial intelligence agent infiltrated a Medicare website.

Who should be held liable for Medicare AI breach? 24.09.2026 7:50 ↓

A federal government investigation is underway after it was revealed an OpenAI agent hacked into a Medicare data portal in June.

Yemen in desperate need of humanitarian support, says UN Special Envoy 24.09.2026 6:44 ↓

Fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's government forces has continued to escalate this week.

Trump hails 'great friendship' with Xi Jinping as Chinese leader visits White House 24.09.2026 4:56 ↓

Pomp and pageantry were on full display as Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House for the first time in more than a decade.

Nepal seeks $20 million from UN-backed loss and damage fund 24.09.2026 6:19 ↓

The Nepali government has requested the funds board rapid response to the disaster.

Breakfast Wrap: Australia becomes AI data hack target 24.09.2026 24:10 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Production, transport and the global sugar price are hurting local canegrowers 23.09.2026 5:46 ↓

Australia's last grower-owned sugar mill in Queensland is seeking $18 million in state and federal government support.

Ruston says it’s 'concerning' the government had to be told by OpenAI about hack 23.09.2026 8:00 ↓

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed an AI agent hacked into an Australian Medicare data portal earlier this year.

Marles: AI agent climbed over low security "fence" to hack Medicare portal 23.09.2026 8:18 ↓

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed an OpenAI agent hacked into an Australian Medicare data portal earlier this year.

Australians brace as fuel prices soar to near six month high 23.09.2026 5:48 ↓

As the Middle East conflict continues to affect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Australians are seeing petrol and diesel prices soar to levels not seen in months.

Iran's president addresses UN General Assembly 23.09.2026 6:45 ↓

In his address, President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of terrorism in their war against Iran.

What to expect from Trump-Xi Washington summit 23.09.2026 6:46 ↓

From today, the Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Washington for a three-day summit with US President Donald Trump.

Can government policy turn record low fertility rates around? 23.09.2026 8:05 ↓

Australians are having fewer babies than ever before, according to the government's intergenerational report.

Why is strangulation during sex happening? 23.09.2026 22:27 ↓

Almost 60% of people - aged between 18 and 35 - have experienced strangulation during sex at least once, according to a 2024 study from the Melbourne University Law School and The University of Queensland.

What is the significance of the OpenAI breach? 23.09.2026 5:34 ↓

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is launching a government review. 

Breakfast Wrap: Donald Trump's big day at United Nations General Assembly 23.09.2026 24:21 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

US appeals court says Trump administration's third-country deportations are unlawful 22.09.2026 7:06 ↓

The Trump administration's policy on deporting immigrants to third countries has faced a major setback this month with a federal appeals court ruling the policy is unlawful.

Changing Australia: Kim Scott and reclaiming identity, language and the future 22.09.2026 11:42 ↓

Noongar man Kim Scott is one of Australia's most distinguished authors.