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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.

Dairy farmers facing brunt of rising fuel, resin costs 16.09.2026 5:42 ↓

From fertilisers to the use of resin in packaging perishable products, the price of oil is being close watched by the dairy industry. 

Changing Australia: The Teeny Tiny Stevies and breaking down the big things for kids 16.09.2026 12:01 ↓

They started as an Indie-folk duo known as the Little Stevies.

Coalition meets with exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi 16.09.2026 5:13 ↓

The meeting was attended by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and its shadow foreign affairs minister Ted O'Brien - who have invited Reza Pahlavi to Australia. 

Reports about cabinet disagreement over migration 'overstated' Plibersek says 16.09.2026 8:54 ↓

Tony Burke is expected to unveil a tightening of temporary visa rules today in a bid to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

Canavan not concerned Coalition will release immigration policy last 16.09.2026 8:33 ↓

The Coalition is still finalising the details of its own migration policy. It has flagged it will link migration to housing completions.

Will Australian-Iranians embrace Iran's exiled crown prince on down under visit? 16.09.2026 7:04 ↓

A group of Federal opposition MPs are this morning hosting a virtual meeting with the exiled crown prince of Iran.

Australian unis sign AI deals, as staff and students protest 16.09.2026 9:03 ↓

University of Sydney staff went on strike - in part - over AI concerns earlier this month, with students demonstrating against the new agreement yesterday. 

More than 100,000 displaced by Yemen fighting, says UN 16.09.2026 5:52 ↓

Thousands are fleeing to neighbouring Djibouti.

Exiled crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi says he wants to be transitional leader for Iran 16.09.2026 8:07 ↓

The exiled crown prince has positioned himself as someone who could lead a democratic transition in Iran if the current Islamic regime falls.

Are the US and China in an AI race? 16.09.2026 5:45 ↓

China's leader Xi Jinping will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week.

Breakfast Wrap: Could copyright reforms leave artists without payment for AI training? 16.09.2026 24:19 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Snowtown killer James Vlassakis granted parole 15.09.2026 4:25 ↓

James Vlassakis was found guilty of four murders in the series of killing sprees that horrified the country in the late 1990s.

Changing Australia: Paul Keall and innovating with radiotherapy 15.09.2026 13:00 ↓

Paul Keall has helped pioneer imaging technology that's now a global standard for lung and abdominal cancer radiotherapy used in millions of treatments.

Paterson says AI investment in Australia's national interest 15.09.2026 8:37 ↓

The federal government is considering workarounds to allow AI companies to train their models on Australian intellectual property.

Oil markets prepare for drawn out Iran war 15.09.2026 5:05 ↓

Brent crude has surged to more than $108 US a barrel overnight - due to increased tension in the middle east and the closure of a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

How does Australia's family visa system work? 15.09.2026 5:50 ↓

One Nation is proposing to cut migration by about 750,000 places over three years, by heavily restricting student visas and blocking visas for family members of skilled workers.

'Devastating,' Holly Rankin on possible watering down of AI copyright protections 15.09.2026 5:57 ↓

Leaked government documents - seen by the ABC - explore options which would see companies pay artists indirectly.