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David Littleproud remains Nationals leader after a failed spill motion; an Australian woman dies after a skiing accident in Japan; record attendance figures at this year's Australian Open.

New search launched for fugitive Dezi Freeman in Victoria; data released on the top political spenders at the last federal election; and two staff working with Australia's Winter Olympic team test positive for COVID-19.

Fresh police search for Dezi Freeman at Mount Buffalo National Park; Rafah crossing reopens for the first time in two years, as Israeli strikes kill 32; Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Pakistan's military say over 120 dead after multiple attacks, Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd denies meeting with sex offender Jeffery Epstein after US release new files, Scotty James eyes a gold medal in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics...

David Littleproud says he'll back the Nationals even if he loses his job, ahead of a leadership challenge tomorrow; Australia's Foreign Minister urges Myanmar to urgently improve conditions for its people; Pat Cummins ruled out of the T20 World Cup next month.

Israel expected to re-open the Rafah border crossing today; Australia confirms Afghanistan embassy in Canberra to cease its operations mid-year; Elena Rybakina knocks world number one Aryna Sabalenka out of the Australian Open.

South Australia's Premier says focus of housing deal should be to build new homes as fast as possible, India to introduce a new tobacco tax, Melbourne City outside top six after two-all draw against Wellington Phoenix.

South Australia becomes first state to sign on to the federal government's housing deal.. the UN might be running out of money... and a Socceroos contender does his World Cup chances no harm, with a strong performance for his English club

Four people dead in suspected murder-suicide in Perth; the federal government agrees to pay extra $25 billion to fund public hospitals; and John Peers and Olivia Gadecki win back-to-back Australian Open mixed doubles titles.

Government delays start to program for early disability intervention services; a senior US official says the federal immigration operation will be more focused; and in tennis, Aryna Sabalenka welcomes possibility of Serena Williams' return to the sport.

Body of 16-year-old boy located in the Blue Mountains; the EU sanctions Iranian officials and designates Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group; and in tennis, world number one and two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka through to semi-finals.

Police investigate a reported sighting of suspected triple murderer Julian Ingram in New South Wales; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks to finalise funding deals for public health and the NDIS; And in sport, Sophie Molineux named as Australia's new women's cricket captain.

Nationals MP Colin Boyce launches a leadership challenge against David Littleproud; Positive reactions to the EU-India trade deal; and in football a Matildas trio is on track to become first Australians to be crowned football world champions.

Authorities investigating alleged throwing of a bomb into Perth Invasion Day rally as potential terrorist act; Five dead in the latest Russian attack on Ukraine; And in tennis, Jannik Sinner books a seventh-straight grand slam semi-final appearance.

Mixed reactions to the plan for Israel's President's to visit Australia; former prime minister Scott Morrison criticised over call for regulation of Islamic religious teachings; and Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open semi-finals.

Calls for more to be done to identify Islamic preachers spreading hate messages; heatwave conditions set to continue across inland regions of southeast Australia; and in the Australian Open, Coco Gauff's bid for a third Grand Slam title has come to an end.

The PM blasts an alleged attempt to bomb Perth's Invasion Day rally; India clinches a trade deal with the EU after two decades of talks; Novak Djokovic will resume his quest for an astonishing 11th Australian Open.

Record heat in Victoria adds to the firefighting challenge; the federal government cancels the visa of a Jewish social media influencer; and in tennis, Aryna Sabalenka the first woman into the Australian Open semi-finals.

In this bulletin, Victorian fire crews brace for catastrophic conditions, as thousands evacuated ahead of record heat... Liberal M-Ps deny speculation Sussan Ley will be removed as leader after Coalition split... And in tennis, Local wild card Madison Inglis is out of the Australian Open, ending a dream run.

WA police examine a potential explosive thrown into a crowd, with a man in custody in Perth; Israel says it will reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing after a search for a hostage body ends; Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis' fairytale run in the Australian Open comes to an end.

Opposing rallies held amid mixed emotions on Australia Day; at least 15 dead in the Philippines as a ferry sinks; and in cricket, the Perth Scorchers claim a record sixth Big Bash League title.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes Australia's newest citizens; rallies around the country amid debate over the date of Australia Day; and in cycling, Tour Down Under winner Jay Vine talks about the kangaroo crash that almost derailed the race.

An astronaut announced as the 2026 Australian of the Year; anger in Minneapolis after immigration agents shoot another civilian dead; Alex de Minaur set to face Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

Three people arrested over separate hate-related incidents in Sydney, United States envoys urge Israel to enter second phase of ceasefire, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner set to dominate at Australian Open.

Man charged over Australia Day threats to a mosque and other groups; US envoy meets with Israeli PM to discuss future of Gaza as three killed in Israeli strikes; Japanese star Naomi Osaka drops out of Australian Open.