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The competition regulator has released its final report on the supermarket sector; The New South Wales Premier condemns an online threat against a mosque in Western Sydney; and in football, Socceroos win their World Cup qualifier against Indonesia.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton pledges to strengthen relationship with Israel and cut aid funds to Gaza... Australia's unemployment rate holds steady… and the Socceroos say their mental approach is the key in tonight's crunch World Cup qualifier against Indonesia

The federal opposition says it will match the government's promise of cheaper medicine... a major flood alert for communities in Far North Queensland... and in cycling, the 2027 Tour de France to start in Scotland for the first time.

Labor pledges to reduce the cost of medications on the PBS; Donald Trump says he has had a "very good" phone call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy; and in sport, The Socceroos take on Indonesia as they aim to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Two Sydney nurses appear in court over a viral video; a call for the federal government to fund dental care for older Australians; Athletes launch legal action against the governing bodies in tennis.

The federal opposition promises to add a section on attitudes to Jewish people to the Australian citizenship test; stranded astronauts return home after nine months in space; and in sport, Australia's first openly gay football player Josh Cavallo says he has faced a torrent of abuse.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about peace in Ukraine again; The nurses from the notorious Bankstown hospital video to appear in court for the first time; And in sport, the AFL tribunal upholds bans on three players for rough conduct.

Israel accused of breaking Gaza ceasefire with surprise air bombardment overnight; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticises Peter Dutton's calls for a new referendum; And in sport, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey to make his first AFL appearance of the season.

The Opposition Leader calls for a referendum on powers to remove citizenship; Ukraine's President calls on Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire, when he speaks with Donald Trump today; And in sport, the Socceroos prepare for their World Cup qualifier.

US President Donald Trump set to hold direct talks with Vladimir Putin on Ukraine; Treasurer Jim Chalmers slams US tariffs ahead of pre-budget speech; And in NRL, Warriors assistant coach faces fines and a three-match ban after allegedly clashing with a journalist.

Treasurer reveals upcoming budget will be a deficit; Coalition says they will de-register construction union following claims of violence; And in sport, ACT Brumbies brace for backlash against New South Wales this weekend.

Airline executives argue against a flight compensation scheme in Australia; The Coalition won't say whether it will go to the federal election offering income tax cuts; And in Tennis, Jack Draper wins his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

A nightclub fire leaves 59 dead in North Macedonia; the Treasurer warns Cyclone Alfred will cost the budget at least $1.2 billion; and teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout achieves a sub-20 second time at the Queensland Athletics Championships.

In this bulletin, at least 33 dead, after devastating storms in the United States, a cool change on the way after heatwave conditions in much of southeast Australia. And in motor racing, Jack Draper stuns world-number-three Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-final.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says more pressure must be applied to Russia to finalise a ceasefire deal; at least nine civilian deaths reported, after the US launches strikes against Yemen's Houthis; the potential for rain adds extra challenge for drivers in the Australian Grand Prix.

A plan for a Ukraine peacekeeping force plan moves to the operational phase; Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least nine Palestinians, including three journalists; Gout Gout wins another title at the Queensland Athletics Championships.

Australians rally against the violent deaths of more than 100 women, Donald Trump hails "productive talks" with Russia about peace in Ukraine, and in sport, former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed a two-year prison sentence.

Muslim community remains scarred six years after Christchurch attack; US influencer criticised over handling of Wombat, criticises Australia; Min Woo Lee takes joint lead at The Players Championship.

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte fronts the ICC in The Hague; the Prime Minister set to speak with world leaders concerning a Ukraine ceasefire; Hawthorn extend unbeaten AFL start with dominant win over Essendon.

A new $750 million investment in Australia's metal manufacturing industry; Opposition refuses to confirm whether they'd support energy rebates in federal budget; And in football, Tottenham Hotspur through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confident Russia will reject Washington's 30-day ceasefire proposal; Canadian minister says his country's relationship with the US has 'changed forever'; And in sport, Kenyan long-distance legend Eliud Kipchoge to run the Sydney Marathon.

Vladimir Putin requests direct White House talks before he can agree to a ceasefire, but says he's open to a deal in principle; homeless campers in Meanjin Brisbane are asked to leave before a council-imposed ban comes into force; the Richmond Tigers stun Carlton by 13 points in their traditional round-one clash.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton calls for Energy Minister Chris Bowen to be fired; A man arrested and charged for allegedly making an online bomb threat toward an Islamic school; And in sport, Real Madrid beats city rivals Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League quarter-finals.

A new report finds Islamophobia is on the rise in Australia; the NSW premier defends a plan to demolish vacant properties in flood-ravaged Lismore; and in sport, Australian Athletics unveils a 20-strong lineup for the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

The global tariff war heats up as the EU imposes counter measures on the US; the Philippines' former president travels to the Hague to face charges over his violent war on drugs; the Illawarra Hawks level up to Melbourne United with a dramatic finish in the NBL.