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Richard Marles meets with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth; the White House to have a new office for religion in a further nod to Donald Trump’s evangelical base; and in sport, Peter Dutton backs a ban on transgender women in sport.

Protests in Australia over Donald Trump's Gaza plan; Authorities prepare for another round of heavy rain in north Queensland; and in sport, the Indigenous All Stars coach optimistic about more First Nations players joining the AFL.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump signs order to place sanctions on the International Criminal Court, funding for hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers around Australia. And in sport, transgender women banned from competing in women’s sports at US Colleges.

In this bulletin, remote communities in the Northern Territory to get a major funding boost to close the gap, Donald Trump's new attorney general closes down an anti-Russian taskforce. And in sport, Fiji's director of women's rugby is sacked over homophobic comments.

Concerns Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal could derail the Gaza ceasefire deal; Google scraps diversity recruitment goals; and in sports, tough conditions forecast for Australian cricketers in Galle.

Families who fled the war in Gaza to live in Australia react to Donald Trump's proposal to takeover the enclave; Sydney mayors call for extra security and measures to fight racism, as part of the response to antisemitic attacks; and in sports, Australian freestyle skier Jakara Anthony on track for her Winter Olympic title defence.

The federal government supports minimum jail sentences for hate speech crimes; the White House defends Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal, but clarifies some elements after a backlash; and Jordan Mailata hoping to become the first Australian to win a SuperBowl ring.

The Opposition accused of politicising antisemitism; Australians widely condemn Donald Trump's future plans for Gaza; and in sport, former West Coast Eagle Adam Hunter dead at the age of 43.

Donald Trump says the U-S will own and redevelop the Gaza Strip after forcibly removing all Palestinians- but faces immediate international pushback... Aboriginal legal and human rights groups hit out at the Victorian government over controversial proposed bail laws... and Football Australia says it won't speculate on Sam Kerr's future.

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Donald Trump says the U-S will take over Gaza and build somewhere else for Gazans to live... Ukraine promises to negotiate a swap for the Australian captured during fighting with Russia.... and a gold medal for cycling from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to go up for auction.

Queensland records its second flood-related death; Ten dead in a mass shooting in Sweden; and in sport, the second day concludes in the trial for former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales.

An antisemitism motion is introduced as parliament resumes for 2025... a ceasefire reported in the Congo after rebels seized a major city...and the Matildas' interim coach backs captain Sam Kerr to return to the field in March.

In this bulletin, Australia's emergency minister on her way to north Queensland, Canada talks tough on tariffs as the US counts the potential cost... And in sport, Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland win top honours at this year's Australian cricket awards.

A woman dies in north Queensland floodwaters; Benjamin Netanyahu preparing to meet Donald Trump amid talks for a second Gaza ceasefire round; and in sport, Spain's ex-football boss on trial for kissing a player at the 2023 World Cup.

In this bulletin, calls for tighter rules on political donations after revelations about gambling donors. The Bureau warns more heavy rain is coming to flood-hit north Queensland. And in sport, a star-studded indigenous AFL All Stars line-up.

In this bulletin, Australia imposes counter-terrorism sanctions on an online transnational terrorist group, US President Donald Trump urged to withdraw tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China. And in cricket, Australia's coach Andrew McDonald says he believes Mitch Marsh has an international future, despite an injury setback.

The former head of a World Vision Australian aid program in Gaza released from prison in Israel; flood-affected residents in northern Queensland now eligible for emergency payments; and in cycling, Mauro Schmid wins the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

At least one person has died in floodwaters in far northern Queensland; Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the United States; And in cricket, Alyssa Healy vows to lead Australia through the O-D-I World Cup defence.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledges full support to tackle rise in antisemitic hate crimes; Mexico, Canada, and China react to Trump administration tariffs; And in cricket, Australia beats Sri Lanka in the first Test of their two-match series.

Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners; Heatwave conditions in Victoria make it difficult for fire crews to contain fires; and in cricket, Australia achieves a historic Women’s Ashes whitewash.

A second plane crashes in the US; the New South Wales Premier promises to progress hate speech legislation; And in rugby, the Wallabies score big over Bristol.

In this bulletin, New South Wales Police boost resources to tackle antisemitic attacks, warnings of life-threatening floods as 1,000 millimetres of rain set to hit parts of Queensland. And in tennis, Alex De Minaur secures Davis Cup win for Australia against Sweden.

In this bulletin, heavy rain prompts evacuation warnings in Queensland, urgent questions are raised over the worst American aviation disaster in decades. And in sport, AFL clubs are encouraged to consider untapped potential in the Pacific Islands

In this bulletin, the treatment of trans and gender-diverse children to be reviewed, construction contracts approved for 800 new affordable homes. And in sport, the up-and-coming football players hoping for a Matilda's call up.