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Additional Australian soldiers and aircraft deployed to the Middle East as the security situation deteriorates

With Israel on the brink of a ground invasion of Gaza - Hamas releases two more hostages.

Gaza bombing raids step-up and clashes with Hezbollah intensify - Israel's war with Hamas threatens to escalate.

Humanitarian supplies still aren't getting into Gaza, as Israel continues its bombardment of the territory. 

As the Israel Gaza War worsens, the United Nations Relief Works Agency says its crews face extreme conditions as they try to help people.

Israel denies responsibility for an explosion and strike on a hospital in Gaza that has killed hundreds of people; The first group of Australians evacuated from Israel touch down in Sydney, while those with families stuck in Gaza plead for help; And Australia's domestic spy chief accuses China of economic espionage on an "unprecedented" scale. 

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens after diplomatic efforts fail to reopen a key border crossing which would allow aid to be sent in; A Sydney woman describes her fear and frustraton as she tries to leave Gaza; And winemakers left with a glut, as Australia waits for China to lift crippling tarrifs on our exports.

After the emphatic rejection of the Voice referendum, polticians and the public grapple with what comes next.

Campaigners make their last appeal to voters as the nation heads to the polls on a Voice to Parliament referendum tomorrow

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as Israel continues its retaliation for the Hamas terrorist attacks

Israel's defence minister says the country's military is prepared to 'eliminate' Gaza.. following Hamas' deadly terrorist attacks; Traditional owners in central Australia sing to the Prime Minister and ask Australians to vote yes in Saturday's referendum; And parents warned that teen vaping is linked to poor mental health.

As Hamas escalates its rocket attacks on Israel, the Israeli airforce has stepped up its bombardment of Gaza, while food, water and electricity to the Palestinian territory is cut off; Hundreds march in Sydney for pro-Palestinian protest; And we visit remote communities in the Northern Territory as Australia prepares to vote on the Voice referendum. 

Fighting in southern Israel and the Gaza strip continues with hundreds dead on both sides after Hamas launched a surprise offensive in Israel.

World leaders condemn a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian village that's killed 51 people.

The Albanese Government has unveiled a plan to deal with what it calls 'false' asylum seeker claims, as it vow to tackle a backlog of applications;

Rain has brought some relief for firefighters battling blazes in parts of New South Wales and Victoria.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the referendum on a Voice to Parliament is still winnable for the "Yes" campaign. 

Footy fans have enjoyed a thrilling weekend with three grand finals, all turning into nail biters. 

Disability advocates hope today will mark a 'new era of equal treatment and justice', with the Disability Royal Commission report being made public

After hearing from thousands of people over four-and-a-half years, the disability royal commission is about to hand down its final report; Concerns that Australia's new multi-million dollar fire warning system is miscalculating the danger; And the experiment trying to transform polluted stormwater runoff in our cities into a valuable source of safe water. 

As Daniel Andrews steps down as Victoria's Premier, his political legacy examined; Will the Tasmanian government keep its promise to respond to a damning child sexual abuse inquiry? And could a shortage of lifeguards stops some pools in regional areas from opening?

An autism expert says he's appalled at the lack of oversight of programs being offered by some providers under the National Disability Insurance Scheme; Qantas pilots demand the airline's chairman Richard Goyder stand down. And farmers hoping recent good years will get them through a possible drought.

People with disabilities are being lured to new homes by unscrupulous operators who want to use their NDIS funding.

After a seven-decade reign and media empire spanning the globe, Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp; The Federal Government announces funding to test programs aimed at stopping family violence perpetrators re-offending; And fire services hoping to recruit more women and diverse volunteers, to secure the workforce into the future.

As Queensland calls for more volunteer firefighters, authorities say a repeat of the Black Summer season is unlikely.