Fears grow over future of Afghan embassy in Australia | Evening News Bulletin 6 December 2025

Fears grow over future of Afghan Embassy in Australia; Police investigate death of woman found dead outside New South Wales police station; And in sport, Australia's Robertson to face UK's… [...]

Australia up against World Cup co-hosts as the 2026 draw is made

The draw has been made for the 2026 FIFA World Cup - and Australia are up against the co-hosts. [...]

How a 'weaker' La Niña could impact Australia differently this summer

La Niña is here, but not the one you're picturing. This year's event is shaping up to be "weak" — and the forecast points to a hotter, drier summer instead. [...]

Trump administration suggests US 'cultivate resistance' within Europe to 'current trajectory'

US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy marks a radical departure from previous US policy. [...]

Hot conditions make for more bushfire danger around the country | Midday News Bulletin 6 December 2025

Heatwaves and extreme fire danger threaten parts of the country... Germany takes a step closer to military conscription... and Socceroos coach Tony Popovic unafraid of facing co-hosts the United States… [...]

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions top Taliban leaders

The federal government has similar sanctions in place for other countries, including Iran, Russia and North Korea. [...]

More than a dozen NSW homes lost as firefighters battle blazes amid extreme heat

NSW Premier Chris Minns said it was a "challenging day for NSW firefighters". [...]

'Make memories’: the tragic reality of childhood DIPG and the new research giving families hope

An Australian cancer research centre has been awarded a 2.5 million dollar grant to further their research into one of the country 's deadliest brain cancers. Researchers at the Walter… [...]

What is the FIFA peace prize, and why was Trump selected as the inaugural recipient?

Last month, FIFA announced that a new annual award called the FIFA peace prize would be presented at the draw. [...]

Socceroos draw co-hosts US for next year's World Cup | Morning News Bulletin 6 December 2025

Australia to face co-hosts the United States in next year's World Cup... Vladimir Putin promises the uninterrupted sale of oil to India ... and Australia build their lead in the… [...]

For millions of Australian retailers, Christmas cheer turns to fear as theft soars

As the festive shopping rush begins, vendors are bracing for a surge in shoplifting. Australia-wide, theft has hit a 21-year high. Experts say it’s part of a broader trend. [...]

The first and only rule of 'Bite Club', the support group for shark attack survivors

Being bitten by a shark or other predator can leave lifelong scars. One survivor started a club for those who've lived to tell the tale. [...]