Communications Minister defends a taxpayer-funded trip | Midday Bulletin 7 December 2025

Communications Minister Anika Wells defends a taxpayer-funded trip to New York, An investigation underway after 12 homes destroyed in fires on the New South Wales Central Coast, Oscar Piastri aiming… [...]

Fears for thousands of Afghans in Australia amid 'secrecy' over potential shutdown

Senator Fatima Payman said the Afghan embassy's closure would be 'the second fall of Afghanistan'. Insiders say it's barely been operating. [...]

'I stand by it': Minister defends taxpayer-funded trip costs

The communications minister is not indicating she will pay back any money as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips. [...]

At least 23 killed in nightclub fire in tourist hotspot in India

A fire in a nightclub in a tourist hot spot in the the Indian state of Goa has killed at least 23 people. [...]

Christmas lights return to Bethlehem for first time since Gaza war

A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022. [...]

INTERVIEW: Do oysters have ears? Dr Dominic McAfee shares a unique method for oyster regeneration

That's the sound of snapping shrimp - music to oyster ears. Dr Dominic McAfee has been playing this sound underwater to help regenerate natural oyster reefs. He's been doing this… [...]

Homes destroyed as fires burn across New South Wales | Morning News Bulletin 7 December 2025

Homes destroyed as fires burn across New South Wales, Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next steps in Gaza ceasefire, Australia's bowlers dominate on day three of the Ashes. [...]

Ethel took a job in Australia to support her family. She says she was 'left with nothing'

There are estimated to be more than 7,000 Pacific Island workers in Australia's agriculture and meat sectors at risk of exploitation. [...]

The fake Indian wedding tying the knot between trend and tradition

The global, growing and glamorous trend of South Asian weddings — sans bride and groom — has landed on Australian soil. [...]

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. [...]