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. [...]

Parts of Australia set to swelter through extreme heat as firefighters battle blazes

Fire bans are effective across large areas of NSW, including inland, eastern, and northern regions, as well as Sydney and the Illawarra. [...]

'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. [...]

'No, not today': The moment that made David fight for his life after a shark attack

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. [...]

First time since 1974: Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 opponents revealed

The most logistically complex World Cup in history will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July. [...]

Uluru's Ayers Rock Resort sold to US-owned tourism company

Land and buildings at the resort will be transferred to Traditional Owners, the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara. [...]

US says there are opportunities to put AUKUS on 'strongest footing' after five-month review

Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday that Australia is "working through" the review, which has has not been made public. [...]

Australian Medical Association warns of the eroding value of private health insurance

The Australian Medical Association is warning the value of private health insurance is eroding for the roughly 15 million Australians with cover. An annual report card released by the organisation… [...]