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The family of young cricketer Ben Austin, who died in a tragic accident, tell their story for the first time. Anthony Albanese has signalled he may be open to calling a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

A suspected murder in the Australian outback, with no body recovered and no arrests made, has frustrated police for three years. Plus Donald Trump's apparent willingness to re-write the rules of global affairs will have repercussions for Australia.

Michael Rowland interviews Anthony Albanese after the announcement of a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, in response to the Bondi terror attack. Plus why does Donald Trump want Greenland?

Multiple fires continue to burn in Victoria where a state of emergency has been declared. Parts of Queensland are submerged after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji tore through the state's north. The world is waiting to discover the death toll from a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran.

Questions over the Albanese government's proposed hate speech laws. Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled amid controversy. Plus a police operation has uncovered an alleged international car theft syndicate.

Michael Rowland interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas about the Adelaide Writers' Week controversy. Will the Opposition oppose the government's hate speech laws? Plus the alleged kingpin of Australia's illicit tobacco market has been captured.

Stories are beginning to emerge from Iran about the government's crackdown on protesters. Almost 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay after the collapse of a disability support provider. Plus the mission to retrieve sick astronauts from space.

A survivor of the Bondi terror attack speaks out for the first time, saying he forgives the gunmen. Parliament returns to debate hate speech and gun control. Plus David Speers interviews Nationals leader David Littleproud.

Watered down hate speech laws are set to pass parliament after Labor struck a deal with the Liberals. David Speers interviews Attorney-General Michelle Rowland. Plus the vaccine giving oyster lovers hope.

There are claims funding cuts to the Country Fire Authority left brigades relying on an aging fleet of tankers to fight Victoria's recent bushfires. Four shark attacks in 48 hours have left Sydney in shock. Plus it's one year since US President Donald Trump returned to power.

The Coalition has split for the second time since last year's election. Australia's anti-slavery commissioner warns visa training program is leaving migrant workers at risk of exploitation. Plus David Speers interviews musician David Byrne.

As the federal Coalition implodes, One Nation's vote is surging. Rallies on Australia Day have seen violence, a bomb scare and neo-Nazis. Communities in New Zealand are in mourning after a landslide at a popular campsite.

The controversial plan to send Sydney's trash to the regions. David Speers interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Iranians who escaped the bloody protests detail what they saw.

More than 400 homes have been destroyed in bushfires across Victoria this summer. Sussan Ley's key rivals have failed to decide who will challenge her for the Liberal leadership. Plus David Speers interviews actor Rose Byrne.

Nationals leader David Littleproud survives a leadership challenge, and Sarah Ferguson returns with an interview with Deputy Nationals leader Kevin Hogan. Plus, police in Victoria have resumed the search for alleged killer Dezi Freeman.