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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.

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates after a rise in inflation. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien. Plus it's 15 years since Cadel Evans won the Tour de France.

New documents released from the Epstein files have caused shockwaves around the world. Plus how worried should we be about the Nipah virus?

Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne discuss the chaos in the Liberal and National parties. The findings from a coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction attack have been handed down. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews the Foreign Minister of Germany.

Angus Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership. Tensions on the streets as Israel's President Isaac Herzog arrives in Australia. Plus the people who feel they're being hunted by ICE in Minnesota.

Deadly light plane crash raises questions about adequacy of flight training system. Police and protesters blame each other for violence as Israel's President Isaac Herzog visits. The future of the Health Star Rating system is being examined by the nation's food ministers.

Angus Taylor has resigned from Shadow Cabinet to challenge Sussan Ley for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

Candidates for the Liberal leadership are preparing to face off at tomorrow's spill. Victoria Police granted special powers to protect Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Melbourne.

A special Friday edition of 7.30 covering the Liberal leadership spill. Can new leader Angus Taylor save the Liberal Party? Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Tony Abbott.

Australia's largest online bookmaker Sportsbet is facing a class action that could cost it millions. Sarah Ferguson interviews new Opposition leader Angus Taylor. Plus what happened to Nancy Guthrie?

A supersized fatberg clogging a Sydney sewer has been blamed for the mysterious debris balls washing up on beaches. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his shadow cabinet. Plus the town of Whyalla remains in limbo.

The Albanese government says it is not helping a group of women and children attempting to leave Syria to return to Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus there are growing calls for a royal commission into CFMEU corruption.

Australia's consumer watchdog has taken Coles to court, alleging the supermarket promoted hundreds of products as specials when they weren't genuinely cheaper. Plus Scientists believe they're on the brink of a breakthrough after developing a new drug that could treat sepsis.

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has declared his sweeping tariffs illegal. What impact will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have on the monarchy? Sarah Ferguson interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

The veteran care system is being exploited by some health businesses which are siphoning millions of taxpayer dollars.

Gay and bisexual teenagers have been lured and bashed on camera in IS-inspired Sydney attacks. The search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. Plus the Commonwealth Bank prepares for the AI revolution.

The Sydney doctor trying to help the families of ISIS fighters escape Syria. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson. Plus a battle is unfolding in Western Australia over fishing rights.

Iran's Supreme Leader is dead following a wave of airstrikes by the US and Israel. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Israel's Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

Iran's leadership rebuilds. Australian travellers have found themselves stranded as the Iran war continues. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

Donald Trump claims that most of Iran's prospective future leaders have been killed. Sarah Ferguson interviews Israel's deputy foreign minister. Plus why radio's Kyle and Jackie O Show fell apart.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Gisele Pelicot, who chose to waive her anonymity at the rape trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men in France. Canada's PM Mark Carney visits Canberra. Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne.

Will efforts to topple Iran's leadership actually strengthen the regime? Impacts of the Iran war are being felt in Australia. Protestors plead with the government to offer the Iranian women's soccer team asylum in Australia.

Australia joins the war effort in the Middle East. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia.

Tensions rise over oil as the war with Iran intensifies. Australians who've escaped the Middle East speak out. Plus Matt Canavan has become leader of the National Party.

Dennis Richardson quits the royal commission into antisemitism, saying he's "surplus to requirements". Sarah Ferguson interviews Benny Gantz, Israel's former defence minister. As the Iran war continues, Kurdish militia fighters are mobilising on the border with the hope of liberating Kurds in Iran.

Sarah Ferguson speaks to Energy Minister Chris Bowen about the country's fuel supply pressures. The billions of dollars flowing into Australia's data centre industry. Plus the debate over the government's plan to sell off defence properties.

A second IVF mix-up has been uncovered in Australia, with two families living in the same town discovering the error decades after children were born. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The push for tax reform ahead of the government's upcoming budget. The surge in counterfeit cash arriving from overseas. Plus why the conduct of Queensland's state crocodile catchers has come under fire.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Resources Minister Madeleine King as the federal government establishes a national fuel supply taskforce. Plus, an interview with Iran's deputy foreign minister Esmaeil Baghaei.

The global energy shock has revived the push to tax Australian gas exporters. Sarah Ferguson interviews Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency. One Nation's vote surged at the South Australian election, making it the second most popular party in the state behind Labor.

A new aged care algorithm determining how much support people can receive to remain living at home is being blamed for reducing care for older Australians. Plus Australia has signed a long-awaited free trade deal with the European Union.