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Another bad day for Qantas ... the airline apologises to workers it sacked during the pandemic - a move the High Court has now confirmed was illegal;
Experts give us their views on the government's housing package. Some say it falls short and have other ideas on how the crisis can be solved.
The Greens agree to support the government's housing package after securing an extra billion dollars for community and public housing.
Australia and the Philippines have confirmed plans to hold joint patrols in the South China Sea - under a new strategic partnership.
With the government under pressure for blocking Qatar Airways' request for extra flights here - should human rights be a factor in deciding which airlines can fly to Australia?
Australia's GDP figures show the economy might be heading out of its inflation crisis and into a 'soft landing' but are we actually in what's known as a 'technical recession'.
A Qantas departure that's actually ahead of schedule - Alan Joyce leaves the airline two months early.
As China vies for influence in the Pacific - did Beijing send real weapons to help train Solomon Islands police not replicas as first claimed?
Can Qantas repair its public image after being shamed for trousering hundreds of millions of dollars in flight credits and now facing huge fines for selling tickets to already cancelled flights?
Why are so many Australians frustrated with the amount of information they're getting on the proposed Voice to Parliament?
The Yes and No campaigns sharpen their messages as the Prime Minister announces October the 14th as the date for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Are tourism operators suffering the consequences of a lack of competition in Australia's airline industry?
The C-E-O of Qantas, Alan Joyce has faced a grilling by a Senate Committee examining the cost of living.
For once, a photo Donald Trump didn't want to be in - his mugshot taken in a Georgia jail as he faces more charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
After a long fight, the victims of former school principal Malka Leifer finally see her jailed for 15 years.
Fire Chiefs deliver a dire warning ahead of summer - it's going to be dry, it's going to be hot and it could be dangerous.
The supermarket giant Coles records a record profit as many Australians struggle to pay their soaring grocery bills.
The latest Intergenerational report from treasury poses some serious questions for Australia's future - how will we pay for our bigger and older population?
As Australia marks 50 years since we ended our involvement in the Vietnam War, the Prime Minister apologises to Veterans for their treatment on returning home.
A rise in unemployment - bad if you've lost your job but probably a relief if you have a mortgage - but it may make another interest rate rise less likely.
Australia's got its collective fingers crossed as the Matildas take on England in tonight's World Cup Semi-final.
Four Australian surfers missing in bad weather off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia's Aceh province have been rescued.
The Matildas make sporting history but they face a big test against England to make the final.
The Tillies are in town - Brisbane gets ready for Australia's knockout match against France in the World Cup.
The Federal Government formally apologises to the victims of the RoboDebt scandal but the Opposition holds off.
The Commonwealth Bank posts a record profit - cold comfort if you're struggling with high interest rates and the costs-of-living.
WA's new Premier scraps the government's controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws... will the decision have an impact on support for The Voice referendum?
The ACT Chief Minister's fury over the early release of the report into the failed prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
More signs of a thaw in relations between Canberra and Beijing? China drops its tariffs on Australian barley
'Knowingly lied and 'had lost objectivity' - the damning findings against the ACT's top prosecutor in a report into the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins
More details on those shocking allegations of abuse against a former childcare worker - do we need national standards governing the people looking after our children?
A massive police operation swoops on a former childcare worker who's now facing a staggering 1600 child abuse charges involving 91 children
Hopes dashed - the search for the four missing crew of an ADF Helicopter that crashed in Queensland becomes a recovery mission
The Prime Minister dangles the threat of a double dissolution election to get the Greens to support his housing fund - is it a political risk worth taking?
Gang violence ricochets across Sydney - two fatal shootings this week alone - so what's behind this spate of recent killings and why can't the police stop them?
Inflation's slowing but is the Reserve Bank's finger still on the interest rate rise trigger?
He was a big Liberal Party fundraiser with links to a former Cabinet Minister ... and now a parliamentary inquiry wants to ask him some questions but he's left the country. So where in the world is John Margerison and is there any chance of getting him back?
Kathryn Campbell - the senior public servant slammed for her role in the illegal RoboDebt scandal - resigns from her $900,000 dollar-a-year Defence Department job
There are serious worries the world's food supply is at risk with Russia bombing Ukraine's critical infrastructure - including the country's grain terminals.
A fatal shooting this morning in Auckland has cast a shadow over day one of the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament.
No one likes paying a cancellation fee but what's it's going to cost Victoria for dumping the Commonwealth Games?
The Victorian Premier cancels the 2026 Commonwealth Games - is it the death knell for an event originally designed to celebrate the British Empire?
Sexual harassment, bullying and unethical digging for competitors' secrets - a Senate Inquiry hears it's all in a day's work at the major consulting firms.
For the first time in its 63 year history the Reserve Bank is to have a female Governor with the Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing today the deputy governor Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe
As speculation mounts about the future of Reserve Bank Chief Philip Lowe, the Opposition wants public servants ruled out from replacing him
You'll hear why Philip Lowe won't rule out ,ore interest rate hikes and how the Reserve Bank Governor is changing the way the RBA operates
Ben Roberts-Smith's heading back to court - the Victoria Cross winner appealing the damning judgement made against him in his landmark defamation trial.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's political future is in doubt with coalition figures refusing to back him, after the Robodebt Royal Commission's damning findings.
The former Prime Minister and three of his then-Cabinet Ministers named and shamed as the Royal Commission into Robodebt delivers a scathing report about the illegal scheme.
The No Campaign accused of importing 'Trump-style politics' to Australia as debate around the Indigenous Voice to Parliament becomes acrimonious.
Embattled consulting firm PwC Australia has named and sacked eight senior partners over the tax leak scandal.
With the shockwaves from the Gladys Berejiklian case still being felt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission officially starts work tomorrow.
Former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been labelled corrupt - by the damning findings of an ICAC investigation into her conduct when she was running the biggest state in Australia.
Today, new data showed the annual inflation rate slumping from 6.8 per cent in April to 5.6 per cent in May - a drop much more pronounced than most economists had predicted.
Ukraine says it's making progress against Russian forces while Vladimir Putin's hold on the Kremlin is being seriously questioned for the first time in his 23 years at the top.
As the Russian president Vladimir Putin clings to power after the weekend's aborted insurrection, the Australian government has today announced another 110 million in military support for Ukraine.
'A catastrophic implosion' - all those onboard the Titan believed dead prompting calls for the banning of 'deep-sea tourism.
The desperate search for the missing Titan sub continues with its oxygen supplies set to run out - is there any chance of saving the five people onboard?
In the North Atlantic, the detection of underwater noise raises hope the missing deep sea submersible may be found.
It has the support of Federal Government, some of our biggest companies and most major sports organisations - so why is the 'YES' campaign for an indigenous voice to parliament facing such an uphill battle?
The Prime Minister calls on Australians to support the Indigenous Voice to Parliament as the referendum legislation gets through the Senate.
Peter Dutton wants Senator David Van to quit parliament after more allegations emerge about his behaviour.
Liberal Senator David Van dumped from the party room after more claims made against him just a day after allegations of sexual assault were raised by Lidia Thorpe.
Crossbench Senator Lidia Thorpe has used parliamentary privilege to accuse a parliamentary colleague of sexual assault.
Shock turns to grief - a small town rallies together as its comes to terms with the fatal bus crash that's devastated communities in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney.
Police have charged the driver of a bus that crashed in the New South Wales Hunter region overnight - killing 10 people. The 58 year old man from Maitland - has been charged with ten counts of dangerous driving occasioning death. The bus had been transporting guests from a wedding - after a day of celebration - when it overturned and crashed into a guard rail.
Donald Trump's legal woes are mounting but can anything slow his momentum in the race for the White House?
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is standing by his Finance Minister Katy Gallagher after texts have emerged suggesting she knew of the Brittany Higgins - Bruce Lehrmann matter ahead of the media storm.
Stubbornly high inflation has again forced the Reserve Bank to lift the cash rate for the 12th time in just over a year. Borrowers will be slugged by another quarter of a percentage point rise - taking the cash rate to 4.1 percent
Convicted murderer Kathleen Folbigg, imprisoned two decades ago for the killing of her four children, has been pardoned and released.
The civil defamation finding against Ben Roberts-Smith has triggered widespread debate about whether he should be stripped of his honours, including a display dedicated to his military service at the Australian War Memorial.
Australia's most decorated war veteran loses his mammoth defamation battle. A judge finds news reports of war crimes committed by Ben Roberts-Smith were proven to be substantially true.
As inflation sends rents soaring, the Reserve Bank Governor suggests tenants should consider share housing or moving in with mum and dad.
As scrutiny of the PWC tax leak scandal continues at Senate Estimates hearings, the Greens are calling for an immediate ban on the consultancy firm doing any government work.
In the clash of the billionaires over what could be the southern hemisphere's biggest-ever solar farm, Mike Cannon-Brookes has taken control of the 'Sun Cable' project over Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest.
The Federal Finance Department has told consulting firm PwC to "stand down" any staff who knew about Treasury tax leaks from working on any existing or future government contracts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck new agreements with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on migration and green hydrogen, while raising concerns about attacks on Hindu temples in Sydney.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a crowd in Sydney, estimated to include up to 20,000 people. He'll be joined by his counterpart Anthony Albanese as both men extol the virtues of the Australia-India relationship.
As federal parliament prepares to vote on the final form of words to be put to the Australian people at the referendum, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has ramped up his attack on the Indigenous Voice proposal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Hiroshima early this afternoon for the G7 summit where he'll represent Australia which has been invited as an outreach partner along with several other nations.
The Federal government has welcomed an announcement from China today that it's lifting the ban on Australian timber. China suspended the 600 million dollar a year trade in 2020 blaming quarantine concerns.
Despite lengthy preparations, a major national security meeting to be held in Sydney has been cancelled as US President Joe Biden deals with problems at home.
How could it happen? -- and how many have been lost? Questions persist as the search goes on for victims of a fire at a 92-room hostel in the New Zealand capital of Wellington.
The Commonwealth has settled a class action with 30-thousand Australians over contamination from fire-fighting foam used on Defence sites across the country.
The Federal government gives a provisional go-ahead to a coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin, now it's accused of betraying people who voted for climate action.
Rent assistance for people on welfare and incentives for builders. Does the budget do enough to address spiralling housing costs?
One day out from the Federal Budget, the government announces single parents will keep their payment until their youngest child turns 14, instead of eight.
Rent prices only expected to rise, despite the Reserve Bank forecasting overall inflation to cool more quickly than previously expected. We'll have the latest economic forecasts.
A 15 per cent pay rise confirmed for aged care workers, but it's unclear whether those earning more than the award rate will benefit
The NT government insists fracking for gas has a role in Australia's future, despite concerns about a changing climate.
After a short-lived pause, the Reserve Bank inflicts more interest rates pain to try to cool the economy.
Home sale prices are rising and some are tipping the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes are at an end. Where to from here for the housing market?
The Prime Minister reveals a crack down on rising costs for the NDIS will have an up-front bill of more than $700 million.
Australia's migration overhaul. Temporary workers to get a pathway to permanent residency, but the government says this doesn't mean more migrants coming here.
The Age Discrimination Commissioner is fed up with delays on a power of attorney register that would help stop elder abuse.
The days of Australian defence personnel coming to the rescue in devastating fires and floods appear to be numbered, with a growing push to reserve troops and equipment for conflict.
Australia's defence strategic review points to China's huge military build-up, but Australia's response to changing conditions is 'unclear' and 'timid' according to our guest, strategic policy expert Hugh White.
The legal opinion of the Solictor-General backs the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, blunting one of the opposition's attacks.
The much loved Melbourne Priest Father Bob Maguire has died. We'll hear how he often found himself at odds with the Catholic Church, while working tirelessly to help the poor and homeless.
Bill Shorten pledges to make the National Disability Insurance Scheme sustainable, and with the disability community watching on, he insists it's not about cutting support.
Campaigning steps up on the Indigenous Voice referendum, as each side fights for the future of the Australian Constitution.
A Sydney paramedic has been stabbed to death while on a break at a McDonalds car park. It highlights the risk of occupational violence for health care workers.
A leading expert warns the closure of three aged care homes in Sydney could be the "canary in the coal mine" for an industry under pressure to change.
The problems plaguing the federal budget. We'll hear the case for big changes to cut spending and raise revenue with the Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood.
A key Liberal quits Peter Dutton's frontbench to campaign 'Yes' ahead of the Indigenous Voice referendum. Could more follow suit?
Leaked war documents warn Ukraine's air defences could run out within weeks, unless reinforcements are brought in;
Ken Wyatt, a former Liberal Minister for Indigenous Australians hands in his party membership over its opposition to the Indigenous Voice referendum.
The Liberal Party walks away from the Indigenous Voice, joining the Nationals in opposing the planned referendum.
Some relief for borrowers as the Reserve Bank pauses the interest rate hikes, but that doesn't necessarily mean its next move will be to cut rates.
The Federal Liberal party thinks the Voice referendum should be dropped or delayed if there's any risk of a 'no' vote, saying Australia's social and racial harmony is at risk.
The former US President Donald Trump indicted on criminal charges. We'll explain the legal process ahead for the man who wants to be president again.
The Liberals still holding out on declaring a party position regarding the Indigenous Voice, as the government presses on, introducing a key bill for the referendum.
The cost of essentials continues to rise, but at a slower rate, raising some hope that we're on a path to being able to balance household budgets.
Chris Minns sworn in as the Premier of New South Wales. But it's now looking likely that his Labor party will not command a majority in the state's parliament.
Police, nurses, and teachers are struggling to find a home near work in Australia's two biggest cities.
The Prime Minister reveals the question you'll vote on for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. We have a special program on the new details and arguments for and against.
Violence outside a Sydney church raises concerns about divisions in society. We'll hear how it's all about a struggle for power, rather than any particular rise in religious conservatism.
An urgent call for deep, and sustained cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. We'll look at the role hydrogen could play in our energy future.
Victoria to criminalise the Nazi salute after ugly scenes outside parliament on the weekend. Will banning a hand gesture actually make us safer?
Australia looks set to buy up to 220 American-made Tomahawk missiles after the US State Department approved the sale.
More than 100 thousand identity documents feared stolen after a hacker gets into the records of Latitude Financial.
Power prices are set to rise by more than 20 percent for many consumers. Should more be done to cap a key cost of living?
Nuclear-powered submarines commanded by Australians are coming next decade. The AUKUS deal is revealed and it'll cost hundreds of billions of dollars.
On the eve of the AUKUS submarines announcement, one expert tells us the scale of the task ahead can't be underestimated.
How the pursuit of truth at the Robodebt Royal Commission has helped a mother grieve for her son who died by suicide after receiving a debt notice.
Cricket lovers unite in India, where the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is getting a hero's welcome. We'll look at the issues on his tour agenda including trade, defence, and security.
How character references are used in court is under a spotlight after an out-of-date letter was submitted for a high-profile child sex offender.
Yet more pain for Australian borrowers - as interest rates are lifted for a tenth-straight time to tackle inflation.
At the Robodebt Royal Commission, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull gives evidence he raised concerns about the illegal scheme, but was told it was lawful.
The furious reaction of a senior public servant, after a colleague with concerns "switched off" a key part of Robodebt.
An explainer on what this change to superannuation tax is is all about and what it means in dollar terms for those sitting on a huge nest egg. .
Home buyers' borrowing power is going backwards as interest rates rise, but the financial regulator is sticking with its three per cent buffer test. It means those looking to refinance are struggling to get bank approval.
A full year of bloodshed in Ukraine. Is China now on the brink of helping Russia to crush its enemy?
How 'big' superannuation balances are being used by the super rich. We'll explore what scaling back tax breaks could mean for the budget bottom line.
Three days in to the new COVID booster regime, doctors are waiting for stock of the latest shots and patients are tossing up which one is best in their arm.
Advocates for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament reject a suggestion the wording of the referendum question should change.
The government to consider changes to superannuation. Do you think you should be allowed to dip in when times are tough?
US regulators recall hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas. But some owners defend the safety of the top selling electric vehicle.
Police reveal the Wieambilla killers adhered to a Christian fundamentalist belief system - known as "pre-millennialism".
The Governor of the Reserve Bank, which has been raising interest rates, speaks of his 'heavy heart' as he's quizzed before a Senate Committee, insisting what he's doing is in the national interest.
The Home Affairs Minister speaks out about foreign interference concerns, revealing an Iranian spying operation. We'll hear from the activists who fear they're being watched.
Residents near the big manganese mine on Groote Eylandt push for government air quality studies, after satellite monitoring sparks concerns about fine particles.
The Reserve Bank explains why more interest rate rises are needed, probably two more at least to deal with inflation. We'll hear how the Treasurer plans to respond.
Three days since the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, we'll hear from one of the Australian search and rescue team members heading to the quake zone. He's vowing they'll represent Australia's Turkish community.
A fifth dose of a COVID shot available soon for most of the population. But the vaccines targeting the latest sub-variants are still in short supply.
Australia to send humanitarian aid to earthquake devastated Syria and Türkiye, where thousands are dead and many are still missing under rubble.
Aboriginal leaders from some of the most remote parts of the Northern Territory tell PM they would like a bit more detail about The Voice before the referendum.
The health care crisis looks set to linger as a long-awaited review of Medicare fails to come up with short term solutions. But some involved in the review are optimistic about what's to come.
The late-Cardinal George Pell has been remembered as a 'soldier for truth' and a 'giant' of the Catholic Church, while his handling of clergy sexual abuse continues to cast a shadow.
Former Federal Coalition Minister Alan Tudge defends his oversight of the illegal Robodebt scheme.
The battle over pokies reform in New South Wales sees a clubs boss sacked after linking the state Premier's religion with his policies on gambling.
New alcohol restrictions are in force in Alice Springs, but business owners remain angry over the handling of an escalating crime wave - now they're planning legal action against the Government.
After convincing allies to supply advanced tanks, Ukraine's next target is F-16 fighter jets, to boost its fight against the Russian invaders.
The Australian Of The Year wants to end dangerous hang ups about our bodies, saying it's a health emergency for children.
Travel, food, and electricity price rises push inflation up again, raising the chances of more interest rate hikes. We'll get a view on what's in store for a troubled economy.
Pressure builds for a tough response to rampant crime in Alice Springs. As PM Anthony Albanese visits, we'll get views on whether new alcohol restrictions are the solution and hear what it's like to face repeated break ins.
Should people have the right to check whether their partner has a history of family violence? Victim survivors hope a proposed scheme in New South Wales will help keep more people safe.
The Productivity Commission has confirmed Australia's education standards are falling and it says underprivileged students and those in the regions are the worst affected. How can the problems be addressed?
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern quitting politics after five years in the job, saying she has no more in the tank..
The Prime Minister dismisses questions about the finer points of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Those behind Australia's last push to change the constitution warn the debate risks being dragged down by political point scoring.
The Russian flag banned from the Australian Open after a spectator unfurled one during a match where a Ukrainian was playing. We'll look at the issues around allowing Russian players to take to the court.
Nepal's aviation safety record under scrutiny after the country's deadliest plane crash in 30 years. As the search for the cause of this crash gets underway - we'll hear how there's been an outpouring of anger on social media.
Even in death, the late Cardinal George Pell continues to make waves throughout the Catholic world - having penned two documents fiercely critical of the direction of the church under Pope Francis.
The New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet reveals he wore a Nazi costume to his own 21st birthday party. Now he's deeply ashamed. We'll hear the reaction of some in the Jewish community.
The Australian Catholic Cardinal George Pell has died at 81. We'll hear warm reflections from church leaders. But his legacy is disputed across society.
Are more pen and paper exams on the way for university students? New artificial intelligence tools prompt a re-think on academic cheating.
Far-right protesters storm government buildings in Brazil, sparking memories of the attack on US congress.
A defence plane loaded with supplies lands at WA's Fitzroy Crossing, bringing some relief to the flood zone.
An explosive leak from Prince Harry's upcoming book, detailing how his brother William knocked him to the floor during a fight about Meghan.
How corporate Australia will play a vital role in building momentum behind a 'yes' vote for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
As the victims are honoured, authorities search for answers as to why two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast.
A new COVID variant sweeps across the United States, while Australia prepares to block COVID positive travellers from China. .
Three days of national mourning in Brazil after the death of football legend Pelé. Brazil's Ambassador to Australia tells 'PM' he matched with athletic qualities with a vision of a 'just' world.
Australia's not following other countries in screening travellers from COVID ravaged China. The Federal opposition calls for any medical advice to be released.
The Prime Minister believes momentum is growing behind the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, with a constitutional referendum set for 2023.
A mother of two has been killed at her home north of Brisbane. Police say teenage boys broke in as she and her husband were sleeping.
The post-Christmas sales offer an insight into how family budgets are going after a year of inflation and interest rate hikes. We'll look at the financial predictions for 2023.
Federal Nationals MP Andrew Gee to quit the party over its opposition to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Ukraine's President addresses Congress on his mission to the United States. Can he bolster support for more funds and weapons for the fight against Russia?
Australian exporters dare to hope of a re-set in China-Australia relations as foreign ministers meet in Beijing - but expectations are being closely managed;
Kevin Rudd wins the plum diplomatic post, the former Prime Minister is being sent to Washington.
The Queensland killers posted a video to YouTube on the night of the massacre, revealing their extremist views.
Federal Parliament honours the Queensland shooting victims. As concern grows about the killers' motivations, we'll hear how a minority of conspiracy theorists become violent.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been scolded at the Robodebt Royal Commission for his rhetoric and unnecessary detail.
Another key plank of the COVID response is dismantled, with free walk-up PCR tests to end in the New Year.
Discounted power bills on the way for some as part of a package agreed by politicians. Those on the lowest incomes can't afford to cool or heat their homes and they want some targeted help.
Is the Bali bomb maker rehabilitated? Amid shock and outrage from survivors, we'll hear why Indonesian authorities are releasing Umar Patek.
You can't solicit blood donations from social media - so is it okay to get breast milk there? There's a new call for regulation of a shadow market that experts say is putting babies at risk.
The Reserve Bank delivers another interest rate hike to see out the year. How long until inflation is brought to heel?
Rancour between the Federal and South Australian Labor parties, over a Premier's comment on nuclear power. We'll look at whether the costs and feasibility has changed.
Convicted murderer Chris Dawson gets 24 years jail. The family of his late wife hope they'll finally find her remains.
Stories of exorcisms and abuse inside a faith-based rehabilitation centre funded in part by the taxpayer.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists he would have revealed his secret ministerial appointments - if only he was asked. He's defiant in the face of a vote to censure him in parliament.
A fierce backlash to the Federal Nationals party decision to oppose an indigenous Voice to Parliament, with personal insults flying across both sides of the debate.
The Reserve Bank governor's apology after his infamous guidance that interest rates would likely not rise until 2024.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is unrepentant, despite findings that his secret appointment to multiple ministries was 'unnecessary' and 'corrosive' to trust in government.
Australia will get an anti-corruption commission, but the major parties team up to reject changes to the legislation suggested by Independent Helen Haines. She joins 'PM' to discuss the clauses on public hearings.
Did police really have to force a 78-year-old protester to the ground? There's outrage after the frail man is hurt during the arrest in Sydney.
Hundreds feared dead in Indonesia, after an earthquake in the country's most densly populated province reduces buildings to rubble.
Have firms cooked the books on the quality of Australian coal? Independent MP Andrew Wilkie tells parliament - there's been fraud
While there's little hope the convicted murderers who shot down the Malaysia Airlines flight will see time in prison, there's speculation one of them is fighting in Ukraine and could be caught.
Australian economist Sean Turnell reported to be on his way to freedom after a long ordeal in a Myanmar prison.
After seeking to overturn the result of an election and inspiring a deadly riot, Donald Trump has announced he will run again for President - despite increasing resistance from within his own party.
After seeking to overturn the result of an election and inspiring a deadly riot, Donald Trump has announced he will run again for President - despite increasing resistance from within his own party.
The New South Wales flood operation now the largest in the state's history. We hear 90 percent of Eugowra has gone under in flash flooding.
The New South Wales flood operation now the largest in the state's history. We hear 90 percent of Eugowra has gone under in flash flooding.
Wild weather hit three states, causing flooding and damage to power infrastructure. We'll go to Central West New South Wales – where more than a hundred residents have been rescued by helicopter or boat at Eugowra.
Wild weather hit three states, causing flooding and damage to power infrastructure. We'll go to Central West New South Wales – where more than a hundred residents have been rescued by helicopter or boat at Eugowra.
Federal Police believe the Medibank hackers are in Russia and they'll ask authorities there for help. But what chance is there of bringing the culprits to justice?
Federal Police believe the Medibank hackers are in Russia and they'll ask authorities there for help. But what chance is there of bringing the culprits to justice?
There's another wave of COVID infections across Australia. Queensland, where more people are turning up for hospital treatment, has increased its alert level from green to amber.
There's another wave of COVID infections across Australia. Queensland, where more people are turning up for hospital treatment, has increased its alert level from green to amber.
Counting continues for the US midterm elections and control of Congress remains up for grabs. We'll go to our correspondent at a Republican event in Arizona, where they're realising a so-called red wave won't materialise.
Counting continues for the US midterm elections and control of Congress remains up for grabs. We'll go to our correspondent at a Republican event in Arizona, where they're realising a so-called red wave won't materialise.
Voters in the United States prepare to cast their ballots in one of the most consequential midterm elections in modern history..
Voters in the United States prepare to cast their ballots in one of the most consequential midterm elections in modern history..
To pay or not to pay ransom? Medibank refuses to negotiate with hackers who accessed the personal details of almost 10 million Australians.
To pay or not to pay ransom? Medibank refuses to negotiate with hackers who accessed the personal details of almost 10 million Australians.
As the Bank of England flags the longest UK recession in 100 years, Australia's central bank is also warning of a narrow economic path ahead.
As the Bank of England flags the longest UK recession in 100 years, Australia's central bank is also warning of a narrow economic path ahead.
Ukrainian troops edge closer to the occupied city of Kherson. We meet a young artist who escaped to Sweden, leaving her mother behind.
Ukrainian troops edge closer to the occupied city of Kherson. We meet a young artist who escaped to Sweden, leaving her mother behind.
Will the reserve bank succeed in taming inflation without crushing too many households and businesses? We'll look at the forces affecting your cost of living.
Will the reserve bank succeed in taming inflation without crushing too many households and businesses? We'll look at the forces affecting your cost of living.
The reserve bank thinks more pain for borrowers is warranted, with inflation yet to peak. We'll have what you need to know about the road ahead.
The reserve bank thinks more pain for borrowers is warranted, with inflation yet to peak. We'll have what you need to know about the road ahead.
The NAPLAN test results are out, and 14 percent of year nine boys are failing to meet the reading standard. We'll get some expert advice for parents.
The NAPLAN test results are out, and 14 percent of year nine boys are failing to meet the reading standard. We'll get some expert advice for parents.
Is Vladimir Putin right when he says this is the most dangerous decade since World War Two? We'll look at what it'll take to contain the nuclear threat.
Is Vladimir Putin right when he says this is the most dangerous decade since World War Two? We'll look at what it'll take to contain the nuclear threat.
Trouble in the jury room leads to the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann being abandoned. It's left the accuser Brittany Higgins distraught.
Trouble in the jury room leads to the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann being abandoned. It's left the accuser Brittany Higgins distraught.
The day after a Federal Budget offering little relief for households, new inflation figures show costs surging at the highest rate in decades.
The day after a Federal Budget offering little relief for households, new inflation figures show costs surging at the highest rate in decades.
As inflation bites and demand rises for federal funding, we're counting down to Labor's first budget. It'll promise a home building boom.
As inflation bites and demand rises for federal funding, we're counting down to Labor's first budget. It'll promise a home building boom.
Main Street businesses in Echuca reopen their doors, even as the floods near their peak. We'll go there and discuss the implications of this disaster for your insurance premiums.
Main Street businesses in Echuca reopen their doors, even as the floods near their peak. We'll go there and discuss the implications of this disaster for your insurance premiums.
Utter chaos in Westminster, the Conservative party is once again in the throes of choosing a new leader, our correspondent brings you the latest from London.
Utter chaos in Westminster, the Conservative party is once again in the throes of choosing a new leader, our correspondent brings you the latest from London.
Medibank reveals sensitive medical information of its customers is included in data stolen from its systems by cyber-criminals.
Medibank reveals sensitive medical information of its customers is included in data stolen from its systems by cyber-criminals.
A rising Murray River threatens to consume more homes, but there are hopes less rain will fall on Australia's southeast than originally forecast.
A rising Murray River threatens to consume more homes, but there are hopes less rain will fall on Australia's southeast than originally forecast.
A rising Murray River threatens to consume more homes, but there are hopes less rain will fall on Australia's southeast than originally forecast.
A rising Murray River threatens to consume more homes, but there are hopes less rain will fall on Australia's southeast than originally forecast.
'PM' is on the ground in Echuca where the race is on to build defences ahead of rising floodwater.
'PM' is on the ground in Echuca where the race is on to build defences ahead of rising floodwater.
As the floodwater subsides in some towns, the disaster could worsen for Echuca in Victoria, as it braces for a second flood peak.
As the floodwater subsides in some towns, the disaster could worsen for Echuca in Victoria, as it braces for a second flood peak.
Flood waters rise again, with 500 flooded in northern Victoria alone. In a changing climate, how common will flooding become?
Flood waters rise again, with 500 flooded in northern Victoria alone. In a changing climate, how common will flooding become?
Australia likely to join a pledge to reduce methane emissions, as the Government insists it won't be enforced by a so-called "burp tax" on cattle.
Australia likely to join a pledge to reduce methane emissions, as the Government insists it won't be enforced by a so-called "burp tax" on cattle.
Two decades ago, a night of revelry in Bali turned to terror for locals and tourists at the popular Kuta beach strip.
Two decades ago, a night of revelry in Bali turned to terror for locals and tourists at the popular Kuta beach strip.
Dismay in Australia and across the world after Russia's new volley of missiles kills civilians in Ukraine. How will the west respond?
Dismay in Australia and across the world after Russia's new volley of missiles kills civilians in Ukraine. How will the west respond?
Explosions in the centre of Kyiv, after Russia's President accused Ukraine of a terrorist attack on a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea.
The weather bureau's latest outlook is bad news for northern and eastern Australia, with more flooding predicted, along with cyclones.
Australia's GPs want faster access to doctors trained overseas, saying bureaucracy is creating needless delays.
And a new study confirms that fluoride is safe for children - but will it make a difference to those fiercely opposed to adding it to tap water?
Explosions in the centre of Kyiv, after Russia's President accused Ukraine of a terrorist attack on a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea.
The weather bureau's latest outlook is bad news for northern and eastern Australia, with more flooding predicted, along with cyclones.
Australia's GPs want faster access to doctors trained overseas, saying bureaucracy is creating needless delays.
And a new study confirms that fluoride is safe for children - but will it make a difference to those fiercely opposed to adding it to tap water?
The deaths of at least 37 people, most of them children, are being mourned in Thailand after a knife and gun attack at a childcare centre. We'll go to our correspondent at the scene.
The deaths of at least 37 people, most of them children, are being mourned in Thailand after a knife and gun attack at a childcare centre. We'll go to our correspondent at the scene.
A new weapon in the battle against fraudsters. Banks to receive the license and passport numbers of victims of the Optus data breach.
Will the government pare back the Stage Three tax cuts? And what happens then - to a Labor party that's been accused of breaking election promises in the past?
The Reserve Bank slugs borrowers with another interest rate rise, but it's eased the size of the monthly hike. We'll look at the road ahead for an economy beset by inflation.
A North Korean missile flies over Japan sparking alerts for residents to take cover. We'll go to our correspondent in Tokyo.
The big wet is back. New South Wales farmers facing days of heavy rain, further risking this year's harvest.
Habitat loss, feral predators, and climate change are all big threats to Australian biodiversity. Can a new government plan turn it around?
Indonesia is still reeling after one of the world's worst-ever stadium disasters. We speak with a football film-maker about what went wrong.
So-called COVID 'exceptionalism' is over, according to the Chief Medical Officer. Is it right to drop isolation rules and treat it like any other infectious disease?
Australian economist Sean Turnell sentenced to three years jail in military-ruled Myanmar. In what's been labelled a 'kangaroo court'.
Confusion and concern over when the public would get to witness Federal anti-corruption hearings, with 'exceptional circumstances' the test in the Government's long awaited bill.
Jane Halton, the Government's special advisor on COVID vaccines confirms to PM - zero doses have been ordered for 2024.
The massive data breach at Optus prompts the government to consider whether tougher fines are needed for failing to protect sensitive information. In another headache for the telco, a law firm is considering a class-action over the breach of privacy.
An emphatic apology from Optus over its failure to protect customers' personal information. We'll hear why companies can't afford to skimp on cyber security.
Millions of Optus customers past and present on alert for identity theft after the telco's records were compromised in a cyber-attack.
Russia's president orders a partial mobilisation to fight the war in Ukraine - with reports suggesting 300 thousand additional troops could be conscripted
Major crimes to be reviewed in Queensland after problems are discovered in a state-run lab doing DNA testing.
The New South Wales government aims to deny parole to murderers who don't reveal the location of the body.
After 10 days of mourning, the world will observe the final farewell for the UK's longest serving monarch.
The reserve bank governor defends his old signal there'd be no interest rate hikes until 2024, insisting it wasn't a promise.
Tasmania introduces a cashless card for poker machines, aiming to cap losses at five thousand dollars a year.
International sharemarkets in turmoil as inflation proves difficult to dampen in the United States. We'll hear what it means for Australia's interest rates outlook.
Ten Australians selected to accompany the Prime Minister to the Queen's funeral. We'll meet some of them and go to London where mourners will soon see the late monarch's coffin up close.
The people of Scotland to pay their respects to The Queen, with her coffin to lie at rest. We'll go to our correspondent in Edinburgh.
We'll go to our correspondent at Buckingham Palace, bring you the thoughts of our political leaders and ordinary Australians, and hear from an Adelaide woman who served the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as a housemaid.
Labor's climate bill passes the Senate, locking in a 43 per cent emissions reduction target by decade's end;
Australia's economy continues to hold firm, with strong growth for the quarter, but the impact of rate rises is beginning to bite;
A sharp rebuke from Solomon Islands government at Australia's offer to help fund its election. Is it a new diplomatic flash point?
Welfare payments boosted, but petrol prices set to rise by 22 cents a litre. Can the nation afford more cost of living assistance?
Welfare payments boosted, but petrol prices set to rise by 22 cents a litre. Can the nation afford more cost of living assistance?
The Jobs Summit winds up, settling on a big boost to migration and a bonus for pensioners who want to get back to work this year.
The Jobs Summit winds up, settling on a big boost to migration and a bonus for pensioners who want to get back to work this year.
Would a shake up of the "better off overall" test in industrial relations risk workers' rights?
Would a shake up of the "better off overall" test in industrial relations risk workers' rights?
Should children help ease the labour shortage? An appeal from short-staffed retailers for national rules so kids as young as 13 can be put to work.
Former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson found guilty of killing his wife more than 40 years ago.
Former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson found guilty of killing his wife more than 40 years ago.
Should trucks that spew pollution and greenhouse gasses be banned from our biggest cities? There's a push for low emission zones and a faster move towards electric vehicles.
Should trucks that spew pollution and greenhouse gasses be banned from our biggest cities? There's a push for low emission zones and a faster move towards electric vehicles.
The growing costs of the pandemic: Australia's recorded almost 10-million infections, and tens of thousands are calling in sick with long-COVID symptoms each day.
The crisis in the construction industry sees another major Australian homebuilder go bust. What future is there for those desperate to get a roof over their heads?
The government's legal advisor offers a damning assessment of Scott Morrison's power grab.
Federal authorities seize 11 kilograms of the potent and highly addictive opioid Fentanyl.
Scientists discover a weak spot in the COVID-19 virus, which could ultimately provide the key to treating and outpacing new variants
18 months into Myanmar's civil war, a powerful resistance movement is building - but they're facing a brutal crackdown.
18 months into Myanmar's civil war, a powerful resistance movement is building - but they're facing a brutal crackdown.
A defiant Scott Morrison stares down calls to resign from parliament, seeking to explain why he needed extra powers and why he kept it secret
Scott Morrison apologises to his colleagues, as his list of secret ministerial appointments grows
Scott Morrison apologises to his colleagues, as his list of secret ministerial appointments grows
PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events
PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events
The nation's education ministers agree to come up with a plan to end the teacher shortage, but there's little detail as yet and many in the sector are getting impatient
The nation's education ministers agree to come up with a plan to end the teacher shortage, but there's little detail as yet and many in the sector are getting impatient
'A national tragedy': the interim report into defence and veterans suicides calls for urgent efforts to clear the backlog of compensation claims
'A national tragedy': the interim report into defence and veterans suicides calls for urgent efforts to clear the backlog of compensation claims
"Use your imagination": China's ambassador to Australia warns Beijing will use all necessary means to reunify with Taiwan; Opposition Leader Peter Dutton declines an invitation to the government's keynote jobs summit, but his junior Coalition partner will have a seat at the table
Australia mourns a national icon. Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73, tributes now flowing from around the world
John Barilaro says he's the unluckiest man in New South Wales politics, as the former Deputy Premier fronts the inquiry swamping the state government
Unease in Asia, Chinese missiles fly close to Taiwan and Japan after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip.
China's show of force ramps up, with ballistic missiles fired into waters off Taiwan's coast.
Labor's 2030 emissions reduction target will become law, as the Greens reluctantly back the plan, without any Government concessions on stopping new coal and gas projects.
The Reserve Bank hits borrowers with another interest rate rise and warns of more to come.
Should the gas producers be forced to keep more supply in Australia to avoid a looming shortfall? We'll hear why the government's put them on notice ahead of pulling the so-called "gas trigger".
The Garma Festival in Arnhem Land gets underway, with Indigenous Australians hoping for clarity on the government's plan for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
The Garma Festival in Arnhem Land gets underway, with Indigenous Australians hoping for clarity on the government's plan for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Economic forecasts worsen, with the government now expecting inflation to get even worse and remain elevated until 2024. We'll explain what that's likely to mean for interest rates and workers' pay.
Costs are rising at the highest rate in decades, as some turn to payday loans, businesses are contemplating how much they can absorb before hiking prices.
Costs are rising at the highest rate in decades, as some turn to payday loans, businesses are contemplating how much they can absorb before hiking prices.
The cultural clash undermining the National Rugby League, players boycott a match, refusing to wear a jersey featuring rainbows for gay pride.
More defence force members sent to COVID-stretched aged care homes, we'll hear what's it's like for residents still isolated by pandemic precautions.
'Complete dereliction of duty': Donald Trump accused of watching on and ignoring pleas to help stop the US Capitol riot, as the first round of January 6 hearings ends.
How the Taliban tormented an Australian journalist, Lynne O'Donnell reveals how she was forced to issue a false retraction of her controversial stories.
Concerns grow about the foot and mouth disease ravaging cattle in Indonesia, now acidic mats will be deployed at Australian airports.
Another 90 COVID deaths reported and there's a push for a new advertising blitz to try to slow the COVID outbreak.
30 percent of Australia's land and oceans will be protected by 2030, under a government policy response to a damning report on the state of the environment.
Pressure on hospital staffing around the latest COVID surge has some state leaders looking to a future of shorter COVID isolation, we'll explore what that would mean for transmission of the virus.
Sri Lanka's President officially resigns, and what happens next as the country faces critical shortages of fuel and medicine.
Australia's lowest unemployment rate in decades drops even further to 3 and half percent - with implications for wages and interest rates.
Prime Minister Albanese meets Pacific leaders in Fiji as the US makes a major pitch to get more involved in the region amid competition from China.
Victoria is now openly ignoring advice from its own Chief Health Officer, refusing to reintroduce mask mandates as COVID surges.
How a plum job in New York went from a sure thing to being a "present" for someone else. The woman initially offered the role handed to the former New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro speaks to a parliamentary inquiry.
Japan's former prime minister was in a grave condition after being shot while campaigning on a street in the city of Nara.
The door is opened for everyone over 30 to get a fourth shot of a COVID vaccine, what benefit could it bring for younger age groups?
A natural disaster declaration for flooding in New South Wales, many homes on Sydney's outskirts are back underwater just months since the last torrential rain.
Yet another flood emergency grinds down communities in the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, can sodden residents and businesses bounce back yet again?
Doctors are bracing for another COVID wave, as winter sets in and new variants of the Omicron strain circulate
NATO returns to its original mission - standing up to Russian aggression with Joe Biden backing it up with boots on the ground
Has Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine backfired? NATO announces its biggest expansion in recent history in what is being described as a significant shift in Europe's power-balance
A surge in the number of Australians ticking the "no religion" box in the latest census.
What's driving people from the church?;
An ABC Investigation can reveal Boeing's troubled 737 MAX planes – which have crashed twice, killing 346 people, have experienced at least six mid-air emergencies and dozens of groundings
The pain of high petrol prices is there any relief in sight for motorists and businesses?
The Taliban begs the international community for help as more bodies are found in the ruins after a devastating earthquake that's rocked Afghanistan's east.
After years mired in revelations about sordid dealings, today gambling giant Crown Resorts has been rehabilitated and given the green light to open its doors to gamblers at its massive Sydney Barangaroo Casino.
Some stark warnings from the Reserve Bank governor today - interest rates are set to go higher and he'll do what it takes to get inflation down to the sweet spot of two-to-three per cent.
The latest casualty of the building industry's labour and materials shortages - plans to build more social housing.
Australia's struggling health system patched up until the end of the year under an extension of a COVID funding deal.
Australia lodges a more ambitious 2030 emissions target with the United Nations, at the same time, a Hunter Valley coal mine, unable to find a buyer, firms up plans to shut down.
The east coast energy market is suspended after power stations held back supply to protect profits, despite risking blackouts.
Fears of a global recession grow, with the Australian share market following Wall Street sharply down.
Chaos in the power market, there are warnings of blackouts as electricity generators pull back supply because their profitability is at risk.
A prime-time broadcast in the United States outlines how Donald Trump's election lies led to an attempted coup at the Capitol.
Teenagers at risk of serious illness get access to a third dose of a COVID vaccine, but when will a fourth shot for most Australians get the thumbs up?
We'll look at the High Court decision striking down a law allowing Australian citizenship to be stripped from suspected terrorists who have dual citizenship.
The Reserve Bank's fight against inflation ramps up, with a big jump in the cash rate, so mortgage repayments are going up again.
Australia vows to continue flights over the South China Sea, despite an aggressive move from a Chinese jet against an Australian surveillance plane.
Thirty years since the Mabo land rights decision, traditional owners renew a native title claim over all of the ACT. We'll explain what power that would give them.
Gas prices are surging as supplies dwindle, we'll look at the options to address the crisis and explain how it's come to this.
Why did the former government scrap recovery plans for dozens of threatened species just before the election?
A cyber attack has seen the medical records of an unknown number of people with disabilities published on the dark web.
As Moscow threatens to widen its Ukraine war over new US arms supplies to Kiev, the people of Lithuania have just crowdfunded millions of dollars to buy Ukraine a new military drone.
The Labor government is sworn in and getting down to business, and the Treasurer's flagging he's been handed a weaker economy than expected. Jim Chalmers also says there's a perfect storm of challenges in the energy market, meaning little prospect of cost relief for those struggling to stay warm this winter.
Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant - off Western Australia's coast - it may hold secrets to dealing with climate change.
The new Prime Minister’s first meeting of his parliamentary team, where he pleads for party unity - Anthony Albanese is also setting his sights beyond just one term in office.
The Prime Minister will head to Indonesia on the weekend, but it’s an underdone relationship, how can he improve things?
With the highest COVID vaccination rate in the country - Western Australia's tough vaccine mandates are working. So, when is it time to drop them?
The European Union will ban most imports of Russian oil, but will it slow Russia's war machine in Ukraine?
Barnaby Joyce gone from the Nationals leadership, but he insists he's not sad, and for the Liberals it's Peter Dutton, the new leader of the opposition.
The latest from Fiji – where China has failed to win support for an ambitious agreement that's supposed to deepen its ties with Pacific nations.
The UN Human Rights Commissioner accused of conducting a farcical trip to China as she appears to adopt Chinese government language, and fails to condemn human rights abuses against China's Uigher Muslims.
Fury in the cattle industry after a gas firm cut fences to enter a Northern Territory property without permission.
The Tamil family at the centre of a years-long immigration battle set to return home to Biloela in central Queensland; A diverse group of religious leaders is demanding an urgent First Nations Voice referendum, but not all Indigenous people think recognition should be based on the Uluru Statement roadmap; And, in the week since the election the value of carbon credits has jumped 20 per cent, but the market's critics are raising concerns about the science they're based on.
Food, fuel and now power prices for some Australians are heading sky high. The cause is rocketing coal and gas prices, so how soon can we ditch reliance on fossil fuels?; An update on the counting of ballots, as Labor reaches 75 seats, still one short of a majority but there are still seats to be called; As Penny Wong begins meetings in Fiji, her Chinese counterpart cements relations in Solomon Islands, and China pushes a dramatically expanded new economic and security deal for the region.
Desperate pleas for gun reform in the US, again, as more children die in a school massacre, the deadliest since Sandy Hook. Will anything change?; And Foreign minister Penny Wong heads to Fiji, countering her Chinese counterpart's visit to the region this week; While just hours earlier, China and Russia flew fighter jets near Japan, as it hosted the quad leaders meeting. Is the strategic temperature rising?
The new Prime Minister gives Quad leaders assurances on climate action and the Indo-Pacific; Experts say the current COVID death rate is unacceptable, so what can the new Government do to save more lives?; And, the UN accuses Russia of attacking world food security as it continues a blockade of Ukraine's grain exports. How serious is it?
A new Prime Minister and interim frontbench are sworn in, but for the Liberals, gutted of moderates, its a fight for meaning, as well as new leadership; Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese and Foreign minister Penny Wong have jetted to Japan Asia expert Professor Caitlin Byrne on the Quad meeting and a reflection on Penny Wong's elevation.
A ‘PM’ election special. Your guide to some important policy areas; childcare, aged care, health, and integrity in public office.
Also looking at the economy. Is it in good shape, and what do the voters make of their lot in life? Will it decide the result?
Unprecedented challenges facing the Australian Electoral Commission, as it braces for heavy demand for its COVID voting hotline.
We meet voters who've made their choice.
And political reporter James Glenday with his take on whether we'll have a clear result on Saturday night.
Labor reveals it'll add billions more to government debt than the Coalition in the short term, insisting cuts to waste and mismanagement will eventually repair the budget.
The unemployment rate ticks down even further, but it's rising for younger Australians who are fighting for a fair go in the jobs market.
Part one of our pre-election policy guide - what voters need to know about climate, housing and tax policy.
A virus has leapt from animals to humans and is spreading across the world, why Monkeypox is causing concern.
Workers' pay is growing well below inflation, with little hope of a quick turnaround.
As COVID transmission surges across Australia, doctors plead for more precautions, but people are just sick of the pandemic.
Compelling scientific evidence leads to another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's conviction for the deaths of her four children, though 150 top scientists had petitioned for a pardon.
The Coalition to cut the public service to pay for its promises while Labor's election promise balance sheet won't be revealed for another couple of days.
We'll head to the most marginal seat in the country – Macquarie, west of Sydney - where seething anger at the political class leaves some voters dreading polling day.
As new election lies surface in Australia, a look at the dangers with Writer Ed Coper who makes the case for politicians to lift their game for the nation's future.
The value of crypto currencies has crashed, but should buyers looking for a bargain share confidence, from some, of a rebound?
What aspiring homeowners need to know about the major parties' housing policies ahead of Saturday's election.
The long distance to travel for maternity services in many parts of regional Australia is playing on the minds of voters in some key electorates.
Why the use of anti-viral medications for COVID is limited in Australia. We'll discuss the case for expanding their availability.
A late switch in the Prime Minister's campaign strategy – promising to jettison a 'bulldozer' approach and change if he's reelected.
Political journalist Karen Middleton tells 'PM' the Prime Minister's pledge is an admission his style isn't going over well with voters.
Funding for the Great Barrier Reef is back in the political spotlight, but local tourism operators are sceptical as both major parties continue to support fossil fuels.
Experts plead with Australians to take COVID seriously and reduce transmission, as another 52 people are reported to have died.
A marginal seat wins new mental health funding, but mental health leaders give neither major party a tick for their policies.
Why some political journalists enjoy 'the drop', the ABC's Hidden Campaign project looks at a key tactic of spin doctors that's skewing reports and leaving you in the dark.
A hail of criticism of Australian golfer Greg Norman - after he dismissed Saudi Arabia's killing of a dissident journalist - saying 'everyone makes mistakes'.
A close look at one of the election campaign's starkest contrasts, Labor will back some of the poorest in society – pushing for the minimum wage to rise with inflation, the Coalition warns against it, insisting it risks economic turmoil.
We'll hear from politicians, economists, and business, and crucially those low paid workers who are struggling to make ends meet.
China persists with lockdowns and a zero-COVID target as research finds an easing of the rules could see one and half million dead.
How people with ADHD are raising awareness of the condition on TikTok, we'll look at the risks and benefits of discussing health on social media.
Australia's international spy chief suggests Chinese officials are increasingly unhappy and feeding information to Australian agencies.
A medical expert fact checks the Prime Minister – after he offers support to his candidate who spoke of 'mutilated' transgender children.
Anthony Albanese confirms he wants to see wage rises match inflation; economist Richard Holden explains that any broad lift is dependent on productivity growth.
Another case of the NDIS falling short of expectations, after knocking back specialist accommodation for a man with dementia and a brain injury.
Less than two weeks until polling day and many Australians are already locking in their choice at early voting centres. We head to the Liberal stronghold of Bennelong in Sydney, where Labor thinks it has a chance.
The son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos is on course for a big election win in the Philippines, as the country's democracy faces serious tests.
And Eurovision kicks off in Italy. The song contest is billed as free from politics, but Russia's war against Ukraine could make this year's the most politically charged yet.
The Electoral Commission is investigating after rogue signs were put up labelling independent candidates as Greens.
The cost of building material and labour is rising, one part of the inflation challenge facing Australia. We'll go to Southeast Queensland where people struggling to recover from the floods are facing escalating bills.
Facebook whistle-blowers suggest the social media giant deliberately blocked pages beyond just news during tense negotiations with the Australian government.
Emergency doctor Stephen Parnis speaks out about the moral injury he's suffering from seeing people waiting six hours or more for help.
Scott Morrison finds support amongst small business owners on a main street in Western Sydney. We'll look at what small firms want from the next government.
The progressive activist group GetUp working to harness the electoral power of First Nations’ voters in far north Queensland, where climate and housing are key. Will they unseat the LNP's Warren Entsch?
A defence of Federal spending on community dog parks as the would-be Federal Treasurers are put to the test in the latest election debate.
A new attack from the Prime Minister on a federal integrity commission – he warns of a ‘public autocracy’ -constitutional law scholar Anne Twomey joins ‘PM’.
How COVID could reduce your IQ - researchers reveal the long-term effects from severe cases of the disease.
The reserve bank hikes the cash rate target by one quarter of a percent and signals it's just the start.
It means talk of mortgage stress, but a new report says fewer and fewer Australians will ever afford their own home and it scopes ideas to broaden housing options, as even rents get tougher to find.
And an extraordinary leak from within the United States' Supreme Court a draft ruling would quash the constitutional right to abortion.
The reserve bank hikes the cash rate target by one quarter of a percent and signals it's just the start.
It means talk of mortgage stress, but a new report says fewer and fewer Australians will ever afford their own home and it scopes ideas to broaden housing options, as even rents get tougher to find.
And an extraordinary leak from within the United States' Supreme Court a draft ruling would quash the constitutional right to abortion.
Should a 67-year-old with Alzheimer's have to live in aged care? We'll hear a husband's plea for the NDIS to prioritise his wife's quality of life.
With more than five thousand Australians dead from COVID so far this year, Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty laments the level of death and disease that's being accepted.
Qantas trumpets its plan for the longest passenger flight in the world, but the flight attendants’ union worries it may not even be safe for those working on board.
Should a 67-year-old with Alzheimer's have to live in aged care? We'll hear a husband's plea for the NDIS to prioritise his wife's quality of life.
With more than five thousand Australians dead from COVID so far this year, Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty laments the level of death and disease that's being accepted.
Qantas trumpets its plan for the longest passenger flight in the world, but the flight attendants’ union worries it may not even be safe for those working on board.
Scott Morrison fires back at his Solomons Islands counterpart, after the Pacific leader said he was blindsided by the AUKUS deal; Election candidates taking their campaign messages to platforms like TikTok and even the dating app Grindr; And, a new Omicron subvariant detected in Australia, what are the chances of reinfection?
Scott Morrison fires back at his Solomons Islands counterpart, after the Pacific leader said he was blindsided by the AUKUS deal; Election candidates taking their campaign messages to platforms like TikTok and even the dating app Grindr; And, a new Omicron subvariant detected in Australia, what are the chances of reinfection?
Rocketing inflation sparks a new political tussle over who's the better economic manager.
Childcare is one of key rising costs and parents are struggling to budget it in.
Respected independent economist Saul Eslake warns inflation could be tough to manage whoever wins the election.
Rocketing inflation sparks a new political tussle over who's the better economic manager.
Childcare is one of key rising costs and parents are struggling to budget it in.
Respected independent economist Saul Eslake warns inflation could be tough to manage whoever wins the election.
In the middle of an election campaign – a huge leap in inflation shows the financial wellbeing of many Australians in decline, and a rate rise looms.
The government misleadingly labels a cap on emissions a Carbon Tax, but it's a mechanism that has the support of even the business lobby.
Sobered by the Russia threat, some 40 nations meet on how to defeat Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, sending heavy weapons, and the US is now talking about winning.
In the middle of an election campaign – a huge leap in inflation shows the financial wellbeing of many Australians in decline, and a rate rise looms.
The government misleadingly labels a cap on emissions a Carbon Tax, but it's a mechanism that has the support of even the business lobby.
Sobered by the Russia threat, some 40 nations meet on how to defeat Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, sending heavy weapons, and the US is now talking about winning.
How the major parties' messages on climate change differ depending on the audience.
Amid continuing fears China's usurping Australia in the Pacific, we’re joined by a young Pacific leader with some advice for Australia - learn to enmesh with Pacific Island communities like local Chinese communities do.
Voters in regional Australia worry about the rising cost of housing, we'll look at the homelessness problem on the New South Wales south coast.
How the major parties' messages on climate change differ depending on the audience.
Amid continuing fears China's usurping Australia in the Pacific, we’re joined by a young Pacific leader with some advice for Australia - learn to enmesh with Pacific Island communities like local Chinese communities do.
Voters in regional Australia worry about the rising cost of housing, we'll look at the homelessness problem on the New South Wales south coast.
The defence minister uses Anzac Day to talk about preserving the peace, by preparing for war.
Escalating war talk, including the Prime Minister's assertion of a 'red line' against China's ambitions in the Pacific, draws criticism from a former chief of the defence force – Admiral Chris Barrie.
Australia faces a wave of native species extinctions, do the major political parties have ambition to address the problem?
The defence minister uses Anzac Day to talk about preserving the peace, by preparing for war.
Escalating war talk, including the Prime Minister's assertion of a 'red line' against China's ambitions in the Pacific, draws criticism from a former chief of the defence force – Admiral Chris Barrie.
Australia faces a wave of native species extinctions, do the major political parties have ambition to address the problem?
Climate change nominated as the key issue for voters in the Vote Compass survey, but will it sway votes in key seats across Australia?
Australia's vaccine roll out has slowed - after a race to get the first two shots, demand for a third has dropped off.
Elon Musk urges investors to pour money into lithium mines, as record prices for the mineral force up the price of a Tesla, we'll look at developments in Australia and abroad.
Climate change nominated as the key issue for voters in the Vote Compass survey, but will it sway votes in key seats across Australia?
Australia's vaccine roll out has slowed - after a race to get the first two shots, demand for a third has dropped off.
Elon Musk urges investors to pour money into lithium mines, as record prices for the mineral force up the price of a Tesla, we'll look at developments in Australia and abroad.
The Australian of the Year gets an expression of regret from the Prime Minister over a comment about children and disabilities.
More recriminations over the Solomon Islands security pact with China, a military historian slams the Morrison government for sacrificing 100 years of security policy in the Pacific.
Some of the world's top ranking tennis champions won't be welcome at Wimbledon after the All-England club banned players from Russia and Belarus.
The Australian of the Year gets an expression of regret from the Prime Minister over a comment about children and disabilities.
More recriminations over the Solomon Islands security pact with China, a military historian slams the Morrison government for sacrificing 100 years of security policy in the Pacific.
Some of the world's top ranking tennis champions won't be welcome at Wimbledon after the All-England club banned players from Russia and Belarus.
China's security deal with the Solomon Islands forces a Prime Ministerial defence against attacks claiming he's fumbled Australia's role in the Pacific.
We'll look at the implications of the agreement for Australia's security, for Chinese interests in the Pacific, and for Solomon Islanders still rattled by violence on the streets late last year.
More COVID rules are dropped in two states - businesses are cheering, but will it lead to more sickness and death?
China's security deal with the Solomon Islands forces a Prime Ministerial defence against attacks claiming he's fumbled Australia's role in the Pacific.
We'll look at the implications of the agreement for Australia's security, for Chinese interests in the Pacific, and for Solomon Islanders still rattled by violence on the streets late last year.
More COVID rules are dropped in two states - businesses are cheering, but will it lead to more sickness and death?
Labor rejects a government estimate that the opposition's energy policy would cost consumers more.
In Ukraine, the battle of the Donbas has begun, while efforts to build a solid legal case against Russia for its crimes continue, former war crimes prosecutor Shahram Dana joins ‘PM’.
Volunteers work around the clock to help the refugees released from Melbourne's Park Hotel with limited support from the government.
Labor rejects a government estimate that the opposition's energy policy would cost consumers more.
In Ukraine, the battle of the Donbas has begun, while efforts to build a solid legal case against Russia for its crimes continue, former war crimes prosecutor Shahram Dana joins ‘PM’.
Volunteers work around the clock to help the refugees released from Melbourne's Park Hotel with limited support from the government.
Both major parties back a home loan scheme that analysts say does nothing to make homes more affordable. We'll get a view on what they should be doing instead.
The return of the cruise industry, what are the chances you'll get COVID onboard?
New figures from China suggest serious headwinds are hitting one of the world's largest economies, as harsh COVID lockdowns take a heavy toll.
Both major parties back a home loan scheme that analysts say does nothing to make homes more affordable. We'll get a view on what they should be doing instead.
The return of the cruise industry, what are the chances you'll get COVID onboard?
New figures from China suggest serious headwinds are hitting one of the world's largest economies, as harsh COVID lockdowns take a heavy toll.
Thousands of new jobs were created last month, ‘PM’ looks at what the figures tell us, and how insecure work contributes to stress and anxiety.
A flagship of the Russian Navy is seriously damaged in the Black Sea, it’s a big boost for the Ukrainian military ahead of a new Russian campaign.
Another person in the National Disability Insurance Scheme is left distraught by an apparent cut to their plan, but as you'll hear - there's a last-minute reprieve.
Thousands of new jobs were created last month, ‘PM’ looks at what the figures tell us, and how insecure work contributes to stress and anxiety.
A flagship of the Russian Navy is seriously damaged in the Black Sea, it’s a big boost for the Ukrainian military ahead of a new Russian campaign.
Another person in the National Disability Insurance Scheme is left distraught by an apparent cut to their plan, but as you'll hear - there's a last-minute reprieve.
Promises on fuel security and health care clinics from the major parties, but in both sectors, experts are underwhelmed.
How the minor parties, independents and the Greens are harnessing voter disillusionment and are in with a chance to be part of a bigger cross bench after the election.
Another 39 COVID deaths reported just today, we'll hear why people should take efforts to avoid disease transmission over the Easter break.
Promises on fuel security and health care clinics from the major parties, but in both sectors, experts are underwhelmed.
How the minor parties, independents and the Greens are harnessing voter disillusionment and are in with a chance to be part of a bigger cross bench after the election.
Another 39 COVID deaths reported just today, we'll hear why people should take efforts to avoid disease transmission over the Easter break.
We’ll assess the government's election promises on job creation, plus, how the parties stack up on mental health policy?
Anthony Albanese's mistake on economic figures is still preoccupying a lot of political journalists, we'll get the voters view, and a veteran of election campaigns, turned academic, professor Mark Kenny joins ‘PM’.
Where are the humanitarian visas promised to Ukrainian refugees? Australia's peak Ukrainian organisation says they're not aware of anyone receiving one yet.
We’ll assess the government's election promises on job creation, plus, how the parties stack up on mental health policy?
Anthony Albanese's mistake on economic figures is still preoccupying a lot of political journalists, we'll get the voters view, and a veteran of election campaigns, turned academic, professor Mark Kenny joins ‘PM’.
Where are the humanitarian visas promised to Ukrainian refugees? Australia's peak Ukrainian organisation says they're not aware of anyone receiving one yet.
The first full day of the election campaign and Labor's Anthony Albanese admits a mistake - he couldn't cite the unemployment rate.
School principals cite heavy workloads, exhaustion, and burnout as reasons they're prematurely leaving the job, what can be done to attract and retain them?
Frightening tales of COVID lockdown in Shanghai have been all over social media, now China's clamping down, East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles joins ‘PM’.
The first full day of the election campaign and Labor's Anthony Albanese admits a mistake - he couldn't cite the unemployment rate.
School principals cite heavy workloads, exhaustion, and burnout as reasons they're prematurely leaving the job, what can be done to attract and retain them?
Frightening tales of COVID lockdown in Shanghai have been all over social media, now China's clamping down, East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles joins ‘PM’.
The Reserve Bank expects house prices to fall about 15 percent as interest rates rise over the next two years.
We're still waiting for an election date, but the campaigning is underway, and Labor says taxpayer funded ads are promoting the Coalition.
Are out of practice travellers to blame for long queues at Sydney Airport? We'll look at the teething problems as air travel roars back.
The Reserve Bank expects house prices to fall about 15 percent as interest rates rise over the next two years.
We're still waiting for an election date, but the campaigning is underway, and Labor says taxpayer funded ads are promoting the Coalition.
Are out of practice travellers to blame for long queues at Sydney Airport? We'll look at the teething problems as air travel roars back.
Australia announces new sanctions against Russian elites, as world leaders meet in the aftermath of the Bucha atrocities.
Clive Palmer's spent tens of millions of dollars pushing yellow attack ads far and wide, how much influence will it buy this fringe political player?
More balls are set to be put into the draw for Victoria's Oz Lotto, what does it mean for gamblers longing to take home the jackpot, and does it amount to gambling reform?
Australia announces new sanctions against Russian elites, as world leaders meet in the aftermath of the Bucha atrocities.
Clive Palmer's spent tens of millions of dollars pushing yellow attack ads far and wide, how much influence will it buy this fringe political player?
More balls are set to be put into the draw for Victoria's Oz Lotto, what does it mean for gamblers longing to take home the jackpot, and does it amount to gambling reform?
As more horrors emerge from liberated Ukrainian villages, is Ukraine's President right to suggest that if the UN security council can't vote to stop the war in his country, it would be better being dissolved?
So many people are appealing against decisions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, that advocates have started turning them away, one mother tells us about losing one-on-one support for her daughter.
Live sheep exporters win back an extra two weeks of the northern summer to put animals on the high seas, animal welfare advocates warn the plan risks a repeat of past grisly deaths.
As more horrors emerge from liberated Ukrainian villages, is Ukraine's President right to suggest that if the UN security council can't vote to stop the war in his country, it would be better being dissolved?
So many people are appealing against decisions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, that advocates have started turning them away, one mother tells us about losing one-on-one support for her daughter.
Live sheep exporters win back an extra two weeks of the northern summer to put animals on the high seas, animal welfare advocates warn the plan risks a repeat of past grisly deaths.
The horror of slain civilians in Russia's wake in Ukraine fuels global outrage, perhaps new sanctions, and threats of removal from a UN rights body.
Ukrainian Human Rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk has heard much testimony in this war, but she's horrified by what she's seen.
With a federal election approaching, how much trust should we put in opinion polls? We'll look at what went wrong last time and what's changed.
The horror of slain civilians in Russia's wake in Ukraine fuels global outrage, perhaps new sanctions, and threats of removal from a UN rights body.
Ukrainian Human Rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk has heard much testimony in this war, but she's horrified by what she's seen.
With a federal election approaching, how much trust should we put in opinion polls? We'll look at what went wrong last time and what's changed.
A Ukrainian pastor who's visited the Ukrainian city of Bucha after Russian soldiers left, speaks of the horrors; bodies in the streets, civilians murdered, hands bound and claims of rape.
Floodwater in the Northern Rivers region slowly recedes, we'll meet residents assessing the damage from the two floods.
The first single man to be given the right to have a child through surrogacy in Victoria --- is now officially a dad. He shares his story with ‘PM’.
A Ukrainian pastor who's visited the Ukrainian city of Bucha after Russian soldiers left, speaks of the horrors; bodies in the streets, civilians murdered, hands bound and claims of rape.
Floodwater in the Northern Rivers region slowly recedes, we'll meet residents assessing the damage from the two floods.
The first single man to be given the right to have a child through surrogacy in Victoria --- is now officially a dad. He shares his story with ‘PM’.
Aged care is suddenly an election issue, thanks to a big pledge from Labor, we'll hear what their proposed changes could mean for the quality of life of people in care.
Floodwater moves downstream from Lismore, isolating more towns. We’ll visit Wardell where homes are at risk again.
Bushmasters are at the top of Ukraine's wish list, what difference could the Australian armoured vehicles make for a country at war.
Damage assessments underway and others watch and wait as another flood disaster unfolds; Flood recovery coordinator Mal Lanyon joins 'PM' on the challenges ahead for those already sick and tired of mud and damp; And, parliament legalises a controversial IVF treatment to prevent mitochondrial disease.
New flooding adds to the distress of Northern New South Wales residents, homes inundated a month ago are going under again.
The Prime Minister suggests home ownership's a better option for people struggling with rising rents, we'll look at the budget's missed opportunities on housing policy.
And why we should never believe Russia, defence analyst Paul Dibb joins me on Russia's promise to ease its bombardment of Kyiv.
Another nervous night as flood waters rise around already devastated parts of northern New South Wales.
On federal budget night, we have details of a payment for around ten-million low to middle income earners, but will it add to inflation?
New talks between Russia and Ukraine, can negotiators achieve anything given the death and destruction caused by President Putin? Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun joins ‘PM’ from Kyiv.
Will the Federal budget effectively address the rising cost of living and what does that mean for the nation's finances? Independent economist Saul Eslake joins ‘PM’. Could Ukraine consider being neutral to secure peace, and is it feasible after Russia's aggression? And a wild moment at the Oscars, actor Will Smith apologises after striking comedian Chris Rock on stage.
The government of Solomon Islands is standing by a controversial draft agreement which Australian officials fear could pave the way for a Chinese military presence in the Pacific Island nation; the Federal Assistant Minister for Defence fronts the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case; And, a NSW animal cruelty case sets a precedent for bulldogs owners and breeders.
One month since Russia invaded, Ukraine still stands as a nation, but a terrible toll has been inflicted. Its President appeals to the world to stand against Russia's aggression.
Another chance for Crown Resorts in Perth, its casino can stay open, despite the gaming giant being found to be unfit to operate it. We'll go to our senior business correspondent for analysis.
And lessons from bushfire ravaged towns for those in the flood zones, now faced with their own uncertain future.
World number one tennis star Ash Barty calls time on her career, the 25-year-old retiring, at the top of her game.
A week out from the budget, the Federal Government locks in more than five billion dollars to build a massive dam in North Queensland, but there's a warning it'll threaten the Great Barrier Reef.
As the UN Secretary General describes Russia's war as absurd and unwinnable, we'll meet one Ukrainian family that's made it to safety in Perth.
The United States fears that civilians in Ukraine will increasingly suffer as a Russia’s Vladimir Putin fails to achieve his battlefield objectives.
An expert on the use of sanctions warns against any reprieve that Russia could use to prepare new attacks on Ukraine.
Why Australia's defence will extend beyond the atmosphere, a look at the launch of the Defence Space Command.
Ukraine's president vows revenge against the Russians that dropped bombs on shelters for women and children
More than three-point-three million people have fled Ukraine so far, we'll join a woman on her long train ride to safety from central Ukraine to Poland.
Another COVID shock when a Sydney toddler dies after contracting the virus, experts say it's the result of a growing outbreak.
As Russia's invasion kills more civilians in Ukraine, we'll look at the unlikely prospects for peace talks.
We'll hear of a risky aid mission into central Ukraine, with Australian writer Misha Zelinsky who joined the effort.
As another Australian dies of Japanese encephalitis, there's a call for better surveillance for mosquito borne diseases.
The US President labels Vladimir Putin a "war criminal” as a theatre sheltering hundreds in Mariupol is reduced to rubble. But three weeks after Russia's invasion began Ukraine's capital stands, we'll be joined by veteran reporter John Sweeney in Kyiv. Why did it take so long to get extra financial support to flood-hit communities? And a call for better mental health services for people with a disability.
Russia's bombardment of the Ukrainian capital intensifies, smashing Kyiv apartments and other civilian sites, we’ll bring you the voices of Ukrainians shocked and appalled at what Russia is doing to their country.
Ukraine's President thinks negotiations with Russia are sounding more realistic, but is Russia's slow and costly advance on the battlefield making Putin more vulnerable to revolt?
Is it time to switch to an electric vehicle? It may be a big initial cost, but the assessment is changing for some as fuel prices rise.
Civilians paying the price for Russia's brutal war tactics, with no relief from attacks right across Ukraine.
We're joined by the former Deputy Secretary-General of NATO Rose Gottemoeller.
We'll meet just one of more than 2.8 million Ukrainian refugees, lamenting the loss of her former life and the country she knew and loved.
Also, will flood victims get the chance to rebuild in a way that withstands future flooding?
Will China play a greater role in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine? We’ll look at the report suggesting Russia’s asked for military and economic aid.
What lurks in the mud? A spike in infections and gastro illness in the worst hit flood zones.
The rising cost of fuel is pushing some regional businesses to the brink, we'll look at the pressure on the government to ease the pain and meet the owner of a Queensland trucking company whose business model is looking shaky.
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Relief for a police officer after he's cleared of murder, but the verdict causes anger and dismay for the family of a dead Aboriginal teenager.
The dire situation in the city of Mariupol, it's Ukrainian MP Dmytro Gurin's hometown and he wants the West to step up and impose a no-fly zone.
How a taboo about mental health can make it harder for culturally diverse communities to get the help they need.
A COVID alert and a push for more people to get their third vaccine dose, as a sub-variant of Omicron takes hold in New South Wales, cases could double in the next six weeks.
Outrage after Russia bombs a children's hospital in Mariupol, Ukrainian MP Anastasia Radina joins ‘PM’.
Fears in flood-hit Lismore that they'll be abandoned once the immediate shock of the disaster subsides.
How can flood hit residents rebuild so their homes are more resilient to rising water? Meet those who transform homes, so they keep water out and are easier to clean.
We visit to a recovery centre in Mullumbimby, where those who’ve lost so much come for everything from accommodation, to laundry, to food.
And to Ukraine and the head of mission for Medicins Sans Frontieres who describes a dire situation in besieged cities, where hospitals are running out of supplies.
The dangerous deluge on the East Coast causes flash flooding across Sydney and widespread river rises.
We're in Woodburn in northern New South Wales where rubbish is piled high, some streets remain underwater and homes are unliveable
And Ukrainians reject in the most crystal clear of terms a Russian proposal to allow some civilians passage out, if they go to Russia or Belarus.
‘PM’ is on the ground in Ballina in northern New South Wales, where the flood clean-up job is almost overwhelming.
Many East coast flood survivors demand a permanent, national disaster response force, dismayed help's taken so long to arrive. What do the experts say?
We go to the Ukrainian city of Kherson, now under Russian control, English teacher and resident Stella Muntian tells ‘PM’ she's trapped and can't leave.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its second week, with an attack dangerously close to nuclear reactors, and residential areas suffering heavy bombardment.
We're joined by Ukrainian activist Daria Kaleniuk who pressured the UK Prime Minister about a no-fly zone over Ukraine. What would she tell Vladimir Putin?
And in Australia, we'll meet more residents who feel they've been forgotten and overlooked during the flooding disaster.
The miserable task of flood clean-up is underway up and down the East Coast, but water remains high for many.
We’ll go to Queensland where regions are again on alert for flash flooding.
And to Maclean in northern New South Wales where busy boats traversing the flood water are delivering food and fodder, even saving a dog attacked by a kangaroo.
Also to Ukraine, as Russia seizes a key port city, a week since its onslaught began.
The trauma and loss of the East Coast flooding disaster is beginning to be tallied but it's not over.
We'll hear another dramatic story of survival, but also look at those who by luck or a few metres of elevation have escaped the worst.
A veteran Russian pollster talks to us about protest, propaganda, and his latest polling, as Russians are told officially there's just a minor operation going on in Ukraine.
Devastating floods across Northern New South Wales and in Brisbane. A mum of seven will tell us how quickly the water rose in Lismore and how her family has lost everything. How far will Russia go in its mission to crush Ukraine? There are fears the Russian assault is about to step up, with a 60-kilometre-long Russian convoy spotted outside Kyiv.
‘PM’ covers the flooding disaster on the East Coast and Russia's assault on Ukraine.
We'll go to the disaster zone in Lismore, New South Wales, where people trapped on their rooves are being rescued from the highest flood waters on record.
In Ukraine's capital Kyiv, we'll meet a woman taking shelter in her bathtub on the fifth day of Russia's invasion.
There's been fierce fighting across multiple fronts in Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian officials saying Russia aims to capture the capital Kiev and topple the government.
It's the largest ground war in Europe since World War Two, we'll explain what's happening and the global response.
Also, Russian troops have seized the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl – we’ll discuss the ramifications with security specialist Maria Rost Rublee.
Russia launches strikes across Ukraine, an invasion is underway, in what President Putin describes as a special military operation to protect people in the country’s east.
The assault on Ukraine started just as ambassadors and the UN secretary general met in a last ditch attempt to avert war.
We will have an expert strategic perspective with Professor Paul Dibb on the fate of this western-leaning, European nation of 44 million people and whether this could escalate to a major war in Europe.
The US and its allies impose economic punishments on Russia, but its troops remain poised to storm Ukraine.
Russia has faced sanctions for years and experts say Putin is not particularly concerned by them, Russia scholar and international law expert William Partlett tells PM that Russian popular opinion will be the key constraint.
Wages up more than two percent in 2021, but are we better off given the rising cost of living?
The UN security council meets over Vladimir Putin's effective partition of Ukraine, as he sends troops to the country's east, and recognises two regions as independent.
Ukraine's president declares "we are not afraid", we’ll speak with an Australian scholar in the Ukrainian capital.
Former top Australian defence official Professor Paul Dibb joins ‘PM’ with a grim view of what Putin might do next.
We'll also meet Australians of Ukrainian descent who are anxious for relatives and friends back home.
A Biden-Putin summit could be on the cards, but with a big caveat, the offer is only there if there is no invasion of Ukraine.
Trains across New South Wales are halted after a breakdown in negotiations between the government and the state's transport union, who's to blame?
And as bushfires become more difficult to contain, how do you stop arsonists from adding to the devastation?
The world watches for Vladimir Putin's next move as NATO allies report more Russian troops gathering near the Ukraine border.
An agonising wait for those needing breast reconstruction surgery, with a blowout in surgery waiting lists after the COVID pause.
And get ready to feel the rhythm, despite the COVID risk, dancing is back across most of the country to the delight of movers and shakers.
COVID restrictions to lift in Australia's two most populous states, can we now live comfortably with the virus circulating?
A regional community left reeling on news Australia's largest coal-fired power plant will close within a few years.
And as Donald Trump toys with a return to the US Presidency, a look at the damage he's done, and lessons for Australians contemplating their vote.
Diplomacy on life support, but hope conflict can be averted in Ukraine, we'll find out which Russian troops are being withdrawn from the border, and why it's far from an end to the crisis.
Lawyers predict Prince Andrew's settlement with his alleged victim Virginia Giuffre will inspire Australian victims to come forward.
Calls to overhaul Western Australia's only juvenile detention centre, a former detainee shares his experience of punishment.
Nurses in New South Wales defy the government and the industrial umpire, striking over pay and staffing.
We speak to a Ukrainian woman in Australia, who has a dire warning about the stakes if Vladimir Putin isn't stopped from launching a new attack on her country.
Russia's teen ice-skating star - wins a reprieve at the Winter Olympics, allowed to compete despite failing a drug test. But should there be zero tolerance against Russian athletes?
Ukraine stands with a massive Russian gun to its head. Vladimir Putin insists he doesn't plan to invade, but the west, says war could be days, even hours away. What could it look like?
Casino operator Crown Resorts moves on from its corporate governance failures, agreeing to sell for a massive $8.9 billion.
Victoria’s ‘code brown’, which restricted activities in hospitals, lifts, allowing some surgeries to resume, what about the huge back log?
More disturbing allegations against war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith heard in the defamation action he initiated.
A grieving Aboriginal family accuses the NT Government of hiding the true number of COVID deaths.
Cane toads have devastated wildlife across northern Australia but one Top End community says it's found a way to keep these toxic animals in check.
How Scott Morrison's religious discrimination laws died in parliament, as the Prime Minister suffers a backbench revolt.
Sex workers celebrate on the steps of Victoria's parliament, with their industry to be de-criminalised.
And UK scientists recreate a star on Earth, bringing power from nuclear fusion a step closer, after eight decades of trying.
How Scott Morrison's religious discrimination laws died in parliament, as the Prime Minister suffers a backbench revolt.
Sex workers celebrate on the steps of Victoria's parliament, with their industry to be de-criminalised.
And UK scientists recreate a star on Earth, bringing power from nuclear fusion a step closer, after eight decades of trying.
The former Australian of the Year Grace Tame savages the government on social issues and alleges undue pressure over her commentary.
The Commonwealth Bank chief says he's confident his mortgage holders can weather a rate rise, does that claim stand up to more granular scrutiny?
Why Lithuania, way up in Northern Europe, has fallen foul of China, and how its foreign minister is finding support in Canberra.
A momentous apology from Federal Parliament for the bullying, sexual harassment, and assault of women, but what progress has there been in cementing real change?
At the same time, the Coalition is still struggling with its Religious Discrimination Bill, more advocates want it killed off.
How do you vote if you contract COVID? In South Australia, where they have fixed terms, it’s five weeks from polling day and there is no plan.
After nearly two years of fortress Australia, double-vaccinated tourists are just weeks away from returning.
The superannuation industry calls for a baby bonus, to pay thousands of dollars into the super accounts, mostly of women, but will it close the gender gap in retirement savings?
And China's tennis star Peng Shuai denies she ever 'disappeared', saying a now deleted social media post caused a ‘huge misunderstanding’, human rights groups still suspect foul play.
As more older Australians' lives are cut short, Scott Morrison admits there's a COVID crisis in Aged Care.
Concerns that Omicron has been masking a surge in cases of the potentially more-deadly Delta variant, immunologist Kim Mulholland joins ‘PM’.
Can rent-to-buy schemes get more people in to a home without the need for a big up-front deposit?
A government taskforce will analyse aged care deaths, but will it do anything to alleviate conditions that have seen hundreds die during the Omicron onslaught?
New Zealand has announced a plan to reopen its borders, but after a couple of false starts and delays, expats are wary.
After 22 years of investigation, Australian researchers make a contested claim that they've found the resting place of Captain Cook's ship - Endeavour.
An elite Australian soldier tells a court that war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith repeatedly shot an Afghan man in the back and ordered a colleague to execute another.
The reserve bank governor urges people to have financial buffers, admitting that interest rates might rise this year - two years earlier than it previously predicted.
And disaster-hit Tonga feared post tsunami aid deliveries would also bring COVID, now two port workers are positive and a lockdown's descending, but is the virus already spreading?
No apology – but the Prime Minister admits he hasn't got everything right and was too optimistic about the pandemic.
The major political parties rake in tens of millions of dollars in funding and donations for another year, but why is more than a third of it from undisclosed sources?
And is the viral internet wordplay game Wordle headed behind the paywall? Enthusiasts react to the news the game has been bought for a seven-figure sum by The New York Times.
The return to school comes to an abrupt halt for some children after an unexpected positive COVID result on a rapid antigen test.
A year on from the coup that cruelled Myanmar's democracy, one protester who fled for Australia says the junta's relentless brutality is driving a spiral of violence.
The streaming audio service Spotify responds to a boycott by high-profile musicians by saying it'll put a content warning on podcasts discussing COVID-19, will it quiet the rage?
Will a $1 billion commitment over the term of two future governments save the Great Barrier Reef from an existential threat?
We'll look at the science and speak with Labor’s Terri Butler and renegade Coalition Senator Gerard Rennick who can think of better ways to spend the money.
Just how risky is domestic air travel when it comes to catching COVID-19? Those with the means are skipping the terminal entirely, booking private charter planes instead.
New South Wales authorities demand a faster take up of COVID booster shots, while Victoria pushes to make three doses the minimum to meet vaccine rules.
Urgent calls to close loopholes in laws governing quick and easy loans, financial counsellors say more Australians are getting distressingly deep into debt.
And remembering the Holocaust - it’s about commemoration and averting a repeat of history, but Rabbi Zalman Kastel tells PM why it’s directly relevant to our own contemporary debates.
Citizens new and old celebrate Australia Day, amid a growing awareness of this day's cruel history and legacy of pain for our First Nations people.
Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott calls for full funding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, we’ll discuss that and why he, and other advocates, say better COVID care is needed for people with disability.
Western Australia to ban the unvaccinated from bottle shops, will the lure of the booze convince more people to get a COVID shot?
We've all watched the cost of living go up, numbers today confirm it, and it's squeezing those who're already struggling to get by.
Russia's build-up near Ukraine escalates, NATO forces are redeployed in response as a deterrent, we'll look at Ukraine's readiness and how Russia may strike.
What's next for the pandemic, if new Omicron infections have peaked in Australia? Meet the people who've caught COVID twice.
Concession card holders get free rapid tests from today, but they're still scarce, with the government warning of hoarding and price gouging. Aged care is in crisis – almost eight thousand residents are infected with COVID in homes across Australia with claims some are going without food, water, and medication. Amd claims of Chinese government censorship after the Prime Minister loses access to his WeChat messaging account, are there implications for the upcoming election?
There's frustration, but also great relief as Western Australia decides to stay cut off from the nation, while the rest of Australia records its deadliest day of the pandemic.
88 people have died, a funeral director who’s witnessed their families’ pain shares her experience.
And Australia's fair and knowledgeable tennis crowds are becoming more unruly, we'll speak with tennis legend John Alexander who's seen an evolution in courtside behaviour.
No national agreement on rules around getting children back in classrooms and hope that vaccine hold-outs might join the masses, with a new shot – Novavax - winning approval.
After a public outcry, IVF services have been exempted from Victoria's code brown emergency, now some doctors say day surgery should return as well.
And US President Joe Biden thinks Russia will soon invade western-leaning Ukraine, but why would Vladimir Putin want the fight?
The search for a missing nine-year-old ends with the discovery of remains in a barrel and a man charged with murder.
Cash incentives for international students and backpackers to come to Australia as the government tries to bolster the workforce.
And US mobile carriers again delay turning on some 5G towers near airports over fears they may interfere with landing aircraft.
Dozens more are reported to have died of COVID and hospitals are stressed, is the loss of life inevitable after two years of suppressing the virus?
“Disbelief that we could throw away the hard work of two years,” Associate Professor David Anderson of the Burnet Institute joins ‘PM’, reflecting on the death toll.
The Omicron wave triggers a crisis of confidence in the economy, just as the government winds back another pandemic payment.
Fears of devastation in Tonga, we'll speak to members of the Tongan diaspora in Australia, desperate to know the extent of the damage, but hopeful for the future.
Pressure on health workers remains intense amid Australia's Omicron onslaught, we'll hear from inside one Sydney intensive care unit.
And North Korea launches two more missiles showing its capacity is growing in size and sophistication, is there a threat to Australia?
Hospitals and hotels are being readied for some difficult weeks ahead; Fear and fury among parents and childcare operators as relaxed isolation rules introduce a fresh layer of risk; And, another rocky start to the year for the arts industry - how much more can it take?
National cabinet agrees to relax isolation rules across a raft of new industries, as supply chain woes continue;
We head to the northern hemisphere where classrooms are open again after the Christmas break. What can we learn from the US experience of Omicron in schools?; And, PM speaks with a graduate nurse who's about to embark on her career mid-pandemic.
With chokepoints now right along the food and grocery supply chain, businesses are desperately looking for a way through; A warning from food distributors about the knock-on effects for some of the most vulnerable Australians; And we bring you the latest twist in the Novak Djokovic saga.
Despite an emphatic court win, tennis star Novak Djokovic's freedom to stay to play in Australia remains in doubt; An increasing number of Australians are being cleared to return to work as labour and supply shortages bite so what are the obligations to keep workplaces covid safe?; And we take a look at the shrinking rental options in regional Australia.
Novak Djokovic wins his legal bid to stay in Australia; While a renewed lockdown mightn't be on the cards, a former Liberal government adviser reckons businesses need to be supported as though there is one; And, with the return of schools edging closer, we hear from a world expert on how classrooms could be much more COVID-safe, and at relatively little cost.
More restrictions to come across parts of the country as Omicron cases surge, and it's threatening to disrupt yet another schooling year; We've got advice for parents worried about sending kids back to class unvaccinated; Also spending has plummeted to lockdown lows, so how much economic damage is Omicron inflicting?
The row over Novak Djokavic heads to court - with the tennis star holed up in an immigration hotel and Australia's border rules back in the spotlight; another snag in the supply chain, with empty supermarket shelves and warnings of a meat shortage; And, the outlook on American Democracy a year after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US capitol.
Major changes to the testing regime as Omicron surges - PCR tests no longer required to confirm a positive result; We hear from the loved ones of aged care residents about lockdowns, staffing shortages and inadequate access to tests; Also, how did Novak Djokovic get a COVID-19 vaccination exemption to play at the Australian Open?
COVID hospitalisations are climbing across most states, but there's debate about how many of them should be officially counted; We have some vital information about how to manage COVID at home - if you think you're positive - but can't get it confirmed; Also, Australian and Chinese officials make an unusual show of unity ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Prime Minister resists growing calls for rapid tests to be made free nationally, but even those willing to pay can't get their hands on them; We speak with an ICU nurse who's suspected COVID-positive, but under pressure to return to work; And, a warning the economy could be stunted long-term - unless the door is opened more widely to skilled migrants.
As COVID cases keep rapidly climbing and testing systems come under strain, isolation rules are being eased again. But why?; Australia prepares to ring in 2022, though perhaps with a little more caution than usual; And, after two horror years of bushfires, floods and lockdowns, we return to one community that's still finding reasons to remain hopeful.
Amid soaring COVID case numbers, the Government wants to loosen isolation rules and the definition of close contacts; Also we'll hear what it's like on the hospital front line at this crucial point in the pandemic; And, close encounters in space. China complains of orbital near-misses as the problem of space junk gets political.
A warning that testing systems on the east coast are on the brink of collapse; But in the Top End, where vaccination rates in some vulnerable communities remain under 50 percent, there are fears of a looming disaster as Omicron makes its way in; And, a history-making win for Australia in the Ashes test as Scott Boland etches his name into cricket folklore.
Another big testing bungle - almost a thousand more Sydneysiders receive a negative COVID result prematurely; Is it inevitable that every Australian could get Omicron?; And, the Prime Minister signs up for TikTok, despite his earlier criticism of the Chinese-owned social media app. One expert reckons it's not just Australian millennials he's pitching at.
Boosters brought forward: millions of Australians soon to be eligible for a third COVID vaccine, just four months after their second dose.
Covid-19 has forced scores of flight cancellations today, raising fears of the economic fallout.
And child's play for grownups: why parents should get involved with Christmas Day toys
Pre Christmas precautions: mask mandates are back in two states, but is it too late to save the holiday season from further restrictions?; Omicron's already hit short-staffed restaurants forced to close as employees await COVID test results; And, just when things couldn't seem to get any worse, a looming wine shortage?
Long testing lines, rapid tests and booster shots hard to find, but in some good news, there's more evidence Omicron might not be as severe as other strains of COVID.
Governments plead for Australians to stick to their Christmas plans but will people hold their nerve as Omicron cases rise?; and a resounding win for pro-Beijing candidates in the Hong Kong elections, though most of the city's residents stayed at home and didn't vote.
Grief and pain as the names of the five children killed while playing on a jumping castle are released and questions remain unanswered about how it happened.
Advice from a psychologist and trauma expert on how to deal with the Devonport tragedy and an insight into the journey ahead for the young witnesses.
COVID makes its way on to another plane an infected person on a flight to Hobart sees a family holiday cancelled, instead, it's two weeks in isolation, including Christmas.
Growing pressure for COVID vaccine boosters to be offered three months after the second shot, as protection wanes and the virus spreads quickly.
Months after the medicine regulator approved them, why are rapid COVID tests banned in South Australia and WA?
And tech firms race to address a big security flaw in widely used software that's being exploited by hackers.
The biggest daily COVID case count for New South Wales in months, but the number in hospital is relatively low and authorities press ahead with eased restrictions.
Do COVID case numbers still matter since we're meant to be reopening? Epidemiologist Deborah Cromer joins PM with a view on our future as vaccine protection wanes.
And Pop superstar Billie Eilish speaks about the harmful impact of pornography, we'll have advice for parents on the conversations that need to be had.
More than 200 people catch COVID at a Newcastle nightclub, can vaccines still avert a Christmas disaster?
Survivors of abuse by former US gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar, reach a big financial and accountability settlement, former US gymnast Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to blow the whistle, joins PM.
Fire authorities get an upgraded toolkit to predict the speed and behaviour of eucalypt forest fires.
Reunions as Queensland's border restrictions are eased, while West Australians will be free to roam from February 5th.
COVID caution or an invasion of privacy? A South Korean trial will see artificial intelligence and facial recognition tracking COVID positive citizens, what could go wrong? A major disaster declared in the US state of Kentucky after tornadoes tore through, we'll look at climate change and the increasing risk of extreme weather.
Will the states and territories planning a Christmas reopening hold their nerve as COVID infections tick up?
The Prime Minister's confident all five to 11-year-olds who want a COVID vaccine will have it by the time school goes back, but roll-out weary doctors aren't so sure.
There's flooding in the east, while communities in Western Australia are battling bushfires, accusations are flying that we're still ill-prepared.
Evidence mounts that vaccine booster shots will be critical in limiting the spread of the Omicron variant.
The Prime Minister touts success in getting first home buyers into the market, but what about the role of government policy fuelling surging prices?
Claims the NDIS is in crisis, with a woman with advanced Parkinson’s about to run out of funding, advocates are scrambling to make sure she's not left to fend for herself.
Why the COVID outbreak on a Sydney party boat could help us learn more about the Omicron variant and how vaccines will protect us.
Why Russia's test of Western resolve over Ukraine is being watched very closely by China's rulers.
We'll go to Halls Creek in remote Western Australia where an Aboriginal health worker has set a new standard for sporting families, she has five grandsons playing in the AFL.
Nationals MP George Christensen is condemned for appearing on a program that peddles COVID conspiracies and lies. We'll look at the consequences of his actions
China threatens retaliation as the US pulls officials, though not athletes from the Beijing winter Olympics over mass incarceration and torture of China's Uighers, former Socceroo Craig Foster tells PM other countries should join.
More troubling stories from the disability community, an 86-year-old grandmother told by the NDIS she should be the main carer for her disabled granddaughter after a family tragedy.
Queensland to open its border early to vaccinated fellow Australians, despite the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Gladys Berejiklian enjoys the Prime Minister's backing for federal politics and a straw poll in the seat of Warringah reveals plenty of support, despite the corruption inquiry around the former Premier.
And as the Pope, visiting asylum seekers in Greece, condemns “cynical disregard for those on the fringes”, a prominent Afghan public intellectual now safe in the US discusses refugees and the outlook for his Taliban ruled country.
We'll assess Labor's 2030 emissions reduction plan, it's more ambitious than the Coalition, but does it rise to the challenge of climate change?
As authorities in New South Wales try and work out whether Omicron is already spreading in the community, Australia's peak body on vaccines has advised it won't yet bring boosters forward.
On this International Day of People with Disability, we meet Joel and Helen Fernandes who are challenging perceptions about relationships between people with different abilities.
The end of the parliamentary year - sees a Minister stand aside and deny an allegation of abuse during his affair with a staffer.
The Women's Tennis Association halts all tournaments in China and Hong Kong over continuing questions about the safety of Chinese player, Peng Shuai.
And mining the moon - Australian scientists working out how to dig up the moon's surface to make fuel and oxygen for astronauts.
A top United States envoy makes a bold prediction on the China-Australia relationship, suggesting Beijing will now seek re-engagement on Australia's terms.
Former attorney general Christian Porter announces his retirement from politics and Greg Hunt is expected to follow. Meanwhile, politicians consider a landmark report on Parliament's culture of misogyny and abuse.
And new research confirms that when it comes to finding food, seagulls are no birdbrains.