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The death toll continues to rise on the Indonesian island of Sumatra after the region was devastated by Cyclone Senyar.More than 900 people have been killed in floods and landslides, with more than a million people displaced.We'll head to Indonesia to hear what is planned for the country's cyclone recovery. Then, federal cabinet is expected to consider proposals for an east coast gas reserve today.Plus, we'll find out how to support your child through the social media ban.And 24-year-old Victorian Oscar Piastri has finished second in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leaving him third overall in Formula One the championship. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
What would you do once you were released from prison?Securing housing, getting a job, or even a phone can be complicated and almost impossible for some. Earlier in 2025 we spoke with Eleni Psillakis about her work helping former inmates in this space.In Tasmania, Brendan Sullivan works with men who have been incarcerated to rewrite that statistic, helping them reconnect them with community and improve life and communication skills.Guest: Brendan Sullivan, Building Pathways Manager Men's Resources Tasmania
The death toll continues to rise on the Indonesian island of Sumatra after the region was devastated by Cyclone Senyar.More than 900 people have been killed in floods and landslides, with more than a million people displaced.Sumatran residents are facing severe shortages of supplies with many communities isolated and cut off.Guest: Dave Hodgkin, global shelter technical specialistProducer: Eddy Diamond
A NSW Parks and Wildlife firefighter has died in bushfires in that have impacted the state.The emergency management minister says the federal government has disaster funding arrangements ready for six areas impacted by bushfires.At least 20 homes have been destroyed by fires on the NSW Mid North and Central Coast regions, and have now been brought under control.Guest: Jihad Dib, NSW Emergency Services Minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong are travelling to Washington D.C. today to meet their US counterpartsMr Marles, last week, said the government was "working through" the Pentagon's much-anticipated review into the AUKUS pact and the United States was "completely supportive" of the deal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of a "difficult" summer ahead, after New South Wales firefighters battled multiple blazes over the weekend.The National Council for Fire and Emergency Service has identified increased risk of fires across parts of southern Western Australia and NSW.Guest: Kristy McBain, Minister for Emergency ManagementProducer: Isadora Bogle
Federal Cabinet is expected to consider proposals for an east coast gas reserve today.It comes as the Government is also reportedly considering buying bulk gas to sell at subsidised prices to parts of the domestic market.
Residents of Benin in West Africa have woken up to an attempted coup playing out on state television.But hours after a group of soldiers claimed to have taken over the country, the government said they had been thwarted. So why is West Africa witnessing yet another coup attempt?
It was a question filled with hope: was Oscar Piastri about to become the first Australian to secure a Formula One Championship in 45 years? But it wasn't to be.Earlier this morning, the 24-year-old Victorian finished second in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leaving him third overall in the championship.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has again defended the US military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action "as he sees fit".It comes amid a massive US military build-up in the Caribbean and ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela.
On the 8th of December 2024, Syria's former dictator Bashar al-Assad fled the country after the capital was captured by rebel forces.One year on, more than a million people have returned to Syria, where the new government says it's focused on efforts to rebuild the country — but the situation remains fragile.
Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and stories impacting the lives of all Australians.
The Government has looked to make headway on several key issues this week, including addressing the Briggs' 'jobs for mates' review, and signalling its prepared to update its social media banned list.It comes as the Liberal party prepares to finalise its migration policy and unveil the findings of its election review.
Glenelg golf course in Adelaide is being used as a sanctuary for 500 Olive Perchlets who have just been reintroduced into South Australia after 40 years.
With the social media ban for under-16s just around the corner, teens are already being kicked off some platforms, with Meta removing accounts from Instagram, Threads and Facebook.And as younger Australians prepare for the transition, those in regional and rural areas are worried the ban could have an isolating effect.
Tasmania will get the AFL team it's waited decades for, after state parliament approved a $1.1 billion new Hobart stadium, ending a years-long debate over the project, which the state's Planning Commission said taxpayers couldn't afford.The AFL made the licence contingent on a new stadium, with the Tasmanian Devils now set to join the league in 2028.
Laws restricting social media use to Australians older than 16 will take effect next week... The Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says she has "no confidence" the ban will work amid what she's described as a "totally chaotic" rollout.
Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government is "working through" the Pentagon's much-anticipated review into the AUKUS submarine pact.It comes after Australia announced earlier this week it would reorganise its defence bureaucracy to improve defence spending and speed up delivery of projects.
AI boom or bust? Investors worldwide are hedging their bets, and Australia is in the race with the latest economic growth figures showing the expansion of data centres drove private investment in the September quarter. Australia was already the second-largest destination for investment in data centres last year, attracting $10 billion, with forecasts that the massive computing farms could make up 6 per cent of all electricity demand by the end of this decade. GIL LURIA ... who is the head of technology research at investment firm D.A. Davidson
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Maybe we put weapons on Mexico from China and Russia to learn about senseless wars.
Thank you for giving an interview to a moran. Bring him back again so we can enjoy the graves extending even more in Ukraine while he is safe at home in the U.S.
You wanted to do the interview because you want to say Putin is a liar. A dictator. And gone crazy. You deserve the shit. Ukraine is not corrupt, right? They speak gospel.
This is your man, Australia. He is worth a try .
You mean elites will lose money on the remote control in their palms of their hands to adjust the sun, the wind, the rain, the moon, the stars, the whole weather. They have the remote control and not the universe
Is this what it is?
Garbage
You still got your Al Gore mask on from a century ago
young people can't afford to buy homes, and babies and young kids need early learning/schools in proximity to stable longterm housing.
Garbage
18 months? What is next 4 minutes?
Garbage
In Death Valley, California. U S A
Garbage. None of you are Trump. You all work for your masters. You will get rotten eggs thrown at you. None of you are worth going to jail for. Lightweights.
The guest is a coward. Sending other people to die. There is no way Russia is going to be defeated. That is the reality.
Australia is a dog to America. The United Stares created the threat, then got the other two drag into something they were not to be involved in the first place. Fear. China China China. Russia. Russia. Russia Nearly a thousand military bases all over the world and surrounding countries America does not have control over. Australia, you did not build air defence before. Now you build them now against hypersonic missiles. Do you like fetching the stick back & forth from a command from your master.
Stage my rear end.
The 5 eyes nations have no problem surrounding Russia or China. Why the concern?
There is no one else. The most popular ones are dead or are thrown in jail? Garbage. I hope both of you playing stupid are proud of yourself. We are here because people like being mouthpiece of real evil. Like Putin is evil, and we are so good like America and N.A.T.O.
You mean what the Western countries have been doing for decades to the people of Africa stealing and leaving their garbage at the same time.