FIVEAA News Briefing

Kyiv under fire for the first time in months

A boy and girl attacked by a sea lion north of Perth

A man to be extradited to NSW over the death of a boy in QLD

NBL star Todd Blanchfield celebrates game 350 with a win

Royalists outraged at the latest storyline in The Crown

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Several explosions have rocked the Ukrainian city of Kyiv during the morning peak.

A new independent office will be set up to scrutinise defence spending.

Australian households facing massive electricity price hikes next year as we transition to renewable energy.

In sport, the Kangaroos have held their first training session in England ahead of their World Cup opener against Fiji.

And in entertainment, Madonna's latest Tik Tok post has everyone talking!

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The Federal Government ready to step in to help NSW flood crisis

Concerns about a big jump in people needing help amid rise in cost of living

A fairy tale finish for Holden at the Bathurst 1000

The Rock says no to a run for the US Presidency

Stevie Nicks releases a song to raise aid for Ukraine

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While the immediate three of rain has passed, flood warnings remain in place for Queensland, NSW and Victoria

A key supply route between Russia and Crimea bombed, killing three people

A payrise for some of Australia's key industries

Rain sees the Top 10 Shootout at Bathurst cancelled

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More than 60 flood alerts are in place across NSW as Victoria cleans up from heavy downpours

Police in WA introduce a self-administered test kit for victims of drink spiking

Nobel Peace Prize winners announced

The A-league season kicks off

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The Prime Minister says there will not be any changes to 'Stage Three' tax cuts, despite budget challenges.

A court has been told the husband of journalist Lisa Wilkinson negotiated a $325,000 advance for Brittany Higgins to write a book about her alleged rape.

The government has offered Australia's condolences to the families of those killed in Thailand's mass-murder.

In sport, Nick Kyrgios will face America's Taylor Fritz in the quarter finals of the Japan Open.

And in entertainment news, Justin Bieber pulls the pin on his November tour of Australia.

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Dozens dead, after a shooting and stabbing rampage in Thailand

Fears for asthma and allergy sufferers in Victoria

Fresh hope for less invasive treatment for sleep apnoea 

Cameron Munster reveals his NRL playing future

Kevin Spacey back in court

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Federal police have made an arrest over an SMS scam targeting victims of the Optus data breach.

Brittany Higgins says she felt pressured to drop her rape complaint because it could pose a 'political problem for the Liberal Party with women'.

WA's Health Department is being accused of a cover-up after a man was put into a body bag while still alive.

In sport, conditions at Mount Panorama are expected to worsen ahead of this weekend's Bathurst 1000, with up to 30 mills of rain predicted.

And in entertainment news, Britney Spears has bared all on a beach in Hawaii.

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Communities in NSW, QLD, Tasmania and Victoria all being lashed by wild weather

Carnage continues in Ethiopia, with continued fighting between federal and regional governments 

Space X launches first mission with an indigenous woman at the helm

Latrell Mitchell disappointed he didn't see any NRL scouts at Koori Knockout

Alec Baldwin settles a lawsuit with the family of shot cinematographer 

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A senior Labor minister admits the federal government has considered potential changes to the "STAGE 3" tax cuts, amid fears they are un-affordable.

The jury in the Brittany Higgins trial has heard how she broke down at work in the days following her alleged rape at Parliament House.

ALDI has been ordered to pay up to $10M in unpaid wages to workers at its distribution centres. 

In sport, a soccer fan has been banned for life from attending Football Australia games after being filmed making a fascist salute.

And in entertainment, shocking claims emerge in the court battle between Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

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