Australia's social media ban for children under 16 is now in effect and mental health services are prepared for an increase in demand.

The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent.

The Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed today the government's $300 power bill subsidy program will end this month as planned.

In Tasmania, AFL fans are celebrating the state Parliament's approval of a new Hobart stadium which means the dream of a state team in the competition will soon be realised.

The Australian Government has announced a new package of military support for Ukraine, totalling $95 million.

After months of uncertainty, it appears the AFL stadium planned for Hobart is about to get the go-ahead, with another Independent state MP declaring their support.

The Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh has announced the Federal Government is establishing an inquiry into sexual violence in the Australian military as recommended by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.  

The Federal Government has announced a major revamp of the Defence Department.

In Hong Kong, rescuers are searching desperately for any survivors of the shocking fires that tore through seven apartment buildings, but the death toll is rising.

In Hong Kong, authorities believe a construction company may be responsible for the massive apartment tower blaze that appears to have killed hundreds of people.