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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?