Radio National Breakfast

Israel and Iran appear to have backed away from further strikes overnight, but warn they are ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. 

Nicotine consumption is on the rise - up some 40% from 2017 to 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

He was a renowned pathologist and a pioneer in melanoma research. But through his brain cancer diagnosis, Professor Richard Scolyer took Australians on a journey of hope and tenacity.

The former Australian of the Year has died at the age of 59.

We hear from one of his old footy mates, ex-Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman and the Governor General Sam Mostyn. 

And another of today's King's Birthday Honours recipients Fran Kelly drops in.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Fran Kelly has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to broadcast journalism and social justice.

From the time Barbara Woodhouse was a student and saw a video of surgical procedure which involves separating the jaw, she knew that's what she wanted to do.

Almost 100,000 people will flock to the MCG for the annual Big Freeze event, in part to pay tribute to the late former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher.

Pat Turner has dedicated her life to advancing the wellbeing and self-determination of First Nations peoples and communities — most notably in helping negotiate the national agreement on Closing the Gap.

The federal government has signed a $72 million contract with a German defence manufacturer to make Australian-made ammunition.

He was a renowned pathologist who was a pioneer in melanoma research. But through his brain cancer diagnosis, Professor Richard Scolyer took Australians on a journey of hope and tenacity.

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking Tehran's first attack on Israel since the fragile ceasefire was announced in early April.