Radio National Breakfast

From befriending gorillas in the forests of Rwanda to capturing never-before-seen footage of Blue Whales deep beneath the ocean, Sir David Attenborough has become synonymous with the natural world.

Across a career spanning more than seventy years, he's transformed the way we see the planet - not just as a place of wonder, but as something fragile and in need of protecting.

Today the beloved English broadcaster and natural historian is celebrating 100 years on this earth and a lifetime of achievements.

• GUEST: Mike Gunton, Creative Director BBC Natural History Unit
• PRODUCER: Brooke Young

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US and Iran had had "good talks" and he was confident a deal could be reached in the next few days - so, is there a deal? It's been reported that the two sides are closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting some US sanctions on Iran's economy and placing a moratorium on Iran's nuclear enrichment program.

• GUEST: Alan Eyre, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute and former US career diplomat who was a senior member of President Obama's negotiating team for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook

Hundreds have gathered at vigils around the country last night to pay their respects to Kumanjayi Little Baby.

The memorials mark one week since the five-year old girl's body was found at a town camp near Alice Springs.

The central Australian town has been in deep mourning since her death and last night, community members and family gathered for a candlelight vigil dressed in the little girl's favourite colour pink. 

• GUEST: Catherine Liddle, CEO of SNAICC 
• PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond 

Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 has died at the age of 87. 

Known for pioneering rolling 24-hour news coverage, he reshaped how audiences around the world consume news media. 

We hear from one of the people there at the birth of CNN, the first Australian CNN anchor Peter Ford. 

Then, what's the latest on the 13 Australians with ties to former Islamic State fighters due to arrive in Australia today? We'll hear from the Greens. 

And the Federal Government answers our questions as it tries to strike a major pact with Fiji. 

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

A warning that this story discusses family and domestic violence.

Leaving a violent relationship can be a difficult and dangerous decision — even with the increase in domestic violence support.

More than a decade ago, Rachael Lloyd and her twin toddlers fled her own situation and was thrown into a world of unknowns.

The guiding light, she says, was her case manager — a resource she's now committed to providing others.

Guest: Rachael Lloyd, founder and CEO of Lokahi Foundation

Yesterday, the government announced a deal with Fiji on fuel - and said the two nations are in the final stages of a new security treaty.

• GUEST: Pat Conroy, Minister for Pacific Island Affairs 
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

Regional communities from Queensland to Victoria have expressed dismay at the decision by the federal government to axe funding for the Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail project beyond the New South Wales town of Parkes.

The decision comes amid concern the project could cost more than 45 billion-dollars to complete.

• GUEST: Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 has died at the age of 87. 

Known for pioneering rolling 24-hour news coverage, he reshaped how audiences around the world consume news media. 

This week marks six months until the US midterm elections - with President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran threatening to become a liability for Republicans.

Polling conducted by ABC News US, The Washington Post and Ipsos found the President's disapproval rating has hit a new high.

The numbers were driven by the President's leadership on the Iran war - as well as economic issues like the cost of living and inflation.

Congressional insiders say Republicans are getting anxious that they could be facing a wipe out if things don't improve before November.

• GUEST: Megan Messerly, White House Reporter at Politico
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook, Eddy Diamond

Ted Turner - the founder of CNN - has died overnight at the age of 87.

He was the media mogul who - nearly 50 years ago - invented the concept of 24-hour news.

• GUEST: Peter Ford, the first Australian to anchor CNN and founder of Control Bionics
• PRODUCER: Luke Siddham-Dundon and Katie McAllister