Radio National Breakfast

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators yesterday that the Iran war has cost the US 37.5 billion-dollars so far.

The NT government has passed its child protection law reforms in a late-night sitting of parliament, as critics warn they will weaken a key national standard to protect Indigenous children.

SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle says "its unforgivable to make decisions that you know will unfairly impact and damage children for the rest of their lives. The most vulnerable children in the country."

More from Ms Liddle on today's episode of the Breakfast Wrap.

Then, NSW Premier Chris Minns talks One Nation, and the former Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein takes on a new role as Chair of the Australian Multicultural Council. 

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

As one of six children to a single mother, growing up, Rosemarie Milsom, was used to navigating challenges. 

Mary Aldred is speaking at the National Press Club today alongside Rohan Pike and Dr Nick Coatsworth. 

Pauline Hanson has returned from a UK trip - and defended her interview with the far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Critics say the legislation weakens the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle. 

Mr Trump says the new duties are in response to what he calls Canada's unfair discrimination against American products. 

British firm Revolut has won an unrestricted banking licence from the financial regulator. 

In 2024, Peter Gutwein walked hundreds of kilometres to emphasise the contribution migrants have made to Australia.

It follows days of escalations and strikes from the United States as Iran continues to also target American military bases across the region.