Radio National Breakfast

A fortnight ago, ABC News boss Justin Stevens announced his resignation after 19 years with the organisation.

The Senate committee hearings into the government's overhaul of the NDIS begin later today. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in North Korea after almost seven years to restrengthen ties with regime leader Kim Jong Un. 

So what does this have to do with Moscow, and is North Korea's nuclear progress up for discussion?

Three days have been set aside for the hearings, with the committee expected to report back next week.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary event to criticise several nation's migration policies. 

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.