Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds bilateral talks with Indonesia's President; Hopes fade in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia; New South Wales wins the women's State of Origin Series.

In this bulletin, Larissa Waters is named Greens Leader and the Coalition picks its front bench, police search for a man who attacked two immigration workers in Sydney. And in NRL, a high-profile TV executive becomes the first CEO of the Bears.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister focuses on defence in Indonesia as the Coalition meets to divvy up Opposition portfolios, Vladimir Putin confirms Russian representatives will see Volodymr Zelenskyy in Turkey today. And in sport, the PGA championships kick off today, with former Aussie number 1 Jordan Day on the comeback tour.

US President Donald Trump signs defence and investment deals with Qatar; The Prime Minister to meet his Indonesian counterpart in Jakarta; And in football, Matilda's captain Sam Kerr misses more games due to injury.

Wage growth continues to rise at above expected levels... the UN issues a grave warning about Gaza... and hopes the fresh spotlight on racism in the AFL could be a watershed moment for the code.

An Australian believed to have been killed fighting in Ukraine... Penny Wong says Russia's military flirtation with Indonesia doesn't concern Australia, as Anthony Albanese heads to Jakarta... and Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi gets released by Portsmouth

US President Donald Trump announces he will lift sanctions on Syria as he embarks on a tour of the Middle East; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to Indonesia on his first international trip since the election; The AFL appeals for unity in the fight against racism.

A woman charged after a deadly Toowoomba fire; Sussan Ley makes her first public comments as Liberal leader, as the new Labor government is sworn in; Australian players weighing a return to the Indian Premier cricket League.

Australia welcomes a ruling that Russia is responsible for the downing of MH17; Sussan Ley the new leader of the Liberal party; The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service cuts ties with the Melbourne Storm NRL team.

An Israeli American hostage released by Hamas Tim Wilson rules himself out of today's Liberal leadership contest, And in football, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confirmed as the next coach of Brazil.