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US says Israel has begun a ground invasion into Lebanon; Australia's first Special Envoy To Combat Islamophobia appointed; Nelson Asofa-Solomona [[uh-soffa solla-moaner]] to miss Sunday's N-R-L Grand Final through suspension.

Greater scrutiny promised after reports of Hezbollah flags at an Australian rally; Fears the death toll from a category four hurricane in the US will rise again; Australia wins its one day international series against England.

Australia says escalating Mideast tensions will have economic and social consequences; Business as usual for Qantas as flight engineers go on strike; Australia's cycling team on top of the world championship medal table in Zurich.

In this bulletin, Hezbollah confirms one of its senior commanders was killed in the Israeli air strike which killed its leader; a new survey reveals it's getting more expensive to see a GP; and in cricket, Captain Mitch Marsh out of the one-day international decider against England.

Penny Wong says concerns over escalations in Lebanon are mounting; Joe Biden says the assassination of Hezbollah's leader provides a measure of justice and in rugby, the Wallabies are focusing on being more competitive.

Activists gather in Sydney to mark 10 years since the birth of Hong Kong's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement, Australians urged to reduce their food waste, Brisbane Lions celebrate their grand final win with fans.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in an Israeli air bombardment of Beirut, Israel’s attacks across Lebanon displace more than 200,000 civilians, The Lions dominate the Swans to win the AFL grand final.

Penny Wong declares the need for a clear pathway to Palestinian statehood; Israel continues strikes across Lebanon as calls for a ceasefire mount and Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona hit with four game ban ahead of the N-R-L grand final.

Israel continues its air bombardment of residential areas of Lebanon's capital, Hurricane Helene kills at least 40 in the United States, Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati ruptures his ACL in World Cup qualifier blow.

Israel has bombed a densely-populated residential area of Lebanon's capital Beirut, Actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89 in London, Melbourne Storm secures a spot in the 2024 NRL Grand Final.