Fifteen dead after a school shooting in Russia by a man wearing a swastika; the federal government looks to reform after the Optus data hack; Australia through to the knockout stages of the women's basketball World Cup.

Italy on track to have its first female prime minister; Kurt Fearnley appointed chairman of the National Disability Insurance Agency and Joseph Tapine signs a four year extension with the Canberra Raiders.

Federal Parliament resumes with cost of living pressures high on the agenda; flooding expected to continue in parts of New South Wales and India beats Australia in the third and final T-20.

Italy's election results soon to be announced, as the polling booths close; Australians encouraged to support the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament; Australia defeats Serbia in the Basketball World Cup.

The opposition unclear on its position in the lead up to the end of the temporary fuel excise cut, Australians with asthma warned to prepare for spring and summer peak thunderstorm season, Anthony Albanese launches soft diplomacy through rugby league.

In this bulletin, Russia defends its invasion of Ukraine to the United Nations General Assembly; the Coalition warns that a poorly designed federal anti-corruption watchdog could deter good people from entering public life; and in sport, Geelong celebrate after last night's premiership win against the Sydney Swans.

In this bulletin, China's support for Russia appears to be slipping after its Foreign Minister call's for a peaceful resolution in the war in Ukraine; the death toll from the sinking of a Lebanese migrants boat reaches 94; and in sport, Penrith defeat South Sydney in the NRL, making it through to the 2022 decider next weekend.

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong calls on China to use its influence to helo end the war in Ukraine, A controversial cashless debit card to become voluntary from next month A tearful farewell to tennis from Roger Federer.

In this bulletin, frantic search unfolds for five-year-old child missing in flood waters; world leaders sound alarm on the effects of climate change; and in sport, Geelong's Max Holmes set to miss the AFL grand final.

In this bulletin, Optus customers warned to watch for suspicious activity after a security breach on personal data; another deadly mosque blast claims lives in Kabul; and in sport, Victorians prepare to once again host the AFL grand final this weekend.