Arts and storytelling are key tools being used to accelerate efforts to increase disability representation and inclusion. Advocates have come together for a festival to celebrate Disability Pride with the aim of showcasing ways to move forward.

The Queensland government has accepted all eight recommendations from an independent review into the home education unit. The regulatory review, conducted last year, followed widespread opposition by Queensland's homeschooling community to the previous state government's attempts to enforce the Australian curriculum on homeschooling students.

The Australian share market has finished the week in the red; mining and gold stocks dragged the ASX-200 down as the iron ore price fell below US$100. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Medallion Financial Group’s managing director Michael Wayne.

President Trump triggers MAGA mutiny over Epstein files, Japan’s far-right gains ground after an historic election upset, and pressure mounts on Israel as Gaza edges closer to famine. Plus, a climate court ruling shakes up global accountability, and New Delhi's diplomatic imposter.

Fighting has erupted along the border of Thailand and Cambodia as old tensions over territorial disputes boil over into a rare but deadly conflict. Thousands have evacuated on both sides as foreign leaders call for peace between the neighbours.

Community groups say swim programs designed to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are gaining popularity. Winter is the ideal time to improve swimming skills and water safety awareness, ahead of the warmer weather. Swim teachers aiming to bring down the drowning death toll during Australia’s Summer months.

The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.

The Australian share market has closed 0.3% down following a soft session. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, the CEO of Deep Data Analytics, who says overseas trade developments are having an impact on investor behaviour. Plus, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warns it could take longer to tame underlying inflation in her annual address to the Anika Foundation.

The International Court of Justice has delivered a historic ruling on international climate obligations, opening the door for possible reparations. After a lengthy campaign led by law students in Pacific Island nations, the world's top court has declared individual states have a legal duty to tackle climate change.

Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, with Ukraine demanding a full ceasefire as a basis for further diplomacy. While both sides signal limited cooperation, key issues such as a potential leaders’ summit and the fate of civilians remain unresolved.