Australia welcomes Israel and the Hamas signing the first phase of peace deal; India's Defence Minister visits Australia, as both countries deepen defence ties; and in sport, Matildas coach Joe Montem calls for more investment in A-League Women teams.

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan; an Australian scientist wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; and Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first footballer to reach billionaire status.

A court is set to decide if pro-Palestinian protest at Sydney Opera House will go ahead; A man's been charged with starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fires in January; And in netball, The Diamonds clinch victory in three-game series against South Africa.

More fallout fromn the Optus Triple zero scandal, with the opposition accusing the government of not telling the truth... new research shows women are genetically more likely to get depressed than men... and multiple reports that Australian captain Pat Cummins will not be fit for the start of the Ashes

Revelations Optus e-mailed the wrong government address about its triple zero outage... a renewed partnership between Australia and Singapore... and a bad start to the women's Champions League for three Matildas at Arsenal

Seven Australians who were aboard the Gaza aid flotilla have been released from Israeli prison and deported to Jordan; the new Australian Federal Police Commissioner identifies social cohesion as a major focus under her leadership; and in Tennis, Australian Open organisers announce an event that will see professionals like Carlos Alcaraz face amateur players

In this bulletin, a court to decide whether a pro-Palestine protest will go ahead this weekend at the Opera House, Donald Trump heralds a breakthrough in Gaza peace talks. And in football, historic clubs return as the Australian Championship kicks off this weekend.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape hails the new defence treaty with Australia; reflections on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks; and in rugby league, the Newcastle Yowies win the men's and women's major titles at the Koori Knockout.

At least 16 people injured in shooting at Sydney's inner west, Friend of an Australian activist in Israeli detention claims he's been physically abused by authorities, Ange Postecoglou under pressure at new Premier League side Nottingham Forest after fifth defeat.

A signing ceremony finalises the defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea, new laws imminent on a triple-zero custodian, Broncos star Reece Walsh reveals how he helped his team overcome Melbourne Storm in the grand final.