Australia's economic growth slows; The Trump adminstration proposes more tariffs on goods from 60 countries; And in AFL, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the Western Bulldogs will be hard to beat on Friday night.

Australian troops to be sent to Poland to train Ukrainian soldiers; Former Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley quits the party, alleging a toxic culture; Australia levels its one-day cricket series against Pakistan.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio under fire from Democratic senators over Iran policy; Mixed reactions from business and unions on the Fair Work wage decision; And in sport, The Socceroos settle into their World Cup base camp.

Treasurer welcomes a move to boost Australia's minimum wage; funding to fast track an Ebola vaccine; Aryna Sabalenka progresses at the French Open.

Millions of Australia's lowest-paid workers are set to get a raise; Hezbollah and Israel agree to a partial de-escalation; Serena Williams confirms her comeback to professional tennis

In this bulletin, the US president contacts Hezbollah in unprecedented step in negotiations, signs Australian house prices set to fall after a 30-year upswing. And in football, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic backs the youngsters in choosing his World Cup squad.

Coalition concedes it has work to do as One Nation continues to surge in the polls; tributes for a three-year-old killed in a Melbourne house fire; the Matildas prepare for the Women's World Cup.

Coalition not concerned by poll showing increase in primary support for One Nation; Queensland premier defends Olympic stadium project amid protests; Australian Jai Hindley makes history at the Giro d'Italia.

New polling shows One Nation is now Australia's most popular political party; Israel's military captures a strategic site in southern Lebanon as it expands its ground offensive; and in cycling, Jonas Vingegaard wins the Giro d'Italia.

New polling shows One Nation is now Australia's most popular political party; Israel's military captures a strategic site in southern Lebanon as it expands its ground offensive; and in cycling, Jonas Vingegaard wins the Giro d'Italia.