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.

A man arrested and several injured after a public shooting in inner-west Sydney; Five killed by Russian air attacks in Ukraine; And in the NRL, the Broncos win the men's and women's grand finals.

Syrians head to the polls for first election since the fall of Assad regime, Albanese government claims Australia helped lead the way to Gaza peace process, Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 to make it three defeats in a row for the reigning Premier League champions.

Ukraine accuses Russia of drone strike hit on railway station; Melissa McIntosh defends Coalition ‘charter letters’ amid shadow cabinet resignations; And in Rugby League, Payne Haas seeks to understand new Broncos coach Michael Maguire’s winning drive.

The bodies of two women found in Victoria's remote alpine region after blizzard conditions; Israel continues assault on Gaza City despite US President Trump's ceasefire appeal; And in AFL, Premiership forward Brody Mihocek leaves Collingwood for the Melbourne Demons.

Andrew Hastie explains why he quit the Opposition frontbench, Calls for aid workers detained by Israel to be released, And in rugby league, Melbourne Storm prepare for tomorrow night's NRL Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos.

Hamas signals partial acceptance of US Gaza peace plan; DFAT confirms consular help for Australians detained over Gaza aid flotilla; And in golf, Cameron Percy storms to three-shot lead in Jacksonville.

Andrew Hastie quits the Coalition frontbench; Australia still in the dark after several citizens detained by Israel; And in sport, Australia bats first against New Zealand in second Twenty20 International.