The federal government promises childcare changes are just the beginning... Donald Trump claims Washington is now safe after his intervention... and in the AFL, coach Mathew Nicks admits the Izak Rankine scandal shows the Adelaide Crows have work to do on their culture

Security cameras on the way to childcare centres across the country... Australia joins international allies in rebuking Israel over its plan to build illegal settlements in the West Bank... and Olympian Corey Toole picked to make his debut for the Wallabies

Israel to resume negotiations for the release of hostages in Gaza; Treasurer Jim Chalmers thanks participants of productivity summit for reform directions; And in AFL, the league's chief Andrew Dillon acknowledges more efforts are needed to counter homophobia.

In this bulletin, the UN Secretary General's last-ditch appeal for a ceasefire, as Israel prepares to takeover Gaza City, New South Wales SES responds to more than 500 incidents, as rain drenches parts of the state. And in boxing, Nikita Tszyu makes a much-anticipated comeback to the ring.

In this bulletin, calls by Victoria for Australia to follow its lead on child safety reform, with a national overhaul, torrential rain to continue across parts of New South Wales and south-east Queensland, And in Rugby League, Canberra Raiders Simi Sasagi says tomorrow's match against Panthers will be a test ahead of the final’s series.

Israeli begins the first stages of its assault on Gaza City, The final day of the productivity roundtable set to begin, with a focus on budget sustainability and tax reform, Dylan Shiel is set to play one last game for Essendon tonight against Carlton at the MCG.

Anthony Albanese says he doesn't take Benjamin Netanyahu's attack personally... the productivity roundtable in Canberra talks better regulation around much-needed home construction...and Australia's best Indigenous netball talent gathers in Melbourne

Anthony Albanese's colleagues come to his defence after he's attacked by Benjamin Netanyahu... business says new A-I laws aren't needed on the second day of the productivity roundtable... and, in rugby union... Australia expecting more out of the South African kicking game in this weekend's rematch in Cape Town.

Israel's prime minister accuses his Australian counterpart of betraying Australia's Jewish community, The federal government will spend $1.3 billion on new counter-drone measures, The AFL launches a new Cultural Diversity Action Plan for Game Development.

The federal government stands it by its position on Palestinian statehood in the face of Israel's retaliation.. a desperate plea to locate mother of a newborn found dead in a Perth drain... and Sam Konstas says he still loves cricket, despite his rollercoaster ride in the national side.