Australian rescue teams say saving lives is their first priority after a deadly earthquake in Vanuatu; The Opposition criticises the government's economic management; Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior named FIFA men's player of the year.

Three Australian airforce transport planes depart for Vanuatu to help with rescue efforts after a deadly earthquake; The mid-year budget update released; Australia prepares to defend its Rose Bowl title against New Zealand.

Australia deploys aid to Vanuatu after it was struck by an earthquake; Alan Jones set to make his first court appearance today; And in football, a Chelsea player reportedly fails drug test.

Bashar al-Assad makes his first public statement since leaving Syria; Experts issue a warning over the rise of Islamophobia in Australia; And in sport, Australia takes control of third test against India at the Gabba.

Anthony Albanese says no payback deal was struck to release remaining Bali Nine, Appointments announced for the Reserve Bank's new monetary policy board, Tottenham Hotspur soars and Manchester City stumbles in the Premier League.

The Grand Mufti of Australia says Islamophobia must be addressed as police investigate anti-Islam graffiti in Sydney, HSBC Australia sued over its handling of scam claims, and a dramatic draw between Melbourne City and Auckland FC.

The five remaining members of the Bali Nine return to Australia; Four Australians receive support after a suspected alcohol poisoning incident in Fiji; The Sydney Kings deliver a 93-81 NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets

The officer who saved 18 people from the Lindt cafe terrorist breaks his silence ten years on; Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of downward pressures ahead of Wednesday's mid-year budget update; Melbourne City hoping to end Auckland's unbeaten run in the A-League Men.

Australia remembers the Lindt Cafe siege, ten years on; At least 18 Palestinians killed in Gaza; Arsenal miss out as 10-man Liverpool draw at Fulham

Tributes pour in for Former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews who died at 69; South Korea's Prime Minister takes charge as acting president after Yoon's impeachment; Cummins resists calls for four-day Tests despite rapid finishes