Western Australia decriminalises abortion; Opposition leader Peter Dutton accuses the Prime Minister of breaking an election promise; And in sport, The AFL has struck a $2.2 billion pay deal with players.

An inquiry into Australia's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic announced; A delegation of Australian politicians lobby for Julian Assange's release in the US; And in tennis, Australia's chances come to an end in the first women's competition in China since before the pandemic.

In this bulletin, the federal government to announce an inquiry into the handling of the pandemic; Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces agree to a ceasefire; and in sport, Melbourne City's first Asian Champions League game has ended in a goalless draw.

Fugitive Stanley Turvey has been shot dead by police in Victoria, ending a days-long search; Firefighters continue their battle to bring a bushfire on Tasmania's east coast under control; And in rugby, The Wallabies face a tough match against Wales on Sunday.

Two men charged over the alleged murder of a major Sydney crime figure; Welfare payments increased for five million Australians; And in football, Manchester City defend their Champions League trophy with a 3-1 victory.

In this bulletin, Australia expecting its hottest summer for three years; protests in India after Canada accuses New Delhi of murdering one of its citizens; and in football, Spanish players return to the Women's World Cup-winning squad after taking a stand on sexism.

The Bureau of Meteorology declares Australia has entered an El Niño climate pattern, The government calls for respectful debate in the lead up to the Voice to Parliament referendum, And Jack Payne remains in doubt for the Brisbane Lions' preliminary final against Carlton.

Peter Dutton claims Labor party policies are making life difficult for hard-working people, Relations between Canada and India further deteriorate, and Manchester City are confident they will be able to defend their European title.

A Senate inquiry examines the federal government’s decision to block Qatar Airways’s request for extra flights to Australia; a record heatwave puts firefighters on high alert in large parts of the country; and in sport, Melbourne gears up to host big-time ice hockey.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has dismissed the government's nuclear cost estimates, A week-long refugee rights protest is underway, And in Rugby league, the Panthers' star halfback cleared to play in the preliminary final despite a finger injury.