An Australian film shuts down production - as a major actors strike takes place in the United States; concerns a World Health Organisation decision on an artificial sweetener will confuse consumers; and in football, the Matildas beat France 1-0 in their final test before the Women's World Cup.

The appointment of the first ever female governor of the Reserve Bank welcomed; guidelines released to protect consumers from greenwashing and excitement as the Matildas face-off against France in Melbourne.

Michele Bullock to be the next Reserve Bank Governor; Hollywood to see its largest shutdown in four decades, as actors join the writers' strike and the Sydney Swans secure a thrilling two-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Hollywood actors to join the writers strike; Ukraine says it has received cluster munitions, less than a week after the United States announced them; And in football, Australia's final test ahead of Women's World Cup to be played in front of a sell-out crowd.

A cashless gaming trial to get underway in New South Wales, the Commonwealth Bank defends its profitability and Jai Hindley remains in third place after the 11th stage of the Tour de France.

Anthony Albanese leaves NATO after pledging more bushmasters to Ukraine; Huw Edwards named as the suspended BBC presenter and New South Wales wins Origin Game Three.

Huw Edwards named as the suspended BBC presenter; Australia to send more Bushmaster vehicles to Ukraine; And in football, concerns around payments for Women's World Cup players.

Anthony Albanese aims for a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the last day of the NATO summit; An Indigenous man loses his bid for early pension access; A new blow for a former bikie in his martial arts career.

A student dies from the flu in New South Wales; Controversy in the US as a Charles Manson follower released from prison; Queensland looking for a clean sweep in tonight's final State of Origin.

In this bulletin, NATO says Ukraine's membership process will be shortened; a pro-democracy activist reunited with his family in Sydney after four years in a Vietnamese jail; and in football, the Matildas gear up for a world-class match against France ahead of the Women's World Cup.