Wild weather continues to pound the New South Wales mid north coast, with residents on flooding alert; The UK imposes sanctions on Russia without waiting for the US; Australia makes its presence felt at the Margaret River Pro.

An interest rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank; the Liberals and Nationals announce an end to their Coalition agreement; officials from the International Olympic Committee visit Brisbane to discuss plans for 2032 Games.

An interest rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank; the Liberals and Nationals announce an end to their Coalition agreement; officials from the International Olympic Committee visit Brisbane to discuss plans for 2032 Games.

The Nationals will not be forming a coalition with the Liberals, ending a 79-year partnership; the Reserve Bank prepares to hand down its interest rate decision; and in cycling, Isaac del Toro says he is delighted to have made history at Giro d'Italia.

Donald Trump says Russia ‘ready to work’ on Ukraine ceasefire after phone call with Vladimir Putin; Israel orders evacuation of Khan Younis; And in Rugby League; New South Wales confident Payne Haas will play after quad injury called ‘minor’.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister pushes to free Oscar Jenkins during diplomatic talks in Rome, Victoria is on track for its first budget surplus since the pandemic. And in sport, the Maroons claim Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero for their state of origin debuts.

In this bulletin, the European Union suggest strengthening security ties with Australia, the Nationals leader has backed the coalition's nuclear plan. And in Formula One, Oscar Piastri is defeated by Max Verstappen in Italy.

Pope Leo XIV condemns the exploitation of the poor during his inaugural Mass; the Prime Minister to hold talks with world leaders in Rome; and in cycling, Belgian Wout van Aert wins stage nine of the Giro d'Italia.

Two people dead after Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge; Prime Minister to use Pope's inauguration for foreign diplomacy; And in sport, World No.1 golfer Scottie Scheffler ahead in the PGA championship final.

The Opposition says it will support government efforts to free Oscar Jenkins; Israel and Hamas have resumed ceasefire talks in Qatar; And in sport, Oscar Piastri claims pole position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.