Immigration hits record May intake as numbers keep climbing, backpacker killer Bradley John Murdoch dies at 67 from throat cancer. Plus, UK schoolgirl sent home for wearing a Union Jack dress on culture day.

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Anthony Albanese has his meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing, as China lays down the communist law with our media. Plus, the reckless renewables rollout runs into more problems.

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The Prime Minister’s six-day China odyssey, how much kowtowing will he do? Plus, back at home, we continue to see the disturbing results of Labor’s lack of leadership in confronting antisemitism.

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Universities and artists to lose funding under new antisemitism plan, CSL chair urges Albanese to tweak PBS to dodge Trump’s pharma tariffs. Plus, European court finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 over Ukraine.

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Albanese government risks losing key industry as Trump threatens 200 per cent tariffs, Tony Abbott says it’s hard to know where Labor stands on dictatorship versus democracy. Plus, Albanese set to unveil antisemitism plan within days.

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NSW Liberals weigh US-style primaries to rebuild grassroots and boost female candidates, Sussan Ley backs 15-point plan to combat rising antisemitism. Plus, Trump hits imports with tariffs of up to 40 per cent as nations receive tax letters.

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Erin Patterson found guilty on all three counts of murder, Albanese raises eyebrows in Washington after distancing from US in John Curtin speech. Plus, doubts grow over offshore energy costs compared to onshore options.

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Labor's latest bizarre backflip, childcare advocates want men banned from the industry. Plus, climate activists plan to hold a three-day training camp to prepare for a blockade. 

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Penny Wong comes home empty-handed after failing to secure a meeting for the PM and Donald Trump, the radical proposals out of the Victorian premier's truth-telling process. Plus, a major win for Australian free speech. 

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Chris Bowen appears to have had an energy epiphany, the PM pins his hopes on a series of upcoming summits for that elusive meeting with Donald Trump and we discuss the Federal Court ruling of a Sydney 'hate preacher'. 

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