The ABC's East Asia Correspondent, Bill Birtles, joins The World Today to discuss the ramifications of yesterday's high level meeting between Australia an China, after a two-year hiatus.

Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern have been locked in talks in Sydney this morning, as they look to strengthen ties across the Tasman.

The Government's energy plan - can it generate enough electricity to stave off price spikes and will it help the transition to renewables?

Energy Ministers meet as the gas crisis places pressure on industry and households. Will they come up with a solution as prices rise and temperatures drop?

A crackdown on Italian Mafia syndicates flooding the country with drugs and laundering billions of dollars - is Australia seen as a 'candy store' for organised crime?

What can be done to curb Australia's spiralling gas prices, as inflation continues to rise?

Australia's energy crisis. Prices are up and domestic supply is down. Are we sending too much gas off shore, and what can the Federal Government do?; US President Joe Biden makes his strongest appeal yet for action on gun control, in the wake of the Texas school shooting;

And, crowds take to the streets of London, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Pressure mounting on the federal government to intervene in the gas market and curb soaring power bills. What is driving the energy crisis?;

A record number of women appointed to Federal Labor's cabinet. You'll hear from author, journalist and former head of the Office of the Status of Women, Dr Anne Summers ;

And coal vs koalas. Conservationists fight to protect a koala habitat.

Labor's new frontbench team sworn-in at Government House in Canberra. What will be the priorities for the Albanese government?

Labor chooses its new front bench team as the Albanese government takes office and sets its priorities; Foot and mouth disease spreads in Indonesia. What does it mean for Australian livestock producers?; And the Chinese government fails to secure a regional economic and security deal in the Pacific. How has the news been received in China?