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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
Spain, China and Russia have condemned the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, calling it a violation of international law.
The Albanese Government has announced a day of reflection will be held on Sunday for victims of the Bondi attack, the Commonwealth will also launch a firearms buy-back scheme, in response to the shooting.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a crackdown on hate speech and those who call for violence, in a series of laws proposed to tackle antisemitism.
A second day of mourning is well underway for the victim's of Bondi shooting. Amid the shocked disbelief - and anger - there is hope among those who want to see the community come together to overcome hatred.
As the nation's health ministers battle with the Commonwealth today for extra hospital funding, new figures show more than 3,000 aged care patients are stranded in public hospitals.
A re-trial has been ordered for former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn over the alleged murder of Carol Clay in Victoria's high country in 2020, with a panel of three judges today setting aside his conviction.
It's the last rates decision of the year today, and with inflation still unwieldy, families, trying to save their dollars this Christmas may be disappointed.
The Federal Health Minister has promised to introduce a new bill in parliament to help take the sting out of pricey private health coverage, following a report from Australia's peak medical body that private health insurance is failing to deliver value for money.
The east coast energy grid is not ready for the closure of coal-fired power plants, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator, bringing a heightened risk of blackouts.
The death toll in the Hong Kong tower blaze is now 94, amid questions over the city's widespread use of combustible bamboo in construction - could it mark the end of the centuries old building tradition?
The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.