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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/

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Breakfast Wrap: Israeli Ambassador defends investigation

The Israel Defense Forces this week released its findings into its attacks which killed aid and medical workers in Gaza. The Australian government yesterday expressed outrage that no criminal findings were made in the deaths of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and her World Central Kitchen colleagues. Yesterday, the Israeli Ambassador was called into a meeting with the Foreign Minister - amid…

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The Friday Political Panel

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was in politics.

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'Pathetic', Michael McCormack criticises government over veteran health cap

Nationals MP Michael McCormack has used Question Time this week to criticise the government over the $5000 Veterans' health cap.

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Minister calls for explanation on alleged Brethren election disruption

A parliamentary inquiry looking into the 2025 election will today hear from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

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Skilled migration still critical to Australia's economy, tech sector says

A joint federal parliamentary inquiry into skilled migration is set to hear from the booming technology sector today in Melbourne.

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Russia strikes amid Ukrainian political tension

At least 16 Ukrainians have been killed in overnight Russian strikes, as strikes between the two countries continue to escalate.

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Medecins Sans Frontieres 'outraged' by IDF findings

The IDF found there were mitigating circumstances in both cases involving the killing of MSF staff and their relatives - and won't take further action.

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USS Abraham Lincoln deployed for record breaking nine months

A former US-Navy psychologist explains the impact to those on board.

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Israel's ambassador doesn't rule out reparations for Frankcom family

Yesterday, the Israeli Ambassador was called into a meeting with the Foreign Minister - amid calls for him to be expelled from the country.

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Breakfast Wrap: Australia 'outraged' after Israel closes investigation

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage at Israel's decision to close an investigation on strikes that killed an Australian aid worker and her colleagues. She says the timing is insulting to Zomi Frankcom's family and all Australians, after the government was informed shortly before a public announcement, and on World Humanitarian Day. On The Breakfast Wrap we hear from independent UN…

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Rain won't dampen outback festival Mundi Mundi Bash

A deluge of rain has threatened the start of the annual Mundi Mundi Bash, which brings 15,000 people to the outback city of Broken Hill.

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Changing Australia: Rochelle Courtenay and ending period poverty

Once upon a time in Australia, menstrual products were taxed as non-essential goods.

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AUSTRAC uncovers coordinated mortgage fraud at major banks

In some cases, money from offshore or third parties was used to settle property purchases or make repayments.

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eSafety Commission sends final warning to Roblox

Australia's second-most popular game for children Roblox will have three months to implement safety changes, or risk a Federal Court order.

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Could an oil discovery change the Brazilian election?

Brazil's president has welcomed the discovery of large oil reserves near the Amazon coast despite opposition to drilling in the area from environmentalists.

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Ukraine's President facing renewed pressure to call wartime elections

Martial law prevents wartime elections in Ukraine - but ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is calling for a vote, arguing democracy shouldn't be a "peacetime luxury".

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Israeli Ambassador should go home, says UN Commissioner of Inquiry

The IDF has cleared its personnel of any criminal wrongdoing for a 2024 strike that killed seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.

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Julian Hill: IDF decision not to pursue criminal charges a 'gratuitous insult'

IDF soldiers involved in a strike that killed humanitarian worker Zomi Frankcom and her World Central Kitchen colleagues will not face criminal proceedings.

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IDF decision to clear soldiers involved in strike 'absolutely outrageous', Larissa Waters says

The Greens Leader says sending the Israeli Ambassador home should be 'on the table.'

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Breakfast Wrap: Gambling reforms pass lower house

Labor's gambling advertising bill has officially passed the lower house of parliament. As well as the government and the Shadow Minister for Communications, we hear from two voices not too happy about the bill's passing. One, understandably, representing gambling companies. But the other, a Coalition MP who crossed the floor to vote against the reforms, arguing they didn't go far enough. Then, how…

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South Korea responds to Donald Trump's criticism

South Korea says its government is working closely with the US on a potential military contribution to the Iran War.

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Changing Australia: Hunter Johnson and reshaping what it means to be a man today

How do you define 'masculinity'?

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First-ever National Youth Parliament convenes

The first-ever National Youth Parliament is convening in Canberra this week, bringing together 150 secondary school students from across the country.

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'We've landed in the right spot,' Hastie satisfied with gambling ad reform

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie was one of several MPs to sign a letter calling for the government to strengthen its gambling ad reforms.

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Government to crack down on super switching schemes

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino will appear at the National Press Club today to announce a crackdown on super switching schemes.

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How has footy media handled the Sydney Swans?

Federal politicians, former AFLW players and survivor advocates have criticised football media's framing of the Victoria police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Melbourne. Four Sydney Swans players have been linked to the investigation, although there is no confirmation the four players are directly involved or that they have all spoken to the police. Overnight the Sydney Swans…

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How will the gambling reforms impact wagering services?

Under the proposed legislation is a crackdown of inducements enticing people to gamble, an opt-out of online wagering advertising, and restrictions on advertising.

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Regions brace for slowdown of working holiday visas

Regional tourism groups, farmers and charities are raising concerns over the federal government's decision to pause the visa applications for working holiday-makers from 24 countries.

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman, a US ally, amid Hormuz negotiations

Donald Trump has threatened to blow up the Gulf nation if it "got in the way" of negotiations to broker a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.

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