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Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and stories impacting the lives of all Australians.

It's a big day for Australian football, with the Socceroos taking on Paraguay at midday in their final World Cup group match. And in Western Sydney, football runs deep.

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

As Senator Pauline Hanson argues against multiculturalism, what do some diverse Australians make of the public debate? 

The pending return of a so-called "ISIS bride" to Australia, comes amid a national debate on multiculturalism - fuelled by surging support for One Nation

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson likened her vision of monocultural Australia to the Socceroos in the Senate earlier this week.

In recent weeks, cost-of-living and housing pressures have fuelled debate about multiculturalism and social cohesion, sparked by comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

A third case of the H5N1 strain was confirmed in a migratory sea bird in South Australia, after two earlier cases were detected in Western Australia

One in three Australian households experiences food insecurity, a problem that has only worsened under cost-of-living pressures.

It's been just over a month since the Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where confirmed cases passed 1100 this week - including 291 deaths.

Two devastating, back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela yesterday, killing at least 188 people and injuring more than 1500.

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

An Australian woman in Syria with links to the Islamic State group, who was issued a Temporary Exclusion Order, will now be allowed to return to Australia.

Australia's domestic intelligence agency has released its annual threat assessment.

An interim report says the bill should pass parliament. 

New data shows the rate of youth detention has risen 8.5% in the last five years.

But counter claims persist over whether Iran will allow inspections of its most sensitive nuclear sites.

The party will be called Community Strong Australia. 

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

As a volunteer at Vinnies, Megan Etheridge saw the many barriers vulnerable women faced to finding work, from stigma to discrimination and even clothing. 

From Olympic glory to tennis triumphs and test cricket white washes, for 30 years there's been one man bringing you up to speed with the world of sport — and doing it with style.Today we're celebrating three decades of Warwick Hadfield waxing lyrical about AFL rounds, swimming, even curling and everything in between.

After securing a deal with the Greens, the governments tax changes are expected to pass parliament. 

Yesterday, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor refused to say whether or not he supports multiculturalism.

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says Australia is experiencing a housing market correction amid low auction clearance rates.

Karl Stefanovic, one of the country's highest paid television personalities has sat down with one of the most divisive anti-immigration voices in the UK, far-right, anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson.The interview was published online last night, but has since been pulled from the show's accounts. 

"A state, working families can afford", that's how NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey described what drove decisions in the state budget announced yesterday.

Australia's chemical regulator has approved the use of the controversial herbicide paraquat. 

Forecasters are predicting it could turn into one of the longest heatwaves in recent years.

The exemption is expected to provide Iran with a major windfall.

Sir Keir Starmer has become the sixth British prime minister to leave office in the past 10 years.It paves the way for newly-elected MP Andy Burnham to vie for the top job, following last week's by-election victory. We get the views from across Westminster on a monumental day in British political history. From the journalists covering the developments at Downing street, then inside Keir Starmers camp, with his former political director, and one of the backbenchers who's stood by his side. We also hear from a Conservative peer in the House of Lords, who's also handily a polling analyst.Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Dr Sally Morgan is the founder of the Hope Co-Operative. 

The government is expected to introduce gambling reform laws this sitting fortnight. 

The former Greater Manchester mayor is the favourite to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

That's according to a new survey from the Lowy Institute, which also reveals a pessimistic outlook on the country's economic future.

The Israeli Prime Minister says Israel is not a party to the MOU and that Israeli troops will remain in Lebanon.

Sir Keir Starmer announced he's quitting less than two years after winning power in a landslide election.

UK Labor MP John Slinger says Sir Keir Starmer's resignation is a 'sad thing.'

Sir Keir Starmer has become the sixth British prime minister to leave office in the past 10 years.

The deadly H5N1 bird flu has officially been detected for the first time on mainland Australia.The highly contagious variant - which has now reached every continent - has devastated wildlife populations overseas.We hear from Australia's Chief Veterinary Office.Then, Labor Senator Deborah O'Neill discusses last week's a fiery Senate inquiry testimony from former KPMG boss Andrew Yates. And we look at the political uncertainty facing the future of Keir Starmer's Prime Ministership. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Granny Grommets was created in 1999 in Albany, Western Australia. 

Australia has just seen off the longest night of the year.

Australians are losing almost half-a-billion dollars each year due to problems with digital services. 

The disease was found in a migratory seabird at Cape Le Grand national park near Esperance, WA.

Michelle Rowland says the applications are part of a 'reset and refresh' of the NACC. 

This sitting fortnight, the government is focused on pushing their tax changes through parliament. 

KPMG is embroiled in a series of allegations over the misuse of confidential client information to win more business.

Sir Keir Starmer is widely expected to resign or lay out a timetable for his departure as early as today.

But US President Donald Trump has threatened to restart strikes on Iran for its support of Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

The Iranian military says it has closed the Strait again - in response to Israel's latest attacks in southern Lebanon.

The federal government has unveiled carve-outs to its proposed capital gains tax changes, following complaints from business groups and start-ups.A 50% capital gains concession for small businesses will be expanded to all those with a turnover up to 10 million dollars, and there will also be carve outs for startups and discretionary testamentary trusts. So how is the federal Treasurer defending the change?Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.