World Politics
Watch: Budgie smugglers, sausages and ballot papers - Aussies hit the polls
In classic Australian fashion, voters lined up in swimwear and paid $6 for democracy sausages as the country decides who will lead. Audio
Five things to know about the Australian election
It shapes as a hard-fought contest between party leaders with sharply contrasting visions for the country.
Reform UK Party wins mayoral and parliamentary post in surge of support
Reform hopes England's local elections will mark the breakdown of a century of domination of British politics by the governing Labour Party and opposition Conservatives.
Australians head to polls with their sights on Trump, living costs
Both major parties have focused on cost-of-living pressures but polls show global uncertainty driven by Trump's stop-start tariffs is a top issue for voters.
'Deadly blockade' leaves Gaza aid work on verge of collapse
Aid workers have described horrific scenes of starving children and fights over water.
Election Day in Australia
Election booths are opening in Australia just under three hours' time. Incumbent Labor leader Anthony Albanese is considered the favourite, but polls can be wrong. Audio
How the US 'war on woke' and women risks weakening its own military capability
Analysis - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security initiative 'woke' and 'divisive'. But history shows soldiers of all stripes have served with honour.
Watch: Are podcasters, not politicians, driving Australia's Gen Z's election interest?
Podcast platforms like Punter's Politics are gaining traction with young Australians disillusioned by traditional media. Audio
Trump sacks security advisor over scandal, moves him to top UN job
The man embroiled in a scandal over a chat group leak has been sacked, President Donald Trump confirms. Audio
Apple expects $1.5 billion hit from Trump's tariffs
Apple shares slipped more than 3 percent in after-market trading despite a better first-quarter result than expected.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 2 May 2025
In today's episode, a massive cleanup is underway after yesterday's extreme weather hitting Wellington and Canterbury, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Australia apparently taking a turn to the left
The blockbuster battle between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton is coming to a head, with the Australian election just one day away. Corinn Dann spoke to Paddy Gower from Sydney. Audio
Dutton hints at Coalition campaign failure as polls show Albanese majority in sight
Pre-polling suggests Labor is on track to retain its majority in the Australian elections. Audio
Labor expected to win AUS election on Saturday
Polls show Labor is expected to win the Australian election on Saturday but it may yet require the support of independent MP's to form an outright majority in Parliament. Corin Dann spoke to Paddy… Audio
Trump advisor out after group chat blunder
U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump Administration. U.S Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Trump bump and the Australian election
Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a U-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leaders.
Australia's election tightly poised
Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a u-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leaders Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
