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FIVEAA News Briefing
FIVEAA news flash briefing brings you the latest Australian and World news, from politics to sport and entertainment headlines.
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FIVEAA News BriefingFederal Opposition to Force Bondi Royal Commission
Reports the opposition will force the government's hand on Bondi probe Venezuela's President to face court in US, following capture England on track in the…
FIVEAA News BriefingTrump Takes Control of Venezuela
The USA has raided Venezuela capturing the embattled country's leader Sports stars join calls for Royal Commission into Bondi attack Mission to free trapped…
FIVEAA News BriefingBondi Killers Stood Up by ISIS Before Terror Attack
The gunmen behind the Bondi attack were left waiting almost a month in the Philippines for so called 'terror trainers' who never showed Liberal backbenchers…
FIVEAA News BriefingA fire at a Swiss ski resort kills 40 and injures 115 during New Year’s celebrations.
A 19-year-old has been charged after a firecracker allegedly sparked a major bushfire in PERTH. Deadly surf has claimed multiple lives across NEW SOUTH WALES…
FIVEAA News BriefingMillions Turn Out to Celebrate New Year
Revellers across the country have welcomed in 2026 with a bang Fireworks drama as rogue shells spark blazes Federal government brings in a raft of new laws for…
FIVEAA News BriefingA former Aussie test cricketer is in a serious condition in a BRISBANE hospital
Severe Tropical Cyclone Hayley has been downgraded to a category two system. NORTH QUEENSLAND'S flood emergency has claimed its first life. New Year's Eve…
FIVEAA News BriefingCyclone warnings in Western Australia with authorities urging people to act now
Bushfire warnings in Perth's south as fires ramp up in parts of COOLOONGUP, SAFETY BAY, WAIKIKI and WARNBRO. A teenage boy is in custody after a wild night in…
FIVEAA News BriefingFamilies of Jewish victims of the BONDI shooting call for a royal commission
Grieving families of Bondi victims call for royal commission. US President meets with Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss peace plan. A man charged with murder…
FIVEAA News BriefingCricket Australia Facing 10 Million Dollar Loss over Boxing Day Test
Cricket fans are set to be refunded after the fourth ashes test lasted just two days Russia launches fresh attack on Ukraine as President Zelensky arrives in…
FIVEAA News BriefingPolice Brace for Violence at Cronulla Protest
There are fears an illegal protest organised at Cronulla beach could descend into violence Penny Wong apologises in the wake of Bondi attack Delicate operation…
FIVEAA News BriefingStrong Support Emerges For Tougher Visa Screening Measures After Bondi Attack
New Poll Reveals Strong Support for Tougher Approach on Visa Screening Following Bondi Terror Attack King Charles Calls for Unity and Reconciliation in Annual…
FIVEAA News BriefingPolitical Leaders Call For Unity in Christmas Messages
The Prime Minister and Opposition Leaders Share Messages of Hope and Unity in Nationwide Christmas Messages Tough Laws on Guns and Protests Pass NSW Parliament…
FIVEAA News BriefingNew Poll Reveals Overwhelming Support for Tougher Gun Laws
New Survey Reveals Majority of Aussies Back Tougher Gun Reforms Accused Bondi Gunman Spends First Night in Prison Ahead of Court Hearing Next Year The UK…
FIVEAA News BriefingThousands Honour Bondi Terror Attack Victims at Overnight Vigil
Bondi Terror Attack Victims Honoured at Bondi Beach Overnight The PM Thrashes Out Details of New Gun Laws and Hate Speech Reforms in Canberra Today Organisers…
FIVEAA News BriefingAustralia Reflects a Week on from Bondi Attack
The Prime Minister will attend a service at Bondi Beach to mark a week since the horror terror attack Calls for a national Royal Commission into the shooting…
FIVEAA News BriefingLifeguards Gather at Bondi for Silent Vigil
Mourners and lifesavers have held three minutes silence to remember the terror attack victims Teenager who was shot in Bondi breaks silence on shielding…
FIVEAA News BriefingPM Visits AFP and ASIO HQ for Briefing on Bondi Beach Terror Investigations
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the Federal Police and ASIO headquarters in Canberra in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The Federal…
FIVEAA News BriefingTactical Police Swoop On Group Travelling To Bondi
Seven men arrested in Sydney's south west amid reports a violent act was possibly being planned. Another three victims of the Bondi terror attack laid to rest…
FIVEAA News BriefingPM Admits He Could Have Acted Sooner On Anti Semitism Concerns
Anthony Albanese has admitted he's "not perfect" and could have acted sooner on anti semitism concerns. The Opposition calls for Parliament to be recalled to…
FIVEAA News BriefingYoungest Victim Of Terror Attack To Be Farewelled
The funeral will be held today for the youngest victim of the Bondi Terror Attack An interfaith service was held overnight as the community continues to mourn…
FIVEAA News BriefingFamily Of Youngest Bondi Terror Attack Victim Join Mourners At Vigil
The family of 10-year-old Matilda join mourners at a vigil for the Bondi Terror Attack victims The surviving gunman wakes from his coma Hero of the mass…
FIVEAA News BriefingAuthorities Confirm Bondi Terror Attack Inspired By Islamic State
Home-Made ISIS Flag and Explosives Found In Car Of Father And Son Terrorists. NSW Parliament To Be Recalled Before Christmas To Pass Gun Law Reform. 17-Hundred…
FIVEAA News BriefingVigils Held Across The Country
Vigils have been held in Sydney and across the country as the nation mourns the victims of the Bondi terror attack Australia's gun laws in for an overhaul in…
FIVEAA News BriefingNational Cabinet To Discuss Gun Law Reform
PM Anthony Albanese has put gun law reform on the National Cabinet agenda this afternoon in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Home Affairs to…
FIVEAA News BriefingFlags Fly At Half-Mast Across The Country
Flags are flying at half-mast as the nation grapples with the Bondi Beach terror attack The gunmen behind the mass shooting have been identified as a father…
FIVEAA News BriefingDeath Toll Climbs in Bondi Terror Attack
The death toll from the Bondi Beach mass shooting has climbed to 16 while 40 others have been injured PM Anthony Albanese condemns the violence While a good…
FIVEAA News BriefingMore Ministers Named in Expenses Scandal
Health Minister Mark Butler the latest politician to disclose pricey perks for family members Supermarkets facing hefty fines for price gouging Warning to…
FIVEAA News BriefingKing Charles Delivers Major Health Update
King Charles has announced he's winning his cancer battle Revelations Government quietly changed the rules over politician travel Us President among the men…
FIVEAA News BriefingAnother Federal Minister Refers Their Expenses For Auditing
The Opposition Leader is offering bi-partisan support on any potential reforms to politician expenses. A rescue deal has been unveiled to keep the country's…
FIVEAA News BriefingSon Of AFL Great Convicted Of Rape
Tom Silvagni to front court for a pre-sentence hearing after he was found guilty of rape Social media giants begin handing over data on social media ban NSW…
FIVEAA News BriefingEntitlement Culture Thrives Among Politicians
The P-M holding firm on travel entitlements for his Labor colleagues. 21 thousand fulltime roles have been lost in the latest unemployment data. And Taylor…
FIVEAA News BriefingUS Travel Rules Overhaul
Aussie travelers could be forced to supply five years' worth of social media history under tourism overhaul Social media companies to start handing over data…
FIVEAA News BriefingP-M Hails Social Media Ban A Success First Day In
The P-M is hailing the social media ban as a success, as the world-leading measure comes into force. The Federal Opposition argues the rules are clear-cut when…
FIVEAA News BriefingD Day As Social Media Man Comes Into Force
World leading social media ban for under 16s comes into force in Australia Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses scandal Man who…
FIVEAA News BriefingRates On Hold For Last Reserve Bank Meeting Of The Year
The Reserve Bank is worried inflation is creeping back up, forcing its hand on interest rates. The telecommunications industry is being accused of protecting…
FIVEAA News BriefingDefence Dominates Talks In Washington
Defence has dominated talks between US and Australian Defence and Foreign Ministers in the US Residents on high alert after another day of soaring temperatures…
FIVEAA News BriefingGovernment Deals Another Blow To Struggling Households
The Federal Government confirms energy rebates won't be extended. Barnaby Joyce makes official switch to One Nation. And Mariah Careys iconic Christmas song is…
FIVEAA News BriefingNatural Disaster Declared After Central Coast Fires
Natural Disaster declaration issued after Central Coast fires Dramatic scenes at London's Heathrow Airport after pepper spray attack Coalition suffers a slip…
FIVEAA News BriefingAt Least 16 Homes Destroyed in Devastating NSW Blazes
Fire crews remain on alert with fears dozens of fires in NSW could flare up again Australia's looming social media ban praised by experts Shoppers warned to be…
FIVEAA News BriefingExtreme Heat Sparks Health and Fire Warnings
Heatwave warnings and fire bans are in place with the mercury set to soar in several states Aussie employees set to be trained in AI Donald Trump honoured by…
FIVEAA News BriefingCommunications Minister Under Fire Over Another Taxpayer Funded Trip
The Communications Minister is under fire over yet another taxpayer funded trip. More than 50-billion-dollars will soon be spent each year servicing state and…
FIVEAA News BriefingTasmania to get its Stadium!
Tasmania's covered AFL stadium in Hobart, will be built late next year An investigation into a fire-fighting plane crash, which sparked a fire during a total…
FIVEAA News BriefingGovernment Tight-Lipped Over ISIS Brides Return
The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate a group of women and children out of Syria. Border Force is remaining tight-lipped about a group of…
FIVEAA News BriefingTeens Booted From Meta Platforms As Ban Looms
Meta has started booting Aussie teens from its platforms ahead of the social media ban for under 16s coming into force next week South Australia braces for a…
FIVEAA News BriefingNo Love For Homeowners On Horizon With Rates Likely To Stay On Hold
Latest figures show Australia's economy grew 2-point-1 per cent, over the year to September. Bruce Lehrmann has failed to overturn his defamation loss in his…
FIVEAA News BriefingHich Country Killer Suppression Order Lifts
More details have been revealed about Greg Lynn and his past dealings with police, as a gag order expires The eSafety Commissioner issues warning to emerging…
FIVEAA News BriefingLabor Releases A-I Blueprint
Labor has released its A-I blueprint, which includes a 30-million-dollar Safety Institute to monitor and mitigate any risks. One in Three Aussies worker hate…
FIVEAA News BriefingNumber Of Aussie Households Struggling To Pay Energy Bills Soars
The number of Australian households on hardship payment plans climbs A day of weather extremes across the country to mark the first day of summer Another blow…
FIVEAA News BriefingAustralia's Defence Department To Undergo Significant Overhaul
Australia's Defence department will undergo a significant overhaul, to reign-in cost blowouts. Smart cars are increasingly becoming 'weapons on wheels' for…
FIVEAA News BriefingMourners Pay Tribute To Hong Kong Inferno Victims
Mourners gather in Hong Kong laying floral tributes for the victims of the high-rise inferno as the death toll rises Opposition leader flags tougher tests for…
FIVEAA News BriefingPM Ties the Knot
Anthony Albanese has married Jodie Haydon in a secret ceremony in Canberra More flight delays expected after urgent safety warning Five boys injured after…
FIVEAA News BriefingPolice Brace for Violent Clashes at Protests
Put Australia First Demonstrators are set to come face to face with opponents at rallies in Sydney and Melbourne Melbourne Airport evacuated after fire broke…
FIVEAA News BriefingLabor's Environment Reforms Pass After Deal With The Greens
The Prime Minister Says the Coalition Wasn't Willing To Compromise. Slight Improvement In Australia's Housing Affordability. New Limits To Be Placed On Banks…
FIVEAA News BriefingDeath Toll From Hong Kong Blaze Climbs
Death toll from the Hong Kong high rise inferno climbs to 83 South east Queensland again smashed by wild weather Go-pro footage to be reviewed after shark…
FIVEAA News BriefingIt's Official! Barnaby Joyce Quits National Party
Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he has quit the Nationals, claiming the regional party wants him to leave. Beaches are closed on a stretch of the NSW Mid North…
FIVEAA News BriefingHong Kong High-Rise Inferno
36 people have been killed while hundreds are unaccounted for after a high rise inferno in Hong Kong Winds weather sweeps NSW and Queensland leaving thousands…
FIVEAA News BriefingGovernment Works Hard To Defend Another Jump In Inflation
Australia's inflation rate is continuing to creep back up, mainly on the back of higher electricity prices. South Australian police have found no new evidence…
FIVEAA News BriefingInsurance Catastrophe Declared in SEQ
Thousands of claims made in the wake of storm supercell in south east Queensland Flight bound for Bali makes an emergency landing in Melbourne Update in Louvre…
FIVEAA News BriefingPauline Hanson Suspended From Senate Over Burqa Stunt
Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate for 7 days for wearing a Burqa into the chamber. A teenage boy will spend Christmas behind bars, accused of…
FIVEAA News BriefingStorms Lash South East Queensland
Clean up underway after wild weather lashes south east Queensland Authorities to launch fresh search following disappearance of Gus Lamont two months ago New…