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David Speers interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who is visiting flood-affected areas in WA. Plus customers claim they were lured into foreign exchange trading and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. The biggest floodwaters to hit SA in decades have taken their toll. After the rise of mRNA COVID vaccines, Australian researchers are keen to take part in an mRNA boom.

Cardinal George Pell will be remembered as one of the nation's most prominent and powerful members of the Catholic clergy. Images suggest land was being cleared for cotton farming before permits were granted.

Swimmers warned to be careful after a spate of beach drownings. The oncologist who says he'll refuse all medical treatment once he reaches the age of 75. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Billionaires fight over Australia's biggest solar energy project. Laura Tingle interviews Mark Dreyfus. The target for all Australian train and tram stops to be accessible for people living with a disability has not been met.

The rapid uptake of battery powered vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes is being linked to an increase in fires. Many GPs say they can no longer afford the bulk billing model. Plus meet the bodybuilder with no hands or feet.

Many residents evacuated from floods in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region are still waiting for word on when they can go home. A Sydney man is campaigning to save his cousin from death row after Iran protests.

The debate over an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is intensifying ahead of this year's referendum. The resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus the end of the Parliament House doorstop interview.

There are signs that support in the US for AUKUS might be wavering. Experts discuss Australia's COVID strategy. Afghanistan's women's cricket team support Australia's boycott of the one-day cricket series against Afghanistan.

There's heated debate about where to place offshore wind turbines. Laura Tingle interviews Eddie Jones. Some may think the backlash against celebrating on January 26 is a recent phenomenon but history tells a different story.

A Victorian coroner has described the events leading up to an Aboriginal woman's death in custody as "cruel and degrading". Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Gates. Families of victims of Lockerbie finally hoping to see justice.

Once again, the death of a young black man after he was beaten by police in the US has sparked anger and despair across the country. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus a long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will soon take place.

The Queensland shootout that left six people dead has prompted calls for a national firearm registry. Sarah Ferguson interviews Pat Turner. Plus a growing number of children are refusing to go to school.

This week two former ministers fronted the Royal Commission into Robodebt. Remote schools are facing a crippling teacher shortage. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

The crime surge in Alice Springs has prompted the return of alcohol bans in central Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Plus Laura Tingle takes a look at the year ahead in politics.

A 7.30 investigation can reveal one juvenile detention centre where there's been a shocking abuse of power by some staff against the teenage detainees they're meant to protect. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Adam Bandt.

As rental prices continue to grow, renting a home is now out of reach for many families. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

Three neighbours on the same flooded street had different insurance claim outcomes. Norman Swan on the fifth dose of the COVID vaccine. Plus Laura Tingle on the week in politics.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, chief of the Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce. Snowy 2.0 tunnel-boring machine grinds to halt and a hole appears on the surface. Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

Thousands of refugees will still be in limbo after the government's changes to temporary protection visas. Parents of an 11-year-old autistic boy grieve his "entirely preventable" death in care of Civic Disability Services.

Women are having babies on the roadside as the closure of maternity services force expectant mothers to travel further. Laura Tingle on the day in politics. There's a battle on our beaches between jet skiers and swimmers.

We visit the Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing six weeks after it was devasted by floods. US fighter jets have now shot four mysterious objects out of the sky. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

The rise of vandalism on artworks by protesters is causing headaches for galleries. Sarah Ferguson interviews Noel Pearson. Plus Dr Norman Swan looks at whether there are health benefits to ice baths.

The Dugald River mine tragedy. Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is under increasing scrutiny in Australia. Plus the Queensland government has introduced a controversial bill for tougher youth crime laws.

New Zealand is grappling with one of its biggest natural disasters in history. Laura Tingle on the day in politics. Plus the federal government restarts water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan target.

It's been one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. Plus there are concerns Victoria could risk a repeat of the so-called Lawyer X scandal.

An Alan Kohler 7.30 special on the cost of living crisis. Plus educators are sounding the alarm over ChatGPT, warning the chat bot could make cheating easier.

Laura Tingle looks at the Albanese government's decision to cap the tax concession on multi-million-dollar superannuation balances. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

As the NSW election looms, the state's Coalition government has been accused of pork barrelling in a bushfire grants program meant to help devastated communities. Sarah Ferguson interviews Independent MP Allegra Spender.

Former minister Stuart Robert says he publicly defended the Robodebt scheme despite having concerns about its legality. Laura Tingle looks at the broader debate about tax changes that could improve the budget bottom line.

The government's safeguard mechanism explained. Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt. Plus mine workers speak out about safety.

The federal government is pushing ahead with its plan to ban live sheep exports. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Plus Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

Some public housing tenants and private renters are enduring scorching temperatures in their homes. The rural health crisis is also hitting larger regional cities. Plus Taiwan's military is extending its conscription time.

The Victorian government promised to bring back state-owned energy, but so far few details have been released. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Kevin Rudd. Plus the Australian animator nominated for an Oscar.

Children are going hungry as food insecurity rises in Australia. Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Plus miners speak out publicly about safety concerns.

Details of the AUKUS deal have been unveiled in the US. Sarah Ferguson interviews former prime minister Scott Morrison, and Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead.

Former PM Paul Keating has called the AUKUS submarine agreement "the worst deal in all history". Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Thousands of jobs have been promised as part of the submarine deal.

Twelve years after Labor was swept from power in NSW, polls show they could be in with a chance at next week's election. The mass protests in Israel against the government. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

The class action against the AFL over concussion. Sarah Ferguson interviews Russia's ambassador to Australia. Plus Australia is once again set to play a role in a NASA moon landing.

Public housing residents angry about having to move for redevelopment. Laura Tingle interviews former Treasury secretary Ken Henry. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Jennifer Saunders.

All eyes will be on the battleground seat of East Hills at the NSW election. Laura Tingle interviews referendum working group member Thomas Mayo. The number of Australians who can't afford to go to the doctor is on the rise.

The use of carbon dioxide to stun pigs before slaughter is legal and widespread, but activists believe the industry doesn't want you to know what it looks like. Plus Laura Tingle on the day in politics.

The Federal Opposition finds itself out in the cold as Labor and the Greens work together on climate policy. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins days before she finishes up in the role.

The Liberal Party is trying to cling on to the seat of Aston at this weekend's federal by-election. The legal stoush over the validity of a tax on electric cars. Sarah Ferguson interviews actors Ben Affleck and Chris Tucker.

Laura Tingle looks at the day in politics. This month the US experienced one of the biggest bank failures in its history. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Russell Crowe.

'Extreme' group's plan to influence local councils. The fallout from the Aston by-election. Plus remembering Indigenous leader Yunupingu.

The RBA has left interest rates on hold after 10 consecutive rate rises. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ukraine's ambassador to Australia. Plus an investigation triggered by 7.30 has found Medicare is bleeding billions of dollars.

The Liberal Party announce its formal opposition to the Voice. Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. The collapse of home builder Porter Davis sends shockwaves through the industry.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Marcia Langton about the Liberal Party's opposition to the Voice. Cultural institutions including the National Gallery and National Library will get more funding. An Australian photo journalist's escape from Myanmar.

The 17-year-old hacker helping organisations identify their weaknesses. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor and now chair of Brookfield, which is buying Origin Energy.

Sarah Ferguson interviews former Indigenous Australians minister Ken Wyatt about his decision to quit the Liberal Party over its opposition to the Voice. The surfing project helping former defence personnel living with PTSD.

Critics say a new generation of payday lenders are saddling people already in debt with loans they can't afford. Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Leeser. Plus new medical hope for patients with complex disabilities.

The Australian town where residents are too frightened to drink tap water. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

There are concerns an extension of Queensland Police search powers will erode civil liberties. Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It's estimated hundreds of military veterans become homeless each year.

The Australian man who has spent the past two years in an Iraq jail. Trying to stop the damage cats can do to wildlife and the environment. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews NDIS Minister Bill Shorten.

In a scathing report, Victoria's anti-corruption commission has found the state Labor government pressured public servants to ensure lucrative training contracts were awarded to a key party ally. Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator David Pocock. Unveiling the Mary River's secrets.

The Reserve Bank set for its biggest overhaul in decades after a review. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Families are scrambling to find homes for their loved ones as a number of aged care facilities close.

Laura Tingle looks at the review of the defence force. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus the discovery of the shipwreck of the Montevideo Maru.

The changing face of Anzac Day. Sarah Ferguson interviews Smartmatic lawyer Erik Connolly. Plus the travel company helping teenagers with hidden disabilities, like autism, go on holiday.

Laura Tingle looks at the Albanese government's review of the migration system. Sarah Ferguson interviews Adam Bandt. Pig abattoir ceases operations amid investigation into "serious and disturbing" allegations.

New evidence in the Kathleen Folbigg case. ACT to introduce new laws to restrict medical procedures on children who are born intersex. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

A family wants answers after man's death during police siege. Laura Tingle interviews South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. A vitriolic campaign against LGBT people is spilling onto the streets of Sydney and Melbourne.

After a brief pause, the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate by another 25 basis points. David Speers interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. In Papua New Guinea's highlands, high-powered weapons have escalated tribal fighting.

Pressure on the government to help Australians living below the poverty line this budget. Inside a supervised injecting room. Plus will the inland rail from Melbourne to Brisbane ever be finished?

A move to make prescriptions cheaper has sparked a conflict between the Pharmacy Guild and the government. Laura Tingle interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Rising cost of living is changing the university experience.

What to expect in tomorrow's federal budget. Consumers of cosmetic injectables warn of the possible complications. Plus the push to increase the JobSeeker payment.

Mixed reactions to the federal government's budget. Laura Tingle interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus Australian families consumed by concern for relatives caught up in the conflict in Sudan.

After giving his budget reply speech in parliament, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton sits down for an interview with Laura Tingle.

Women warned about emotional, physical and financial toll of egg freezing. Sarah Ferguson interviews Tom Hanks about his debut novel. First images of the Blythe Star ship wreck, which disappeared off Tasmania 50 years ago.

The scandal engulfing consulting firm PwC has raised serious questions for the government. Sarah Ferguson interviews Julian Assange's father, John Shipton. Plus Australia's police shortage is at crisis point.

The federal budget delivered little relief to ease the hefty student loan debts of 3 million Australians. Plus women are increasingly turning to egg freezing and some people are dipping into their superannuation to afford it.

How a meeting at a Chinese Starbucks raised alarm bells for an Australian popstar. AI development is accelerating at a pace that is concerning to some industry insiders. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Former rock climbing coach Stephen Mitchell sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing six girls. The NT on the cusp of developing one of the world's largest shale gas developments. Sarah interviews Stella Assange.

Renters across the country continue to face hikes to the cost of their housing. Concerns about Tasmania's new stadium has spilled from public protests into the party room. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Bernardine Evaristo.

The Australian banking system being used by criminals to move huge sums of stolen money. A rockstar reception for Narendra Modi in Sydney. News of a 95-year-old dementia patient being tasered by police made global headlines.

The AFP has launched an investigation into a former executive of consulting firm PwC. Sarah Ferguson interviews director George Miller. Plus the Australians finding success in the global juggernaut of K-pop.

The wife of Australian citizen Daniel Duggan, who is accused of training Chinese military pilots by the US, speaks out. WA Premier Mark McGowan announces he's retiring from politics. Sarah Ferguson interviews Warren Mundine.

Across the country there are hundreds of cold cases that don't attract attention. The housing construction industry has is leaving customers worried. Performance group Hot Brown Honey are at the forefront of political change.

The reality of e-commerce doesn't always match the glitzy marketing. The world's top AI experts warn mitigating the "risk of extinction" from AI should be a global priority. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers.

A Federal Court judge has thrown out Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation claims against three newspapers and three veterans.

Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from jail. Sarah Ferguson interviews Anthony Albanese. Plus South Australia has passed laws to significantly increase penalties for those who engage in disruptive protests.

We meet the people who campaigned for Kathleen Folbigg's release. The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 4.1 per cent. Plus the fallout from the AFL's investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.

The issue of private sector consultants doing the work of the government. The inquiry into the Maribyrnong River flood. A program is teaching Indigenous women to take a lead role in protecting Australia's iconic coral reefs.

An exclusive report of another incident allegedly involving Ben Roberts-Smith during a mission in Afghanistan. Complaints about the use of excessive force by SA Police. Plus Sarah interviews Housing Minister Julie Collins.

Ten people dead and others injured in a bus crash in the Hunter Valley. Albanese government drawn into a saga involving Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Two Sydney hospitals launch clinical trials of uterus transplants.

The first fire crew on the scene of the Hunter Valley bus crash have spoken of their rescue operation. The ACT government's takeover of Calvary Hospital. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Dean Parkin.

Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time this year. WA's controversial prescribed burning regime comes under the microscope. Those in the most remote parts of the country are facing unique cost of living challenges.

Senator Lidia Thorpe has detailed encounters in parliament that had made her feel unsafe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mathias Cormann, and speaks to Steve Smith ahead of the First Ashes Test tomorrow.

The public trustee's cone of silence and the fight to have their stories heard. Legislation to hold a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed. Sarah Ferguson interviews Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney.

More stories of financial mismanagement in our investigation into Public Trustees. Jacqui Lambie has asked the ICC to investigate senior ADF commanders for alleged war crimes. Plus 'Mao's Last Dancer' Li Cunxin retires.

More than a decade after the Gonski review, there's still a funding gap between public and private schools. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather.

Time is running out for rescue vessels to locate the missing submersible Titan. Australian classrooms are among the most disrupted in the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews former FBI director James Comey.

The weekend's rebellion by the Wagner group and what it means for Vladimir Putin. Sarah Ferguson interviews Boris Bondarev. Plus tributes have been flowing in for former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died suddenly aged 74.

Young people in Queensland are increasingly posting videos designed to shock on social media. The list of Australian businesses trialling a four-day work week is growing rapidly. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Matildas star Clare Polkinghorne ahead of the Women's World Cup.

The Queensland government's pumped hydro scheme is under the microscope. Sarah Ferguson interviews Idris Elba. A Victorian town dealing with the fallout of a fatal joyride where four young people were killed.

NSW's corruption watchdog has released its findings into Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire. Sarah Ferguson interviews Ashleigh Raper about ICAC findings. Plus, the aftermath of Russia's Wagner mutiny.

Power bills are rising for millions of Australians as the new financial year begins. Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen. Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives in Australia to discuss trade and defence.

The first professional female athlete has been diagnosed with CTE in a landmark case. The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold for July. Sarah Ferguson interviews director Warwick Thornton and actress Cate Blanchett.

Laura Tingle examines the new National Anti-Corruption Commission. Doctors are worried bowel cancer is on the rise in younger people. The death of a teenager in police custody has led to violent riots and unrest in France.

Sydney is on track to become the first place to effectively eliminate HIV transmission in the world. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Tony Abbott about the Voice. Plus can electric induction really match gas in the kitchen?

The damning findings from the Robodebt Royal Commission. Sarah Ferguson interviews Bill Shorten. Plus we go inside a clinic that allows mums with drug or alcohol dependence to bring their kids with them.

The assassination of a senior Sydney crime figure has led to fears of a new round of underworld conflict. Scars remain six months on from the Fitzroy Crossing floods. Sarah Ferguson interviews Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig.

New data from the ACCC shows millions of consumers are paying more on power bills than they should. The fight for local content requirements on streaming platforms. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Alastair Campbell.

Laura Tingle on the future of the Reserve Bank. Voters in the Gold Coast seat of Fadden will return to the polls on Saturday. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

How the big four accounting firms infiltrated governments, earning more than $10bn over a decade. Michele Bullock the next RBA Governor and the legacy of Philip Lowe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

Lawyers condemn comments from Daniel Andrews over the Lawyer X special investigation. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus Victoria will no longer host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost blowouts.

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws are being reviewed, renewing a debate around access for people with dementia. Education Minister Jason Clare has released the first draft of the universities accord.

Extreme heat is currently smothering the northern hemisphere, but could Australia face a similar heatwave this summer? A former prisoner of war held by Russian forces tells his story of survival. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Anna Funder.

Former US Marine pilot Daniel Duggan speaks publicly for the first time as he fights extradition to the US. Scammers are using popular psychics' identities to trick people out of money on social media. Plus diver Cassiel Rousseau makes history at the World Aquatics Championships.

Trials for the drug Donanemab indicate it could slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but not everyone is convinced. Sarah Ferguson interviews the Prime Minister of Tonga, Siaosi Sovaleni. Plus the scientists hoping to get lab-grown meat onto your dinner plate.

Consumer prices have eased by more than expected from April to June. Concerns about the potential for a perceived conflict of interest in the decision not to pursue prosecutions in the Lawyer X scandal. Plus the flow-on effects from Victoria's decision to ban logging in state forests.

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog hands down Operation Sandon report. Sarah Ferguson interviews Noel Pearson. A plan for a cheaper regional Commonwealth Games was provided to Victorian Government senior bureaucrats in 2021.

Ongoing gun violence ramps up in Sydney with five people shot in five days. Federal Parliament returns from the winter break. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Peter Dutton.

The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for another month. Telstra has sent letters to deceased customers despite their family members pleading to stop the mail. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Football Australia CEO James Johnson.

There's been a spike in fatal police shootings across Australia over the past 12 months. Sarah Ferguson interviews Leslie Caldwell. Plus Australia is set to re-enter the growing global 'space race'.

Sarah Ferguson interviews ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The weekend's Garma Festival was an important opportunity to build momentum for the Yes case. Plus Australia takes on Denmark in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Calls for an overhaul of mine regulations after heavy metals found in residents' blood and rainwater. What happens when one medical practitioner calls out another online? In the build up to the Voice referendum, communities around the country are grappling with where they stand on the vote.

Inside the world of Tasmania's 'living Buddha'. Sarah Ferguson interviews Pat Anderson. Plus the WA Government has scrapped its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws.

Locals in Leongatha are still reeling from the deaths of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nick Coyle. Illicit tobacco has become a thriving trade, costing billions in lost tax revenue.

A decline in the big four's auditing quality stokes fears of a corporate collapse. Laura Tingle interviews Alicia Ferguson-Cook. Plus new research shows alarming levels of antisemitism on university campuses.

How a routine Sydney to Malaysia flight became a nightmare for hundreds of passengers onboard. This week marks 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Laura Tingle interviews Wynton Marsalis.

National Cabinet has agreed to build 1.2 million new homes over five years. With wall-to-wall Labor governments on the mainland, Tasmania is the only Liberal state. The Matildas take on England in the World Cup semi-finals.

Australia's most popular carbon credit scheme questioned by experts. Laura Tingle interviews Anthony Albanese. Plus the push for more funding to develop the next generation of Matildas.

A Nuix insider lifts the lid on the share market disaster that cost investors billions. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jennifer Westacott. Plus we meet one of the world's emerging orchestra conductors who's breaking the mould.

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to strengthen the powers of its anti-corruption commission. An inquiry hears new evidence which has given the friends and family of Crispin Dye a glimmer of hope. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Penny Wong.

Why did the government knock back Qatar Airways' request to run more flights into Australia? John Clarke's daughter on the joy and frustrations of growing up with a natural comedian. Sarah Ferguson interviews Jim Chalmers.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Alan Joyce after Qantas revealed a $1.7 billion profit. The issues that dominate the intergenerational report released by Jim Chalmers. Plus satire with Mark Humphries.

Confronting footage allegedly captures Australian sheep being handled in violation of export regulations. Queensland decides to allow police watch houses to be used as youth detention centres. Sarah interviews Angus Taylor.

The push to ban new household gas connections is gaining momentum but the gas lobby is fighting back. The 'cash stuffing' method that's gained popularity as a budgeting hack. Plus we go inside the West Gate Tunnel Project.

The date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has been set for October 14. Tonight, 7.30 hears from all the states and territories and Laura Tingle assesses the state of play on day one of the campaign.

Laura Tingle examines the government's latest industrial relations reforms. Queensland's resource sector has had more than 55 deaths in the workplace since the turn of the century. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen.

A look ahead to federal parliament's sitting week. Sarah Ferguson interviews Tony Burke. Plus a New South Wales inquiry is examining more than 30 unsolved LGBTIQ hate crimes.

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold after Philip Lowe's last meeting as Governor. Alan Joyce spends his final week as Qantas CEO. Plus injuries sustained at childcare centres are on the rise.

Planning laws across Australia are set to be overhauled in an effort to speed up housing construction. The dangers of zoonotic diseases, and why they're becoming more common. Plus Laura Tingle speaks to Bruce Bonyhady about the NDIS.

The inquest into how a knife-wielding 20-year-old was fatally shot by police. Short-term rentals and their impact on the housing crisis. Plus Laura Tingle interviews Catherine King.

The collapse of an investment scheme has left a trail of debt totalling more than $80 million. Laura Tingle interviews Greens Leader Adam Bandt. Plus the search for survivors after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco.

Hundreds of thousands of Australian homes are becoming uninsurable. A floating barge has become a symbol of the UK government's approach to managing refugees. Queensland's Premier has returned to quell leadership speculation.

The High Court has rejected an appeal by Qantas after the Federal Court found the airline had illegally sacked staff. It's the final sitting week of parliament before the Voice referendum. David Speers speaks to Nick Kaldas.

Both Yes and No sides of the Voice campaign hit the streets in Western Sydney - Australia's third-largest economy. David Speers speaks to Kerrynne Liddle. Search and rescue teams struggle to reach remote towns impacted by Morocco's earthquake.

One of the taxpayers helped by ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has spoken out for the first time. Tens of thousands marched in support of a Yes vote. Laura Tingle interviews Nicholas Moore, Special Envoy for Southeast Asia.

Laura Tingle speaks to NSW Premier Chris Minns after his government's first budget. The tone of the Indigenous Voice debate in the spotlight. More than 35,000 who survived the catastrophic floods in Libya are still in danger.

Between June and August of 2017, Tasmania Police secretly recorded dozens of conversations that should have been protected by legal privilege. NSW government's mining strategy under scrutiny amidst community concerns. Laura Tingle interviews Ian Macfarlane.

There are concerns about the nation's bushfire readiness ahead of a season of catastrophic fire conditions. A group of Australian MPs are lobbying for the release of Julian Assange. The allegations of sexual assault and abuse against actor and comedian Russell Brand.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers after the release of the Employment White Paper. Local, state and federal authorities in Canberra for the first bushfire summit. Plus the future of the Murdoch media empire.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation. Health experts are warning a fentanyl influx would lead to a 'disaster' in Victoria. Tasmania's Commission of Inquiry into the government's responses to child sexual abuse has delivered its final report.

A review of PwC found there were several factors that contributed to "integrity failures" at the consulting firm. Sarah interviews Simon Birmingham and former UK PM Theresa May. Two Holocaust survivors reunite after 78 years.

Analysis finds extending Eraring's lifespan could cost $1.7 billion in damages a year. Some of Australia's newest citizens are among the biggest supporters of the Voice. Sarah interviews acclaimed US artist Lonnie Holley.

One man's remarkable exit from a Buddhist group accused of operating like a cult. High rents pushing older single women into shared housing. A world-leading system designed in Australia aimed to counter the threat of drones.

The search for $50 million lost after an Australian crypto exchange collapsed. We travel to three Indigenous communities in North Queensland to get their views on the Voice. The Tasmanian Liberal government is in disarray.

The No campaigners pushing for a treaty instead of the Voice. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil. Plus gas-rich Western Australia is facing an energy reckoning.

The sacked Principal from Brisbane's St Paul's School breaks his silence in an exclusive interview. The ousting of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House after nine months in the chair. Laura Tingle interviews David Pocock.

Many Israeli citizens say they've been let down by catastrophic military and intelligence failures. Some Sikh leaders believe they're at risk of targeted attacks. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shivshankar Menon.

Efforts to display solidarity after the weekend's terror attacks has exposed deep rifts in Australia. Sarah interviews Mustafa Barghouti. A major No donor aiming to defeat the Voice is an investor in Indigenous land ventures.

A Canadian woman with links to Australia is believed to be one of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Sarah Ferguson travels to Possession Island with leading 'Yes' campaigner Noel Pearson.

On Saturday, Australians will vote on a constitutional change that, if successful, will provide recognition of Indigenous Australians and a Voice to Parliament. We cross the country to assess the state of play just days out.

The defeat of the Voice referendum raises the question of how we now address Indigenous disadvantage. Palestinians in Gaza's north have been warned to leave for their own safety. Sarah Ferguson interviews Naftali Bennett, the former prime minister of Israel.

Fear among Palestinians of Israeli violence is growing. Sarah interviews Basem Naim, Hamas' Head of International Relations. Plus Martin Scorsese discusses his latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon.

There is turmoil in Gaza after a strike on a hospital is believed to have killed hundreds. Australia's competition watchdog is pushing for more power to monitor the airline industry. Plus the Sydney Opera House turns 50.

Concerns are growing about a spate of violent knife crimes carried out by teenagers. How Australia's politicians are responding to the war in Israel. There are calls for more to be done for first responders' mental health.

An investigation into the podiatry industry. A University of Sydney student is among an estimated one million displaced Palestinians. Plus remembering Former Governor-General Bill Hayden.

An increase in the cost of smoking has coincided with a growth in the tobacco black market. Sarah Ferguson interviews Cheng Lei. Plus a debate has opened up over the future of special schools.

Lismore residents say its flood buyback scheme is mired in delays and confusion. Sarah Ferguson interviews Lynn Hastings. Plus the Australian government announces extra troops deployed to the Middle East.

The families of hostages in Gaza have become a powerful political force in Israel. Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Regev. Plus an antique gun collector believes he's acquired a gun used by Ned Kelly's infamous gang.

Israel says its war with Hamas has reached the next stage. Sarah Ferguson interviews Majed Bamya. The war in the Middle East and chaos on Capitol Hill threatened to derail Anthony Albanese's Washington trip last week.

Looking back at the Voice Yes campaign. Queensland's devastating fire crisis continues to wreak havoc. Plus Virgin Australia is sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars of unused flight credits that expire this year.

As governments consider introducing a total ban on engineered stone, suppliers are pushing back. Fire crews across Queensland have spent another day fighting blazes. Sarah Ferguson speaks to Ehud Olmert, former PM of Israel.

Anthony Albanese will be visiting China this weekend - the first trip by an Australian PM in seven years. The unsuccessful Voice referendum has sparked a backlash in Queensland. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Kevin Rudd.

Inside one psychologist's web of lies. The markets have priced in an interest rate rise tomorrow as a near certainty. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Jennifer Morgan.

It's been a long journey home for some Australians trapped in Gaza for the past month. A battle over the health of the Murray Darling Basin is brewing. Plus Sarah Ferguson speaks to Jim Chalmers about the RBA's rate rise.

The October 7 attack on Israel has shattered the myth of Benjamin Netanyahu. An Optus outage left more than 10 million customers unable to use their phones and internet services. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mark Regev.

Anthony Albanese has faced questions about whether Australia is doing enough on climate change. Questions remain unanswered over the Optus outage. The fraud trial that will decide the future of Donald Trump's business empire.

The government's response to the Robodebt royal commission. In Canberra, lobbyists outnumber the politicians they seek to influence. Concerns over the rise in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents since the Israel-Gaza war.

How an Indigenous burial ground was uncovered at a $3 billion housing development. The story of a woman caught in the cracks of the justice system. Plus Sarah interviews Ayman Safadi, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Jordan.

The government has released 83 people from immigration detention following a High Court ruling. Sarah Ferguson interviews Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission. Plus what happens to Gaza after the war ends?

Financial counsellors say Centrepay is being misused by some providers to exploit vulnerable Australians. For Australians who have returned from Gaza, it hasn't been easy adjusting to normal life.

There are hopes a deal could soon be reached to free some of the hostages being held in Gaza. The mission to save Tasmania's giant kelp forests. Plus Sarah interviews filmmaker Ridley Scott about his latest epic, Napoleon.

Financial counsellors say hundreds of Indigenous customers have been ripped off by Telstra after staff sold them products they couldn't afford. Plus a standoff between a developer and a builder left apartment buyers in limbo.

Israel and Hamas have reached a temporary ceasefire deal. Sarah Ferguson speaks with Yifat Zailer, who is waiting for news of her relatives imprisoned in Gaza. The independent MPs pushing for greater transparency and accountability in politics.

Social media is feeding a steady stream of content to young people about the Israel-Gaza conflict. Next week a coronial inquest into the deaths of two teenage girls resumes in Bourke. Plus The Australian Ballet's Swan Lake.

The Albanese government is finishing the year in a world of political pain. Sarah Ferguson interviews Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Plus at least 18 homes have been lost in the bushfires in Perth.

We hear from one of the men released from indefinite immigration detention after the High Court ruling. 7.30's Adam Harvey reports from Israel, where communities in the north are being evacuated due to the simmering dispute with Hezbollah. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins.

E-scooters are becoming a common sight in some cities, but one injured man has a warning for riders. Sarah Ferguson interviews Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission. A stingray-like animal found in only one Tasmanian harbour is fast disappearing.

The controversy brewing at this year's UN climate summit, COP28. Sarah Ferguson interviews Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Plus cars are getting bigger and bigger as SUVs, utes and pickup trucks rise in popularity.

Experts are calling on the Victorian government to pause or scrap the multi-billion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop. The latest on the Israel-Gaza war. Plus the controversy that has rocked the Australian theatre world.

Alan Kohler on the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold. Norman Swan with the latest on COVID. Plus Ukraine pioneered the use of drones in the early stages of the war, but Russia is catching up.

The Victorian ombudsman has released a scathing report about the state's public service. Australians have been promised cleaner and cheaper energy, but insiders are casting doubt on when. Laura Tingle interviews Mark Dreyfus.

A Senate inquiry will investigate why we're paying more at supermarket checkouts. Laura Tingle interviews NDIS Minister Bill Shorten. There's been a spike in domestic violence related deaths in South Australia.

The contenders to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland Premier. The Rozelle Interchange has been mired in controversy after it brought parts of Sydney to a standstill. Laura Tingle interviews Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.

The UN Climate Summit COP28 has left some world leaders deeply unhappy. The debate over single-sex versus co-ed schooling. The plan for hundreds of thousands of new homes in Melbourne has some experts scratching their heads.

What the government's mid-year budget update reveals. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the little town being rezoned to grow 13 times bigger but there's still no infrastructure plan.

Kakadu National Park's traditional owners take Parks Australia to the High Court. Plus the medical student sharing advice on TikTok about studying medicine.

Why super funds are set to play a big part in the nation's energy transition. Laura Tingle interviews Queensland Premier Steven Miles. Plus Rugby League is widely loved in PNG - and now the country wants a team in the NRL.

An ABC investigation found some green super funds invest hundreds of millions of dollars into emissions-heavy industries like coal, oil and gas. NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns. Laura Tingle interviews Alok Sharma.

Ambulance ramping has become a political crisis for the Queensland government. The NT and WA governments have been keeping their internal modelling on emissions for this decade under wraps. What's happened to Alexei Navalny?

Laura Tingle interviews Anthony Albanese about the year in politics. Australia's largest neighbour will go to the polls in less than two months. Afghanistan's national cricket team has long struggled on the world stage, but now it seems to have turned a corner. (Final for 2023)