China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan | Morning News Bulletin 30 December 2025

Tropical Cyclone Hayley hits WA as a man dies in Queensland floods; Israel suspends more than 20 aid agencies operating in Gaza; Overall honours upset looms in the Sydney to Hobart.

Sussan Ley continues to push for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack; Donald Trump confirms land strike on Venezuela in possible escalation of military operations; And in football, ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup break FIFA records.

Fairfield West man charged over plan to carry-out public place shooting; Trump threatens military action against Iran as Netanyahu visits Mar-a-Lago; And in cricket, Todd Murphy tipped for recall as Australia rethink spinner strategy for Ashes finale.

China launches major military drills around Taiwan; the search resumes for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370; Alex de Minaur’s bid to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

The PM orders urgent review of intelligence and law enforcement agencies after Bondi terror attack; At least 13 people have died after a train derailment in southern Mexico; And in cricket, MCG admits pitch error after Test ends in two days.

Bondi terror victims’ families demand royal commission into antisemitism failures; Trump warns land disputes remain key hurdle to Ukraine peace talks; And in sailing, light winds threaten Sam Haynes’ Sydney to Hobart handicap defence.

The New South Wales Premier flags tougher security measures after Bondi shooting; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to meet Donald Trump in Miami; Comanche claims line honours in the Sydney to Hobart.

Extra security measures announced for Sydney New Year events; a strong earthquake shakes Taiwan; and controversy over the MCG cricket pitch.

The short Boxing Day Test could lead revenue loss of $10 million; Italian authorities lay charges over alleged Hamas funding; Four yachts in tight tussle in the Sydney to Hobart.

Cambodia and Thailand sign a truce to end fighting; NT Police investigating a death in custody in Tennant Creek; England celebrate their first Test victory on Australian soil in 15 years.