Midday News Bulletin 25 September 2024

Independents say the government's spending cap plan is being rushed; Palestinian Ambassador to Australia welcomes backing of UN resolution to recognise Palestinian sovereignty; And in football, Matildas' Courtnee Vine to take a break from the game.

Spending caps for political parties across the country proposed for the first time; Australia backs a UN resolution to recognise the permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people; And in sport, Nick Kyrgios confirms he'll make his long-awaited return to competitive tennis.

Labor launches a new plan to cap political donations; New Zealand's parliament erupts in protest and the Socceroos survive a nail-biting finish to notch a nil-all draw against the Saudi Green Falcons.

International trade and climate change top of agenda at APEC summit; MP responds to report on sexual harassment against migrant women; And in football, Australia up against Saudi Arabia for a World Cup qualifier match in Melbourne.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says promoting trade is his priority at the APEC summit; A new report finds 51 per cent of migrant women experienced sexual harassment at work; And in cricket, teammates give their support to Australia's Test debutant Nathan McSweeney.

Bangladesh's leader criticises developed nations for their role in global warming; new data shows a record number of First Nations people incarcerated in New South Wales and in football, the Socceroos face Saudi Arabia tonight in an important World Cup qualifier.

Donald Trump selects Elon Musk to lead a new government efficiency department; 900 million dollars up for grabs to incentivise states and territories to improve productivity and competition; And in football, Australia confirmed as a host city for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup.

Australia aims to mediate US-China trade tensions under second Trump administration; Australia-Indonesia flights disrupted due to volcanic ash; In tennis, Alex de Minaur’s ATP Finals hopes fade.

A driver has killed 35 people in China after ramming his car into a crowd; the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over a church abuse scandal, and in rugby league, Roosters coach Trent Robinson calls for harsher penalties for dangerous tackles.

A long-awaited inquest to be held into the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing rampage; The New South Wales Upper Hunter shaken by a magnitude 4.1 earthquake; And in sport, Cricket Australia to raise awareness for gender equality during the Women's Ashes.