Australia and Jordan sign joint statement on security | Midday News Bulletin 14 October 2026

Coalition pushing for overseas emissions reporting to be scrapped, Palau's President comes to the Prime Minister's defence over global climate talks, Rwanda to host a Formula 1 race, when the series returns to Africa for the first time four decades

Australia and Jordan sign a joint statement on security, Aboriginal rock shelters located in the Blue Mountains, with the help of drone technology, The Matildas defeat Haiti in an international friendly in France.

Saudi Arabia reportedly strikes Yemen's capital; Small Business Minister Anne Aly condemns language used by the opposition as racist and misogynistic; New hall of fame inductees, as the Diamonds prepare for the Constellation Cup.

One of Australia's most notorious paedophiles to be extradited to New South Wales, The UN reports ongoing Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, The Matildas prepare for surprises ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Haiti

More than 460,000 care workers set for a pay rise under a federal funding boost, Australian engineer speaks out after more than four years detained in Iraq, Steve Smith undergoes further concussion tests after a blow to the head...

Russia attacks Ukraine despite Trump's ceasefire announcement; Mass protests erupt in India over controversial voter list changes; Australia closes in on victory against South Africa in the first Test.

An Australian engineer allowed to leave Iraq after more than four years in detention; Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and in athletics, Izzi Batt-Doyle becomes Australia's new distance queen after a stunning Chicago Marathon run.

Calls for the government to reverse a ban on using credit cards to make tax payments; an emotional plea from Jackie Lambie for government transparency; and in formula one, Max Verstappen wins the Singapore Grand Prix on his 10th attempt.

Saudi Arabia's main airport, attacked again; An Australian man found dead in Peruvian Andes; Joy for Brodie Kostecki crowned winner at the Bathurst 1000.

Former Prime Minister John Howard pays tribute to Australian veterans of Afghanistan; a car crashes into a crowd on Melbourne's Flinders Street; and in sport Eliud Kipchoge has taken the men's crown at the Melbourne marathon.