Coalition raises concerns over climate goal cost | Evening News Bulletin 19 September 2025

In this bulletin, the Coalition reveals concerns over the cost of the government's new emissions target, ANU chancellor Julie Bishop defies pressure to resign, defending herself against bullying claims. And in cricket, Australian captain Pat Cummins shares his plan to recover in time for the Ashes.

In this bulletin, a telecommunications blackout as Israel's army advances on Gaza City, Donald Trump reveals he is negotiating to take back a strategic airbase in Afghanistan. And in sport, sprinting prodigy, Gout Gout, promises a comeback after elimination from the World Athletics Championships.

Two killed in a shooting at the Israel Jordan border; Fears for a pilot after a suspected plane crash on the New South Wales south coast; And in sport, Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis both out of the world titles in Tokyo.

In this bulletin, the government hands down its net zero climate target for 2025, veteran broadcaster Alan Jones pleads not guilty to dozens of sexual abuse charges. And in sport, US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is the first track athlete to sign on to the Enhanced Games.

In this bulletin, numbers of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel's bombing continues, unemployment rises slightly, in line with the Reserve Bank's expectations. And in football, Ange Postecoglou cops his second loss in two games as coach of Nottingham Forrest.

Israel offers 48 hours and a new escape route for civilians in Gaza City; Australia's first Indigenous parliamentarian honoured in Canberra; Running sensation Gout Gout makes the next round at the world championships.

Anthony Albanese says he is confident a defence pact with Papua New Guinea is weeks away from being signed; Australia's newest citizens welcomed in ceremonies held around the country; and Peter Bol shattered after being edged out in the heats at the World Athletics Championships.

In this bulletin, Anthony Albanese to leave Papua New Guinea without the defence pact he's been seeking; Israel's ground offensive in Gaza begins, despite a UN commission accusing it of genocide there; and in football, Real Madrid starts the Champions League with a win.

A UN committee finds Israel is committing genocide in a new report; Donald Trump says he expects to meet Anthony Albanese soon; Gout Gout prepares to make his senior debut at the World Athletics Championships.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister gives assurances as Papua New Guinea delays signing a new security pact, three charged over alleged assisted suicides, as police open probes into previous deaths. And in athletics, Australia's Jessica Hull confident she could take first in the 1500 metres at tonight's World Championships.