Homes flooded, thousands without power amid east coast 'cyclone bomb' | Midday News Bulletin 2 July 2025

Childcare sector reforms to be fast tracked in Victoria; Indigenous organisations welcome calls for compensation after the release of the final Yoorook Commission reports; Richmond's Tom Lynch suspended for five matches.

Thousands without power as a storm lashes the east coast of Australia; Qantas confirms a cyber breach at a call centre for the airline; The Wallabies unveil their new test jersey, designed by Wiradjuri winger Dylan Pietsch.

Donald Trump says he's terminating all trade discussions with Canada, US announces funding for Gaza aid operation amid UN criticism, In Cricket, Australia claims a resounding win against the West Indies.

The Prime Minister defends decision on defence spending goal; Terrorgram formally listed as terrorist organisation by the Australian government; the Matildas prepare for their second game against Slovenia.

In this bulletin, Iran's leader accuses the US of exaggerating its strikes on the country, as the Trump administration digs in its heels. China accuses NATO of reckless expansion as members raise defence spending. And in sport, the Matildas beat Slovenia 3-nil, with a timely goal from Holly McNamara.

Israel-Iran ceasefire holds, Journalist Antoinette Lattouf wins an unlawful termination case against the ABC in the Federal Court, In lawn hockey, The Kookaburras have nothing to laugh about after Germany storms back to a 3-2 win in Berlin.

In this bulletin, Iran denies reports it has reached a ceasefire with Israel, The Australian Government will not confirm whether Australia must spend more to guarantee its supply of US submarines. And in sport, Atletico Madrid knocked out of the group stage of the Club World Cup.

Iran retaliates, with strikes at U-S military bases in the Middle East... new stats showing the extent of poverty amongst Australia's poorest people... and mixed news for Aussie women in the lead-up to Wimbledon

In this bulletin, The full extent of damage from US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites still being assessed; safe and open airspace remains a challenge in operation to evacuate Australians in the Middle East; and in golf, Australian Minjee Lee wins the Women's PGA Championship.

The US bombs nuclear sites in Iran; 16 billion passwords exposed in a series of data breaches; in the NRL, the Storm beat the Rabbitohs by one point.