Voting commences in Tasmania's state election | Midday News Bulletin 19 July 2025

Tasmanians head to the polls for their second state election in two years; Heavy fighting resumes in Syria between the Druze and Bedouin tribes; And in rugby league, Papua New Guinea's NRL director steps down over corruption allegations.

The Prime Minister wraps up his trip in China; Australia's highest civilian honour handed to the family of late Gumatj clan leader Galarrwuy Yunupiŋu; and in cycling, Tadej Pogacar regains the overall lead of the Tour de France.

Anthony Albanese joins Premier Li Qiang at business roundtable in Beijing, An end to debit and credit card surcharges in Australia announced, Australia defeat the West Indies to win the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Australia says it expects China to monitor its Talisman Sabre military exercises with the US; Queensland launches an inquiry into the CFMEU; Jack Graham from the West Coast banned for four matches by the AFL integrity unit.

The Prime Minister heads to China to grow Australia's economic partnership; An ancient Indigenous rock art collection has been recognised as a World Heritage-listed site after a renewed bid by the federal government; Matt Rowell inspires Gold Coast to a tense six-point win over Collingwood.

The Prime Minister heads to China to grow Australia's economic partnership; A German backpacker missing in WA for two weeks has been found alive; Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to face-off in Wimbledon final.

Hamas says it will consult with other Palestinian factions over US ceasefire proposal; the Prime Minister says he's confident he'll meet US President Donald Trump before the end of the year; Matildas coach confident the squad will beat Panama in Bunbury today.

Parents demand more information amid Victorian child care abuse allegations, The U-S says it has obliterated Iran's nuclear program, Australia defeats the Domenican Republic to advance to the FIBA Under 19 World Cup quarter finals...

Hamas says it is reviewing a ceasefire deal but warns of sticking points, Extreme weather hits the east coast as parts of Victoria brace for more, and in skateboarding, Arisa Trew makes history with more Gold in the X Games.

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.