Evening News Bulletin 29 June 2024

The US Supreme Court grants Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution; new data shows Australians are living longer compared to 20 years ago; and in cycling, Biniam Girmay makes history as the first Eritrean to win a Tour de France stage.

Health minister Mark Butler says new vaping laws will protect younger Australians, Australia becomes the first nation to impose a ban on engineered stone, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has broken the women's 400-metre hurdle world record at the US Olympic trials.

Sam Mostyn addresses the Senate after being sworn in as governor general, Muslim leaders stand in support of Senator Fatima Payman after her suspension from the Labor caucus, Australian golf star Cam Davis claims his second PGA tour win.

Labor indefinitely suspends senator Fatima Payman for flouting party rules...France's far right National Rally party leads the first round of parliamentary elections... and England advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in dramatic circumstances

Labor Senator Fatima Payman insists she will not leave party after crossing floor; Greens to introduce legislation for an Indigenous truth-telling commission next week; And at Euro 2024, hosts Germany through to the last eight, while Italy crash out three years after lifting the trophy.

In this bulletin, leading Indigenous Voice campaigner Pat Anderson backs push for national truth and justice commission; Australians say they will be using incoming tax cuts on groceries and other essentials; and in Tennis, Australian Max Purcell happy with the milestone of contesting his first ATP Tour singles final.

In this bulletin, a run-off vote to be held in Iran, after low voter turnout; cyber-protection increased for Australia's healthcare sector; and in cricket, India crowned T20 World Cup champions.

No clear timeline for the Makarrata Commission on Indigenous truth telling...signs China's ban on Australian rock lobster could be about to end... and Denmark confident of causing an upset, as the European football championship moves into the knockout stage

In this bulletin, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labels social media company Meta 'arrogant'; the polls close in Iran as residents cast their vote for a new president; and in AFL, emerging star Harley Reid prepares to make a comeback in the West Coast Eagles clash with Hawthorn.

In this bulletin, members of the Iranian-Australian community vote in Iran's presidential election; health warning issued in Western Australia after two deaths from a mosquito-borne virus; and in sport, Aboriginal AFL star Travis Varcoe set to be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.