Hostage swap begins in Gaza and Israel

Just over two years since they were kidnapped by Hamas in the October 7 terrorist attacks, the first members of the final group of Israeli hostages are being released.

The first phase of the Gaza peace deal appears to be on track after the IsraelI Cabinet approved its terms.

The US President Donald Trump has announced that after mediated negotiations in Egypt, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of his peace plan.

The US President Donald Trump has announced that after mediated negotiations in Egypt, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of his peace plan.

Australian taxpayers will fund a $600 million rescue package so mining giant Glencore can keep its Mt Isa copper smelter running for the next three years.

Vigils have been held to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel which killed more than 1200 people.

The ABC has discovered more Optus customers have been unable to contact triple zero on their mobiles outside last month's two well-publicised outages.

The deadline for Hamas to accept US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan is fast approaching and there are reports members of the militant group are not prepared to agree to its terms.

Australia's landmark defence treaty with Papua New Guinea has been approved by PNG's cabinet after a two week delay.

The Federal Government is denying its Home Guarantee Scheme will greatly increase property prices.