Anthony Albanese expected to announce commonwealth royal commission | Evening News Bulletin 8 January 2026

A state of disaster declared for multiple bushfire emergencies in Victoria; Iran's Supreme Leader signals a crackdown on escalating protests; Nick Kyrgios says he's not up to playing singles at the Australian Open.

Three people missing in central Victoria as out-of-control bushfires rage; US federal agents shoot two more civilians after fatal Minneapolis shooting; And in the NRL, the Dolphins struck by injury once again.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he doesn't regret the delay in calling a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack; New findings about microbes in bark that could fight climate change; And in football, an A-League player allowed to keep playing during his racism probe.

A federal royal commission announced into the Bondi attack, Elevated fire danger around the country, with a scorching day predicted, Steve Smith praises Australia's mentality after their dominant Ashes series

Anthony Albanese expected to announce a commonwealth royal commission after weeks of pressure; Catastrophic fire danger warnings issued for Victoria tomorrow; And in cricket, Australia's 4-1 Ashes domination of England is complete with win in the fifth test.

US immigration officer fatally shoots woman during mass deportation raid; The possibility of a total fire ban in Victoria, as conditions get hotter; And in sport, a change of coach doesn't bring an immediate reward for Manchester United.

Fire authorities warn Victoria set to endure extreme fire conditions amid an ongoing heatwave; The US says it's actively discussing buying Greenland; And in sport, Australia within sight of 4-1 Ashes series victory as the Sydney Test enters its final day.

Debate over hate speech reforms after the Bondi terror attack; inflation eases in Australia, but remains above the Reserve Bank's target; and Australian Daniel Sanders retains his lead in the Dakar Rally

Donald Trump considers the use of the US military as a potential option to acquire Greenland; Australia set to experience the worst heatwave since the black summer bushfires; and in tennis, Australia advances to the United Cup quarter-finals.

Talks on Ukraine are underway in Paris; New South Wales Police Commissioner extends post-Bondi protest restrictions; In tennis, the Australian Open prize fund increases to $111.5 million.