Communications Minister to meet with Optus bosses | Midday News Bulletin 29 September 2025

In this bulletin, Donald Trump says US cities could be 'training grounds' for the military; The US-led plan for ending the war in Gaza continues to provoke strong reactions; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur goes down to Jannik Sinner again at the China Open.

The Prime Minister welcomes a US-Israeli plan for peace in Gaza; The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold; And in sport, Australia records its first gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Hamas now reviewing a Gaza peace plan; The Communications Minister meeting with Optus' major shareholder after two devastating triple zero outages; And in sport, Mitch Brown unhappy over a Mad Monday post he says is homophobic.

In this bulletin, Israel and US agree to a plan for ending the war in Gaza; Pressure mounts on Optus after their latest triple zero bungle; and in tennis, An historic opportunity for Aussie Alex De Minaur at the China Open.

The Coalition calls for an independent inquiry into Triple-zero ecosystem; High-risk domestic violence offenders could soon be forced to inform police when using dating apps; And in the NRL, The Broncos celebrate booking a spot in the Grand Final.

The Communications Minister to meet with Optus bosses, following a succession of triple-zero outages; Australia's budget deficit shrinks to $10 billion; And in rugby, England's women's team celebrate their win over Canada.

Anthony Albanese reaffirms the federal government's choice to recognise Palestinian statehood; Ukraine's President condemns a deadly 12-hour aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and other regions; And in AFL, Ally Anderson marks her 100th AFLW game in style.

Anthony Albanese defends the decision to attend a UK Labour Party conference; Moldovans vote in a high-stakes parliamentary election; and in sports, Indigenous athlete Kirra Wright wins Australia's first medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Anthony Albanese says doesn't plan to bring a gift when he meets Donald Trump next month; Ukraine's President urges stronger action over Russia's airspace violations; And in the AFL, Lions coach Chris Fagan reflects on the 'genius' decision that helped deliver the premiership.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets King Charles at Balmoral Castle; Donald Trump orders troops into Portland as his immigration crackdown continues; And in sport, the Brisbane Lions win the AFL grand final.