Midday News Bulletin 3 August 2025

MP Gareth Ward fighting his potential expulsion from state parliament in a Sydney court; One person killed in a wildfire in France; Popular Tottenham star Son Heung-min officially ends his 10-year stay at the club.

Health officials say at least 38 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid, Tasmanian Labor to move no-confidence motion against re-appointed Premier Jeremy Rockliff, The National Indigenous Tennis Carnival kicks off in Darwin.

An Australian first arrest after the discovery of a vaping liquid laced with opioids; The Liberals reappointed as a minority government in Tasmania; Australia's Alex de Minaur out of the Canadian Open.

Australia and France to discuss Palestinian statehood at the UN next month; Tech giants accused of failing to tackle crimes against children online; A Portuguese football star dies of a heart attack at 53.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushing complete takeover of the Gaza strip, Indigenous opposition to stadium site for the Brisbane Olympics, North Melbourne embrace pressure of being reigning AFLW premiers.

In this bulletin, Penny Wong says Australia won't tolerate people being harassed or surveyed, as the AFP flags more foreign interference charges. The nation lifts its cap on international students, subject to more housing being made available. And in AFL, the Melbourne Demon's sack coach Simon Goodwin, naming his interim replacement.

In this bulletin, a Japanese company wins the contract to build Australia's new warships, the Prime Minister has a call with the President of the Palestinian Authority. And in Rugby Union, the Wallaroos prepare for their opening game against Samoa at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Israel's Prime Minister to convene cabinet to discuss Gaza war goals, The Netherlands becomes the first NATO nation to buy US weapons for Ukraine, India claims fifth Test against England to draw the series.

In this bulletin, flood rescues and school closures along the New South Wales mid-north coast, Australia's latest bid to boost tourism, with a new campaign. And in sport, Alex de Minaur is through to the Canadian Open quarter-finals, along with fellow Australian Alexei Popyriv.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister is reportedly seeking a call with Benjamin Netanyahu after weekend protests in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's Defence Force grows for the first time in over four years. And in Formula One, Lando Norris beats Oscar Piastri by less than a second to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.