In this bulletin ... ** A South African neo-Nazi detained by Border Force officers ** Jess Wilson becomes the first woman to lead the Victorian LIberal Party ... And in sport, ** Surfing icon Layne Beachley recognised by Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

New leaders for both Victoria's Liberals and and New South Wales Nationals., The UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister is sentenced to death; Victoria's Opposition to vote in a leadership contest; And in sport, Matildas star Mary Fowler opens up about her mental health struggles.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismisses the Coalition's climate policy, Donald Trump says Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files Australian Paralympic cyclist Paige Greco dies suddenly, aged 28.

Remediation underway after the recall of asbestos-contaminated sand products, The Coalition attempts to win over voters with its energy policy, Jannik Sinner successfully defends his ATP Finals title.

The Coalition sets a timeline for unveiling immigration policy, nearly 70 schools in the ACT closed due to asbestos concerns, Portugal qualify for the World Cup after defeating Armenia.

The Coalition deciding on its formal net zero climate position; Britain to announce massive changes to its asylum seeker policies; The Wallabies record a major loss to Ireland in their Dublin tour match.

The Coalition attempts to present a united front on climate policy; Pope Leo celebrates cinema in a meeting with Hollywood stars; And in Tennis, Alex de Minaur says he will come back stronger after ATP Finals defeat.

Coalition to finalise new climate stance as party drops net-zero target; Heavy rainfall destroys makeshift shelters in Gaza; And in football, Socceroos coach says the team must improve after losing to Venezuela.

A Sydney driver charged over the death of a woman and her unborn baby; The UN to probe allegations of atrocities in Sudan; Scans clear England ace Mark Wood ahead of the first Ashes test against Australia.

In this bulletin, Australia's Climate Change Minister travels to Brazil for the final week of negotiations at the UN Climate Summit; a five-metre tall statue of Pope Leo unveiled in Peru; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur to face defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semis of the ATP Finals.

A UK court rules mining company BHP is liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster; schools remain on alert after an asbestos warning issued in the ACT; and in rugby league, the future of Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa uncertain after brain surgery.

The former boyfriend of childcare teacher Molly Ticehurst pleads guilty to her murder, Chris Bowen says Coalition have counted themselves out of climate conversation, Kylian Mbappe helps France book a spot in their eighth consecutive World Cup.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley defends the international acceptability of her new climate policy, Some Canberra schools closed over asbestos contamination fears, Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has Iraq within touching distance of next year's World Cup.

Sussan Ley rejects claims Liberals are losing young voters after net-zero shift; Tasmania lower house backs $1.13b Macquarie Point stadium plan; And in Soccer, Deni Juric ruled out as Socceroos prepare for Venezuela clash.

The Liberal Party has scrapped the net zero by 2050 emissions reduction target, The United States government shutdown comes to an end, The 2028 Olympic competition schedule released, with athletics taking the spotlight.

Victoria formalises Australia's first Aboriginal treaty into law, At least 37 people killed after a bus plunged into ravine in southern Peru, Sinner powers past Zverev to reach the ATP Finals semis.

US politicians release 23,000 pages from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including files referencing Trump; The Liberals set to unveil net zero stance after marathon party room debate; And in cricket, England defends its unconventional Ashes prep despite criticism.

The Liberals meeting in Canberra this afternoon to thrash out their net zero position; Victoria to introduce adult time for violent crime' laws; Sam Kerr makes her first club start for Chelsea in almost two years.

ASIO accuses Chinese hackers of seeking to infiltrate Australia's critical infrastructure, Dozens of Indigenous protesters force their way into the COP-30 climate summit, Alex de Minaur suffers a loss, but his ATP Finals dreams are not over yet.