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The nation's health ministers will enter the final meeting of the year with their Federal counterpart, armed with figures which show there are currently 3-thousand aged-care patients languishing in public hospitals.

Calls for action as Australia records the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979.

A defiant tone from Australia's early teens as the nation's world-first social media ban comes into force.

As pressure mounts on Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells over her use of taxpayers money to attend sporting events and fly her family across the country - details emerge about other MPs doing the same thing.

Experts warn of a fierce bushfire season ahead as dozens of homes destroyed in New South Wales and Tasmania.

Lucy Cooper, an ABC reporter, highlights the alarming plight of PALM Scheme workers in Australia. Susan Pino and Wayne Levy share their heart-wrenching experiences of low pay and exploitation, with Levy lamenting the struggle to support his family. Dr. Kaya Barry reveals visa cancellations leading to legal limbo for many workers. Paul Matum discusses local efforts in Leighton to provide support for these disengaged workers. The conversation exposes a system in dire need of reform and more protection for vulnerable laborers.

Angela Wapier, a national technology reporter, dives into Meta's controversial decision to delete accounts for under-16s, highlighting teen reactions and the ongoing age-checking challenges. Samantha Dick discusses the Telecommunications Ombudsman's push for more power to address tech complaints, revealing frustrating cases where users were locked out of accounts. Daniel Mercer presents encouraging findings from the Australian Energy Market Commission, suggesting a potential dip in electricity prices thanks to increased reliance on renewables.

Vladimir Putin issues a blunt warning 'he doesn't want war with Europe but if it comes - Russia's ready'. 

The Federal government's releasing its blueprint for the development of the artificial intelligence industry in Australia.

Daniel Westerman, Chief Executive of the Australian Energy Market Operator, shares insights on Australia's energy future. He raises alarms about the unpreparedness of the electricity grid for the 2027 closure of the Araring coal-fired power station. Westerman highlights the importance of synchronous condensers and discusses the dual transition of retiring coal and increasing rooftop solar. He also addresses potential risks of outages while emphasizing collaborative efforts to ensure a smooth transition and the inevitable retirement of ageing coal plants.