Radio National Breakfast
Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, known for its agenda-setting news coverage and breaking news. It features the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on the ABC website.
Episodes
Breakfast Wrap: How Belfast migrants have weathered a violent week
We speak to a Belfast local and migrant about how his family has weathered violent anti-immigration protests in the city."With that smoke coming in and the explosions of my neighbour's house and cars being set alight, my kids came to me and said, Daddy, are we okay here?"Listen to the powerful account from Anselme Shima .Then, two British ministers quit Keir Starmer's government
Friday Political Panel: One Nation surge has some Liberals talking seat preference deals
The Radio National Breakfast Friday political panel breaks down the week.
Tim Ayres: UK defence secretary resignation will have 'no effect' on AUKUS
British Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, saying the government's failure to spend enough money in the sector had left him with no other option.
Kate Chaney criticises government's proposed gambling advertising changes
The Independent MP is concerned the advertising crackdown could expose WA kids to gambling ads at an earlier time to children in the eastern states.
Melbourne leads global call for action against data centres
For months, Melbourne's Mayor has been trying to bring attention to the environmental impacts of data centres.
Migrant communities in Belfast call for peace after protests
Nights of violent protests in Belfast have left migrant communities in Northern Ireland shaken and fearful.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
The first 48-nation FIFA World Cup has burst to life, with host nation Mexico defeating South Africa. But what are the politics dominating the tournament?
Dan Jarvis named new UK Defence Secretary
Defence Minister Richard Marles's visit to the UK has been thrown into chaos, after his British counterpart John Healey resigned hours before they were due to hold an AUKUS event together.
Trump calls off all scheduled strikes against Iran
So, where does this leave peace negotiations?
Former UK MP says resignations 'on principle' rare in British politics
The UK's defence secretary John Healey resigned over the amount of UK spending on defence.
Breakfast Wrap: How is the Coalition handling Pauline Hanson?
One Nation has had a lucrative day fundraising in Perth, off the back of bumper polls suggesting it is the nation's most popular political party. So, how is the Coalition handling One Nation, amid internal suggestions the two parties cooperate ahead of the next election?Then, Foreign Minister Penny Wong discusses the situation in the Middle East amid continued strikes between Ira
Changing Australia: Nina Las Vegas and reshaping Australia's music scene
Nina Agzarian, otherwise known as Nina Las Vegas, is an internationally recognised DJ and music producer.
Disability Discrimination Commissioner calls for greater scrutiny on NDIS changes
Today is the third day of Senate hearings into the federal government's changes and cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Paterson: conversations about One Nation preferences 'premature'
The minor party is now leading both Labor and the Coalition in opinion polls.
ACT scraps stamp duty for first home buyers
It's being touted as landmark housing reform in the ACT.
What does Australia's data centre boom mean for our water supplies?
The developments are resource intensive - with some large centres requiring tens of millions of litres of water a day.
'I thought this was behind us,' an architect of Good Friday Agreement on Belfast protests
Authorities in Northern Ireland are calling for calm, following anti-immigration protests in the wake of a stabbing attack in Belfast.
Artemis III mission announced
NASA is on a mission to return humans to the surface of the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Ceasefire teeters as conflict heats up in Middle East
The US military says it has fired on a tanker trying to transport oil from Iran in violation of its blockage on Iranian ports
Wong: Australia working with other countries calling for end to middle east conflict
The Middle East conflict continued overnight - in defiance of the ceasefire - with US President Donald Trump warning that more strikes are to come.
Breakfast Wrap: Social media ban six months on
It's been six months since Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s took effect - so how effective has the policy been?Then, one of the world's biggest and most valuable artificial intelligence companies - Anthropic - this month made an extraordinary appeal to rivals to pause work on the technology.And we cross to Belfast as violent anti-immigration protests engul
Changing Australia: Joseph Friedman and connecting inmates with About Time
Inspired by a newspaper in the UK, 'About Time' launched locally in Australia in 2024, written largely by current and former inmates around the country.
Australian doctor describes 'heartbreaking' work after returning from Gaza
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Herwig Drobetz has spent the past six weeks at the Rafah Field Hospital — working for the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Sarah Hanson Young calls for greater regulation of social media companies
It's six months since the federal government's social media ban kicked in for Australians aged younger than 16.
Six months on, is Australia's social media ban a success?
Millions of underage accounts have been deleted under the new restrictions, but many teens continue to access restricted content.
Public health expert rejects calls to cut tobacco excise
Public health leaders say the tobacco industry is using the illicit tobacco crisis to call for tax cuts on their products.
How well prepared is Australia for AI?
This AI expert says AI is changing at a pace faster than a single piece of legislation can keep up with.
Protests in Belfast turn violent after knife attack
Cars have been set alight, after a Sudanese man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in an alleged "brutal" knife attack.
UN report finds Israeli authorities have enabled settler attacks in West Bank
The report comes as Israel says it's investigating a fatal shooting of a seven-month old Palestinian baby - when Israeli troops shot at a car in the West Bank last week.
Breakfast Wrap: ABC boss faces questions
ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks faces questions about the resignation of ABC News boss Justin Stevens, the discussion around Grace Tame's new ABC podcast series, and the comments from ABC Radio host Charlie Pickering.Sally Sara also discusses the future of the broadcaster, and any potential concerns from the KPMG scandal. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs wit
Changing Australia: Craig Copeland and restoring wetlands and waterways
Craig Copeland founded OzFish - an army of recreational fishers to help repair and build fish habitats around the country.
Matt Thistlethwaite calls for permanent ceasefire in middle east
Iran and Israel have announced a pause in their military operations.
ABC MD says Justin Stevens unaware of successor plans
A fortnight ago, ABC News boss Justin Stevens announced his resignation after 19 years with the organisation.
Why is China's Xi in North Korea?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in North Korea after almost seven years to restrengthen ties with regime leader Kim Jong Un. So what does this have to do with Moscow, and is North Korea's nuclear progress up for discussion?
McIntosh says she's 'not against' a longer NDIS inquiry
The Senate committee hearings into the government's overhaul of the NDIS begin later today.
NDIS legislation put under microscope, but for limited time only
Three days have been set aside for the hearings, with the committee expected to report back next week.
Former UK foreign minister says Hegseth's comments 'insulting'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary event to criticise several nation's migration policies.
Iran ceasefire wavers as hostilities boil over
Israel and Iran appear to have backed away from further strikes overnight, but warn they are ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked.
British American Tobacco defends industry despite health harms
Nicotine consumption is on the rise - up some 40% from 2017 to 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Breakfast Wrap: Remembering Richard Scolyer
He was a renowned pathologist and a pioneer in melanoma research. But through his brain cancer diagnosis, Professor Richard Scolyer took Australians on a journey of hope and tenacity.The former Australian of the Year has died at the age of 59.We hear from one of his old footy mates, ex-Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman and the Governor General Sam Mostyn. And another of today's King
Fran Kelly recognised with AO
Fran Kelly has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to broadcast journalism and social justice.
Changing Australia: Barbara Woodhouse and performing life-changing facial surgery
From the time Barbara Woodhouse was a student and saw a video of surgical procedure which involves separating the jaw, she knew that's what she wanted to do.
Massive turnout expected for Neale Daniher's Big Freeze at the 'G
Almost 100,000 people will flock to the MCG for the annual Big Freeze event, in part to pay tribute to the late former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher.
Pat Turner recognised with AO
Pat Turner has dedicated her life to advancing the wellbeing and self-determination of First Nations peoples and communities — most notably in helping negotiate the national agreement on Closing the Gap.
Government signs ammunition contract with Rheinmetall
The federal government has signed a $72 million contract with a German defence manufacturer to make Australian-made ammunition.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn pays tribute to the late Richard Scolyer
He was a renowned pathologist who was a pioneer in melanoma research. But through his brain cancer diagnosis, Professor Richard Scolyer took Australians on a journey of hope and tenacity.
Iranian missiles launched at Israel for first time since ceasefire
Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking Tehran's first attack on Israel since the fragile ceasefire was announced in early April.
Will Hodgman appointed Companion of the Order of Australia
The King's Birthday is being celebrated in most parts of the country today, with almost 950 Australians recognised in this year's Honours list.
Is this the most political World Cup ever?
Just days out from the men's FIFA World Cup, and politics again threatens to overshadow the competition.
US CDC warns Ebola outbreak could become largest on record
New modelling suggests the current ebola outbreak -- in central Africa -- could exceed 20,000 cases over the next three months.
Breakfast Wrap Special: Scandal at KPMG
What do you know about the scandal engulfing one of Australia's biggest consulting firms? We hear from a former insider and ex-whistleblower, the politician who brought this story to light, and the federal government about how its responding, after a whistleblower alleged that auditors at the firm misused confidential client documents.Its an explosive story we've been covering in
The Friday Political Panel
Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.
Coalition says budget reform complicates tax system
It's unclear if the Greens and the Coalition will team up to delay the passage of the government's NDIS and tax reform bills.
Daniel Mulino defends time taken to debate budget reforms
Now the hard work begins to get it through the Senate.
Sherpa survives Everest after days lost on mountain
A Nepali Sherpa has survived a descent on Mount Everest after being reported missing for a week. He had been gone for so long his family had started carrying out his funeral rites.
What lessons can be learnt beyond the Enhanced Games?
With only one world record beaten, the Enhanced Games didn't exactly deliver on its revolutionary promise.
US House passes measure to halt Iran war
The House passed a Democrat-led war powers resolution - aimed at halting further military action against Iran - unless it's authorised by Congress.
Increasing housing supply 'central feature' of SA budget, Malinauskas says
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has delivered what he's called a surprise-free budget.
ANZSGM President unconvinced aged care assessment algorithm creating fairer outcomes
The federal government's new algorithm-assisted tool has faced scrutiny this week.
Calls for safeguards following QLD child safety review
A major inquiry has called for a sweeping overhaul of the child safety sector in Queensland.
The Finke Desert Race celebrates its 50th year
This year, Finke is paying tribute to its early champions - who started the very first race with a shotgun blast 50 years ago.
What evidence do we have that modern slavery features in Australian supply chains?
The Federal Government defends its anti-slavery record as US President Donald Trump announces new tariffs.
Breakfast Wrap: Scrutiny of aged care funding algorithm
It's been revealed this week an algorithm - used to determine how much government funding older Australians should get to help them live at home - has caused dozens of mistakes.We put questions to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors.Then, as the US flags new tariffs on Australia and Canberra continues to sell its revised second-hand sub deal with Washington, you'll hear from A
Changing Australia: Yolandi Vermaak and saving wombats for the future
It was love at first sight when South African Yolandi Vermaak first laid eyes on a wombat back in 2013.
Joe Hockey says US tariffs on Australia will 'for sure' go up
The United States has proposed higher tariffs on Australia and dozens of other economies.
Aged care minister defends tool used to assess funding for at-home care
An algorithm - used to determine how much funding older Australians should get to help them live at home - has caused dozens of mistakes.
Iran hits Kuwait as Trump dishes on Netanyahu call
Iran has struck the Kuwait international airport in its first strikes across the Gulf in recent weeks. It comes as we learn details of President Donald Trump's heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
New Solomon Islands PM wastes little time in reset with Australia
Little more than three weeks since being voted as the Pacific island nation's newest leader, Matthew Wale touched down in Canberra to red carpet treatment.
Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre
Protests have erupted in central Kenya in response to a US plan to establish a quarantine facility at a military base.
What could weaker than expected GDP growth mean for interest rates?
New GDP figures have underlined Australia's economic slowdown.
Takeover Ballarat celebrates the stories of young people
35 young people were selected as winners of Takeover Ballarat - the ABCs youth leadership and storytelling program.
Protests erupt in UK over police response to Henry Nowak murder
Bodycam footage - released by the police - shows Henry being handcuffed while telling police "I can't breathe."
Former KPMG whistle blower on current scandal
A KPMG whistleblower alleged that confidential client information was improperly accessed and shared among partners.
Breakfast Wrap: Florida sues OpenAI
Florida has become the first US state to sue emerging tech giant OpenAI over the design and safety of its chatbot, ChatGPT.The legal action comes as Florida pursues a criminal investigation into whether ChatGPT played a part in a mass shooting at Florida State University last year, which left two people dead.Then Ukrainians are preparing for another night of bombardment followin
Why the government is backing NdPr mining
A Northern Territory rare earths mine at the centre of a critical minerals deal - with the US - has been given the green light.
Changing Australia: Bronwyn King and fighting for clean air and a tobacco free world
Dr Bronwyn King founded a group dedicated to seeing billions of dollars worth of tobacco stocks divested from super and other financial institutions.
Dai Le says One Nation's win in Farrer a 'protest' vote
The first elected One Nation MP was sworn into parliament yesterday - as polls show a historic surge in One Nation support.
Katy Gallagher says budget not the only factor in housing market
The government is continuing to negotiate the passage of tax reforms, after the Coalition yesterday confirmed it won't support the measures.
Annual wage review leaves unions happy, businesses disappointed
From next month, the nation's lowest paid workers will get a pay rise, in the wake of the Fair Work Commission's decision yesterday.
Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over safety concerns
Florida has become the first US state to sue emerging tech giant Open-AI over the design and safety of its chatbot, Chat GPT.
