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Fighting has erupted along the border of Thailand and Cambodia as old tensions over territorial disputes boil over into a rare but deadly conflict. Thousands have evacuated on both sides as foreign leaders call for peace between the neighbours.

Community groups say swim programs designed to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are gaining popularity. Winter is the ideal time to improve swimming skills and water safety awareness, ahead of the warmer weather. Swim teachers aiming to bring down the drowning death toll during Australia’s Summer months.

The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.

The Australian share market has closed 0.3% down following a soft session. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, the CEO of Deep Data Analytics, who says overseas trade developments are having an impact on investor behaviour. Plus, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warns it could take longer to tame underlying inflation in her annual address to the Anika Foundation.

The International Court of Justice has delivered a historic ruling on international climate obligations, opening the door for possible reparations. After a lengthy campaign led by law students in Pacific Island nations, the world's top court has declared individual states have a legal duty to tackle climate change.

Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, with Ukraine demanding a full ceasefire as a basis for further diplomacy. While both sides signal limited cooperation, key issues such as a potential leaders’ summit and the fate of civilians remain unresolved.

Australian and Japanese shares have closed in the green following Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade deal with Japan. The ASX-200 led by the materials and financial sectors. Stephanie Youssef spoke with the founding manager of Activam Group, Robert Talevski. Plus, the Australian Federal Police and Australian Banking Association have joined forces to warn Australians to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals. They say many people are knowingly, or unknowingly, becoming “money mules” for criminals, who use their bank accounts to make their funds appear legitimate. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with ABA CEO Anna Bligh.

A new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reforms are badly needed to address this.

A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2025. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.

The government is working to improve the childcare system in Australia, following serious allegations of abuse out of Melbourne. The bill would allow the government to cut off funding for centres who don't meet safety and quality standards. But some say it isn't enough.

Stars of the music world and beyond are mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon. Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman a dear friend, a huge trailblazer and one of the funniest people he ever met.

Health officials in Gaza say 15 people have died of starvation in 24 hours. The United Nations World Food Program says the hunger crisis has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation. Meanwhile, protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding an end to Israeli aid restrictions on Gaza, condemning what they have called Israel's policy of starvation.

Sean Szeps is a prominent figure in the online parenting space, yet you won't see his family in his posts. In a time, where social platforms are increasingly dominating the media landscape, Sean discusses how he makes a living online while protecting the privacy of his children.

Police have made one arrest and briefly detained 17 other protesters after a demonstration over the conflict of the Middle East at federal parliament. While The Greens want Australia to stop supplying weapons parts to Israel and to impose much broader Israeli sanctions, the opposition argues the government should be focusing its criticism on Hamas and not the Israeli government.

The Australian sharemarket has closed flat after opening higher, as strong gains in healthcare and materials were offset by a second straight day sell-off in bank shares, seeing investors moving towards the miners. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Todd Hoare, the chief investment officer at LGT Crestone. Plus, the Reserve Bank has revealed its reasoning behind its decision to keep interest rates on hold at July’s board meeting, saying lowering them wouldn’t have been consistent with its strategy of easing monetary policy in a “cautious” approach. Independent economist Chris Richardson says it means an August rate cut is likely.

Despite Australia's retirement age now being 67, workers aged 51 to 55 are often considered to be older workers during hiring processes. The finding comes in new research from the Australian H-R Institute and the Australian Human Rights Commission. But it isn't news for workers in this age group, as several previous studies already found people in their 50s face age discrimination at work. So why is it so difficult to challenge discrimination against old age in the workforce?

A Bangladeshi military aircraft has crashed into a college and school campus in the capital Dhaka, killing at least 20 people in the country's worst aviation disaster in decades. A day of national mourning has been declared as the cause of the aircraft's mechanical failure remains under investigation.

The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold. Gaza health officials say more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 and food scarcity is tipping into famine. As Israeli military forces press further into central Gaza, and aid routes remain blocked or under fire, the international community is again calling for a ceasefire. But on the ground, hunger is spreading faster than relief.

A midnight raid is launched to capture the French spies. But Kiwi detectives get a shock when the Australian Government sets them an impossible deadline to gather evidence. Richard learns of Australia’s manipulation of nuclear policies in the Pacific and hears of the real physical and emotional fallout of the testing, direct from the Pacific Island community.

Around four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare system, prompting experts to call for greater national investment, including a more holistic approach to care.